Member Testimonials
Excellent
Great staff, convenient hours, on-site location at Verona
Claire was so patient and effective!
Hours & equipment
First & foremost, the people that work at the Y-from the front desk who never fail to greet you with a smile when you come in to the class instructors who are knowledgeable and make the classes interesting and fun.
In the list of classes offered, almost everyone can find one-or more-that's compatible with their interests and physical capability from newbie to advanced,
So, check out the Y, give it a try! I think you'll pleasantly surprised.
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The staff was experienced.
My son loved his time in aftercare in demarest. He was enthusiastic with every activities they had available different days.
Every day he would have different arts and craft done during his time. He learned new skills and made friends while he was there.
This was during kindergarten and I am glad he was able to tell the staff when he had any challenges with other classmates, they responded accordingly.
Very thankful for their time.
Thank you everyone at demarest after care.
Location atmosphere cleanliness programs🤓 I have one complaint unfortunately those who were instructors ie yoga etc who started working and had great classes prior to the pandemic weren’t called back!! Why?!!! RSJ
The teachers were grate!
It's excellent. My daughter is so well taken care of at the Watchung After Care program. She is safe and has fun. The caretakers are excellent, friendly and helpful.
Very good
Just about everthing I use is there and the people are pleasant. I'm also grateful that there isn't any music blasting from the Y's speakers. I can listen to my earbuds. I assume that talking on cell phone is not allowed, although not everyone adheres to that.
I only use the pool and locker rooms. Well managed and clean.
Counselors are amazing!
Everything! Isaiah (Mr Zay) and the whole crew at Edgemont are beyond amazing!!
Name removed rising second grader
The after care I needed for a working mom
Claire has been wonderful with communication and accommodating our schedule. We have been extremely impressed with how smoothly everything has run since she has been working as the aquatic director. Catherine (swim instructor) has also been consistently wonderful. Our son looks forward to every swim class because of her.
The pool, the locker room and the friendly staff
Excellent experience!
I absolutely love this program. My son enjoys his time after school with the YMCA after care! Ms Dela is amazing.
Great spin class and yoga
The attention given to each child.
Lessons were highly specialized to the tasks we needed our daughter to master prior to taking summer camp swim tests.
We love the counselors and the fun activities they have for the students. My daughter can’t wait to end the school day so she can go to aftercare. And I love the ease and convenience to text the counselors if my daughter can’t attend aftercare that day. Or inform them on who will be picking her up that day.
I’m just not keen on the raising of fees every year. But it’s still worth it. :)
The staff and class was intimidate, knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful.
Classes in the gym, instructors, staff, members and friends.
My kids love after care.
Its mostly positive, i think there are good teachers and not so good teachers and the consistency is not always there, but generally i feel comfortable sending my child to aftercare.
YMCA staff are so great with the kids. Mr. Zay did a fabulous job keeping the kids on task, out of trouble, and engaged them in sports and activities. I think he even mentioned special enrichment activities like capoeira, which is amazing!
Amazing counselors, so caring and warm. Terrific activities. My daughter loved it.
Profesional and quick response