Cape Ann YMCA

My wife and I moved to the area in September and immediately joined the Y. Since then, we have, together, enjoyed more than 100 of the trainer-led classes (yoga, cycle, strength training, pool classes, barre, aerobic, etc.). We bounce around among all the selections because we like the variety and challenge. All the trainers have been excellent and very friendly. And all the classes have been engaging to whatever effort level we can meet. The facilities have also been impressive and clean: from the weight equipment to the bikes to the workout rooms and all sorts of useful equipment (dumbells, mats, barbells, bosu, etc.). We could not be happier with that experience -- and think the price is a bargain! We also liked what we saw of the community efforts -- including the busy holiday giving tree, the kids new year's celebration, and what seemed to be a big effort by the Y to help with childcare or kid programs during the local teachers' strike (good for them, by the way, for fighting for more equitable wages and benefits. One other note that I've been wanting to write to you about: just before the holidays, I lost my wallet somewhere in or between the exercise rooms and the locker room. I got home to a call that my wallet had been found. I picked it up later that day: the $200 in cash still in it. What a great YMCA administration and community!

My son has attended the ELC from the infant room through preschool. The teachers and staff are friendly and welcoming. I love that the facility is attached to the gym so they can safely get to swim, gymnastics, and other fitness activities.

Clean friendly atmosphere. I Train with Susanne she’s the best. Very knowledgeable. Great variety of classes. Something for everyone no matter the age

The Cape Ann and Greater Beverly facilities are top notch, with friendly staff, many and varied group exercise classes, plenty of equipment, large pool open for extended hours, clean exercise areas and locker rooms, and a bargain compared to most fitness clubs.

My 11 year old daughter enrolled in the 4 week theater camp and I cannot say enough good things! The staff was absolutely incredible, they communicated with me throughout the entire camp and my daughter enjoyed going each morning and I picked up a very happy kid every afternoon! You have no idea how much that means to her father and I.