To ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience, we have established the following age guidelines for facility use and participation in programs and activities.

Supervising Adults are defined as caregivers, parents/guardians, or family members ages 18 and up. If the Supervising Adult is not an active McGaw YMCA member, they must check in at the Welcome Desk as a guest. 

Ages 10 and Younger

Supervising Adult is responsible for child and must accompany them at all times unless signed into a Y program such as Kids Club. Children are not allowed to sit in the Fitness Center while their Supervising Adult exercises.

Ages 11-13

Supervising Adult must be on Y property and accessible to child unless signed into a Y program such as a Youth Sports class. Youth members who are between the ages of 11-13 years old and who have completed a Youth Orientation may use the cardio equipment and strength machines in the Fitness Center with a Supervising Adult present. To use the free weights, youth must be at least 14 years of age.

Ages 14 and Older

Open access to the Y and designated areas. All Group Fitness classes are open to members ages 14 and up.