The YMCA welcomes men, women, and youth of all ages to participate in YMCA programs and activities, regardless of age, gender, race, faith, or nationality. Committed to building strong kids, strong families and strong communities, a YMCA membership provides individuals and families with programs that are fun and rewarding. Members build confidence and develop a healthy lifestyle by taking part in activities that re-energize the spirit, mind and body.

Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance is available to families and individuals in need. For more information on financial assistance, download a scholarship application.

Joiner's Fee

New members pay a one-time joiners fee. This fee is an investment into the future of your YMCA; monies paid provide financial assistance for qualified individuals and fund additional equipment purchases to ensure that the facility meets the needs of all members.

Membership Descriptions

Full Membership

Adult Full Members are entitled to the Health & Wellness Center which includes free weight room and cardio rooms, aerobic classes, open gymnasium, steam room/sauna (men’s locker room only), basketball court and indoor track.

Youth & Teen Full Members are entitled to open gymnasium (during scheduled times), Teen Center, Basketball Court, use of the Health & Fitness Center, ages 13-17, (during scheduled times) and Free Teen Nights.

*Youth 12 and under must be under direct adult supervision when using the YMCA and may not be left unattended at any time. Youth must also be accompanied by an adult in the locker room.

Program Membership

Program Membership entitles members to register for classes/programs, childcare, and summer camp. All classes/programs are an additional fee. (The Health & Fitness Center is not included with this membership).

A.W.A.Y Guest Policy

A.W.A.Y stands for “Always Welcome At YMCA’s.” This program entitles YMCA members privileges at hundreds of YMCA’s across the country, according to their policies. If you have a current YMCA membership at a branch that is located outside a 50-mile radius, the Elizabeth Branch will allow you to use our facility up to six times per calendar year free of charge. Each additional visit will be subject to a $5.00 guest fee.

All-Inclusive Memberships

The YMCA of Eastern Union County is now offering an All Inclusive Membership. This membership type offers members access to all three of our branches located in Union (Five Points), Rahway and Elizabeth. Take a look at what is available at our Rahway & Union branches to see if this is the best membership option for you!

All Inclusive memberships are subject to the same membership policies as all other YMCA memberships.  *All inclusive memberships are subject to the Joiner’s Fee for that membership category at the branch where you first take out the membership. 

Payment Options

Annual Membership

Members can elect to select our annual membership option. Annual memberships are paid in full at the time of registration and expire 1-year from the date of payment.

Monthly Checking & Credit Card Draft

• Monthly draft is a payment plan that allows a member to pay for their membership on a perpetual basis in equal, monthly payments that are automatically deducted from a checking account or credit card.
• Automatic monthly payments are drafted automatically on the 5th of each month unless the 5th is a holiday or weekend. In this case, the payment is drafted on the next business day.
• Members will be given a 30-day written notification in the case of a fee increase.
• Draft memberships are continuous and do not expire. You may cancel your perpetual membership at any time by providing the YMCA with written notification no later than 30 days in advance of final draft date.

Credit & Refund Policy

No Refunds are issued for programs or memberships.

Member Type	Joiner Fee	Dues	Total	Monthly Bank Draft
Youth & Teen (Ages 13-17)	$26	$105	$131	$9
Young Adult (Ages 18-23)	$31	$408	$439	$34
Adult (Ages 24-61)	$43	$456	$499	$38
Senior (Ages 62+)	$37	$384	$421	$32
*Single Parent Family (1 adult w/children 13-17)	$48	$480	$528	$40
*Full Family (up to 2 adults w/children 13-17)	$55	$744	$799	$62
All Inclusive Youth	$25	$168	$193	$14
All Inclusive Teen	$25	$204	$229	$17
All Inclusive Young Adult	$50	$540	$590	$45
All Inclusive Adult	$75	$624	$699	$52
All Inclusive Senior	$50	$540	$590	$45
All Inclusive *Single Parent Family	$100	$792	$892	$66
All Inclusive *Full Family	$100	$996	$1096	$86