Member Testimonials
Clean very friendly staff and plenty of exercise classes to choose from
I give it a 9+. Only thing stopping it from 10 is sometimes when machine breaks down is not replaced anywhere near time it is supposed to be back.
Everyone is friendly and helpful, it is clean and the pool is great.
Clean, friendly and lots of options
I love the variety of classes, the workout equipment, and that there's a pool - all included in the membership. The Y is the best value for fitness in this area, hands down! Plus everyone I've met, from patrons to employees has been friendly. There's a great energy at the Y!
Lois McClave
Convenient schedules , nice family events
Each and everyone at the Dancel Family Center are ready to help every
The staff at the Dancel YMCA are really positive and supportive. It's also a very clean gym.
Everyone is so friendly
Have all equipment for fitness including swimming pool. also had classes for yoga, dancing, tai chi etc.
only thing is some time of the day is very crowded and need to wait to use equipment.
Friendly people - coming in, doing exercises, and leaving. Smile and most people smile back. Leta Renich
I love the new facilities and it’s proximity to my home! I love the diversity of fitness classes that it has as well. I see people I know there so there is a social aspect which gives it a sense of community.
I love the Complete Package !!
We attended Earth Day on Saturday and enjoyed ourselves immensely !!
The staff was totally engaged !!!
I love the availability of cardio equipment. The various exercise equipment and the hours of operation fits my schedule.
Inclusive, friendly people in pickleball.
Excellent event! Fun for the family!
Great activities and delicious and healthy snacks!
Friendly, clean environment. Luv the sauna!!
Ms. Jo is awesome!!
offers a variety of programs.
My son and his friends enjoyed the class very much
Multiple pools with available swim lanes, a lot of showers, and a great sauna in the ladies room.
I enjoy taking my young children to the kid friendly events! The events get my children into the community and involved in a variety of activities. My children loved the Pajama Party!
I like the variety and availability of the group classes and the instructors are first rate.
My children always enjoy the activities at the Ellicott City Y. Can't wait until the next event.
The classes were very relaxed, but structured. All the instructors were very patient and kind with the children taking the class. I would highly recommend the class.
The friendly staff and members.
the exercise machines are up-to-date and maintained well - the pools' consistent cleanliness is greatly improved in the past year or so.. nice staff for the most part..
The support and encouragementi i receive from the staff.

We loved the PJ party. They had a moonbounce, hair colorings, design your own pillowcases and some other awesome stuff. They also had cereal and snacks to eat. But the moonbounce was the favorite thing for my girls. We love all of these events that the y puts on. It gives us things to do together as a family that we can all enjoy!