Why join the Y?
Hundreds of Group Exercise Classes each week, Before & After School Programs, Indoor, Heated Swimming Pools, Personal Training, Small Group Training,
… and of course, a great community!
Membership Benefits
Unlimited Access
Membership includes unlimited access to all YMCA of Greater Hartford locations, which include state-of-the-art equipment, fitness studios, and indoor heated swimming pools.
Group Exercise Classes
Water aerobics to strength training, your membership includes access to hundreds of live group exercise classes each week.
Family Membership
Your family membership includes priority program registration, member exclusive pricing, free parent child swim lessons and free preschool programming.
Personal Training
Get one-on-one attention and a great workout with our Certified Personal Trainers!
Kids Zone
An babysitting service for children to engage, socialize, play and learn in a safe, nurturing environment while their parents/guardians enjoy our YMCA!
Indoor Pools
Private and semi-private swimming lessons, aquatic exercise programs for all fitness levels, competitive swimming programs and teams, and American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Programs
And no contracts… ever!
We'll never lock you into contracts or make you pay for a year-long membership up front.
*If you have Silver Sneakers or Renew Active, please contact your branch's Welcome Center for membership information.
Financial Assistance
Assistance is granted based on the need demonstrated by household income and/or extenuating circumstances. How to apply:
Download Financial Assistance Application
- Please bring your supporting documents and your completed application to the Member Service Center at your local branch.
You will be notified by e-mail, phone or mail as soon as action is taken on your application. Once notified, you will have 14 business days to meet with a YMCA representative to make final arrangements.
We strive to serve the entire community by providing financial assistance, which is determined by an individual applicant's needs.
The money used to fund this program is made possible by charitable donations made by friends and members to the
YMCA's Annual Campaign