Membership
A Place for Families to Belong
Your YMCA membership is about you and your family's health in spirit, mind and body. As a member of one of Canada's leading charitable organizations, you can look forward to:
- friendly and welcoming staff
- convenient hours and class times
- affordable fees
- family oriented environment
- free non-registered open access programs
- choice of values-based programs
- clean, well-maintained facilities/equipment
- access to all Niagara region Y's
- fitness consultation by qualified YMCA staff/volunteers
- Canada-wide YMCA access
- volunteer opportunities
(Fees effective September 1, 2007.)
| Monthly Membership Fees | St. Cath | NiagCentre | NiagFalls |
| Membership Plus (18+ yrs) | $68 | $62 | $62 |
| Adult General (24+ yrs) | $46 | $46 | $46 |
| Young Adult (18-23 yrs) | $35 | $35 | $35 |
| Youth (13-17 yrs) | $35 | $35 | $35 |
| Child (6 month-12 yrs)* | $25 | $25 | $25 |
| Family Plus | $115 | $109 | $109 |
| Family Plus with Children | $125 | $119 | $119 |
| Family General | $78 | $78 | $78 |
| Family General with Children | $88 | $88 | $88 |
Note: Prices quoted above do not include GST
*Child category exempt for GST
A photo id/proof of age is required when purchasing a membership
First month will be prorated to reflect start date.
Family applies to a maximum of two adult spouses living at the same address.
Family with children option applies to a maximum of two adult spouses and any number of dependent children up to age 24 living at the same address.
Young Adults with a valid student card may arrange 4 or 8 month memberships. All other memberships are annual.
Building Fee is used to maintain YMCA facilities and equipment through capital improvements. Adult and Membership Plus members will be required to pay a Building Fee. Only one Building Fee is paid per family living at the same address. The Building Fee is non-refundable and must be paid at time of registration or over a maximum of 3 months.
$100 per adult general/family + GST (all branches)
$125 per Membership Plus/family + GST (Niagara Centre & Niagara Falls)
$150 per Membership Plus/family + GST (St. Catharines)
Regional Membership
YMCA of Niagara members have the opportunity to participate at branches other than their home Membership Centre. Young adults and adults will have unlimited General Membership access at all Niagara region YMCAs. Child/Youth members have program privileges in their home YMCA and unlimited open/family swim access at all other branches. Unlimited Membership Plus access is granted to those who pay the Regional Fee. Otherwise, Niagara Falls and Niagara Centre Membership Plus members may access St. Catharines twice per month and have unlimited use of the general change room.
Payment Options
You may pay for your annual membership in full by cash, cheque, Interac, MasterCard and Visa, or by installment through our
convenient Pre-authorized Payment Plan.
Pre-Authorized Payment
You may find it most convenient to use our Pre-authorized Payment Plan. All monthly memberships on a pre-authorized plan will be continuous. The YMCA requires 10 days' written notice to cancel.
Membership Assistance
Regular participation in YMCA membership activities supports a balanced approach to personal growth, health and wellness. The
membership serves those individuals and families who have the greatest need in the community. If your current financial
circumstances are limiting your access to membership, please contact the Membership Desk. All inquiries will be held in the
strictest confidence.
For more information regarding membership assistance please follow this link to Financial Aid
