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Free Student Membership for upcoming Highschool Freshman at the YMCA!

in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania and Stafford, VA

By Johntรฉ Hayden, Member Services Director June 29, 2023

The Rappahannock Area YMCA offers a variety of programs, classes, and services for all ages, abilities, and stages of life. Our program offerings include after-school care, summer camps, youth and adult sports, adult fitness, special needs, evidence-based wellness programs, and more!

All four branches of the Rappahannock Area YMCA offer freshmen high schoolers a complimentary membership for the 23-24 school year.  We understand this age group is transitioning to a more independent routine with becoming high schoolers, so we want to provide them a place to gather that promotes healthy activity and youth development.  The membership end date varies from branch to branch but typically ends at the end of the school year or the end of the summer.  We require a school ID, or copy of their schedule to sign them up, and a parent present to sign the membership agreement.  Most branches offer discounts if they do transition to a paid membership at the completion of their complimentary one.