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Military Benefits

In partnership with the Armed Services YMCA, the Department of Defense is proud to offer 6-month gym memberships at the YMCA of Greater Des Moines. To qualify for this program, military members/families must meet all eligibility criteria for one of the program categories listed below.

Membership Elegibility Criteria

Category 1: Active Duty Independent Duty Personnel

  • Complete and sign "Application, Disclosure and Agreement" for background check
  • Complete Contact Sheet
  • Read Tenant Selection Criteria and sign last page
  • Read Code of Conduct

Category 2: Unaccompanied Spouse/Family of Active Duty

  • Complete and sign "Application, Disclosure and Agreement" for background check
  • Complete Contact Sheet
  • Read Tenant Selection Criteria and sign last page
  • Read Code of Conduct

Category 3: Unaccompanied Spouse/Family of Joint Deployed Guard and Reserve

  • Complete and sign "Application, Disclosure and Agreement" for background check
  • Complete Contact Sheet
  • Read Tenant Selection Criteria and sign last page
  • Read Code of Conduct

If you meet the criteria and are interested in securing a YMCA membership or need to renew your current Armed Services membership, please contact us receive the application packet. For more information, contact Membership at membership@dmymca.org

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