Decatur Family YMCA

1100 Clairemont Ave, Decatur, GA 30030, USA

Address:	1100 Clairemont Ave, Decatur, GA 30030, USA
Phone:	+1 404-377-9622
Site:	ymcaatlanta.org
Rating:	4
Working:	5AM–10PM 5AM–10PM 5AM–10PM 5AM–10PM 5AM–9PM 8AM–6PM 8AM–6PM

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Reviews 7

Anonymous User

The things I like most about the DDY: Jermaines Hi-lo class; the genuine friendliness of some of the staff members; the supply of towels; the scholarship they offer; the volunteer opportunities ... Dislikes: 1. The sense of entitlement, privilege, that too many members seem to have, as though they own the damn gym. Maybe they do. Its really interesting, for example, how folk will just stroll into the sauna and turn on the light that I actually like to keep off and then have a cow when I ask them to turn it back on and then call me rude when I point out to their simple souls that I would show them the respect and courtesy of asking if I could turn the light on if the situation were reverse. This has happened so many times that I now just get up and walk out whenever one of them--THEM, you know who you are!--enters any space I am occupying. Its really sickening to me how some folk will act like youre invisible or, truthfully, act like another human being is not entitled to any respect from them for whatever reason(s). Yes, the Y is filled with either racists or stupid and insensitive folk who dont realize how stupid and insensitive they can be towards others whom they may not deem to be as much of a human as are they.... Venting.... 2. Not having Kevin from the Stone Mountain Bally do his Cardio Fusion class there. 3. The size of the lockers and just the locker room in general where many and most of the lockers are broken and wont lock; where there NEVER seems to be enough space to change clothes or just to frickin breath! 4. The OBVIOUS laziness of the day time cleaning staff compared to the diligent cleaning of evening staff. (I am at the DDY most days in both the morning and evening.) It seems the female day cleaner spends far too much time either at the front desk chatting, in the break room eating or sitting some where on her behind running her mouth compared to the evening shift lady whom I have yet to observe not cleaning. And the male day cleaner doesnt seem to be too much better than his day time counterpart. I often observe him just walking around whistling or staring at his phone as though he has nothing to do. Ive rarely seen him clean a thing! My thing is if they dont want to do their job I know plenty of folk who need a job and would gladly do the job theyre NOT doing!! Overall, the Y is really not a good gym, for what its charging, for single, under 50 year olds (or young folk) with no children. It is a FAMILY GYM.... The End

Heather Murphy

Great place to workout on your own, but the kids programs are awful. We started with "ballet" for our three year old here and two bratty little girls ran circles around the teacher. She spent most of her time scolding them and warning them, not teaching anything. We tried the "horse camp" one summer that promised to give the kids lots of time in the saddle. The kids got 45 minutes. The rest of the time was spent sitting in the shade, watching counselors flirt and text. Later we tried gymnastics which was a good first start but once it came to joining the team, we realized the Ys aspirations are way beyond its means. The equipment has to be set up and taken down every session. They do it quickly and without really checking to make sure everything is right. In the year we were there, three girls broke bones during practices. The coaches are bored teenagers who spend most of their time staring at their phones or sitting on the floor rather that doing any actual coaching. I was embarrassed for the team at meets because other coaches were enthusiastically cheering on their teams, the Y coaches just sat there, barely acknowledging that one of their girls had just performed. The other teams sparkled and shined for the judges, the Y team didnt know how to smile or salute because their coaches didnt teach them. The final straw for our gymnastics experience was when one of the "coaches" cornered my daughter at a practice and pinned her against a wall asking, "Why dont you like me?" Maybe she doesnt like you because youre a threatening ass, just a thought. That ended our experiment with the Ys childrens programs. I realize that most of their "coaches" are volunteers, but there has to be more training and oversight for them. The Ys programs might be a good way for your kids to try a sport, but once they show talent or real interest in an activity, if you can afford it, move them to a better facility with caring, thoughtful coaches.

Marques Adams

My 8 year old daughter participated in the Decatur Family YMCA summer camp program this past summer. She was enrolled in both "Jr. Sports & Dream and Discover" camps. In Jr. Sports Camp she learned to play a number of games, went to her first Atlanta Braves game, learned to tennis from Tennis pro and made plenty of girlfriends. At Dream and Discover camp she kept some old friends and made even more. She completed science projects, read books, played even more games and was tickled by the whole event. She cant wait to go back next year and I cant wait to enroll her. The staff were exceptionally helpful and professional. All enrollments are completed online. When I needed to change one of her camps I was informed that a slot was available her enrollment was transferred and she began to Dream and Discover. The check-in and checkout process is completed with sign in and sign out sheets and id is required. With my daughter being so important to me I was reassured every time I completed the drop off or pick up process.

Jay Butler

Our child was in the summer camp that was over at the International Community School for 3 weeks. During this time, the experience slowly degraded. Items were lost such as towels, lunch box, and swim trunks. WE discussed with the staff about the accountability there and it seems very unorganized. We also got reports of behavior issues, but the counselors gave different stories and details became questionable. We removed him from this highly unorganized camp and placed him in a more suitable one.

sophie weeks

I would give no stars if I could. Never again. Customer service rep laughing in my face as I was inquiring about a registration fee refund for the afterschool care program that the YMCA DECIDED TO NO LONGER PROVIDE FOR MY SON after 3 days as he was the only child they had to pick up from his school. And it took several weeks to be correctly refunded the 3 weeks of tuition I had paid in advance. Not going to get my business anymore thats for sure.

Whitney McGinniss

This was our daughters first year at the YMCA summer camp, and she loved it. I could tell that she was engaged and stayed active. The staff were caring and attentive. My daughter also made several new friends that we have kept in touch with even though camp has ended. The photos taken each week by the staff are a great bonus, as well as the special Friday activities. We will definitely be back next year.

Deaf Emily

I loved going to the Y and had once been a member here. When I walked in to reconsider joining, I checked their dressing room and saw that they no longer had gender separate jacuzzi and steam room. Its all co-ed! This is rather discouraging because Im modest and dont want to mingle with topless men in skimpy doo. Also only 2 rowing machines!? Man... Im checking out the other Y and see what they have.