Salem Family YMCA
YMCA of Marion & Polk Counties
All ages feel welcome at the YMCA

For Families

A family friendly attitude is what sets the YMCA apart from others. Our YMCA welcomes all members of the family into our facility. These programs can be enjoyed by most or all family members together:

  • Youth Activity Center – a great "hang out" for kids and parents with a ping pong table, air hockey, foosball tables, couches, books and pool table.
  • Open Swim and Family Swim – recreational swim times for all ages, with pool toys available at Family Swim time. Click here for more information.
  • Parent-Child Swim Lessons – Parents and tots ages six months to three years enjoy fun and learning together. Click here for more information.
  • Family Zumba - kids and grown ups can enjoy our popular Latin dance aerobics class together! Fridays from 5:30 to 6:15 in the Anderson Room.

In addition, many areas of the Fitness Facility are open to youth and families. Please follow these facility use age policies to help ensure the YMCA remains a safe place for all ages:

Key:

DA = use allowed with direct adult supervision
AF = use allowed by youth while adult remains inside the YMCA facility
I = independent use allowed, adult not required to remain inside the YMCA
UN = unavailable/use not allowed
(An adult is defined as a responsible individual age 18 or older)
Area 6 wks to 6 yrs Age 7 to 12 Age 13 to 17
Child Watch AF AF** UN
Youth Activity Center (YAC) UN AF I
Weight Room UN UN DA
Moore Room / Circuit Equip. UN UN DA
Gym DA DA I
Main Cardio Area UN DA I
Saunas, Steam Rooms UN UN DA
Racquetball UN DA I
Track UN DA I
Hot Tubs UN DA I
Pools - open swim times DA AF I
Health Center Locker Rooms DA* DA* DA*
Exercise Classes UN UN DA
** The maximum age for children in Child Watch is 10 years old

*Health Center Locker Rooms – Youth under age 5 are allowed at all times while attended by parent or guardian. Youth ages 6 to 18 are allowed ONLY after 6:45 p.m. on weekdays (and at all times on weekends) while attended by parent or guardian. Rough housing or loud play is not allowed in any locker room.

Children age 13 and over may be in the YMCA without an adult present. Please note the limitations on facilities children in this age group may use. The YMCA recommends that children be supervised by an adult until age 18.

Please note: Failure to adequately supervise children or follow the age policies can result in loss of YMCA membership privileges.