Member Testimonials

We are so impressed by the dedication and enthusiasm of your staff in their commitment to keep the Kennett Y running during the pandemic. So many of the instructors have signed up to offer outdoor classes during this second round of government shutdowns. We are truly blessed to be part of this community.

Thanks for all of you!

The many classes and great instructors

I love your yoga class. You have done a great job in making the y safe during covid.

I miss the coffee but glad to have group exercise back. Facility is clean and the staff is friendly

Nice large CLEAN facilities!!! Happy to resume my exercising routine!!! Thank you! -First name removed

The instructor was great.

The pool area and woman's locker room is very clean. Everyone seems very accommodating. The lap pool water temp is nice; not too cold which is how I found it last year. I appreciate keeping it on the warmer side since the warm water pool is not as available.
Keeping with social distancing, I do NOT feel comfortable sharing a lane. Swimmers are on top of each other when there are 2 in a lane. I do not think this should be allowed. I am a retired physician so I do know something about infectious diseases and how they spread. I am surprised to see this being tolerated. I have NOT had to do this yet but I would like the Y to take a stand and say it is not within the limits of social distancing. That takes the burden off the swimmers from making another swimmer angry.

The machines: treadmill, elliptical, weights and biking

Friendly and helpful staff, good safety precautions in place during pandemic

Super facility. Nice people.

Great instructors, and the facility is usually very clean! Most of the reception team is good, however, there are couple who could use a smile & a thank you.

My kids love the swim team. We do a mix of lessons and team and they really enjoy it. Great coaches and instructors.

Las clases de body pump

I applaud your focus on the safety of those choosing to continue to avail themselves of the fitness options offered by the Y. However, I remain concerned that during most of my daily visits, I have noticed individuals failing to strictly adhere to the mask-wearing policy; too, I have all to often experienced individuals not respecting the 6-foot social distancing mandate.

I care how well you care for the health of your members during this quarantine period. You also have helped families by reducing fees when the y has been closed. There is always a high standard of cleanliness even when there no pandemic.

Friendly staff and choice of classes.

Swim team! It’s the only reason we are members of the Y!
Without the Kennett swim team we would leave. It’s a great program!

When I was working out yesterday I noticed a woman on the treadmill with her mask pulled down under her chin and also a man cycling with his mask only covering his mouth. There was not an attendant around to correct this. It made me feel unsafe and I did report it when I left but now I feel uncomfortable going back.

Variety of classes and the instructors. The instructors have a passion for what they're teaching and it comes across.

Outdoor class

I love the outdoor fitness classes especially with Kelly Jeffries. Please continue with the outdoor classes into winter provided it isn't wet. My oncologist prefers me exercising outdoors instead of indoors in public. I won't be able to use my membership and may have to cancel if outdoor opportunities aren't available. I kept my membership during the shutdown to support the community but may not be in the same financial situation this winter.

Everyone is so nice

Facilities have been arranged in a way to provide good workout area availability and maximize equipment variety, and in a way that is safely distanced, accompanied with rigorous cleaning.
Both indoor and outdoor classes continue to be offered, weather permitting, giving members options for exercising with and without masks. Class teachers are as wonderful and energetic as always, and are really doing a great job of making workouts interesting, challenging and Fun!! We are so proud to be Y members and are genuinely appreciative of all the work that is being done to allow us to work out in one of our favorite places.

It's energizing to get out and interact with my friends at BodyPump. Since we mask and stay socially distanced I and the others feel it's a safe activity, and a way to re-engage safely inspite of Covid-19 !

Wide variety of activities. Great instructors.

I only take Arthritis class, which is very helpful to me, especially after my back surgery. Only disadvantage is that the water is not warm like it used to be.

Bapsy Vakharia.

Distancing is really well done. Most everyone is conscientious about correct mask-wearing and cleaning the equipment. Class leaders are creative and flexible with respect to class times, locations (indoor/outdoor), and sizes. Staff is GREAT!

Friendly staff and very clean!

I like the community environment of this Y. I was a member and instructor at The Brandywine Y in Delaware. Once it expanded, the community feeling was lost for me. Another big fitness center. Normally I love the yoga at Kennett but will have to wait for it to return once COVID is under control.

The reception persons at Kennett are great !!!!!
my congratulations to them.