Member Testimonials

We love the endless access to being creative and the PEM visits.

I appreciate the way the staff communicates with families. They’ve done a great job making the pick-up process as smooth and efficient as possible. My son genuinely enjoys his time at the program, and whenever a concern does come up, it’s addressed promptly and professionally. I also love the creativity that goes into planning the activities—they keep the children engaged and excited to participate.

You have suitable spaces for the children and always keep an eye on them.

Care and attentiveness of the staff; they are professional, vigilant, attentive, and caring. The students in the after school program are well cared for and engaged in stimulating play and educational support programs. Big thanks to the entire staff!

Very good

My daughter really enjoys afterschool and I love that they offer childcare on holidays and school vacations

Me gusta todo , sobre todo el cuidado de los niños

The people there are friendly and helpful if you need something or have a question

The program is creative and inclusive and exposes my son to a variety of activities. The staff expresses interest in his development.

YMCA afterschool program is his favorite part of school.

The program is well run and meets all of our expectations.

My daughter never wanted to be picked up ! She loved it so much! Playing with her friends and games playing games with the counselors

Doris is great! Our daughter had a great time

The community

Great pools at all locations, friendly staff. Love the steam room & sauna at Salem locker room

Good

I regularly attend several classes where I love these instructors:

Gus - Pool class on Sunday - he is fabulous!
Beth - Rowing in Salem on Saturday mornings and her weights class on Tuesday nights - Beth is extraordinary!
Tania - Zumba on Wednesdays - she is so fun!
Larry - Spin on Monday nights - he is my favorite spin instructor!
Heather - Barre on Wednesday nights
Michelle - Yoga on Thursday eves
Michael - new spin instructor - I really like too! Lots of great energy!

Staff are friendly, it's community focused and inclusive; membership allows for use of some other Northshore YMCAs; the facilities and equipment are good.

Large choice of programs and location

Excellent trainers, good friends. Lots of diverse opportunities.

I can only recommend Pauline Harney's MWF 8:30 water aerobics class since this is my only involvement for the almost twelve years, since joining the Salem MA YMCA.
This class has changed my physical well-being significantly. Seth Moulton awarded Pauline community recognition to thank her for having an authentic positive impact in so many lives, over four decades.
Ellen Bresner

It’s a great place…welcoming to all!

Because it’s an awesome local gym. They are involved in the community and offer plenty of classes

It’s a safe learning environment. Instructors are great (Ollie is ours) and we enjoy spending our time there.

I live in Marblehead but I go to the Salem YMCA because the people there are way more friendly, even the cleaning staff know my name. I never have to wait for availability in the gym and I can always get a lane in the pool, and if not there is always someone willing to share.

Facility has a lot of different stuff. It's clean. People are friendly.

The Salem Y is a warm friendly place with a lot of offerings. I don’t like big fancy crowded gyms. This Y is just right, a variety of activities that serve multiple age groups and is small enough not to feel cold. I have found every instructor that I have worked with very informative and positive in their instruction and support.

Staff and class offerings

Facilities programs and staff are all top notch and an excellent value.

They take the kids outside which I think is fantastic for the little ones.

I need to contact membership as I am a member of Workbar and there is a 15% discount
I enjoy going to the Y

Great educators and structure