Membership

If you want to register for a membership, please visit our registration page and select your local YMCA branch to join the YMCA.

Welcome to YMCA Membership

The YMCA is a place for you and your family to experience and welcome an active lifestyle. We offer something for the whole family. This information will help you to get to know your YMCA and all it has to offer. The YMCA is a youth, adult and family non-profit, volunteer-driven organization offering a wide variety of programs and activities for YMCA members and the community. We hope that your relationship with us is as meaningful to you and your family as it is to us.

Mission Statement

The Valley of the Sun YMCA Mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Etiquette Statement

The YMCA is a shared experience for everyone to enjoy. Each of us can make it better for all by being considerate of others. YMCA members, volunteers and staff pledge to treat one another with Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

Facility Tours

Facility tours are available during our business hours and are free to the public. The tour takes about 15 - 40 minutes and the whole family is invited to participate.

Membership Information

No contracts are required at the YMCA. The purpose of YMCA membership is to involve individuals and families of all backgrounds and abilities in the YMCA so that they can grow healthier.

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Facility Access

Everyone is welcome at the YMCA. To enhance facility security, all members accessing the facility need to check in with a Member Service staff and swipe their cards in our scanners. A non-member using the YMCA is required to register as a guest and present a photo ID prior to accessing the facility.

Drop-Ins

Non-members are invited to use our facility by paying the guest pass fee. Please see the Member Service desk or call your local facility for rates. Guest Pass Users.

Valley of the Sun YMCA guest passes can be redeemed at the member services desk. Guest passes have no cash value and are valid for one visit. Expired guest passes cannot be used. Photo identification is required. See each branch for specific policies.

Membership Categories

Each of our YMCAs works diligently to serve the needs of the local community. For this reason, membership categories and age ranges for each category may vary from branch to branch. Please call or visit your local branch for an up-to-date list of membership categories available.

Adult Membership

Adult memberships are generally for those aged 19-59 years and provide full access to the facility.

Senior Membership

Senior Memberships provide the same access as an adult membership but are sold to those 60 years and over (varies from branch to branch).

Student Membership

Student memberships provide the same access as Adult Memberships but are intended for students ages 14-18 (actual ages may vary among branches). Youth must complete an orientation before using the strength training equipment.

Youth Membership

Memberships for those ages 13 and younger (actual ages may vary among branches) can be purchased at the member services desk.

Program Membership

Program Memberships are available for children and adults who do not wish to use the facility but wish to participate in programs offered at the YMCA. Program Memberships are annual and must be current throughout the duration of the program.

Assisted Membership

The YMCA wants all persons to take part in our programs and enjoy our facilities and services. Financial aid is available for YMCA Memberships and programs. Contact your local YMCA for more information.

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Family Memberships

Families with one or two adults in the household may purchase a membership that includes all children under the age of 18 and living in the same household. Please see price information at the member service desk.

Valley-Wide Access

Once you have purchased a Valley-Wide membership at the YMCA you are welcome to visit any Valley of the Sun YMCA.

Always Welcome At YMCAs (AWAY)

The Valley of the Sun is a member of the AWAY program and you are welcome to visit YMCAs across the country and all around the world. Policies and prices vary according to each YMCA in different cities. When inquiring about facilities and visitation please have current membership card with you.

Guest Access

Guests who accompany members to the YMCA may use the facility on a guest pass or by paying the daily guest fee. Guests and drop-in facility users are expected to comply with the philosophy of the YMCA as outlined in this guide, as well as register at the Member Service desk each time they visit.

Membership Cancellations

You may cancel your YMCA membership at any time with a written 30-day notice. Ask at the Member Service desk for a membership cancellation form. Complete the form and submit with supporting documentation, which clearly indicates the reason for the cancellation.

Locker Rooms Amenities

Complimentary lockers are for day use only. Included in the general locker rooms are full lockers, mirrored counter space, blow dryers, electrical outlets, swimsuit spinner (varies at branches), rest rooms and showers with soap dispensers.

Financial Assistance

The YMCA does not turn anyone away due to the inability to pay. Financial aid is available to those who require assistance for membership or programs. Please call or stop by your local Y more information.

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Member Code of Conduct

Using the principles of Honesty, Responsibility, Caring and Respect as a guide, we have implemented the following Code of Conduct to ensure that all who participate with the Y enjoy a safe, welcoming and comfortable environment.

We ask individuals to act in a manner that upholds these principles at all times when they are in our facility or participating in our programs. We expect those using the YMCA to behave in a way that show respect and caring for others, which includes not using any language or engaging in any action that can hurt or frighten another person or that falls below a generally accepted standard of conduct. Specifically, actions not adhering to these guidelines and are not permitted include:

• Wearing inappropriate attire. Attire must be appropriate, including swimsuits only in the pool area, and shoes, shorts and shirts or leotard in other areas of the facility. Clothing with vulgar or profane writing or language is not allowed.
• Using angry or vulgar language including swearing, name-calling or shouting.
• Making physical contact with a person in any angry or threatening way.
• Engaging in sexual activity or contact with another person.
• Harassing or intimidating bywords, gestures, body language or any other menacing behavior.
• Stealing or other behavior, which results in the destruction of property.
• Carrying or concealing any weapons devices or objects which maybe used as a weapon.
• Using or possessing illegal chemicals or alcohol on YMCA property or in YMCA vehicles.
• Smoking. All YMCA facilities offer a smoke-free environment for those who use them.

Any other conduct of an inappropriate, threatening or offensive nature. Members and guests are encouraged to be responsible for their personal comfort and safety, and to ask any person whose behavior threatens their comfort to refrain from doing so.