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The YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga provides a range of youth wellness offerings, ranging from wellness center use with youth orientations, to group exercise classes, homeschool programs, youth sports, swim and more!
Wellness Center
To ensure safety, we have age guidelines in place for children under 16 in the wellness centers.
Age Guidelines
Ages 10 - 11: May use cardio equipment with a guardian's supervision. Orientation required for use of machine weights.
Ages 12 - 15: May use cardio equipment with a guardian in the facility. Orientation required for use of machine weights.
Ages 16 and up: Full access to the wellness center.
Youth Orientations
The YMCA offers youth orientations for $35 (up to groups of three) for those looking to advance to a higher age level within our guidelines. Kids will work with a certified trainer during their orientation to learn about best safety practices, basic muscle anatomy, exercise recommendations, gym etiquette and more.
Upon successful completion of orientation:
- 10 - 11 year olds will gain access to machine weights. This does not include cable stations.
- 12 - 15 year olds will gain full access to the wellness center. Squat rack use discouraged.
- All participants will be given a color coded wristband upon checking into the wellness center to signify age level to staff.
Not looking to level up? Your child can participate in an orientation session for free to simply learn more!
Schedule Youth Orientations:
CLEVELAND DOWNTOWN HAMILTON NORTH RIVER
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