7th Grade Membership

River Crossing YMCA offers free memberships to all 7th graders through the Seventh Grade Initiative. This program promotes healthy choices, confidence, and success in school and life. Members enjoy access to pools, the Wellness Center, gym, group exercise, sports, teen programs, volunteering, and the Esports Lounge (Doylestown, Warminster, and Fairless Hills).

This free program includes:

✔️ Teen membership to your local branch and full access to pool, Wellness Center, gymnasium and free-to-member classes including group exercise, sports, teen programs, and Esports Lounges in Doylestown, Warminster & Fairless Hills.

✔️ Teen strength & fitness orientation

✔️ Volunteering opportunities

✔️ Reduced program costs with member rate

Who qualifies:

✔️ Community 7th graders

Step One: Fill in Form

1. Fill in and submit the 7th Grade Initiative application form

7th Grade Membership Form

Step Two: Parents/Guardians and 7th grader attend Zoom orientation

Before completing your 7th Grade Initiative registration process, all parents/guardians and their 7th grader are REQUIRED to attend a Zoom orientation (dates listed within the form). Both parents/guardians must have their camera on and be ready to participate in the Zoom orientation.

The orientation will cover all of the information about the program including code of conduct, 7th grader expectations, available amenities, and disciplinary actions/consequences. The Zoom orientation will provide the opportunity to meet and speak with the 7th Grade Leader at your respective branch.

Step Three: Students Read, Sign Member Code of Conduct

Sign Here

Step Four:  Read Orientation Guide, Watch Fitness Orientation, Take Quiz

Students must read the Teen Strength and Fitness Orientation Guide, watch the Fitness Equipment Orientation Video and take the Teen Orientation Quiz.  Students must score at least 25 out of 32 questions correctly in order to fulfill this requirement.

Step Five:  Activate your membership at the branch
After receiving your membership activation email, visit your local branch to activate the membership, receive your scan card and take a photo for the account.

Locations

Our 7th Grade Initiative Program has impacted 8,568+ 7th graders and their families since its inception in 2012.

Total participants impacted in 2024:  709
Branches served: All branches