Summer is here!
It is easy to tell when school is out of session by just coming to the RAC. Our family friendly club gives students a great environment to stay active while at the same time staying out of trouble (hopefully). One parent once said to me “the RAC is our drug prevention program.” That is a powerful statement and we are happy to be a place that can have such a positive impact on families’ lives.
It is also important to know that children must be 13 years old to use the club unattended. Otherwise, they must be checked into the Neighborhood or Kids Club or with a guardian that is 13 years of age or older.
Because the number of teenage users increase when school is out of session, so does the challenge of managing the behavior that teens sometimes cause. Whether or not you have children as a part of your membership, it is important to know that we do deal with behavior that we deem harmful to the experience of others. If you have children, please talk with them about expectations. We do not tolerate foul language, improper use of cell phones that go against our policies, horseplay, etc. Please also talk to them about sneaking in their friends. This behavior is not tolerated and will result in loss of membership privileges.
Poor behavior results in parents being called and possibly membership suspension. We want everyone’s experience to be positive. If you ever see anything that is concerning to you, please do not hesitate to let a staff member know as soon as possible. The sooner we know, the quicker we can take any action if needed.
For those of you that have children that are 13 years old or older but may not look like it, we have a clipboard that they should sign-in at the fitness desk. When our staff notice someone that does not look 13 years of age, they check the clipboard and this prevents children from being asked multiple times how old they are and is a better experience for all.
We hope you all have a great summer. See you at the RAC!
