Stay & Play
Stay & Play is a Brooks Family YMCA member benefit that gives children ages 6 weeks-12 years a safe, comfortable place to play and socialize while their parent or guardian enjoys time at the Y.
Children may color, create, read, play, and participate in group activities with our Stay & Play team.
WHO: Children ages 6 weeks-12 years with an active Brooks YMCA membership
TIME LIMIT: Up to 2 hours per day
AVAILABILITY: First-come, first-served. Waitlist available when Stay & Play reaches capacity.
Hours
Monday-Friday: 8am-12pm and 4pm-7pm
Saturday: 8am-12pm
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New to Stay & Play?
Everything you need to know before your first visit is in our Stay & Play Welcome Packet, including what to bring, drop-off tips, frequently asked questions, policies, and helpful information for making your child's visit comfortable.
Connect With Other Y Families
Family Story Time & Social
Looking for a little extra connection during the week?
Join us on Fridays for a relaxed weekly gathering with story time, simple activities, and opportunities for parents, caregivers, and children to connect.
WHEN: Fridays, 11am-11:45am
WHERE: Brooks Family YMCA Community Room
REGISTRATION: No registration required
Drop-ins are welcome.
Policies for Stay & Play
- All children are required to wear socks in Stay & Play. Socks are available to borrow.
- Nationwide YMCA Memberships do not include access to Stay & Play.
- Please note: if a child is coughing, has a runny nose, or is experiencing any other symptoms of contagious illness, they may not be dropped off at Stay & Play. If a child exhibits symptoms during their time in Stay & Play, we will call and ask you to pick up your child.
- No strollers are allowed. Please park your stroller outside of Stay & Play.
- Please make sure everything you bring is labeled with the child's name.
- We have a NO FOOD policy.
- Water & formula/breast milk are the only beverages allowed.
- Please make sure your child is changed prior to being dropped off. If your child needs to be changed, parents/guardians will be called to change them.
- Recommended ages for play structure side: 4-12
- We may do a temperature check. Any child with a fever (100.4F+ temperature), or any other contagious illness within the last 24 hours may not be dropped off.
- Parents/guardians must sign their child in, along with leaving a cell phone number and a workout location within the facility for staff to contact parent/guardian
Questions About Stay & Play?
Please contact Cheryl Bridges, Youth & Family Coordinator: cbridges@piedmontymca.org
