Member Testimonials

staff is kind and caring

Great staff. Lots of fun!

Great program, my child loves going and the staff are great!

Convenient and provides a safe constructive environment for the kids

Everything - staff & activities are great!

Belcher YMCA, staff and Director are amazing, top quality care for my child!!!!

Care of the supervisors, hours are full-time working friendly. There are activities and parties to recognize and reward good behaviors.

It allows my kid to play and interact with other children

my 3 kids love the variety of activities

Our local YMCA at the school is great with the kids. They are always doing things with them. Mrs. Ariana and her staff really seem to do well with the children. My Kids truly enjoy going before and afterschool. Though our location doesn't get to do trips, they ensure that the kids still get the best experience.

Matt and Josh are great! They engage the kids and don't treat them as annoyances or ignore them while they play on their phones like some of the ladies do.

It say all around help for my child's growth and development

Variety of activities for the kids

The children are able to connect with kids outside of their classrooms in a safe, relaxed environment.

Counslers are amazing

Great program.

I love being a leader and helping children learn with creative activities!

The before and after care is a life saver! The staff are so kind and professional and I greatly appreciate the YMCA. I’ve had my daughter in it for 5 years now. Thank you!

I love the fuguitt YMCA! They are the best!!!

Great staff!

I love the staff!! They are always cheerful and full of encouragement

The team has true compassion for my children. I feel safe knowing they are being taken care of by people who truly nurture and protect them. They have excellent programs to help them grow and learn, while keeping them interested and having fun. I would recommend the YMCA programs to all moms and dads looking for a place for their kiddos to go!

Communication, YMCA, good lunch food, clean school, secured doors at entrance and back, double and locked doors, great community

My kids have fun and like the staff.

My kids are always happy when I pick them up. That means the most to me

My five children have all attended the YMCA, my oldest is 19 now. My last two children are at Highland Lakes with Ms. Alice, Ms. Vanessa and Ms. Debbie. I couldn't ask for a more caring, well-structured program and individuals who love their jobs and children. Ms. Alice is about lots of fun but doing it the safe way. Ms. Vanessa is just a caring person. Ms. Debbie is a nice person and although we've had our tough conversations, she is truly there for the children:) My children never want to leave and always want to go to before and aftercare, as well as camp. No camp is perfect, but YMCA Suncoast is darn close to perfection. From Mr. Goyer, Mr. Ray, Ms. Gettig, and the front office staff. Thank you from the bottom of my heart as a parent that entrusts for your staff to take care of my price possessions on a daily basis.

Kind, patient & happy staff!

I am able to work my job knowing my child is in safe hands and they're always there to keep me updated.

Great instructors who are caring and informative.

My son loves the YMCA after school program at Forest Lakes Elementary. He gets his homework done, has time outside, and often does a craft. He always asks why I picked him up so early. The staff is wonderful.