Member-Y-Guide
WELCOME TO THE SUMMIT AREA YMCA
We’re so happy you have joined our vibrant community and we thank you for choosing us to be a part of your journey.
At the Y, we work together each day to make a meaningful difference in the lives of everyone who walks through our doors. The Summit Area YMCA (SAY) is much more than a “gym and swim” facility. As a cause-driven organization, we welcome people of all ages and abilities, and our promise is to strengthen community and foster wellness in spirit, mind, and body.
While in our Ys, you're our number one priority and we’re here to support in any way we can. We put together a guide for you to ensure the start of your Y experience is a great one! If you're a new member, or would like to freshen up on what the Y has to offer, view our New Member Y Guide below to view everything you need to know to get started on your journey to you a better you!
THE Y AT A GLANCE
HOURS OF OPERATION
MONDAY - FRIDAY
5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
SATURDAY
6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
SUNDAY
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
SCHEDULES & RESERVATIONS
PARTICIPATION WAIVER
All members and guests must sign an updated Summit Area YMCA participation waiver online before participating in any Y activities. A parent/guardian must complete the waiver for any minor. The waiver only has to be completed once.
REAL-TIME BRANCH CAPACITY
Members are required to check-in to maintain an accurate capacity. The numbers show the percentage of members checked in to our facilities. As the number moves towards 100% it means there are more members in our Y relative to the total capacity.
Branch capacity is also available via on the SAY Mobile App.
NEW MEMBER Y GUIDE
Everything you need to know before you go! Learn about the Y, our SAY mobile app, our in-person and online fitness offerings, essential tools that will help you along your journey, and everything in between to get you started at the Y.
YOUR FIRST VISIT
If you haven't already done so, please visit the Y and request your membership barcode ID. Then, add the barcode ID to your SAY Mobile App to scan at check-in when you visit. As a member of the SAY, you have access to all that the Berkeley Heights YMCA & Summit YMCA both have to offer!
If you have a family membership, you can add multiple barcodes to your the app, for convenience when you check in!
Our Locations
SAY MOBILE APP
Use your phone to scan into the Y for easy check-in, view group exercise classes, open gym and lap swim schedules, reserve your spot in classes, register for programs, engage in fitness challenges for prizes, track your workouts, earn member rewards, receive important facility notifications and more — all with the click of a button!
DOWNLOAD THE APP
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Interested in quiet time at the gym? Check the capacity meter before your visit! Also available on the SAY Mobile App. All visitors must check-in for all Y activities (indoor & outdoor) so that we can record and maintain accurate capacity and attendance records. The numbers show the percentage of members checked in to our facilities. As the number moves towards 100% it means there are more members in our Y relative to the total capacity.
BRANCH CAPACITY
General Information
With guidance from local and state authorities, we have incorporated numerous safety measures and cleaning protocols to keep our members, children, visitors & staff safe and healthy while in our Ys. Our Welcome page addresses and answers most of our members’ questions about our Y.
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FITNESS CLASSES
Our Y is proud to offer an extensive variety of indoor and outdoor fitness classes, small group training, lap swim and open gym sessions for you to choose from each week. Reservations are required for most classes. View schedules and make reservations online or via the SAY Mobile App.
For information about group exercise policies, class reservation rules and our cancellation policy, please refer to our Group Exercise Class Guidelines.
SCHEDULES CLASS GUIDELINES
VIRTUAL FITNESS STUDIO
When you are unable to join us in-person, you don't have to miss your workout! Our virtual fitness studio includes a growing library of on-demand workout videos that you can search through by category, instructor, intensity, target area and more for you to enjoy your workout, your way. Whenever and wherever you need it!
MEASURE YOUR PROGRESS
In under one minute, the InBody scale (located in both of our Fitness Centers) provides you with a complete body composition analysis that measures your body's muscle, weight, fat percentage, hydration levels and more. This free, in-depth tool helps manage your body’s changes and progress over time.
WATCH VIDEO
Make a difference
Volunteer in the community. Donate to help a neighbor in need. Now more than ever, we need you! As a volunteer-led, nonprofit organization, our operations run on the help of our dedicated staff, loyal volunteers, and the funds receive from magnificent donors like you. Every donation or gift of time, big or small, provides families, children, students, adults, and seniors with opportunities to participate in programs that promote our mission in strengthening others in mind, body and spirit.
Stay in the know and bookmark our news page to learn more about what’s happening now and coming soon to our Y.
QUESTIONS?
If you have specific questions or feedback to share regarding available programs, your membership, registration, participation policies or more, please use the form below to contact us by email. We will get back to you as soon as possible!
Looking for more? We’ll update this page frequently as new information becomes available. Our latest news, membership and program announcements can be found at thesay.org/news. For specific questions please contact us directly.