Great Bridge/Hickory Family YMCA

If you’re looking to help build your child’s confidence and coordination – then swimming lessons at the YMCA (Great Bridge/Hickory) is highly recommended! In just a couple of months we have seen growth and progress in our 5 year old swimmer, who is non-verbal and a twin. He has learned to reach, “blow bubbles”, turn on his back, built up strength to climb out of the pool (which is a very important for pool safety) just to name a few positive experiences. All the instructors are great, especially Ms. Lori! She is patient, fun, knowledgeable, and communicates with ease. We are lucky to have found such a great organization.

Really enjoy this location! The pool and splash pad are exceptional with very attentive but not overbearing lifeguards. My kids enjoy all the play areas where they are always staffed. Front desk greatest were very helpful and always friendly. Very pleased with joining this Y

I swear after my complaint the YMCA staff members have apologized and gone out of there way to help me with anything I need. The personalized service is beyond belief. Thank you.

Not that clean and had several issues with kid zone. Left for onelife. Also the staff was rude

One of my favorite ymca locations, it’s very clean, friendly and I enjoy the classes and pool here

I haven’t been coming to Great Bridge that long, but I’m so grateful for the thoughtfulness, camaraderie and support I’ve received from fellow members! I was getting ready to work out & realized that I had left some needed items. Not only did a lovely young lady stop what she was doing to help me, she even insisted that she share some of her own resources with me. I was completely blown away and full of gratitude. ☺️🥂 This is a beautiful place for families, couples and individuals to come and be at home, away from home.

It's the Y. The gym equipment is great, the facility is clean, and people of all ages are working out. Lots of kids running around in the summer, so watch out for that. We've used swim lessons (great), had kids on TIDE's swim team (great), taken classes (great), and used the equipment (great). It's got a lot to offer and like the facility and its staff.

As a non member we had a wonderful experience at the Hickory Y during swim lessons for my grandchildren. The staff is friendly and the swim program is great. Many, many thanks to Angie Meseke, Director, who was awesome!!

An amazing place to work out and swim! Highly courteous staff!

We have been going to swim lessons at the Suffolk and Elizabeth City YMCA for years, NO ISSUE. We started going to this one first month was fine but 2nd month, different instructor and my kids came over to me saying the instructor was creepy and making them feel uncomfortable. I questioned what was wrong, they said did you see us, he made us jump up on the side of the pool backwards (out of water) and stood behind us while he grabbed our legs. It hurt their belly and it was weird. The guy was older and he was weird. I confronted the swim director who could care less and said she has over 500 or 5000 can’t remember in swim lessons and my kids probably didn’t like him cause he was firm. I knew then I was wasting my time. I called and left a message for the customer executive director 2 weeks ago, still no follow up. Sounds like they know and covering it up. My kids will not be going back here. Be cautious taking your kids here for swim lessons and while I sat in the lobby every time there were daycare complaints in the infant room. Be cautious there too.