Welcome toVALLEY SHORE YMCA.

Since 1917, the Valley Shore Y has served families on the Shoreline in countless ways, including swim lessons, camp, teen nights, adult fitness, childcare, cancer survivor programs, a community garden and so much more.

Valley Shore YMCA Full Facility Members Enjoy:

  • A Welcoming and Family Friendly Environment
  • Over 80 FREE Adult Fitness Classes
  • A 25 Yard, Heated Indoor Pool
  • Basketball Gymnasium
  • Racquetball Court
  • Dry Sauna
  • Pickleball
  • Member Clubs and Organizations
  • Free Child Watch
  • Free Wellness Orientation With a Personal Trainer
  • Group Cycling Classes
  • Nationwide Membership enables Y members to visit any participating YMCA in the United States

*Additional membership options including Health Insurance Benefit Membership and Guest Membership terms listed below in the FAQs.

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Not a member yet? There is still a lot of ways to enjoy the Y!

With a guest membership at Valley Shore YMCA you can register for 1-Day Passes, 7-Day Passes, swim lessons, and many enrichment programs available at Valley Shore without paying full facility membership dues.

Day Pass Rates:

  • Spectator: FREE
  • 5-Consecutive Day Trial: FREE to use once per individual who is interested in joining the Valley Shore Y.
  • Youth/Teen (0-17 years): $5 per day
  • Young Adult/Adult (18-64 years): $15 per day
  • Senior (65 years and up): $10 per day
  • 7-Consecutive Day Pass (per individual): $45

*5-Day Trial, Youth/Teen, Young Adult/Adult, Senior, and 7-Consecutive Day Passes will be applied to your account at the Welcome Center once you come in after registration.

Get started in a few simple steps

Already a member or previous member and need to update your membership? Click here to log in.

Step 1: Choose your membership level

Youth

Starting at $25/mo

Teen

Starting at $26/mo

Young Adult

Starting at $38/mo

Adult

Starting at $70/mo

Senior Adult

Starting at $52/mo

Family

Starting at $105/mo

Guest

Starting at $0/mo

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Over 100 Years of Heritage

For over 100 years, the Valley-Shore YMCA has had a positive impact on the lives of those who live and work on the shoreline and in the Connecticut River Valley area, by promoting programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body. You can join anywhere, but you belong at the YMCA.

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Financial Assistance

The YMCA welcomes all who wish to participate and believes that no one should be denied access to the Y based on their ability to pay. Through the Annual Campaign, the Valley Shore YMCA provides assistance based on individual needs and circumstances. Every YMCA member receives the same membership benefits, regardless of whether or not they receive financial assistance.

Frequently Asked Questions

View out membership guide here.

A guest membership at Valley Shore YMCA allows individuals and families to register for 1-Day Passes, 7-Day Passes, swim lessons, and many enrichment programs available at Valley Shore without paying full facility membership dues.

Day Pass Rates:

  • Spectator: FREE
  • 5-Consecutive Day Pass: FREE to use once per individual.
  • Youth/Teen (0-17yrs): $5 per day
  • Young Adult/Adult (18-64yrs): $15 per day
  • Senior (65yrs and up): $10 per day
  • 7-Consecutive Day Pass (per individual): $45

When it comes to good health, staying physically active is one of the single best things we can do for ourselves. On top of relieving stress, it’s also a great way to combat chronic disease, prevent obesity, and boost brainpower! However, you might not be able to pay out of pocket for a gym membership each month. The Y has joined forces with a handful of Medicare and insurance partners so you can have access to a place to exercise and nourish your spirit, mind, and body. If you want to discuss additional amenities, please stop by or contact our staff.

  • RENEW ACTIVE
    • Provided by: Many UnitedHealthcare Medicare Plans, AARP Medicare Plans, and MyUHC Community Plans.
      How to Sign Up: Bring your Renew Active identification number to the front desk and fill out a YMCA membership form

      • While our welcome center may be able to find your Renew Active identification number, we strongly recommend calling the customer support number on the back of your health insurance card or checking your eligibility by visiting https://uhcrenewactive.com/home
  • Silver & Fit
    • Provided by: American Specialty Health Fitness, Inc.
      How to Sign Up: Bring your ASHF identification number to the front desk and fill out a YMCA membership form.

  • Others:
    • While Valley Shore Y may not be directly partnered with your health insurance carrier, you may be able to call the customer support number on the back of your insurance card to inquire about gym membership reimbursement.

*Health insurance benefit memberships provide identical benefits to full facility memberships, except they do not include Nationwide YMCA access.

If you are not attending the facility as much as you would like, please consider taking advantage of your wellness orientation to get re-energized! We want you to stay!

If you are moving or no longer enjoy the YMCA and need to cancel your membership, please stop by the YMCA Welcome Center or fill out the form from your member portal. We will contact you to verify your membership has been canceled. Membership cancellation requires written notification by the 20th of the month in order to cancel your membership for the upcoming month.

If you are having trouble with a YMCA membership due to financial circumstances, please take a minute to call or visit our YMCA Welcome Center and speak with a staff member about Financial Assistance. Through the generosity of donors, we are able to provide programs and services to those who may not otherwise be able to participate. The YMCA helps hundreds of people each year with membership scholarships. Talk with the Welcome Center for an application or download the application from our website. All YMCA members receive the same membership benefits, regardless of assistance, and financial information is kept confidential.

If you are moving or want to submit a request to cancel your membership, please stop by the YMCA Welcome Center or fill out the form on our website through the member portal.

We will contact you to verify your membership has been canceled. Membership cancellation requires written notification by the 20th of the month in order to cancel your membership for the upcoming month.

If you are unable to log into the member portal or come in person to the Welcome Center, you can either email vsymca@vsymca.org or mail a written letter with the following information provided:

  • Full Legal Name of the paying member
  • Date of Birth
  • Address on file
  • Statement of intention to terminate and the date of termination.

The YMCA does not require an annual contract and members may terminate their monthly membership draft by following simple written termination procedures listed in cancellation section. The YMCA does not provide refunds on membership fees, join fees, gift certificates, or open merchandise for resale. If you believe there has been an error on your account please notify us within 90 days. We hope there will be no errors made on our part, but we will certainly correct errors with timely notification. The YMCA will provide refunds if a program is canceled due to low enrollment. System credits may be granted toward future YMCA programs if a member cancels a program prior to the start of a session. System credits will expire after 12 months and are not redeemable for cash. No refunds or system credits will be issued after the start of a session, unless it’s due to medical reason and with a written verification of injury or illness by a physician.

We are excited that you will be joining us for a day at the Y! Your first day make sure you bring a government issued form of ID for all individuals 18 or older to complete your background check for your first visit. To best plan your visit we encourage you to view our member handbook as it shared helpful tips and guidelines to make your visit an exceptional experience.

We are proud to offer flexible membership options for every person and family designed to help you live your safest and healthiest life. We offer a wide variety of membership options for youths, teens, young adults, families, adults and seniors. Membership plans can be customized utilizing add-ons to enable everyone to be able to find a membership type that is applicable to their household.

No – you are not signing a contract when you sign up as a member. While we would hate to see you go, you can cancel your membership at any time before the 20th of the month prior to the next draft date. We also will happily waive the join fee if you return anytime within 6 months from termination for any account in good standing.

Serving the community is a large part of who we are. If cost is a barrier for you and/or your family, please speak to one of our membership representatives in the center about options available. You can also apply online by clicking here.

  • Valley Shore YMCA is proud to support our Active Duty troops through the Military Outreach Initiative with the Department of Defense (DoD):
    • The Military Outreach Initiative offers no-cost fitness facility memberships and respite child care services for eligible active duty military and their families nationwide. This initiative provides access to vital resources that promote mission readiness and family resilience.
    • Check your eligibility and apply at https://asymca.org/what-we-do/dod-moi/
  • Valley Shore YMCA expanding on the Military Outreach Initiative is proud to offer a discount on membership and eligible programs for active duty, reserve, retired, and veteran US Military and Coast Guard servicepersons.
    • Apply online here.
    • Valid Common Access Card (CAC), Veteran ID, DD-214, or other proof of eligibility required.
    • Active Duty DOD servicepersons are strongly recommended to apply for the MOI program for membership and childcare services before applying for Valley Shore YMCA Military Discount due to the 100% coverage of eligible dues and childcare programming.

Full facility YMCA members also enjoy nationwide access when traveling with any partnered YMCA locations in the United States.
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