What You Need to Know
Age Policy
In our family branches, we allow 10 year olds in designated facility areas without a parent. We have four adult branches - Sara's, Childress Klein, Dowd and Harris Express - which welcome members and guests ages 16 and up.
Payment Options
When you join the Y, you pay for your membership with a monthly bank, credit or debit card draft. We charge your account on the 1st of each month—you choose. For more information on additional payment options, please speak with one of our membership staff.
Changes to Membership
Visit our Customer Support Hub to request a change to your membership. Changes include:
- Adding or Removing Individuals from Your Account
- Requesting a Leave of Absence/Membership Hold
- Cancellation of Membership
For Your Safety
Your membership card is non-transferable. Members sharing cards with others may have their membership terminated.
Program Participant and Guest Requirements
- Government photo ID required for members ages 16 and up.
- Current photo required on file for all users ages 2 and up.
- North Carolina law prohibits sex offenders from accessing YMCA of Greater Charlotte facilities. In compliance with this law, and in order to ensure the safety of our children, we regularly compare our membership database to the National Registry of Convicted Sex Offenders and terminate the membership and/or access rights of anyone registered.