Youth Policy

*Updated December 7, 2023

SwedishAmerican Riverfront, Northeast Family YMCA and Puri Family YMCA:

• Youth ages 0-9 may come to the Y, but must be under parent or guardian supervision at all times, unless checked into childcare or a supervised program. It is NOT permissible to have a child age 0-9 sit/observe or be in a child carrier while a parent works out or attends a class. 
• Youth ages 10-12 may come to the Y, but a parent or guardian must remain in the facility.
• Youth ages 10-12 may use cardio equipment under parent supervision after completion of a youth orientation. 
• Youth under 13 may only be supervised by an adult 21 and over in facilities, unless the parent is younger than 21. 
• Youth age 13 and over are allowed to be in the facility without an adult, provided they are YMCA members.
• Youth ages 13-15 may use cardio equipment and weight machines after a youth orientation. Free weights are not allowed.
• Youth ages 16 and over have access to all equipment.

Swimming Age Considerations:

• Swimmers ages 10-12 must have a parent or guardian in the building with them, but not necessarily in the pool area.
• Swimmers ages 9 and under, who cannot pass the swim test, must have a parent or guardian in the water with them. In this case, the parent would need his/her own reservation.
• Swimmers ages 9 and under, who can pass the swim test, must have their parent/guardian on the pool deck.