Nationwide Membership

Join the Y, Join the Community

At the Y, we believe that positive, lasting personal and social change can come about only when we all work together to invest in our kids, our health, and our neighbors. This strengthening of community—and the realization of a Y’s full potential—has the most impact when all Ys are open to all Y members and provide safe and welcoming environments for everyone.

With Nationwide Membership, members can visit any participating Y in the United States and Puerto Rico through membership at their home Y, at no additional cost. Nationwide Membership is an essential part of our cause to strengthen communities. It enables members to reach their health and wellness goals wherever they live, work, or travel and connect with the larger Y community in meaningful ways. The goal of Nationwide Membership is to ensure that all nationwide members have access to and can use all the areas and programs of any Y they visit.

By making it possible for members to use the Y as often as they like, Nationwide Membership increases the value of Y membership. By promoting access for all, the initiative gives Y members the opportunity to be part of a single Movement and deepens the impact of the Y cause.

To find participating locations, please visit www.ymca.net/nationwide-membership

Nationwide Membership Benefits:

Enables you to navigate the Y more easily, the Y is your home away from home
Best value with activities for the entire family, regardless of age, income or ability
Access to particpating YMCA fitness centers throughout the United States and Puerto Rico
A positive community dedicated to helping you learn new things and achieve a balance of spirit, mind, and body

What You Need to Know

Valid for active, full facility YMCA members
Nationwide member visitors must use their home Y at least 50% of the time
Silver Sneakers, Program-only participants and special memberships are not eligible for Nationwide Membership
Nationwide Membership grants members from other Y's access to the fitness center and group fitness classes at the SLO County YMCA only. Nationwide Members are not granted access to the SLO Swim Center or virtual classes.