Can YGBW members bring guests to the YMCA?

YGBW Members can bring guests following the guidelines below. Note that the guest policy is different for indoor and outdoor facilities.


Indoor Facility Guest Policy

  • What is the Indoor Facility Guest Policy?
    • All membership units, excluding youth and short-term memberships, are eligible to receive three complimentary guest passes per year for our indoor facilities.
    • The three guest passes are provided for each membership unit, not individual member.
    • Each pass can be used for up to four guests as long as they visit at the same time.
    • The complimentary guest passes are not available to use for our outdoor pools and waterpark. Please visit our website for the most up to date information on outdoor pool and waterpark guest policies, as this information is posted seasonally.
    • All guests aged 18+ must:
        • Present a valid photo ID before accessing the facility
        • Be screened in the National Sex Offender Registry, as all who enter the Y are. The Y reserves the right to deny access to anyone who appears on the National Sex Offender registry.
        • Sign the YGBW Liability Waiver. For guests under 18, an adult 18+ must sign the liability waiver prior to entry.
    • Child Watch and group exercise classes are available for guests if space permits. Ask about availability upon facility check-in.
    • If a member has used all of their guest passes, additional guest passes can be purchased for $15 per person (no cost for children 2 and under) per visit at the Welcome Center.
    • All facility guidelines, privileges and restrictions must be observed at all times.
    • YMCA management reserves the right to limit access, and/or remove individuals from the facility at any time.
    • Individuals can visit three times using a guest pass (regardless of whether the member host is the same or not) and/or day pass that was purchased before needing to obtain a YGBW membership.
    • Guests 14 and under who wish to visit our pools will be swim band-tested. See Water Safety below for details.
    • Youth memberships and short-term memberships do not receive complimentary guest passes.However, youth on a multi-person membership can bring guests in accordance with the following guidelines:
Member Age Guest Age Policy
11 and under 17 and under Must have an adult in the facility with them at all times. This adult also signs the YGBW liability waiver for the minor guest. 
18+ Must have consent of adult member on the multi-person membership to accompany the minor in the facility. The guest signs the YGBW liability waiver. 
12-17 11 and under Must have an adult in the facility with them at all times. This adult also signs the YGBW liability waiver for the minor guest. 
12-15 Host youth stays with the guest while in the facility. The guest must have an adult 18+ on the host membership or the guest's parent/guardian who is 18+ sign the YGBW liability waiver for the minor guest. 
16-17 Host youth stays with the guest while in the facility. Must have adult 18+ sign the YGBW liability waiver for the youth. 
18+ Guest signs the YGBW liability waiver.

 

Outdoor Pool and Waterpark Guest Policy

  • What is the Outdoor Pool Guest Policy?
    • Please visit our website at ymcagbw.org for this information, which is posted seasonally. 

Day Pass Policy

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine welcomes those who are not members to visit and use our facilities so long as space permits by purchasing a day pass.

  • What is the Day Pass Policy?
    • Day passes can be purchased at the Welcome Desk for $15 per person per day. There is no charge for those ages 2 and under.
    • Guests on a day pass who are under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult who is at least 18 years of age at all times when in the facility.
    • All guests aged 18+ must present a valid photo ID before accessing the facility.
    • Child Watch and Group Exercise classes are available if space permits. Ask about availability upon facility check-in.
    • Individuals can visit three times using a day and/or guest pass (regardless of whether the member host is the same or not) before needing to obtain a YGBW membership.
    • All facility guidelines, privileges and restrictions must be observed.
    • YMCA management reserves the right to limit access, and/or remove individuals from the facility at any time.
    • Non-members 14 and under who wish to visit our pools will be swim band-tested. See Water Safety below for details.