YMCA of the Lowcountry Membership
More Than a Gym Membership
A YMCA membership gives you opportunities to support your health and wellness at every stage of life. Depending on location and membership type, members can enjoy access to fitness facilities, pools and aquatics, group exercise classes, wellness programs, family activities and more.
With two locations across the Lowcountry, you have even more flexibility to find the programs, amenities and schedules that work for you.
One Membership. Two YMCA Locations. Nationwide Access.
When you join the YMCA of the Lowcountry, you’re joining more than a gym. You’re becoming part of a community focused on helping you and your family stay active, build healthy habits and connect with others.
Your YMCA membership gives you access to both YMCA of the Lowcountry locations:
Wardle Family YMCA in Port Royal, serving Beaufort County and the surrounding area.
James Fisher Memorial Foundation YMCA in Ridgeland, serving Jasper County and the surrounding area.
Whether your routine takes you to Beaufort one day and Ridgeland the next, your membership travels with you between both locations.
Which YMCA Should I Join?
While your membership provides access to both YMCA of the Lowcountry locations, please select the YMCA you expect to use most often as your home branch.
If you plan to use one location more frequently: Join at the YMCA where you expect to spend the majority of your time.
If you expect to use both locations equally: Join the YMCA closest to your home.
No matter which location you select as your home YMCA, you'll still have access to both the Wardle Family YMCA and James Fisher Memorial Foundation YMCA.
Take Your YMCA Membership Nationwide
Traveling? Your Y can go with you.
Through Nationwide Membership, YMCA of the Lowcountry members can visit participating YMCA locations throughout the United States. Whether you're traveling for work, visiting family or heading on vacation, you can stay active and connected at participating Ys across the country.
Participation requirements and local YMCA policies may apply when visiting another YMCA.
Find the Membership That Fits You
We offer membership options for individuals, couples and families at different stages of life. Explore our current YMCA membership rates, membership categories and policies below to find the option that's right for you.
2026 Membership Rates:
Membership Categories:
Youth: Ages 12 and under. Please view our Youth & Teen Policy for more information on facility access for this age group.
Teen: Ages 13-18. Please view our Youth & Teen Policy for more information on facility access for this age group.
College: Any person (up to age 24) taking 12 credit hours or more from an accredited college or university. A current class schedule and ID with family address must be presented within one week of membership and at the beginning of each semester thereafter. Failure to provide information will result in membership being automatically upgraded to adult status and fee.
Adult: Any individual 19-61 years of age. Member must notify front desk upon turning 62 for Senior Adult rate adjustment.
Junior Family: Any two adults living at the same address. No children.
Single Parent Family: Any adult (18+) with children who are claimed on their tax return and living at the same address.
Family: Offered to anyone presenting themselves as a family unit of two adults residing at the same address with dependent children if those children are still in school. Dependent children need not reside at the same address full time. Please see guidelines for children below.
Family Plus: Offered to families with three adults residing at the same address with dependent children if those children are still in school. Dependent children need not reside at the same address full time. Please see guidelines for children below.
Senior Adult: Any adult 62 years of age or older.
Senior Family: Any two adults living at the same address. Only one must be 62+, the other must be over 18 years old. No children.
The YMCA of the Lowcountry recognizes the importance of the family unit. Proof may be required before adult, children, grandchildren or foster children can be added to your membership.
Guidelines for children: Must be 3 months – 18 years of age or full time students until age 24, providing a current class schedule and ID with family address must be presented within one week of membership and at the beginning of each semester thereafter. Those who were originally covered under family memberships and are still living at home should ask the membership desk about waiver of joining fee when setting up their own membership.
Membership Terms:
The joining fee is a one time, non-refundable fee for all new members payable upon application. If a member terminates their membership and rejoins within 6 months the joining fee will be waived. If you cancel your membership, and at a date later than 6 months, wish to renew membership, you will be required to pay a new joining fee.
A 30 day written termination must be completed by the member and membership cards returned to the Y for bank drafts to be stopped. This is a responsibility of the member. Members may send a fax to (843) 770-0875. Members who cancel by fax are strongly encouraged to call the membership office at (843) 522-9622 to confirm receipt of faxes. YMCA will not assume responsibility for more than 2 months for which the YMCA has record of receipt. Please verify the accuracy of payments from your account to the YMCA on a monthly basis.
Active Duty Military and Veterans will have their joining fee waived and a 15% discount applied to their membership.
All short term rates and annual rates are non-refundable.
Youth and Teen Policy
Please view our youth and teen facility usage policy before selecting a membership type.
Ready to get started?
Choose your home YMCA and join the YMCA of the Lowcountry today.
Wardle Family YMCA
Port Royal, SC
Choose Wardle Family YMCA if this will be the location you use most often or if you plan to use both locations equally and Wardle is closest to your home.
James Fisher Memorial Foundation YMCA
Ridgeland, SC
Choose James Fisher Memorial Foundation YMCA if this will be the location you use most often or if you plan to use both locations equally and James Fisher is closest to your home.
One membership. Two Lowcountry locations. A nationwide Y community.
Looking for Corporate Rates?
Contact Julie Kuhns for more information: j.kuhns@ymcaofthelowcountry.org