National Membership

There are more than 2,700 YMCAs in 10,000 communities across the nation. 

Always Welcome

The Y is for all. At the Y, we want everyone who comes through our doors to feel welcome and included and to know that they belong to a charitable cause that transforms lives. Nationwide Membership gives us another opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to these principles. We want our members to feel that, through Nationwide Membership, they’re not going to different Ys but to their Ys—wherever they may be.
 

In Every Community

We understand that sometimes it is more convenient for members to take advantage of a Y near their workplace or when they are traveling outside the area of their home Y. With Nationwide Membership, members have the flexibility to use participating Y facilities throughout the United States and Puerto Rico at no extra charge.
 

What You Need to Know

• Before you travel, contact the Y you intend to visit to make sure it is one of the more than 2,600 locations that participate in Nationwide Membership.

• Nationwide Membership is valid for active, full facility YMCA members whose home Y participates without restriction or blackout periods.
• Nationwide member visitors must use their home Y at least 50% of the time.

• If you have known periods of seasonal travel when you will not be using your Home Y at least 50% of the time or will be a resident of another area for more than 28 days, you will need to join the Y where you will be living for that time period.

• If you are a college student, you will need to join the YMCA where your usage is 50% or greater. Nationwide Membership is based on individual usage not the family unit. Most Ys have a young adult or college membership option, or you can ask about the financial assistance program.

• Program-only participants (including Silver Sneakers, Silver and Fit or other like programs) are not eligible for nationwide membership.
• Special memberships established by any Y for group homes, other agencies, etc., are not eligible.
• When visiting a Y, nationwide members will be required to show a valid YMCA membership card and photo ID as well as provide basic membership data such as name and email address. Please bring a photo ID with you for a seamless customer experience.
• You will be asked to sign a waiver when visiting other YMCA locations.
• Ys should allow nationwide members access to services typically offered to full-facility members. Check with the Y for schedule and availability. Nationwide members visiting other Ys for a period greater than 28 days must transfer membership affiliation for continued use.
• All Ys reserve the right to restrict or revoke these privileges.
• Registered sex offenders are prohibited from participating.

We offer Nationwide Membership because we want to help you reach your health and wellness goals wherever you live, work or travel. This is an essential part of our cause of strengthening communities. We look forward to your visit and hope you enjoy being part of more YMCA communities.