A.W.A.Y. means "Always Welcome at YMCAs." The A.W.A.Y. program is based on the philosophy that when a person enrolls in a YMCA, he or she becomes a member of a nationwide association of people that helps build strong kids, strong families and strong communities, and, therefore, when away from home, on business or vacation, will be warmly welcomed by all other participating YMCAs in the United States. A YMCA's participation in this program is voluntary. Some restrictions apply.

Because each local YMCA sets its own policies, each participating YMCA in the A.W.A.Y. program develops its own local restrictions. Many participating YMCAs have no restrictions on visiting Y members. Restrictions may include "visits by members of YMCAs within 50 miles are limited to three per month," "visiting members may only use the facility at certain hours," "visiting members will be charged half the guest fee," or "visiting Y members are restricted to a limited number of visits each year."

If you are planning to visit another YMCA, please call that YMCA for its visitor policies before you go.

To find information on any YMCA in the United States, go to www.ymca.net, and conduct a "Find Your YMCA" search. YMCAs participating in the A.W.A.Y. program are noted.

As a YMCA member, you have access to other YMCAs across the country through the Always Welcome at the YMCA (AWAY) program. When you travel and want to work out or use the services at a YMCA in another city, you may do so by showing the A.W.A.Y. logo that is on the back of your membership card. Some locations may require fees. Find one of our  2,400 locations  nation-wide.