Member Testimonials
The staff is friendly and helpful, members are polite and considerate, the facility and equipment are clean and well maintained. Just a very pleasant and welcoming atmosphere.
I like the range of exercise classes the meet my needs.
The staff is so friendly
Accessibility and friendliness
The friendly, family, atmosphere. When you walk in the door you feel welcome.
All the class options. Also being able to use my membership out of town.
Everything you would expect in a fitness center. Great hours, ample parking with quick access to highways. Welcoming pleasant associates. Dancel has tons of opportunities for all ages. With a great selection of equipment, group exercises, personal trainers and pool activities. The premises and equipment are well maintained.
I enjoy the classes and instructors along with the equipment.
Clean gym equipment, classes are energized and fun!
The facility is clean and the staff is friendly and super helpful. My kids love going there and I really enjoy all the programs they offer!
Swim set up
Good quality people and clean facility
I love everything about going to the YMCA a every single day when possible !
It just makes me happy... So many different activities to try plus it's clean and people are friendly.
Not to mention and I just love playing pickle ball.
Pool
Facilities and equipment
The pool was nice and clean. Staff was friendly. I look foward to using other amenities.
One of the standout features of Y in Central Maryland is its strong sense of community. From the moment you walk through the doors, you are welcomed into an environment that fosters inclusivity, support, and camaraderie. The staff and fellow members are friendly and always willing to lend a helping hand, whether you're new to fitness or an experienced athlete.
Everything
Clean facilities, friendly people (staff and other members), lot of equipment/activities.
Friendly staff. A wide variety of amenities and activities. A vibrant community.
Luv the BodyPump class with Kalie!
Front desk team are very friendly and helpful when checking in
Sarah - super nice and helpful - always!
Steve,a Monday night yoga is awesome!
Great place for exercise, swimming to name a few. Associates are very helpful and Y Dancel (Ellicott City) facility is very well maintained and managed.
I love it
Everything! The people are always nice and cordial and the staff greets me whenever I come into the facility. The facility is clean with convenient hours.
Everything, amazing service
Great instructors
Such a fantastic group! So grateful for Mel and all the fantastic programs! My kids love it and it makes being healthy and happy so much more attainable.
Yes I recommend and they signed up yesterday.
There is a wide variety of classes offered & the members are very friendly!
Nice pool area. Friendly staff. Clean facility

Great staff, great encouraging atmosphere. My kid loves the staff and there are so many things for her to do