Member Testimonials
Friendly staff, good facilities, very convenient, best of all worlds.
Ease of access
Terrific facility managed by terrific people.....what's not to like?
My daughter has a good time!
Everyone that works there is always nice and greets meet when I come in; I would highly recommend the Y to anyone who is looking to join!
Family friendly atmosphere, and great staff.
Friendly, down to earth setting, accessibility.
Good lockerroom facilities, spacious. Nice main pool -- when we can get into it.
The staff…instructor Trish Smith does a great job. Laura and DW at front desk are awesome. Miss Pam Schuckman and Sam Downs lots .
Excellent Zumba Instructors. Great cycle classes
The best fitness and recreational facility in Howard County for children and adults, including those who are elderly and those with physical and/or cognitive impairments.
I love the fact that I once again have some sense on community. It's important to get out of the house each day and do something positive for myself. With my Y membership, this just got 100X's easier. There are endless fun opportunities and I can't wait to experience them all.
Great gym equipment, and enough of it available for most of the times I tend to go to work out. I LOVE Jill B's cardio classes - there is no other activity that makes me sweat as much as her classes! I love how clean the facility is. I love how friendly all of the staff members are. I love the kinds of people this YMCA attracts as customers; they are kind, friendly, and caring. I love being a member of this Y!!
Close to home, the group fitness classes
I like the pool,the sauna and then I like to rejuvenate in the thereupeutic shower...
Love the water classes and pickleball
Convenient location, clean environment. Helpful and friendly staff.
Family activities
Pickle ball
Staff is friendly, it's affordable, they have ping pong and a climbing wall! Can't really beat what you're getting for the price
The Staff
Everyone who works at the way is friendly, warm, helpful and welcoming. L o i s Nicoletti
Great facility and friendly staff
My wife and I have been YMCA members for ten years, and I like the Y very much.
Clean, safe space to exercise
Everything
I have been a member for over two decades and routinely use the fitness center. Over all, I am very happy with the equipment and facility. In fact, I like it so much that in the past I have hesitated to give and constructive criticism. But lately it seems the rules have been largely unenforced. Some of the issues I've seen are many people texting or browsing social media between sets or while walking around. I actually have seen people texting while curling a dumbbell in the other hand. Sometimes people will take 5-10 minutes between sets because they are busy on their smartphone. In addition, there are those that workout in Crocs & sandals, etc. It is just a matter of time until someone drops a weight on their foot or slip and fall. Also, there are many who bring large backpacks that they leave on the floor where others could trip and perhaps hit their heads on very solid metal equipment. These issues tend to get worse just after New Years Day and after graduation in May/June. Perhaps a little more enforcement during this time would help. I love the Y, and I hope this constructive criticism helps.
I like that the Y considers the needs of all age groups. The Dancel Y needs to hire more instructors for their water fitness classes. We Seniors are learning the importance of getting exercise to stay healthy.Water fitness allows us to move without pain. If the Aqua exercise classes are always crowded and full so that people get turned away, then that is an indication that more classes need to be added on.
It was very nice. Everyone was friendly and helpful. The location was very clean. I was happy with my visit.
Flexibility, professional staff, group classes