Member Testimonials

I really like the layout of the gym compared to other gyms around. There is plenty of cardio equipment. I hardly ever see anyone waiting (and I show up around 6 pm). I also like that there is room to do floor exercises and mats. Many gyms dont' have a good place for this. The Kennett YMCA is always adding new equipment and takes really good care of the equipment. Very rarely is there a piece that is out of service. There are also lot of great classes to choose from. I enjoy the Barre class on Monday evenings, but have also attended body combat and zumba. I frequently use the upstairs track, and have used the pool a few time as well. I'd like to do some of the small group training, but I need something that takes place at 6 pm or after. That's the only thing I really haven't had a chance to participate in. Thank you for everything!

great value, good people, supportive of the community

Friendly people. Bringback towels please?

Good access to facilities

Equipment and variety. Friends

Good classes; good instructors; friendly staff and members

Great atmosphere to work out!

I love the helpful, personable staff.

It’s free

The variety of offerings. There is something for everyone. They are continuously adding more interesting programs.

I love the family oriented focus. It helps busy families, with a limited amount of time, to more effectively partake of "quality "time with the family.

I love their warm and friendly staff, who are always willing to assist in any way.

I can do a variety of exercise options every day and the people are helpful and friendly.
Thank you.

The classes are run by very professional leaders who are not only great instructors but make an effort to get to know the participants.

Am enjoying classes. So far mainly yoga body pump and Pilates barre

Jane's 11 am swim class, Sandy's gentle yoga. Friends and fellowship. Jeanie at the front desk.

Problems at the Y: recently warm pool not available for swim class, new lighting in the warm pool, class size in Richard's balance class reduced so my spouse cannot take it with me.

Its affordable. The location is convenient. The space is beautiful, very clean and welcoming. The staff Is welcoming and helpful. The amenities that come with the membership are great. All of the equipment works, is new, and always clean. This is my first time being a member of a YMCA and I get a great sense of community from the center, which I really appreciate. I've already gotten my room mate to sign up as a member as well. I'll continue to recommend the Y to everyone I know!

Great facility; many yoga classes, lovely pool for swimming laps, lots of fitness equipment, friendly and helpful staff
One item for suggestion - there should always be at least 2 (3 would be best) lanes available for lap swim. I understand the need to have swim team practice and open this facility to community use. However these swim schedules should be spread out over the evenings and not compacted into the times around 4-7. Inconveniences and ideal times should be shared between swim team members AND Y members. Also, when a swim team lane has less than 4 swimmers, the swim team lanes should be consolidated and lane freed up for members lap swim. Thank you for considering these thoughts.

Swimming classes and group gym

Comment cards are taken seriously and in most cases responded to.

consistent pool schedule and staffing.

Great yoga classes

The staff made sure my son felt welcome and had fun having just moved to the area. He had a great summer at the Y camp.

I like the workout facilities, the variety of classes, and the sports leagues a lot.

Income based membership allows everyone in the community the opportunity to join the Y

I loved camp Lenai Lenape - Staff were great, it was incredibly well organized.

The staff. Friendly, helpful and informative.

Convenient, clean and friendly.

That I can take classes at several branches. This way I can try new things

I love the Kennett Y, but the past few days have not been good.

The warm pool has been closed due to a life guard shortage; the steam room was closed because the thermostat is apparently malfunctioning and the steam never stop coming out, a definite hazard; the door on the Sauna will not stay shut; and the handicap push button opening panels on the front door are malfunctioning. Considering that the Y was closed for a week for "enhancements" all of this does not augur well for the future.

Oh, and last week, the lane pool had a malfunctioning thermostat, too, and it was frigid.

So, please, please fix this stuff so that my rating can go back up to a 10 and not down to a 5!!

Everything. I really like going to the Y. I do not have time for most things because of how much i work, but going to the Y is pretty important to me. I like the fitness centers and the gym areas. Everyone is very nice but at the same time you're given the chance to work out and do your own thing. At my old club, the workers talked way too much, and were a pain. It's more mellow at this Y which I appreciate.

The classes that are offered. The hours the gym is open.