Joining the Y
When you join the Y, you aren't just joining a gym; you are joining a professional, inclusive and family-oriented community that is dedicated to strengthening our community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Our facilities and programs are designed for every stage and age of life, and we most likely have every resource you are looking for, or need to strengthen your body, mind and spirit!
General Information
At the YMCA of Glendale, we offer different Membership packages to best suit the needs of each prospective member:
Membership Type Description Monthly Rate Joining Fee
Youth Ages 0-17 $32.50 $25
Young Adult Ages 18-29 $36.50 $25
Adult Ages 30-61 $55.50 $25
Senior Ages 62+ $48.50 $25
Family 2 Adults + Children $94.00 $50
Financial Assistance is available for those who qualify.
All monthly payments are automatically deducted from your checking or savings account through ACH or by credit card, or can be paid in advance.
The YMCA is a membership community organization and membership privileges include the use of all facilities and services, as well as participation in healthy lifestyle programs. These include:
- Cardio Center
- Strength and Conditioning Center
- Group Exercise Classes
- Healthy Lifestyles Studio
- Free Child Watch at our Kids Activity Center
- Men's and Women's Locker Rooms
- Swimming Pool
- Basketball Gym
- Rooftop Running Track / Pickleball Court
- Racquetball/Handball Courts
- Badminton Courts
- Functional Fitness Studio
- Table Tennis
Nationwide members are welcome at the YMCA of Glendale. Please bring your Y membership card or a photo ID.
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Visiting other Y's: Things to know before you go
Nationwide Membership enables you to visit any participating Y in the US through membership at your ‘home’ Y (your home location is the facility that you enrolled as a member and that collects your membership dues).
- Valid for active, full facility Y members ages 18+, with ID
- Program – only participants and special memberships (SilverSneakers, Silver & Fit, Renew Active, etc.) are NOT eligible for Nationwide Membership
- All Nationwide visitors must sign the Nationwide Member Waiver
- Nationwide member visitors must use their home Y at least 50% of the time
- If you have known periods of seasonal travel and cannot use your home Y at least 50% of the time (college students, snow birds, etc.) you may need to place your home Y membership on hold and join the Y where you’ll be staying.
Joining the YMCA of Glendale is as easy as 1,2,3!
- On this page you can find and print our Membership Application, Liability Waiver Form, and Payment Authorization Form.
- Complete the Membership Application, Liability Waiver Form (per person), and Payment Authorization Form.
- Visit us at the YMCA of Glendale and our membership staff will help you with the rest!
Tours
If you would like to request a tour to see the facility and learn more about us before becoming a member, please see the "Request a Tour" tab below for more information.
Promotions
Each month we have a new membership joining promotion! Click Here to go to the Promotions Page
Scholarships
Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Please see the "Scholarship Program" tab for more information.
The YMCA of Glendale is pleased to offer the SilverSneakers® Fitness Program. SilverSneakers is the nation’s leading exercise program designed exclusively for older adults and is available at no additional cost to eligible Medicare health plan. Eligible members have a complimentary membership to the Glendale YMCA. To find out if you are eligible for SilverSneakers, please contact the Y or visit www.silversneakers.com.
After confirmation of eligibility, you will be prompted to do the following:
- On this page, you can find and print our Membership Application, Liability Waiver Form, and Silver Sneakers Liability Waiver Form.
- Complete the Membership Application, Liability Waiver Form (per person), and Silver Sneakers Liability Waiver Form.
- Visit us at the YMCA of Glendale and our membership staff will help you with the rest!
Renew Active is the new name for Optum Fitness Advantage. Renew Active provides eligible members with access to any YMCA at no cost. Plan holders of eligible Medicare Advantage Plans insured by United Healthcare Insurance can use the Renew Active program. Plan holders of eligible Medicare Supplement Plans insured by United Healthcare Insurance can use the Renew Active program at a lower cost. Eligible members can use all the services that are part of a standard Y membership.
To find out if you are eligible for Renew Active, please contact the Y or visit https://www.myrenewactive.com
Find your confirmation code at Medicare Advantage Plans or Medicare Supplement Plans.
After confirmation of eligibility, you will be prompted to do the following:
- On this page, you can find and print our Membership Application, Liability Waiver Form, and Photo Release Waiver
- Complete the Membership Application, Liability Waiver Form (per person), and Photo Release Waiver.
For your convenience, here are some important membership applications and forms:
If you are interested in taking a tour of the YMCA of Glendale and learning more about membership, please fill out the form by clicking here and someone from our Membership Department will be in touch with you!
At the YMCA of Glendale, we have a Scholarship Program to provide temporary assistance to families in the Glendale area who wish to take part in YMCA programs and believe they are not able to pay the full cost of the program. Assistance is only granted to the extent that money is available and this program is made possible by the contributions made to the YMCA. Applicants are awarded a percentage of support, with the YMCA and participant sharing the total cost of the program.
Minimum Requirements
- Applicants must live or work in the service area of the YMCA of Glendale.
- Applicants share the cost of the program with the YMCA and each applicant is required to pay a percentage of the program cost with the YMCA. The maximum percentage support varies by program.
- Applicants must re-apply every year upon renewal of their membership. IF assistance is granted and the program is not utilized, we will award the assistance to someone else.
- If payment is not kept current, you stand the risk of losing your financial assistance.
If you believe you qualify for our Scholarship Program you can print the application to submit in person, here: