This is our 3rd year attending Sussex County YMCA summer camp and it was the least joyful experience we have ever had. Something has shifted at the camp between last summer and this summer.

We are not adverse to kids getting dirty or wet however they have repeatedly come home with clothes ruined due to mud stains and their socks and shoes soaked to the point of their feet being in pain from being in wet sneakers for 10 hours. This did not happen at all in prior summers.
My kids came home telling stories about how they were hit and kicked by other campers with counselors nearby with little to no intervention from them unless my kid approached the counselor. Even after telling them, they were hit or kicked by the camper a second time.
My son's shirt was stolen from the locker room and threw in the upper field the first day. We understand kids will be kids, and we do not believe our kids are 100% innocent in all things however, the lack of supervision and/or physical outbursts from children have never been to this level.
I was optimistic about the app that was used this summer however, was shocked that the lived experience of using the app resulted in less communication from the YMCA. Access to the app wasn't provided until after the start of the first day so i had to contact the YMCA before camp started to get conformation on before camp information. Each week received notification of document update regarding information for the following week yet there was never anything there.
We are extremely disappointed in the camp and if it wasn't for the astronomical amount of money we paid and the limited access to alternative child care, we would have pulled our kids out.
We are appalled by how this summer has turned out and will not be sending our kids back to the camp, let alone recommend it to others.

I love to use the pool and hot tub every time I go. I go in the hot tub to warm up and then go in the pool to cool off right after I get too hot to stay in the hot tub. The jets are the best part of the hot tub. I love the feeling of the jets on my body.

I like everything about it. Except that the family bathroom should be for families with kids not couples.....not sure if that makes sense

Love the yoga & Zumba classes

Not just a place to stay in shape … the SCYMCA supports the whole family.

The members should not have to test to be in the pool unless they are in a program or wear those ridiculous Bracelet

To many *** holes

The Sussex Y in Hardyston is extremely family oriented, the staff is very friendly and welcoming.

The gym portion is so overcrowded no matter when you go it is and the people that use the machines are always on their phones. Something that is making me consider going somewhere else.

I really like the aerobic dance and barre classes. I really enjoy working out in the gym on Saturday and Sunday when it is not too crowded. I have tried to get some friends to join but they feel it is too expensive and drive to the Y is too far away from Sparta.

Everyone is knowledgeable, professional, and very polite

beautyfull gym

I would say my experience is amazing. The staff is very friendly, and everyone that goes to the YMCA is also friendly. Overall a fun and welcoming setting. I've been going for almost two years and I love it.

Lots of different levels of activities for different ages. Warm friendly and helpful staff. Well maintained areas. Love to spend time exercising and meeting new friends.

Great facilities and staff

always meet nice people and it is very clean

I have been with the Y ad an employee and a regular member. The facility is clean and the staff is very good.

please notify men using swimming pool to use changing rooms and not to be undressed in locker rooms for the sake of others/children present

I have grown concerned with the lack of cleanliness of the gym, particularly the fitness studio where kettle bell and strength training occur. The floor should be swept and mopped daily, in order to prevent ringworm and other health hazards. It is absolutely filthy. There are clumps of hair that have been there for literally months, in the same spot.

Programs, staff, and members are great!

I recommend the YMCA in general

I am really happy that I joined. There is something for everyone; nautilus equipment, free weights, classes, basketball, the pool. The staff are friendly and helpful.

Well maintained modern equipment; friendly helpful staff; pleasant patrons.

It’s time for an expansion - knock down a wall or build an upstairs. Get a Concept 2 ski erg, hack squat or pendulum squat, and a belt squat. Fix things when they are broken! When will that sink ever be repaired? Or the lat pulldown machine? It’s too freaking hot in there - crank up the a/c a little. What is the deal with the radio in the corner of the room that can only be heard if you’re standing right next to it??? The showers need to be scoured - that soap scum build up is gross! Stop catering to kids and seniors when it comes to the pool. Yes, I’m a senior but I don’t do water aerobics. Put the names of the class instructors on the schedule not only the screen the day of.

You are sending this message over and over and I've called and it still comes - sometimes multiple posts in the same minute!