Overview of age guidelines

All ages are welcome at the Y. To ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience at the Y, there are guidelines for activities kids and teens can participate in - with or without parents or guardians.

1-8 Years of Age
  • Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times while at the YMCA, including youth enrolled in sports or aquatic programming
  • Must be accompanied by an adult in the water, unless they are able to pass an appropriate swim test—if they pass the swim test, a parent doesn’t need to be in the water, but needs to remain in the pool area
  • Kids age 6 and under are not allowed in the Wellness Center at any time
  • Child watch services are available for kids aged 1 - 8
9 - 11 Years of Age
  • Must be supervised by a parent or guardian (18 and up) that is in the building, but does not have to remain in the same area except in the water where a parent must accompany, and in the water, unless they are able to pass an appropriate swim test
  • Youth between the ages of 9 and 11 that are enrolled in sports or aquatic programming it is recommended that a parent or guardian (age 18 or older) remain onsite
  • Youth must be active Y members and complete a youth wellness center orientation to use the wellness center with a guardian
12 - 15 Years of Age
  • May attend the YMCA without parent / guardian supervision
  • May utilize the Wellness Center AFTER successfully completing a Youth Fitness Center orientation—sign up at the Welcome Desk
    • This is for Members ONLY, guests are not permitted to use the Wellness Center under the age of 16
  • Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to attend a Group Exercise class
16+ Years of Age
  • Full use of facility