Youth Policy

For times when youth will be using the YMCA, we ask that the outlined YMCA of Lincoln policy and facility use guidelines be followed. In all cases, youth must be 9 years or older to be in any YMCA facility without a guardian. Please review all other Youth Policies for facility access.

Ages 14+ 

  • Full facility use
  • At Copple Family, Fallbrook, and Northeast between the hours of school dismissal–5pm, when LPS is in session, anyone 14 years of age or younger must be participating in a supervised program or be accompanied by a parent/guardian

Ages 12-13

  • Full use of pools during open swim times
  • Full use of gyms during open gym times
  • Full use of Game Room when not reserved for YMCA programming
  • Full use of Cooper Climbing Wall during open climb hours and after successful completion of Climbing Wall class
  • May attend Group Exercise classes once they graduate from the Youth Fitness Training class
  • May utilize Quick Fit Studio with a parent/guardian present at Cooper and Northeast YMCA
  • May utilize Workout Area once they graduate from the Teen Fitness Training class

​​Ages 9-11

  • Child Watch and Kids Quest (for kids up to 10 years old)
  • Full use of pools during open swim times
  • Full use of gyms during open gym times
  • Full use of Game Room when not reserved for YMCA programming
  • Full use of Cooper Climbing Wall during open climb hours and after successful completion of Climbing Wall class
  • May utilize Quick Fit Studio with a parent/guardian present at Cooper and Northeast YMCA

Ages 5-8

  • Child Watch
  • Kids Quest
  • Youth can participate in the following with direct supervision (physically present and actively overseeing) from a responsible caregiver age 16+:
    • Indoor Pool during open swim times
    • Outdoor Pool at Cooper, Copple Family or Fallbrook during open swim times; must have an adult or family/household membership
    • Youth Gym during open gym times
    • Game Room when not reserved for YMCA programing
    • Climbing Wall at Cooper during open climb hours and after successful completion of Climbing Wall class

Ages 6 weeks-4 years

  • Child Watch
  • Youth can participate in the following with direct supervision (physically present and actively overseeing) from a responsible caregiver age 16+:
    • Indoor Pool during open swim times (parent/guardian or caregiver must be within arms reach at all times)
    • Outdoor Pool at Cooper, Copple Family or Fallbrook during open swim times (parent/guardian or caregiver must be within arms reach at all times; must have an adult or family/household membership
    • Youth Gym during open gym times

 

Teen Fitness Training Class - See Youth Fitness Training page for details:

  • Children ages 12+ or age 11 if turning 12 during the class session

 

Youth Policy

The Y requests that children age 6+ use the appropriate youth shower and locker areas. The Copple Family, Fallbrook
and Cooper facilities have designated locker areas for youth who are not directly supervised by their parents. Contact the Front
Desk with questions.

 

Outdoor Pool Policy

Only YMCA of Lincoln Adult and Household Membership levels may use the Outdoor Pools. Members (age 9+) holding a Youth Membership may purchase a Youth Outdoor Pool Upgrade for $50 to utilize the Outdoor Pools. This purchase must be made at the front desk of any Lincoln YMCA and the upgrade is valid May 25 - September 2, 2024. 

 

Program Participation

Youth are also welcome to register and participate in the following YMCA programs listed below. See specific program brochures or
visit our website for details and age requirements.

  • Art & Music
  • Dance
  • Fundays
  • Gymnastics
  • Home School Gym
  • Parents Night Out
  • Summer Day Camps
  • Swim Lessons
  • Swim Club
  • Swim Team
  • Youth Gym