Guests are considered to be anyone who is not listed on an active YMCA membership.

Guests are considered to be anyone who is not listed on an active YMCA membership. 

We love when our members share the YMCA experience with friends and family! To ensure a safe, welcoming environment for everyone, the following guest guidelines apply.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• All guests must be accompanied by an active YMCA member who is at least 18 years old. 

• Guests must check in at the Membership Desk with their sponsoring member. Guests may not enter or check themselves in.

• The sponsoring member must present their membership card at check-in.

• Members may bring only one guest or one guest family per day.

• Non-members are limited to three (3) guest visits per calendar year. No exceptions.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

Prior to entry, all guests must:

• Present a valid government-issued photo ID (18+).

• Provide your legal name and emergency contact information.

• Sign a facility liability waiver (parent/legal guardian signature required for minors).

• Have a photo taken for identification purposes. 

Entry will not be permitted without completion of these requirements.

WHILE IN THE FACILITY

• The sponsoring member is fully responsible for their guest and their conduct.

• The sponsor must remain in the facility at all times. Members may not check in a guest and leave.

• Sponsors and guests must remain together in the same activity areas. Members may not attend a class while their guest uses another area of the facility, and vice versa.

• Guests may participate in drop-in classes only if their sponsor participates.

• Guests may not reserve classes in advance.

• Guests do not have access to Kids’ Zone or enrichment programs.

GUESTS UNDER 18

• Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a member who is 18 years or older.

• The sponsor must sign the facility liability waiver prior to entry.

• The responsible adult must remain in the facility for the duration of the visit.

Failure to follow this policy may result in denial of entry or loss of guest privileges.

Any membership changes, including billing and member information, must be done by submitting an online Membership Change Request Form on or before the 25th of each month to take effect on the 1st of the following month. Membership Change Request Forms are available in the Membership Section under “Change Membership” at sevymca.org (www.sevymca.org/manage-my-membership). Any changes to a membership account could result in a change of membership type and rate. Any changes that increase the monthly dues will require a pro-rated fee to be collected at the time of the change. Please note that the name you will see on your billing statement is “Young Men's Christian Association of Southeast Ventura County." Any member added to a membership account must show a valid government-issued photo ID upon their first visit to the facility, take a photo and sign the facility liability waiver.

You may place your month-to-month membership on hold by submitting an online Membership Change Request Form on or before the 25th of each month to take effect on the 1st of the following month. Membership Change Request Forms are available in the Membership Section under “Change Membership” at sevymca.org (www.sevymca.org/manage-my-membership). Memberships are prepaid for the entire month and no partial refunds will be provided for holds or cancellations. Holds are allowed for a maximum of three (3) months, per calendar year. Your membership and all associated fees will automatically reinstate once my membership hold expires.

You may cancel your month-to-month membership at any time through your online membership account. Memberships are prepaid for the entire month and no partial refunds will be provided for holds or cancellations. Paid-in-full memberships cannot be refunded, placed on hold or terminated prior to expiration date. Memberships are nontransferable, are for facility access and not based on facility usage. You will have to pay joining fees and enrollment fees when rejoining the YMCA.

Membership dues will be drafted on the 1st of the month and are required to be paid monthly with either a credit card, debit card or EFT on file. Prepaid gift cards are not accepted. It is your responsibility to notify the YMCA of Southeast Ventura County of any changes of address, and/or billing information being used for monthly dues, including credit card expiration. All membership dues are subject to change with a thirty (30) day notice and membership fees are nontransferable, are for facility access and not based on facility usage. It is Your responsibility to dispute any billing discrepancies within 90 days of their first appearance on my financial statements; after 90 days, You waive Your right to dispute such discrepancies. You hereby authorize Your bank or credit card company to make your payment for monthly dues, any unpaid past dues, and any other fees, taxes or charges from the account shown below. You agree to pay YMCA of Southeast Ventura County a fee of $25.00 and any late charges, as well as any other charges allowed by law for any EFT or credit card charge not honored by Your bank or credit card company. YMCA of Southeast Ventura County may, upon written or email notice to me, change the date and/or the rate of the monthly dues which are debited from my account. You understand that Your membership will automatically be a month-to-month membership.

The YMCA Nationwide Membership Program allows active, full-facility YMCA members to visit participating YMCAs across the country. By participating in Nationwide Membership, Members agrees to release the National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America and its independent and autonomous member associations from claims of negligence for bodily injury or death in connection with the use of YMCA facilities and from liability for other claims, including loss of property, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

ELIGIBILITY & CHECK-IN

• Visitors must have an active, full-facility YMCA membership in good standing.
• Program-only memberships. Renew Active, Silver & Fit, and similar programs are not eligible for Nationwide access.
• Nationwide members must check in through the Nationwide Membership system upon each visit.
• If a member does not appear in the Nationwide database, they must contact their home YMCA to resolve the issue prior to entry.
• A valid government-issued photo ID is required.
• Members may scan in using their home YMCA key tag.
• A signed facility liability waiver must be on file prior to entry.

USAGE GUIDELINES

• Nationwide members may visit participating YMCAs as often as they like, provided they use their home YMCA at least 51% of the time.
• Members who primarily use a YMCA of Southeast Ventura County location may be asked to transfer their membership to a local branch.
• Access to the facility, pools, and group exercise classes is permitted as space allows.
• Reservations for group exercise classes are not available to Nationwide visitors.

YOUTH & FAMILY ACCESS

• Nationwide members do not have access to Kids’ Zone.
• Session-based youth enrichment programs are not available to Nationwide visitors.
• Drop-in youth classes may be attended if space permits.
• A parent or legal guardian must remain onsite at all times when a minor is participating.
• For guests under 18, a parent or legal guardian must sign the facility liability waiver prior to entry.

GUEST PRIVILEDGES

• Nationwide members may bring guests in accordance with the YMCA of Southeast Ventura County Guest Policy. All guest requirements and limitations apply.

In exchange for good and valuable consideration, the adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, You hereby give the YMCA of Southeast Ventura County, its volunteers, employees, and any other person or entity acting with its permission the right to take, copyright, use, and publish photographs or videos of me and/or my children for the purpose of any YMCA advertising, promotion, or other purpose consistent with the YMCA mission. You agree that any such photograph or video is the property of the YMCA of Southeast Ventura County, and hereby waive all rights thereto. You further waive any right to inspect or approve any printed or electronic material that may be used in conjunction with photographs or video, or to approve the use to which the photographs or video may be applied.

The YMCA of Southeast Ventura County does not carry health or accident insurance on its members or participants. All expenses incurred in the treatment of illness, injuries, or accidents will be the responsibility of the participant and his or her parents or guardians.

• Members and guests may use their choice of a family locker room, private changing space or locker room corresponding to their self-identified gender.
• Clothing or coverings are required in all “shared” spaces within the locker room.
• No cell phone use, video chat or photos allowed while within the locker room area.
• Children ages 11 and under must have adult supervision in locker rooms.
• Lockers are available for daily use only.

You agree to receive emails from the YMCA of Southeast Ventura County about membership, program updates, promotions, and special events. You can view our privacy policy at www.sevymca.org/privacy-policy and manage your email preferences within each email.

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The YMCA of Southeast Ventura County is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all individuals. We strive to provide equal access to our facilities, programs, services, and activities in accordance with applicable laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 

Individuals who require reasonable accommodations or modifications to participate in YMCA programs or access YMCA facilities are encouraged to contact the YMCA in advance whenever possible. Requests will be reviewed on an individual basis to help ensure participant safety and program integrity. 

Service animals trained to perform tasks for individuals with disabilities are welcome in accordance with applicable law. Emotional support, therapy, comfort, or companion animals that are not trained service animals may not be permitted in YMCA facilities or programs. 

The YMCA reserves the right to deny or limit participation when necessary to protect the health, safety, or well-being of participants, members, guests, staff, or volunteers, or when an accommodation would fundamentally alter the nature of a program or create an undue burden.

To help ensure a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment for all members, guests, participants, volunteers, and staff, the following behaviors are prohibited on YMCA property, in YMCA vehicles, and during YMCA-sponsored programs or events:

• Use, possession, sale, or being under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or unauthorized controlled substances
• Smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes, vaping devices, or tobacco products on YMCA property
• Carrying, displaying, or concealing firearms, weapons, or dangerous objects, except as otherwise permitted by law and YMCA policy 
• Harassment, intimidation, bullying, discrimination, or threatening behavior through words, gestures, body language, electronic communication, or any other conduct 
• Physical violence or unwanted physical contact, including fighting, threatening actions, or abusive behavior
• Verbally abusive behavior, including profanity, vulgar language, insults, name-calling, yelling, or discriminatory remarks
• Sexually explicit language, gestures, or behavior, including inappropriate physical contact or sexual harassment 
• Viewing, displaying, or listening to sexually explicit, violent, or otherwise inappropriate content 
• Inappropriate, unsafe, or non-family-friendly attire
• Theft, vandalism, misuse, or destruction of YMCA or personal property
• Sharing, transferring, or allowing another person to use a membership card or account
• Sneaking unauthorized individuals on YMCA property
• Loitering or remaining on YMCA property outside of authorized program or facility use
• Solicitation, unauthorized sales, promotion of outside businesses, or personal/private training by anyone other than authorized YMCA staff or approved partners
• Photography, video recording, or audio recording of members, guests, or staff without prior consent and YMCA approval where required
• Disruptive, unsafe, or unlawful conduct that interferes with YMCA operations or the safety and enjoyment of others 
• Failure to follow YMCA policies, staff directions, or posted facility rules 

By entering into this Membership Agreement, you understand and agree that membership privileges may be suspended or revoked in response to behavior in violation of these terms. You assume responsibility for all individuals listed on my membership and agree that they, too, will abide by these terms.

In addition, the Y reserves the right to deny access or membership to any person who has been convicted of any crime involving sexual abuse, is or has been a registered sex offender, has ever been convicted of any offense related to the use, sale, possession, or transportation of narcotics or habit forming and/or dangerous drugs, or is presently or habitually under the influence of dangerous drugs or chemicals, narcotics, or intoxication beverages. 

Members and guests are encouraged to take responsibility for their personal comfort and safety by asking any person who threatens their comfort to refrain from such behavior. Anyone who feels uncomfortable in confronting a person directly should report the behavior to a staff person on duty. In order to be able to carry out these policies, we ask that members and guests identify themselves when asked. The Y will investigate reported incidents. Suspension or termination of Y membership privileges may result from a Page 4 of 6 determination by the Y if in its discretion a violation of the Y member’s Code of Conduct has occurred.

The YMCA of Southeast Ventura County conducts regular sex offender screenings on all members, participants, and guests. If a sex offender match occurs, the YMCA reserves the right to cancel membership, end program participation and remove visitation access. 

Members and guests may not use YMCA of Southeast Ventura County facilities for commercial purposes, content creation, or social media influencing activities including but not limited to filming, photographing, live streaming, or recording content for public distribution without prior written authorization from YMCA management. Identification as an “influencer,” content creator, or similar does not exempt any individual from these rules.