Member Testimonials
Clean. Nice facility. So much is offered to all ages
Friendly people.
Lots of offerings, activities for all ages. So you might have to park a mile away!
The staff is friendly and helpful. It’s always clean and quiet. I appreciate the child care so parents can still focus on their health
This is our first year with after care at the Hal Welsh East Area Family Y and we absolutely adore the staff that care after our son. We can shout the praises of this experience enough.
Everything. The exercise areas ,the staff are so nice
It’s amazing
Everything
Variety of activities, sometimes outdoor time, allows for homework time, friendly staff
Miss Shelby is awesome and my kids are safe and have fun with engaging activities.
Wonderfully convenient and a great option for single parents of elementary aged children
It's convenient my son loves it and as a single mom I wouldn't know what to do without it.
Super easy drop off process and friendly staff.
Shelby & her team at woodland are so warm and welcoming! She plans engaging activities for the kids each day as well as fun healthy after school snacks! I also love the family events that the team hosts!!!
I love the variety and time of classes offered
The staff and facilities are the best I have seen. I enjoy going to the Y as everyone is so friendly
Convenience and availability of the exercise equipment and basketball court
Any time any spor
Ease of use
I like the group class teachers. I like the weight room and the pool
So many class options and things to do.
Friendly, clean, plenty of machines.. FABULOUS group leaders
Nice place to work out and Play Basketball! Note to self-bring Sensory Headphones on Fridays!
The facility and the range of classes available
I enjoy what the YMCA provides for the community, because I'm so much more healthy and my body wasn't responding to what my doctor recommended, but the water therapy, sauna, and whirlpool got me back on track and I'm truly grateful. Thank you!
I like Hal Welsh East Area Family YMCA because of its support of Youth Development, Social Responsibility and Healthy Living. Hal Welsh has in particular had a big impact on supporting other non-profits in the Central New York community like: Saint Lucy’s; David’s Refuge; Clear Path for Veterans, and Meals on Wheels. Also in support of Veterans we hold a free Veterans breakfast on Veterans Day in conjunction with the Youth Leadership at Hal Welsh, which supports both Youth Development along with Social Responsibility of giving back to Veterans who have given so much for our country. Regarding Healthy Living we have a nutritionist on board at the YMCA and have held classes on prevention of Diabetes. We also support Seniors with our Active Older Adults Program, which provides events and classes for Seniors to socialize together and help in preventing isolation. Hal Welsh East Area Family YMCA is much more than just a gym- it provides a way for the community of CNY to come together and support one another. It’s all about community and giving back!
The facility is clean, the staff is pleasant, and the classes are fun
The East Area Y is the one I go to most often, though I also take writing classes through Writer's Voice at the Downtown Y. I just love the wealth of healthy variety that the Y offers to all ages, from work-outs to group exercise classes and even personal training. Then there are the arts, music and writing programs. Add to this childcare and senior programming. The Hal Welsh East Area Y, and the Y in general is an amazing community resource, and I am so grateful to be a part of it.
The classes are always in session. I wish senior classes were all early though. I love the chair yoga at 7:30 am.
The art department and therapy pool