Our goal is for families to enjoy everything the YMCA has to offer. To maintain a secure and comfortable environment for all, we ask that you follow certain supervision and use guidelines for our equipment and facilities. The YMCA is not a drop-off facility.

Below are the YMCA’s age privileges by area. These age guidelines do not pertain to those taking part in our YMCA programs.

Building
9 and under | Access with adult supervision
10 and up | Access

Child Watch
6 Weeks-10 Years | Access

Health &Fitness
10 and under | No access to Health & Fitness areas
11 to 13 years old | Access to Health & Fitness areas with adult supervision after completion of youth fitness orientation. Schedule appointment with a staff member.
14-16 years old and up | Access to Health & Fitness areas on their own after completion of youth fitness orientation. Schedule appointment with a staff member.

Group Exercise Studio
12 years old and up | Access for classes

Cycling Studio
12 years old and up | Access for classes

Spirit, Mind, Body Studio
12 years old and up | Access for classes

Gym
7 years old and under | Access with adult supervision
8-9 years old | Access with adult in building
10 years old and up | Access

Racquetball Courts
7 years old and under | Access with adult supervision
8-9 years old | Access with adult in building
10 years old and up | Access

Track
7 years old and under | No Access
8 to 11 years old | Access with adult supervision
12 years old and up | Access

Ice Rink
7 years old and under | Access with adult supervision
8-9 years old | Access with adult in building
10 years old and up | Access

Swimming Pool and Spray Park
9 years old and under | Access with adult supervision
10 years old and up | Access with aquatic staff approval

Sauna & Hot Tub
6 years old and under | No Access
7-11 years old | Access with adult supervision
12 years old and up | Access with aquatic staff approval

Padded Room
Access for classes and programs only.  Not open for general use.

Program Participants and Spectators
No access to facility outside of space used for specific program.

Locker Rooms
Arapahoe Center: Children of the opposite gender over the age of 5 could appear inappropriate in locker room. Parents: Please have children use gender appropriate locker rooms/Restroom.
Mapleton Center: Children over the age of 5 could appear inappropriate in locker room. Parents: Please use the family locker room.

Adult Supervision
Adult (18 years or older) is required to have the child in their sight at all times.  It is recommended that the adult participates in the activity with the child.

Adult in the Building
Adult (18 years or older) is required to be in the building and accessible to the child at all times.  Child is only allowed in areas that don't require adult supervision.

The YMCA of Boulder Valley reserves the right to suspend, terminate or deny membership to any individual. Failure to abide by set guidelines, inappropriate behavior towards staff or other members, acts of violence and anything else deemed hazardous to the safety of members, staff and guests will constitute a possible termination.

For more information on facility guidelines please contact:
Christine Dasko at the Mapleton Center by calling 303.443-4474 x2720
Karen Sherman at the Arapahoe Center by calling 303.664-5455 x1590.