Exclusive Military & Veteran-Friendly Membership Rates
All military families, past and present, can take advantage of a 10% discount on their YMCA membership. Discount must be applied at the YMCA.
24 Ys in Greater St. Louis and Southwest Illinois
Y members can utilize one or all of the 24 locations in MO and IL that are most convenient. Not only that, Y Membership gives you free access to all participating U.S. YMCA locations!
Y Membership Benefits
With a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, improving health and well-being and giving back and supporting our neighbors, your membership will not just bring about meaningful change in yourself, but also in your community.
The Unique Challenges of Military Life
Military life is unique, and for junior enlisted service member and their families, it can also be challenging. The recent health pandemic and economic hardships exacerbate the struggles young military families already face.
Isolation
43% of military families feel isolated from their communities.
Frequent Moves
Military children will be transferred by the 12th grade 6-9 times.
Limited Child Care
7 in 10 military parents struggle to find affordable and accessible childcare.
Food Insecurity
40% of military children are on free or reduced-price lunch programs.
See how our Y is helping families navigate military life.
We are proud to partner with the Armed Services YMCA to offer membership and respite child care services to eligible military families and personnel.
Operation Kid Comfort provides support for children of military families, who have a parent that is deployed. OKC will provide military children with a quilt or pillow that is made out of pictures of both the child and his/her deployed parent.
This initiative addresses the needs of the families of deployed military personnel and their families.
Children are able to stay connected to their deployed parents through videotapes of the parent reading their child's favorite books.