Member Testimonials
I love the aquatic program at the Y. I’ve been doing water aerobics there for years, and I enjoy the variety of classes offered. In addition to traditional water aerobics, I can take Aqua Zumba and Aqua Pilates. Everything is better in the pool!
I have been a YMCA member at the Decatur branch since my kids were little (they are now 20, 24). The play center offered me a necessary respite from caring from them, really offered me sanity when I was feeling most crazy managing them at home. I'd get to come in and do a hard workout spin class or other boot camp type workout, knowing the folks could handle my girls while I took some time. Now, both my girls attend regularly. They are in the Special Olympics program which is now expanding to include more sports. They work out on their own with a caregiver-trainer. They use the YMCA as a work-out stop-over in between scheduled activities. Staff and members at the YMCA know me and my girls. it feels like community. And, I still use the Y to swim regularly. I come on my own and do my own workout. My girls also come on their own. They participate in social activities sometime with Happy Club, especially the dances. Lately, we have been granted a scholarship which helps us so much to be able to do more activities and continue attending the Y. Most recently, I was in NYC for work and visited the local Manhattan YMCA. I had forgotten my card at home so the front desk had to call to my Decatur home Y to assure my membership. Antoinette answered the phone and I told the NYC front desk gal to tell her it was Mae and Lena's mom. Of course, she knew who that was. I feel so proud of our Y, the way it has grown and prospered, the way it has supported me and my family, and the way it continues to give, even when I'm away from home. Thanks y'all. You have saved my sanity many times, and continue to do so, over and over.
P.S. My only wish is that my oldest daughter Mae, could become a front desk assistant. She is so friendly and loving and has begun working and volunteering in the community. It would boost her self-confidence to be a Y volunteer and it seems a natural fit. She has a job coach who could help accompany her in training and monitor her, maybe even lead to a paid job at the Y.
My family and I are sporadic users of our membership but our 10-year old participates in gymnastics program, which we think is very well organized and good.
Options and relaxed atmosphere
Frequency of classes... and many different classes
Excellent variety and instructors
We are thrilled with the Y's gymnastics program--we love the combination of top-tier training with a warm and low-key environment. It is rare to find a gym that holds gymnasts to high standards with genuine care for their well-being and development (with impressive results--we've been amazed at the number of medals that the team has brought home from state and national meets).
There’s something for everyone!
Love the 6:30 Tuesday and Friday class with Lisa Kiely
I really like the classes geared toward seniors - very helpful.
My time at this Y has been wonderful. I enjoy all the exercise classes I take, the convenient times for me when they are conducted and the friendliness of the instructors and the people that participate in them.
I love the barre class. I wish it were offered more in the evening time.
The hours at the play center at Decatur Y are convinent.
Spin class, dance classes, child care and a great facility. Everyone is welcoming, helpful and encouraging--you have a great team!
There's something for everyone at every age.
Yoga
I love the instructor! Who teaches deep water aerobics on sundays at 4:30!
Good variety
Lots of variety, excellent instructors and coaches.
The best of exercise classes! Variety, scheduling, and outstanding instructors are the top reason. Something for everyone in the line up of classes at DFY!
The entire staff - especially the front desk folks are unique to the Decatur Y; no match anywhere to the welcoming, efficient, and friendly group always available!
I like the outdoor pool, and that there is plenty of workout space - plenty of machines to use.
The ease in coming and going to use the broad facilities available.
Great staff and wonderful instructors for group classes!
Programs are varied and the YMCA's hours of operations work well with my schedule.
Please...just get that hot-tube working! Keep it and the steam room nice and HOT...that's how I like it.
Yoga,tai chi, water aerobics
Body pump was over book may need to explore a larger area to do it in
Some really good instructors
There is so much acceptance at the YMCA. If you reach out and question, there is someone who will listen. My YMCA, Decatur YMCA, is especially friendly. Instructors are very inclusive. Everyone is welcome.
soccer program