Welcome to the Harrisburg Area YMCA. We hope your visit is enjoyable! Please remember that our first priority is to serve our members who have made a commitment to the Y by joining. The purpose behind our guest policy is to enhance member service to current members who are encouraging a friend to join and make reasonable accommodations for members of other YMCA locations traveling in our area, for out-of-town family, of current members.
YMCAs can restrict guest usage, hours of usage, and area of usage with or without notice to ensure the safety and comfort of members. We highly encourage members to contact the YMCA prior to visiting with a guest to inquire about guest restrictions due to demands on the facility.
All Harrisburg Area YMCA locations are part of one association; therefore, a visit to one location counts as a visit to all branches. Guests 18+ must present valid government-issued photo ID and consent to screening through the YMCA Nationwide Sex Offender Registry database prior to accessing the facility. All guests will have a photograph taken for their YMCA profiles.
All guests are required to follow the YMCA Code of Conduct and all posted rules. Failure to follow policies will result in loss of YMCA access. Members are responsible for their guests and may face consequences if their guest is found breaking YMCA rules.
Guests under the age of 18 MUST have a parent/guardian sign the guest waiver. The Harrisburg Area YMCA is proud to serve members across the country through the Y’s Nationwide Membership Program.
- A guest’s first visit to the Harrisburg Area YMCA is free. All future visits will be charged a guest fee unless a coupon/free pass is presented.
- Guest fees are $6 for youth/teens, $10 for those 18+; Adult guests of East Shore or West Shore members with OSP may pay $12 for OSP access on their visit.
- Members may bring as many guests as they like throughout the calendar year.
- Members may only bring one (1) guest per visit, maintaining a 1:1 ratio.
- Individuals may visit our YMCA facilities as a guest a maximum of three (3) times a calendar year.
- Facility/Guest Access:
- Members ages 18 or older may host a guest in the facility at the East Shore and Friendship YMCAs;
- Members ages 13 or older may host a guest 13 or older in the facility at the East Shore, Northern Dauphin, or West Shore YMCAs;
- Youth ages 12 & younger may host a family member 18 or older at the East Shore, Northern Dauphin, or West Shore YMCAs.
- Guests will be denied access to the building if they have an inactive membership account with an outstanding balance due. To regain access to the building, the balance must be paid in full.
- Military personnel on leave may use the Y for $5 per visit with a valid military ID.
- Nationwide YMCA members who have valid memberships but are not eligible in the system (typically insurance-paid memberships) may use the Y for $5.
- Bring a Friend Week promotions and other extended trial periods are subject to the guidelines provided by the YMCA during the promotional period. These are subject to change without notice, and members are encouraged to speak with the Welcome Center prior to bringing any guests.
