| Tue | 05:30 am -10:00 pm |
| Wed | 05:30 am -10:00 pm |
| Thu | 05:30 am -10:00 pm |
| Fri | 05:30 am -10:00 pm |
| Sat | 07:00 am -07:00 pm |
| Sun | 09:00 am -07:00 pm |
Thank you to the Y team for assisting me to set up my membership. I am super excited to gain a peace of mind within the new year and start focusing on my fitness again and staying healthy!
(Nelson's Wife) Currently, I am working with a personal trainer at the Dancel Y. She is very patient and willing to help me in my continuing rehab post spinal fusion & knee replacement. I have also used the warm water pool for stretching & strengthening exercises. The water isn't as warm as the pool in the Columbia Athletic facility but still tolerable. I check online to determine how busy the facility is before I make the 25 minute trip. I need a parking spot near the building, so I wish there were more disability parking spots.
I like this place in general. The place is clean and well maintained. BUT EVERY TIME I COME HERE THERE IS ALWAYS SWIM TEAM OR BASKETBALL PRACTICE. THEY ALWAYS SAY THAT THEY WILL REVIEW THEIR RENTALS BUT NO, THEY ARE JUST GREEDY PEOPLE WHO JUST WANT YOUR MONEY. They don't give a damn thing about their guests but they care about rentals more just to make money. In the end, they will be losing money. People will start leaving YMCA and going to somewhere else.
The kids enjoyed their night off from us! They had a great time and want to do it again. We will definitely be doing this again. This is such a lovely benefit for families.
Posted originally under Howard County Family YMCA in Google in late July:
Came in a month prior to set up one week of day camp for our child. Returned to complete the registration when they asked us to but customer service did not know how to do the camp sign up. We asked to at least get a one-month membership so that we can then later go online to do the camp registration but were told by customer service that they couldn't do that either. We were asked to return this morning only to find out that the camp just filled up (front desk saw one opening was available but the camp director got upset since she said there weren't any openings). Basically made to feel that it was our fault even though we listened and followed through with their instructions. No apology other than its another Y department's fault. When people walk through their doors, they are Y customers, not customers of just one department. They have our contact information for an apology and that could affect our current decision not to become members at any level.
Follow up: The director reached out to us via email asking to discuss this over the phone but he never called. On top of this they charged us for one month of membership even though we asked them not to.
Posted originally under Howard County Family YMCA in Google in late July:
Came in a month prior to set up one week of day camp for our child. Returned to complete the registration when they asked us to but customer service did not know how to do the camp sign up. We asked to at least get a one-month membership so that we can then later go online to do the camp registration but were told by customer service that they couldn't do that either. We were asked to return this morning only to find out that the camp just filled up (front desk saw one opening was available but the camp director got upset since she said there weren't any openings). Basically made to feel that it was our fault even though we listened and followed through with their instructions. No apology other than its another Y department's fault. When people walk through their doors, they are Y customers, not customers of just one department. They have our contact information for an apology and that could affect our current decision not to become members at any level.
Follow up: The director reached out to us via email asking to discuss this over the phone but he never called. On top of this they charged us for one month of membership even though we asked them not to.
The dance class was adorable, fun, and affordable. My kids loved it and Mary was an excellent instructor.
Of all the gyms I've been to, the YMCA has the best one. The entire facility is kept clean, there's plenty of workout equipment, and the staff is always friendly and helpful. I recommend this place to anyone in the Columbia/Severn/Laurel area!
Of all the gyms I've been to, the YMCA has the best one. The entire facility is kept clean, there's plenty of workout equipment, and the staff is always friendly and helpful. I recommend this place to anyone in the Columbia/Severn/Laurel area!
Super solid YMCA. I've been to a lot of Y's, and while this one doesn't have all the bells and whistles some do, it's a great facility and the staff are always very kind. I've been going to Dancel as my primary gym since I was taking swim lessons as a wee babe. Lucky to have grown up here :)
Super solid YMCA. I've been to a lot of Y's, and while this one doesn't have all the bells and whistles some do, it's a great facility and the staff are always very kind. I've been going to Dancel as my primary gym since I was taking swim lessons as a wee babe. Lucky to have grown up here :)
They have 2 indoor pools, if it storms outside they close the indoor pools due to thunder....indoor pools. If you need a pool theres better places to go. Also on my first visit had my driver side window smashed in the parking lot.
The YMCA mostly great. The staff is decent and so are the locker rooms. But the fact that they are selfish with their basketball courts ruins this place. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30PM-10:00 PM they have Ravens practice. It does not make sense. If we paid our money to have the courts, pool, and lockers, should we get the basketball court(s) to play in. The Ravens take BOTH courts and 99% of the time during practice they only use half! When I ask to use the other half the coaches are plain rude and say NO! This makes me want to quit my membership.
The YMCA mostly great. The staff is decent and so are the locker rooms. But the fact that they are selfish with their basketball courts ruins this place. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30PM-10:00 PM they have Ravens practice. It does not make sense. If we paid our money to have the courts, pool, and lockers, should we get the basketball court(s) to play in. The Ravens take BOTH courts and 99% of the time during practice they only use half! When I ask to use the other half the coaches are plain rude and say NO! This makes me want to quit my membership.
Routinely circle the parking lot for 10+ minutes. Kids who play basketball are very rude and play while classes are going on. Can't hear anything going on your side of the gym over the bouncing and screaming and music. They also never warn the crowd when one of their basketballs gets loose and nearly hits a spectator. Instructors randomly replaced and new ones never introduced themselves to us.
Overall this place is very disorganized and a disappointment. Was going to look into membership but not here.
Routinely circle the parking lot for 10+ minutes. Kids who play basketball are very rude and play while classes are going on. Can't hear anything going on your side of the gym over the bouncing and screaming and music. They also never warn the crowd when one of their basketballs gets loose and nearly hits a spectator. Instructors randomly replaced and new ones never introduced themselves to us.
Overall this place is very disorganized and a disappointment. Was going to look into membership but not here.
Early am bball workout and I had the whole court to myself. Although, some one on one would have been nice. Maybe next time. I had a great time pushing myself to get back in bball shape.
Early am bball workout and I had the whole court to myself. Although, some one on one would have been nice. Maybe next time. I had a great time pushing myself to get back in bball shape.
Not a good first impression. Bad attitude from guy upfront, no free trial, no tour, and small weight room.
Do not send your children to summer camp at the Y. We had a horrible experience. Our 6 year old suffered heat exhaustion on Tuesday because they were outside for too long in 90+ weather & extreme humidity. No one checked if she was drinking water. She had one 8oz bottle all day. Also, trying to pick up your child is a cluster of confusion and inadequacy. They need better training for counselors. Communication was horrible.
They have wonderful drop-in water aerobics...deep end, shallow end, and warm water yoga and aerobics.
Clean, well-maintained facility. Two basketball courts, fitness area, dance studio. Parking is limited, but plenty of parking in neighboring elementary school when school not in session.
Worked out here for 3 months in the summer.
Equipment Type 9/10 A lot of free weights, barbells, and ez bars. Good selection of machines. Even a squat rack.
Equipment Placement 6/10 Super crowded. Sometimes dangerous with all the dumbbells.
Rock Climbing Wall 10/10 Really helpful staff to teach you the ropes!
Pool 9/10 Big and clean
Locker Rooms 9/10 Never too crowded. Sauna experience included
Took my daughter for her swim class and she loved it. The Y is great for young families!
They have wonderful drop-in water aerobics...deep end, shallow end, and warm water yoga and aerobics.
Swimming pools are clean. Signup for membership was pretty quick.
Do not send your children to summer camp at the Y. We had a horrible experience. Our 6 year old suffered heat exhaustion on Tuesday because they were outside for too long in 90+ weather & extreme humidity. No one checked if she was drinking water. She had one 8oz bottle all day. Also, trying to pick up your child is a cluster of confusion and inadequacy. They need better training for counselors. Communication was horrible.
