FAQs
about Membership
Here are the answers to some of the
most frequently asked questions pertaining to Columbia
Association memberships.
Q: Do I have to live in Columbia to belong to the
Columbia Association?
A: No. Anyone can join a membership. Those residing
or working full time on property protected by CA
covenants can receive a discount on membership prices.
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Q: What defines a two-member membership?
A: Two people permanently residing at the same address.
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Q: What's the difference between
Package Plan and Package Plan Plus?
A: Package Plan Plus is a more personal membership.
There are areas within the facilities in which
specialized equipment, programs and personal services
are available only
to Package Plan Plus members.
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Q: What is the price of membership?
A: Prices vary per family and membership.
The Membership Service Center team would be happy
to consult with you directly to answer what the price
of your membership would be. Visit the Membership
Service Center at 10221 Wincopin Circle, Columbia,
Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. or
call 410-730-1801 or e-mail MSC@ColumbiaAssociation.org for
a personal and confidential evaluation. Income-qualified
discounts are also available. Find out more by
clicking "Income-Qualified
Membership".
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Q: What is the length or term of membership?
A: Except for the seasonal pool and tennis memberships,
all memberships are for a minimum of one year with
automatic one-year renewals.
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Q: How does CA define a family for membership purposes?
A: A family is two adults and any dependent children,
under the age of 23, who reside at the same address.
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Q: What is the Member Assistance
Program?
A: The Columbia Association's Member
Assistance Program is designed to help you get the
most out of your membership. Each new member receives
an initial 30-minute orientation with a personal
Member Assistant. MAs are specially trained staff
who have the responsibility of ensuring that each
new member understands their member benefits and
can immediately begin to enjoy membership. Your MA
will discuss any specific goals you have and will
help orient you with the facilities and any aspect
of the Columbia Association.
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Q: Are CA facilities open during inclement weather?
A: When Howard County Schools are delayed, there
will be no classes or programs before 11 a.m. When
the school system is closed, please call the CA
Inclement Weather Hotline at 410-715-3154 after
11 a.m. for updates.
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Q: As a member, can I bring a guest to a facility?
A: Yes, if you accompany your guest
at time of admission and use a guest pass. Package
Plan and Package Plan Plus members receive free guest
passes when joining or renewing and may purchase
books of discounted passes from the Membership Service
Center. Residents who live within 25 miles of the
facilities are limited to six visits as the guest
of a member. Package Plan and Package Plan Plus members
may also chose to purchase a guest membership — valid
for up to two months per year— for guests who reside more than
25 miles from Columbia's boundaries and who are
staying in the member's home.
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If you have any further questions, please visit
the Membership Service Center at 10221 Wincopin Circle,
Columbia, Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to
7 p.m. or call 410-730-1801 or e-mail MSC@ColumbiaAssociation.org.
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