Financial Assistance
At the YMCA of Pueblo, strengthening community is our cause. Since 1889, we’ve worked side-by-side with our neighbors and partners to respond to the most critical social needs of our community. With over $423,628 in Scholarship Assistance provided annually, the YMCA of Pueblo works to create a place where everyone can belong.
A Financial Assistance application and short interview are required to complete the process. Please visit our Member Services desk in our main lobby for more info or give us a call to book an appointment at 719-543-5151. We're paperless now! Download our application and email your completed form to [email protected].
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION
Free 6th grade memberships
The YMCA of Pueblo invites ALL 6th graders in Pueblo County to join for a year of FREE membership. Our free 6th grade membership runs from June to June (i.g. Students completed 5th grade and are heading into their 6th grade year). Students may sign up at any time during their 6th grade school year. Please bring a school ID, schedule, or report card, to show us you're in 6th grade, and our Membership team will get you set up! Give us a visit at 3200 E Spaulding Ave (located off Pueblo Blvd and near Highway 50) or call 719-543-5151 for more questions.
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Sports
Sports are naturally fun for everyone. We are as interested in developing character as we are in developing healthy athletes. Our coaches stress good sportsmanship and skill development over winning. In 2018, the Dr. Bruno DeRose Memorial Scholarship was established by his family to honor the memory of an amazing man who got his start in sports at the Y and who had a huge heart for the kids in our community.
Full scholarships are offered seasonally to qualified youth in the Y's flag football, basketball, soccer and volleyball programs. One scholarship per sport, per season will be awarded. Email applications to [email protected]. Learn more about our youth sports leagues here.
BRUNO DEROSE SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP
YMCA Preschool
The Eleanor Crain Memorial Scholarship was established in 2018 by family and friends to honor the memory of an amazing woman who had a huge heart for the kids in our community. Before a child's first day in Kindergarten, he or she needs a strong educational foundation that will prepare them for their entire school life. Unfortunately, many families may not be able to afford a preschool program, limiting their child's advantage when entering Kindergarten.
This scholarship provides opportunities for eligible children to access quality early education--supporting life long learning. A partial scholarship is offered annually to qualified children in the Y's half-day preschool program. Eligible students must be 3 to 5 years old, a resident of Pueblo County, and complete the required application. Learn more about the Eleanor Crain Memorial Scholarship here.
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APPLICATION PROCESS IS MAY 1 - JULY 1, 2025.
YMCA Camp Jackson
At the Y, we're all about Youth Development. YMCA Camp Jackson and the YMCA of Pueblo are committed to providing quality programs to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. We believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. Financial Assistance is subsidized by the YMCA Annual Youth Support Campaign. To get started, please fill out our Financial Assistance application below. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION
Military Outreach Initiative
YMCA of Pueblo is proud to announce that we're taking part in the Military Outreach Initiative program!
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.
DID YOU KNOW … ?
- More than 1,500 Community YMCAs, and more than 1,600 national and independent fitness centers nationwide participate in the Military Outreach Initiative
- Since 2008, more than 133,000 military children have been impacted by this program
- The Military Outreach Initiative has provided more than 95,000 memberships since its launch