Member Testimonials
The Salem YMCA's fitness room equipment, and different programming offered is excellent. Signing up for different classes is easy and instructors are great.
One outstanding challenge is the parking. Little by little, the city has claimed different spaces so that there are less spaces for YMCA attendees. Sometimes, I drive over with the intent to workout and there are no parking spaces. I have to turn around and go home or go elsewhere (Community Life Center). This occurs all months, not just during October.
great instructors!
Just am
I think YMCAs are awesome and I love all the services for so many in our community.
I swim and use the fitness facilities. Staff are great and equipment is often being upgraded.
Solid instructors, good facilities, multiple classes
The new Fall line up of classes is great. I especially like the new Gentle Fit & Balance, which might be mis-named as it is a better workout than you'd think from the title. Rebecca's chair yoga is wonderful still. I am still trying a few of the different weight/strength training classes to find the right fit. And I love Tania's Zumba class. The Fitness Floor has a good selection & they are a good option when class times do not work out.
My favorite class is the Fit For Life class at the Greater Beverly Y - a great mix of warming up muscles, comprehensive strength training and lots of stretching. If you could get these teachers at Salem, it would be fantastic (Lee and Vinge). Their classes are always full.
The Y is a great facility and a great value. There are lots of machines and the classes are great. I only wish there were more yoga classes offered.
It fits me. I use the Fitness Center, the pool, the spin studio, and yoga. I enjoy them all.
Love the yoga classes. Add more!
I like that it’s not over crowded…
Jimmy is a great guy and a greeter in mining. Also the pool is always available great friends and I have to say Mary does a wonderful job.
Clean facility friendly staff
Convenient location, friendly staff, good facilities
The staff is very friendly and helpful and it has everything I need at a great price.
The staff is outstanding, everyone is so pleasant and supportive.
Pleased with all aquatic programs. Like using gym . Keep smiling.
Great Group Ex instructors & a good variety of classes.
Love it!
My family and I enjoy the facility and use it frequently. The updated equipment is great.
Great staff, very friendly! Facilities are excellent, location is good, and the price is right! Flexibility to travel and bring guests is a also a plus.
Swimming pool should work in summer
That my child is well taken care and she is having fun.
My kids love the YMCA program. The staff that works with the kids are amazing. They are very patient and put their all into the kids. I feel safe with my kids attending the YMCA because of the staff. Chris and Justin are amazing and so friendly. They are great at what they do and they give the kids all of their attention. My daughter's attend the Vibe program and the summer program and they absolutely love it. I am thankful for the staff at the YMCA for making my kids after school and summer program magical. I would recommend the Salem YMCA to anyone. Ten out of ten hands down.
Art, music, outdoor time
Imho, the convenience of the YMCA AfterSchool Program, located within the Salem school buildings, is what's most helpful to Salem families. Parents who work full-time can drop their kiddos at school in the morning and they can go 2 work for the day without worrying about their children's after school activities. These kids don't have to get home after school is out to an empty house or be without supervision during the AfterSchool hours until parents get home from work, or between 2pm & 6pm. The parents can focus on their work all afternoon knowing their kids are safely taking part in the Y AfterSchool program right at their own school. Because the YMCA comes out to the School buildings, parents don't have to worry about transporting their kids after school is dismissed to their AfterSchool program location. Along with the benefits 2 parents, the program is fun for kids. It's a total win-win ;)
Laurie & Scott Brooks
Salem parents of 2 school age boys
At each school
My child feels safe and happy there.
Appreciated having staff that helped with behavioral issues and having staff that were compassionate and understanding. Also appreciated having staff that understood mental health in general. Shout out to Z! She made us feel comfortable with leaving our kids in their hands.
Having different themes every week allows the children to be creative and adventurous.
The instructors are wonderful and obviously really love kids. I appreciate their flexibility since the current classes have the baby and preschool classes staggered rather than starting at the same time like they used to.