Member Testimonials

There are so many wonderful qualities about the LVO ELC. I feel confident dropping my son at school in the morning knowing he is going to be well cared for and engaged in activities that are developmentally appropriate for him. The fact that almost all of the teachers - even the ones not in his class - know his name when we walk in and out of school is a testament to how much the staff care about and invest in the children of the ELC.

The ELC program is the best! Our kids love their teachers and all the staff so much! The program is exceptional.

Our boys love the Infant Room and Toddler 4. Thank you to all of the wonderful ELC teachers for creating such a caring, nurturing environment. A special thank you to Ms. Ro, Miss Lane, Mrs. Alisha, and Miss Kaely. We’re so grateful for everything you do!

fantastic programming for kids educational and fun

Activities and programs the kids are exposed to

Staff is super helpful and responsive. There are tons of organized activities for the kids everyday.

Love this place. Clean, friendly, well run!
Maybe needs a lost and found.
I give this y a 10 plus! The pools are great.

Great facility; helpful membership staff & Admin staff very responsive to improving operations.

Thank you Gianna & Jonel for being such excellent teachers & wonderful caretakers. Bella has continued to blossom because of you. You have greatly supported her growth, learning and confidence.

Great instructors and classes.

Renovations came out great, super full staffing, clean and well-organized training facility.

Great facility, a good selection of classes and equipment. I also started training sessions with Kaitlin, and she is helping me bring heavier weights and core work into my regular workout, so now I'm using equipment and machines that I've never used before and it's great!

I appreciate the wonderful staff. Austin is always smiling and polite, which brings so much joy to my child. Thanks to him, my child comes to the Y with a big smile every time. It’s such a relief for me to know that I can work while my child is being cared for and getting help with homework. This program is a great support for single working mothers who don’t have backup to assist with their child’s future. I hope it continues so that other mothers can also benefit from it. Sending many blessings to everyone!

We absolutely love Mari (hope that is spelled right) and have been with her since September of 2025. My kids did not take to water like fish. They needed someone to keep it light and fun and push them ever so slightly but not make them shut down. Pushing too hard caused stress, anxiety, and meltdowns - which isn’t fun for anyone. They have gotten far more comfortable in the water and I look forward to continuing their progress!

Jerry Justice is brilliant and a true autism whisperer like he can teach any kid to swim

Our (almost) 3 year old son had a wonderful experience in the spring session. The instructor was so helpful and made sure to circulate and teach all the kids in the class. We are very happy with our son’s swimming lessons!

Great space! I have enjoyed getting my laps in! Guards have been attentive and friendly!

Everything! My children are happier, healthier, and hardier because of the ELC and Kids Club!!

Everything

Well trained staff, very clean locker rooms, great variety of equipment, classes, excellent coffee shop

I gave a 10 because the YMCA provides outstanding service. The staff are kind, professional, and always supportive. It’s a great place for families and the community.

I am so happy to have joined the Y which is right near my house. So no excuse not to get up and go. It's a beautiful facility with so many different options for a great work out. You can attend Bollywood dance and Dance 45 which I did and they were wonderful. I also used the treadmill and elliptical while watching TV and the time passed. Also I used the different universal type machines and they are great. A very nice guy named Ashe I think his name is helped me connect my phone app for Life fitness to the machines to keep track of my work out and he was so patient. Everyone is super friendly and helped my friend sign in as a guest of mine. She liked the Y so much that she is looking into joining in Newton and the folks at the front desk called the 2 NewtonYs to see about her options. Super nice, super great classes and work outs and everyone is so nice and friendly. I haven't even tried the pool yet and I love to swim. Thanks Y for being there. Cynthia C.

There is a great squash community at the Y.

Great programs - something for everyone.

Great facilities well maintained and a cheerful atmosphere

Great staff. Got everything I want.

Great after school program

Great piece of mind knowing that my daughter is in such good hands! Thank you!!!

I love our YMCA! The instructors are truly exceptional!! It is one of my happy places, with outstanding opportunities to focus on wetness! I take Sarah McCormack’s classes, and thoroughly appreciate the joy and energy that she applies to every moment of EVERY class. I feel grateful every day when I get to attend her classes! Also, Cara Whelan’s yoga classes are blissful and restorative and she brings so much light and lift to the experience. They’re healing and transformative and her genuine care throughout the practice is simply a gift. With people leading members at this level, our Y is exceptional and a joy to belong to!

Love the ELC and all the options for our members