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YMCA Facility Age Requirements

YMCA FACILITY AGE REQUIREMENTS

• 10-11 year old family members: have access to do cardio if they are working out with a parent or guardian – must have a cardio demo. Parent/guardian must remain in fitness center with child at all times

• 11 year olds: in 7th grade initiative have access to cardio after demos are complete without a parent present

• 12 and under*: Child must be participating in a YMCA program or directly supervised by a parent or guardian that is 18 years of age or older.

• 12 years olds in 7th grade initiative have access to cardio after demos are complete and have access to free weight

• 13 and older*: Member is issued a scan card and may be on the YMCA premises without a parent or guardian.

Gymnasium Age Requirements

• 12 and under: Child must be participating in a YMCA program or directly supervised by a parent or guardian that is 18 years of age or older.

• 13 and older may use YMCA premises without parent or guardian.

Wellness Center and Weight Room Age requirements

• 12 year olds in 7th Grade Initiative program are required to complete their fitness demos in order to gain full access to the Wellness Center and Weight Room. 

• 13 and older may use all equipment without a parent or guardian. Demos on the equipment are highly recommended.

Group Exercise Class Age Requirements

• 13 to 15 year olds may participate in group exercise classes excluding Primal Fitness, TRX, MX4 and “Hot” classes.

• 16 and older may participate in all group exercise classes.

Indoor Pool Age Requirements

Family Swim Age Requirements: 

• 6 year olds and under must have a parent or responsible adult in the water within arm’s reach at all times

• 7 to 12 year olds must have a parent on deck or in the pool with them. The parent is NOT ALLOWED to leave the pool deck or building for any reason.

• 14 year olds and under must pass the swim test or wear an approved life jacket.

• Children between the ages of 10 to 18 cannot be responsible for siblings.

• Lap Swim Age Requirements: 12 and up

Water Exercise Class Age Requirements: 
• Indoor pools are open to individuals 16 and up

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SUMMIT AREA YMCA

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In 1886, we were founded as the Young Men’s Christian Association, but today, we are The Y; an association that values, and is made stronger by, its diverse people. We stand for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility — For a better us. We are committed to creating equal opportunity for all regardless of gender, age, disability, income, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religious affiliation. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive culture in which our four core values — responsibility, honesty, caring and respect — are integral to everyday operations.

Each year, as one of the area’s leading 501(c)3 charitable organizations, the Summit Area YMCA serves more than 15,000 individuals with our free and fee-based programs and services in an area spanning the New Jersey communities of Berkeley Heights, Gillette, Millburn, New Providence, Short Hills, Springfield, Stirling and Summit. Our history is rooted in working side-by-side with our neighbors to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. Through the generosity of our members, donors, and partners, we are able to offer financial assistance for our programs and services to those in need.

Please note that the section of Maple Street closest to the Summit YMCA will be closed from approximately 7 AM to 11 AM on Sunday, May 5, for our Mother’s Day 5K. Please use Cedar Street to access the public lot that is next to our building.