Member Testimonials

We love the swim program. Did the pre-team and now our daughter is on the team.

The instructors are very friendly, engaging and do a great job working with the kids in both a group and individual setting. They teach the proper safety and techniques that will be helpful for the kids as they move forward in developing their swimming skills, and to make them more comfortable in that environment.

we just had a class with substitute Lizzie Wed 4pm preschool stage 1. Duncan was late, so Lizzie stepped in. She was amazing !!! had the kids swimming across pool. Kids did more and progressed so much more than previous classes. We would love to have her as our regular full time teacher. all the parents in the stand noticed the remarkable improvement and class quality. Go miss Lizzie!

The Aquatics program is very good. and staff has been terrific. The scheduling of classes can be a bit challenging; not sure if the process can be made to be easier.
The other thing I would say (as the new Y is planned) is to have a separate pool for Aquatics/lessons and one for adults to do lap swim, etc..

I like it very much. The only thing is that the practices were cancelled frequently due to the pool closure, and there is no refund for the cancelled classes. It will be nice to maintain the swimming pool during the other times.

Lizzy is great! Brendon is very reliable

Great coaches.

Good trainers, good programs

Everything. The pool and senior exercise class. The staff and members.

Group classes are great! Very motivating.
Great set of free weights.
My complaint would be that kids are allowed to run around while the group classes are going on. Not only was it distracting for me. It was actually distracting for the instructor. This one kid was putting chairs on to a pile??? The instructor had to intervene. The mom didn't even say anything.
Weight room can spread out a bit more. It can be a bit crowded there. Can be a safety issue as everyone is swinging weights around.

I've been a longtime member so it feels like home.

The various kids camps, Peanut Shell, and the amenities at the Y itself.

Awesome caring staff and great to see my child loved and cared for so expertly!

Breadth and availability of facilities. Inclusivity.

Clean and well managed.

My kids love the the pool and the coaching

Great facility with very friendly and helpful staff. Thank you!

Nice compact space with ample parking. Friendly staff. Good classes.

Variety of classes and excellent instructors.

Love the pool classes with Julia & Christine
Plus the classes with Kathleen & First name removed
Always clean & front desk staff always so helpful!

The staff is friendly and always eager to assist.
Facility is clean and equipment is always available. Lots of varied class options to choose from. Left my old gym and never looked back!

It’s a comfortable place be. You can be yourself & not worry about what anyone thinks of you. Instructors are motivating & helpful.

Love the classes ; in pool and gym. Everyone is friendly. Convenient parking.

The water classes and instructors are the best!

I love the staff - they are very friendly and really go out of their way to make our experience the best it can be.

I love my community at the West Essex YMCA. Joining group exercise classes during the week gives me a feeling a social connection, I have loads of fun, and my strength and balance are improved. My YMCA membership gives me huge benefits for little cost.

Friendly staff and they try and keep it clean

More informing the parents on how the kid is doing and explain on what to focus and what not on a structured curriculum

Peanut Shell is an incredibly warm, inviting place. All of my 2-year-old's teachers have been kind and attentive. It's such a creative and nurturing environment. Now that we've experienced Peanut Shell, I can't imagine my son going elsewhere!

Great progams