Access the Y

Many Ways to Access the Y

They say the best things in life are free. And you can get many of those things at the Y: welcoming smiles, motivating high fives, meaningful conversation, powerful connection, true community.

Of course, many of our offerings also have fees. If you’re concerned about costs, read on for opportunities to make accessing your Denver YMCA even more affordable …

YMCA Membership Discounts for:

• Armed services and military personnel
• First responders
• Health care workers
• Older adults
• Single-parent families
• Educators
• Community College of Denver students, faculty and staff

To get details and start your membership, contact us or visit the front desk at any wellness center.

YMCA Member Discounts 
Denver YMCA members get 15-50% off on YMCA youth programs, including Youth Sports, Summer Camp, Out of School Time care. That can amount to big savings — not to mention discounts on other Y programming. Join the Y to save.

YMCA Financial Assistance 
Through the generosity of our donors, the YMCA is able to offer a limited number of scholarships for membership, programs, child care, Youth in Government and Summer Camp. Apply for a YMCA scholarship.

YMCA Power Scholars After-school and Summer Care 
YMCA Power Scholars is a comprehensive after-school and summertime program for students Kindergarten through fifth grade, focused on academic growth, enrichment activities and social-emotional learning. Through federal and local grants, students and families receive programing at no cost to the family. Learn more about YMCA Power Scholars.

Colorado UPK Provider 
The YMCA of Metro Denver is a provider of Universal Preschool Colorado (Universal Pre-K or “UPK”), a program administered through the Colorado Department of Early Childhood. Families can save up to $9,000 on tuition through the UPK program. Learn more about UPK.  

CCCAP State Child Care Support 
Colorado Childcare Assistance Program (CCCAP) benefits can be applied to YMCA child care costs, including Y Academy preschool, Out of School time care and Summer Camp. Learn more about YMCA CCCAP.

Denver Preschool Program 
Our Y Academy preschool is a participating early childhood education center of the Denver Preschool Program, which offers tuition credits covering up to 100% of families’ tuition costs. Learn more about the Denver Preschool Program.

City of Denver My SPARK  
We are a My Spark Denver location, which means My Spark student participants can spend up to $1,000 on YMCA youth programs. Learn more about My Spark Denver.  

Health Savings & Flexible Savings Accounts

The YMCA of Metro Denver now accepts payments from HSA & FSA. This means that members/clients can use pre-tax funds to pay for YMCA health and wellness services that have been approved by a medical provider and are covered by their insurance.

What HSA/FSA May Cover at the Y:

• YMCA Membership
• Health Coaching
• Nutrition Consultation
• YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program
• Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring
• Massage Therapy
• Personal Training
• Kickstart Your Confidence wellness program

The YMCA cannot guarantee that an HSA/FSA provider will cover the program or service costs. It is the member's/client's responsibility to ensure the service is covered and that required documentation has been procured.