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Kid Zone

ENJOY A WORRY-FREE WORKOUT

Kid Zone is a safe, supervised play space where your children can have fun, explore, and make new friends while you focus on your health and wellness. Whether you are lifting weights, swimming laps, or taking a group exercise class, our caring staff ensure your kids are happy and engaged.

Kid Zone serves children ages 6 weeks through 11 years. With a large indoor playground structure, age-appropriate toys, craft stations, and a secure outdoor play area, your children may never want to leave!

Reservations are required for kids under the age of 1.

ONLINE RESERVATIONS
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EXPLORE FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS

What your child will experience

We design our spaces so every age group feels comfortable, safe, and excited to play:

  • Indoor Playground Structure: Kids can climb, slide, and burn off energy in a multi-level indoor playground.
  • Dedicated Infant and Toddler Zones: Little ones have their own soft, quiet play areas with age-appropriate sensory toys, jumpers, and books.
  • Creative Crafts and Activities: Daily hands-on crafts, puzzles, and games keep growing minds active.
  • Secure Outdoor Playground: On nice days, children ages 3 and older can head outside to run and play on our enclosed playground (weather permitting and at staff discretion).
  • Attentive, Caring Staff: Our team members greet your children by name, assist with comforting arms when needed, and lead engaging group games.

AGES & ELEGIBILITY

  • Ages Welcome: Children ages 6 weeks through 11 years.
  • Parent on Premises Requirement: A parent or legal guardian must remain inside the YMCA building at all times while their children are in Kid Zone. No exceptions.
  • Who Can Use Kid Zone: Kid Zone is available to both YMCA members and day pass visitors.
  • Staff-Only Play Area: Only trained YMCA staff and signed-in children are permitted past the Kid Zone check-in gate. Parents do not enter the play area to help keep the environment secure and clean.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Plan your workout around our convenient morning and evening hours:

Monday - Friday:
8am - 1pm | 4pm - 8pm


Saturday:
8am - 1pm


Sunday:
10am - 1pm

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KID ZONE PRICING

You can pay as you go or choose an automatic monthly draft that saves you money every week.

HOURLY DROP-IN RATE

$5.25 per hour per child
Available to members and non-members.
Non-members must purchase a day pass.

MONTHLY DRAFT

(BEST VALUE FOR MEMBERS)

1 Child
$17.50/month


2-3 Children
$26.00/month


4+ Children
$31.5/month

HOW TO CHECK IN

RESERVE IN ADVANCE
(INFANTS ONLY)


If your baby is under 12 months old, reserve a spot online before arriving. Space is limited to ensure high-quality care.

DOWNLOAD THE APP


Use the St. Cloud Area Family YMCA mobile app for quick, touchless check-in at the desk.


Available on IOS and Android

ONE FAMILY AT A TIME


Only one family is permitted in the Kid Zone lobby at a time. If another family is checking in, please wait briefly outside the door.


SIGN IN AT THE DESK


Staff will check your child in and confirm your location in the building.


WASH THOSE HANDS


Every child washes their hands immediately upon entering the room.


ENJOY YOUR WORKOUT


Now, you can recharge with peace of mind. Your child is having a blast under the care of our experienced staff.


HEALTH, SAFETY, AND FACILITY POLICIES

These policies protect the health and safety of every child in our care.
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frequently asked questions

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Financial Assistance

We’re here for you. Financial assistance available to members and non-members who qualify.
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