KEEPING GREATER AUSTIN STRONG

Special Summer Promotion: $0 join fee ($49 savings) thru 5/31/2025. No code needed.

For nearly 75 years, the Greater Austin YMCA has evolved as a nonprofit to address each community’s greatest needs. From an expecting family searching for child care to seniors playing pickleball, the Y touches every phase of life and nurtures happier, healthier people, a stronger community and a better world.

We are elevating the quality of life in Greater Austin by boldly expanding access for all children, adults, families and seniors in our dynamically growing community.

Join us on a wellness journey that fits your lifestyle.

All memberships include:

  • Everyday access to all 8 Greater Austin Y locations.
  • Nationwide access to 2,500+ YMCAs across the country.
  • 40+ Dynamic, high-energy group fitness classes every week at every center.
  • 8+ weekly yoga / mind and body classes
  • Strength & Cardio
  • Lap swim time & family time swim
  • 30+ hours of weekly open gym time
  • Free fitness orientation
  • 20% off Greater Austin YMCA counseling for individuals, couples, families & children.

Household Memberships bring the YMCA fun to your whole family:

  • Free childcare while you work out, up to 2 hours for children 6 weeks to age 12.
  • 50% savings on Y swim lessons and youth & family programs
  • 40% savings on Y youth sports

Financial assistance is available.

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Membership Signup

Step 1: Choose your membership level

Student

Starting at $25/mo

Ages 19-26

Starting at $49/mo

Adult

Starting at $75/mo

Two Adult

Starting at $105/mo

One Adult Household

Starting at $95/mo

Two Adult Household

Starting at $114/mo

EAC Household

Starting at $70/mo

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  • Include both lower and upper case characters.
  • Include at least one number.
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Financial assistance

When everyone has access to enriching programs and meaningful connections, their quality of life is elevated. That’s why the Y is committed to removing financial barriers to membership.

Qualified applicants can join the YMCA on a sliding scale fee structure designed to fit each person’s unique financial circumstances.

Apply for financial assistance online or in-person.

Group Rates for Wellness

We offer group membership incentives to help local businesses provide employee wellness benefits that include mental health and community connection. Join us and bring health and wellness to your hard working employees.

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There is a one-time Join Fee for all activated memberships. If you cancel your membership, you may rejoin in branch within 45 days with no Join Fee. Seniors 65 and over never pay a Join Fee.

Nationwide Membership enables you to visit any participating YMCA in the United States with your YMCA of Austin membership. We offer this 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 mission to strengthen communities. 

  • 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 
  • Program-only participants (including Silver Sneakers, Silver and Fit or other similar 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, photo ID and provide basic membership data such as name and email address 
  • Members will need to sign a universal liability waiver and privacy policy 
  • Nationwide members may access 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 

Guest Visits 

  • Guests are welcome, space permitting, when attending with an active member 
    • Limit: One guest per active member. Guests are limited to one free visit per year with a member 
  • Additional visits will be subject to a $15 day use fee for adults, $10 for children 
  • Guest pass available for prospective members taking a guided tour 
    • Limit one pass per year 
  • Guests must be accompanied by a member and have a valid picture ID 

Day Passes 

  • Day pass visitors are welcome into any YMCA of Austin facility, space permitting 
  • Unlimited day pass visits per calendar year 
  • Fees: 
    • $10/youth (up to age 16) 
    • $15/adult 
    • $25/family 
  • Day Pass visitors must have a valid picture ID 

Guest Age Guidelines

  • Guests under 18 years old must be supervised at all times by a parent, guardian or another responsible adult with written permission. Parent permission form must be completed & signed by the parent.
  • Child watch is available to members only

SilverSneakers®
SilverSneakers® is a preventative exercise program that enhances the quality of life for mature adults across the country. One of the largest senior-focused exercise program in the United States, this partnership between HCD and HMOs allows Medicare-eligible members of these health plans to participate in YMCA programs at no additional cost. 

Silver & Fit®
Silver & Fit® provides eligible members with no-cost or low-cost fitness memberships through arrangements with certain health care plans. Silver & Fit is designed to help seniors achieve better health through regular exercise and health education. Visit SilverandFit.com for more information. 

Renew Active™ from UnitedHealthcare
Renew Active™ from UnitedHealthcare is an easy way to keep your fitness routine fresh and fun. Get access to a variety of exercise classes, equipment and social activities. Renew Active™ is available at the Y for no additional cost to you as part of your healthcare plan. 

The YMCA of Austin is a catalyst for transforming lives and strengthening communities. We are open to all. We are a place where you can be, belong and become. We bring people from different backgrounds, perspectives and generations together with access to the opportunities, relationships and resources to learn, grow and thrive. 

Everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, national origin, race or sexual orientation has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity at the YMCA of Austin. Our core values are caring, honesty, respect and responsibility—they guide everything we do. 

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