There are countless benefits to YMCA membership, including facility access, free classes and programs, and offerings for every member of the family. Membership options include:
ONE Y MEMBERSHIP - ONE YMCA...COUNTLESS CHOICES
Near your house? Next to your work? Close to your school? There is Y there. And with the One Y membership you can enjoy the amenities and programs at any or all of the YMCA's local branches. The One Y membership enables you to access any YMCA facility with a membership rate below that of your home branch. So tell us where you live, where you work and where you want to workout, and we'll tell you where your YMCAs are. www.ymcadc.org/oney
FULL PRIVILEGE MEMBERSHIP
For members who want full use of a YMCA facility and full access to its programs, full privilege membership is the best option. Members will pay a one-time joining fee and monthly membership dues. Full members have access to free offerings and classes and are eligible for early registration for all programs.
PROGRAM MEMBERSHIP
Program memberships are ideal for individuals who want to participate in a specific class or program but who do not want full use of any YMCA facility. Members will pay program registration fees and standard class fees. Program members can upgrade their membership to become Full or One Y Members at any time.
CORPORATE PARTNER MEMBERSHIP
Annually, companies pay 30-40 percent of America's $1 trillion (and climbing) healthcare costs. A recent Behavioral Risk Factor survey, found that more than 50 percent of those asked haven't had any physical activities in the past month. Lack of attention to personal health and wellness is directly related to reduced employee productivity, declining morale, soaring absenteeism rates and higher stress levels.
The impact on business has been staggering.
Study after study has shown up to 70 percent of all illnesses reported in America today could have been prevented if healthier lifestyle choices had been made. Smoking, inactivity, poor eating habits and other negative behaviors contribute to long-term health issues.
Now the good news.
Research has also shown that wellness programs, which effectively and consistently motivate employees to improve their health, can dramatically reverse these ominous trends. The result is that companies enter a bright new era of productivity, profitability and significantly diminished healthcare costs. The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington Corporate Partnership staff will work with your company to effectively implement this positive transition.
YMCA MILITARY OUTREACH INITIATIVE
The YMCA and Department of Defense Outreach Initiative offers YMCA memberships to eligible military families and personnel who may not have access to nearby military facility. Eligible military families and personnel include:
- Family members of deployed National Guard and Reservists
- Active Duty families who live in one of the selected Joint Bases created by the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process (contact Military OneSource at www.militaryonesource.com or call 800-342-9647 for a list of eligible Joint Bases)
- Active Duty Independent Duty personnel and their families as approved by their Military Service Headquarters
Note: Eligibility is for Title 10 personnel only.
Respite Child Care
In addition, the Outreach Initiative offers respite child care services for children whose parent or guardian needs temporary respite from their role as primary caregiver in the absence of a deployed spouse. Respite child care is available at participating YMCAs in 10 states only. Click here to find out more.
Getting Started:
To receive membership benefits from the YMCA Military Outreach Initiative, eligible military families and personnel should follow these steps:
- Contact Military OneSource at www.militaryonesource.com or 800-342-9647 to confirm eligibility and receive an eligibility form.
- Find your local participating YMCA.
- Fill out and bring your eligibility form, Military ID and any other required documentation (generally your Deployment Orders or Military Service Headquarters approval letter) to a participating YMCA for verification (please do not leave copies of these documents at the YMCA).
YMCA Facilities and On-Site Programs
YMCA Facilities*
Within a safe and welcoming environment, YMCA of Metropolitan Washington members enjoy a wide range of fitness activities in convenient state-of-the-art facilities. Regardless of personal fitness goals, YMCA facilities offer something for everyone!
YMCA Facilities Features
- High-tech fitness center
- Free Motion Fitness
- Treadmills
- Elliptical cross trainers
- Stair climbers
- Lifecycles and recumbent bikes
- Machine weights
- Free weights
- Rowers
- Computerized tracking system that remembers the member!
- Run/Walk track
- Multi-purpose gymnasium
- Climbing walls
- Group exercise studio for aerobics, step, yoga, Pilates, boot camp and more!
- Indoor/outdoor pools
- Whirlpool, steam, and sauna
- Men's/women's locker rooms
- Family locker rooms
*Facilities vary by location
On-Site Programs
YMCA on-site programs support members by encouraging them to take a proactive approach to staying well and avoiding long-term health problems. YMCA professionals provide health and fitness programs and services for the convenience and ongoing involvement of your employees.
Seminars
Weight management
Stress management
Relaxation
Nutrition
Women's health
Children/teen health & fitness
Other topics available upon request
To become a corporate partner and take advantage of these benefits, contact Paul Wickman at paul.wickman@ymcadc.org or call 202-862-9622.