COVID-19 POLICIES:
All YMCA of Centre County facilities are OPEN. Per guidance from local health officials and the CDC, a few important guidelines and operational changes are listed below. Please keep in mind, these guidelines are subject to change based on new information or additional guidance from health officials. REVISED program schedules for each of our 4 branches can be found by clicking here.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES - ASSOCIATION WIDE
UPDATED MASK POLICY EFFECTIVE JULY 3: In response to Governor Wolf’s official order requiring face coverings in the state of Pennsylvania, we are making the following adjustments to our current policy regarding masks in our facility effective July 3, 2020.
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- Masks must be worn when moving from machine to machine or from exercise to exercise. They are not required when operating the machine or performing the exercise.
- Masks will continue to be required in all common areas.
- Masks are not required when using our pools or participating in group exercise classes where social distancing requirements can be met.
- All Y staff will continue to wear masks in common areas within our facilities.
We appreciate your patience as we continue to evaluate our COVID-19 policies and make adjustments to ensure the safety of everyone entering our facilities.
- If you feel sick, have had a fever in the last 72 hours, or believe you were exposed to the Coronavirus within the last 14 days, please refrain from entering our facilities.
- Anyone entering our facilities must sign an updated waiver. Please be sure to stop by the front desk on your first visit back to our facilities or sign your waiver ahead of time by clicking on the appropriate link: Adult WaiverMinor Waiver
- While in our facilities, everyone should practice social distancing (of 6 feet or more) as much as possible.
- All YMCA of Centre County staff will wear a face mask at all times and practice social distancing with the exception of on-duty lifeguards and child care staff who will follow licensing guidelines.
- We ask that everyone sanitize their hands regularly throughout their YMCA visits to help keep themselves and others safe. Hand sanitation stations have been installed throughout the facilities.
- High-touch surfaces, including light switches, the front desk counter, door handles, and table tops will be disinfected every 30 minutes.
- Everyone over the age of 3 will be required to wear a mask when entering our buildings and in all common areas. Masks will not be required when performing strenuous exercise. Children enrolled in child care programs will follow mask guidelines set forth by the Department of Human Services.
- Some doors will remain open to limit the need to touch door handles.
- The number of lockers permitted for use will be limited to promote social distancing, but we encourage minimizing use of the locker rooms.
- All water fountains will be closed. Please bring your own water bottle.
- Nationwide membership will not be accepted during this time.
PROGRAMMING AND FACILITY OPERATIONS - ASSOCIATION WIDE
- Group exercise classes and other programming will be limited. A complete schedule of programs, personal training sessions, and classes available at each branch during this time is available here. Online fitness classes will continue to be available on our website.
- Child Watch will not be offered at this time.
FITNESS CENTER USE - ASSOCIATION WIDE
- Use of cardio equipment will be limited to every other machine to encourage social distancing.
- All equipment MUST be wiped down before AND after use.
- Y staff will disinfect all equipment each night after closing.
- Face masks will not be required when performing strenuous exercise.
STATE COLLEGE BRANCH: FACILITY SCHEDULES AND UPDATES
MODIFIED Hours of Operation
- Monday - Friday: 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Group Exercise Fees
We hope you enjoyed the opportunity to participate in some of our classes for free this month. Please be aware that monthly unlimited group exercise fees will resume on Wednesday, July 1.
If you wish to cancel your participation in unlimited group exercise classes and not be charged for the month of July, please contact Cindy Lupton at [email protected] or 814-237-7717 PRIOR to July 1.
For a list of group exercise classes currently on the schedule at the State College Branch, please check out the schedule link below.
Child Watch
Child Watch at the STATE COLLEGE BRANCH is open as of Monday, June 15. The following NEW Child Watch guidelines will be in effect upon reopening.
- No more than 12 children will be permitted in the Child Watch room at a time. You may be required to wait for a space to open up before you drop off your child.
- You may be asked to limit your child’s time in the Child Watch room to 1 hour depending on how many children are utilizing this service during your visit.
- Children over the age of 5 must wear a mask.
- Children will undergo a temperature check upon arrival. If your child has a fever of 100.4 or higher, they will not be permitted to enter.
- If your child is feeling sick or experiencing flu-like symptoms, they will not be permitted to use this service.
Pool Use
- Wet Pilates and Water Fitness in the evenings are back! Starting Monday June 22, with Wet Pilates at 6:10 PM. You can still sign up for our water classes using the links below.
- Wet Pilates: Mondays from 6:10-6:55 PM (7 weeks): $42 for members/$77 for non-members. Information and registration: https://www.ymcaofcentrecounty.org/locations/state-college-branch/programs/aquatics/wet-pilates/
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- Water Fitness: Wednesdays from 6:10pm-6:55pm (7 weeks): $42 members/$77 non-members. Information and registration: https://www.ymcaofcentrecounty.org/locations/state-college-branch/programs/aquatics/water-fitness/
- As part of our promise to continually evaluate and adjust usage of our facility since reopening, we have decided to implement the following change in the Recreation (lap) Pool schedule effective Monday, June 8.
- Monday through Friday mornings from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM will be reserved for senior lap swimming ONLY. Members aged 55 and up will be allowed to swim in the lap pool during this time. Seniors, along with all other lap swimmers, are welcome throughout the rest of the day, but only our senior members will be allowed use of our lap lanes for this 90 minute session each weekday morning. This change has been implemented to protect the health of our most vulnerable members. Please adjust your lap swimming times accordingly. We will be evaluating the impact of all facility usage continually and may adjust this new policy as needed.
- Pools will be open for exercise only and with restrictions on attendance to maintain minimum standards for social distancing. Please be advised that you may be required to wait for spaces to open up before entering the pool.
- The Recreation (lap) Pool will allow no more than two swimmers in a lane at one time. The Therapy Pool will be open for exercise only with no more than 12 swimmers permitted in the pool at one time.
- All pool programs, including exercise classes, swim lessons (both group and private), and swim team will not operate at this time.
Program/Facility Schedule
Important Information Regarding Gym Use:
- Small Gym
- Monday-Friday: Childcare use only
- Saturday and Sunday: Open gym
- Gym A
- Priority use:
- Senior fitness classes
- Private personal training
- Open gym and free shooting
- Priority use:
- Gym B
- Priority use:
- Senior fitness classes
- Open gym and free shooting
- Priority use:
BELLEFONTE BRANCH: FACILITY SCHEDULES AND UPDATES
MODIFIED Hours of Operation
- Annex:
- Monday - Friday: 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Main Building:
- Monday - Friday: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Pool Use
- The pool will be open for exercise only and with restrictions on attendance to maintain minimum standards for social distancing. Please be advised that you may be required to wait for spaces to open up before entering the pool.
- The pool will allow no more than two swimmers in a lane at one time.
- All pool programs, including exercise classes, swim lessons (both group and private), and swim team will not operate at this time.
Group Exercise and Personal Training Schedule
MOSHANNON VALLEY BRANCH: FACILITY SCHEDULES AND UPDATES
MODIFIED Hours of Operation
- Monday - Friday: 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Sunday: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Group Exercise Schedule
PENNS VALLEY BRANCH: FACILITY SCHEDULES AND UPDATES
MODIFIED Hours of Operation
- Monday - Thursday: 5:30 AM to 8:00 PM
- Friday: 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Group Exercise Schedule
Inclement Weather Policies:
Occasionally, weather impacts our ability to hold regularly scheduled programs or events. Check out your branch's Inclement Weather Policy for information on how decisions about weather-related closures or cancellations are made. Important alerts regarding class schedules, program cancellations, branch closures, and more will be posted below.