When you join the Y, you’re committing to more than simply becoming healthier. You are supporting the values and programs that strengthen your community. At the Y, children learn what they can achieve, families spend quality time together, and we all build relationships that deepen our sense of belonging. For more than a workout. For a better us.
At the Y you have two options for membership, a program membership or a full facility membership. A program membership is a basic membership so that you can register for programs at the program member rate. A full facility membership gives you access to the facilities and you save when you register for programs and summer camp with special lower rates for full members.
Youth Facility Member
Birth to age 12
Can participate in open swim and receive reduced rates on programs. If the child needs their parent with them in the water then the parent must also have a membership.
2026 rate: $21.25/month
Student/College Student
Can participate in open swim, open gym, group exercise classes, fitness center, use the racquetball courts, and receive reduced program rates.
College student with 12 credits/semester with valid college id.
2026 rate: $35.25/month
Senior Adult
62 years and older
Can use all facilities. Check with your health insurance plan to see if they offer Silver Sneakers®, Silver and Fit, or Renew Active. Your membership cost may be covered by your plan. Our Y participates in all of these programs.
2026 rate: $47.25/month
Senior Couple
62 years and older
Any two seniors, residing in the same household and any dependents. Proof of dependency is required. Can use all facilities.
2026 rate: $67.25/month
Adult
18 years and older
Can use all facilities.
2026 rate: $61.25/month
Household
Two adult persons living at the same residence and their dependent children through age 18 and full-time college students through age 23. Proof of dual residence is required. Proof of dependency is required. Same rules apply as above applicable memberships.
2026 rate: $82.25/month
One Adult Household
One adult person and their dependent children through age 18 and full-time college students through age 23. Proof of dependency is required.
2026 rate: $65.25/month
Program Member
A program membership is a basic membership so that you can register for programs at the program member rate. This membership is limited to participation in the program that you register for.
For full facility access you would need a facility membership.
Youth Program Member:
2026 rate: $65.25/year
Adult Program Member:
2026 rate: $105.25/year
Military
Free for those active duty eligible for the Military OneSource program. Contact Military OneSource at 1-800-342-9647.
Reduced fees for those not eligible for that program. Some restrictions may apply. For new memberships only. May not be combined with other offers.
Family:
2026 rate: $55.25/month
Adult:
2026 rate: $35.25/month
2 Memberships in One
Membership to the Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA plus our Mountain Mist Outdoor Center is included with full-privilege Adult, Senior Adult, Single Parent Household, Household, and Senior Household memberships.
Nationwide Membership
The Nationwide Membership program allows full-facility/full-privilege Y members (those holding Adult, Household, One Adult Household, and Senior Adult, and Senior Household memberships) to use their Y membership at other Y locations throughout the nation at no additional cost. Contact the YMCA you are going to visit for more information about their nationwide guest policies.
Membership Notes
- Joiner’s Fee: A $40 Joiner’s Fee applies to the Adult, Household, One Adult Household, and Senior Adult, and Senior Household memberships. A $20 Joiner’s Fee applies to Youth Full and Student memberships. Joiner’s fees are used for equipment purchases and capital improvements. There will be no Joiner’s Fee when purchasing a full-year membership and paying up front.
- Memberships are drafted monthly out of a bank or credit card account unless otherwise noted. Annual Memberships and Program Memberships may be paid by cash, check, or credit card.
Financial Assistance
- Financial assistance for memberships is available for qualifying individuals and families.
- Please stop by the Meriden YMCA at 110 West Main Street in Meriden and pick up an application at the Front Desk.
- Complete the application and return it to the Front Desk. Our Membership Director will review your application and follow up with you.