Child Watch and Babysitting

Members are invited to join a variety of babysitting services where our trained and dedicated staff and volunteers care for your child in a fun and stimulating environment. Learn more about Child Watch and Babysitting offerings. Interested in volunteering? Volunteering for Child Watch is a fun, interactive way to strengthen our community. Join us!

Events and Community Offerings

Members enjoy access to hundreds of free events including Family Fun Nights, Parents Night Out, active older adult events, Saturday Night Lights and so much more! Parents' Night Out - Parents' Night Out is free for family members and is offered at seven locations. Registration is required prior to the PNO dates. Register and enjoy and evening out on us! Learn more. ForeverWell Adult Events - The Y has a wide variety of options for older adults interested in learning bridge, discussing their latest book at book club or socializing at a luncheon or senior social. Family Fun Nights - Looking for something fun to do with the family on a Friday night? Check out our schedule of themed Family Fun Nights. View Upcoming Events

Community and Volunteer Opportunities

The YMCA offers many ways to give back to your friends and neighbors through our Thanksgiving Drive, Angel Tree program, youth sports coaching, STRIDE for ALL program and numerous other volunteer opportunities. View volunteer opportunities.

Do I receive guest passes as a member of the YMCA?

Each membership unit (not individual) receives three complimentary guest passes per calendar year. (guests aged 18+ must have a photo ID with them) Each pass can be used for up to four guests as long as they visit at the same time. Members may purchase guest passes at a rate of $15 per person (children 2 and under are free) per visit. An individual is permitted to visit the Y three times as a guest. Indoor facility guest passes may not be used for the outdoor pool, nor may outdoor pool guest passes be used for the indoor facility.

Tuition Discounts for Members!

Did you know that if you're a member of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine you receive tuition discounts at select local universities? YGBW Member Tuition Benefits Please contact to learn more. Looking for career benefits?

Additional Opportunities to Save

From summer camp to youth sports to childcare, early learning, swim lessons, weight programs, group training and more, members receive special reduced rates on almost everything we offer! Additionally, if you're in the military, serve in public safety, have a special Medicare plan or more, you may be eligible for additional savings on a YGBW membership. Learn more.

Benefits of Membership at the YMCA

Q: Nationwide Membership

YMCA of Greater Brandywine members can access Y's across the country. Y-USA introduced nationwide membership to participating Y's in the U.S. Another great reason to belong to the YMCA! Bring your membership key tag and a photo ID and enjoy free facility access to most YMCA's. Learn more.

Make connections. Make a difference.

When you join the Y, you’ll find a place to do what you love. With a trained and caring team dedicated to you, a community of members who will encourage you every step of the way, state-of-the-art fitness centers and tons of group exercise classes, there is no better place for you to grow strong in spirit, mind and body. PLUS: access to Y's across the country with Nationwide Membership.

Plus: YGBW members receive discounted rates on summer camp and youth programs, a free wellness profile and assessment, free EVOLT 360 body scan, free pop-up Fit Truk events and tuition savings at local universities. We’ve also partnered with HUSK Nutrition to offer customized, one-on-one nutritional counseling with a Registered Dietician. Covered by most health insurance plans! Learn more.

YGBW Membership Includes

Indoor pool for aquatics classes and family swim at the Upper Main Line YMCA

Access to Amenities

Members have access to all seven of our Chester County branches. Explore state-of-the-art fitness centers, pools, playgrounds, hiking trails, gymnasiums, our environmental complex and more!

Explore our Facilities

Live & Virtual Fitness Classes

Try hundreds of group exercise classes with YMCA 360 including Yoga, Zumba, BODYPUMP, aqua aerobics and many more to find your favorite! Enjoy in-person classes, as well as live and on demand virtual classes!

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