Ambler Area YMCA Membership
Join one - Join them all
Full Privilege Members can enjoy (includes the Fort Washington Wellness Center and Bethlehem Pike facilities):
- Gym / Track
- 2 Fitness Centers with Orientation and Use
- 6-Lane Pool
- Whirlpool
- Fit Linxx - computerized fitness program designed for you
- Priority Class/Program Registration
- Steam/Sauna/Whirlpool
- Babysitting
- Most Land and Water Fitness Classes are free!
- Free Spinning Classes
- Family Active Center
YMCA full privilege membership means that when you join one YMCA in The Philadelphia and Vicinity Association - you join them all! If you live in one area and work in another, then this is the membership for you and your family! With a full membership you become a member of family of 11 YMCA locations of the YMCA of Philadelphia and Vicinity and have access to all of their facilities. You'll discover the convenience of being able to work out or attend classes at any of the locations. There's no additional fee per visit. The YMCA locations included are:Abington, Ambler (including the Fort Washington Wellness Center), Hatboro, Christian Street, Columbia North, Main Line, Northeast, Rocky Run, Roxborough, and West Philadelphia.
As always, when traveling you become a member of the nationwide AWAY program (Always Welcome at YMCAs) and can take advantage of hundreds of YMCA facilities and programs as if you were a member at each one.

Full Privilege Membership Rates
| Membership Type |
Monthly Bank Draft* |
Joining Fee |
YouthAge 12 and under |
$14.00 |
$0.00 |
TeenHigh school student, ages 13-18 |
$28.00 |
$0.00 |
Young Adult19 to 23 years of age |
$42.00 |
$99.00 |
AdultIndividuals age 24 to 64 years |
$56.00 |
$99.00 |
SeniorIndividuals age 65 and older |
$42.00 |
$99.00 |
Family2 adults and children up to age 18; children up to age 23, living at home with proof of full-time student status or children over 21 with a disability living at home, with proof of disability. |
$84.00 |
$149.00 |
Single Parent Family1 adult (who is single, divorced or widowed), including child(ren) up to age 18 or 23 with proof of full-time student status, living at home or child over 21 living at home with proof of disability. |
$70.00 |
$125.00 |
*Bank Draft is a monthly membership fee automatically deducted from your personal checking account. Thirty days written notice discontinues the membership. There are no service charges. To participate in the Bank Draft, you must bring a check with you when joining. Please be advised that bank draft amounts will be increased annually. A bank draft membership may be frozen up to two months each year. A $25.00 fee is charged for rejected bank drafts.
Program Memberships
An annual Youth Program Membership allows youth ages 6 weeks to 17 years to take a class or participate in a program by simply paying the session by session fee. Youth Program Membership must be current when registering for a class or program.Youth (6weeks to 17 years) $50 per year
Registration Information
Check out our Learn More link for complete member registration information!


Membership Cards
Your membership card is your passport to YMCA facilities and programs. Your card must be presented upon entrance to the facility. Our policy of scanning cards is to protect your investment in the YMCA. A $5.00 fee will be charged for replacement of ID cards.
Guest Fees
One Day Full Facility Use:
Adult (18 +) $10.00 (restrictions apply)
Youth (17 and under) $5.00 (restrictions apply)
Guests are limited to 3 visits. Any guest under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult member or parent/guardian.
A.W.A.Y. Visitors
Visitors from other YMCA's (outside a 50 mile radius of the Ambler Area YMCA) will be permitted 3 complimentary visits per month. After the 3 visits, half of the guest fee will be charged for each visit.
Local A.W.A.Y. Visitors
Visitors from other YMCA's (within a 50 mile radius of the Ambler Area YMCA) will be permitted unlimited visits at half of the guest fee will be charged for each visit.
Family Active Center
The Family Active Center is an interactive area where parents and their children can exercise and have fun together!

Child Watch (BABYSITTING)
For our Full Privilege Memberships we continue to offer FREE child watch (babysitting) while parents are participating in classes and exercise activities of the YMCA. This servcie is for children of Full Privilege Members age 3 months to 8 years. Children may stay for a maximun visit of 1 hour at the Wellness Center, and 1 1/2 hours at the Ambler facility. For the convenience of our members, registration is not required.
Babysitting Hours
Ambler Main Facility: 215-628-4248
DAYTIME: M-F 8:00am-12:00pm
EVENING: M-TH 5:00pm-8:15pm
SATURDAY: 9:00am-12:00pm
Ft, Washington Wellness Ctr.:215-641-1245
DAYTIME: M-F 8:30am-11:30am
EVENING: M-TH 5:30pm-7:30pm
SATURDAY: 8:00am-11:00am
Seniors with Aetna Policies
Aetna health policy holders on Medicaid can become Full Privilege Members of the YMCA at no charge! depending on your Aetna policy, you can become our newest member. Aetna pays 100% of your membership dues.
UFCW Membership
The United Food and Commercial Workers Union #1776 offers subsidy for membership and programs. Up to $300/individuals and $500/family memberships. Contact your union to see if you qualify.
Financial Assistance
Open Doors Policy - Household incomes below $60,000 for a family membership or below $40,000 for a single membership may qualify for 25% off the membership rate. All memberships created through the Open Doors Program are subsidized by the YMCA's Annual Support Campaign. Contact the membership desk for details.
Weather Policy