MORE HOURS. MORE WORKOUTS.
Work out on your schedule with 24/7 fitness access to the Y.
WHAT IS 24-HOUR ACCESS?
The YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas is piloting 24-hour Access at five centers to offer more flexibility and improve member experience.
- This benefit is available at no extra cost to adult members.
- Starting June 2, 2025, Mathews and Middlesex Family YMCA members can access wellness areas after hours.
- Beginning on June 16, our Greater West Point, R.F. Wilkinson, and Luter Family YMCA centers will also have 24-hour Access.
- We will expand Access to other centers in 2026.
- Ages 18+ can participate.
- This feature is available only to active YMCAVP members.
HOW TO USE 24-HOUR ACCESS
- Scan your key tag at the reader at the front entrance during 24-Hour Access hours.
- You will have Access only to the wellness floor and restrooms. Other areas are restricted.
- State-of-the-art security equipment is in place to monitor the building during 24-hour Access hours.
HOW TO OPT IN TO 24-HOUR ACCESS
- Stop by the Welcome Center at your center listed above starting today and inform them that you'd like to activate your 24-Hour Access right away. A staff member will also update your photo if needed.
24-HOUR ACCESS CODE OF CONDUCT
24-HOUR ACCESS FAQ
The following YMCA locations will be offering 24-hour access:
- Mathews Family YMCA
- Middlesex Family YMCA
- Greater West Point Family YMCA
- Luter Family YMCA
- R.F. Wilkinson Family YMCA
We are working through a process of evaluating how our buildings are designed, and how they can best accommodate 24-hour access. It will take time to evaluate and determine the best course of action.
The rollout will happen in phases for five YMCAs in 2025. The first locations, Mathews and Middlesex Family YMCAs, will have 24-hour access starting June 2, 2025. Beginning on June 16, our Greater West Point, R.F. Wilkinson, and Luter Family YMCA centers will also have 24-hour Access. As we evaluate the program, we will expand to other centers in 2026 and will communicate as we get closer to that time.
All active YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas members who are 18 years or older have access at no additional cost. Nationwide members and guests will not have access.
Members will scan their membership key tag at an external scanner to gain entry.
Only select areas of the YMCA will be open for 24-hour access, including:
- Wellness floor (strength and cardio equipment)
- Restrooms
The following areas will not be accessible:
- Pool
- Child care rooms and Child Watch
- Offices
- Gymnasium/Fitnasium
- Certain hallways
- Locker rooms
- Group exercise studio rooms
Yes, you will be allowed to bring a gym bag into the YMCA during 24-Hour access. There will be designated areas to keep your bag for safety reasons. If at any time, there becomes an issue with gym bags, we do have the right to change our policy and no longer accept gym bags into the YMCA during non-staffed hours.
Yes, there will be specific closure guidelines and checklists in place. More details to come.
For safety, security cameras will monitor both the entry doors and interior spaces of the YMCA.
If a member's key tag is not working, they will need to visit a YMCA during staffed hours to resolve the issue.
No, there will be no staff present during unstaffed facility hours. Members are expected to follow all YMCA policies and the 24-hour access member code of conduct while using the facility.
Regular cleaning schedules will remain in place, and members are encouraged to clean equipment before and after use.
Members are encouraged to exercise with another YMCA member of the Virginia Peninsula who is 18 years and older. Members who choose to exercise without a partner understand and assume that risk. Members will have access to a phone system at the Welcome Center and can dial for emergency help or leave a non-emergency message for Y staff to follow up with the next day.
No. Members who are enrolled in 3rd party payors like Silver Sneakers and Renew Active will not have the ability to enroll in 24-hour access. These members must upgrade their membership to a YVP membership type to gain access.
