Your membership includes access to all three of our branches (Cherryville, McGill, and Warlick), participating YMCAs nationwide, and member pricing on many programs.
Senior/Insurance-Based, Corporate, and Employee Membership Options
Ages 62 and up save 10%. Use code SENIOR when you join online, or join at any branch.
Financial assistance is available. See below.
Your membership includes:
Child Care • Indoor and Outdoor Pools • Lakefront Views and Activities • Fitness Equipment • Clean and Safe Locker Rooms • Gathering Spaces • Saunas and Steam Rooms • Youth and Adult Programs • Summer Camp and Afterschool • Health and Wellness Programs • Discounts on Many Programs
Nationwide Membership Participant
Your membership goes with you. Members can visit more than 2,700 participating YMCAs in 10,000 communities across the country. At least 51% of your visits need to be at your home Y, and program discounts apply only at your home branches. Check with Member Services before you travel.
YMCA360
Stream your favorite Y programs, classes and instructors. Anywhere. Any time.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Eligible applicants can receive discounts off membership and most programs.
FACILITY AMENITIES AND TOURS
View our complete branch amenities and tour our facilities.
Senior/Insurance-Based, Corporate, and Employee Membership Options
CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP
The Y offers corporate membership options that can be customized to fit your company's needs. Providing a Y membership to your employees can increase morale, productivity, employee retention, reduce absenteeism and health care costs.
SENIOR & HEALTHCARE MEMBERSHIPS
The Gaston County Family YMCA accepts many insurance-based memberships. Visit any of our three locations and present your insurance card to find out if your insurance qualifies for this program.
SilverSneakers Program
Silver and Fit Program
Renew Active
Active & Fit
UnitedHealthcare Medicaid Memberships
EMPLOYEE MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT
Join our Y team! When you work for the Y your membership is free! If you are driven to help make a positive impact on the youth of our community, then we want you to join our team! Browse our open positions and apply online today!
Policies and Payment Information
CODE OF CONDUCT
To keep the Y safe and enjoyable for everyone, we ask all members, guests, volunteers, and participants to treat other people, our equipment, and our facilities with respect. The Y reserves the right to revoke access for anyone whose behavior does not reflect our core values or interferes with the experience of other members and guests.
Help us keep the Y welcoming to everyone in our community. Together, we create a safe space where people of every background have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
The Y reserves the right to deny access or membership to anyone who:
- Has been accused or convicted of any crime involving sexual abuse
- Is, or has been, a registered sex offender
- Has been arrested for or convicted of any crime involving weapons, violence, sexual abuse, or the sale, possession, or transportation of illegal drugs
While an incident is being investigated, the membership of anyone accused of violating this Code of Conduct may be temporarily suspended until a final decision is made.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Keeping our members, participants, and staff safe is our top priority. To help us do that, please follow these policies:
- Show your membership card or a valid photo ID at the Welcome Center each time you visit.
- Inappropriate use of cell phones, cameras, or recording devices is not allowed.
- Any filming or photography on YMCA property must be approved by staff in advance.
- Foul language and aggressive, threatening, destructive, or otherwise inappropriate behavior are not allowed.
- All YMCA campuses are drug, alcohol, weapon, tobacco, and vape free.
- Please store personal items in a locked locker. The Y is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
- Pets are not allowed on any Gaston County Family YMCA property, with the exception of ADA service dogs.
- All members, employees, and volunteers are screened against the national sex offender registry.
GUEST POLICY
Guests are welcome at any Gaston County Family YMCA.
- With a member: $10 per person, per visit
- Without a member: $20 per person, per visit
Before your visit:
- All guests must sign a guest waiver and show a photo ID.
- Guests under 18 must be signed in by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult who stays in the building.
- Groups that use or rent our facilities can have one authorized representative sign a single waiver for the whole group. Individual guests each sign their own, and parents or guardians sign for minors.
- Guests can’t use Childwatch.
- Some spaces may be limited for guests during busy times or seasonal programs. Please check with the branch before you arrive.
OUR MISSION AND CORE VALUES
Our Mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
Four core values guide everything we do: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. As part of our YMCA family, we ask you to join us in living out these values whenever you visit the Y.
Our mission calls us to embrace and celebrate the diversity of the many communities we serve. Because Christian principles are caring and inclusive, we respect all expressions of faith and welcome individuals and families from every tradition, background, and perspective. Together, we work to make sure everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential, with dignity, at our YMCA.
IMPORTANT MEMBERSHIP AND PAYMENT INFORMATION
- Everyone on a membership must live at the same address.
- Dependents are age 25 and under and live in the same household.
- The primary member on the application chooses the membership type and is responsible for payment.
- Dues are paid by automatic draft from a bank account or credit card.
You can cancel or pause your membership online or in person. Memberships renew automatically each month, so to stop your next draft, make your request by the last day of the month.
Cancel Online
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Go to Manage My Account
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Log in to your YMCA member account
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Under Membership, click “Manage”
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Choose to cancel your membership or put it on hold
Online cancellations and holds can take up to 48 hours to show in your account.
Cancel In Person
Stop by the front desk at any branch and fill out a cancellation form.
Cherryville Family YMCA
215 North Mountain Street, Cherryville, NC 28021
McGill Family YMCA
196 YMCA Drive, Belmont, NC 28012
Warlick Family YMCA
2221 Robinwood Road, Gastonia, NC 28054
We can’t accept cancellations by phone or email.
Gaston County Family YMCA - Membership FAQs
Every membership has a one-time $50 joining fee plus monthly dues.
| Membership | McGill & Warlick | Cherryville |
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| Student (ages 12 to 25) | $35/month | $33/month |
| One adult | $57/month | $55/month |
| One adult and dependents | $69/month | $67/month |
| Two adults | $81/month | $79/month |
| Two adults and dependents | $90/month | $88/month |
Financial assistance is available for those who qualify, and members 62 and older save 10%.
Your membership gets you into the Cherryville, McGill, and Warlick Family YMCAs. It also includes YMCA360 virtual workouts, group exercise classes, and member discounts on many programs. Some classes require a reservation. Families can use Childwatch for up to 90 minutes a day while a parent or guardian is on site. Both the adult and the child must be active members. Check out the Childwatch webpage for specific ages and hours for each location.
Cherryville: cardio and strength equipment, functional training, group exercise, gym, pickleball, Peloton virtual cycling, Childwatch, and a seasonal community pool
McGill in Belmont: indoor pool, seasonal outdoor water park, gym, cardio and strength equipment, EGYM smart strength, sauna, steam room, family locker room, pickleball, outdoor basketball court, playground, and Childwatch
Warlick in Gastonia: two indoor pools (a zero-depth recreation pool and a 25-yard lap pool), indoor track, gym, cardio and strength equipment, sauna, steam room, pickleball, Childwatch, seasonal access to Robinwood Lake with kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing, and walking trails
Amenities and schedules vary by branch, so check your branch’s page for what’s available now.
Yes. You can visit all three of our branches, plus participating Ys across the country through Nationwide Membership. At least 51% of your visits need to be at your home Y, and program discounts only apply here at home. Before you travel, ask Member Services to confirm you’re eligible, and check the visiting Y’s rules.
Everyone! The Y welcomes individuals and families of all ages, incomes, backgrounds, and faiths. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. All members and guests follow our conduct and safety policies, including age and supervision rules for certain spaces and activities.
A family membership covers up to two adults plus dependents aged 25 and under who live at the same address. To add or remove someone, visit Member Services.
Yes. If you qualify for financial assistance, you can save up to 35% on membership dues and most program fees. Apply through our confidential online application and reapply each year. Members 62 and older save 10% with the code SENIOR online or by joining at a branch. Some local employers offer corporate membership savings, and Y employees receive a free membership.
Yes. We accept SilverSneakers, Silver & Fit, Renew Active, and Active & Fit. Bring your insurance card to any branch and our staff will check whether your plan qualifies. Questions? Email sdavidson@gastonymca.org.
Individual memberships start at age 12. Here are our youth guidelines:
- 11 and under: must be directly supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.
- Ages 12 to 15: can be in the building without a parent for up to 4 hours a day.
- Fitness center, ages 9 to 11: can use cardio and strength equipment, free weights, and group exercise classes with a parent or guardian who is working out alongside them.
- Fitness center, ages 12 and up: can use cardio and strength equipment, free weights, and group exercise classes on their own.
- BodyPump: members must be 16 or older.
- Pool, ages 12 to 15: must pass a swim test to swim without a parent. The test is swimming 25 yards of front crawl or breaststroke and treading water for 30 seconds.
Guests (non-members) under 16 must have a parent or guardian in the building at all times.
Yes. A day pass is $20 per person, per visit. Bring a photo ID and fill out a guest waiver. Minors need adult supervision, and some areas may be limited to members, so check with your branch before you come.
Yes. Guests visiting with a member pay $10 per person, per visit. Guests sign a waiver and show a photo ID. Anyone under 18 must be signed in by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult who stays in the building. Guests can’t use Childwatch, and the McGill outdoor water park is members-only on weekends and holidays.
Yes! Click here to select your location and join online now. If you’d like help choosing a membership, stop by any branch and our Member Services team will help.
Dues are drafted automatically on the 1st of each month from a credit card, debit card, or checking account. There’s no annual contract. Your membership continues month to month until you cancel. You can update your payment information online or with Member Services before the 1st.
Yes. You can put your membership on hold for up to three months through your online membership account or in person at any branch. While it’s on hold, you’ll pay a $5 monthly fee instead of your regular dues. Requests must be made by the last day of the month to take effect the next month.
You can cancel through your online membership account or in person at any branch. We can’t take cancellations by phone or email. Requests must be made by the last day of the month to stop the next month’s payment.