Sacramento Central YMCA

Alina p

Signed up for couple months of youth swimming. First month was ok, second month was really bad. The teacher for the lessons kept getting switched around, we never knew who our teacher is - usually found out a min before class time by asking around. Sent multiple messages to Sabrina the coordinator - never received a response. Contacted Ali, the aquatics director, she promised to send me some paperwork and never did. When I inquired on the status, she went quiet. So unprofessional, I expected at least some communication from them. Very disappointed in the pool staff at this ymca and will definitely not sign up for more classes!

j blunt

The staff at this Y are excellent and very kind. Ben has been extremely helpful with all the questions I have asked him, since I am new to SAC. The pool is lovely and the lady's locker room is huge and very clean. This is a great YMCA.

Ashlley Powell

I used to go when I was younger and now being a member makes it feel real that I'm getting older. It's an overall great place to go, most of the staff have ny name memorised so it goes to show how great they are and how committed they are to making sure everyone is safe and happy. To note, to use the pool you'll have to make a reservation on their website.

JLT

Typical YMCA. No frills physical plant, but it's cheap and the pool is clean even if the changing rooms are definitely not. The front desk staff in the main building are clueless. The pool isn't handicap-accessible and there's very little attempt to help folks who require extra physical assistance. The children's center is another thing entirely. Great management, but the counselors at summer camp are young and inexperienced. Well-meaning, certainly, but there is absolutely no training or accommodation made for special needs kids, and they are seriously understaffed. 4 year olds can wander off and get into all sorts of trouble, and they give you no notice - not even 24 hours - when your child is terminated for behavioral issues. That said, some of the staff - Whitney, the counselor/bus driver, and several others - are really dedicated to the kids and are trying to make this a healthy and safe environment. It's just so chaotic that I'm not sure they will be able to. But they are doing their best. It's too bad that they are undone by dozens of young and enthusiastic but totally untrained counselors/caregivers. If you have an older child who is very well-behaved and contained and doesn't need much guidance or structure, though, this could be an excellent choice for after school or summer camp. They do fun stuff and have a big physical plant. The food is decent, and it's affordable.