Child/Youth Age Requirements
| Age | General Facility | Wellness Center | Aquatic Areas* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 and Under | Must be actively supervised at all times by a responsible adult (18+) | Not permitted on the fitness floor. | Must be accompanied by a responsible adult (18+) in the water within arm's reach. |
| 6-8 | Must be actively supervised at all times by a responsible adult (18+) | Not permitted on the fitness floor. | Must be actively supervised at ALL TIMES by a responsible adult (18+) in the pool area. |
| 9 | Must be actively supervised at all times by a responsible adult (18+) |
Cardio equipment only if:
No strength equipment usage allowed. |
Must be actively supervised at ALL TIMES by a responsible adult (18+) in the pool area. |
| 10-11 | Permitted to be at at the Y as long as a responsible adult (18+) remains on the premises. |
Cardio equipment only if:
No strength equipment usage allowed. |
Permitted to be at at the Y as long as a responsible adult (18+) remains on the premises. |
| 12-15 | Permitted to be at the Y for up to 3 hours without adult supervision. |
No Iron Teens - Can only use cardio and strength equipment with active adult supervision. Iron Teens - Can use cardio and strength equipment alone. |
Permitted in the pool area without adult supervision. |
*Any child requiring a life jacket/floatation device must have a responsible adult (18+) in the water and within arm's reach regardless of age.
Child/Youth Age Requirements
Ages 5 and younger
General Facility: Children ages 5 and younger must be actively supervised at all times by a parent/guardian or responsible adult (18 or older).¹
Wellness Center: Children ages 5 and younger are not permitted.
Aquatic Areas: Children ages 5 and younger must be accompanied by an adult/guardian (age 18 or older) in the water and remain within arms reach.
Ages 6-8
General Facility: Children ages 6-8 must be actively supervised at all times by a parent/guardian or responsible adult (18 or older).¹
Wellness Center: Children ages 6-8 are not permitted.
Aquatic Areas: Children ages 6-8 must have an adult actively supervising them in the pool area.
Age 9
General Facility: Children age 9 must be actively supervised at all times by a parent/guardian or responsible adult (18 or older).¹
Wellness Center: Children age 9 may utilize cardio equipment in the Wellness Center with active adult supervision only if they have completed the Youth Conditioning class.
Aquatic Areas: Children age 9 must have an adult actively supervising them in the pool area.
Ages 10-11
General Facility: Children ages 10-11 are permitted to be at the Y as long as a parent/guardian or responsible adult (18 or older) remains on the premises.
Wellness Center: Youth ages 10–11 may utilize cardio equipment in the Wellness Center with active adult supervision, only IF they have completed the Youth Conditioning class.
Aquatic Areas: Children ages 10-11 are permitted to be in the pool area as long as a parent/guardian remains on the premises.
Ages 12-15
General Facility: Youth ages 12-15 are permitted to be at the Y for up to three hours without adult supervision.
Wellness Center: Youth ages 12–15 may use both cardio and strength equipment in the Wellness Center with active adult supervision. Youth ages 12–15 may use both cardio and strength equipment in the Wellness Center without adult supervision only if they have completed Iron Teens class.
Aquatic Areas: Youth ages 12–15 are permitted to be in the pool area for up to three hours without adult supervision.
¹ Unless participating in a staff-supervised program.
When children are participating in a program, a parent/guardian or responsible adult (18 or older) must remain on the premises unless otherwise noted.