Located at 2600 Capitol Trl, Newark, Western Family YMCA serves the local community with a mission to foster personal growth and well-being. It offers a range of fitness and wellness options including personal training, family swimming lessons, and a variety of classes for all ages. The recently renovated facilities boast an inviting, family-friendly atmosphere where engaging and dedicated staff strive to make every visit fulfilling.
With expansive operation hours and a convenient location, members can integrate workouts into their daily routines seamlessly. Whether you're aiming for fitness goals, interested in engaging summer camps for kids, or need reliable childcare while you exercise, the Western Family YMCA is equipped to meet diverse community needs.
Pros:
- Open long hours throughout the week for flexible visitation.
- Recently renovated state-of-the-art facilities.
- Supportive and motivational personal trainers like Tina.
- Variety of family-oriented and child-friendly programs, including engaging summer camps.
- Ample parking space, despite occasional crowding.
- Positive and family-friendly environment fostered by friendly staff.
- Fitness and recreational options for both adults and children.
- Membership benefits extend across states.
- Proactive and caring community approach, regularly organizing special events.
- Diverse range of classes and wellness activities suitable for all age groups and fitness levels.
Cons:
- Discriminatory issues reported regarding membership approval.
- Comparatively higher membership fees.
- Certain peak times lead to crowding, particularly in the gym area.
Location / Contact
- Address: 2600 Capitol Tr, Newark, DE 19711, United States
- Phone:+1 302-709-9622
- Website:ymcade.org
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Except the peak hours, this place remains quite free or moderately crowded.
This business has a rating of 4.6-star.
This business has 60 reviews.
The address is: 2600 Capitol Tr, Newark, DE 19711, United States .
The contact number is +1 302-709-9622
This service is listed under Gym .
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Jaclyn Turner
4 years ago
There are so many options available during the daytime and evening, which really helps me find a good time to exercise while also being home taking care of my children. All the programs and activities are adequately described so you can decide which class is right for you. I love that one day I can take a cardio or strength class, and the next I can hop in the pool for a low impact workout. Plus all the staff we have encountered during swim lessons with our children have been so supportive and caring.
Michael Pawlik
4 years ago
Good mix of fitness equipment. Also had fitness classes for adults and kids. They have a 3 lane pool and a gym. It was easy to use my reciprocal membership while traveling from Michigan. Parking lot is busy, but that's because it gets a lot of patrons.
Maria Sangemino
4 years ago
My daughter loves all the activities and enjoys coming every year. The counselors are great and many of them build lasting relationships with the kids. Wish camp would be available for a little longer age wish as they grow into teens.
Arkan Say
4 years ago
I have been a member of the Y for over 40 years. I hope to be a member till I leave this world. Facilities are first class. My doctor once told me to use the wonderful gym. Every day you work out at there you will extend your life by a month. The proof of quality is seen on the happy faces of all at the Y..
Rebecca Lee
4 years ago
The Western Family YMCA is one of the few places I trust with my children. There are small issues everywhere, but the staff and community work hard to make it a homey place to get and stay fit. The focus is on building community relationships, taking care of each other as we care for ourselves. Thank you, Y staff, for supporting me and my family in our goals all these years.
Charmaine Jenkins
4 years ago
Staff are dedicated, energetic, fun, and the activities are great. I will send my child to this camp until he ages out. AND, let me say they did a great job during the COVID 19. Always felt like my child was safe.
Shavonne Brathwaite
4 years ago
I love Western Family YMCA. My kids go to camp, dance, take swim lessons and play sports here. The staff are amazing. There is a real sense of community here.
Michelle Amy
4 years ago
Our family has Loved coming to the Western YMCA for over a decade on and off, & both my Children learned to swim in the indoor pool. But this was the 1st year I’ve ever came and actually exercised in the Gym or pool, on social Media I had seen posts/videos of an instructor and one day while I was working out in the Gym I met her in person and she told me about a few classes she taught and I decided to start taking them and met some wonderful people in her classes who wide armed accepted me. NOW Here’s the MAIN reason I’m writing this review ⭐️⭐️⭐️Last month we moved to a new house and started to move, I started missing classes to get the work that needed to be done done for the move and at the WORST time possible I had horrible pain and had to go to the ER and found out I needed emergency surgery to save my life.Shortly After surgery I received a message from Elizabeth Alexander (my Aqua class instructor) asking how I was doing with the move and offering to help. OMG I thought no way! WHAT amazing timing!! I reached right back out to her and told her what had happened and she snapped into action and went above and beyond for me! First she visited me in the hospital and brought me flowers and lifted my spirits, Then while I was kept there in the hospital Elizabeth recruited 2 girls from class and they went to my old house and packed up EVERTHING and I mean EVERYTHING even my cat! And packed up their vehicles and drove it ALL over to my new house and brought it all in for me! (Did I mention one of the ladies Mrs Alexander recruited to help was a VETERINARIAN !? Which is amazing since my fat cat hates people and a vet is the only person other then me who could of handled him!) I can’t tell you how much this helped me and my family and what it’s meant to me, I have some acquaintances that I’ve known for decades that didn’t, couldn’t or just straight out Wouldn’t do any of these things for me when I needed it most, but a woman who was a complete stranger to me 4 months ago did all that and even more. I can’t wait to be fully healed and get back to her classes and my classmates!!
Sharon Cotton Bullock
4 years ago
I have been going to the Western Y for several years. The past 2years I have participated in the Aqua classes. Both outside inside and the bubble pool. The instructors, are fantastic! Shout out to Carol L. Jaclyn T and JD!.
Regina Sharpe
4 years ago
The Western Y offers a variety of classes that meet the needs of all. It’s a family friendly environment with a dedicated welcoming staff. The fitness equipment is up-to-date and many to choose.