We thank you for your membership. It is our privilege to be here for you and your family. We appreciate your help in making sure that our J is a safe and happy place.

Membership

The Merage JCC resides on the Samueli Jewish Campus and offers a friendly and comfortable environment for all. I understand that inappropriate conduct and/or language will not be tolerated. The Merage JCC, through its CEO or designate, reserves the right to remove from the premises any individual acting in an inappropriate manner and further reserves the right to cancel the membership of any such person.

Member ID Cards

• ID cards identify you as a JCC member and grant you access to designated areas of the building. All members are required to show their badge upon entrance to the building. Lost cards will be replaced for a $15 charge.

Caretakers, Shadows, and Nanny Policy

• For caretakers of children, a Nanny ID can be requested by emailing [email protected]. 
• A Nanny ID allows the caretaker entrance at the front desk and fitness desk when accompanying and directly supervising/assisting the children. 
• Nannies, caretakers or au pairs may not bring in other non-paying guests to accompany them while they are supervising the children.

Personal and Sports Training

• JCC members and guests are not allowed to bring in outside personal trainers or sports trainers (i.e. basketball) to provide one-on-one or group training in the gymnasium, fitness center or anywhere on campus. The JCC employs trainers who conduct both private and small group trainings and clinics which are open to members of all ages. 

Guidelines for JCC members with children

• At the Merage Jewish Community Center, we strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for our members and their children. The safety of your children at the J is a priority to us; therefore, we ask that you adhere to the following policies: 

Children 0-7 years old

- Kids Club is available for children 6 months to 7 years of age for $5/hour per child.

Children 8-11 years old

- As long as a parent or other responsible adult is in the building and provides periodic oversight, a child can be unaccompanied and permitted to use the basketball courts, rock climbing wall, as well as the lobby, Main Street, and café areas.

- Eligible for a JCC badge to enter the building starting at age 8.

Child 12 years and older

- Does not need to be accompanied by an adult in the building.

- Must have a JCC badge while in the building.

- May utilize the basketball courts, rock climbing wall, as well as lobby, Main Street, and café areas.

Fitness Center

• Members must be 16 years old to enter the fitness center.
• In order to use the fitness center, 12-15, year-old members must have a Teen Certification OR be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• Teen Certification allows children 12-15 to use the fitness facility without the supervision of an adult. Teens will work with a personal trainer for up to 90-minutes depending on the teen, learning about proper gym etiquette and how to use the equipment. The cost is $80. To schedule, please contact Janeen Straub

Fitness Classes

• Must be at least 16 years old to participate in any of the J’s Group X classes.
• Children 12-15 with teen certifications are not allowed in Group X classes.

Gymnasium

• Pick-up sports are open to members only. Must be 18+ to participate in adult pick-up sports.

Pool    

•  Children under 12 must be supervised by a parent or guardian over the age of 18 in the pool area except when participating in scheduled swim team activities.
• Must follow further pool policies as posted at the pool and online. See policies here.

Locker-Rooms

• Children under 12 years old must be supervised by a parent or guardian in the locker room.
• Swim team participants will be supervised by their coaches.
• Children over 3 years old may not be in a locker room designated for the opposite sex. Please use our Family Changing Room.
• Parents with children 3-12 years old should use the Family Changing Room.
• Locker rooms are not meant for overnight use: left locks will be cut off at the end of the business day.