membership Dues

* The registration fee is applicable to all new members joining the YMCA. This is a one time fee as long as your membership is kept current. In case of cancellation, a 30-day grace period is allowed to renew your membership without paying this fee. Registration fees are allocated for improvements and renovations so that we may provide you with a safe and well-maintained facility.

† The Electronic Funds Transfer (Bankdraft) is a convenient transfer of membership dues from your bank or credit card to the YMCA each month. Your membership is continuous until we receive written notice of your cancellation. Written notice of cancellation must be received 30 days prior to the date of your transfer.

It is the members’ responsibility to check monthly bank or credit card statements to assure the proper amount is being deducted from their account and, when necessary, that the cancellation has taken effect. Contacting your bank or credit card company issuer does not cancel your bank draft. No refunds will be given for a draft that occurs during the interim.

Financial Assistance

The YMCA believes that its programs and services should be accessible to everyone. We also know that sometimes people need financial support to afford these services. Financial assistance is extended to those demonstrating that they are unable to pay in full. Applications for both Membership and Program Assistance are available at the Front Service Center. This help is made possible by the YMCA’s annual Campaign for Youth, SB Foundation, Lottie Daniel Fund and the campaign’s generous contributors.

Membership Categories

"Y- Community Member"
A Y-Community Member can register for youth swim lessons or other activities on a session by session basis. Y-Community Members may only participate in programs for which they are enrolled. Y-Community Members do not have facility use privileges.

"YMCA Family Member"
A YMCA Family Membership allows your child to participate in Learn to Skate activities, Recreational Swim, Y-Skate and Family Fun Nights, Dance and Martial Arts free of charge. Youth swim lessons and gymnastics have a slight additional fee. Late sign-ups may be taken by paying a $5 late fee. See the Youth Activity Guide for more information.

Special Leave
Your membership may be put on a “freeze” status for medical reasons only. This abeyance period must be a minimum of 4 weeks, and no longer than an accumulated 6 months. Requests must be accompanied by a doctor’s verification prior to approval of membership freeze. No retroactive credit will be given.

Conditions of Membership

• Membership dues, joining fees and program fees subject to change.
• Joining fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• The YMCA reserves the right to revoke any membership.
• The YMCA does not carry health or accident insurance on members or program participants.
• YMCA membership photo ID card is required for admittance. ($5 charge for replacement of lost

Membership Benefits

Facility Features

• Program / Aerobic Center
• Cybex VR2 Resistance Training
  
• Olympic and Free Weights
  
• Precor Cross Trainers
  
• Life Fitness Cross Trainers
  
• Treadmills
  
• Lifecycles
  
• Stairmasters
  
• Stairmill
  
• Rower
  
• UBE Arm Ergometer
  
• Schwinn Cycle Bikes
  
• Treadwall
  
• Outdoor Heated Lap Pool
  
• Outdoor Jacuzzi
  
• Dry Saunas
  
• Outdoor Running Track
  
• Outdoor Basketball Courts / Hockey Arena
  
• Picnic Benches
  
• Playground Area
  (M-F after 6:00 pm & weekends)

Facility Membership Features

• Unlimited Facility Use
  
• Babysitting (additional fee)
  
• Nationally Certified Fitness Staff
  
• Aerobics & Group Fitness Classes
  
• Studio Cycle Classes
  
• Yoga / Pilates Mat Classes
  
• Tai Chi
  
• Water Aerobics
  
• Fitness Evaluation
  
• Equipment Orientation
  
• Wellness Program
  
• Y’s Way to a Healthy Back (slight additional fee)
  
• Y’s Way to Weight Management (slight additional fee)
  
• AED / First Aid / CPR Certification (slight additional fee)
  
• 12-Week First Step Program “Get Started”
  
• YMCA Lifeguard Certification (additional fee)
  
• Lap and Family Swim
  
• Karate for Adults and Youth
  
• Youth Swimming Lessons (slight additional fee)
  
• Youth Ballet
  
• In-line Skating Instruction
  
• Youth Sports (additional fee)

Membership Policies

Credit and Refund Policy
The Montecito YMCA does not provide refunds on joining fees in the case of cancellation. A service charge of one month’s dues will be charged on membership cancellations requiring the processing of a refund. In lieu of a cash refund, credit may be applied toward YMCA programs or future membership dues for the full amount of the refund. (Credit must be used within 3 months of the date it is issued.) The YMCA reserves the right to cancel any program due to lack of enrollment, in which case a full refund will be given. Credit will be issued in case of cancellation by participant prior to program start date.

Admittance Policy
No matter how hard we try, we cannot possibly recognize all 2,000 facility members and 1,500 program members; therefore, we require that ALL members bring their YMCA membership cards every time they use the facility. Members who do not bring cards may be denied access to the facility.

Insurance
Members, guests and program participants are advised that they use all YMCA premises, facilities, equipment and program activities at their own risk. The YMCA carries no accident insurance on your behalf. Membership

Call the YMCA for a tour and complete information about joining the YMCA family. Rates and fees depend upon categories, age and financial conditions. Please call 969-3288 for more information. The YMCA offers swim lessons, gymnastics, and much more to YMCA Family and Single Parent Family Members.

A.W.A.Y. Program
Always Welcome At YMCAs! Enjoy your membership throughout the United States. To accommodate our members who travel, our YMCA is a participant in the YMCA’s nationwide visiting member program. Inquire at the Front Service Center for the directory of participating YMCAs. Local YMCAs may be used 6 times per month free of charge.

Y – Babysitting
Your child will be well looked after and involved in play with other children while you are participating in Y fitness programs. Quality group babysitting for children age 4 months through 9 years is available.

• M–F: 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
• Sat: 8:00 am – 12:15 pm

Each child is allowed a maximum of 90 minutes per day in babysitting. Parents must be participating in a YMCA program while using this service.

• Rates: The baby sitting regular rate is $5.00 for 1st child and $3.00 for each additional child.

Your Guests Are Welcome!
Montecito Family YMCA members are welcome to bring guests to the YMCA. Guests are limited to three complimentary visits per year. Guests of a YMCA member must be accompanied by the member, and no more than 2 guests per family per visit will be admitted. A picture ID or YMCA Member Card is necessary when you check in at the Front Service Center. A limited number of guest passes may be obtained from the Membership Director. All guests under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult (see the Membership Director for more information).

Towel Rental
Towels can be rented two ways:

• A NON-REFUNDABLE towel card may be purchased at a cost of $5 for 11 towels or $10 for 22 towels.
• Towels may also be rented daily for 50 cents each with an ID card as a deposit.

Parking
Because the Montecito Family YMCA is concerned about people, we would appreciate your thoughtfulness toward our neighbors. Please DO NOT PARK on Lemon Grove Lane or Mira Monte, in private driveways or private parking areas. We encourage you to make arrangements to carpool, walk, jog, or find alternative ways to get to the YMCA without driving. This will save you money, create less pollution, and help improve the parking situation. In accordance with the law we have reserved three parking spaces for the disabled. PLEASE be considerate and keep them available for those in need.

Loss Policy The YMCA is not responsible for lost or stolen articles. Please lock your possessions securely in lockers provided for your use. Locks remaining on lockers overnight will be cut off. Check at the front service desk for lost and found. Unclaimed articles will not be kept after 15 days.

Facility Rules & Proper Attire

1. No food, drink, or gum allowed in exercise rooms.
2. Work-out (tennis) shoes, shirts, and clothes required (closed toed shoes with non-marking soles, no high heels or sandals allowed in exercise areas).
3. The Multi-Use Room and equipment is for YMCA use only.
4. Please lock all valuables in the lockers provided in the front lobby. The Montecito YMCA is not responsible for any lost, damaged or stolen property.
5. Wipe down exercise equipment after each use.
6. Thirty minute maximum on any cardio exercise equipment while members are waiting.
7. Rude, improper behavior, or inability to follow YMCA rules may mean cancellation of your membership. Remember “Character Counts” at the Montecito Family YMCA.
8. No cellphone use allowed inside facility or at the pool. No picture phone use allowed on premises.
9. No dogs allowed.
10. No smoking allowed on YMCA property. Members or Guests under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be asked to leave the facility.
11. Children in carriers or strollers not allowed in adult fitness areas.
12. The black top basketball court and fenced playground area may only be used when preschool and after school programs are not in session. Appropriate shoes must be worn at all times. All preschool play equipment (i.e. tricycles, wagons, etc.) is off limits.

Pool Rules
Please be respectful to the lifeguards. They are here to make your YMCA experience safe and enjoyable. Obey all rules and regulations. Parents or guardians are responsible for supervising their children. Lifeguards are on duty to enforce rules and to respond in case of emergency.

1. No diving, running, or rough play allowed. No obscenities.
2. All persons using the pool or Jacuzzi must take a shower before entering.
3. All children 12 years and younger (unless in the 7th grade) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children must be 13 years of age (or in the 7th grade) and have a current YMCA member card to use the sauna, Jacuzzi, exercise equipment, or lap swim. See Youth Policies for more information.
4. All children who are not potty trained must wear swim diapers or liners at all times. Please be courteous and use locker rooms/cabanas provided to change your child’s suit.
5. No glass containers allowed on YMCA property at any time.
6. Children 5 years of age or in Kindergarten and older must use gender appropriate locker rooms.
7. Proper swim attire must be worn. No cut-offs.
8. Swimmers with long hair must wear swim caps or tie their hair back.
9. If more than 2 swimmers per lane, everyone must circle swim.
10. Spitting, blowing of the nose or discharge of bodily waste in the pool is prohibited.
11. No alcohol, drugs or illegal substances allowed on YMCA property.
12. Obey the Lifeguard’s safety instructions at all times. Individuals breaking YMCA rules or perceived to be a threat to the safety of others will be asked to leave and may have their membership revoked.
13. Young children or non-swimmers need to be within arm’s length of a responsible adult.
14. Adults can only be responsible for two non-swimmers at a time.

Sport Court Skate Policies

1. Roller Hockey is allowed only during scheduled times.
2. All in-line skaters 12 years old (unless in the 7th grade) and under must be directly supervised by their parents or be in a YMCA supervised program.
3. Do not use court when wet.
4. Skates and safety equipment are available during Family Skate Nights.
5. Skaters must wear the following Safety Gear: Open Skate & Skate Lessons. Wrist, knee, & elbow pads & helmets. Skate brakes must be taped. Roller Hockey - Knee pads, elbow pads, shin guards, helmets (w/ face guard), hockey gloves, mouth piece, & cup.

Youth Policies

1. All children 12 years old and younger (unless in the 7th grade) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian or YMCA instructor at all times.
2. Individuals 13 (or in the 7th grade) through 17 must go through a YMCA orientation and have a signed parental consent form on file. Consent forms & orientations times can be obtained at the front service desk.
3. Individuals must be a minimum of 13 years of age (or in the 7th grade) and have a current YMCA member card to use the sauna, Jacuzzi, exercise equipment rooms, to lap swim or attend adultoriented fitness classes.

Class Policies

1. Parents or guardians of the children 6 years and younger need to remain where the class/lesson is held to provide direct supervision. Those 7 -12 years of age must have a parent or guardian on site.
2. Late sign-ups will be taken only with the approval of the program director or class instructor. No refunds will be given after the session has begun.
3. Y-Community members are allowed to participate only in programs for which they are enrolled.
4. Class participants should ask the instructor for information about proper attire, behavior, and other important information.
5. No food, gum, or drink is allowed into the program center. Shoes and personal items must be stored outside the program center in the storage unit.
6. During classes, respect the instructor and observe all safety rules. Instructor’s word is final.
7. It is the parent’s responsibility to keep children not enrolled in class quiet and in the appropriate area while class is in session.
8. The black top basketball court and fenced playground area may only be used when preschool and after school programs are not in session. Appropriate shoes must be worn at all times. All preschool play equipment (i.e. tricycles, wagons, etc.) is off limits.

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