Membership

Value-Added Membership Includes: BOTH LOCATIONS!

• State-of-the-art Wellness Center at each location which includes cardio equipment each with their own television, STRIVE strength training circuit and extensive free weight equipment. Wellness Center orientations are free.
• Free babysitting at both locations while you work out. Port Edwards includes the Adventure Center, a three story indoor playground; ages 6 weeks to 12 years old.
• Free aerobics classes with great instructors at both locations.
• The use of two swimming pools with a variety of open swim and lap swim times at the Port Edwards facility.
• Therapeutic whirlpool at the Port Edwards facility.
• A large gymnasium with pickup basketball and volleyball game opportunities and a variety of open gym times at the Port Edwards facility.
• Five racquetball courts with no court fees; three in Port Edwards & two in Wisconsin Rapids.
• Steam room in Port Edwards and saunas in adult locker rooms at both locations.
• Free game room in Port Edwards with Wii Fit, foosball, bumper pool, ping pong and air hockey.
• Greatly reduced program prices for water exercise, swimming lessons, gymnastics classes, youth sports, preschool exploration classes and all other programs.
• Reduced fees for day/resident camps.
• Reduced fees on specialty classes: Cycling, Zumba, and more!
• "One Wisconsin One Y" YMCA benefit: utilize most of the YMCA's in Wisconsin at no cost!
• Guest passes:  each member will receive 2 complimentary guest passes each calendar year to be used to bring in prospective members, friends and family.  Guests must present a photo ID card, be with a member and are only eligible for one guest pass per year.
• Priority registration.

2013 Membership Rates:

* The above rates are effective for 2012.

Attention Medicare-eligible individuals: We offer the Silver Sneakers Program!
What is Silver Sneakers? It's a fitness program offered in partnership with Humana and AARP Insurance at no additional cost to Medicare-eligible members. Each member gets a FREE membership at the South Wood County YMCA. Stop at the Member Services desk for more information.

JOINERS FEE
A joiner's fee of $50.00 for Adult & Family memberships and $15.00 for Youth & Young Adult memberships. A Joiner's fee is a non-refundable, one-time entry fee that is charged to all new YMCA memberships or memberships that have lapsed more than 30 days.

MEMBERSHIPS ARE A 12-MONTH COMMITMENT
Anniversary dates are one year from the time a membership is started. If rate increase occurs, it is effective the first of the year.

METHODS OF PAYMENT

• Monthly Bank or Credit Card Draft - The YMCA will draft your checking, savings, or credit card(MC or Visa) account on the fifth day of each month. A voided check or credit card information, your membership application plus one month payment and joiner fee are required to activate membership. Monthly bank or credit card memberships continue indefinitely.
• Annual Payment - You can pay in full by credit card, personal check or cash.
• Short term rates- Inquire at front desk.

CANCELLATION
There is no fee if you cancel your membership on the anniversary date of when you joined and give a 30-day prior notification. A fee of $50 for adult or family memberships and $15 for youth or young adult memberships is charged for canceling at any other time.

MEMBERSHIP CARDS
A photo ID is required. If you lose your card, a $3.00 replacement fee will be charged. Members are required to scan their cards each time they visit the YMCA. Scanning cards means better security and service to our members.

CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP
Being fit and healthy makes you feel better; employees who have a higher self-esteem are happier, more productive and come to work more regularly. Members of Corporate customers receive discounts and waived joiner's fee. Call to find out if your company is currently a corporate customer or if not, and your company is interested, have a representative of the company call Raquel Nowak at (715)818-6017 to receive more information.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The YMCA is a non-profit organization open to men, women, and children of all ages, races, religions, incomes and abilities. No person will be denied the benefits of a YMCA membership because of special needs or inability to pay. For more information or scholarship assistance, please contact Lynn Mlodzik at (715)818-6011 for a confidential meeting. Financial Assistance is made possible through contributions to our Strong Kids Campaign and support from the United Way.

Non Member Participants
Required to sign-in at the front desk before entering the building.

One Wisconsin, One Y
This program offers YMCA members who are traveling the opportunity to use the local YMCA. Simply present your YMCA card at the Check-In Desk.

A photo ID is required for all adults purchasing a day pass.