YMCA HOMESCHOOL ACTIVITY DAYS RULES

 

There must be a home school supervisor designated during every Home School Thursday.  This person will check in at the member service desk and check out before leaving.  The use of a parent home school supervisor is for the protection and safety of the children using the facility as well as to keep the cost of the program low.  A higher usage fee would result if the YMCA had to hire a supervisor for the program.  The supervisor will be responsible for the proper usage of the YMCA facility and equipment as well as the safety of the children.

 

General Usage Guidelines

·     The gym and multi-purpose room will be available for home school usage during the set times.  The pool will be available the last Thursday of the month from 2:00-2:45 if usage warrants.

·     All children and families must sign in.

·     Please accompany all small children to the locker rooms/bathrooms.

·     No children are allowed to participate in the program without a parent present.

·     Any conduct detrimental to the YMCA principles, such as use of alcohol, tobacco or gambling is strictly prohibited.

·     The YMCA assumes no responsibility for providing insurance coverage for individual group participants.

·     Each parent shall be responsible for the conduct of their children.

·     The YMCA requires adult supervision of children.

·     Clean up shall be the responsibility of the home school group. All items relocated during the use of the facilities shall be returned to their original places. All trash shall be removed from the floors and tables.

·     No child(ren) will be left unattended.

 

Facility Rules

The following rules and regulations also must be upheld while using the Mattoon Area Family YMCA.

 

Pool Rules

Ø      Showers are required before entering the pool!

Ø      All children must be able to touch the bottom of the pool comfortably. If unable to complete this requirement, children must be accompanied by an adult or guardian.

Ø      No gum, candy, drinks, or smoking in pool area.

Ø      For your safety, no running, wrestling, or horseplay around pool or locker rooms.

Ø      Swimmers must have a swimsuit to swim, no cut-offs, shorts or t-shirts allowed.

Ø      Persons with open sores, rashes, or infections will not be allowed in pool. No bandages are to be worn in the pool.

Ø      No diving or somersaults from the sides of the pool and starting blocks.

Ø      Do not hang on the ropes or lane markers.

Ø      Swimmers age 8 and under must have a parent present.

 

Equipment Rules

Ø      Use of YMCA equipment must be requested.

Ø      All equipment must be used in appropriate manner.

Ø      The Home School Parents shall take responsibility of group’s actions including financial responsibility for any damages to YMCA property and equipment and or theft of YMCA property or equipment.

Ø      All equipment must be put back in appropriate storage location.

 

Multi Purpose Room

Ø      No food or drink in room.

Ø      Shoes should be removed upon entering room.

Ø      Room is for children ages 8 and under.

Ø      There must be a responsible parent in the room with the children at all times.

Ø      Ask before taking anything out of the closets and return as you have found the items.

Ø      Please do not use the exercise balls or punching bags.

Ø      Please monitor use of the water fountain.

 

Scooter Rules

Ø      Don’t stand on.

Ø      Don’t have pulled.

Ø      Don’t shove, sling, throw empty scooter across floor.

Ø      Any failure to abide by these rules will cancel the availability of the usage of the scooters.

 

Gym Rules

Ø      No dunking or hanging from the rims or nets.

Ø      No children under 14 on walking and jogging track unless accompanied by an adult.

Ø      No foul language will be tolerated.

Ø      No half court shots will be allowed.

Ø      No fighting, wrestling or horseplay will be allowed.

 

YMCA Responsibilities

Ø      The YMCA will provide a certified lifeguard for all open pool times as well as swim lessons.

Ø      The YMCA will provide, if attainable, the required equipment.

 

 

The YMCA’s goal is to provide a safe and physically motivating atmosphere for the home school families, as well as an excellent opportunity for fun and meeting new friends.  Thank you for respecting our rules for the safety of your children. 

 

If you have any questions, please email Shelley Tobens at tobens@consolidated.net