Etiquette Statement

The YMCA is a shared experience for everyone to enjoy. Each of us can make it better for all by being considerate of others. YMCA members, volunteers and staff pledge to treat one another with Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

Facility Tours

Facility tours are available during our business hours and are free to the public. The tour takes about 15 - 40 minutes and the whole family is invited to participate.

Membership Information

No contracts are required at the YMCA. The purpose of YMCA membership is to involve individuals and families of all backgrounds and abilities in the YMCA so that they can grow healthier.

Always Welcome At YMCAs (AWAY)

The Wheeling YMCA is a member of the AWAY program and you are welcome to visit YMCAs across the country and all around the world. Policies and prices vary according to each YMCA in different cities. When inquiring about facilities and visitation please have current membership card with you.

Member Code of Conduct

Using the principles of Honesty, Responsibility, Caring and Respect as a guide, we have implemented the following Code of Conduct to ensure that all who participate with the Y enjoy a safe, welcoming and comfortable environment.

We ask individuals to act in a manner that upholds these principles at all times when they are in our facility or participating in our programs. We expect those using the YMCA to behave in a way that show respect and caring for others, which includes not using any language or engaging in any action that can hurt or frighten another person or that falls below a generally accepted standard of conduct. Specifically, actions not adhering to these guidelines and are not permitted include:

Wearing inappropriate attire. Attire must be appropriate, including swimsuits only in the pool area, and shoes, shorts and shirts or leotard in other areas of the facility. Clothing with vulgar or profane writing or language is not allowed.

Using angry or vulgar language including swearing, name-calling or shouting.

Making physical contact with a person in any angry or threatening way.

Engaging in sexual activity or contact with another person.

Harassing or intimidating bywords, gestures, body language or any other menacing behavior.

Stealing or other behavior, which results in the destruction of property.

Carrying or concealing any weapons devices or objects which maybe used as a weapon.

Using or possessing illegal chemicals or alcohol on YMCA property or in YMCA vehicles.

Smoking. All YMCA facilities offer a smoke-free environment for those who use them.