Youth Facility Usage Policy

Children Under 8 Years of Age

Children under 8 years of age must be directly supervised by a responsible adult or registered in a staff supervised program while in the building.

Children 8-11 Years of Age

Children 8-11 years of age do not have to be directly supervised by an adult, but it is highly recommended.  Children ages 8-11 must remain in designated youth areas with a responsible adult in the building or registered in a staff supervised program while in the building.

Youth 12-14 Years of Age

Children 12-14 years of age do not have to be directly supervised by an adult, but it is highly recommended. Youth ages 12-14 must remain in designated youth areas and may be in the facility for no more than 3 hours without an adult on site.

Teens 15 Years of Age and Older

Teens 15 years of age and older have access to Y facilities.  Facility usage time is recommended to not exceed 3 hours at a time. 

Gymnasiums

The Y has 3 gymnasiums all of which are youth designated areas unless otherwise scheduled.  No loitering is permitted during scheduled programs.

Natatoriums

The Y has 2 swimming pools, both of which are youth designated areas with the following guidelines:

• Children ages 6 and under must always have a responsible adult in the water within arm’s reach or at Aquatic Staff/ Lifeguard’s discretion.
• Children ages 7-8 must be accompanied by an adult in the water or pass the swim test.  Children ages 8 and under must be directly supervised by a responsible adult who shall remain in the pool area. 
• All other Youth & Teens must be able to demonstrate proficient swim skills to utilize the Huber pool. 

Life vests/PFDs may be required to be worn at the Aquatic Staff/ Lifeguard’s discretion.

Teen Room

The Teen Room is a youth designated area unless otherwise scheduled. No loitering or access is permitted during structured program times.

Youth Room

The Youth Room is a youth designated area for children ages 11 and under.  Adult supervision is required at all times in the youth room.  No access is permitted during structured program times.

YMCA Lobby

The Lobby is a youth designated area.   Time limits and access may vary based on building activity.  YMCA Staff will use discretion to manage space appropriately.  Sitting on floors in any common area is not permitted.

Fitness Center/Weight Room

No loitering is permitted in this area. 

• Children ages 9 and under are not permitted in the fitness center.
• Children ages 10-11 are permitted to utilize the fitness center upon successful completion of two staff lead orientations and must be directly supervised by a responsible adult.
• Youth ages 12-14 upon successful completion of two staff lead orientations are permitted to utilize the fitness center and the Cybex sectorized strength equipment.  Excludes access to the Free Weight Room.
• Teens ages 15 and older are permitted to utilize the fitness center and weight room. Staff lead orientation is highly recommended and may be required upon staff observation.

Family Fitness Area (Downstairs Lobby Area)

Children ages 8-11 may access this area with direct supervision of a responsible adult.

Indoor Cycling

Youth 12 and older may access this area. No loitering is permitted in this area. No access is permitted to this area during structured programs and classes.

Racquetball Courts

Courts are available through reservation only.  Youth 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Eyewear is required for any youth or teen and his highly recommended for all. 

Squash Courts

Courts are available through reservation only.  Youth 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.