Jamaica YMCA

I am a member with my family I do like the place and the activities
Is upsetting that it say Monday and Wednesday there family run in the gym
When they change it to basketball
On thanksgiving they have fellowship event it says for all members and than it was changed just for the residence members
On Christmas it said a Santa Claus event and they also canceled
A lot of the staff don’t know anything or what’s going on
They need to get on the same page

I’ve been coming to the YMCA for about two months now. When I received the tour the people were not welcoming. I went to the Welcome Desk and it was pretty much everyone looking around to see who was going to offer to go since no one really wanted to do it. I got a tour from a Hispanic girl who kept on stopping to talk to people and every time I asked her a question she was too busy catching her breath or looking at her nails. A big turn off. The price a month was def. worth the work out so I decided to join until I get fed up. The people that make the time exciting is actually the members who have the same goals as you and the group exercise instructors. I’ve tried the Zumba classes with Sam… she is fun and full of energy. And my favorite instructor so far is Jelani Maleeq, he is stern, puts you to work while still being funny and creative. The classes is the only good thing about the place because the customer service is absolutely horrid. I guess the youngsters they have working behind the desk are tired of the boring AS400 system they work with. If you aren’t picky about the setting and are focused on getting a good work out ONLY. Then you can accomplish anything, anywhere. The instructors are awesome… I’ll give them that. They’ll work your booty outttt!

I have been coming here for about a month now. I mainly go to the group classes, and use the pool for laps. Only a few times i have used the treadmills, eliptical, etc. As for the other reviews here I haven’t been hit on inside or outside the building. Jeleni is awesome at zumba and the pool is nice first thing in the morning when they open. they have a lifeguard there all the time too and thats a good peace of mind.
Overall this place isn’t too bad as long as i get my laps and zumba in, Im happy!

This place is pretty sketchy. I used to play basketball here when I was younger when it was nicer. But due to the weirdos that live here and/​or hang out in front of the building it makes the place look unsafe and seedy. Also the men that hang in front of the building hit on women that walk by, so I can only imagine the harassment that goes on inside when a woman in stationary. The staff is ok some people are more professional than others. Also memberships and classes here are pretty expensive and for what! The amenities are either lame or out of date, and this place is small.