The Hampshire Regional YMCA’s priority is to provide a wellness facility, programs and services in a safe and effective manner. The HRYMCA’s reopening plan prioritizes the health and well-being of our members, staff and the communities we serve, following CDC guidelines and the guidelines and recommendations of state and local government authorities.

The HRYMCA’s staged reopening plan actualizes the following assumptions for operations as they relate to the global coronavirus pandemic and its local implications on public health: Stages are not time-based and entering into subsequent stages will rely on guidance from the CDC, state and local authorities, as well as the HRYMCA’s confidence in enforcing compliance with all COVID-19 preventative measures; stages may be modified and revised as guidance changes. Meeting health and community needs will be balanced and focused on preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Throughout each stage we will closely monitor state and local COVID-19 guidelines and illness rates. We will make adjustments accordingly, closing areas and programs as advised.  We will continue to use email, our website and social media channels to inform our community of any changes.  We will utilize an HRYMCA online reservation system and app as well.

We will reopen in stages beginning on July 13.

 Stage 1:

1. 1. Stage 1 begins when our facility opens.  The next stage will begin no less than 2 weeks after. The next stage will be dependent on any state-mandated updates, staffing capacity and our confidence in our ability to open the next area. Next stage readiness means we are able staff and to manage the cleaning needs, traffic flow, reservation system and customer service needs.
   2. Stage 1 includes Membership, Wellness, (i.e. Cardio equipment, circuit room, weight room) Group Exercise (indoor, outdoor, and virtual), Personal Training (indoor and outdoor options) both pools and the upstairs locker rooms for aquatics reservations only.
   3.  During Stage 1, only members age 16 and older are allowed to access the facility.
   4.  Downstairs universal locker rooms may be used for individuals that are unable to physically access the upstairs locker room. They will notify the member services team and we will accommodate them. Individuals that feel more comfortable utilizing the universal locker room may do so.
   5. Locker rooms may not be used by members who are not using the pool.
   6. The outdoor playground is not available during the hours that summer camp is in session (9:00am-5:00pm).  It will open after camp and may be used until dusk.
   7. The outdoor basketball court will not be open in Stage 1 due to summer camp and outdoor group fitness classes using that space.
   8.  The gymnasium, racquetball court, and cycle room will not be open in Stage 1.
   9. Towel service is no longer available.

Stage 2:

1. 1. Stage 2A will begin on Monday, July 27.  Guidelines for facility usage will remain the same as Stage 1, with the following updates:
   2. Members are 13 and older may use the facility.  All members under the age of 18 need a guardian’s signature on their member waiver.
   3. In our Wellness areas: Members will be able to utilize more than one Wellness room (cardio room 1, cardio room 2, weight room, circuit room) during their reserved time as long as the space is not at capacity.
   4. We will offer water aerobics classes in both our large and small pools.
   5. Family swim time will be available in our small pool.
   6. Childwatch will begin during Stage 2B, beginning on Monday, August 3.  See the Childwatch section below for more information.
   7. Private and semi-private swim lessons will also begin on Monday, August 3.  Click here for the swim lesson registration form.
   8. Throughout each stage we will closely monitor state and local COVID-19 guidelines and illness rates. We will make adjustments accordingly, closing areas and programs as advised.

Stage 3A: (beginning September 27)

Aquatics

1. Registration will open at 8:30am on Sundays for the week ahead beginning on September 27.
2. Members are only allotted 3 reservations per week for the large pool ( you may register for the small pool in addition to your 3 swims in the large pool).
3. We will be relying heavily on the honor system.   Please remember YMCA’s four core values of Caring, Honestly, Respect, and Responsibility. While the system may allow you to reserve more than 3, this will be monitored.  If you are taking more than 3 reservations per week you will forfeit all reservations for the following week.
4. We will continue to evaluate this system to accommodate as many swimmers as safely as possible.

Stage 3B: (Updated guidelines beginning October 18)

Click here for new lap swim registration timelines

• There is a maximum of 3 large pool reservations per week per member.  Our team is reviewing the weekly registrations and will cancel any slots over the maximum, and will notify the member through the Motionvibe app.
• All reservation blocks are 45 minutes in length.  Please exit the pool promptly when your reservation slot has finished.  Please note locker room restrictions have changed. You may enter the locker room 5 minutes prior to the start of your swim.  Please wait for your time slot to begin before entering the pool deck.
• There is no longer a time restriction for locker room use at the end of the workout, but we do ask that members keep their time to a minimum since there are capacity restrictions for these spaces.
• Locker Room Expectations: Maintain 6 feet of social distance. Face Covering is required at all times except while in the shower. Members should clean their lockers before and after use with the disinfectant wipes.
•  Please do not ask the lifeguards if you may enter the water before your time slots begins or stay after your swim has ended.  We understand you may want to swim longer than 45 minutes, but in an effort to accommodate as many members as possible we need to limit time in this space for the time being.
• In an effort to remain socially distant, reservation slots will be assigned a locker room.  The first swim of the day will start in the upstairs locker room and each swim after will alternate between the downstairs and upstairs locker rooms.  We will make accommodations for anyone unable to use the upstairs locker room.
• Please note after 3:00p M-F and SAT morning 9:00a-12p the pool may be shared with swim lessons or swim team.  During these times only the upstairs locker rooms are available.
• Household members (adult couples, senior couples, one adult households, and 2 adult households) may share a lane together. Max two people per lane.  Only one person in the household will need to reserve a slot.  Shared lanes must be approved at the welcome center desk and both swimmers will need bracelets.

Basketball

1. Basketball courts will become available October 5  (Half court)
2. Face coverings required
3. Bring your own ball
4. Reserve your space on Motionvibe
5. Time slots available M-F (1 hour) 5:30a, 7:30a, 9:30a, 11:30a, 1:30p, 3:30p, Family Slots (45min) 5:00, 6:00, 7:00p / Sat-Sun (1 hour) 9:00a, 11:00am Family Slots , 1:00pm

Racquetball

1. Racquetball court will be available October 5
2. Face coverings required
3. Bring your own equipment
4. 2 people at a time
5. Time slots available  6:30a, 8:30a, 10:30a, 12:30a, 2:30p, 4:30p, 6:30p

WELLNESS

1. Our Cardio Room 2 will switch from Studio 1 to the back half of the gymnasium.
2. A new workout area will also be available for members to utilize. Our former spin room will become the Functional Strength room, containing battle ropes, slam balls, TRX trainers, kettlebells, jump boxes, free weights, an ARC Trainer and a recumbent bike. This area will have a capacity of five members per time slot, and reservations will be required on MotionVibe.

GROUP EXERCISE

1. Beginning the week of October 5, the following classes will be held in Studio 1: Monday: 7:00am HIIT and Sculpt, 9:00am Cardio/Strength Combo and 5:45pm Yoga;  Tuesday: 10:30am Functional Strength; Wednesday: 7:00am HIIT and Sculpt and 9:00am Cardio Sculpt; Thursday: 10:30am Functional Strength; Friday: 9:00am Tabata Fusion.

2. Studio 2 capacity: 7; Studio 1 capacity: 10.

3. Indoor cycle classes will be returning to the group exercise schedule on November 2 – more details to come!

4. Just a reminder to bring your own mats to class. Mats are required for yoga and Pilates classes.  Members are also asked to wipe down their own dumbbells after class.

• Members will use a new online reservation system to schedule their time slot in the YMCA. The allotted time per member is an hour and 15 minutes (the last time slot of the day during the week is only one hour).  During Stage 2, members will continue to sign up for the area where they want to begin their workout, but can move to another room as long as that space is not at capacity.  When a member is ready to move to another room, they must notify a Guest Services staff person so they can be tracked in the reservation system.  If you need assistance with the reservation system please call the Welcome Center for assistance. You will need your member ID to create your account, which can be found on your Membership card.
• Members must have a reservation to be in the building. If a member arrives at the facility and has not made a reservation the staff will review the number of slots available. If a slot is available the staff will train the member on how to use the system and allow them to use the facility at that time. If they arrive past the beginning of the hour and 15 minute time slot they still have to leave when that time slot is over.  We will continue to assess the needs for reservations throughout our stages and adjust to ensure ease of access as needed.
• Beginning in Stage 2B on Monday, August 3, members can reserve time slots for their children to be in childwatch up to 48 hours in advance.  See the childwatch section for time slots.

Registration Slots in our Wellness Center, Cardio Room 2, Weight Room and Circuit Room are as follows:

Monday-Friday:

• 5:30a-6:45a
• 7:00a-8:15a
• 8:30a-9:45a
• 10:00a-11:15a
• 11:30a-12:45p
• 1:00p-2:15p
• 2:30p-3:45p
• 4:00p-5:15p
• 5:30-6:45p
• 7:00p-8:00p* Note this is only an hour slot

 Registration Slots Saturday and Sunday are as follows:

• 8:30a-9:45a
• 10a-11:15a
• 11:30a-12:45p
• 1:00p-2:15p

Equipment available in each cardio room:

Cardio Room 1 (Wellness Center)

Cybex treadmills

Matrix treadmills

ARCs with moving arms

AMTS

Steppers

Upper body trainer with a seat

Cardio Room 2 (gymnasium)

Matrix Recumbent Bikes

Cybex Recumbent Bikes

Cybex upright bikes

ARC trainers with no moving arms

Matrix Ellipticals

Spin bikes

Rowers

Upper body Trainer without a seat

Free weight stations

A Functional Strength area will be available in the cycle room beginning October 5, including:

TRX trainers

Battle ropes

Slam balls

Jump Boxes

Kettlebells

Free Weights

ARC Trainer & Recumbent Bike

Reservation times for the Functional Strength Room will be as follows:

Monday-Friday:

• • 5:30 am-6:15am
  • 6:30am-7:15am
  • 7:30am-8:15am
  • 8:30am-9:15am
  • 9:30am-10:15am
  • 10:30am-11:15am
  • 11:30am-12:15pm
  • 12:30pm-1:15pm
  • 1:30pm-2:15pm
  • 2:30pm-3:15pm
  • 3:30pm-4:15pm
  • 4:30pm-5:15pm
  • 5:30pm-6:15pm
  • 6:30pm-7:15pm

Sat.-Sun.

• • 5:30 am-6:15am
  • 6:30am-7:15am
  • 7:30am-8:15am
  • 8:30am-9:15am
  • 9:30am-10:15am
  • 10:30am-11:15am
  • 11:30am-12:15pm
  • 12:30pm-1:15pm
  • 1:30pm-2:15pm

Aquatics Reservation times: See the Motionvibe reservation site for specific times.

• No Call/No Show Policy: If you are not at the building within 30 minutes of your reserved time and you have not called, you may lose your spot.
• If a member does not show up for a reserved time, we will contact the member to discuss. If this happens 3 times, the member’s ability to access the facility will be suspended for 48 hours.

1. Parking: Please park in the Massasoit or Prospect Street lots.  In the Prospect Street lot behind our building, please do not park in the first five spaces closest to the back door due to summer camp.  The Woodlawn Ave. lot will be closed due to summer camp and outdoor group exercise.  Members may also utilize on-street parking, being respectful of our neighbors and adhering to any posted requirements.
2. All members will be required to wear face coverings while in our building.  Members are not required to wear face coverings while in the physical pool,  during outdoor group exercise classes (when physical distancing is happening), and/or during indoor group exercise classes with members distanced 14 ft. apart (markings on the floor will indicate each member’s zone).  Face coverings are required in all other areas.  Face coverings will be supplied by members, but our Y will have extra on hand.  If a member is unable to wear a face covering for any reason, they may not utilize the YMCA.
3. A limited numbers of individuals will be allowed in the building and this will be based off of square footage or capacity which will be tracked by the HRYMCA reservation system. (per state 8 per 1,000 sq. ft.)
4. All members will be asked to self-certify prior to entering the facility. The questions members will need to answer are as follows:
   • Have you been in close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19?
   • Are you experiencing a cough, shortness of breath or sore throat?
   • Have you had a fever in the last 48 hours?
   • Have you been around anyone with COVID-19?
   • Have you traveled outside of the state to an area requiring 14-day self-quarantine according to the Massachusetts requirements?
5. If members have traveled outside of the approved states, they must self-quarantine for 14 days per Massachusetts state regulations.
6. The facility will be designated by zones, and each member will have a bracelet which will match the zone “color” they registered for. Each member will receive a bracelet upon entry of the facility when they check in at the welcome table at the front of the building. The bracelets are designated by color for certain areas of the facility, based on the area they registered for. The color coding goes as follows:
   • Cardio Room 1 (Wellness Center) – Neon Green
   • Cardio Room 2 (Studio 1) – Teal
   • Circuit Room – Red
   • Free Weight Room – Orange
   • Large and Small Pool – Blue
   • Indoor Group Exercise – Yellow
7. All Members will be engaged in cleaning protocols for cleaning the equipment.
8. Face coverings are required.  Refer to facility guidelines for details.
9. A new member code of conduct (agreement)/member waiver will need to be signed before being allowed back access to utilizing the building.
10. Members are asked to leave their valuables at home since the Member Services department will no longer hold on to valuables, and since locker rooms are not available to everyone that accesses the facility. If a member needs to they will be permitted to bring bags and personal items into the spaces where they are exercising.
11. Disposable wipes and hand sanitizer are available in each area of the facility for member and staff use.
12. Upstairs Locker rooms will  only be available to members utilizing the pool.
13. Guests and reciprocity (nationwide) members are not be allowed in the building.

• As of July 27,  members ages 13 and older are allowed to reserve and utilize the facility. Members under the age of 18 need a guardian signature on their membership waiver. Parents and guardians must sign the waiver for anyone under the age of 18.
• Members will continue sign up for the room they initially want to begin their workout in (still maintaining the hour and 15-minute block of time). Members will be able to utilize more than one Wellness area during their reservation slot as long as the space isn’t at capacity.
• Once members move on to another Wellness room, they cannot reenter a space for tracking purposes.
• When a member is ready to enter another room they need to notify a Guest Services so the staff can track them within the reservation database.
• We have updated the Circuit Room maximum to 4 people.
• Staff will continue to monitor closely the room capacities.

Cardio Room 1 (Wellness Center) -Neon Green Bracelet

1. Members are expected to wear a face covering at all times in this area.
2. Members are not required to disinfect equipment prior to use, but may do so if they feel more comfortable.
3. A member will know a machine is available for use if there is a green cone on the machine.
4. Members will wipe down machines after each use and then place the red cone on top when the workout is complete.
5. Cone Protocol: Red and Green cone system is used; Green means the equipment is clean and ready to use. A Red cone means the equipment needs to be cleaned prior to use. The equipment must have a green cone for a member to use: After a member utilizes a piece of cardio equipment they are expected to clean the piece of equipment and place a red cone on the piece. Then a staff member will come over and reclean the piece of equipment and once the correct disinfectant time has lapsed (wipes take 1 minute) a green cone will be replaced on the machine to be put back in rotation for use.
6. The equipment available in this room is as follows: Cybex treadmills, Matrix treadmills, AMTs, stair steppers, ARC trainers with moving arms, upper body trainer with a seat.

Cardio Room 2 (Studio 1) -Teal Bracelet

1. Members are expected to wear a face covering at all times in this area.
2. Members are not required to disinfect equipment prior to use, but may do so if they feel more comfortable.
3. A member will know a machine is available for use if there is a green cone on the machine.
4. Members will wipe down machines after each use and then place the red cone on top when the workout is complete.
5. Cone Protocol: Red and Green cone system is used; Green means the equipment is clean and ready to use. A Red cone means the equipment needs to be cleaned prior to use. The equipment must have a green cone for a member to use: After a member utilizes a piece of cardio equipment they are expected to clean the piece of equipment and place a red cone on the piece. Then a staff member will come over and reclean the piece of equipment and once the correct disinfectant time has lapsed (wipes take 1 minute) a green cone will be replaced on the machine to be put back in rotation for use.
6. A total amount of 20 members will be allowed in this space.
7. The equipment available in this room is as follows: Matrix recumbent bikes, Cybex recumbent bikes, Cybex upright bikes, spin bikes; ARC trainers without moving arms; Matrix ellipticals; upper body trainer without a seat;  free weight training stations (with 2 lb. – 20 lb. dumbbells); and rowers.

Circuit Room-Red Bracelet

1. Members are expected to wear a face covering at all times in this area.
2. Members are expected to use every other machine; “working-in” on sectorized equipment is not permitted.
3. Members will be expected to disinfect the equipment after use and follow the cone protocol.
4. Members are expected to socially distance, maintaining 6 feet apart.
5. A total of 4 members will be allowed in this space.
6. The free weight and circuit room will share a staff person that will walk through both zones to answer any questions, monitor usage and disinfect equipment between use.

Free Weight Room-Orange Bracelet

1. Members are expected to wear a face covering at all times in this area.
2. All equipment in the free weight room should be cleaned before and after exercise by members; YMCA staff will be rotating into this space frequently to support cleaning efforts.
3. All of the pieces of equipment will be cleaned and disinfected during 15 minute breaks between reservations and at night.
4. A total of 5 members will be allowed in this space.
5. The free weight and circuit room will share a staff person that will walk through both zones to answer any questions, monitor usage and disinfect equipment between use.

Functional Strength Room

1. Members are expected to wear a face covering at all times in this area.  Members age 15+ are allowed to utilize this space.
2. All equipment in the functional strength room should be cleaned before and after exercise by members; YMCA staff will be rotating into this space frequently to support cleaning efforts.
3. All of the pieces of equipment will be cleaned and disinfected during 15 minute breaks between reservations and at night.
4. A total of 5 members will be allowed in this space.
5. A staff person will periodically walk through both zones to answer any questions, monitor usage and disinfect equipment between use.

Personal Training

1. Personal trainers and their clients working together must allow 6 ft. of space while wearing a face covering within the facility; our trainers will ensure exercises are modified so that no close proximity required.
2. Personal Trainers will utilize the stretch room and outdoors as much as possible. Members need to coordinate space reservations with their trainer.  Please contact Rachel Achmad at rachel.achmad@hrymca.org.
3. Personal Trainers will use verbal cues and demonstrations for corrections; no physical contact is allowed at this time.
4. Our trainers/Clients responsible for sanitizing after EACH USE of all equipment.

Indoor Group Exercise: Studio 1 & 2-Yellow Bracelet

1. Our members will reserve their slot for indoor and outdoor classes via our online reservation system.
2. At this time, Studio  1 class size is capped at 7, and Studio 2 class size is capped at 10.
3. Members are expected to wear a face covering to the studio, and any time they are moving throughout the room, outside their “zone”. These zones will allow 14 ft of distance between participants.
4. The YMCA will offer many group exercise classes outdoors to create more social distancing (weather permitting).
5. We will continue to offer virtual programming.
6. We will provide members with a space to socially distance by 14 ft. from other participants in the indoor studio. We will provide markers on the floor to designate the center of their space.
7. The member will choose needed equipment (while wearing their face covering) and set up their zone.
8. At the end of classes members will wipe down their equipment and put it away in the hallway racks.
9. A staff member will mop the floor to disinfect after each class has ended.

Outdoor Group Exercise Guidelines

Due to unpredictable New England weather (i.e. pop-up thunderstorms), outdoor classes are subject to change without notice. We will make every effort to post outdoor class cancellations on our website at least one-hour prior to the class start time, if necessary.

1. All participants should park in the lot behind the Y building off of Prospect Street.
2. Meet your class instructor in the upper parking lot off Woodlawn Ave.  Some classes will remain there, others will use space on the grass.
3. Only active Y members may register for our outdoor classes.
4. No classes will run if the temperature is 90 degrees or above; classes will be canceled if it’s raining.
5. Members participating need to have an account on our online reservation system.
6. Class limit (as of now) is 12 participants – this is subject to change based on state guidelines.
7. Sign up 48 hours ahead.
8. Wear a face mask to and from class location.
9. There will be no access to restrooms inside the Y as members inside the building must have a reserved time to be there.
10. Bring your own mat/towel and water bottle.
11. Each participant must sign up separately (i.e. one person cannot bring a family member under one reservation).
12. Social distancing is required at all times.
13. Questions? Email Lynne Zusi with questions at lynne.zusi@hrymca.org 

Large Pool-Blue Bracelet (as of October 19)

1. Aquatics Reservations: Members reserving a slot for the large pool will reserve a 45-minute time slot.  The lifeguard will blow the whistle at the 45-minute mark and ask all members to exit the pool.
2. Six members are allowed to reserve a slot at a time prior to 2:00pm. Each member will have their own lane.
3. For lap swim times after 2:00pm, lanes will be shared among lap swimmers, swim team, and swim lessons.  We will continue to clean the pool deck between each reservation and uphold our strict safety guidelines.
4. Face coverings will be required for staff and swimmers while in the pool area, excluding when the swimmers are in the pool.  Lifeguards are not required to wear a face covering while on the chair unless interacting with members less than 14 feet away.
5. Showering before entering the pool areas will be mandatory.
6. Participants will enter from the doors from the upstairs locker rooms or the double glass doors if needing to use the downstairs universal locker rooms. They will exit back out of the upstairs locker room doors.
7. If a member needs to use the chair lift for getting in or out of the pool(s) they will be the first person to get into the pool. When they are ready the lifeguard will lower them into the water and then return the lift to the proper position. The lifeguard will wipe down the seat and remote control. When exiting the pool, the member will be one of the first people to exit the pool.
8. The pool deck will have directional markings for members to follow the flow on the deck. Members will enter the large pool in the shallow end.
9. Members will place their personal belongings in a cubby system on the large pool deck or in designated locker space in the upstairs locker room.
10. There will be no use of YMCA aquatics equipment at this time.  A member may bring in their own equipment to use for their workout.

Small Pool-Blue Bracelet

1. Aquatics Reservations: Members reserving a slot for the small pool will reserve an hour and fifteen-minute time slot but the last 15 minutes of the time slot will be designated for members to rinse and change.
2. The small pool daily reservation time slots will be starting their rotations at 8:00am and closing at 7:45pm.
3. Four members are allowed to reserve a slot at a time. Each member will have their own lane.
4. Face coverings will be required for staff and swimmers while in the pool area, excluding when the swimmers are in the pool.  Lifeguards are not required to wear face coverings while on their chair unless interacting with members less than 14 feet away.
5. Showering before entering the pool areas will be mandatory.
6. If a member needs to use the chair lift for getting in or out of the pool(s) they will be the first person to get into the pool. When they are ready the lifeguard will lower them into the water and then return the lift to the proper position. The lifeguard will wipe down the seat and remote control. When exiting the pool, the member will be one of the first people to exit the pool.
7. The pool deck will have directional markings for members to follow the flow on the deck.
8. There will be no use of YMCA equipment at this time.  A member may bring in their own equipment to use for their workout.
9. Members will place their personal belongings on a bench at the end of their lane on the small pool deck or in designated locker spaces.
10. When the lifeguard blows the whistle at the end of the hour block, members will exit the pool and grab their belongings. They have 15 minutes to rinse, change, and exit the facility.

Water Aerobics – (As of October 19)

Large Pool Classes

1. We are now offering Deep Water Aerobics classes five days a week, 9:45-10:20am!
2. Our capacity for classes at this time is 15 people per class (3 people to a lane).
3. Each member will use the locker room associated with their Motionvide sign up.
4. Each member may only reserve a maximum of 3 deep water classes a week and 2 shallow water classes.
5. Reservations will be available at 8:00am two days before the class.
6. The teacher will instruct from the deck.
7. All 5 lanes are available for participants. The lane lines will remain in the pool, so members will have to move around the lane lines to get to their lane.
8. Members must wear their mask while on the pool deck. Members must bring their own towels and leave out of the door they entered at the end of the class.
9. Members are asked to shower prior to coming to the Y.
10. Members can place their belongings in the designated zones on the bleachers or in the cubbies.
11. Deep water class participants can register to use either the upstairs or downstairs locker room.  This is done via motionvibe when registering for the class.  Space is limited due to capacity restrictions via state mandate.

Small Pool Classes 

1. We will offer Shallow Water on Monday (Ranny) and Wednesday (Jennifer) at 8:35-9:15 am in the small pool.  Members may begin checking in at 8:30am. We are also offering an Arthritis class on Monday and Wednesday 11:35am-12:15pm. Members can begin checking in for Arthritis at 11:30am.
2. 6 people can register per class.
3. Reservations will be available at 8:00am two days before the class.
4. Each member will use the locker room associated with their Motionvibe sign up.
5. The teacher will instruct from the deck.
6. The whole pool is available for participants. (lane lines will remain in the pool during class).
7. Members must wear their mask while on the pool deck.  Members must bring their own towels and leave out of the door they entered.

Family Swim Time – Small Pool 

1. The small pool will be split in half and each family cannot exceed 5 family members from their same membership unit.
2. There will be two family reservation slots available for each time slot.
3. Each family will be designated a universal locker room to use during their reservation time slot. Once each group is done utilizing their locker room they will switch the sign outside the space to red and staff will disinfect the space.
4. For supervision reasons all family members must be in the pool.
5. The YMCA will not provide any flotation devices, noodles, etc. Members are welcome to bring their own flotation device.
6. Any swimmer that requires a flotation device needs to be within arm’s length of their parent/guardian.

Private and Semi-Private Swim Lessons 

Private lessons: $140

A private swim lesson will be taught by one of our highly skilled aquatics staff.  Once your private lesson request sheet is submitted, a staff member will contact you to set up a set of four individualized classes.  Private swim lessons will be held in both the large and small pools depending on the availability and the swimmer’s skill set.  Instructors will develop a personalized lesson each class to best suit the swimmer’s needs.

Instructors will meet you at the welcome center desk and escort you and your swimmer to the universal changing rooms and then to the pool.  Instructors will be wearing a mask at all times.  For more information please contact the Assistant Aquatics Director Stephanie Matrow or the Aquatics Coordinator Kevin Walker via email.  Stephanie.Matrow@hrymca.org or Dolphins.swimteam@hrymca.org

Semi-Private: $100

Family lessons give an opportunity for families to have a safe and effective swim lesson experience together.  Family lessons will be scheduled by interested members filling out the request sheet.  An aquatics staff member will then contact you to schedule a personalized set of four lessons with one of our amazing instructors.  There is a maximum of three swimmers from the same household membership per swim lesson.

Instructors will meet you at the welcome center desk and escort you and your swimmer to the universal changing rooms and then to the pool.  Instructors will be wearing a mask at all times.  If parents would like to get in the water and participate in the lesson, they are more than welcome.

For more information please contact Assistant Aquatics Director Stephanie Matrow, or Aquatics Coordinator Kevin Walker, via email: Stephanie.Matrow@hrymca.org or Dolphins.swimteam@hrymca.org

LOCKER ROOMS (Changes taking effect October 19)

• Per Phase 3 Step 2 of MA Safety Standards: Locker room and showers are now available for use by all members!
• Face coverings are required throughout the locker room, with the exception of the shower.
• Members are responsible for cleaning their locker before and after use with the disinfecting wipes provided.
• Physical distancing of six feet should be maintained, and the lockers have been marked off to help with distancing.
• Some of our Lower Locker room showers have been shut off to help with social distancing.
• Saunas and Steam Rooms remained closed at this time.
• Our locker rooms can only reach 50% capacity based on the state guidelines, so members are asked to be efficient with their time.

Childwatch is now being offered in the A Place (Formally known as the Amaze Place) for ages 6 weeks – 9 years!

Our staff have been working hard on developing procedures, guidelines and plans to include additional health and safety precautions required by the state and local health officials, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). As a result, the HRYMCA Childwatch Department has been restructured to meet those guidelines.  We are pleased to offer children an opportunity to spend time indoors engaging in a healthy, social, and recreational experience while their families have the opportunity to exercise!

In an effort to ensure the safest environment for our children and staff, and to meet state mandates, there will be several changes to the Childwatch experience. Please see our summary of the Childwatch changes, as well as basic care information to be implemented below:

Hours Available for Ages 3-9 years:

Monday- Friday:

• 4:00-5:15p
• 5:30-6:45pm

Saturday and Sunday:

• 8:30-9:45am
• 10:00-11:15am

NEW! Hours Available for Ages 6 weeks – 3 years:

Monday/Wednesday/Friday:

• 9:00-10:15am
• 10:30-11:45am

CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT

**Staff must wear masks at all times **

Check-In:

• Parents will register their child on our online reservation system and reserve their space in Childwatch up to 48 hours in advance.
• Childwatch staff will verbally ask the following questions to the parent. Childwatch staff will wear appropriate PPE equipment. If any of the below are yes, the child will NOT be allowed to enter Childwatch. The child must return home with their parent or caregiver.
  • Today or in the past 24 hours, have you or any household members had any of the following symptoms:
    • Fever of 100.0 or above, felt feverish, or had chills
    • Cough
    • Sore throat
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Gastrointestinal symptoms (diarrhea, nausea, vomiting)
    • Fatigue
    • Headache
    • New loss of smell/taste
    • New muscle aches
    • Any other signs of illness
    • In the past 14 days, have you had close contact with a person known to be infected with COVID-19
    • In the past 14 days, have you or anyone in your household traveled out of New England?
  • If all the answers to the above are NO, they are signed in by Childwatch staff. Staff will make note of where the parent/guardian will be going based on the colored wristband. Should the parent/guardian relocate, they will alert Childwatch staff.
  • Parent and Child will use hand sanitizer prior to signing in, then they can join the other children in the A Place.
  • Parents will not be allowed in the Childwatch rooms.

 Check-Out:

• Only the parent that signed in the child will be permitted to sign the child out.
• Childwatch staff will be waiting at the door for Parents/Guardians at designated pick up times:
• M-F: 5:15pm
• M-F: 6:45pm
• Weekends: 9:45am
• Weekends: 11:15am
• Child will be signed out by Childwatch staff and use hand sanitizer before leaving.

 Physical Distancing and PPE

• Staff and children will be required to maintain physical/social distancing as much as feasible.
• Wearing of a face covering will be required for all staff and for children.
• Families should provide their child with a sufficient clean masks or face covering.

Intensified Cleaning & Disinfecting 

• Intensified and frequent cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting of frequently touched surfaces and shared spaces will occur throughout the day and between each Childwatch reservation shift.
• For all children, hand sanitizing and hand washing will be encouraged and supervised before/during/after each rotation within the room.
• In addition to our traditional orientation and training, all Childwatch staff have been required to attend a training specific to COVID-19 health and safety regulations mandated by local, state and national health agencies before returning to work.

Childwatch Activities will include:

• Arts & Crafts
• Games and Manipulatives
• Table Sports
• Legos and Blocks