Friday, November 20, 2009
Everyone is Welcome
The YMCA is a membership organization open to all people. The YMCA welcomes women and men, girls and boys of all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientation, abilities and financial circumstances. Programs and branches embrace diversity, reflecting the needs and composition of the communities they serve.
The best way to get started is to come in for a visit...
Our Members Services Desk is located in our main lobby at the north end of our property.
Interested in finding out more?
A trained YMCA staff member or volunteer will be happy to answer your questions regarding membership and the types of programs and offerings that would best help you reach your goals. When you come in, ask for a welcome visit at the Member Service Desk.
Membership Types
Youth (0-13)
Teen (14-20)
Adult (21-64)
Adult Couple
Single-Parent Family
Family
Senior (65+)
Adult Triangle
Single-Parent Family Triangle
Family Triangle
Payment
You can choose to pay for your annual membership in a lump sum, or spread it out throughout the year through our monthly Bank Draft system. In order to set up a bank draft, we will need a voided check from the account you would like us to draft. You may choose to have it drafted on the 4th or 12th working day of the month. When you join, you will pay the joining fee plus the first month's fee (which will vary depending upon the day you join and the date you choose for your withdrawl.) Photo Identification is required in order to process your membership application.
If you're ready to join...
We have provided basic membership information and applications online for your convenience. You can print them out, complete them and bring them to the Member Service Desk. One of our staff will be ready to sign you up.
Membership Application
Financial assistance is available...
The Highline YMCA provides financial assistance to the extent possible to those in need. Eligibility is determined by taking your gross annual household income (i.e. income before taxes and deductions) and applying that amount to the federal poverty level guidelines. We also take into consideration how many people are supported by that income. Once submitted, your application will be reviewed and a written response will be sent to you within one week. It is imperative that your address be accurate. Assistance will be granted on a first come, first served basis.Financial Assistance Application
Planned to Open in Summer 2009: Your new Highline YMCA
Highline and the surrounding communities of SeaTac, Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park and Tukwila are experiencing tremendous growth. Youth, families, older adults and community leaders are turning to the Highline YMCA for better facilities and more programs and services.
The YMCA is in the midst of the It's All About Community! Capital Campaign to build four new comprehensive, state-of-the-art facilities in the Seattle metro and Eastside areas - including your community.
The new, fully accessible, LEED Green Building "Silver" certified, 48,000-square-foot facility will include:
- Aquatic Center - two 25-yard pools for lap swimming, aquatic classes and youth and older adult programs
- Dynamic Family Center - where children and families can interact
- Healthy Lifestyle Room - with resources for health and wellness
- Youth Development Center - a welcoming space where youth and teens can interact with caring adults
- Community Kitchen - for healthy cooking demonstrations and celebrations
- Meeting space - for community groups and activities
- Pinnacle climbing wall - for those of all ages
- Full-size gym - for basketball, volleyball and youth sports leagues
Project Details
- Location: South 188th Street and 37th Avenue South in SeaTac
- Planned groundbreaking: Summer 2008
- Planned opening: Summer 2009
- Estimated project cost: $14 million
- Capital campaign goal: $3 million (50% secured to date)
Help us build your community YMCA
Building a new YMCA requires the entire community to pitch in! Whether it's providing program suggestions, joining a YMCA board or committee or hosting a neighborhood event, you have a role to play in creating our community YMCA.
Contact Claudia Tanis for more information, or sign up for our e-newsletter to get exciting project updates and sneak peak opportunities.