YOU BELONG HERE
When you belong to our Y, you’re not just a member of a gym, you have access to discover new ways to connect with your potential, purpose and community. Made up of over 12,000 members, donors, staff, and volunteers, the Westport Weston Family YMCA is a vibrant, inclusive, intergenerational organization that comes together to strengthen each other in the name of healthy living, youth development, and social responsibility, as you’ll soon find exploring the programs and amenities available within our 32-acre campus along the Saugatuck River.
As a mission-based nonprofit, we work to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, national origin, race, or sexual orientation has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity. Whether you’re after a workout, swim, yoga, summer camp, pickleball or basketball court, we’d love for you to join us.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
State-of-the-Art Fitness Center
Includes best-in-class Matrix strength and cardio equipment, free weights and stretching areas; as well as the InBody scale to better help you analyze your needs, set your goals, and track your progress. We also offer free customized demos to help you make the most of your individual workouts!
50+ Group Exercise Classes
Our Y offers over 50 types of fitness classes weekly to choose from for all ages, levels and interests. Offering more opportunities to find something new and that’s right for you no matter your schedule. Explore classes here at westporty.org/schedules.
Bedford Family Center
In addition to what’s in our Wellness Center, you’ll find a variety of opportunities to pursue your interests like pickleball, basketball or netball in our gym, swimming in our indoor 10-lap lane or family pool, fitness classes in our group exercise studios, free babysitting in the Nussbaum Kids Club, or a coffee break in the café.
Mahackeno Outdoor Center
Our Y is located on an idyllic 32-acre campus. The Mahackeno Outdoor Center features includes a heated pool, kids splash pad, lodge, pavilion, amphitheater, picnic areas, pond with canoes, fire pit, playground, climbing wall, archery range, basketball courts, sports field, and trails, all to keep your family unplugged and engaged in fun activities when the weather allows. View map.
Swimming & Aquatics
Our indoor Aquatics Center has a 10-lap lane pool, warm-water family pool and splash pad for year-round lap and family swim, water exercise classes, swim lessons, water safety programs, and training for our competitive Water Rat Swim Team.
Savings on Y Programs & Classes
Our Y has so much to offer! As a member, you receive priority registration options (before classes become available to the community) as well as reduced costs for classes and programs like swim lessons, summer camp, personal training and more. Explore programs.
Inclusive Community & Special Events
The Y brings people together from all abilities, ages, ethnicities, financial circumstances, genders, races, religions, and sexual orientations. We host special events and activities designed to cultivate family values, build communities and bring people together.
Nationwide Membership
As an added benefit of being part of our Y family, your Westport Weston Family YMCA membership allows access to more than 2,500 YMCA locations in the United States and Puerto Rico, at no additional cost! Because being a part of our Y family means you’ll be close to ‘home’ everywhere you go. Learn more.
No Annual Fees
No contracts or annual fees, as we believe our services, and not a contract, will keep you around.
JOIN OUR Y FAMILY
We can’t wait to meet you! Please note, due to our exceptional community, program offerings and facility amenities, the Westport Weston Family YMCA is at a unique position to have reached its membership capacity, as required by the Town of Westport Planning & Zoning Committee, and have implemented a waitlist to join. Given that the mission of our Y is to welcome and serve all who walk through our doors, we are sorry to disappoint potential new members who want to belong to our vibrant community with the waitlist process. Please be assured, we remain committed to providing you with the best experience and we will be diligent in managing the waitlist so that we can make as many of you a part of our Y family as quickly as is possible.
Please click below to join the membership waitlist. The waitlist request form is for new and/or returning members, as well as current active members wishing to upgrade their membership type and/or add family members to their existing membership unit. Once a spot becomes available, you will receive a phone call and an email from the WWFY confirming availability for you to join. You will then be provided 3 business days from the time of notification to confirm your account details and activate your membership. For complete details, we encourage you to review our Membership Waitlist FAQ (below).
MEMBERSHIP RATES
- Membership Type
- Adult (18-22)
$68/Month
Join Fee: $75 - Adult (23-64)
$98/Month
Join Fee: $75 - College (18+)
$55/Month
Join Fee: $75 - Family – 1 Adult (23+)
$130/Month
Join Fee: $100 - Family – 2 Adults (23+)
$156/Month
Join Fee: $100 - High School (14-17)
$58/Month
Join Fee: $75 - Senior (65+)
$69/Month
Join Fee: $75 - Senior Couple (65+)
$110/Month
Join Fee: $75 - Youth – 1 Child (0-13)
$30/Month
Join Fee: $0 - Youth – 2 Children (0-13)
$30/Month per child
Join Fee: $0 - Military (18+)
Active/reserve members of the military are eligible for a free membership. Veterans are also eligible to receive reduced membership pricing. Please inquire for details.
MEMBERSHIP WAITLIST FAQ
I do not currently belong to the WWFY, how do I join?
Prospective members, including those intending to join for the first time or former members intending to rejoin the WWFY, must (1) complete a waitlist request form, (2) will be placed on the WWFY waitlist, (3) activate their membership once notified that a spot(s) become available.
Will the YMCA let me know my position on the waitlist and how long it will take for me to become an active member?
Our waitlist order is determined on a first-come, first-served basis. Once you have completed the request to join the waitlist, we can provide a timeframe estimate, however, your time on the waitlist is dependent on other members canceling their membership and the number of individuals already ahead of you on the waitlist.
How do I sign up for the membership waitlist?
Complete the Membership Waitlist Request Form online or in person at the Y. If you change your mind at any time and no longer wish to be on the waiting list, please contact us to be removed from the waitlist.
How will I be notified when a membership spot/s becomes available to me?
You will receive a phone call and an email from a WWFY Membership Representative confirming availability for you to join. You will be provided 3 business days from the time of notification to confirm your account details and activate your membership.
If we do not hear from you within this time frame, the space will be offered to the next waitlisted party, and you will have to wait again until another opening becomes available. If you do not respond after our second attempt to activate your membership, you will be removed from the waitlist. The WWFY reserves the right to change the waitlist policy, its terms, and conditions at any time.
Can I join another YMCA and remain on the WWFY waitlist?
Yes, you may join another YMCA and remain on the WWFY waitlist. We will notify you as soon as a spot becomes available to join the WWFY. Please note, as a member of another YMCA, you have reciprocal privileges which allow you to use the WWFY for a maximum of 4 visits per month.
Will there be increased difficulty registering for programs now that the WWFY is at the membership cap?
If you hold a current, active membership you will have the same opportunities to continue to register for YMCA programs. Demand for certain programs will remain high and where possible and we will continue to work to increase participant capacity where possible.
Who sets the membership cap for the Westport Weston Family YMCA?
The Westport Planning and Zoning Committee established the membership capacity for the Westport Weston Family YMCA at 12,500 members (Res.#08-57, amended). The WWFY Board of Directors, Board of Trustees and leadership team continue to work on how to better serve the needs of our existing members while welcoming new members into our community.
If either I or my family have an active membership, how does the membership cap impact me/my family?
If you and/or your family hold a current, active WWFY membership there is no direct impact on your membership with the exception of any future membership changes you may require.
If I choose to cancel my WWFY membership, can I rejoin at a later date?
Should you decide to cancel your WWFY membership, and rejoin at a later time, you will have to join the waitlist. Your ability to rejoin the WWFY at a future date will depend on the number of prospective members ahead of you on the waitlist (i.e., individuals who waiting to join or rejoin the WWFY).
Can I place my membership on hold during the year if either I or my family aren’t using it for a period of time?
Yes, current members will continue to have the option to place their WWFY membership on hold for up to 3 calendar months per year for medical issues, travel, and seasonal stoppage of membership. Hold fees are 50% of the regular monthly membership rate for any non-medical related request, and $20 per month for any medical-related hold request (signed note from a medical doctor is required).
If my child holds a youth membership or I hold an adult membership and we would like to change it to a Family membership, can we do that?
Current members who may want to upgrade to a higher level of membership (i.e., from a Youth to a Family membership) will need to (1) complete the necessary forms online or in-person, (2) will be placed on the wait list and (3) will be notified when a membership spot becomes available.
If I hold a current Family membership, can I add additional people to my membership?
Current Family memberships that want to add additional individuals to their membership will need to (1) complete the necessary forms online or in-person to add the person to their account, (2) the additional person will be placed on the waitlist, and (3) the account holder will be notified when a membership spot becomes available.
If I am given a spot from the waitlist but I cannot afford the regular membership rates, what options do I have?
Any current or prospective member that joins the WWFY and cannot afford the regular rates is invited to apply for financial assistance. The Y does not turn anyone away based on their ability to pay.
I am a current member, and I am not using the YMCA. If I cancel my membership, can I give my spot to my friend who is on the waitlist?
You may cancel your membership at any time which would free up a spot on the waitlist. Please know that canceling your membership may impact your ability to rejoin at a later date. Additionally, you cannot give your spot to your friend on the waitlist, as our waitlist order is determined on a first-come, first-served basis.
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NOT SURE YET?
Come in at your convenience and tour our Y! Our Membership Staff will be happy to assist you, no appointment necessary.
THE Y IS FOR ALL
At the Westport Weston Family YMCA, we are here for our all regardless of any inability to pay and have been since our founding in 1923. As a nonprofit, we are committed to enhancing the lives of individuals and families in our community. With the generous donations of members, donors, and partners, we are able to offer financial assistance to ensure that everyone, regardless of age, income, or background has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
HAVE QUESTIONS?
We’re here to help! If you are unable to complete your request online or have any questions about membership options or our policies, please contact Brian Marazzi, Director of Membership, at (203) 226-8981, Ext. 104, or bmarazzi@westporty.org.