Membership Categories

Family Membership This membership gives you and your family access to the Summit YMCA facility and its programs and classes. Membership consists of any two adults residing at the same address, along with dependents age 22 and under.. Family membership includes priority registration for all youth programs. Full facility usage including two pools, the fitness center, free weight room, and a wide variety of fitness classes, gymnasium with basketball and volleyball courts, climbing wall. Individual Membership This membership entitles adults/teens to full use of the Summit facility including two pools, the fitness facilities, (including a fitness center and a wide variety of group fitness classes), gymnasium with basketball and volleyball courts, and climbing wall. Adding Family Members If you have an individual membership and wish to add members of your family, you may upgrade for the difference in cost between a single adult membership and a family membership. Other branch restrictions may apply. Contact Member Services for details. Youth Program Membership Those individuals under the age of 13 can participate in preschool and youth classes and programs with this membership. All-In-One Membership An All-In-One Membership provides you with membership privileges at all three Summit Area YMCA branches including the Springfield, Summit and Berkeley Heights facilities. Members are given 5 yearly passes. The plan is ideal for individuals who want to use a YMCA closer to home or work. Special Family Member Focus Families can enjoy Family Gym & Swim and special events year-round. Family Gym & Swim is an unstructured weekly activity available at no extra charge. Babysitting is available at no charge to YMCA Family Members while parents are exercising.

Managing Your Membership

Financial Assistance Financial assistance helps ensure everyone belongs to the YMCA. Scholarships are available through a confidential application process. Ask for the financial assistance form at the Member Services desk. Click here for details. Joining Fee The Joining Fee is a one-time fee due in full upon joining or rejoining. These fees are used for building and equipment maintenance. You may rejoin within 45 days of expiration date without repaying the fee. This fee does not apply to youth, clergy and teens. 2008 Membership Rates Membership Fees Monthly* Annual Joining Fee Youth (12 & under) $100.00 Teen (13-17) $30.00 $350.00 College** $41.50 $487.00 $75.00 Adult (18+) $67.00 $784.00 $115.00 Family $94.50 $1,108.00 $165.00 Sr Adult (62+) $53.50 $629.00 $95.00 Sr Family $76.00 $890.00 $135.00 All in One Membership Monthly* Annual Joining Fee Adult (18+) $77.50 $910.00 $140.00 Family $108.50 $1,275.00 $195.00 * Credit Card Draft Plan **Must have proof that you are current full-time student. (12 credits undergraduate, 9 credits graduate) The YMCA reserves the right to change membership fees with a 30 day notice to members   Methods of Payment You can pay your membership dues in one of two ways. Electronic Fund Transfer - An easy way to pay as you go! Your VISA, American Express or MasterCard is debited monthly. Membership is continuous until cancelled in writing. Full Payment - Dues may be paid in full upon joining and yearly thereafter. Payments are accepted via cash, check or credit cards - see Member Services for details. Program Credit and Refund Policy DOWNLOAD Program Credit and Refund Form A $10 service charge applies to all refunds. Program Cancellations by participant must be made in writing. Credits are valid for 12 months from date of issue. Credits may be used at any branch of the Summit Area YMCA. Programs cancelled by the YMCA will be made available for full refund or credit. Participant program cancellation any time up to five (5) days before the first class will result  in a full refund minus the $10 service charge. Participant program cancellation less than five (5) days before the first class will result in 50% refund minus the $10 service charge. Participant program cancellation on or after the first day of class does not qualify for a credit or refund unless the YMCA is provided with a doctor’s note, refund will be pro-rated for missed classes. Membership fees are non refundable. Cancellation policy is subject to change. Classes are subject to cancellation due to low enrollment. Credit/Refund may take up to two (2) weeks to process   Fee Changes The YMCA reserves the right to change membership fees with a 30-day written notice to members. Transferring or Canceling Membership To transfer your membership to another branch of the Summit Area YMCA at any time or to cancel a membership on the monthly payment service, you need to give the YMCA written notice thirty days in advance. Membership Cards Membership cards are issued to all members over the age of 13 and must be presented at the Member Services desk each time you enter the facility. Membership cards are not transferable. A.W.A.Y. (Always Welcome At YMCAs) Program The Summit YMCA is an active member of the A.W.A.Y. program. When you join a YMCA, you are one of 17.5 million members in 2,400 local YMCA associations. Because each YMCA is an autonomous, not-for-profit - and not a franchise - local YMCA policies vary on the use of equipment, facilities, services and programs by visiting members from out of town or from nearby YMCA's. While some YMCA's have no restrictions, others may have restrictions such as these: visits by members of YMCA's within 50 miles are limited to three per month visiting members may only use the facility at certain hours visiting members will be charge half the guest fee and visiting Y members are restricted to a limited number of visits each year If you plan to visit another YMCA, it's a good idea to call that YMCA about visiting member policies. To find a YMCA, go to www.ymca.net. Locker Rentals Full and half size lockers are available to members. Arrangements may be made at the Member Services desk. Gift Certificates Gift Certificates for membership or programs may be purchased at the Member Services desk. Swimming at the Summit YMCA The YMCA offers members two swimming pools. The Hurst pool is a 6 lane, 25 yard pool used for lap swimming, youth programs and swim team. The Buntin pool is a 4 lane, 25 yard pool used for preschool classes, family swims , therapeutic and older adult classes. Pool schedules are available at Member Services desk or CLICK HERE to view it online. Registering for Programs Registration is required to participate in childcare, day camp, preschool and youth classes, some adult specialty classes and workshops. The YMCA holds five sessions each year: Fall, Winter, Spring 1, Spring 2 and Summer. Registration takes place on line or in-person at the branch where classes are offered. Membership must be current in order to register for classes. Registration begins two weeks prior to each program session. Family Members are entitled to early registration. Special registrations are held for the YSA Soccer League, YSA basketball league, day camps, Advenure Guides and all Child Care programs. Notification on registration and current program information can be found in the YMCA Program Guide and on the website. Class Makeups Classes will be rescheduled or credits will be issued for cancellations due to inclement weather, illness of instructor or cancellations made by the YMCA.Class attendance is the responsibility of the participant. The Y does not provide makeup classes due to member absences, unless for medical reasons. Written medical verifications is required. Class Transfers Transfers will be made without charge in cases of inappropriate class placement, or cancellation of the class by the YMCA. A nominal charge may apply. Program Cancellations The YMCA reserves the right to cancel of combine classes due to insufficient enrollment or other conditions beyond its control. If we cancel any class in which you are enrolled, you will be given a full refund or credit or placed in another class.