Member Testimonials
I like the pickleball courts and playing time for the different skill levels.
I like your senior discount! Things seem to be well organized with many activities to fit our whole family.
A friendly and healthy atmosphere!
I have my favorite group exercises to go such as total body work out, pilate class and more. Trisha and Janet and Darlene and Jill they are amazing!!
The clean establishment, friendly staff, and a variety of activities for kids of various ages are just some of the reasons that I would recommend the Y. Our 13 year old enjoyed the Teen Night with friends. He is looking forward to the next one.
Staff were very helpful! Facility is huge, plenty of options for older adults.
The great staff
Friendly staff. A place I will feel comfortable to work out. Looking forward to getting healthy.
Access to a wide variety of equipment. Very friendly. Family oriented.
I really like the exercise classes, especially yoga, total body, body pump, and pilates.
I recently had an outstanding experience at the Y in Ellicott City. The staff greets you with genuine enthusiasm, and the gym—including all equipment—is always clean and well maintained. On one of my visits, I misplaced my phone, and the Find My Phone app showed the Y as its last known location. The staff stayed in near real‑time communication with me until they found my phone, which I truly appreciated.
I highly recommend this facility—not only for its programs and dedicated team but also for the way management worked hard, asking members to keep their membership so that the management could keep their staff during the Covid 10 pandemic. To me, that is real social responsibility.
Very comfortable
I like swimming laps in the warm pool the best. Having had a right knee and hip replaced, I find the ladders built into the pool walls to be difficult to navigate. The steps into the warm pool eliminate that problem. After watching other seniors struggle with those ladders, I know that I'm not the only person who has difficulty with them.
Y has much to offer. For me, variety of exercise options keeps me motivated. These options are a great way to stay motivated to exercise. Those I have met so far at this facility have made me feel welcome. Staff conduct is very professional and friendly.
Friendly staff. Great equipment.
I enjoy the variety of programming and the ability to use different locations when I travel.
Good Energy & healing time…
Kindly worker Big smile…👍😍
Very friendly atmosphere, members and staff
The pool to swim laps and treadmills
The Dancel Y is clean and well organized. The staff are always helpful and pleasant.
The culture of friendliness. The ethnic diversity. Everyone is welcome and everyone belongs.
The activity’s for all around the world.
Y in Ellicott City is a great place to work out, offering a wide variety of fitness options, including swimming and group classes.
pilates with trish, the gym and pickleball . its a friendly place and feel like a community.
Friendly staff, easy and fast sign up
The variety of classes and the instructors are fun and motivating. Stay and Play is a big help to allow me time to exercise while my kids have fun with and meet new friends. Lots of options for adults, children, and families.
Friendly staff, great equipment and facilities.
I feel welcome at the Dancel Center. Employees are helpful and friendly. I have good connections with some members.
Good classes

Clean, well lit environment. Friendly and supportive staff