To cancel a YMCA membership, the general requirements are:
- Provide a written cancellation notice at least 15 to 30 days prior to your next draft or billing date, depending on the YMCA location.
- Cancellation requests can often be done by filling out a specific cancellation form (available online or at the branch).
- Many YMCA branches require that the cancellation be submitted in writing either via a form or letter and sometimes in person at the Member Services desk.
- After cancellation, the membership usually remains active until the end of the current draft period.
- Refunds for prepaid annual memberships are typically not available unless under special circumstances with documentation.
- Some YMCAs also allow placing a membership hold instead of canceling for temporary pauses.
Specifically:
- YMCA of Central Kentucky requires a 15-day written notice before the draft date with a form or in-person cancellation at the Member Service Desk.
- YMCA of South Hampton Roads asks for a 30-day written notice via family center or online.
- South Shore YMCA requires a 2-week notice prior to the draft date with a cancellation form or in-person visit.
- YMCA of Greater Boston requires 15 days' notice and a form completion for cancellation.
- YMCA DC requires a one-month prior advance notice.
A cancellation confirmation email or receipt is important to ensure the membership was successfully canceled. In practice, canceling often involves visiting the YMCA branch to sign cancellation papers or submitting a cancellation form online or by mail, depending on the branch's policies. It is advised to check your specific YMCA location's policy for exact requirements and to plan the cancellation around the draft date to avoid extra charges.
