Member Testimonials
Very nice training instructor Ms. Janet
Friendly, convenient location, very clean
I like the numerous choices for group fitness classes and I like having access to the pool.
Well maintained facillity
Like the Y staff. Like that I can play pickle ball. Special Thanks to Charlie for lessons and patience 😀.
I am a new member, everyone, staff and members have been friendly and helpful! There are lots of options for staying in shape.
The children's drop off, group classes, ample workout equipment
Everything!!
Stay and play is awesome, my daughter loves it there and it gives my wife and I an opportunity to exercise.
You offer a lot of different classes and different times.
Excellent experience!
homely atmosphere and helpful staff.
The Dancel Y is a great place for the entire family and senior citizens also! It is lower priced than most of the centers in the Columbia - Ellicott City areas; basically providing the same services and activities or more. We were paying big bucks to athletic clubs and gyms until we discovered the Y 17 years ago. The location is great and very convenient to many communities. Most of all the personnel are very warm and friendly. They make you feel like family!
Facility is fantastic!
Convience
We are swimmers and really enjoy the main pool: temperature is not too warm or too cool, and the new showers are great!
Many choices and excellent instructors
Broad range of options, helpful, supportive staff. Clean, well kept.
I am new but so far so good
I use mainly the stay and play and I really enjoy the staff there. They’re fun, super friendly and very good with the children even when they’re criers like mine! I also find the front desk staff very helpful and friendly. Very much enjoy going here
Number of exercise machines.
Cleanliness
Helpful staff
Price
Pools
Courts
I really love all the amenities at the Y, however I do have some constructive feedback. The Warm Pool schedule is somewhat confusing. It says "Lessons (4)". What exactly does that mean? Is that Adult Lessons? Is that Toddler Lessons? Is that a specific Age Group Lessons? My Wife needs Lessons, and my 29-month old Son needs Lessons. How do I know when the appropriate Instructor is in the Pool?
Along with that, on my first visit to the Y, it took me over 20 minutes to find the stairwell. I did not see any easily identifiable signs pointing in the direction of the stairwell. Only after I asked one of the Instructors who happened to be passing by was I able to finally locate the stairs.
everything from the place and equipment to thepeople
Fun
Everyone I have encountered have been very informative and pleasant. The classes have a great group of participants as well. I have been motivated to attend Monday to Friday, so thank you.
Close to my house and good classes
Friendly staff. Nice facility.
Great yoga classes and instructors
Megan was absolutely wonderful with my private swim lessons. Thanks Megan!
I love the range of classes offered and that it's affordable.

I’m a new member and I love all the classes the Dancel Y has to offer!