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THE Y IS MORE THAN JUST OUR FITNESS CENTERS, POOLS AND PROGRAMS.
We're here to connect you with opportunities to improve your health and be a part of the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening your local communities.
YMCA Membership Options
Browse no-commitment membership options by selecting your region below.
(At the first visit, members age 13+ must provide a photo ID. Ages 18+ must provide a government-issued ID.)
FIND A YMCA NEAR YOU
With 24 YMCA locations across St. Louis and the Metro East, you'll find a Y conveniently located close to home or work.
WHAT WE DO
YMCA Programs
At the heart of the Y lies the power to transform. Our wide range of fitness programs and activities promote overall well-being, no matter where you are on your journey toward better health.
From summer camp to child care to sports and more, our youth programs nurture the unique development journey of every child and teen.
Through community programs, local outreach and global engagement, we provide support and inspire action in our communities.
WHO WE ARE
We are an organization like no other. The YMCA is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by empowering young people, improving the health and well-being of people of all ages and inspiring action in and across communities.
Founded in 1853, the Gateway Region YMCA serves nearly 325,000 individuals in the bi-state region.
LATEST NEWS & UPDATES
Our diversity and inclusion efforts continue to be a priority in the workplace and in the communities we serve. We're honored to be selected for the 2022 Champions for Diversity and Inclusion Award by the St. Louis Business Journal!
The custom-designed Miracle League Baseball Field has been made possible through a generous partnership with the St. Louis Cardinals and Cardinals Care, the team's charitable foundation, Boniface Foundation, and Miracle League.
Affinia Healthcare will celebrate the development of its newest location in North St. Louis County, adjacent to the Emerson YMCA. The need for this facility comes after a community health assessment that identified areas where unmet primary health care needs are prevalent.
STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY IS OUR CAUSE
We believe that giving back and inspiring action is a key part of strengthening communities. In 2021, our YMCA celebrated
♥ $2.76 Million in Financial Assistance
given to those in need to participate in Y programs and services.
♥ 2,250 Children Equipped
with drowning prevention skills through discounted swim lessons and swim outreach programs.
♥ 715 Individuals Served
through Inclusion & Adaptive Support Services, including 74 in Integrated Fitness programming.
♥ 213 Participants in YMCA Chronic Disease Prevention Programs
including Diabetes Prevention, Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring, and liveSTRONG® at the YMCA.
♥ 1,163 Volunteers
gave 34,700 hours to strengthen their community.
♥ 227,549 Lives Impacted
through membership and programs.
Learn more about the Gateway Region YMCA's impact across our St. Louis and Metro East communities by checking out the full 2021 Annual Report.