Member Testimonials

I only lift weights.

I took the Silver Sneakers class with Jane, and I loved it. I think she is a great teacher.
Very easy to follow, and I like that the class is 45 minutes.

Variety, instructors, cleanliness, care

Well thought out.

I just want to give a special thank you to the West Chester Area YMCA for their unbelievable hard-work during this pandemic and allowing the YMCA to re-open to allow us members to continue to enjoy our wonderful YMCA experience. The YMCA has done a wonderful job, from social distancing equipment, to cleaning machines and everything else. Truly, these employees deserve a very, very special thank you. I am so grateful for everything everyone at the YMCA has been doing to keep us members safe, healthy and continuing to work out.

The Y camp is a blessing every summer. The staff is great and engaging. My son looks forward to going every day!

Staff are friendly and helpful. Affordable prices. No hassle

The variety of classes offered and flexible times to pick from

The programs and activities provide kids and adults engaged positively with wellness.

Great activities. We have done it for 5 good years. My son loves it!

Love all the classes and the instructors and that you still offer live FB on line classes as a option.

Well planned and community oriented

Would be great to have the lap pool open for the same hours as the facility. I understand the need to close it for cleaning mid-day and I'm all for that. I'm referring to the weekend schedule - currently the pool closes at noon while the facility closes at 3pm.

I presume this is an automated system generated without human interaction. Are you really asking for input during this time?! I know that this recent situation has been out of your control, and we're all doing the best we can to adjust to a bad situation. Probably not the best time to ask for input.
Before the shut down, Score - 9. Right now the score is very low..."better than nothing" but not much. It "stinks" literally and figuratively, not to be able to shower. To get undressed in my car and ride home soaking with sweat really "stinks". Staff have been great, as friendly as they always have. The upkeep on the facility is also v. good.
The pool hours are very restricted and dominated by the "masters" and the "marlins" making using the pool a tedious task of trying to fit in between masters taking 8 lanes for hours at a time and listening to Barry yelling at the kids.
I'm a 40 year member, but will likely put my membership back on hold if I have to wear a mask the whole time on the aerobic equipment. I don't want to pass out from my own CO2.
I know you're doing the best you can with the current situation, but you asked/sent me the survey. I know that once this covid craziness has subsided, we'll get back to normal and enjoy returning to the Y that I have enjoyed for lo these many years.

Like the variety of classes, the talented and friendly instructors, and the clean, modern facility.

Ease of use

The outdoor pool and the track.
Open up the indoor pool for Seniors

This YMCA is great! Clean and fun.

Classes and gym equipment. I also like your work feeding families at Thanksgiving and subsidizing memberships and summer programs for those who can’t afford it.

Really appreciate the outdoor pool lap swimming in the mornings. Great for us older members who wouldn't feel safe at the pool in the afternoons in this time of a scary virus.

The lifeguards are paying attention and very polite.

I enjoy the outdoor pool. Although I wish it were larger.

I use the lap pool 2-3 times a week
Love it!

The West Chester facility pool is HUGE. The grassy area is awesome for spreading out. We have been spoiled this summer with the opportunity to be at WC opposed to our home YMCA of Lionville. An expansion at Lionville would be awesome to meet the demand of that growing area.

The classes are great. The instructors are the best.

Everyone is always friendly and welcoming now matter your experience level.

The exercise room and walking area are perfect for our needs. Staff is invariably courteous and patient.

I pretty much go to the Y to exercise. The facility is clean, safe and above all I believe your people make me feel at home from the front desk throughout the entire staff.

The Y staff is thoughtful and consistently pleasant. The facilities are very clean and bright. The recent new flooring and furniture in gathering area add to the appearance. The exercise class instructors have been cheerful, energetic yet always say to listen to your body and go at your own pace.
They have worked very hard to make the Y a safe gym during the incremental opening during the pandemic. They have used professional signage throughout to be clear about current rules and the messages are phrased in a warm and encouraging tone. The have used bright colors in marking the floors to indicate social distancing when walking the track. There are multiple stations of cleaning materials needed to use on exercise machine/ equipment before and after use.
I have been very happy to be a member of the West Chester Y.

Masters swimming.