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).
The Program
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
How to Create a 7th Grade Initiative Membership
2025-2026 School Year Memberships
Applications window: Closed
Membership Ends: June 30, 2026
2026-2027 School Year Memberships
Application window: June 17, 2026 to May 30, 2027
Membership active: July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
Fill in and submit the 7th Grade Initiative form
7th graders and parents/guardians are required to attend a Zoom orientation (dates/times listed on application form).
Orientation topics:
- code of conduct
- 7th grader expectations
- available amenities
- disciplinary actions/consequences
- Q & A with 7th grade lead at respective branch
Both parents/guardians must have their camera on and be ready to participate in the Zoom orientation.
7th Grade Student: Read and Sign Member Code of Conduct
As an introduction to our fitness centers, teens are asked to read the Teen Strength and Fitness Orientation Guide and watch the
Once you've completed all these steps, take the Teen Orientation Quiz. Students must score at least 25 out of 32 questions correctly in order to fulfill this requirement.
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.
The Impact
Our 7th Grade Initiative Program has impacted 8,568+ 7th graders and their families since its inception in 2012.
Total participants impacted 2012-2025: 7583
Branches served: All branches
7th Grade Initiative Branch Leads
Kevon Allen
Jayden Battle
Kyle Creighton
Alex Gatto
Jimmy Knepp
Rochelle Kroboth
Chris Lochetta
Vanessa Pearce
Erika Proctor
Have a Question?
Have questions? Contact your branch program leader.
Bucks & Hunterdon Counties
Doylestown Branch: Chris Lochetta
Hunterdon County: Jayden Battle
Fairless Hills & Newtown Branches: Andrew Yannarella
Quakertown Branch: Kyle Creighton
Warminster Branch: Jimmy Knepp
Bethlehem Branch: Erika Proctor
Easton Branch: Kevon Allen
Nazareth Branch: Vanessa Pearce
Slate Belt Branch: Rochelle Kroboth
7th Grade Initiative Sponsors
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