Join Us
Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the Whitin Community Center! The Center is a non-profit community service organization supported by its members, volunteers, Board of Trustees, Corporators, and the greater Blackstone Valley community. Our highly trained and dedicated staff takes great pride in our facility and the wide range of comprehensive programs we offer. Each staff member strives to meet the individual needs and goals of each member.
By becoming a Whitin Community Center member, you actually join the George Marston Whitin Memorial Community Association, a Massachusetts non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. The Random House Dictionary of the English Language defines an Association as “an organization of people with a common purpose.” That common purpose for our Association is to promote social, recreational, educational, and charitable pursuits, programs, and activities in the community.
For more information, please stop by the Member Services Desk, call us at 508.234.8184 or email us at, memberservices@OurGym.org.
To become a member or renew your membership, please complete the Membership Application below and stop by the Member Services Desk to pick up your membership card and finalize your membership.
Enjoy the Benefits of a Whitin Community Center Membership
Take Care of Yourself, Take Care of Your Family!
Improve your well-being and enhance your quality of life
Spend quality time together with your family
Use state-of-the-art fitness equipment with on-site assistance
Participate in weekly fitness classes instructed by professional, certified staff
Train in multiple disciplines through pool, Spin/TRX/Barre Fusion, gymnasium, fitness, aerobics classes and more!
Take advantage of advance class registration opportunities
Benefit from locker rooms with showers and saunas
Access discounted fees for programs, swim lessons, summer camp, and party rentals
Utilize FREE babysitting services while parents exercise (ages 1-5)
Enjoy Silver Sneakers senior group fitness programs
Programs and Services
Programs and Services
Fitness Center
We offer a comprehensive fitness program complete with the latest cardio and strength equipment from Cybex, Startrac, Octane & LIFE FITNESS. Additionally, we have free weight dumbbells, benches, and olympic bars.
Aerobics Studio
We offer over 75 floor aerobic classes ranging from beginner to advanced, including Pilates, Morning Fitness, Yoga, Step Intervals, Zumba and much more!
Spin/TRX/Barre Fusion Studio
Our Spin classes are low impact, offer high calorie burn, are great fun, and easy to learn. Several classes held daily with certified instructors. We also offer TRX which challenges core and stabilizer muscles for better balance and rotational power and Barre Fusion an intense cardio workout done at the ballet barre formatted to be a heart pumping good time that will help you take your fitness to the next level.
Competition Pool
Our Competition Pool (75’ x 40’) is held at an average temperature of 80-82 degrees Fahrenheit, with a water depth from 3.5ft – 7ft. The Competition Pool is available for lap swim, recreational swim, deep aqua aerobics, swim team, and Splash Parties.
Original Pool
Our Original Pool (60’ x 20’) is held at an average temperature of 88-89 degrees Fahrenheit, with a water depth from 3.5ft – 7.5ft. The Original Pool is available for water walking, adult exercise swim, water exercise, Red Cross Certified swim lessons, SilverSplash classes, arthritis classes, and Splash Parties.
Racquetball
We have 1 indoor racquetball court available for groups, organizations, and businesses and is the perfect place for schools, youth groups, and teams to get their game on. Play Squash or Wally Ball? This court is set up for all of the above!
Tennis
During the Spring, Summer & Fall our 3 outdoor lighted Tennis Courts located in our beautiful 7.5 acre Whitin Park are available for open rec, tennis lessons, private rentals and parties to groups, organizations, and businesses.
Gymnasium
Our Gymnasium is is used for fun, diverse, and family oriented programs, for children to seniors. We offer open rec basketball, baseball, pickleball, mat ball, dodgeball, kickball, roller skating, adult & youth basketball leagues and more!
Member Benefits
Member Benefits
Membership to the WCC is an exceptional value! We offer memberships ranging from Youth to Seniors. Partial health insurance reimbursements are available to those who have Tufts, Fallon, Blue Cross Blue Shield & Harvard Pilgrim. For more information please contact 508.234.8184 or email, memberservices@OurGym.org.
Youth Members
FREE After School Programs (for ages 4-13)
FREE Open Recreational Basketball
FREE Roller Skating
FREE Open Recreational Swim
FREE Outreach Activities (for ages 5-17)
FREE KIDZ Club (for ages 1-10) Fall-Spring
FREE Babysitting Services (for ages 1-5)
FREE Toddler Time
FREE Mini Basketball Instruction
- Substantial discounts on specialty classes, swim lessons, and basketball leagues
High School
FREE Orientation and access to our Fitness Center
FREE Access to all Aerobic classes when accompanied by an adult (excludes Spin®/TRX®)
FREE Racquetball
FREE Open Recreational Basketball & Swim
- Substantial discounts on specialty classes & swim lessons
Family
FREE Daily Open Recreational Swim
FREE Daily Open Recreational Basketball
FREE Family Time Gym & Swim (Fall-Spring)
FREE Babysitting Services (for ages 1-5)
FREE Toddler Time (Fall-Spring)
FREE Friday Night Family Rollerskating (Fall-Spring)
FREE Racquetball/Wallyball
FREE Kidz Club (for ages 1-10, Fall-Spring)
Adult/Senior
FREE Orientation and access to our Fitness Center
Over 75 FREE Aerobic & Aqua classes weekly including Yoga, Pilates, Yoqua, Yogalates, Zumba & more!
FREE Unlimited access to our Fitness Center
FREE Spin®/TRX®/Barre Fusion Classes
FREE Racquetball
FREE Open Recreational Swim and Adult Lap swim
FREE Open Recreational Basketball
FREE Pickleball
FREE Babysitting Services (for ages 1-5)
FREE Access to our seasonal outdoor Tennis Courts
- Substantial discounts on specialty classes, Adult swim lessons, basketball leagues
- Access to Personal Training
Free Babysitting
Babysitting is available to offer parents the opportunity to attend aerobics classes, lap or recreational swimming, or to use the fitness center. Children aged 1-5 are welcome, and must be walking.
Camp Whitin
For over 25 years, Camp Whitin has prided itself on providing fun, youth-oriented summer camps for children between the ages of 4-13 throughout the Blackstone Valley. Whether it is an activity, educational or sport camp, half-day or full day, every camper will enjoy an experience full of fun, fitness, and friendships!
Blackstone Valley Children's Place
A learning experience is found in every moment of a child’s life. Blackstone Valley Children’s Place provides a nurturing atmosphere that encourages every child to discover their potential through exploratory play. The Blackstone Valley Children’s Place (BVCP) offers year-round services for full and part-time Preschool, Kindergarten Prep, School Age, and Summer EDventure program. All programs are licensed by the MA Dept of Early Education and Care (EEC).
Party Rentals
The Whitin Community Center offers space available for birthdays to retirements, receptions to celebrations, company/team dinners to holiday parties…Consider utilizing the Whitin Community Center’s Competition or Original Pool, Gymnasium, Whitin Park Pavilion, Racquetball Court, Tennis Courts, Aerobics Studio, Conference Room, or Multi-Purpose Room for your next memorable event. Discounts are available as a Member.
Youth Outreach
The Whitin Community Center works in partnership with our community to offer 4 free Youth Outreach Program’s to children ages 5–17, the Rockdale Youth Center, Mentoring Partnership, Saturday Afternoon Fitness & Fun and the Summer Youth Theatre. The program strives to inspire youth by establishing a true commitment to character, positive attitude, and a sense of purpose through 5 primary ideals: Education, Personal Well-being, Recreation, Creativity, and Meaningful Relationships.
Refer A Friend
The Whitin Community Center member referral program is for current members in good standing. Current members who refer a friend or family member to the WCC and the referral signs up as a new member, will receive 1 month FREE added to their existing membership. Existing paid in full members will receive 1 month added to their membership, and monthly draft members will receive 1 month of suspended dues. The new referred member receives a waived joining fee, up to a $75 value.
Each referral will enter the current member into a drawing for a chance to win 1 FREE year membership at WCC at equivalent level of current membership! Drawing will take place in July 2022. Referral program is not valid on Youth or High School Memberships. Free months gained from referral program are not redeemable for cash or credit and are non-transferable. Not valid with WCC Black Friday Deals. Other exclusions may apply.
14 Day Free Trial
14 Day Free Trial
There are a million reasons to get yourself moving and in better shape. Do it for your family, do it for how you feel about yourself, or simply do it for the health of it! At the Whitin Community Center, we’ll help you turn your reason into a reality.
Our 14 Day FREE Trial Membership offers you unlimited access to our programs and services. Some restrictions may apply.
No risk, no obligation — it’s that simple
Just follow these simple steps:
Print out and complete the 14 Day Free Trial Application Form below and stop by the Member Services Desk.
Take a 15-minute guided tour of the Whitin Community Center.
Check in at the Member Services Desk every time you visit WCC.
Visit the Whitin Community Center for the next 14 days as many times as you wish.
It's as simple as that!
Must be 18 years or older, Blackstone Valley area resident, and not a WCC member or 14 Day Free Trial Member in the last 2 years. Some restrictions may apply.
For more information, please stop by the Member Services Desk, call us at 508.234.8184 or email, memberservices@OurGym.org.
Virtual Tour
Virtual Tour by IllustraVisions
Our virtual tour gives you an inside look at the Whitin Community Center, the Blackstone Valley Children’s Place and the entire facility in a unique 3D experience. Find out why the Whitin Community Center is voted:
- 1st Place Health Club/Yoga Studio in Northbridge
- 1st Place Daycare PreSchool in Northbridge
- 1st Place Summer Camp (Camp Whitin) in Central Mass
- 2nd Place PreSchool (BVCP) in Central Mass
- Top 5 Daycare (BVCP) in Central Mass
- Top 5 Non-Profit (WCC) in Central Mass
This beautiful virtual tour was created by our very own Corporator Irene K. of IllustraVisions.
Membership Rates
2022 Membership Rates
Membership Category
Joining Fee
Per Year
Monthly Rate
Youth
(6 months – 13 years)
$25.00
$120.00
$10.00
High School
(14 – 17 years)
$25.00
$348.00
$29.00
Young Adult
(18 – 26 years)
$50.00
$483.00
$40.25
Military/First Responder/Veterans
(25% discount with id)
$50.00
$639.00
$53.25
Adult
(27 – 61 years)
$75.00
$852.00
$71.00
Adult Couple
(27 – 61 years)
$75.00
$1,272.00
$106.00
Senior
(62 and older)
$25.00
$618.00
$51.50
Senior Couple
(62 and older)
$25.00
$930.00
$77.50
1 Adult Family
(with children)
$75.00
$1,140.00
$95.00
2 Adult Family
(with children)
$75.00
$1,470.00
$122.50
Membership Discounts
Some insurance providers give their members reimbursements for membership at health and fitness centers such as the Whitin Community Center. The WCC also provides additional discounts as noted below. To request a membership verification letter for insurance reimbursement, please follow the instructions on the Insurance Reimbursement page.
Harvard Pilgrim members can receive up to $300 per calendar year for membership at WCC once you are a member for 4 consecutive months. Reimbursement forms are available at their website or the WCC Reception Desk. Some restrictions may apply.
WCC offers 50% off joining fee (excludes Youth memberships)
www.harvardpilgrim.org
1-888-333-4742
It Fits!, Fallon Health’s fitness reimbursement program gives members money to use toward eligible healthy activities. Reimbursements vary. Forms are available at Fallon’s website or at the WCC Reception Desk.
WCC offers 50% off joining fee (excludes Youth memberships)
1-800-868-5200
Tufts Health Plan offers $150 mail-in fitness rebate (per household) on your annual gym member fees after four consecutive months of membership with both Tufts Health Plan and WCC. Reimbursement forms can be found on their website or at the WCC reception desk. Some restrictions may apply.
WCC offers 50% off joining fee (excludes Youth memberships)
www.tuftshealthplan.com
1-800-462-0224
Blue Cross Blue Shield offers $150 reimbursement per year, per subscriber once you are a member of WCC and Blue Cross for 4 consecutive months. Reimbursement forms are available at their website or the WCC reception desk. Some restrictions may apply.
WCC offers 50% off joining fee (excludes Youth memberships)
www.bluecrossma.com
1-800-262-BLUE
If you have SilverSneakers included in your Medicare Advantage Plan, you are eligible for a FREE Membership at the Whitin Community Center including, SilverSneakers classes, and perks of membership at no additional cost. Please check the website below for eligibility, or contact our Member Services Desk for more information.
https://tools.silversneakers.com/Eligibility/CheckEligibility
For more information, please visit Silver Sneakers website
If you have Renew ActiveTM, included in your UnitedHealthcare® Medicare plans, you are eligible for a FREE Membership at the Whitin Community Center at no additional cost. Please check the website below for eligibility, or contact our Member Services Desk for more information.
Please check the website below for eligibility, or contact our Member Services Desk for more information.
For more information, please visit Renew Active website
Insurance Reimbursements
If your insurance provider reimburses for membership at the Whitin Community Center, please follow the instructions and complete the reimbursement form found on your provider’s website. For more information about discounts offered by insurance providers and the Whitin Community Center, please go to the Membership Discounts page.
For more information, please stop by the Member Services Desk, call us at 508.234.8184 or email, memberservices@OurGym.org.