General Info

What You Should Know About The Y

Volunteers Field Placement Photographs/Video Policies & Fees Annual Fee Schedule Refund Policy Funding Membership Board Members, Officers & Staff

VISIT WWW.YWASHHTS.ORG AND DISCOVER WHAT’S REALLY NEW AT THE Y.

Now on a computer near you - the Y’s newly redesigned web site. The Y’s upgraded site has a whole new look, sporting our new logo, new graphics, plus up-to-date program schedules and late changes, Y and community news, photos and much, much more. It will also make enrollment easy. You’ll be able to download program enrollment forms and submit them by e-mail. So keep your eye on the Y at www.YWashhts.org.

THE Y NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

Do a good deed - and become a Y volunteer. Many rewarding opportunities are available to assist our staff including mentoring, office work, meal delivery, helping out in kids programs, assisting in the fitness center, senior center, special events and telephone reassurance.

FIELD PLACEMENT

The Y is a field placement for Masters of Social Work students from Columbia, Fordham, Hunter and Yeshiva University. The Y is also a placement for Masters in Nursing students from Columbia, and Masters in Education students from Columbia, NYU and Bank Street. The Y is also a placement for college work-study students from SUNY/CUNY schools and for high school students performing community service. Based on their educational background and goals, students acquire the skills they need to work better with clients and succeed in their educational endeavors.

PHOTOGRAPHS/VIDEO

We take photographs and video throughout the year of various Y activities which may be used for publicity and/or for promotional pieces including our web site. The Y reserves the right to use all photographs and video unless we receive specific instructions to the contrary.

THE Y’S POLICIES & FEES

The YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood enforces a policy of terminating services for on-going programs - specifically Not Quite Nursery, Preschool Prep, Nursery School, the Kids’ Connection, the After School program, and Day Camp - to members who owe the Y money. Any exceptions to this policy will require that a payment plan be worked out with administrative staff stipulating that services will be ended if there’s non-compliance with the payment plan.

ANNUAL FEE SCHEDULE

REFUND POLICY

Unless otherwise specified in a particular program agreement, the following will apply:

• If a class is cancelled due to insufficient registration, registrants will receive a full refund.
• Cancellation by class members must be made prior to the second class. The Y will retain a prorated percentage of the fee based on number of classes in program.
• There are no refunds of membership fees.
• Approved refundable amounts on programs or activities may be transferred from one activity to another without a processing fee. These will first be applied to any other outstanding Y balances, including membership.

The Y will extend a member’s renewal for serious illness or extended vacation under the following conditions:

• The member calls in advance to inform us that he/she will not be using their membership privileges or in the case of a major illness, the Y must be notified as soon as reasonably possible.
• The members bring or send in membership card(s) to be held until membership is reinstated.
• The membership card(s) will not be used for at least three months.

Returned Checks: There is a $35 processing fee for all returned checks.

Lost Membership Cards: You will be charged a $5 fee to replace a lost Y membership card.

The YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood is a multi-service community center that provides activities which meet the educational, recreational and social needs of the Jewish and general communities.

FUNDING

The Y is a not-for-profit organization that is open to all residents of Washington Heights and Inwood. Funding is obtained from various sources which include program membership and tuition fees, Board dues, government grants, individual, and corporate and foundation grants. We also receive significant operating and program-directed financial support from UJA-Federation of New York.

MEMBERSHIP

• Y membership is required to use the Fitness Center or enroll in Not-Quite Nursery, Preschool Prep, Nursery School, Kids’ Connection After School Program and Day and Nursery Camp.
• We can arrange confidential interviews to discuss scholarship eligibility.
• Non-members can participate in some activities and classes by paying the designated fee.
• Membership for the Senior Center is required, but there’s no charge for it.
• All members of the Fitness Center must obtain a photo I.D. and they must adhere to the Center’s rules and regulations.

The Y’s Board Members, Officers & Staff