Membership Policies and Information
Membership Payment Options
- Monthly automatic bank draft via checking account, credit or debit card on the 15th of every month.
- Annual (12-month) memberships are available via cash, check, credit card, or debit card. Members choosing this option pay no joiner fee and receive 1 month free upon initial sign-up.
- All membership types will auto-renew at the end of their term.
- Memberships are not transferable or refundable. Exceptions due to special circumstances must be approved by Management Staff.
Y-Assist / Financial Assistance
The YMCA helps members of our community afford memberships and programs through our financial assistance program. Whatever your financial situation, we will do our best to work with you to ensure that you and your family can participate in the Y’s values-based programs. Awarded amounts last one year from the date granted. Members must reapply for financial assistance each year. Failure to reapply will result in automatic rate adjustment to standard dues. Refunds will not be issued for lapsed assistance.
Membership Account Changes
To make any changes to your YMCA membership, such as adding a member to your account or taking someone off, as well as payment updates, the primary member on the account must stop by the front desk. A request for changes must be made before the first of the month. Failure to do so in a timely manner may result in additional charges. Members may also manage their account through our website: Siskiyouymca.org.
Membership Type Change
Memberships do not automatically change in the system due to age. If you have aged out of your membership type, please stop by our front desk or call us at (530)-842-9622.
To change one’s membership type, the primary on the account must contact the YMCA before the first day of the month in order for the updated rate to reflect onto the next billing cycle (ex: Adult Membership type to Senior Membership type). A refund will not be issued if the YMCA was not notified of the membership type change prior to the first day of the month.
Membership Hold Options
Holds are available for special circumstances and may last up to 3 months at a time. The membership hold form is available at the front desk and needs to be filled out by the primary account holder at least 7 days prior to the first day of the month.
If you want to reactivate your membership anytime while on hold, please stop by or call the YMCA to make that request.
Membership Cancellation Policy
If you are having trouble with your YMCA membership due to financial circumstances, please fill out our financial aid form, located at the front desk. A digital version is available here: NEW-FA-application-2023.pdf. This digital version must be brought into the YMCA or emailed to our front desk at: rose@siskiyou-ymca.org.
The primary must make a request to cancel their membership before the first day of the month to avoid paying any future monthly membership fees. Cancellations can be done online at our website via the link below, or by coming in to the YMCA. If a cancellation is made after the first of the month, the members will still be required to pay for the current month that they are in and will be terminated on the first of the next month.
Non-use of the facility and/or non-payment of dues are not methods of termination. If a member does not pay dues for one month, they will receive a warning. If a member does not pay dues for 2 consecutive months, they will be auto-terminated. If a member wants to rejoin after being auto-terminated, they must pay their past dues to get reactivated.
Membership Refund Policy
Membership dues and Joining Fees are non-refundable or transferable.
Kids and Teens
An adult (18+) or a sibling 14 years and older must accompany children under the age of 13 years at all times.
Nationwide Membership (NWM)
Nationwide Membership enables paying members in good standing to visit any participating Y in the United States through membership at your “home” YMCA. You will need to sign a waiver and show a photo ID each time you visit a Y outside of your association. Nationwide Memberships do not have access to free guest passes at Y’s outside this association. Each YMCA has a limited amount of times per month members from a different YMCA can visit them
Guest Policy
Members receive guest passes based on the type of membership they are on. Monthly memberships receive two guest passes per month and these do not roll over to the next month. Semi-annual memberships receive 12 guest passes during their paid semi-annual time frame. Annual memberships receive 24 guest passes during their paid annual time frame. Guests are required to show ID, provide contact information, and sign paperwork at the front desk before using the facility.
Day Passes
Day Pass visitors are required to show a Photo ID, provide contact information, and sign paperwork upon arrival. Day pass fee is $15 for an adult and $5 for youth.
Photo Release
Individuals who sign the YMCA’s ROL give permission to the YMCA to use any pictures of themselves and/or family members for future program promotion purposes. If for any legal or religious reasons you do not want pictures of you or your family members used, please notify our front desk immediately.
Member Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct: The YMCA is an inclusive organization that strives to create an environment where all people feel welcome, comfortable and secure. Therefore, we have adopted the following code of conduct that applies to everyone at our facilities and while participating in our YMCA sponsored programs both on- and off-site.
Individuals are expected to:
– Uphold the YMCA core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty
– Follow facility usage and safety rules
– Maintain an atmosphere free of derogatory or unwelcome comments, conduct or actions
– Maintain an atmosphere free of negative behavior focused on another’s sex, race, ethnicity, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status
– Be respectful and cooperative with YMCA staff and fellow participants
– Identify themselves to staff when asked
– Stay home if I have a fever or symptoms of cold, flu or extreme allergies.
– Wipe down all equipment before and after use
The following are not acceptable in YMCA facilities and programs:
– Inappropriate attire. Appropriate attire must be worn at all times. (Please wear activity-appropriate attire at all times. Full-sized shirts (no midriff showing) and toe-covering athletic shoes are always required in the health and fitness areas).
– Abusive, harassing, intimidating or obscene language or gestures
– Sexually explicit conversation or behavior, any sexual contact with another person
– Threats of harm, physical aggression or violent acts
– Clothing, signs, symbols, jewelry, tattoos or anything visible that conveys a message of hate, exclusion, intimidation, threat or violence
– Picture-taking or video-recording without the prior consent of a YMCA Director
– Carrying or concealing any weapons or devices or objects that may be used as weapons
– Smoking and vaping is not permitted on YMCA property or within 25 feet of building entries, outdoor air intakes or operable windows as the YMCA maintains a smoke-free environment in its facilities and on its property
– Theft, or behavior that results in the destruction of property
– Possession, sale, use or being under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substances on YMCA property, in YMCA vehicles, or at YMCA sponsored programs
– Offensive or unlawful conduct
– Loitering or Solicitation within or on the grounds of the YMCA
The Siskiyou Family YMCA is a membership organization and we reserve the right to deny access and/or remove anyone from any program or premises at any time. Protecting our youth and adult members is an essential value of The Siskiyou Family YMCA. To uphold this value, the YMCA will routinely screen member information through national sex offender registries. The YMCA reserves the right to revoke the membership of or deny access or membership to any person, including one who has been charged with or convicted of any crime involving sexual abuse or who are required by law to register as a sex offender.
Failure to follow The Siskiyou Family YMCA’s Code of Conduct will result in disciplinary actions, which may include immediate eviction from the premises, loss of privileges and suspension or termination of membership. The YMCA may contact security, police or other authorities for assistance or to take appropriate legal action. We encourage individuals who experience or observe inappropriate conduct to promptly report their concerns to YMCA staff. We will make every effort to ensure that reports are investigated and resolved promptly and effectively.
Sex Offender Policy
For the safety of the members, guests and staff in our facilities, the YMCA regularly monitors the national sexual offender registry and screens everyone who accesses the facility. Persons on the registry will not be eligible for membership, guest access or program participation with the YMCA.
Rate and Membership Policy Changes
Membership rates and policies may change at any time. In the event of a membership rate and/or policy change, members will be notified at least 30 days in advance.
