Memberships

Albany Area YMCA Memberships

The Albany Area YMCA offers many different options for joining that can be customized to meet your needs.  Choose from a single membership or a family, then add on extras like Kidzone or our Health Centers for an enhanced experience.

Benefits of Membership

Being a member of the Y is more than just finding a gym.  Members also experience a sense of community within our YMCA, as well as additional benefits such as:

  • Free Group Fitness Classes, including Water Aerobics
  • Discounts on YMCA Programs
  • 4 FREE 1 on 1 Fitness Orientations
  •  Access to YMCAs across the state of Georgia through the Georgia Alliance Membership Reciprocity
  • Nationwide Membership access at YMCAs across the United States
  • Access to YMCA Facilities including basketball, tennis, pickleball, and racketball courts, as well as indoor & outdoor pool, and walking track/trail

Payment Options

Members have three options for paying their membership dues:

  • Monthly via bank draft – no contract, ten days notice before the end of the month is required for cancellation of the draft.
  • Annually. Save money by paying for a year of membership.
  • Short term. Short term memberships available for 1 month, 2 months or 3 months. Pay up front with cash, check or credit card. No joining fee with short term memberships.  Must purchase in facility.

All Facility Memberships

Membership

Category

and Age

Teen  (12-17)

Young Adult (18-35)

Adult (36+)

Family

Monthly

Bank Draft

Rate

$32

$42

$52

$72

Annual

(Paid in Full)

Rate

$352

$462

$572

$792

Joining Fee

(not paid on short term memberships)

Rate

$20

$25

$30

$40

Short Term

(30 days)

Rate

$42

$52

$62

$82

Lee Branch Only Memberships

Membership

Category

and Age

Teen  (12-18)

Young Adult (18-35)

Adult (36+)

Family

Monthly

Bank Draft

Rate

$27

$32

$37

$61

Annual

(Paid in Full)

Rate

$297

$352

$407

$671

Joining Fee

(not paid on short term memberships)

Rate

$20

$25

$30

$40

Short Term

(30 days)

Rate

$37

$42

$47

$71

Facility Upgrades & Discounts

Facility Upgrades

UpgradeMonthly Rate

Women's Health Center (Albany Only)

$12 ($22 for Insurance Based Memberships)

Men's Health Center (Albany Only)

$17 ($27 for Insurance Based Memberships)

Family Health Center (Albany Only)

$22 ($32 for Insurance Based Memberships)

Kidzone

Free with

Family Membership

or $10 per child

Discounts

DiscountPercentage

Community Heros

Military | First Responders | Medical Workers | Educators | School System Employees

(Please bring ID to verify eligibility)

25%

Senior (over age 65)

25%

College Student

25%

  • Only 1 discount is allowed per membership unit.  Promotional pricing expires after 1 year and the rate automatically increases.
  • Corporate discounts are also available through payroll deduction.  See Membership Director for more information on Payroll Deductions.

Social Responsibility

Financial Assistance

Free Memberships for Seniors/Families Through Insurance Based Programs

Financial Assistance:  It is the YMCA’s policy to offer financial assistance for programs and membership to those who qualify when funds are available. These scholarships are funded through generous donations from the community to our Annual Campaign. Download a YMCA Scholarship application. Fill out this application and return it to the YMCA along with the required documents.

Change/Hold/Cancellation Policy

Changes, holds or cancellations of your membership must be submitted in writing by the primary member. Forms are available at any Y location. Cancellations must be submitted at least 10 days prior to the bank draft date. During that time, you will have full access to the facility. 

The YMCA is a partner with many insurance providers, allowing for FREE memberships to the Y for a single adult, or a family.  Partner Agencies are listed below.  Contact your insurance or the YMCA to see if you qualify.

Program/ InsuranceMembership Type

Caresource

Family (bring insurance card to YMCA)

Peachstate

Family (call 1-800-704-1484 to get a digital voucher, then come to YMCA)

Silver Sneakers 

Silver & Fit

Renew Active

Adult (Typically for ages 65+.  Call number on the back of insurance card and bring your code to YMCA)

Peer Fit 

Global Fit

Tivity Prime

Adult or Family (Optional add-on through insurance companies for individuals and families.  Contact your insurance company for more information)