hello! nice to meet you

HELLO!
NICE TO MEET YOU
Benefits, Guidelines and Services
CEDAR RAPIDS METRO YMCA
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Welcome!
At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Everyday we work side-by-side with our
neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background has the
opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. Since 1868, the Cedar Rapids Metro YMCA has
contributed to the lives of hundreds of thousands of boys and girls, and men and women
of all ages, races, religions and economic backgrounds.
The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through
youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Y is, and always has been
dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children, adults, families
and communities. Every day our impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice,
when a mentor inspires a child and when a community comes together for a common good.
Thank you for choosing the Cedar Rapids Metro YMCA for your programs and fitness. It is
our privilege to serve you!
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Where Can I Find It?
Member Information
Membership Information..................................................................................................................................4
Non-Profit Status...............................................................................................................................................4
Upgrading Memberships..................................................................................................................................4
Corporate Memberships...................................................................................................................................4
Military Memberships.......................................................................................................................................5
Financial Assistance...........................................................................................................................................5
Membership Suspensions................................................................................................................................5
Denying Membership.........................................................................................................................................5
General Information
Holiday Closings..................................................................................................................................................5
Program/Class Registration.............................................................................................................................6
Program/Class Cancellations..........................................................................................................................6
Personal Training................................................................................................................................................6
Massage Therapy................................................................................................................................................6
Program Credit Policy........................................................................................................................................6
Inclement Weather Policy.................................................................................................................................6
Guest Policy..........................................................................................................................................................7
AWAY Program....................................................................................................................................................7
Birthday Parties..................................................................................................................................................7
Building/Room Rentals.....................................................................................................................................7
Locker Rentals.....................................................................................................................................................7
Towels.....................................................................................................................................................................7
Membership Cards/YMCA Access System.................................................................................................7
Parking....................................................................................................................................................................7
Bicycle Parking.....................................................................................................................................................8
Age Requirements..............................................................................................................................................8
Food and Beverage............................................................................................................................................9
Accidents and Incidents...................................................................................................................................9
Lost and Found....................................................................................................................................................9
Valuables................................................................................................................................................................9
Telephone Usage.................................................................................................................................................9
Cell Phones............................................................................................................................................................9
Disciplinary Action..............................................................................................................................................9
ActivTrax................................................................................................................................................................9
Strong Kids Campaign.......................................................................................................................................9
YMCA Areas of Focus
For Youth Development
For Healthy Living
For Social Responsibility
Rules.....................................................................................................................................................................10
Top 10 Member Questions Answered.....................................................................................................14
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Member Information
As a member of the YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area, you
have full access to all our facilities. You may use the Helen G. Nassif
YMCA in downtown Cedar Rapids, the Stoney Point YMCA on the west
side of Cedar Rapids, or the Marion YMCA. All YMCA members also
enjoy great savings on programs, classes, childcare, and YMCA Camp
Wapsie. We take pride in keeping all of our facilities clean, safe, and
well maintained.
Membership includes:
Use of all Cedar Rapids/Marion branches
Early registration for resident camps at YMCA Camp Wapsie
Reduced program/class fees
Nursery/babysitting
Towel service
Locker use (don’t forget your lock!)
AWAY program-guest privileges at many YMCAs nationwide (pg 7)
ActivTrax personal wellness program
A friendly, caring staff to help you at any time.
Open gym
Pick-up basketball and/or volleyball games
Open swim
Water walking/Lap swimming
All land and water based classes
Whirlpool
Sauna*
Steam room*
Racquetball/Handball*
Fitness Center
Free weights
Fitness classes
Family nights
Indoor track*
Being a part of a community
payments will continue in effect until the membership notifies the
YMCA in writing. Written notice must be received at the YMCA no
later than the 26th of the month prior to the requested date of
cancellation. Memberships are not transferable to another person or
to another YMCA.
NonProfit Status
People refer to YMCAs as charities. But what makes the Y a
charitable organization?
The YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area exists solely to
benefit the people in your community. As a volunteer-founded,
volunteer-led organization, all revenue remains in the YMCA; no
profits are paid to a group of shareholders and all YMCA assets
belong to the community.
For these reasons, your YMCA seeks charitable contribution to
continually meet the needs of the people it serves. Membership
dues pay for everyday operations but your YMCA conducts annual
fundraising campaigns to raise money for the extra charitable
programs that help your community grow strong.
Upgrading Memberships
Individual YMCA memberships may be upgraded to Couple or Family
memberships. Please contact the Front Desk at any branch for more
information.
Corporate Memberships
The YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area invites your
company or organization to take advantage of the YMCA Corporate
Membership Program which offers a WIDE array of health and
wellness programs.
The YMCA offers three options to best fit your company and its
needs:
Option 1: Savings based on % of employees enrolled as members.
Option 2: Savings based on # of employees enrolled as members.
Option 3: Company pre-pays for all membership fees and company
received 18% off membership fees.
Savings can be from 5-18% based on how many employees are
enrolled as members. To start a Corporate Group, please contact
Dave Thielen, Metropolitan Director of Health and Wellness, at
377.7361.
* indicates Helen G. Nassif YMCA only.
Please Note: Age restrictions enforced.
All memberships are sold on an annual basis. In the event payment
is not received by the renewal date, membership will be terminated.
Renewing after termination requires payment of the Joiner’s
Fee in addition to the membership cost. Bank Draft membership
Examples of YMCA services offered:
• YMCA participation in company-sponsored Health Fairs;
• On-site mini-fitness evaluations;
• Fitness Classes;
• Monthly facility usage reports;
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Benefits to employees for being Corporate Group Members:
• If new employees sign up within 30 days of employment, the
Joiner’s Fee is waived. New employees must present a “New Employee
Voucher” at the YMCA;
• Pay no Joiner’s Fee during YMCA on-site events;
• Experience improved overall health and fitness;
• Enjoy increased ability to cope with stress;
• Experience a more positive attitude toward life;
• See how an active lifestyle promotes a positive attitude and
increased energy.
Please note: Company must have a minimum of four employees at
each renewal date.
Military Policy
Membership Suspensions
The Armed Services YMCA, the Department of Defense and the
YMCA are partners in providing memberships FREE to eligible military
families.
Who is eligible?
Title 10 personnel only, including:
Family members of Title 10 deployed National Guard or Reservists
Relocated family members of deployed Active Duty personnel
Independent Duty personnel when the command is approved by their
Military Service Headquarters
Who is NOT eligible?
Title 32 personnel and families
Most regular Active Duty personnel assigned to a military installation
New military recruits
Military retirees and veterans
Parents of service personnel (unless they have proof of child custody)
Coast Guard personnel (as they are Homeland Security, not DoD)
The YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area has the right
to either suspend or revoke a membership if a member’s behavior
or language is judged to be in conflict with the welfare of YMCA
staff or patrons, or in conflict with the YMCA’s mission. The Branch
Executive at each branch will render the final decision on a revoked or
suspended membership.
We also allow Active Duty personnel visiting the Cedar Rapids area
for less than 30 days FREE access to YMCA facilities. Stop by any
YMCA facility and get information.
For more information regarding this program, contact a front desk
staff at any branch.
Financial Assistance Policy
Because the YMCA is community-based and believes that its
programs and services should be available to everyone, we offer an
Income-Based Membership Pricing structure. This program offers a
sliding fee scale that is designed to fit the financial situation of each
individual household in our community. We believe people should
have access to the programs and services at the YMCA that nurture
the spirit, mind, and body – regardless of their personal financial
circumstances.
What is Income-Based Pricing?
Exactly what it suggests – it is a way to work with families
and individuals to assure they, too, can afford to have a YMCA
membership, based on the gross annual income of their household.
The program uses an income-based rate scale that is designed so that
all people may have access to the YMCA, regardless of income.
How do I qualify/sign up?
The graduated income-based rate scale is designed for gross annual
household incomes up to $60,000 (or an individual earning $50,000
or less). The scale is divided into income ranges and membership
categories, which include:
· Adult (age 23-64)
· Active Older Adult (age 65 and older)
· Couple Household
· One-Adult Household
· Two-Adult Household
· Three-Adult Household
Those with gross annual household income greater than $60,000
(or an individual earning $50,000 or more) are expected to pay
the regular established YMCA fees. Households with gross annual
incomes over $60,000 and significant extraordinary expenses may
qualify for assistance and should discuss their particular situations
with a YMCA Branch Executive. Just bring your most recent 1040 tax
forms to the Front Desk of any branch to find out if you qualify and
for how much!
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Denying Membership
The YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area reserves the right
to deny membership if a prospective member’s behavior or language
is judged to be in conflict with the welfare of either YMCA staff or
patrons, or in conflict with the YMCA’s mission. The Branch executive
at each branch will render the final decision.
General Information
Yoga/Pilates Personal Training
If you have always wanted to learn Yoga or Pilates or would like to
Everywhere you look at the YMCA, you are reminded of the four core
take yourself to the next level then this is for you. Learn to relax,
values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. As you visit,
build endurance and sculpt a leaner body with the help of a certified
please take time to remember to adhere to these important life values. Yoga/Pilates instructor.
Equipment Orientation
We kept these core values in mind as we developed this booklet.
Learn the proper use of the selectorized weight machines in the
Please know that at the heart of each rule is the desire for our
Fitness Center. Sign up at the Front Desk for orientations.
members, guests, program participants, and staff to be safe, and to
be respectful of one another.
Massage Therapy
Holiday Closings
The Helen G. Nassif YMCA offers massage therapy. For more
information, or to schedule an appointment at the Helen G Nassif
YMCA, please call Meg Carlson at 310-8213.
Please Note: You must give 24-hours notice to cancel a massage
therapy appointment. Otherwise, you will be charged the full fee.
The YMCA branches will be closed on the following holidays:
Labor Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve (Close at Noon)
Christmas Day
New Year’s Eve (Close at 5 p.m.)
New Year’s Day (Limited hours and branches)
Easter
Memorial Day
Fourth of July
Program Credit Policy
Should the YMCA need to cancel a class, a full YMCA system credit
will be issued to the participant. Should the participant cancel prior to
the first class, a credit will be provided, less a $5 service charge. No
credit will be given after the first classes. All credits are good for one
year from date of issue.
Program/Class Registration
Payment in full is required at the time of registration. all class
information can be found in one of the Activity Guides, divided into
three categories: for Youth Development, for Healthy Living and for
Social Responsibility. Each of these three areas has four offering
categories which contain our programs. Also note our online
registration can be an easy way to sign up for programs while at work
or at home. A $5 late registration fee may be applied if registering
after stated registration dates. The late fee for adult team leagues is
$15.
Program/Class Cancellations
The YMCA reserves the right to cancel classes if minimum enrollment
is not met. Cancellation decisions will be made on the day prior to the
start of the program. Registrants will be contacted.
Personal Training
If you have reached a plateau or are looking for specific fitness
training, or just want a one on one boost to get in shape, then work
with a nationally certified personal trainer.
Cost: See Personal Training Brochures at Front Desk of any branch
Partner Personal Training
Share the session with a friend with similar goals.
Cycling Personal Training
Improve pedaling technique, efficient pedaling, energy conservation,
climbing hills, descending hills, riding in traffic, riding faster, and
touring are all important skills you can learn with a certified cycling
instructor.
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Inclement Weather
Guest Policy
The YMCA has developed the following inclement weather policies
out of concern for the safety of our members, program participants,
guests, and staff. For weather-related closings/cancellations, check
our website at www.crmetroymca.org. Also, check local TV/Radio.
Our priority, first and foremost, is our Members. With that said, we
know there are times when you want to share the YMCA with friends
and family members who are not YMCA Members. While we welcome
guests, we have found it necessary to make clear our YMCA Guest
Policy…
If a school has a weather-related cancellation, any youth or adult
programs held ON SCHOOL GROUNDS, are cancelled.
Decisions for YMCA youth and adult programs, held at a YMCA
location will be made by 3pm on a questionable day.
Child Care Programs:
• Early School Dismissals: If school dismisses early due to inclement
weather, Child Care will be open. However, the YMCA will not provide
van transportation to the sites. Parents/Guardians may bring students
to the sites.
• School Cancellations: The YMCA will attempt to provide child care
when school is cancelled due to weather. The program will start ONLY
if the staff can arrive safely to the site. Please call the site coordinator
for up-to-date information. (See telephone numbers below.)
• School Delays: If the start of school is delayed, the YMCA WILL
provide child care. However, if the weather worsens, the YMCA
reserves the right to close child care. Parents/Guardians will be
notified regarding the time to pick up children.
• School Age Child Care program participants should call their Site
Coordinator if uncertain about whether or not your site it is open.
Site Coordinators’ Cell Phone Numbers:
Marion: (319) 551-0120
Truman: (319) 551-0121
Van Buren: (319) 551-3902
Lightning: In the event of lightning, our pools will close for ½ hour
after last bolt of lightning has been sighted.
Weekends: Decisions regarding changes in youth/adult programs and
classes due to inclement weather will be made as soon as possible
and relayed to the local media. Please check www.crmetroymca.org for
the most accurate information regarding program status.
Building Closings: In most cases of inclement weather, the YMCA
will hold regular hours. HOWEVER, if safety is a concern, the Helen G.
Nassif, Marion, and Stoney Point YMCAs may open later or close early.
Please check www.crmetroymca.org for the most accurate information
regarding our building or program status.
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* Guests visiting the YMCA will be charged a guest fee as follows:
• $5 per visit per youth (18 and under)
• $10 per visit per adult (ages 19 and older)
• $15 per visit per family
(1-2 adults and legally dependent minor children)
* ALL Guests MUST show a photo ID
* Guests who do not have a photo ID are required to obtain approval
from YMCA Branch Executives or his/her staff designee
* Guests may only visit THREE TIMES per calendar year
* Guests MUST complete a Guest Card and have a photo taken for
YMCA files
* Abuse of the YMCA Guest Policy can result in membership
suspension for Members and denial of future admittance to the YMCA
for Guests
* Guests ARE NOT allowed at the Helen G Nassif YMCA from
11:30 am to 1:30pm, Monday through Friday. And we’re sorry but no
youth members are allowed during this time either.
AWAY Program
The YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area participates in the
National YMCA AWAY (Always Welcome AT YMCAs) program. We
welcome AWAY member guests to use our facilities free 12 times per
calendar year. After the 12th AWAY visit, AWAY member guests are
asked to pay $5 per visit. AWAY member guests may not bring guests,
and may not register for programs.
Each YMCA develops its own policies for administering the AWAY
program. For that reason, we suggest that you contact the YMCA
you are visiting ahead of time to verify their policies. YMCAs that
participate in the AWAY program are listed on the YMCA of the USA
web site. Go to www.ymca.net and click on “Find Your Y.” Participating
YMCAs are highlighted. You also may call 1.888.333.9622 to find the
nearest YMCA during your travels.
Birthday Parties
Bicycle Parking
Rooms are available to rent for birthday parties at all YMCA branches.
Rooms may be used for playing games, enjoying refreshments, or
opening gifts. Partygoers may then play in the pool and gym! For more
information, or to reserve a date, contact the Marion, Helen G. Nassif
or Stoney Point YMCAs. Check with each branch for number of guests
allowed.
At the Helen G. Nassif YMCA, the colorful letters that spell out the
“YMCA” just across from the entrance may look like a sculpture, but
they actually provide a place to lock up bicycles. Bike racks also are
available at the Marion and Stoney Point YMCAs. If you ride a bike to
the YMCA, you must lock it up. Bikes may not be left by doorways, on
sidewalks, or anywhere else in and around the buildings. Bike owners
are responsible for locking up their bikes. The YMCA is not responsible
for stolen or damaged bicycles.
Building and Room Rentals
All YMCA branches are available for building and facility rentals when
space is available. A deposit is required to hold a date. A group usage
agreement and regulation sheet may be picked up at any YMCA
branch. The deposit will be returned within a week after the event if
no damage has occurred. Contact any YMCA for more information.
Age Requirements:
Please Note: This is a general guideline. The YMCA reserves the right
to make adjustments as needed and to determine what “responsible”
behaviors are for supervisors of young children.
YMCA AGE POLICIES
Locker Rentals
Lockers may be rented in the men’s and women’s locker rooms at the
Helen G. Nassif and Marion YMCAs only (please ask at front desk for
fees and payment arrangements). Lockers are available for per-visit
use at all YMCA branches. Please lock lockers while using our facilities.
The YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area is not responsible
for damaged, lost, or stolen items. Padlocks on non-rental lockers
MUST be removed after each locker use. Locks left on daily use
lockers will be removed at the close of the business day. Padlocks are
sold at the front desks of the Helen G Nassif and Stoney Point YMCAs
Towels
The YMCA has a free towel service. However, to save energy, please
limit towel usage to one or two per visit.
Membership Cards/YMCA Access System
After you join the YMCA, you may be given a temporary membership
card. After your membership payment is processed, you will receive
a plastic permanent card at the Front Desk. We will take your photo
before you receive your permanent card. The purpose of taking
your photograph is to ensure that no one else may use your card to
gain access to the YMCA. The photo is not on your permanent card.
Instead, the photo is in our computer system, available only to YMCA
staff.
Once you receive your permanent card, you must present it at the
Front Desk EACH TIME you enter any YMCA branch. If you forget
your card, you must show a photo ID to enter any YMCA branch. This
policy is in place for your safety and security. (PLEASE NOTE: Lost
cards may be replaced for $5)
Parking
At the Helen G. Nassif YMCA, free parking is available in the parking
lot adjacent to the YMCA (at the corner of Seventh Avenue and Third
Street) and across the street from the entrance to the Helen G. YMCA
(on Seventh Avenue). A two-hour limit per visit is enforced. On-street
metered parking also is available on Seventh Avenue and Second
and Third streets. Both the Marion and Stoney Point YMCAs have
parking lots in front of their facilities. Please be respectful of others
by parking only in allocated parking spaces. Vehicles that are parked
illegally will be towed at the owners’ expense.
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Area
Hot Tub
Fitness
Center
Fitness
Classes
Water
Exercise
classes
Track
Building
Gym
Racquetball
Courts
Pool
Ages Not
Allowed
Supervised
Ages Allowed
11 and under
9 and under
12-14
10-12
Unsupervised
Ages
Allowed
15+
13+
12 and under
13+
12 and under
13+
5 and under
6-9
9 and under
9 and under
9 and under
10+
10+
10+
10+
9 and under
10+
SO WHAT CAN WE DO AND AT WHAT AGE?
Age
Under 6
6 years
7 years
8 years
9 years
10 years
11 years
Programs/Areas
Available
YES-Must be
Babysitting, Tae
WITH guardian
Kwon Do, Swim
Lessons, Youth
Sports
YES-Must be
Babysitting,
WITH guardian
Tae Kwon Do,
Swim Lessons,
Youth Sports,
Indoor Track with
guardian
YES-Must be
Babysitting,
WITH guardian
Tae Kwon Do,
Swim Lessons,
Youth Sports,
Indoor Track with
guardian
YES-Must be
Babysitting,
WITH guardian
Tae Kwon Do,
Swim Lessons,
Youth Sports,
Racquetball
Lessons, Indoor
Track with
guardian
YES-Must be
Babysitting,
WITH guardian
Tae Kwon Do,
Swim Lessons,
Youth Sports,
Racquetball
Lessons, Indoor
Track with
guardian
No guardian
Tae Kwon Do,
needed in building, Swim Lessons,
except in Fitness
Youth Sports,
Center
Fitness Center
Racquetball
Lessons, Indoor
Track, Gyms, Pool,
Racquetball Courts
No guardian
Tae Kwon Do,
needed in building, Swim Lessons,
except in Fitness
Youth Sports,
Center
Fitness Center
Racquetball
Lessons, Indoor
Track, Gyms, Pool,
Racquetball Courts
12 years
No guardian
needed in building,
except in Fitness
Center
13-14 year olds
No guardian
needed in building
15 and older
No guardian
needed in building
Guardian Needed?
Tae Kwon Do,
Swim Lessons,
Youth Sports,
Fitness Center
Racquetball
Lessons, Indoor
Track, Gyms, Pool,
Racquetball Courts
Tae Kwon Do,
Swim Lessons,
Youth Sports,
Fitness Center
Racquetball
Lessons, Indoor
Track, Gyms,
Pool, Racquetball
Courts, Exercise
Classes
ANY
Food and Beverages
Please help us maintain a safe and clean atmosphere by adhering to
the following:
Please do not take food or drink past the front lobby. Water, only, is
permitted beyond the front lobby. Glass containers are not allowed.
Treats for players must be distributed in the front lobby
Accidents and Incidents
In the event of an accident, injury, or unusual incident, you are asked
to please contact a YMCA staff member. YMCA staff may request that
you help fill out an incident report. If necessary, emergency personnel
will be contacted. (NOTE: You are participating in activities at your
own risk and are responsible for yourself, your children, and your
guests).
Lost and Found
The YMCA is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal
property. If you believe you have left an item at the YMCA, please
check at the Front Desk. Most items turned in at the Front Desk
are kept for three weeks. The items are then given to a charitable
organization. The YMCA will immediately discard any personal items
such as underwear, combs, and hairbrushes that are found lying
around.
Valuables
The YMCA advises against bringing valuables and large sums of
money into the building. Personal items should be stored in a
locked locker. Please be advised that the YMCA does not accept
responsibility for lost, stolen, or damaged personal property.
Telephone Usage
Telephones at the Front Desk are for business use by YMCA staff.
However, staff will place calls for YMCA patrons who need to make
quick phone calls (i.e., to arrange transportation). Calls should be
limited to one minute. Anyone caught misusing or vandalizing the
telephone will be asked to leave the building.
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Cell Phones
The use of cell phones with camera capabilities is prohibited on YMCA
property. All cell phone usage is restricted to the front lobby of each
YMCA branch. Anyone who does not follow this policy will be asked to
leave.
Disciplinary Action
When YMCA rules and polices are not followed, member/guest
privileges may be suspended. YMCA staff will make every effort
to listen to all sides of an issue and to be fair when determining
consequences. Depending upon the seriousness of the infraction,
members/guests may lose their YMCA privileges, either for a specified
period of time or permanently. Actions such as physical violence will
not be tolerated. YMCA staff will contact law enforcement officials if
necessary to deal with issues, such as violence, theft, suspected theft,
and unruly patrons.
ActivTrax
ActivTrax is a revolutionary web-based virtual trainer program that
takes the guesswork out of your workout. AND it’s FREE to our
members. Simply take a quick 5-step strength test with a fitness
center attendant (must sign up for orientation to complete). Then
get a personal workout based on your level of ability. Workouts can
then be accessed from your home or work computer OR use our
free-standing kiosks in the buildings to print out your workout for the
day. Then, when finished, kids and adults alike can put in what they
just did to keep track of how they are doing working toward those
personal goals. Have children who participate in activities at the
YMCA? Get them going by recording the activity they do while at the
Y. (basketball, soccer, shooting hoops, it all counts!) Teach them early
what it means to understand being healthy!
The purpose of the Strong Kids Campaign is to provide financial
assistance to children and families in need. The YMCA asks the
community to contribute each year. These dollars help cover the
cost of scholarships and allow children and families the chance
to participate in and benefit from the many YMCA programs and
services. Since 1868, the YMCA has been a very important part of
our community. One of the best things the YMCA does is provide
youth with positive experiences that help them grow up to live happy,
productive lives. YMCA programs provide positive alternatives to the
many negative temptations that face youth every day.
YMCA Areas of Focus
The YMCA Areas of Focus are the way we structure ourselves so you
can better understand what we do and why we do it. Each Area of
Focus has four Offering Categories that define the types of programs
and services offered by the YMCA. All YMCA programs and services
fall into one of these twelve categories.
For Youth Development
Nurturing the potential of every child and teen
CHILD CARE
Whether it’s before or after school, summer day camp or the Y’s
Early Out Club, the YMCA Child Care program has plenty of activities
for your child. Our program focuses on providing children with an
educational, nurturing, positive, safe, and diverse atmosphere. Team
sports, arts and crafts, character development, social games and
youth choices are all aspects of our weekly programming. We provide
transportation to and from certain schools. Financial assistance is
available for those who qualify.
EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP
AND, another great aspect of the ActivTrax program is the nutrition
component. This additional component complements your work out
routine. If you take some time to enter your personal information, it
provides a weekly meal plan and even a grocery list for recipes that help
you work toward eating better. Struggling with weight? ActivTrax can
give you nutritional guidance by recording calories in and calories out.
Many of the programs at the Y have an underlying goal of education
and/or teaching leaadership skills. It may be during YMCA Camp
Wapsie youth retreats or in our home school swim lessons but you
can be sure that having kids engage in life-long skill learning is an
integral part of the program.
Strong Kids Campaign
At the YMCA, everybody plays and everybody is a winner! With
the emphasis on participation, each child plays, learns and thrives
regardless of size or ability. As a result, your child will learn good
sportsmanship, teamwork, build self-esteem, safety and have a great
time in any of our youth sports, swim lessons, parents’ night out or
other swim, sports or play program!
The annual YMCA Strong Kids Campaign (formerly Partnership With
Youth) enables the association to pursue its goal of helping people
develop to their fullest potential, regardless of their ability to pay.
SWIM, SPORTS, PLAY
YMCA CAMP WAPSIE
Camp Wapsie is a year-round facility, located just off the Wapsipinicon
River on 172 acres of wetlands and woodlands outside of Coggon.
Rental of the camp during the off summer residential camping months
is available for family reunions, overnight school programs, school
field trips, church groups, scouting groups, or whatever your group
can create. When it’s cold outside, Camp Wapsie is warm and beautiful
with our heated cabins and lodge. YMCA Camp Wapsie also offers
Day Camp, Resident Camp, retreats, and Leader In Training (LIT) and
Counselor In Training (CIT). Come and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere
and natural beauty of the oxbow lake and the multitude of waterfowl,
turkeys, and other birds.
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Rules
For Healthy Living
Improving the nation’s health and well-being
Family Time provides recreational and social interaction opportunities
for families to spend time together away from home in a fun and safe
environment. The goal of Family Time is to strengthen the family unit,
regardless of its composition.
The YMCA works hard everyday to promote and model the important
character values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility
through its programs, services, staff, and volunteers. And Safety and
Security of members is of the utmost importance. The following rules
have been thoughtfully developed with these values and ideals as our
guide.
HEALTH, WELL-BEING AND FITNESS
GENERAL BUILDING
The YMCA has been influencing healthy lifestyles around the world
since 1844. Our fitness programs focus on personal well being,
and enhancing the spirit, mind, and body. A variety of programs are
available, including aerobics, strength training, cardiovascular training,
yoga, ActivTrax, and Tae Kwon Do. But it’s not all about keeping
yourself fit. We offer many classes around helping in your community.
From CPR to lifeguard classes, we have a program that helps you keep
your community safe and secure.
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Cell phones may only be used in the front lobby. Respect &
Safety
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YMCA members are expected to present their membership
cards at the Front Desk each time they enter the YMCA or
register for a YMCA program. Respect & Security
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Some areas of the YMCA are restricted by age or require adult
supervision. Members must accept responsibility for knowing
and following these age restrictions. Please see YMCA Age
Restrictions on page 8. Safety & Security
YMCA adult sports provide adults with fun and safe opportunities for
fitness! We offer various sports at varying levels of competition in
both the team and individual atmosphere.
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YMCA patrons are expected to show respect to YMCA staff,
other YMCA patrons and their property, and for the YMCA
building and grounds. Caring & Respect
GROUP INTEREST
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Spitting is not allowed. Safety & Respect
FAMILY TIME
SPORTS AND RECREATION
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Sometimes you just want to learn a new skill. Visit YMCA Camp
Wapsie has Adult Retreats where leadership skills, teamwork and trust •
are at the core. Or maybe you just want to learn how to dance in a
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ballroom setting. Group interest classes are there for you to learn a
new skill or enhance an existing one.
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For Social Responsibility
Giving back and providing support to our neighbors
Profanity and vulgar language are prohibited. Respect
Inappropriate physical contact is not allowed. Respect
YMCA “Member Only” times must be honored. Respect &
Responsibility
YMCA patrons must prepare to leave the building as closing time
approaches. Respect & Responsibility
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Food and beverages are not allowed past the front lobby. Water,
only, is allowed in all areas of the building. Honesty, Respect &
Responsibility
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Glass objects, with the exception of eyeglasses, are not allowed
in the building. Honesty, Respect & Responsibility
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Tobacco products, alcohol, illegal drugs, and weapons of any kind
are strictly prohibited. Caring, Respect & Responsibility
GLOBAL SERVICES
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The Y is a global organization that looks to our counterparts
worldwide as partners, supporters and volunteers. With exchange
programs at YMCA Camp Wapsie, your child is introduced to new
cultures that enhance the experience your child gets while in a camp
program.
Appropriate shoes and clothing must be worn at all times. Shoes
must be worn, except for in the locker rooms and pool area.
Safety, Cleanliness & Respect
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Clothing with inappropriate language/ graphics is not permitted.
Tattoos with inappropriate language/graphics must be kept
covered. Caring & Respect
VOLUNTEERISM
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YMCA staff must be notified in case of accident, injury, or
unusual incident on YMCA property. Caring & Responsibility
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YMCA patrons are responsible for personal property while using
the facility. Responsibility
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Please lock your belongings in a locker. The YMCA is not
responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal property.
Responsibility
SOCIAL SERVICES
We are a partner in our community. As such, the Y gives assistance
to military families whose loved ones are overseas, community
organizations that want to encourage healthy living or to YOU
when you find yourself in a situation where financial assistance may
be needed to continue your YMCA membership. We invest in our
community.
The YMCA is built on utilizing volunteers as its basis for programs,
policies and services. You can make a difference as a youth sports
coach, board member, donor or special event volunteer at the Cedar
Rapids Metro YMCA. Ask any front desk, program, or managerial
staff member for information on how you can give back to your Y.
ADVOCACY
State-wide and even nation-wide, the YMCA is an advocate for youth
and families. Advocating for physical activity and better child care for
all is only part of how the YMCA is looking out for our community.
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POOL & POOL AREA
GYMNASIUM
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The lifeguard on duty has final authority on all rules and safety
regulations. Respect & Responsibility
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Food and beverages are not allowed. Water, only, is permitted.
Safety & Cleanliness
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A soap shower is required before entering the pool and whirlpool.
Respect & Responsibility
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Gym bags, coats, clothing and other personal items should be
locked in lockers. Clutter is not allowed. Safety & Respect
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A lifeguard must be on duty for the pool and whirlpool to be
used. Safety & Respect
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Proper clothing is required. Respect & Cleanliness
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In the event of lightning, the pool will close. Safety
Shoes must be worn at all times and must be non-marking.
Safety, Health & Respect
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Running, pushing, shoving, and roughhousing are not allowed.
Safety & Respect
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Dunking is permitted only on breakaway rims. Patrons may not
hang on rims. Safety & Respect
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Anyone having an open wound or contagious disease is
prohibited from using the pool or whirlpool. Safety, Health,
Caring & Honesty
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Kicking of basketballs, volleyballs and other equipment is
prohibited Safety & Respect
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A swimming test may be required (according to the Pool Age
Requirements, page 8) or in order to swim in the deep end.
Safety & Responsibility
Please note: YMCA patrons who break gym rules will be asked to
leave the building. Respect
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Lap lanes are for lap swimming only. Safety & Respect
Chronic offenders may lose their YMCA member/guest privileges,
temporarily or permanently. Respect
NOONTIME PICK-UP VOLLEYBALL
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Kickboards, hand paddles, pull buoys, and fins are only for use
by lap swimmers, swim clinic participants, and swim lesson
participants. Respect & Responsibility
The Helen G. Nassif YMCA offers Noontime Pick-Up Volleyball on
Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Just show up and
play!
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Pool toys may only be used during Family Swim times and YMCA
swim lessons. Respect & Responsibility
NOONTIME PICK-UP BASKETBALL
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Diving blocks are only for YMCA instructional and swim team use.
Respect & Responsibility
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Proper swim attire is required. Shorts and T-shirts are not
allowed in the pool. Safety & Respect
WHIRLPOOL
Adult Noontime Pick-up Basketball is for YMCA members who are at
least 18 years old and wish to get their exercise playing basketball.
The YMCA is a member and value-driven organization. We ask that
the four core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility be
demonstrated by all in our facility. Those who choose not to display
these values by following YMCA rules will be asked to leave.
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Age restrictions are strictly enforced (please see Age Restrictions
Policy on page 8). Safety, Health & Responsibility
The following rules apply to noontime pick-up basketball at the Helen
G. Nassif YMCA only.
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YMCA patrons with medical conditions, including pregnancy,
should not use the whirlpool without first consulting with a
physician. Safety, Health & Responsibility
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YMCA patrons with open wounds and/or contagious diseases
are not allowed in the whirlpool. Caring, Honesty, Respect &
Responsibility
1. Noontime Pick-up Basketball is from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Monday
through Friday. It is for YMCA Members ONLY who are at least
18 years of age. No guests are allowed in the building during
this time. YMCA members caught bringing in nonmembers during
this time period will have their memberships suspended for a
minimum two weeks.
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YMCA patrons are advised against using the whirlpool
immediately following exercise or while under the influence
of alcohol, narcotics, or other drugs. Safety, Health &
Responsibility
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Exercise is not permitted in the whirlpool. Safety & Health
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The whirlpool should not be used longer than 10 minutes.
Safety, Health & Responsibility
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Diving and jumping into the whirlpool is not allowed. Safety &
Responsibility
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A soap shower is required before entering the whirlpool. Health
& Respect
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Soap products, lotions, and oils are not allowed. Health &
Respect
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Proper swim attire is required. Shorts and T-shirts are not
allowed in the pool. Safety & Respect
2. The first 10 people on the court play the first game. The next 10
will start a new game on one of the open courts. Players will not
be allowed to stay at the first court and wait for that game to
end. If another 10 players arrive, they must start a game on the
third court and will not be allowed to wait for one of the other
courts to finish.
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3. The first people to arrive after the game has started play next.
Players must be present immediately when the game is over. If
five people or less are waiting to play, they are automatically in
the next game and do not need to shoot for a spot. If there are
less than five people, the team that lost will shoot to fill the open
spots.
4. If more then five people are waiting, the first five to arrive will
play in the next game on the first available court. The remaining
people automatically play on the next available court.
5. The offensive team will call all violations. Excessive arguing
will not be tolerated. Anyone who continuously argues will be
asked to leave the building and will have his or her membership
suspended for a minimum two weeks. If there is a disagreement
during a loose ball, one player will shoot one shot from
threepoint range. If the shooter makes it, the call will go his/her
way. If he/she misses, the call will go to the other team. Again,
there will be no arguing.
6. In the case of a jump ball, the defensive team will gain position.
7. Physical violence of any type will not be tolerated. Members
who are physically violent will have their YMCA memberships
suspended for a minimum of one month.
8. Any YMCA staff can ask you to leave if they feel you are not
following the gym rules set by the YMCA.
TRACK (HELEN G. NASSIF YMCA ONLY)
The track has specific age requirements. Please see the YMCA Age
Restrictions Policy on page 8. Please note: 13 laps on the inside
lane or 12 laps on the outside lane equals 1 mile.
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Athletic shoes must be worn. Safety & Respect
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Walkers must stay to the inside lane. Safety & Respect
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Track users must walk or run in single file. Safety & Respect
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Standing or stopping to observe activity on the basketball courts
below is not allowed on the track. Safety & Respect
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Track users must stay alert to people entering the track. Safety
& Respect
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Strollers, infant carriers, and car seats are not allowed. Parents/
Guardians may carry infants in baby carriers worn on the body.
Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility & Safety
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Patrons needing to use walking devices may do so. Safety
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On Monday/Wednesday/Friday/Sunday, track users are to go in a
clockwise direction. Health and Safety
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On Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday, track users are to go in a
counterclockwise direction. Health & Safety
FITNESS CENTER
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The Fitness Center has very strict age requirements. Please see
Age Restrictions Policy on page 8. Safety
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Equipment orientation is strongly recommended for all
ages and is required for youth 10 – 17. Safety, Respect &
Responsibility
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YMCA patrons are encouraged to lock up personal items. Gym
bags are not allowed in the Fitness Center. Safety & Security
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Fitness Center patrons are required to wear proper clothing and
athletic shoes. Health & Safety
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Jeans and jean shorts are not allowed. Comfort & Respect
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Appropriate attire, such as T-shirts and tank tops, must be
worn at all times. The YMCA reserves the right to determine
“appropriate attire.” Comfort & Respect
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Food and beverages are not allowed. Only water in plastic
containers is allowed in the Fitness Center. Safety, Cleanliness
& Respect
RACQUETBALL & HANDBALL COURTS (HELEN G. NASSIF YMCA ONLY)
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Boom boxes are not permitted. Respect
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Please do not slam or drop weights. Respect
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Spotters and/or weight collars must be used at all times. Safety
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Some equipment requires users to be at least 4-foot-11. Please
check with YMCA staff. Safety
The racquetball and handball courts have very specific age
requirements. Please see the Age Restrictions Policy on page 8.
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Court age restrictions must be followed. Honesty, Respect &
Responsibility
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Phone-in and walk-in court reservations will be taken at the
following days/times: Monday – Friday: 5 a.m. Saturday: 7 a.m.
Sunday: Noon. These reservations for the hour on the hour.
Respect
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Only YMCA Members age 18 and older may make reservations.
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Same-day reservations only.
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The member who reserves the court must be playing on the
reserved court!
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Courts will be held only 10 minutes past the reserved start time.
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Safety goggles are strongly recommended for all court users
and required of YMCA patrons under age 18. If you do not have
goggles, please check out a pair at the Front Desk. Safety &
Responsibility
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Wooden racquets are not allowed. Safety & Responsibility
CARDIOVASCULAR EQUIPMENT
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Patrons are asked to sign up to use cardiovascular equipment.
Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility
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During peak times, patrons must sign up to use equipment for a
limit of 20 minutes. Respect & Responsibility
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A 40-minute time limit per piece of equipment is enforced during
non-peak times. Caring, Honesty. Respect & Responsibility
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Equipment malfunctions must be reported immediately to YMCA
staff. Caring, Honesty. Respect & Responsibility
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Fitness Center patrons may access television sound by bringing
an fm tuner and tuning to the appropriate channel. Please bring
your own headphones. Caring & Information
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LOCKER ROOM RULES & CONSIDERATIONS
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Steam Rooms and Saunas are available in both the Women’s and
Men’s Locker Rooms. These facilities are for patron’s ages 18
and older only. Caring, Respect & Health
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Anyone at high health risk is advised not to use these facilities
unless authorized by a physician. Health & Safety
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Patrons using the Steam rooms and Saunas are exposed to an
increased health risk due to the nature of these facilities (i.e., high
temperature and humidity in the Steam Room; high temperature
in the sauna). Health & Safety
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Patrons should wait at least five minutes after exercising to cool
down before entering these facilities. Health, Responsibility &
Safety
This facility is for YMCA patrons who need to assist someone
of the opposite sex who is under age 18 and/or who have a
disability that prevents them from using the other locker room
facilities. The Family Changing Room may be locked while in use.
Respect & Responsibility
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Food and drink are not allowed. Respect
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Shaving is strictly prohibited in these facilities, due to the risk of
blood-borne pathogens. Respect , Health & Safety
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Soap showers should be taken before entering these facilities.
Health & Safety
Lockers are available outside the Family Changing Room. YMCA
patrons may use the lockers to lock up their belongings during
YMCA use. YMCA staff reserves the right to remove locks
left on lockers at the end of each business day. Respect &
Responsibility
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Water is NOT to be put on stones in the sauna. Doing so may
damage equipment. Respect
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Patrons should not use these facilities without another individual
present, either in the Steam Room/Sauna or in the immediate
vicinity. Safety
Women’s/Men’s Locker Rooms (Helen G. Nassif and Marion YMCAs)
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Patrons must be 18 years old and older to use these locker
rooms. Patrons over the age of 18 who need to assist a patron
under age 18 must use the Girls’/Boys’ Locker Rooms. A family
changing room is available as well off the pool deck at the Helen
G. Nassif YMCA.
At the Helen G. Nassif YMCA, a code is needed to gain entry
into the locker rooms from the main hallway and the pool area.
The code is changed periodically. Please ask for the current code
when you check in at the Front Desk.
Family Changing Room (Helen G. Nassif and Stoney Point YMCAs only)
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The YMCA does not accept responsibility for lost, stolen, or
damaged personal property.
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Please use and exit the Family Changing Room as quickly as
possible to ensure that other patrons have access to this facility.
Respect
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Please pick up all personal items and towels before leaving this
area. Respect & Responsibility
GIRLS’/BOYS’ LOCKER ROOMS (HELEN G. NASSIF AND MARION YMCAS ONLY)
LOCKERS
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Personal items and locks must be removed from non-rental
lockers after each visit. Respect & Responsibility
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Lockers are available for rent at the Helen G. Nassif and Marion
YMCAs. Rental fees may be paid in full or added to an existing
YMCA bank draft membership.
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YMCA staff reserves the right to remove locks left on lockers
(that are not rented) at the end of each business day. Respect &
Responsibility
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Unclaimed items left in lockers will be kept at the Front Desk for
a maximum of three weeks and will then be donated to charity.
Respect & Responsibility
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Please store personal items in locked lockers. Safety, Respect &
Responsibility
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The YMCA does not accept responsibility for lost, stolen, or
damaged personal property. Safety& Responsibility
SHOWERS
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Please leave showers clean and free of clutter after showering.
Caring, Respect & Responsibility
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Please pick up all personal items and towels before leaving the
locker room area. Caring, Respect & Responsibility
STEAM ROOMS & SAUNAS (HELEN G. NASSIF YMCA ONLY)
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These facilities are for YMCA patrons under age 18 and parents/
guardians who need to be in the same-sex locker rooms to
provide assistance to patrons under age 18. In addition, women
may take girls and boys ages 1 – 5 into the girls’ locker room;
Men may take boys and girls ages 1 – 5 into the boys’ locker
room. Health & Safety
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YMCA patrons may use lockers to lock up their belongings during
YMCA use. YMCA staff reserves the right to remove locks left on
non-rental lockers at the end of each business day. Unclaimed
items left in lockers will be kept at the Front Desk for a maximum
of three weeks and will then be donated to charity. Respect &
Safety
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The YMCA does not accept responsibility for lost, stolen, or
damaged personal property or property left in non-rental lockers
at the end of the day.
Top 10 Member Questions
1. How do I sign up for my FREE fitness orientation/ActivTrax Strength Test?
You can sign up at the Service Center for either the free fitness orientation or the free ActivTrax Strength Test. Check out
page 10 for detailed information regarding the ActivTraxcustomized workout.
2. As a member do I need to register each session for free land or water based fitness
classes?
The simple answer is NO. A new schedule is available every session listing all free classes. We encourage you to try all of
them!
3. I work/live near another branch. Can I workout there?
ABSOLUTELY! When you join one branch of the YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area, you join them all. Addresses for
each branch are as follows:
Helen G Nassif YMCA ∙ 207 7th Ave. SE ∙ Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 ∙ 319.366.6421
Marion YMCA ∙ 3100 10th Ave. ∙ Marion, IA 52302 ∙ 319.377.7361
Stoney Point YMCA ∙ 300 Stoney Point Rd. SW ∙ Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 ∙ 319.390.3488
4. How do I sign up for machines and which ones do I have to sign up for?
To sign up for any cardio machine (treadmills, ellipticals, arc trainersstep mills, AMTs or bikes), simply go to the machine you
want to use. At any branch you either find the clipboard and sign your name in the available spot or there will be a board on
the wall with time slots for you to sign in. Times are limited to 20- minute intervals and there is a 5-minute grace after the
allotted time in case you get on the machines a little late.
5. How do I get assistance in the Health and Wellness Center?
See any Fitness staff person by looking for the shirts that say STAFF on them. They can help you with any questions you
might have regarding the fitness area.
6. Can I bring friends to the YMCA if they are not members here?
See page 7 for detail Guest Policy.
7. How old do you have to be to work out in the fitness center?
See detailed age requirements on page 8.
8. When is the pool/gym open?
Schedules for the pool and gym can be found online at www.crmetroymca.org -> Schedules. Hard copies can also be found at
any branch’s front desk.
9. What are the hours of the building?
In general, our YMCAs are open from 5:30am-10pm Monday through Friday, Saturdays from 7am-6pm and Sundays from
12pm-5pm. However, each branch has its own branch hours. Times change during the summer months so be sure to check
branch information boards for signs.
10. Do you have financial assistance for program or memberships?
The YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving those in the community
regardless of ability to pay. Financial assistance is available for those that qualify thanks to generous contributions to the
YMCA Strong Kids Campaign; the annual sustaining fund drive for the YMCA. To apply, ask a Welcome Center staff person for
information regarding our Income-Based Membership Pricing Program. All allotments are based on a sliding fee scale and are
available for programs as well as membership.
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CEDAR RAPIDS METRO YMCA
HELEN G NASSIF YMCA
207 7th Ave SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
p: 319.366.6421
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MARION YMCA
3100 10th Ave
Marion, IA 52302
p: 319.377.7361
STONEY POINT YMCA
300 Stoney Point Rd SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
p: 319.390.3488
crmetroymca.org
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YMCA CAMP WAPSIE
2174 Wapsie Y Rd
Coggon, IA 52218
p: 319.435.2577
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