Where Membership Means MORE
When you join the Y, you'll discover new ways to connect with your potential, purpose, and community. No matter where you are on your journey, there’s a place for you here.
Member Benefits
Fitness Classes
Y members can choose from dozens of classes like Cycling, BodyPump, and Yoga. No need to register, just join in whenever it's convenient for you!
Body Composition Analysis
Stay on track during your fitness journey with our new state-of-the-art body composition analysis tool: secaTRU. Every YMCA member gets a FREE initial scan!
Family Benefits
A family membership includes access to expanded benefits like FREE Rookie Sports registrations, Youth Enrichment programs and classes, and Adult-and-Child swim lessons.
Fitness Technology
EGYM combines state-of-the-art technology and connects you to electronic equipment that adjusts to you while helping you keep a routine, and making workouts fun.
Nationwide Access
A YMCA membership not only grants you access to all of our metro locations, but to Y's across the nation.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Read through our FAQs about Y membership, or use the contact page to get in touch.
You can join the Y in person at any of our membership communities, or join online at dmymca.org/join.
We offer seven basic membership types: Adult, 2 Adult, Family, Senior, 2 Seniors/Senior Family, Student and Youth. More information about each membership type can be found at dmymca.org/join
Current membership rates can be found at dmymca.org/join. At the Y, you never need to sign a contract – join any time, cancel any time with 15 days advance notice.
Yes. As a nonprofit organization, the Y strives to make memberships available and affordable for everyone in our community. Click here for more information on financial assistance at the Y.
Membership fees are payable on the first of the month via automatic bank draft or credit card/debit card drafts. You can also arrange to pay in advance quarterly or annually – contact your branch for more information.
Absolutely! You can sign up for a free seven-day pass that allows you to sample everything the Y has to offer. Register online or stop by the Welcome Center at any branch to get started.
Yes. When you join any branch of the YMCA of Greater Des Moines, you join them all. Through the Y’s Nationwide Membership program, active members also have access to most of the 2,600 YMCAs in the U.S. at no extra cost when traveling. (Check with the YMCA at your destination to be sure they participate.)
Yes. You can manage many aspects of your membership via your online account. Click the My Account link in the upper right menu to access your personal dashboard. The Welcome Center staff at your branch can also help you with any questions or changes.
Yes. Email membership@dmymca.org or contact the Welcome Center at your branch for details.
Memberships can be cancelled at any time with written notice 15 days in advance of the desired cancellation date. You can cancel via your online dashboard, or send an email requesting cancellation to membership@dmymca.org.
Yes. Active members may bring one guest each time they check into the Y. An individual may visit the Y as a guest up to three times during the calendar year.