Membership Policies

At the YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard, member service is our top priority. We are committed to being a preferred, quality provider in health, wellness and program services on our Island. If you have a comment, question or concern, please contact Director of Membership & Marketing, Haley Hines at (508) 696-7171 ext. 112 or hhines@ymcamv.org.

Our Culture

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intention every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Membership Freeze/Hold Policy

Annual and monthly draft memberships can be put on hold for a maximum time frame of three (3) months within a calendar year. All Holds begin on the 1st day of the month and end on the last day of the month of the approved hold period. Membership holds are only accepted in writing via email to hhines@ymcamv.org. Holds cannot be authorized over the phone or verbally. Memberships that have been on hold cannot cancel until 30 days after membership reactivates from hold.

Membership Continuous Monthly Debit Policy

The Monthly Draft membership is a budget friendly membership option. Reoccurring payments are automatically debit from a checking/savings account, debit or credit card on the first of each month. The monthly draft membership will continue perpetually from month to month until a cancellation form is submitted; please see cancellation policy below. A 6 month minimum commitment is required for this membership.

Guest Policy

As a member you can bring a guest for their first visit to the Y for free. If you bring a guest in with you that has visited the Y before, their day pass is discounted to $15 for an adult and $5 per child (4-19 years old).

Youth Access to Health & Wellness Center

Please note that children under the age of 13 years old are not allowed in the Health & Wellness Center. It is important to know that the majority of our equipment is not suitable for children. Teens age 13-17 are strongly encouraged to meet with a Health & Wellness Trainer for one complimentary orientation prior to using the Health & Wellness Center.