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Exercise In a Place You Can Trust

Exercise is especially important now. It strengthens your immune system, helps you fight disease, and improves your focus and sense of well-being.  No matter where you are on your journey, the Y is where you can be, belong, and become. Join us.

Choose to get active and healthy at a place you can feel good about belonging to. The Y: state-of-the-art equipment, exercise classes, wide-open spaces, rigorous safety protocols, no long-term contract, and more.

The Y is 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.

The Y is a nonprofit like no other. Be a member of something special.

Member Benefits Include:

  • Exercise classes for all fitness levels
  • State-of-the-art cardio, strength, and free weight equipment
  • Refreshing pools for water exercise, lap swim, and more
  • ActivTrax or eGym: our customizable fitness tool that helps you reach your wellness goals. Orientation includes a free 30-minute introductory personal training session!
  • Members receive their first Fit3D Bodyscan free!
  • A safe environment you can trust
  • Full use of all YMCA of Frederick County facilities
  • Fun Zone: supervised activity room for kids, while you exercise (Household memberships)
  • Friendly Y people ready to help
  • Programs for all ages
  • Fulfilling community volunteer opportunities

Plus, Y members get the lowest rates on expert Y Personal Training, Swim Lessons, Camp and more. All with no required long-term contract!

As a cause-driven, charitable organization, we value inclusion for all. At the Y, the cost is not a barrier to good health and happiness. If you want to join but need help, please don’t hesitate to ask about our financial assistance program.

THE Y. FOR A BETTER YOU. FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY. FOR A BETTER US.

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Fit For Your Life

With the Y, you’re not just a member of a facility, you’re part of a cause. 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.

State-of-the-art wellness centers

with the latest and best equipment.

Hundreds of free group fitness classes

for every age and ability level offered every week.

Free on-site child supervision

while you workout.

Indoor swimming pools

Eligibility for competitive swimming, early access to swim lesson registration

Member Referral Program

Earn Y Bucks for every referral.

No long-term contracts

And financial aid is available.

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