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DISCOVER THE SUMMIT AREA YMCA

From fitness classes to family-friendly activities and everything in between, each membership tier unlocks a world of possibilities. Explore our offerings, discover flexible pricing options, and take the first step towards a healthier lifestyle today. Your wellness journey starts here.

CHOOSE THE MEMBERSHIP FOR YOU

Core
Full access to gym facilities and basic amenities.
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Core Plus SCP
Includes Core + SCP outdoor pool access.
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Core Plus BHCP
Includes Core + BHCP outdoor pool access.
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All-Access
Includes Core + SCP & BHCP outdoor pools.
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Adult 18+$97$118$124$140
College Student$63$82$82$95
Family$150$189$195$222
Senior Adult 62+$82$94$94$103
Senior Family$115$135$135$149
Teen (13–17)$58$74$75$88
Youth$115
Core Enjoy full access to our gym facilities and all basic YMCA amenities! Join Now
Adult 18+$97
College Student$63
Family$150
Senior Adult 62+$82
Senior Family$115
Teen (13–17)$58
Youth$115
Core Plus SCP Access to everything in Core Membership, plus exclusive access to the SCP outdoor pool. Join Now
Adult 18+$118
College Student$82
Family$189
Senior Adult 62+$94
Senior Family$135
Teen (13–17)$74
Core Plus BHCP Access to everything in Core Membership, plus exclusive access to the BHCP outdoor pool. Join Now
Adult 18+$124
College Student$82
Family$195
Senior Adult 62+$94
Senior Family$135
Teen (13–17)$75
All-Access Includes everything in Core, plus exclusive access to both SCP and BHCP outdoor pools. Join Now
Adult 18+$140
College Student$95
Family$222
Senior Adult 62+$103
Senior Family$149
Teen (13–17)$88

Interested In Our Outdoor Pools?

Click the links below to join one of our outdoor pools!

TWO AMAZING FACILITIES

BERKELEY HEIGHTS YMCA

Photo Of Berkeley Heights YMCA in Berkeley Heights NJ
  • Full-sized Gymnasium
  • Two Group Exercise Studios
  • Indoor Cycling Studio
  • State-of-the-art Fitness Center and Equipment
  • Dedicated Functional Training Zones
  • Locker Rooms
  • Lobby and Common Areas
  • Spacious Early Education Childcare Center
  • After School Child Care
  • Teen Center
  • Cheerful, Secure Kid Zone
  • Plenty of Parking
  • ADA Accessible
  • Olympic-size Seasonal Outdoor Pool (Included with Plus and All Access memberships)

SUMMIT YMCA

  • Full-sized Gymnasium
  • Indoor Cycling Studio
  • Hot Yoga and Barre Studio
  • Two Floors of State-of- the-Art Fitness Equipment
  • Functional Training Zones
  • Locker Rooms
  • Teen Center
  • After School Child Care
  • Kid Zone
  • Two Heated Indoor Pools
  • Sauna and Steam Rooms
  • Convenient Location
  • ADA Accessible

TWO OUTDOOR POOLS

SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITY POOL

BERKELEY HEIGHTS COMMUNITY POOL

  • Spacious Main Pool & Kiddie Pool
  • Water Slide, Diving Board & Lounge Areas
  • Playground & Picnic Area
  • Basketball & Volleyball Courts
  • Aquatic Programs
  • Swim Lessons & Competitive Swim Team
  • Infant & Toddler Water Experiences
  • Summer Day Camp & Birthday Parties
  • Locker Room & Showers
  • Community-Focused Events & Programs

TWO CHILDCARE CENTERS

THE LEARNING CIRCLE

  • 200+ students enrolled
  • 70+ years of operation
  • Teachers with 25, 30, and 40 years of experience
  • Great student-to-teacher ratios
  • Healthy meals and snacks included
  • Weekly trips to the Summit YMCA gym and indoor pool beginning in preschool
  • Enrichment programs throughout the year

THE LEARNING LANE AT THE BERKELEY HEIGHTS YMCA

  • 3 age-specific classrooms
  • Great student to teacher ratios
  • Healthy morning and afternoon snacks included
  • Full size gymnasium onsite
  • Weekly swim at the Summit YMCA
  • Monthly visits to the Berkeley Heights Library and local destinations
  • Teachers with 15+ years of experience
  • Monthly enrichment activities (e.g., local dentist, librarians)
  • Field trips throughout the school year
  • Introduction to Spanish for preschool and pre-K students

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Our branches mean business when it comes to new equipment and free weights. From the best in the industry and some brands you may not have heard of *yet*. We also offer free customized demos to help you make the most of your individual workouts!

As an added benefit of being part of our Y family, your Y membership allows access to over 2,500 participating YMCAs 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.

Find your passion or try something new! The Y offers 200+
indoor group fitness classes weekly for all ages, levels and interests. There’s
something for everybody, no matter your schedule. Explore our class schedules
online or via the SAY Mobile App.

Kid Zone is a complimentary service for members with family memberships. All other membership categories are welcome to use our Kid Zone for a daily drop-in fee of $10 per child. 

At the Y, you don’t have to worry about getting stuck in a contract! Join us soon to see what we’re all about.

Our branches are vital, vibrant, and valued centers in the community, which provide meaningful experiences for individuals and families through a variety of athletic, enrichment, recreational and social programs.

Our goal is to help you reach your full potential by providing gym orientations, equipment
demos, personal training, free wellness programs and more.

The Summit YMCA has two heated indoor 25-yard pools for year-round lap swim, water
exercise and swim lessons. Click below to explore swim offerings! During the summer, check out our heated, Olympic-size Berkeley Heights Community Pool at the YMCA and our beautiful 15-acre Springfield Community Pool.

Not only will you enjoy exclusive access to members-only programming, but you also receive priority registration options before classes become available to the larger public. Members also enjoy reduced fees for classes, programs, swim lessons, personal training, and more.

The Summit Area YMCA offers a variety of special programs designed to support specific communities and needs. Whether you’re a seventh grader, a military family, or a senior, we have programs to help you lead a healthy lifestyle.

Program Description
7th Grade Initiative We offer free memberships to all local seventh graders. This pivotal time for teens is supported with fitness, sports activities, and a safe environment to socialize and form healthy habits.
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Military Membership We provide free memberships to military families with deployed personnel, offering access to child development, family strengthening, and health programs. Memberships are renewed every six months by request.
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AARP Membership Qualifying AARP members receive free YMCA memberships that grant access to fitness programs, social activities, and health resources to support their well-being and community engagement.
Horizon BCBS Members Receive a 15% discount on YMCA memberships with qualifying Horizon BCBS insurance. Enjoy access to our facilities and a variety of wellness programs designed to support your health and fitness goals.
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FAQ

Every member, program participant or guest must sign an the Summit Area YMCA membership waiver prior to visiting our facility or participating in any Y programs. Parents/guardian must complete the waiver for each minor. This only has to be completed once.

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MEMBER CODE OF CONDUCT

All members & guests must adhere to Member Policies and Member Code of Conduct. Facility access may be denied to members & guests found in violation of the Member Code of Conduct and/or the Guest Pass Policy.

MEMBERSHIP CHANGE REQUEST

Want to upgrade, reactivate, cancel or place your membership on hold, add a new family member and/or change your membership type? Click below to review your membership options and complete your change request.

MEMBERSHIP CHANGE REQUEST

Please note most requests are processed within 3 business days and you will receive confirmation once it has been completed. Please be sure to include an accurate phone number in your request. If any additional information is required to process your request, a member of our team may reach out to you with questions.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

As a nonprofit, the Summit Area YMCA is committed to enhancing the lives of individuals and families in our community. We do so by offering financial assistance to those with demonstrated need so that they may enjoy all the Y has to offer, regardless of their ability to pay. This helps us ensure that everyone, regardless of age, income, or background has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. Families with low or moderate household income or those who are experiencing financial hardship are encouraged to apply. Applicants must live or work in the Summit Area YMCA service area which includes Berkeley Heights, Gillette, Millburn, New Providence, Short Hills, Springfield, Stirling and Summit.

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Membership Cards

Membership cards are issued to all members over the age of 13 and must be presented at Member Services each time you enter the facility. After your membership card is issued, you may also add it to the SAY Mobile App to use at check-in. Membership cards are not transferable.

Gift Certificates for YMCA memberships or programs may be purchased in-person at the Y.

Class Makeups

The Y does not provide make-up classes due to member absences. Classes may be rescheduled or credits issued for cancellations due to inclement weather, instructor illness, low enrollment and/or other circumstances as determined by the YMCA. Class attendance is the responsibility of the participant. 

A nominal charge may apply. Transfers will be made without charge in cases of inappropriate class placement or class cancellation.

Program Cancellations

The YMCA reserves the right to cancel or combine classes due to low enrollment or other circumstances beyond its control. If we cancel any class in which you are enrolled, you will be given a full refund/credit or placed in another class. All other program specific refunds may have individual policies in place, please contact the program director for more information. 

Guest Policy

Guests are welcome to visit the Berkeley Heights YMCA & Summit YMCA for use of the fitness center, weight room and participate in lap swim, open gym or group exercise classes. Some restrictions apply. View our complete Guest Policy for details. To enter our facilities, all guests are required to sign a participation waiver (a parent/guardian must complete the waiver for minor participants under the age of 18). Guests 18 or older must present a valid photo ID upon check-in.

PURCHASE DAY PASS

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If you have specific questions about available offerings, reservations, check-in procedures, safety measures, cleaning protocols and more please contact us.

Methods of Payment

Automatic monthly credit card payment is an easy way to pay! Your VISA, American Express or MasterCard is debited monthly. Membership is continuous until cancelled in writing.

Full Payment: Members who do not want monthly payments can pay annually. Annual dues may be paid in full upon joining and yearly thereafter. Payments are accepted via cash, check or credit card. See Member Service desk for details.

Joining Fee: This one-time fee is due in full upon joining or rejoining, and is used to maintain buildings and equipment. The fee is waived for memberships that are renewed within 45 days of expiration.

Service Fee: To better serve our community, we will implement a service fee on cards starting August 1, 2024, to offset rising processing costs and maintain program quality.

The fee is 3% for card payments, added automatically. This fee is assessed by the Association and does not exceed the cost of acceptance.

Please note that there are no service fees associated with ACH transactions.

FEE CHANGES

The YMCA reserves the right to change membership fees with a 30-day written notice to members.

YMCA FACILITY AGE REQUIREMENTS

AGE REQUIREMENTS


GROUP EXERCISE GUIDELINES & POLICIES

Please review our Group Exercise Class Guidelines for complete details on reservations, cancellation and participation policies.

GROUP EXERCISE GUIDELINES

Severe Weather Pool Policy

The Summit Area YMCA adopts rules and regulations for the safety of its members, community and staff. In the event of severe weather, the Summit Area YMCA reserves the right to evacuate and close the pool for any designated amount of time.

SEVERE WEATHER POOL POLICY

We are committed to keeping your child safe and secure. Our goal is to ensure your child has the best possible summer camp experience ever!

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS COMMUNITY POOL AT THE YMCA 

The Berkeley Heights Community Pool at the YMCA adopts rules and regulations for the safety of its members, our community and staff.

RULES & REGULATIONS 

3-Day Trial Membership

Our trial memberships provide potential members with 3-day access to use the fitness center, weight room and participate in lap swim or group exercise classes at the Berkeley Heights YMCA & Summit YMCA.

Trial Membership Terms & Conditions:

• Your trial membership begins the day you sign up and expires 3 consecutive days later.
• Offer limited to one-time use per person.
• Based on our Guest Pass Policy, participating in a trial membership means you will have exhausted 3 of your 5 total guest visits to Summit Area YMCA locations per year.
• Available for guests 18 years old & older.
• Guests must present a valid photo ID upon check-in and sign our membership participation waiver at www.thesay.org/waiver.
• Guests must adhere to all member and guest participation, safety protocols, program and location specific policies. Facility access may be denied to guests found in violation of the Member’s Code of Conduct and/or the Guest Pass Policy.
• Guests are not permitted to participate in open gym or any paid program sessions. These programs are exclusively for registered members and paid participants only. Additional restrictions may apply.
• Trial membership access is limited to the Berkeley Heights YMCA & Summit YMCA only.
• Not redeemable for cash.
• Summit Area YMCA reserves the right to modify or cancel this offer at any time.

Nationwide Membership

A Summit Area YMCA membership allows you to visit any of the 2500+ participating YMCA in the United States and Puerto Rico, at no additional cost. So, whether you are traveling on the west coast for business or visiting relatives down south, you can get your workout in and connect with the larger Y community wherever you go.

Just bring your Y membership card and a photo ID to the Y you are visiting. Some restrictions may apply or vary among the participating Ys, so outside of our locations, we recommend that you call the YMCA you plan on visiting ahead of time to ensure they participate in the Nationwide Membership program.

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ACCESS ID CARDS

All members (over 18 months old) and visitors picking up or dropping off program participants are required to scan in with their access ID card upon entrance to our facilities. Access ID cards are issued to members individually and are not transferrable. To receive your access ID card and take your photo, visit the membership desk of the Berkeley Heights YMCA or Summit YMCA: Tuesday – Thursday from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM or 6:00-8:00 PM or Friday & Saturday from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. A government issued photo ID must be presented for anyone over the age of 18. Prior to entering any YMCA facility, all visitors must complete our participation waiver online at www.thesay.org/waiver. After receiving your access ID card, you may use the SAY Mobile App to scan in for convenience. Click here for app download links, features, and FAQ, like how to add multiple barcodes.

Click Here to request to cancel your membership!

By signing up for a membership at the Summit Area YMCA, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms:

  • Your membership will remain active until you cancel it through the Membership Change Request Form or until the YMCA cancels it. Please note that memberships are non-refundable.
  • It is your responsibility to regularly review your bank or credit card statements. If you notice any discrepancies, please report them to the Summit Area YMCA within 30 days.
  • If your payment is not processed successfully by your bank or credit card, you will be responsible for the payment, plus a $15 service charge imposed by the YMCA, in addition to any fees your bank may charge.
  • The YMCA reserves the right to cancel your membership for non-payment (if payment is not received by the last day of the month) or for violation of the YMCA’s code of conduct.

Please ensure all payment information is up to date and monitor your statements to avoid any service interruptions.

QUESTIONS?

Team Member

Larrie Graham

Senior Director of Membership

larrie.graham@thesay.org

(908) 273-3330

Please note that the section of Maple Street closest to the Summit YMCA will be closed from approximately 7 AM to 11 AM on Sunday, May 5, for our Mother’s Day 5K. Please use Cedar Street to access the public lot that is next to our building.