Experience a diverse range of benefits by joining the YMCA today. With access to our state-of-the-art facilities, you can participate in group exercise classes, utilize top-notch strength and cardio equipment, enjoy swimming and water activities, and take advantage of quality child care services. Additionally, as a member, you’ll receive special rates on various family-friendly programs. Join us and become a part of an inclusive community that welcomes everyone.

With your membership, you can choose from hundreds of exercise classes for beginners up to the fitness enthusiast. Our Ys offer traditional aerobics, yoga, pilates, cycle, and many other group exercise classes, including barre, kettlebells, ZUMBA® and BODYPUMP™, all taught in a fun, welcoming environment.

Each Y has a variety of strength and cardio equipment for members. Whether you prefer running on a treadmill, cycling beside a friend, reading while on an elliptical trainer, lifting free weights or using strength training equipment, you can do it at the YMCA. Our wellness centers have individual TV monitors on cardio equipment.

Many of our facilities have year-round indoor pools with time for recreational swim and water aerobic activities. Certified lifeguards staff our pools, and our swim lessons are taught by trained instructors.

We provide quality child care in our ChildWatch and Kids’ Club while you’re working out or participating in other Y activities for up to two hours per day with a family membership. (not available at Downtown YMCA)

As an added benefit, members receive special rates on afterschool, camps, youth sports, swim lessons, personal training and more.

All family memberships and individual community-wide memberships include access to all five YMCA of Columbia locations. Our membership is month-to-month, so you’re not locked into lengthy contracts. View cancellation policy

With a YMCA membership, you’ll automatically become part of the Y’s Nationwide Membership program, meaning you are always welcome At YMCAs! Present your member ID card at YMCAs throughout the country while traveling. You just must use your home YMCA 51% of the time.

Discover our rich history and the profound impact we’ve made in the Columbia community for nearly 170 years. Visit our history page to learn more about the YMCA of Columbia, one of the original fifty Ys in the United States. From our humble beginnings providing affordable housing and Bible studies in the 1800s to our modern-day initiatives promoting holistic well-being and healthier lifestyles, we remain committed to our mission. Explore how we continue to uphold our core values and make a difference in the lives of individuals and families. Visit our history page and join us in our journey of community and fellowship.