Minor Membership and Access

Age 5-15

Recreation and Wellness members may purchase a membership for minor dependents age 5-15. This membership has access and space restrictions.

Individuals age 5 or older may also access the Rec Center with a day pass or during events marked as "free preview", "full access," "community," "family programs," or "open to all."

Services, minor members age 5-15

• May use the track and court spaces.
• May participate in programs and services designated as open to minors.

Requirements, minor members age 5-15

• Parent or guardian must have a valid Rec Center membership.
• A parent or legal guardian must remain with and supervise minor members ages 5-15 at all times while in the Rec Center.

Restrictions, minor members age 5-15

• Not allowed in any fitness zone or on fitness equipment, per guidance from the University of Houston System.
• Exceptions can be requested if the minor will be working under the direct supervision of a personal trainer from Campus Recreation and Wellness or through the Health and Human Performance Institute.
• Not allowed to attend programs and services for adults.

Facility Access, minor members age 5-15

Space and equipment restrictions for minors ages 5-15 remain in place at all times.

• Facility Access (Minor Members Age 5-15)
• Fall: Monday, Aug. 23 - Friday, Dec. 10, 2021
  Weekends: 3 p.m. Friday - close on Sunday
• Spring: Tuesday, Jan. 18 - Friday, May 13, 2022
  Weekends: 3 p.m. Friday - close on Sunday
• Summer
  All Operating Hours
• University Breaks and Holidays
  All Operating Hours

Events

Minors age 5-15 are welcome to Rec Center events specifically marked as "free preview", "full access," "community," "family programs," or "open to all."

Minors age 5-15 may not access the facility during UHCL Weeks of Welcome, held the first two weeks of fall and spring semester.

Age 4 or Younger

Minors age 4 or younger do not require a membership. They may be present with a parent or legal guardian at no charge, but access restrictions apply.

Requirements, minors age 4 or younger

• Minors age 4 or younger are allowed on the track and court spaces only.
• Strollers are allowed on the inside lane of the track.
• Must be within arm's reach of their parent or legal guardian at all times.

Restrictions, minors age 4 or younger

• Not allowed in any fitness zone, on fitness equipment, or at programming for adults.
• Not allowed to be carried or held on cardio or strength equipment.
• Not allowed to be left near a fitness zone or fitness equipment while adult uses the zone or equipment.

Facility Access, minors age 4 or younger

• Facility Access (Minor Members Age 4 or Younger)
• Fall: Monday, Aug. 23 - Friday, Dec. 10, 2021
  Weekends: 3 p.m. Friday - close on Sunday
• Spring: Tuesday, Jan. 18 - Friday, May 13, 2022
  Weekends: 3 p.m. Friday - close on Sunday
• Summer
  All Operating Hours
• University Breaks and Holidays
  All Operating Hours

For semester and holiday dates, visit the academic calendar.

Events

Minors age 4 or younger are welcome to events specifically marked as "free preview", "full access," "community," "family programs," or "open to all." 

Minors age 4 or younger may not access the facility during UHCL Weeks of Welcome, the first two weeks of fall and spring semester.