Member Testimonials
Warm, knowledgeable employees in a supportive community setting
The staff, the facilities, and the location.
Great staff and a variety of programming
Love the pool and our fantastic guards.
The community and class offerings
Chimere, the kids camp director is THE BEST!!!!!!!! And always has been a major role model and has been part of every camp my kids have been to….
My kids have been with the YMCA since my son was 2 yrs old and my daughter was 5yrs old….(they are now 7 and 10 years old)
We were even at the YMCA during all the post lockdowns and even went to summer camp that summer of 2020 and my kids even went to school during that whole crazy school time where kids had to learn remotely the YMCA was there for us…. Chimere and Theresa made every experience a positive and memorable experience for my kids.
We love the YMCA camps!!!!! Thank you for having camp during winter break. Midwinter breaks holiday breaks they are so needed….. and thank you for offering scholarships on those as well for single moms like myself!!!!!!
Thank you YMCA thank you Chimere and thank you, Theresa
I enjoy interacting with fellow members
Community and positive instructors.
I like the peoples who work there they are so helpful but things has changed some staff has changed it used to be a young lady at the front desk that had a very good personality that help you with any thing she could I think her name was Nan she had a pleasant personality .But these new people not so.
Flexibility to freeze membership
Great instructors
Clean facilities
Oh my gosh I'm in love! I love the Zumba instructors! Erica noticed me on my first day...AND thanked me for coming. What!! So kind and special to me. The Valentine's Day dance was such a blast. So much attention to detail. So many staff members giving up their Friday night to serve YMCA families...so appreciative! Ms. Renee in child watch has made my children feel special with a warm welcome. My stranger danger daughter doesn't even cry when I leave!! What!! Such a good vibe at this facility. Keep up the great work!
The staff is very friendly and the instructors well qualified and motivating! A great atmosphere!
I say "It's not just a gym, it's a community.
I've only been a member for a short time, but I have enjoyed what I have experienced.
Great range of classes and fabulous instructors!
I enjoy attending there. ☺️
Love love love the community and staff!
Fun place to work out
Great facility!!!
First name removed is great! She teaches a great class and it is fun and a great workout!
Friendly staff. Welcoming.
Polite Staff
The staff is great -- very welcoming, supportive and friendly. I'm not real active, but I find the SouthOakland Y has a good variety of classes and equipment for me (I wish there were more morning pool exercise classes). I appreciate the refreshed decor.
It’s always been the community
respectful,knowledgeable as always.
The staff and other members are really friendly and helpful.
I love the step class, and aerobics. Thank you
Senior yoga
I enjoy the classes and the friendly atmosphere. Everyone in my classes try to be pleasant and friendly.
The instructors are enthusiastic and work hard. The staff is very helpful.
Clean facility and friendly staff