Become A Member
When you join the Y, you are joining a community of individuals dedicated to your health and wellbeing. 9 fully equipped wellness facilities, 6 pools, and hundreds of group exercise classes across the Bay Area and so much more is included with your membership.
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Membership Types
Being a part of the Y means convenient, all-inclusive access to all of the benefits and amenities you need.
Teen
Sign up for Teen Membership in-person at a branch.
Young Adult
Active Older Adult
Adult
Single Adult Household
with Children
Dual Adult Household
with no Children
Dual Adult Household
with Children
MEMBERSHIP FOR ALL
We believe that everyone should be able to access the resources that support healthy living, regardless of their financial situation. Our Membership For All program provides financial assistance based on verified income. Stop by your local Y to start the conversation.
Nationwide Membership
Your Y Membership includes access to every participating YMCA in the country, including more than 35 locations across the Bay Area! Nationwide Membership enables active full facility YMCA members to visit any participating YMCA in the United States.
Community participants and special memberships are not eligible to participate.
You will need to sign a waiver each time you visit a Y outside of your association.
You may visit other Ys as much as you want as long as you use your home Y at least 50% of the time.
Find Your Y
insurance partnerships
Eligible members will be issued a user code from their insurance plan. Visit the Y with your code, anyone in member services can verify eligibility. Unsure if you’re eligible? Contact your health plan today to see you’re eligible for Y membership. For more information, please contact Jennifer Trombley at [email protected].
Aaptiv
Workplace Wellness and Medicare Fitness Benefit
Active & Fit
Workplace Wellness Health Plan Fitness Benefit
Care Advantage by Health Plan of San Mateo
FitOn Health (Formerly PeerFit)
Corporate Wellness and Medicare Fitness Benefit
OnePass
Medicare Fitness Benefit
OnePass Select
Health Plan or Employer Sponsored Fitness Benefit
Renew Active by UnitedHealthcare
Medicare Fitness Benefit
Silver & Fit
Medicare Fitness Benefit
household memberships
Discover even more with a household membership! Your Y membership is an all access pass to families healthiest self. A household membership comes with a lot of benefits including access to facilities across the country, program discounts, childcare, and more!
Single Adult Household
with Children
One adult Individual ages 19 and over, including all dependent children under 18 in the same household
Dual Adult Household
with no Children
Two adult Individuals ages 19 and over in the same household
Dual Adult Household
with Children
Two adult Individuals ages 19 and over, including all dependent children under 18 in the same household
household memberships benefits
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Kind Words From Our Members
Joining the Y has been an excellent experience for our whole family. The teens work out with us, and my daughter gets some swim time. We come in at least twice a week.
FAQS
You can join the Y online or in person at any of our membership welcome desks. Visit any YMCA of Greater San Francisco location to join.
Join the branch you plan to visit most frequently, your Home Branch. Your Home branch is the Y you’re registered as a member and regularly participate most of the time. If you are visiting another location more often than your home branch, we will assist you by transferring your membership to your new home branch. Members have access to all of our fitness facilities.
Yes we offer a financial assistance program, Membership for All. Y memberships and programs are open to everyone, and cost should not be a barrier to accessing services through the Y. Sliding Scale Pricing is available based on income and household size- scholarship funds come from the generosity of our donors. All inquiries into financial assistance and supporting documentation are confidential. Learn more about our financial assistance program.
Nationwide Membership allows you to access 2,700+ YMCAs across the US, providing you with a wide range of fitness, recreation, and wellness opportunities wherever you go.