Membership Benefits
When you join the Y you belong to a place where:
- Parents find a safe, positive environment for children to learn good values, social skills and behaviors.
- Families come together to have fun and spend quality time with each other.
- Children and teens play, learn who they are and what they can achieve, and are accepted.
- Adults connect with friends, pursue interests and learn how to live healthier.
- Communities thrive because neighbors support each other and give back.
One Membership, Two Facilities
The Altru Family YMCA and the Grand Forks Park District owned and operated facility, Choice Health & Fitness, have joined together for increased access to programs and services to support our members on their journey to a healthier spirit, mind and body. With locations available on the north and south end of our community, you can select the facility that is most convenient for you!
Member Benefits Include. . .
With affordable membership rates, and no contracts to sign, it’s easy to join us. All members received the opportunity of advanced registration for classes and reduced rates on youth and adult specialty classes. Plus, you’ll get all of these great benefits…
- Wellness and Fitness Classes
Our wellness staff can help design a fitness program that meets your individual needs. With your membership, you can choose from hundreds of exercise classes for beginners to the fitness enthusiast. Our YMCAs offer traditional aerobics, yoga, mat pilates, cycling, water fitness and many other group exercise classes all taught in a fun, safe and welcoming environment.
- Strength and Cardio, Equipment and Track
We have a variety of strength and cardio equipment available to our members. Whether you prefer running on a treadmill, cycling beside a friend, reading while on an elliptical trainer, lifting free weights or using our Nautilus strength training equipment. In addition, the Y provides an indoor banked running track for our members who prefer not to utilize the machines for their cardio workout, or want to walk and talk beside a friend.
- Indoor Playground
If your child is between the ages of 2-8 years old, children are also welcome to be active and use their imagination in our Kids Kove indoor playground, while under the supervision of an adult.
- Swimming and Water Activities
Enjoy swimming in our heated indoor pool. There’s time for open and family recreational swim, lap swimming and water aerobics. Certified lifeguards staff our pools, and our swim lessons are taught by trained instructors.
- Facility Amenities
Our facility also offers additional amenities such as free towels, family locker rooms, an indoor playground for children ages 2-8 years old, vending and snacks, wireless internet in our lobby and lounge area.
- Court Time
A long standing tradition at the YMCA, noon pick up basketball and volleyball games are available for members only. In addition, Racquetball and Handball Players enjoy free use of the courts. Children, Families and Adults are welcome to enjoy open gym time for shooting hoops or joining a pick up game of ball.
- Guest Passes
Members have the privilege to bring a guest for one free visit, with approval from a YMCA Director, to the Y while accompanied by the member, who will remain at the facility the entire time the guest is in the facility. Guests will be asked to sign in at the YMCA Member Service Desk.
- Inclusivity
Our YMCA is a membership organization open to all people. The YMCA welcomes women and men, girls and boys of all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, abilities and financial circumstances. Financial assistance is available for qualified members through the YMCA Partner of Youth Scholarship Program. At the Y, no child, family or adult will ever be turned away for an inability to pay. Click here for more information on our Financial Assistance Program.
- Youth Building Policy
Youth age 10 and younger must be supervised by someone age 14 or older and only allowed in certain areas such as the pool, basketball courts, racquetball courts, track, and lobby. Fitness Center if the (Youth Fitness Training) has been completed. A limit of two youths(10 and under) per supervisor.
Nation Wide Membership
ALWAYS WELCOME IN EVERY COMMUNITY
With Nationwide Membership, YMCA members can visit any participating Y in the United States and Puerto Rico through membership at their home Y, at no additional cost. Nationwide Membership is an essential part of our cause to strengthen communities.
It enables members to reach their health and wellness goals wherever they live, work, or travel; and connect with the larger Y community in meaningful ways. The goal of Nationwide Membership is to ensure that all nationwide members have access to and can use all the areas and programs of any Y they visit. By making it possible for members to use the Y as often as they like, Nationwide Membership increases the value of Y membership. By promoting access for all, the initiative gives Y members the opportunity to be part of a single Movement and deepens the impact of the Y cause.
Because a YMCA’s participation in this program is voluntary, some restrictions may apply. If you are planning to visit another YMCA, please call that YMCA for its visitor policies before you go. You may also go to www.ymca.net, and conduct a “Find Your YMCA” search or download the Y Finder iPhone App to check on AWAY program participation.
Greatest Membership Benefit
With the Y, you’re not just a member of a facility, your are a part of a cause. With a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, improving health and well-being, giving back and supporting our neighbors, your membership will not just bring about a meaningful change in yourself, but in your community too.
Tour The Y
Stop in any time to receive a personal tour of the Y, or call to schedule an appointment with Patti McEnroe, Membership/Marketing Director, at 701-775-2586 or via e-mail – click here