Member Testimonials

I like the warm and friendly atmosphere from staff at the front desk when I enter the Y. This extends to other staff members as well. I have found the staff to be very responsive to questions and will follow-up if any issues or concerns arise. I love the water aerobics classes as well as yoga and balance and stability classes. The instructors are experienced professionals who provide excellent and fun classes. The Y stimulates both my body and mind, a sense of community and my physical well-being.

The West Essex Y is my "home away from home"!!

My 4-year-old daughter has taken swim lessons at three other locations and never really wanted to go. Mr. Unique and Miss Erika are the only instructors she’s had who she truly looks forward to seeing. Thanks to them, she’s more confident in the water and is finally making real improvements. We couldn’t be happier.

Coach James has been a wonderful force in creating a cohesive team that our kids want to participate in, and they've learned to work hard and have fun. Our family is thankful to have him at the head of the swim team.

The staff is friendly and helpful. The place is kept very clean. The classes are varied and the teachers are so good.
I'm very pleased with this Y

It was a wonderful session

Great experience! Swim teacher Beth is very attentive and Emma felt immediately comfortable with her.

I’m satisfied with the service and the communication is great!

Help kids even when they’re falling behind

My son loves his swim lessons with Mr unique and miss Kelly. They go above and beyond making each child feel safe and special while teaching valuable water skills

My kids enjoy coming to swimming lessons. Their instructors are knowledgeable and helpful. The pool is always clean.

Good, I recommend it for you

The staff and coordinators

Mr Unique and Eric are excellent instructors that keep kids engaged and make lessons fun while learning! Especially love the relays and friendy competition that Mr. Unique weaves into level 6 classes

I appreciated one on one attention my daughter got , and positive reinforcement to swim

What I like about my family’s West Essex YMCA Aquatics experience is this: the water is clean and kept at a comfortable temperature. The swim lessons for all my children have helped them enjoy the pool more safely as their swimming skills improve. And the aquatics staff are always wonderful to engage with for all things aquatic.

The staff is amazing, they are helping my son to be a good swimmer!

The coaches are very good, the students enjoy and learn together.

Our instructor, Kara. She provides a safe, encouraging environment with my daughter that allows her to gain confidence with water.

Great program and staff. My kids loved it!

My son looked forward to camp every day. There were lots of fun activities, and many staff knew him by name. Great experience!

It's not a matter of would I recommend because I already do recommend. The program is organized and excellent the instructors are engaging and the instruction is valuable. My 2 daughters have been moving up through the program and they are progressing so well. The past year it has especially improved with the new management. I am very pleased. I look forward to signing up for next year in the next couple of weeks.

My experience with the YMCA Summer Camp has been very positive. My daughter has been attending the camp for the past five years, and I have no regrets at all. The staff does a great job keeping the kids engaged and entertained in a safe, structured, and supportive environment.

It’s a very instructional and positive atmosphere. Most of the counselors return year after year, so they’re familiar with the kids, and the children feel very comfortable with them. The program is well-structured yet flexible, which works great for families.

All the activities they have the kids do and the hours

Exercises in the water with Christine and Xin ..

Excellent instructors

Good variety of fitness classes offered

Great classes.

I like the instructors..

The instructors are wonderful and want to please. I love the Y.

So far I like all facilities and the employees customers service is excellent