Join the YMCA

Everyone Belongs at the YMCA! We're more than just a place to work out; more than a place where families can spend quality time together; more than a place to learn to swim; more than a place for kids to play team sports; more than a place for seniors to stay young at heart. We're all those things and more. We're a place where you belong!

When you join the YMCA, not only do you get a good value, you get good values.  That’s because everything we do is centered around the Christian Character Values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

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HOW TO JOIN ONLINE:

The process of joining online should take less than 15 minutes. Our Web site has information about our branches and programs including photo tours. Please take time to look through the membership information tabs and the tab for the branch you will be joining prior to completing the online process.

Payment Options

• Membership fees are payable through a Monthly Bank Draft from a checking account. Drafts are only taken through checking accounts each month. When you set your account to draft for the first time, you will use a credit card for the online process. THIS IS FOR YOUR FIRST MONTH ONLY. At your first visit, we will have you complete a form for your monthly bank draft.
  
  
• Those who prefer to pay their membership fee annually may do so by cash, check or charge. 
  • Annual Membership Fees are not refundable.

First Visit

• Relationships are very important to us at the YMCA. We want to get to know you and want to be sure you have everything you need to start your first days out right. After you've joined online, you should receive a phone call from a YMCA employee to schedule a time to:
  • Tour the YMCA
  • Get your membership card
  • Set up your bank draft account
  • Set up your fitness orientation
    
    
• What to Bring to your first visit:
  • Photo ID to verify your name against your online registration data
    • State, Federal, school and employee issued ID's will only be accepted
  • Voided Check from the account you plan to draft from
  • Questions about programs or the facility you may have