Build Your Perfect Membership
The Y isn't just a place where you'll find Akron's most spectacular fitness facilities and largest youth sports leagues, it's a place where second graders can learn life-saving swim skills and middle schoolers have access to important after-school programs. It's a place where your membership isn't just something good for you--it's something great for us all.
Your membership gives you access to all YMCA branches and includes hundreds of group exercise classes, wellness programs, discounts on sports and youth programs and much, much more.
SLIDING MEMBERSHIP SCALE
Thanks to generous donors, the Akron Y makes it part of our mission to never turn anyone away due to inability to pay. Learn more about our Sliding Membership Scale by clicking the button below.
TRY THE Y
Not sure if the Y is for you? Click on the button below to get a free, one-day guest pass.
How much does it cost to join the Y?
Akron Area YMCA offers membership for Youth and Adults in various categories ranging in price from $20.81 for YOUTH (under 18) to a FAMILY ($72.52. The prices are per month, including tax. Specific prices are below. Please ask about our Sliding Membership Scale as we strive to make our memberships affordable to all.
Adult $49.95 Individual (26 - 64 years)
Family 2-Person $66.39 - 2 people living at the same address
Family $72.54 - 2 adults at the address + dependent (in-home) children (under 25 years old)
Older Adult $40.73 - Individual 65 or over
Older Adult Couple $55.31 - Couple living at same address, one 65 or older
Young Adult $30.33 - Individual (18 - 25 years)
Youth $20.81 - Child under 18 years of age
Do I have to be a member to come to the Y?
Although we are a membership-based organization, we do encourage folks to try us out. A one-time “TRY THE Y” pass is available to download and present to the front desk staff at one of our (6) membership locations. Those using this pass must bring in a valid ID.
In addition, a current Y member can bring in up to (2) Individual or (1) Family per day. All Guests are required to present a valid ID upon entering. Guests do have to pay a daily fee: $5 per Youth, $10 per Adult, and $20 per Family
What are the benefits to being a Y member?
There are many benefits to being a member of the YMCA, a leading charitable organization. But here’s a start:
- No contracts!
- Unlimited access to all six AKRON AREA YMCA locations including our two 24-hour locations (Lake Anna YMCA and Wadsworth YMCA)
- Free fitness classes such as Zumba, yoga, Pilates, cycling, and more
- Free Child Watch services while you are in the facility with a Family Membership
- Free open swim and gym time
- Reduced rates on Child Care and Camp fees
- Discounts on programs and first priority registration for swim lessons, sports, and more
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Nationwide access: your membership gets you in to more than 2,400 participating Y's across the country! Please note that Nationwide access may not apply for insurance-based memberships, like Silver Sneakers or Active and Fit.
Are there rules for being a member?
We do have a Code of Conduct that includes behavior, dress codes and the consequences for acting in a manner not appropriate for an organization based in “golden rule” values and expectations.
How do I pay for my membership?
We offer two methods of payment. The first is a monthly bank draft or credit card draft. The second option allows you to pay for the entire year's membership at once. Paid annual memberships earn one month free of charge; you pay for 12 months and get 13 months.