WOODSON YMCA
Age Requirements for Minors
BEHAVIOR POLICY
Membership at the Woodson YMCA is a privilege. All members are required to follow the four Core Values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility while at our Y.
The Youth Code of Conduct agreement must be signed every year.
Behavior outside of our Core Values will not be tolerated and may result in suspension or loss of access to the Y.
GUARDIANS ARE:
A parent or legal guardian of the child.
WOODSON YMCA
Minors in the Woodson YMCA
Ages 10+ Members welcome
Ages 12+ Non-members welcome
Children younger than the specified ages must be accompanied by a guardian in the Y.
DAY PASS USAGE
Ages 0-12 Must be with a guardian
Ages 12+ All are welcome
WELLNESS CENTER
Cardio & Weight Machines
Ages 12-15 Must be with a guardian or have completed a
Wellness Center Orientation.
Ages 15+ All are welcome
Active Whirlers & WYNS team welcome.
Wellness Center Orientation
- Required for children ages 12 -15 accompanied by their guardian.
- The orientation lasts 30-45 minutes.
- Register at the Member Services Desk.
Free Weights & Strength
Ages 12-15 Must be with a guardian
Ages 14-15 School certificate required if without a guardian
Ages 16+ All are welcome
Active Whirlers & WYNS team welcome.
Group Exercise Classes
Ages 12-15 Must be with a guardian
Ages 16+ All are welcome
WALKING TRACK
Ages 7-9 Must be with a guardian and have completed a Walking Track Orientation
Ages 10+ Walking Track Orientation is required to walk on the track unsupervised
Ages 12+ All are welcome
Active Whirlers & WYNS team welcome.
Walking Track Orientation
- Required for children ages 7-12 accompanied by their guardian.
- The orientation lasts 15 minutes.
- Register at the Member Services Desk.
South & Aspirus Pool
Open Swim Pre-Swim Shower Required
Open Hours: WoodsonYMCA.com/pools
Ages 0-6 Guardian must be in pool within arms reach of child.
Ages 7-8 Guardian must be in pool and actively supervising.
Ages 9-11 Guardian must be in pool area actively supervising. Deep water swim test required by lifeguard.
Ages 12+ Child can be alone in pool and pool area. Deep water swim test required by lifeguard.
Ask the lifeguard on duty for a swim test.
All life jackets must be Coast Guard approved.
No breath holding or extended underwater swimming is allowed.
North & Aspirus Pool
Lap Swim Pre-Swim Shower Required
Open Hours: WoodsonYMCA.com/pools
Lap Swim is open to those who can proficiently swim the length of the pool.
Swimmers age 17 and under must be able to swim 25 yards without a flotation device and must be cleared by the lifeguard on duty.
North Pool is not for open/family swim.
Spa Amenities & Locker Rooms
Whirlpool, Steam Room, Sauna, as well as
Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms
Ages 16+ Ages 15 and under are not allowed.
GYMS
Ages 10+ Members welcome
Ages 12+ Non-Members welcome
Children younger than the specified ages are welcome in the gym with a guardian.
MASSAGE THERAPY
Ages 18+ Ages 17 and under are not allowed.
MINI-CARE
Ages 6 Months - 6 Years
- Included with a Family Membership.
- Reserve your day and time at the Member Services Desk.
- Guardian must remain in the Y while child is in Mini-Care
- Two hour maximum per day
- No food or drinks in Mini-Care
TODDLER PLAY AREA
Age 3 and Under - Only
- Toddler Play Area is for Members only.
- Children must be supervised by a guardian at all times.
- No food or drinks in this area.
- This area may be reserved at the Member Services Desk.
- Socks are required.
YOUTH LOBBY
Under Age 7 Child must be with a guardian in the Youth Lobby.
Ages 7-9 Guardian MUST remain in the YMCA.
Ages 10+ Members may come and go during staffed/open hours.
Staffed Hours: Youth must be signed-in by a guardian and must remain in the Youth Lobby until guardian returns to sign-out child.
Open Hours: Parents of 7-9 year olds can leave their child unsupervised in the Youth Lobby. Child must stay in the Youth Lobby.
SAFETY CLASSES
Lifeguard Training
Ages 15+ Free Training for perspective employees of the Y!
CPR/AED Certification
Ages 15+ Learn how to respond in an emergency.