Membership
At the Y your family is joining more than a gym, they’re joining a community committed to transforming lives – inside and out.
The Y Provides
- Volunteer and mentoring opportunities
- Free Drop-In Child Care with extended hours
- Family-focused special events and programs
- Access to a full-size gym that will include 3 cross courts, 5 pickleball courts, and a volleyball court
- Continued access to priority program registration and reduced rates
- Access to a first-rate aquatics center including a 6 lane lap pool, family recreational pool with splash features, Two – 16ft rock climbing walls, warm water therapy pool, basketball hoops, whirlpool, and sauna
- New and expanded nutrition programs in our Teaching Kitchen
- Expanded infant, toddler, and junior pre-school for ages 6 weeks to 4 years, including an onsite WRPS 4K program
- And so much more!
Membership Cost
Membership Info
- Memberships are on a monthly basis and may be paid in full for the year.
- Membership rate adjustments may occur annually with a 30-day notice.
- Monthly drafts for memberships are continuous unless canceled (see below for cancellation process).
- Family membership consists of yourself, a significant other and dependent children through the age of 18 (unless they are enrolled in college and are still in the household).
- For those that become a member online, please stop in and visit our front desk during regular business hours to get your photo taken and membership card.
Processing Fee
A fee of $60.00 for Adult & Family memberships and $30.00 for Youth & Young Adult memberships is required. The fee is a non-refundable, one-time entry fee that is charged to all new SWC YMCA memberships or memberships that have lapsed more than 30 days.
Membership For All Program
All memberships are based on income. Your membersip rate may be determined depending upon household size and income level. For your own privacy, applications may be filled out and returned to the Y. Your information will be privately reviewed staff will reach out to you with your approved rate within 5 buisness days.
*Additional questions can be directed to
front desk staff or call
715-818-9622 for Wisconsin Rapids
608-472-5400 for Adams
24 Hour Wellness Center Access
SWC YMCA is making access easier and more convenient for our adult members, age 18+, with 24-hour per day, 7 days per week, year-round access to our Wellness Centers at our Wisconsin Rapids and Adams facilities.
- Adult members, age 18+, may apply for Wellness Center access at the Member Service desk in Wisconsin Rapids or Adams during staffed hours of operations.
- 24-hour access is protected by a security and video surveillance system.
- Each adult member must purchase his/her own key fob to use to access the Wellness Center.
- Youth 13-17 may utilize 24-hour access in Wisconsin Rapids and Adams with an approved guardian. Must be authorized in advance.
- Key Fob’s are a fee of $30.00 plus a monthly fee of $5.00 while active.
24-Hour Access Q&A
- Can a youth purchase a 24-hour access key fob on their own?
- No. A legal parent/guardian will need to come in and purchase the 24-hour access key fob and sign the waiver.
- Can the parent/guardian request to add/change authorized individuals to accompany the youth over the phone?
- Yes, the legal parent/guardian can add/change authorized individuals over the phone, but it can only be the youth’s legal parent/guardian and will need to verify date of birth prior to changing.
- Does the parent/guardian accompanying the youth also need an active 24-hour key fob?
- Yes. Everyone utilizing the 24-hour access facility will need an active membership and an active key fob.
- Does the youth need to be under direct supervision in the facility, or can the youth, for example, utilize the gymnasium while the approved parent/guardian works out in the wellness center?
- The youth member does NOT need to be directly supervised by the parent/guardian. The approved adult MUST always remain in the facility but can be utilizing a different area within the facility.
- Who can be approved as a parent/guardian?
- Anyone 18 and older with the direct approval of the youth’s legal parent/guardian.
- Can an approved parent/guardian bring in more than 1 youth at the same time?
- Yes, as long as the parent/guardian is an approved guardian by ALL the youth that they are accompanying.
- Can an approved parent/guardian still accompany a youth if their 24-hour access or membership is on hold/not active?
- No. Everyone entering Wisconsin Rapids or Adams 24-hour access needs to be an active member with an active key fob.
- What are the responsibilities of the legal parent/guardian?
- Keeping current contact information up to date.
- Authorizing up to 3 adults (18 or older) to accompany the minor child/children.
- Ensuring that the youth understands the policies and procedures of the 24-hour access facility.
- What are the responsibilities of the approved parent/guardian?
- Any approved parent guardian is taking full responsibility of the wellbeing of the minor while in the 24-hour access facility including accident, injuries and/or damages that may occur.
Day Pass Rates
Individuals who are not members of the South Wood County YMCA, or who are not Nationwide Members of another Y, may purchase a day pass to use the facility.
Youth (Age 6mo- 18yrs): $10 Daily
Adult (Age 19+): $15 Daily
Family: $20 Daily
*Legal guardians are required to set up both member & non-member accounts prior to facility usage. This pertains to memberships, programs and day-passes
Methods of Payment
Monthly Bank or Credit Card Draft – The YMCA will draft your checking, savings, or credit card (MasterCard or Visa) account on the fifth day (or fifteenth per request) 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.
Cancellation
To cancel a membership, notification with documentation needs to be given to member services by the 25th of the month, prior to your next draft. Forms are available upon request at the front desk or emailed requests may be sent to yinfo@swcymca.org.
*If notice is given after the 25th, the next month’s membership fee will be taken out.
Membership Policies
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. If you become a member online, please stop in during regular business hours to receive your photo taken and membership card.
Non-Member Participants
Non-member participants are able to purchase a day pass. We require all participants entering the building to check in at the front desk. Photo ID’s are required for the purchase of a day pass. Youth must have a parent or guardian sign the building agreement prior to building usage.
Nationwide Membership
YMCA members have the opportunity to use YMCA’s throughout the state. Simply present your YMCA card and photo ID at Member Services.
Facility Closings & Inclement Weather
The SWC YMCA will always put the safety of its members, program participants, and staff first when decisions need to be made concerning inclement weather. When inclement weather poses a threat, the YMCA may adjust or cancel scheduled hours of operation, programs and/or special events.
If the YMCA is closed, has a delay opening, or will be closing early, announcements will be made on our website and social media pages.
Code Of Conduct
- Everyone using the facility must display the YMCA Core Character values of respect, responsibility, honesty and caring at all times. Violation of any of the above may result in membership termination and/or loss of privileges of the entire YMCA facility and programs.
- Photo Policy – South Wood County YMCA policy regarding the use of photographic or video equipment states that “photography of any kind within the YMCA or site will not be permitted without prior consent.” In instances in which permission is granted, the images must exclude any individual(s) who have not previously signed a YMCA Photo Release Form. Failure to support this policy may result in the confiscation of the photographic/video image and the involved of the police department.
In addition, the YMCA reserves the right to deny access or membership to any person who has been accused or convicted of any crime involving sexual abuse, is or has been a registered sex offender, has ever been convicted of any offense related to the sale, possession and /or transportation of illegal drugs, or is currently under the influence of illegal or dangerous drugs or chemicals, narcotics, or intoxicating beverages.
Anyone who feels that this Code of Conduct is being violated should immediately report the behavior to a staff person on duty. YMCA staff members are eager to be of assistance.
Suspension or termination of YMCA membership may result from a violation of this Code of Conduct. While an incident is being investigated, the membership of the person(s) accused of violating this Code of Conduct may be temporarily suspended pending a final decision.
About
Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
Wisconsin Rapids Hours
Monday- Friday: 5:00 AM- 8:00PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM- 5:00PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM- 3:00PM
Adams Hours
Monday- Thursday: 9:00AM- 7:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM- 5:00PM
Saturday- Sunday: Not Staffed
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