When a Y member refers a friend, and that friend joins online using a special referral code, the Y cause grows and both members share a 20% reduction in their monthly membership rate. Read more.
The Y welcomes everyone and offers financial assistance to qualifying applicants. Visit or contact FRY FAMILY YMCA membership desk to discuss this option and enroll in person.
By phone: 773.905.5115
Just give us a call Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
In person: visit your FRY FAMILY YMCA.
Save time by downloading and pre-filling the membership application.
Exercise your commitment to health and have fun at the same time. At the Y, you'll find everything from group exercise classes to volunteer leadership opportunities, as well as passionate, like-minded neighbors who enjoy making their community a better place — especially for raising children. See for yourself!
The YMCA of Metro Chicago Association includes 18 YMCAs in the Chicagoland area. If you're looking for a YMCA that is not in our Association, you can also visit the YMCA of the USA to find a YMCA near you. Please note that membership offers of the YMCA of Metro Chicago are not transferable to YMCAs outside of the YMCA of Metro Chicago Association.
The YMCA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. For more information about the YMCA Inclusion process, contact us at inclusion@ymca.org.