We are proud to announce that the Department of Defense has extended this successful program until March 2019!

We understand that military families are under enormous strain, and that military life comes with unique challenges. Deployments and frequent moves can be a stressful and uncertain time for our nation’s servicemen and women and their families.

In partnership with the Armed Services YMCA, the Y is proud to offer memberships and respite child care services to eligible military families and personnel through the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Military Outreach Initiative.

The Armed Services YMCA has partnered with YMCAs, as well as national and independent fitness centers nationwide, to offer service members and families free access to fitness centers and respite child care services*. The Military Outreach Initiative gives service members and military families extra support and access to vital resources that promote youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. It’s another way of giving back to those who dedicate themselves to serving our country.

For issues or concerns regarding the DoD Military Outreach Initiative please call Don Kandel, Chief Financial Officer / Chief Administration Officer at (703) 455-3986 x 208.  

For Private Fitness Centers:

This application is only for private fitness facilities. Examples are: L.A. Fitness, Snap Fitness, Gold's Gym, etc. Please make sure you are not submitting an application for a YMCA facility. Doing so will result in a delayed response regarding your application status. 

Military Outreach Initiative – Private Fitness Center Member Application

Military Outreach Initiative - Private Fitness Attendance Waiver

For YMCA Centers: 

This application is only for YMCA Centers. Please make sure you are not submitting an application for a private fitness facility. Doing so will result in a delayed response regarding your application status. 

Military Outreach Initiative – YMCA Member Application

Military Outreach Initiative - YMCA Member Application for Warrior Transition Unit Category

Military Outreach Initiative - YMCA Attendance Waiver

For Childcare:

MOI Respite Childcare Application

More Questions? Please view our Frequently Asked Questions. 

DID YOU KNOW … ?

• More than 1,600 Community YMCAs, and more than 2,000 national and independent fitness centers nationwide participate in the Military Outreach Initiative
• Since 2008, more than 148,000 military children have been impacted by this program
• The Military Outreach Initiative has provided more than 112,000 memberships since its launch