Member Testimonials
That it’s for everyone, everyone feels welcomed
Nice people, lots of different equipment
The friendliness of the staff.
Great swim teachers. Excited to teach the little ones
The swim instructor was outstanding!
The lessons were just right to acquire the needed skills and abilities to advance to the next level.
Thank you!
Great facilities, friendly, helpful and professional staff, affordability all make the Y a great place visit!
The swimming program is awesome! My son has improved just from taking two full sessions and the price is great! The staff is informative and very patient, great coaches!!
Friendly staff and clean! Never too busy and the machines are new!
My three grandsons couldn’t wait to go daily.
End of day they were tired but happy.
Reasonable price and great classes so far!
As a parent I love the South Oakland YMCA. But I have to give a 10 because both my teenager and 8 yr old declared the summer program the best one ever!
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I’ve taken classes from two instructors (James& Cheryl). They are excellent instructors. The facility is clean, very nice. A beautiful facility.
Friendly staff, multiple class options are crucial. August has had slim pickings for classes and I am hopeful that there are more options for September
Wonderful aquatics classes. Isaac Golan is a great instructor. It's been painful when the pool has been closed due to lifeguard shortages. Hopefully this situation will be fixed soon.
The group classes, especially senior yoga with Vicky, are excellent. I always feel I get a good head to toe workout. I have also found the staff at the reception desk helpful and friendly.
The activities for the kids, the field trips, the camp counselors, the admin, the diversity in cultures. The Y team is the best!
My son had a great time in summer camp this year and requested to come back next year. The field trips, new friends and games has made a impression on my son and I.
Friendly, good activities
Cleanliness of the facility, friendly staff, and user friendly classes. Great community atmosphere and good communication on campus updates and the daily calendar.
Love the classes and instructors
Chimere is a great camp director…my kids used to go there all the time but this year we went the last week of August and everyone remembers us!!!
Great camp counselors and just wish the pool was open!!!!!
Your holiday camps are the best and most helpful for parents who have to work!!!!
Location, people and staff
The class was so wonderful. The instructor First name removed was great!
The Y is the best place for seniors with mobility issues to take water aerobics. Safe and clean with professional and friendly staff who are used to their geriatric students and will never let you hurt or overexert yourself. The South Oakland Y is the best place to swim!!
I have recommended the Wednesday evening swim fitness class to other people. She provides an excellent workout plan and makes it a fun environment even while working up a sweat.
My daughter loved her theater camp!!!
My overall health and fitness level has improved immensely since I started the classes. Our instructor is wonderful, she makes everyone feel welcome and included. I have met some great friends there too. Great way to socialize and get fit. I actually look forward to going to the classes and miss them when I can't attend.
great environment, friendly staff
I use the pool. I like the separate locker rooms and the amenities, a sauna, scales, private changing areas. The locker rooms are also always clean.