Member Information

From program information and class schedules to dues and policies, find everything you need to know about your YMCA membership.

Programs & Schedules

Child Supervision & Childcare

Child Supervision

Children under the age of 11 must be under direct supervision of an adult in all areas of the facility or enrolled in a supervised YMCA program activity.

For their safety, children are not permitted in some areas of the building. Our Kids Zone and Prime Time programs offer care for children six weeks to 12 years old while parents are in the building.

A family membership is required to take advantage of these services. Services are limited to two hours per day, per child.

Kids Zone

Come play at the YMCA with Kids Zone! Enjoy this benefit with a Family Membership.

Hours:

Monday-Friday: 8:00a-1:00p / 4:00p-8:30p
Saturday: 8:00a-12:00p
Sunday: 9:00a-12:00p

Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years old

Guidelines:

Kids Zone is available for a maximum of two hours a day.
Checking in and out upon each visit is required.
Any active adult over 18 years old on the same membership as the child may drop off/pick up.
A picture ID may be requested at drop off or pick up
Children in diapers must be clean, dry, and recently fed when you drop off. We are not able to change diapers and will call you if a change is needed.
If you are bringing in a pacifier or blanket please label the items.
You will need to remain on the premises while your child is checked in.
Please refrain from bringing food, personal toys, or electronics; stroller parking is available outside the room.
You will be notified if a child is upset and cannot be soothed after 15 minutes.
To help prevent the spreading of illness, children who are ill must be symptom-free for 48 hours before returning.
Staff will do their best to accommodate bottle feedings and other special instructions. However, due to the nature of Kids Zone, it is not always feasible to accommodate specific requests. Bottles must be prepared ahead of time.
Should your child have allergies or special needs, it is imperative that the staff be informed of this upon each visit.
The YMCA strives to maintain a SAFE and positive approach to managing children’s behavior at all times. Parents will be informed of any behavior issues and communicate expected behavior guidelines up to and including the use of the program.
These program spaces have capacity limits. On occasion, you may have a wait time before you can sign in your child. We want to ensure each and every child is safe in our care.
We will have programs and activities for kids to get moving through fun, age-appropriate play and games.

Facility Rules & Guidelines

Facility Usage

Adults 18 years and older are screened against the National Sex & Violent Offender Registry. A government-issued ID is required for screening. Any name that appears on the list will be denied a YMCA membership. Members and participants should conduct themselves in a respectful, loving, caring, and honest manner within the YMCA and its property. The YMCA has the right to suspend or terminate membership service if a member’s behavior or language is observed to be in conflict with the welfare of other members or staff, or in conflict with the YMCA’s values. The Lafayette Family YMCA and Downtown Center are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please use a locker and lock to contain your items.

Athletic Attire

Shoes and shirts must be worn during exercise in all workout areas of the facility. Street shoes are not permitted on any wood floors or in the pool area. Proper swimsuits must be worn when using the pool.

Locker Rooms

Men’s and women’s locker rooms are for men and women 18 years and older only. Young children are not permitted. Family locker rooms are for everyone.

Individual changing rooms and showers are provided for privacy and members/participants must be clothed while in the common area. We offer locker rooms for members to use on a daily basis. The member is responsible for providing a lock and is not allowed to leave the lock on overnight. The YMCA reserves the right to cut locks and hold the property of any person who does not abide by this rule.

Please use a locker for your belongings as the YMCA is not responsible for lost or stolen items. All rules posted in the locker room must be followed at all times.

Swimming Pool Rules

The lifeguard is the sole authority in the pool area. Appropriate swim attire must be worn. Cut-off shorts are not permitted.

A shower is required before entering the pool. Only YMCA-approved flotation devices will be permitted in the pool. An adult must accompany any child under 11 at all times while in the water.

All rules posted in the pool must be followed at all times. The YMCA reserves the right to close the pool if needed. Reservations are required for use.

See Pool Schedule

Gymnasium Rules

Food, gum, or drinks are not permitted in this area. Profanity or unsportsmanlike conduct and/or misuse of equipment are subject to suspension or loss of membership privileges. Dunking or hanging on the rim is NOT allowed.

The YMCA reserves the right to adjust the gym schedule to meet program needs without prior notice. Posted rules are to be followed at all times.

Wellness Floor Rules

Wear proper attire. Refrain from dropping weights on the floor. Chalk is not allowed. Personal Trainers have the right to reserve equipment and are the only ones permissible to train members. Be respectful of others, share equipment, and refrain from any derogatory or obscene language. Please wipe down and return all equipment after use on the wellness floor and group fitness studios.

Age Limits: Ages 11-13 may only use CARDIO equipment after participating in a wellness orientation. Ages 14-17 may use STRENGTH and CARDIO after a wellness orientation.

General Membership Information

Member Guidelines

Membership Card

Your membership card is valuable and important. Please show it every time you enter the YMCA. Lost cards may be replaced at the front desk. Membership cards are nontransferable, and abuse of a membership card could result in suspended or terminated membership of the YMCA.

Guests & Day Passes

Adult guests may visit the YMCA with an adult member, a valid government ID is required for entry. A guest pass is issued for up to three visits per calendar year. Guests must adhere to facility policies, just as members do. Day passes are available to purchase. Anyone under the age of 16 must have a parent present to confirm usage, and anyone under 11 will not be permitted without an adult. Members 18 and older can bring up to four guests per day unless otherwise approved by a director.

Membership Dues Policy

The Lafayette Family YMCA Bank Draft Plan Rules are YMCA policy and exceptions cannot be made.

The Bank Draft Plan is an authorization for the Lafayette Family YMCA to draft a member's bank account for monthly payments.

Bank draft payments are withdrawn from your account on the first business day of the month every month. If the first of the month falls on a weekend or holiday, the bank draft payment will be drawn the following business day. Credit Card payments are always drafted on the first of the month.

Membership changes must be implemented by the 15th of the month to take effect for the next month. Membership will continue until frozen or canceled in writing and must include the member's signature. Monthly drafts will be made until the YMCA receives such notification.

Membership privileges begin immediately upon receiving payment for the first month's membership fee.

The YMCA reserves the right to cancel any bank draft membership, without notice, if an account is closed, is returned for insufficient funds, or if a stop payment notification is received from your bank. THERE WILL BE A SERVICE FEE ON ALL RETURNED DRAFTS OR BAD CHECKS.

The YMCA reserves the right to change membership rates with a 30-day notification to members. Notices of changes are mailed to the address provided by the member. The YMCA Board of Directors governs all membership rate changes.

Members are requested to notify the YMCA immediately of any mailing address or bank affiliation change.

Membership cards will be available at the front desk at the time of joining. These cards are non-transferable and must be presented each and every time you use the facility.

Nationwide Membership

We welcome all YMCA members from across the country to visit our YMCA. Members may visit other YMCAs not in our area but do have to adhere to their visitation policy with Nationwide Membership.

Other Policies & Waivers

Photo Policy

Participants and members involved in YMCA activities and classes give permission for use of their name, photograph, or other likeness of themselves; their oral or written statement; or other aspects of their personalities in whole or in part for advertising or similar purposes. They give consent voluntarily and without expectation of any remuneration or reward and waive all rights to any such remuneration or reward.

Guest Release and Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement

IN CONSIDERATION of being permitted to utilize the facilities, services, and programs of the YMCA for any purpose including, but not limited to, observation or use of facilities or equipment, or participation in any off-site program affiliated with the YMCA, the undersigned, for himself or herself and any personal representatives, heirs, and next of kin, hereby acknowledges, agrees and represents that lie or she has, or immediately upon entering or participating will, inspect and carefully consider such premises and facilities or the affiliated program. It is further warranted that such entry into the YMCA for observation or use of any facilities or equipment or participation in such affiliated program constitutes an acknowledgment that such premises and all facilities and equipment thereon and such affiliated program have been inspected and carefully considered and that the undersigned finds and accepts same as being safe and reasonably suited for the purpose of such observation, use or participation.

IN FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF BEING PERMITTED TO ENTER THE YMCA FOR ANY PURPOSE INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, OBSERVATION OR USE OF FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT, OR PARTICIPATION IN ANY OFF-SITE PROGRAM AFFILIATED WITH THE YMCA. THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY AGREES TO THE FOLLOWING:

THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY RELEASES, WAIVES, DISCHARGES AND CONVENANTS NOT TO SUE the YMCA, its directors, officers, employees, and agents (hereinafter referred to as "releasees"') from all liability to the undersigned, his personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin for any loss or damage, and any claim or demands therefor on account of injury to the person or property or resulting in death of the undersigned, whether caused by the negligence of the releasees or otherwise while the undersigned is In, upon, or about the premises or any facilities or equipment-therein or participating in any program affiliated with the YMCA.

THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS the releasees and each of them from any loss, liability, damage, or cost they may incur due to the presence of the undersigned In, upon, or about the YMCA premises or in any way observing or using any facilities or equipment of the YMCA or participating in any program affiliated with the YMCA whether caused by the negligence of the releasees or otherwise.

THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR AND RISK OF BODILY INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE due to negligence of releasee or otherwise while In, about or upon the premises of the YMCA and/or while using the premises or any facilities or equipment thereon or participating in any program affiliated with the YMCA.

THE UNDERSIGNED further expressly agrees that the foregoing RELEASE, WAIVER, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT is intended to be as broad and inclusive as Is permitted by the law of the State of Indiana and that If any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.

THE UNDERSIGNED HAS READ AND VOLUNTARILY SIGNS THE RELEASE AND W/J1IVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT and further agrees that no oral representations, statements, or inducement apart from the foregoing written agreement have been made.

National Sex Offenders & Criminal Record Policy

The mission of Lafayette Family YMCA is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

The YMCA reviews national sex offenders lists daily for all members and day/guest pass and program participants. The YMCA reserves the right to do background checks on individuals due to unusual or erratic behaviors while at the YMCA or within its programs and services. Due to the findings of any threat or harm to others, these Individuals may be terminated or disallowed YMCA privileges due to criminal acts up to and including sexual offenses.

The Y has a zero-tolerance policy with regard to those persons who are convicted sex offenders and/or as well as allowing anyone with a past criminal record that may be causing issues during their time at the YMCA.

What will occur if a member or potential member is found to be a sexual offender and/or is noticed to be acting unusual or erratic during their time at the Y and is found to have a criminal background?

If discovered at the time of entry the individual will be promptly asked to leave the premises.
A written letter will be sent signed by the President/CEO indicating they are terminated or denied membership.
Access files will be clearly marked to disallow access with the utmost concern for confidentiality.
Return of and or refund of any and all unused dues will be granted and returned within a reasonable amount of time generally 3-4 weeks.
Questions or concerns may be submitted to the President/CEO.