Safety is a priority at Watertown Family YMCA. Children 12 years old and under must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian at all times unless they are participating in a supervised program.
As a member of the Y, we invite you to meet with a Y fitness professional to assess your current fitness level, discuss your goals, answer your questions, and develop an appropriate exercise program. You will be introduced to the various types of equipment and programs available to help you reach your fitness goals. An orientation may be scheduled at the Welcome Center.
Feel free to use the lockers in the locker rooms designated for day use only. We recommend that you bring a lock and ask that you remove it when you are finished. If you are interested in renting a locker on a yearly basis, please see the Welcome Center staff for details.
As you enter the Y, please scan your membership card. This allows us to track facility usage and adjust staffing levels when appropriate. It also helps safeguard your membership by ensuring that all users are current members. If you lose your scan card, please notify the Welcome Center, and they will assign you a new one.
We encourage you to wear modest, comfortable workout attire that covers your chest and back. Shirts and shoes are required in all areas of the Y branches, except in locker rooms and pool areas.
The Downtown YMCA Aquatic Center offers swim lessons, lap swimming, open swim, and aquatic group fitness classes for members. Proper swim attire is required. Life jackets are available for children who cannot swim to help ensure their safety. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult while using the pool. Schedules are available at watertownymca.org.
Watertown Family YMCA offers a variety of cardio, spin, and yoga group exercise classes, and you are welcome to join any of them. Check the group exercise schedule to find a class that fits your needs. Our instructors are happy to help you choose the right class.
Yes! Each Y branch ffers Child Watch Centers, allowing parents to work out while their children enjoy a safe, engaging environment. Please
check each branch’s schedule for hours of operation. The maximum stay is 60–90 minutes, depending on capacity.
We encourage you to bring a friend. Your membership includes two guest passes per year. You must accompany your guest, and they will need to provide a government-issued ID. We are always happy to welcome prospective members.
Youth 13–15 years may use the fitness center after completing a training session with a Y staff member. Youth 9–12 years may use the fitness center after completing a training session and MUST BE SUPERVISED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN AT ALL TIMES. For safety reasons, children under 9 years are not permitted in the fitness center.
All Y MEMBERS may use the basketball court. Please check the court schedule for open times. Food and drink are not allowed in the gym. Members must check in at the Welcome Center before accessing the courts.
Basketball courts and soccer fields are available for rent based on availability. For regulations, rates, and scheduling, please contact Paul Passino at ppassino@nnyymca.org or Alexander Scheg at ascheg@nnyymca.org or call 315.755.9622.
Please refer to our tennis and pickleball brochures for reservation details or call the Downtown Y Welcome Center at 315.782.3100.
Membership termination must be completed in person at a Watertown Family YMCA Welcome Center or by emailing customerservice@nnyymca.org.
Yes, the American Kang Duk Won Association, under the direction of Master Robert Lawlor, is the longest running program at the Y. Karate classes are available to Y members for an additional fee. Please contact Master Robert Lawlor at (315) 788-8402 for more information.
To ensure everyone has access to programs and services, Watertown Family YMCA, supported by Northern New York Community Foundation, United States Army Child & Youth Services, and United Way of Northern New York, offers financial assistance to those who are unable to afford memberships, services, or program fees.
Watertown Family YMCA o ers a variety of sponsorship and fundraising opportunities. Funds raised help provide sponsorships for programs, services, and experiences that empower individuals of all ages and backgrounds to reach their full potential.