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Your Y Membership
Find more than a gym at the Y. find a place of health and community.
At the Y, fitness is just the beginning of life-long wellness. Members enjoy access to state-of-the-art equipment, exercise classes, personal training, recreation spaces, sport leagues, wellness programming and more; all designed to support healthy living at every stage of life. More than a place to work out, the Y is a place to build healthy habits through encouragement and meaningful connections.
Member Benefits
Locations & 24/7 Access
With one membership, you can enjoy all four Y locations: Gettysburg, Littlestown, North Hanover, and South Hanover. With 24/7 access, fitness centers are always available (excludes Gettysburg).
Fitness Centers & REc Spaces
Members can enjoy state-of-the-art equipment in all of our fitness centers, plus access to a variety of recreation spaces including indoor/outdoor fields and courts.
Aquatics
With aquatics centers in both Gettysburg and North Hanover, members can enjoy swimming and spa amenities with convenient access across our service area.
Group Fitness Classes
Stay motivated and get connected with group exercise classes led by qualified instructors. Offered at convenient times across the week.
Child Watch
Household memberships include child watch, giving you convenient childcare while you work out or attend programs at the Y.
Personal Training
Build confidence and reach your goals with guidance from qualified personal trainers, available to members at flexible times and rates.
Current Rates
| Monthly Rate | Joining Fee* | 24/7 Access* | |
|---|---|---|---|
Youth (0-17 years) | $28 | $48 | N/A |
Young Adult (18-25 years) | $37 | $45 | $25 |
Adult (26-61 years) | $50 | $75 | $25 |
Senior (62+ years) | $44 | $75 | $25 |
| Two Adults (18+ years) † | $74 | $75 | $25 |
| One Adult Household (1 adult + dependents) † | $74 | $75 | $25 |
| Two Adult Household (2 adults + dependents) † | $81 | $75 | $25 |
| Monthly Rate | Joining Fee* | 24/7 Access* | |
|---|---|---|---|
Youth (0-17 years) | $28 | $48 | N/A |
Young Adult (18-25 years) | $37 | $45 | $25 |
Adult (26-61 years) | $50 | $75 | $25 |
Senior (62+ years) | $44 | $75 | $25 |
| Two Adults (18+ years) † | $74 | $75 | $25 |
| One Adult Household (1 adult + dependents) † | $74 | $75 | $25 |
| Two Adult Household (2 adults + dependents) † | $81 | $75 | $25 |
Financial support is available. Learn more here
* one-time fee
Additional Memberships
Dog Park Membership
Don’t leave your four-legged friends out. Access to our dog park is included with a Y membership, or you can choose a dog park–only membership for $125 annually.
one-time joining fee of $25 applies for both regular and dog park members
Impact Membership
For over half a century, the Hanover Area YMCA has been a cornerstone of health, wellness, and belonging in our community. An Impact Membership is for those who believe in that mission. Your support keeps our doors open, our programs running, and our community coming together. Join us, not just as a member, but as a force for good.
Corporate Membership
Bring the full benefits of health, wellness, and community to your team. From discounted memberships and free trial periods to team building events, we make it easy to build a healthier, happier workforce. Because when your people feel their best, they do their best.
Corporate partners enjoy: free two-week trials, quarterly enrollment reports, recognition as a community wellness leader on our website, and more.
contact Andrea Lynn, [email protected], for more information
Member Resources
The Y is for everyone, and we mean that. If cost is standing in the way, financial assistance is available. Access to health, wellness, and community shouldn’t depend on your budget. Stop by or give us a call and we’ll get you taken care of.
Whether you’re introducing a local friend to Y or welcoming out-of-town family, guest passes make it easy.
All guests may check in at the front desk and are welcome up to three times per calendar year. A valid photo ID, completed liability waiver, and a quick photo for their Y profile are all that’s needed to get started.
Guidelines:
- Current Adult Members (18+) may purchase a guest pass ( Individual $10 | Family $25)
- Adult Members may bring up to two guests per day per purchased guest pass.
We want your Y to be there when you need it, early mornings, late nights, and everything in between. Our 24-hour access gives eligible members the flexibility to fit fitness into their schedule on their terms. Here’s what you need to know before getting started:
- Available to adult members (18+) only.
- A background check and one-time activation fee are required to get started.
- Access is tied to your assigned key card and cannot be shared, even with family members on your membership.
- No staff are present during unstaffed hours, the Y strongly recommends bringing a workout partner who also has 24-hour access. Emergency alert necklaces are also available.
- Snow and ice removal does not occur until staffed hours begin, please use caution during this time
Wellness isn’t just for people. Don’t leave your four-legged friend behind, here’s what to know before you visit:
Your dog must:
- Be up to date on Rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella vaccinations.
- Be friendly and social around people and other dogs.
- Wear a collar or harness at all times.
- Remain off leash inside the park and on leash everywhere else on Y property.
Members must:
- Be 18 years or older.
- Stay inside the park while your dog is in the park.
- Clean up after your dog, waste stations are available on site.
- Exchange contact information directly with other participants in the event of an injury.
Good to know:
- Memberships renew annually in person, updated vaccination records are required at that time.
- Staff are not present inside the park, though the Y maintains and cleans the space regularly.
- The Y reserves the right to remove any person or dog from the park for behavior that poses a risk to others.
The Hanover Area YMCA will always put the safety of our members, guests and staff first when we make decisions concerning inclement weather. When extreme weather poses a safety threat, the YMCA may adjust or cancel scheduled hours of operation, programs/classes and/or special events. If facilities close, Y Members may utilize 24/7 Access where available.
WEATHER UPDATES
The Hanover Area YMCA will communicate all changes to hours/classes/programs via the following:
- Website, www.hanoverymca.org
- Hanover Area YMCA Facebook & Instagram
- Email via Constant Contact
- GroupMe for Aquatics, Gymnastics, and Group Exercise
- Slack app for Hanover Academy of Early Learning
CLASSES & PROGRAMS
A decision will be made by 8:00PM the night before, or 4:00AM the morning of, concerning all morning classes and/or operational closure.
A decision will be made no later than 3:00PM concerning evening classes with start times of 4:00pm or later. Child Watch will be closed if classes are canceled.
DISCOVERY PROGRAM (BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE) for HPSD, SWSD, CVSD, LASD
- Should severe weather or other conditions prevent schools from opening; our program will not be held.
- Should schools delay one hour, programs will open at 7:30AM and run until the start of school.
- Should schools delay two hours, programs will open at 8:30AM and run until the start of school.
- Should schools delay two hours and then close before the 8:30AM start time, the Discovery program will not run.
- If schools decide to close for the day after our start time, we will notify parents to come pick up their child.
- Should schools dismiss early due to inclement weather, the Discovery program will be cancelled for the afternoon
and it will be the parent’s responsibility to arrange transportation/pickup from the school.
ACADEMY OF EARLY LEARNING
The Childcare Director will determine all closures, delays, and early dismissals and communicate those decisions to parents via Slack app.
COMPETITIVE SPORTS (HANOVER GYMNASTICS, HANOVER VOLLEYBALL CLUB, SHARKS SWIM CLUB, STRINGRAYS SWIM CLUB)
Competitive team practice and competition cancellations will come from the Head Coach.
REC SPORTS (YOUTH & ADULT)
The Sports Director will communicate when games, practices or rentals are canceled.
Revised: 11/21/25
