Membership Policy

Guidelines for Appropriate Attire
The YMCA is committed to fostering a healthy, welcoming, and respectful environment for all its participants and members. To ensure that everyone feels comfortable and safe, we have established the following dress code guidelines. These guidelines apply to all individuals using YMCA facilities and participating in YMCA programs. YMCA members and participants are expected to wear attire that is appropriate, modest, and conducive to a positive and safe atmosphere. Clothing with discriminatory or inappropriate messages, images, or graphics is strictly prohibited.

Enforcement and Compliance
The YMCA staff is responsible for enforcing the dress code policy. Members and participants who do not comply with the dress code may be asked to change into appropriate attire or leave the facility until they meet the guidelines.

Respectful Communication
YMCA staff will address dress code violations respectfully and discreetly. Members and participants are encouraged to communicate any concerns or questions regarding the dress code to YMCA staff.

Exceptions and Accommodations
The YMCA recognizes that some exceptions to the dress code may be necessary for medical, religious, or cultural reasons. Members and participants requiring accommodations should inform YMCA staff to ensure appropriate arrangements are made.

Make-up classes will be scheduled only in the event that the YMCA cancels the class. Programs missed for personal reasons cannot be made up. If a class is missed due to serious illness or injury, a credit or refund may be issued if a doctor’s written confirmation of illness or injury accompanies the request.

If you are incorrectly charged due to the YMCA’s failure to cancel or put the membership on hold, a full refund will be given as long as the refund is accompanied by proper documentation (ie, hold form, cancellation form, email, etc).

Activities - Draft Payment Agreement
I hereby authorize the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges to automatically charge my credit card each month for payment of this enrollment. Should I choose to cancel or change this enrollment, I must notify the YMCA in writing at least 14 days prior to my next renewal and will be required to pay any outstanding balance and fees due for any time enrolled that has not yet been paid for. Should the authorized charge decline, I will be notified to correct my account information immediately. Failure to respond may result in suspension of participation. The YMCA reserves the right to terminate this agreement and services should the authorized charge to my credit/debit card or checking account decline. I understand that a reprocessing fee of $25.00 may be charged for all declined drafts. I understand that I am in full control of my payment. Should I choose to pay in advance of my scheduled payment, I can do so online or in person at my branch's Welcome Center. I understand that credits/refunds will not be issued for missed classes due to participant absence or inclement weather. For more information or to make a change to your program registration, please contact us at 973-758-9039.

If the authorized charge to my account is declined, I will be notified to correct my account information immediately.  A re-processing fee of $25.00 may be charged to all declined drafts.  Failure to respond to notification will result in a financial hold on my membership participation.  I understand that I will be liable for any and all monthly draft payments and administrative fees to reinstate my membership. The YMCA reserves the right to terminate this agreement should the authorized charge to my credit/debit card or my checking account be declined after 2 consecutive attempts. 

I understand that the monthly membership rate may periodically increase and I will be advised 30 days prior to the increase. Should the rate change be unacceptable to me, I can terminate the membership agreement with 14 days’ notice. I understand that notice is required prior to your next scheduled draft date to stop membership charges. Should I decide to terminate my membership, I agree to notify the YMCA in writing, giving 14 days’ notice. After receipt of written notification and fulfillment of the required 14-day notice, the YMCA will end the pre-authorized charges to my credit/debit card or my checking account. My membership participation will be active through the last day that has been paid for. 

Member and Participant Protection Policy 

We take very seriously the safety and well-being of our members and participants and, to that end, have established policies and procedures that protect people (and particularly children) utilizing our programs and facilities. The law imposes an affirmative duty on the YMCA and its members and participants to prevent child abuse, bullying or other forms of abusive behavior. Any person having reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to child abuse or acts of child abuse is to report this immediately. Such reports, where possible, shall contain the names and addresses of the child and his parent, guardian, or other person having custody and control of the child and, if known, the child's age, the nature and possible extent of the child's injuries, abuse or maltreatment, including any evidence of previous injuries, abuse or maltreatment, and any other information that the person believes may be helpful with respect to the child abuse and the identity of the perpetrator. 

The YMCA reserves the right to deny access or membership to any person. This includes but is not limited to, any person engaged in child abuse or bullying as well as those persons who are known to have been accused or convicted of any crime involving child abuse, sexual abuse or is a registered sex offender. By signing the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges membership form you certify that neither you nor anyone on your membership has been accused or convicted of a criminal offense listed above. 

All members and participants must recognize that the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges is dedicated to the welfare of all. In order to maintain a consistent and cooperative environment, the Management of the YMCA requests that all members and participants using its facilities refrain from the use of foul language, abusive actions or inappropriate behavior and recognize that good sportsmanship, fair play and a cooperative attitude govern behavior at all times. Rules for participation in a program are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. It is understood that everyone will be treated as individuals and respect shown for reasonable differences in tastes, preferences, abilities, and range of behavior patterns. Respect others as well as the buildings, equipment, and the natural environment. Refrain from smoking, possessing alcoholic beverages, firearms or other weapons, and any illegal substances. Adult members should avoid conversations with unrelated minors and refrain from being alone with unrelated minors while using the facility. 

The YMCA reserves the right to dismiss someone from the organization whose conduct is not in the best interest of the YMCA, without refund. Failure to observe this code may result in the termination of privileges. The loaning of your membership card will result in the termination of membership privileges. 

The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges “YMCA” adopts this Policy as a measure to protect the safety, health, and welfare of members participating in athletic programs. The YMCA believes a concussion testing and return-to-play policy for members suspected of sustaining a concussion will protect the member from the risk of more serious health problems. The YMCA requires strict adherence to this Policy in the event a member may have sustained a head injury or an injury that could cause a concussion.

If it is suspected a member sustained an injury that could cause a concussion or if signs observed by others or symptoms reported by the member are those signs and symptoms of a concussion, the member’s parents will be contacted by appropriate YMCA personnel, the member will be immediately removed from the activity and the member will not be allowed to return to practice or play until the member receives a medical examination conducted by the member’s physician. The member’s physician must make a determination on the presence/absence of a concussion.

If the member is concussed or injured, the physician will appropriately treat the member and shall be required to provide a medical release, without limitations, indicating when the member can return to the activity.

If the member’s physician determines the member is not concussed or injured, the physician shall be required to provide a medical release, without limitations, with a return-to-play date. Physician clearance notes that are inconsistent with this concussion policy may not be accepted by the YMCA.

Members who have sustained a concussion may return to full participation when he/she meet the criteria above. All coaches and sport directors must complete a Concussion Training Program that is stipulated by YMCA management.

A copy of this Policy will be provided to the parents or guardians of all members prior to their participation in a YMCA athletic program. Parent or guardians shall be required to acknowledge receipt of this Policy.

Certain activities at the YMCA have risks which are inherent to the activity. When partaking in these activities, members and participants assume responsibility for these risks. If you have any questions regarding these risks, please contact the appropriate Department Director.

If the YMCA must close, delay opening or close early, an announcement will be made on each of our branch websites, Facebook page and send an email.

Recorded videos from the security cameras in the YMCA’s facilities are the property of the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges and will not be shared with members/participants.

Video will be shared with members of law enforcement upon request and the YMCA will comply with all subpoenas for video coverage. The YMCA recognizes that from time to time, special circumstances may arise and the Y may be able to share the video outside of the parameters above upon consultation with the YMCA’s legal counsel.