Age Guidelines

Ages 13+ may join as individuals. However, youth 13–17 must have a parent or legal guardian sign the membership agreement and waiver and be listed on the account.

Ages 16+ may be considered the supervising guardian for siblings aged 12 and younger when using YMCA facilities, provided responsible and appropriate behavior is exercised at all times.
Guests under 18 must have a parent/legal guardian or adult 18+ sign a guest waiver upon their initial visit to the Y. Among other things, the waiver will specifically set forth these age guidelines. Waivers are good for one year.
Ages 13+ may use YMCA facilities with limited adult supervision unless posted otherwise.
Children ages 10–12 may use aquatics centers, locker rooms and drop-in care services, provided their parent/guardian is on the premises.

Ages 16+ may use all fitness equipment without supervision and may participate in REGYMEN workouts.
Ages 16+ may use steam rooms and saunas.**
Ages 14+ may use hot tubs.**
Ages 13+ may use all equipment, including free weights, without parent/guardian supervision and participate in all group exercise classes andpersonal training sessions.*
Ages 10–12 may use free weight equipment with parent/guardian supervision (side-by-side or using equipment within arm’s reach).*
Ages 8–12 may participate in personal training sessions, use cardio equipment and wellness circuits with parent/guardian supervision (side-by-side or using equipment within arm’s reach).*

*We strongly encourage meeting with a fitness staff member before starting a weight training program.

**We strongly encourage parent/guardian supervision under age 18 for medical and safety reasons.

Ages 13+ may participate in all group exercise classes without supervision.
Ages 8–12 may participate in Level I and multi-level group exercise classes with a parent or supervising guardian.
Children ages 12 and younger may not participate in Level II group exercise classes that utilize weights or in group cycling classes. The minimum height to properly fit the cycling bikes is five feet.

Ages 13+ may use the swimming pools and therapy pools except where further restricted by local Health Department codes.
Ages 14+ may use hot tubs except where further restricted by local Health Department codes.**
Ages 10–12 who complete the swim test requirements may use the swimming pools if their parent/guardian is physically on the YMCA premises.
Ages 0–9 may use the swimming pools if they are under the direct supervision of a parent or supervising guardian. Non-swimmers ages 12 and under must be within arm’s reach of the parent or supervising guardian.

** We strongly encourage parent/guardian supervision under age 18 for medical and safety reasons.

When a youth locker room is available, it is reserved exclusively for under 18 use. Adults 18+ may not use the youth locker rooms.
Ages 13+ may use locker rooms without supervision.
Ages 10–12 may use locker rooms without a parent/guardian, provided the parent/guardian is on the premises.
Ages 4–9 may only use locker rooms under a parent's or supervising adult's direct supervision.
Parents with children ages 12 and younger are encouraged to use family locker rooms where available. These changing rooms are also available to those who require special assistance or parents assisting an opposite-gender child.

Ages 5–12 may use Interactive Zones and youth fitness areas for up to three hours per day and must be signed in and out by a parent or authorized pickup adult.
Ages 6 weeks–7 years may use Stay & Play for up to two hours per day and must be signed in and out by a parent or authorized pickup adult.