Membership Types

• Household
• One Adult Household
• Adult (30 and older)
• Senior Adult (65 and older)
• Young Adult (19-29)
• Youth (18 and younger)

Join Our Community

The Capital District YMCA is so much more than a gym or pool. At the Y, we are focused on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Access to Virtual Platform – Y360

Now available to all full-pay YMCA members, YMCA360 brings to life the people, places and programs of the Y, and brings membership full-circle.

From yoga to youth sports, enjoy our exclusive collection of on-demand and livestream classes, on all your devices in cinematic 4K. Experience YMCA360, wherever you are and whenever you want, and experience healthy living for all.

Y360 can be purchased for a small charge of $9.99 a month!

Seniors Enjoy Special Savings

Enjoy FREE membership to the Capital District YMCA with SilverSneakers. Whether you’re looking for a fun place to swim, or to catch up with your friends while taking a yoga class, the YMCA is a great place for active older adults and seniors looking to become more active! Please visit our front desk today for details.

Children Welcome

Children are welcome at the Y according to the following guidelines:

• Children 14+ may visit the Wellness Center after orientation

• Children 12 & 13 may visit the Wellness Center after orientation with a parent or guardian at all times

• Children 12+ may visit all areas of the Y (excluding wellness center), including the pool

• Children 11 and under need parent or guardian at all times in the branch

30-Day Guarantee

Your complete satisfaction is our goal at the Capital District YMCA. Toward that end, we’re pleased to offer a 30-day satisfaction guarantee when you join. If you’re unhappy with your membership, please let us know and we’ll gladly refund your money, including the joiner’s fee.

Veterans Discount

The Capital District YMCA is honored to give veterans 25% off an adult membership.

We Offer Financial Assistance

At the Capital District YMCA, we welcome individuals from all socioeconomic backgrounds and never turn you away because you cannot afford our membership, programs, or services. To help those with financial need, we have our Annual Giving Campaign scholarship program which is funded by caring members of our community. Apply online.

Joiner Fees

Our Youth Membership includes a joiner’s fee of $25. For other memberships, the joiner’s fee can be up to $100.

Community Rate Option

The Capital District YMCA is a nonprofit service-focused organization committed to the health and well-being or our members.

At the Y, in addition to our full-facility membership option, we offer a community rate. Full-facility members enjoy access to all our branches and group exercise programs. With the community rate option, you can enroll in many of our programs without having to pay a non-member fee. You simply pay the community rate for each program you take, except for group exercise classes, which are a benefit of being a full-facility member.

It’s our hope that once you try any of our programs, and become familiar with what the Y is all about, you’ll want to become a full-facility member.

Convenient Methods of Payment

Automatic Withdrawal / Safe and Convenient

Monthly payments are withdrawn from your checking or savings account, debit or credit card. The joiner’s fee and pro-rated cost for your first month of membership are due when you join. There is no contract to join, and we will stop your monthly payments (with 30 days notice) once we receive your written request.

Annual Payment Options

Dues may be paid in full when you join. We accept cash, check, or credit card. When you pay for a full year, the amount you owe includes the pro-rated cost for the current month, and the joiner’s fee.

Membership Holds

You’re welcome to put your membership on hold for medical reasons. Please provide a note from your doctor letting us know why you’re not able to participate in Y activities. Please submit your request in writing 30 days before your leave of absence. Your membership is automatically re-activated once your hold expires.

Our programs and services are reserved for our active members. When a membership is placed on hold, that membership becomes inactive and is not eligible for programs, including registration for childcare

Refund Policy

Refunds and credits need to be approved by our Executive Director. Please provide your request in writing. Refunds and credits aren’t issued once you attend two or more classes unless you have a medical reason. Please provide a note from your doctor. Credits are good for one year and are valid at any branch. If we have to cancel a program, we will gladly provide a refund.

Inclement Weather Policy

In the case of inclement weather such as snow, the following policy will take effect.

• A determination regarding Closure, Delayed Opening, Morning, and Afternoon programming, on WEEKDAYS will be made by 5:00 a.m.
• A determination regarding Closure, Delayed Opening, and evening programming, on WEEKDAYS will be made by 2:00 p.m.
• A determination regarding Closure, Delayed Opening, and programming on  WEEKENDS will be made by 6:00 a.m.
• All Closings and delays will be announced on our social media, email, website, mobile app, and WGY 810 AM, WRVE 99.5 FM or   WFLY 92.3 FM. TV: Channels 6, 10, & 13.

During a thunder & lightning storm, the pool will close until 30 minutes after the last sign of lightning and/or thunder. Closing and re-opening the pool is at the discretion of staff.

Your Membership Travels with You

The YMCA’s National Reciprocity Program welcomes you to thousands of YMCAs across the country. In addition, Capital District YMCA members are welcome to use all of our association’s branches. Please join that branch you will use most often. Not valid with SilverSneaker memberships.

• Valid for active, full facility YMCA members
• On a monthly basis, nationwide member visitors must use their home Y at least 50% of the time
• Program-only participants and special memberships are not eligible for Nationwide Membership
• Make sure the Y offers the services and amenities you plan to use
• Bring a photo ID with you for your visit
• You will be asked to sign a waiver when visiting another Y location