You. Us. Change for the better.
With a focus on developing the potential of kids, improving individual health and well-being, and giving back and supporting our neighbors, your membership will bring about meaningful change not just within yourself, but in your community too. When you join the Y you belong to a place where:
- Parents find a safe, positive environment for children to learn good values, social skills and behaviors.
- Families come together to have fun and spend quality time with each other.
- Children and teens play, learn who they are and what they can achieve, and are accepted.
- Adults connect with friends, pursue interests and learn how to live healthier.
- Communities thrive because neighbors support each other and give back.
- We all build relationships that further our sense of belonging and purpose.
Y Join?
With hundreds of Y programs and services across the Greater Rochester area, there is something for every member of our community. Discover how you can gain a greater sense of belonging, build stronger connections throughout our community, and grow in spirit, mind and body by becoming a member of the Y.
- Inspire your children to learn and grow in YMCA Child Care and YMCA Summer Day Camps.
- Enroll your kids in swimming, martial arts, or other fun programs at your local YMCA branch.
- Develop your leadership skills through our Teen Leadership programs.
- Discover how you can enhance your career through YMCA employment opportunities.
- Choose from one of our 10 full facility YMCA branches and start living a healthier lifestyle. With programs that range from basketball, swimming, martial arts, pilates, and yoga, to weight training, personal training, and more, we're sure to have something to fit your wellness needs!
- Give back to your community through the YMCA's many volunteer opportunities.
- Help us fulfill our charitable mission to offer programs and services to all members of our community, regardless of their ability to pay by donating to the Invest in Youth Campaign.




