Membership Orientation
Membership Includes
Full access to all branches of the Manatee County YMCA; facilities include Indoor pool (Bradenton Branch), Outdoor Pool (Lakewood Ranch Branch), fitness center, gymnasium, cycling center, locker rooms, saunas
(Lakewood Ranch Branch), multi-purpose rooms and game room/teen center (Bradenton & Parrish Branches). Members receive priority registration for programs and discounted fees.
Programs included with your membership
Group Exercise Classes, Swim Lessons, Pilates & Yoga Classes, Cycling, Teen Center Activities, Older Adult Activities, Open Basketball, Two Fitness Center Orientations, Water Aerobics, Fitness Challenges, and Special Events. In addition, Manatee Y Family Members receive Youth Sports and Babysitting (up to two hrs. per day while parent works out) at no additional cost. (Please note branch facilities and programs may vary by branch.)
View the New Member Handbook
Bradenton Branch Y
Lakewood Ranch Branch Y
Parrish Branch Y
NEW - CORPORATE CHALLENGE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM, begins January 1, 2012
A physically fit employee can benefit your company in all aspects of the daily operations, as well as producing possible savings in workman's compensation claims and health care costs. If a corporation is looking for a program to encourage their employees to workout, stay active and healthy this is it! For more information click here to view the brochure. If interested, contact the branch of your choice to find out how to sign up.
YMCA Military Outreach Initiative
The Armed Services YMCA and Department of Defense Outreach Initiative offers Y memberships to eligible military families and personnel who may not have access to a nearby military facility. Eligible military families and personnel include:
Family members of deployed National Guard and Reservists, Active Duty Independent Duty personnel and their families as approved by their Military Service Headquarters, and Relocated spouses and family members of deployed Active Duty personnel -(eligibility is for title 10 personnel only). To receive membership benefits from the YMCA Military Outreach Initiative contact Military OneSource at www.militaryonesource.com to confirm eligibility and receive an eligibility form.
Once you have confirmed eligibility and received proper form from Military OneSource, bring completed form to the Manatee County Y branch of your choice to join at no cost!
Let us help you! Download the following forms (don't forget to have Approval Form signed by appropriate personnel, listed on second page of approval form):
Approval Form
DoD Eligibility Form
Membership Renewal Stipulations
CBWTU Eligibility Form
Member Policies
To learn all about the A.W.A.Y. program, guest policy and program policies at the Manatee County Y,
click here!
Your Membership Card Makes You Special
The YMCA computer system has been designed to serve you the best way possible and make your registration for programs and membership simple & accurate. Your ID card is more important than you may know! You, as a member, are required to scan your card each time you visit YOUR YMCA. By scanning your card, we can keep accurate statistics of facility use on which to base future expansion decisions, and ensure that only members and their guests are using the facility. Try not to lose your Membership ID card! The cost to replace it is $10.00.
Corporate Wellness Program
The Manatee County Y provides corporate membership to companies that encourage a healthy lifestyle for their staff. To learn more about this program, or to find out if your company is currently active in this program, contact the branch of your choice.
