Mission Statement and Core Values
“To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.” The Kosciusko Community YMCA Board of Directors reaffirms our commitment to the mission and strongly encourages the YMCA staff to be intentional and purposeful in modeling and in teaching character development based on Christian principles, which taken together, are like a code of conduct, founded on Biblical teachings. Therefore, we direct our staff members to incorporate a curriculum of age appropriate character development based on the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility into our programs. By emphasizing character development in all of our programs, we challenge youth and adults to accept and demonstrate positive values.
Video Surveillance
For the safety and security of our members, the facility and grounds are under 24 hour video surveillance.
Annual Support
There are many good reasons to provide annual support for the Kosciusko Community YMCA. We have a unique approach to our work with the community, an approach that connects back to the our mission. As a not for profit organization, your financial support helps to provide memberships and program participation for those in need. Each year, we provide tens of thousands of dollars in financial assistance to people in our community. On a yearly basis we seek our members’ assistance in an Annual Support Campaign. Every dollar that you donate stays right here in our county to benefit your friends and neighbors. Please consider donating to help support our Christian mission. Donations to enhance and continue programs are welcome and tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
Need-Based Scholarships
If you wish to join as a member or participate in programs and cannot afford to do so, need-based scholarships, funded by YMCA Annual Support , are available for those who qualify.
Volunteers
Volunteers are essential to our program. As a volunteer you have the opportunity to help make your community a healthier and safer place to live. You can make a difference! Apply to become a volunteer today. Applications are available at all three locations.
Military Personnel
The Kosciusko Community YMCA respects and admires community members who serve in the United States Armed Forces and understands that access to training facilities provides special support for these individuals. We are committed to providing health and wellness support to families of service personnel during times when a parent is deployed. Please see the Welcome Center for details.
Standards
Any person who supports the purpose of the YMCA may become a member of this corporation in accordance with such provisions as may be established by the Board of Directors, and shall so continue to be a member unless the Board or its authorized agents conclude, in its sole discretion, that a member has failed to live up to the standards and commitments of being a member of this YMCA. The YMCA is a family environment and membership may be denied or revoked for any reason. Additionally, the Kosciusko Community YMCA has a no-tolerance policy with regards to those persons who are convicted sex offenders and such persons will not be allowed to obtain or continue membership at the YMCA.
Family Environment
At the discretion of the YMCA, membership or service may be denied or revoked for any reason, including but not limited to: fighting, abusive language, smoking in the facility or on YMCA property, drug use, stealing, inappropriate behavior toward others, or vandalism of facility or property.
Gymnasium Behavior
Foul language, fighting, spitting and other forms of disrespect to other members is prohibited. Shirts must be worn. The gymnastics equipment is for gymnastics classes only. Other use is prohibited unless supervised.
Instruction and Personal Training
Only authorized staff are permitted to engage in skill instruction, coaching or personal training using YMCA facilities and/or equipment. Non-staff engaging in instruction or training will be asked to leave.
Youth Supervision
Children under the age of 4 may enter the locker room with their opposite-sex parent/legal guardian. Family changing areas are recommended for families with older children and are located by the warm water pool. In the pool, children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult unless they are enrolled in a YMCA class.
Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied into the facility by a parent/legal guardian, unless they are enrolled in a supervised class. Children under the age of 10 may be in the Youth Center but must be signed in by and picked up by a parent.
Youth ages 8-11 may utilize the Fitness Center and Mezzanine with parental/legal guardian supervision after completing the Youth Conditioning Class. Both the youth and parent must attend the class together at this age.
Youth ages 12-14 may utilize the Fitness Center and Mezzanine without parental/legal guardian supervision after completing the Youth Conditioning Class. If a youth takes the Youth Conditioning Class between the ages of 8-11 with a parent, they need to take the class again as a refresher when they turn 12. For safety reasons youth ages 12-14 may use the free weight room only with parental/legal guardian supervision.
Youth ages 8-14 may attend some fitness classes with a parent. Please contact the instructor to see if youth ages 8-14 are allowed to participate in the specific class that you are interested in taking.
Youth ages 15-18 may utilize any of the YMCA and our fitness classes without parental supervision.
Pool Policies
Membership Policies
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