Youth Policies
Youth Policies
We are happy to welcome children and teens to the PJCC and include them among our Members and guests.
Please note, PJCC facilities are for Members only. Public users are invited to use our facilities, such as the Fitness Center or pools, with the purchase of a guest pass. All Center Members (2 years and over) must present a valid membership card upon arrival and all guests must sign in. Refer to PJCC Byer Athletic Center rules and regulations for specific guidelines and age restrictions.
6 Years of Age and Under
- Must check in with a supervising adult or parent who will accompany them to and from all classes or programs.
- Must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times when using all PJCC facilities unless registered in a supervised activity.
- Are not permitted on the fitness floor or in the sauna or steam room.
- Must be accompanied by an adult in their gender-respective locker room. Children 36 months of age and older are not permitted in the opposite sex locker room and should use family changing rooms.
- Children 6 years of age and younger, and any age child not swim safe, requires a guardian in the water within arms’ reach at all times.
- Must be supervised when using the whirlpool during permissible hours and at the pools.
- Adult must stay at the pool area while child is in swim classes.
7–12 Years of Age
- Must check-in with a supervising adult or parent who will accompany them to and from all classes or programs.
- Must be always accompanied and supervised by an adult when using all PJCC facilities unless registered in a supervised activity.
- Center Members may swim by themselves, but a parent MUST be in the facility. Lifeguards may use discretion in the enforcement of this rule. It is the parent’s responsibility to remain with a child who is a poor swimmer, regardless of age.
- Center Members ages 11–12 may participate in open gym by themselves, but a parent MUST be in the facility. They may also use the Fitness Center with a parent after completing the Youth Fitness Certification program, otherwise they are not allowed on the fitness floor.
- Center Members are allowed to participate in age-appropriate youth fitness classes and must be checked in by an adult.
- Are not permitted to use the sauna, steam room, or whirlpool.
13–17 Years of Age
- Center Members 13–17 years of age are allowed to use the Fitness Center without a parent after completing a fitness orientation.
- Those 14 years and older may use the whirlpool.
Upcoming Youth Programs
Babies & Bagels: Play, Laugh, and Connect!
Sunday, June 29, 2025 ● 11:00am – 12:00pm
Join us for Babies & Bagels, a welcoming playgroup where little ones (0-3 years) and their grown-ups can enjoy songs, stories, and playtime—while parents and caregivers connect over bagels and […
Summer Days at the Pool
Sunday, June 29, 2025 ● 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Join us for some awesome Summer Fun by the pool! We’ll have an inflatable slide that’s perfect for making a splash and enjoying the sun. Whether you’re looking to relax […]
Family Fun Days
Saturday, July 19, 2025 ● 10:00am – 2:00pm
Join us for family fun! Kids 2-8 can enjoy games, a bounce house, crafts, & more while parents connect