YMCA Code Of Conduct

The YMCA bases all of our programs and activities upon the YMCA Core Values of Respect, Honesty, Responsibility and Caring. All members and program participants are asked to do their part taking personal responsibility to model the YMCA core character values including:

RESPECT

• I will show RESPECT by wearing appropriate attire. I will not wear clothing that displays inappropriate language, writing, or pictures.
• I will show RESPECT to all individuals by choosing appropriate language and behavior.
• I will show RESPECT by listening to music via earphones only, at an appropriate volume and with language that will not offend others around me.
• I will RESPECT others by not harming anyone in a physical, mental, verbal, or unlawful manner.
• I will RESPECT the YMCA’s and other people’s property.
• I will RESPECT the YMCA by engaging in positive, constructive, and lawful activities and events.
• I will show RESPECT for the YMCA by leaving the facility, program area and materials provided by the YMCA in the same condition that I found it.

HONESTY

• I will be HONEST.
• I will demonstrate HONESTY by not letting others use my membership card.

RESPONSIBILITY

• I will always be RESPONSIBLE for all my actions, both good and bad.
• I will be RESPONSIBLE for my own choices and I understand that all my actions have consequences.
• I will be RESPONSIBLE by using the YMCA as a resource, so that I may promote the best possible situations for myself and others.
• I will be RESPONSIBLE for my own personal property. I will keep my belongings in my possession or secure them in a locker.
• I will demonstrate RESPONSIBILITY by not bringing any valuable items to the YMCA.

CARING

• I will demonstrate CARING by adopting an attitude of service toward others.
• I will be CARING by displaying a friendly and positive attitude.
• I will be CARING and remember that I have a choice; it is when I am not the problem, that I am part of the solution.