POLICIES AND PROCEDURES - ASSOCIATION WIDE

Please be mindful of the following important COVID-19 safety policies to meet operating guidelines set forth by state and local officials. These are subject to change.

• Masks are required at the State College branch.
• Children enrolled in child care programs will follow guidelines set forth by the Department of Human Services.
• If you feel sick, have had a fever in the last 72 hours, or believe you were exposed to COVID-19 within the last 14 days, please refrain from entering our facilities.
• While in our facilities, everyone should practice social distancing (of 6 feet or more) as much as possible.
• 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 regularly.
• Some doors may remain open to limit the need to touch door handles.
• The number of lockers permitted for use may be limited to promote social distancing, but we encourage minimizing use of the locker rooms.
• Water fountains may be closed. Please bring your own water bottle.

PROGRAMMING MODIFICATIONS - ASSOCIATION WIDE

• Outdoor class options will be offered as much as possible.
• Class capacities may be reduced to maintain social distance.
• A complete schedule of programs and classes available at each branch can be found here.
• Online fitness classes will continue to be available on our website.
• Child Watch is only offered at select branches at this time.

FITNESS CENTER USE - ASSOCIATION WIDE

• All equipment should be wiped down before AND after use.
• Y staff will disinfect all equipment each night after closing.