Age & Supervision Guidelines
Refer to the tabs below to review age guidelines for activities at the YMCA. These guidelines are designed to help keep youth safe while enjoying the benefits of the Y.
Ages 0-11
Children younger than age 12 cannot be dropped off at the Y by themselves. They must be supervised by someone 18 years of age or older. Children may be denied access if they do not have an up to date Liability Waiver on file, signed by a parent or legal guardian.
Fitness Classes
- Ages 10-15 may attend with an adult or at instructor discretion.
Wellness Center : Cardio and Strength Equipment and Racquetball Court
- NO access to cardio and strength equipment.
- Children under 16 may not be in the Wellness Center.
- May use racquetball courts with an adult.
Family Fun Center
- Access with adult supervision
Kids' Corner
- Access, but a reservation is required.
Pool, Sauna, Steam Room, and Whirlpool
- Ages 7 and younger
Passed swim test - must have an adult in the pool within arm’s reach. Yellow wristband.
- Did not pass swim test - must have an adult in the pool within arm’s reach and wear a life jacket if in the deep end. No wristband.
- Ages 8-11
Passed swim test - may swim independently, with a supervising adult on the pool deck. Yellow wristband.
Did not pass swim test - must have an adult in the pool within arm’s reach and wear a life jacket if in the deep end. No wristband.
Whirlpool
Under 16 may use whirlpool under direct supervision of an adult.
Sauna and Steam Room
NO ACCESS to sauna or steam room until 18 or older.
Gymnasium
May use space with adult supervision.
24/7
NO ACCESS- Children under 16 are never allowed 24/7 Access.
Locker Rooms
Access to Inclusive Locker room with adult supervision
NO ACCESS to Men's & Women's Locker Room
Ages 12-15
Fitness Classes
- Ages 10-15 may attend with an adult or at instructor discretion.
Wellness Center: Cardio and Strength Equipment and Racquetball Court
- Access to cardio or strength equipmen with an adult, or may use independently if successful completion of the free Teen Weight Room Orientation.
- May use racquetball court.
Family Fun Center
- NO ACCESS
Kids' Corner
- NO ACCESS
Pool, Sauna, Steam Room, and Whirlpool
- Ages 12-14
Passed swim test – may swim without an adult present. Green wristband .
Did not pass swim test – must have a supervising adult in the water with them. No wristband.
Whirlpool
Under 16 may use whirlpool under direct supervision of an adult.
Sauna and Steam Room
NO ACCESS to sauna or steam room until 18 or older.
Gymnasium
May use gymnasium independently.
24/7
NO ACCESS- Children under 16 are never allowed 24/7 Access
Locker Rooms
Access to the Inclusive Locker Room
NO ACCESS to Men's or Women's Locker Rooms
Ages 16-17
Fitness Classes
- YES
Wellness Center: Cardio and Strength Equipment and Racquetball Court
May use cardio and strength equipment without an adult.
Teen Weight Room Orientation recommended but optional.
- May use racquetball court without an adult.
Family Fun Center
- NO ACCESS
Kids' Corner
- NO ACCESS
Pool, Sauna, Steam Room, and Whirlpool
- Pool and Whirlpool
- Access to pool and whirlpool without an adult.
Sauna and Steam Room
NO ACCESS to sauna or steam room until 18 or older.
Gymnasium
YES
24/7
ACCESS- 24/7 Waivers for 16-17 year olds must be completed by a parent or legal guardian.
- 16-17 year olds with 24/7 access must have direct adult supervision upon entering, using, and exiting the facility. 24/7 access for minors will be revoked if they are not supervised by an adult.
Locker Rooms
Access to Inclusive Locker Room
NO ACCESS to Men's or Women's Locker Rooms until 18+
Our Commitment To Child Safety
The Winona Family YMCA is committed to preventing and responding to reported cases of child abuse.
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Policies
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Pool Rules
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