What does it cost to join the YMCA?

The YMCA membership rates and fees vary depending on the branch the customer chooses, according to the Dallas YMCA. For example, the Fort Wayne YMCA charges $66.75 per household, $44.50 per single adult, $51 for a one-adult household, $40.75 for seniors age 65 and older, $53.50 for a senior household with dependents and $18 for full-time students age 25 or less.

The YMCA originated in Switzerland in 1844 and was designed to offer assistance to people based on Christian values. The United States' headquarters for the YMCA is located in Chicago, but there are numerous YMCA locations scattered across the U.S. and throughout Canada.