I was a member there with my children when I was approached about applying to be a swim teacher. They said that I could have my kids in kid zone while I worked. That sounded amazing as a board stay at home mom. Then about 9 months in they changed the rules where I couldn't have my kids in play care longer than the 90 min mark. That was fine. I just started to sign my kids up for activities while I teaching. Then about 18 months in They told me I could no longer park in the parking lot that i had to park on the street with my 2 small children. I was told this was for "Members only". I tried to explain that mt children are both developmentally delayed, I was told by management that no exceptions could be made. Mind you I am still paying for my family's membership / activities that takes up about 90% of what I made at the YMCA in the first place. This is just so sad for a company who brags about being a place where everyone belongs.

variety of classes

Great coaches and families were fun and eager to have kids learn but also have fun

The facility is beautiful! The balance class offered by Cheryl Weeks (?) is fantastic.

More assertive swim instructors

Main pool water could be warmer. Locker room and shower area very chilly

Really like and appreciate feeling and approach at the Shelton Y. I like the group classes, good to see so many older members there—something for everyone and each class has a feel of community!

I wish that they still closed at 9pm. Otherwise I enjoy all other aspects of the plum st Y

Keep equipment in working condition. The rower closest to the squat rack has a chain that is sticky/slack and it's been like that for months and months.

The facility is lacking a adult pool for lap swims and also no sauna or steam room. Not much to offer seniors and the elderly.

I like being a member of the Y and having places close to workout. Love some of the classes and teachers - Barre (Maren) and some of the yoga teachers; use the well stocked workout room too. The mats need upgrading thought they work. I am disappointed that both places are shoddy feeling as old and not kept up. At Plum - the lockers are sticky making them hard to open and close, the sauna is too small. At Briggs - the lockers room is still funky and shoddy despite the new ‘upgrade’ with too small lockers. It is disappointing that the hot tub dysfunction is so frequent. As a swimmer, I wish there were more options in town as the lap swims are very crowded (not your fault). The price of membership is on the high end for having these issues, in my opinion. You send too many emails for surverys, also. All that said, I am grateful to be a member and love the ‘welcoming all’ culture that includes me! This explains the 7 vs higher score.

The almost daily opportunity to lap swim is what I value most (though not on Sunday obviously). My schedule changes constantly, so I appreciate having options available each day to select when I can swim. I'm frustrated when the options are limited, realizing that staffing and competing uses for the pool are likely the issues. I hope the Y constantly monitors the shifts in lane usage so that when there's consistent crowding for

My kid loved it!

The pool chemicals are very strong. If I swim more that once a week I get a chlorine rash across my whole back. This is particularly unfortunate becaue I got my membership initially specifically to swim and use the pool regularly.

I understand that many people use the pool, but I've not experienced chlorine rash anywhere else before and had to go to my doctor for confirmation.

I can swim once a week and it seems to be okay if I wear a rash guard and heavily moisturize my back a while before I go. I may try to go twice a week and see if I still get a rash.

I just got the membership to swim, but due to the chlorine rash, I end up using the cardio room for workouts too.

The space is clean and welcoming. Easy access to equipment.

It is a great way for children to explore multiple different sports in a non-pressure way.

I really love the variety of classes available for a wide range of abilities, in addition to access to all of the equipment. I have recommended the Y to my entire family.

Good variety of gym equipment. Morgan on Saturday morning is an awesome zumba teacher.

The Shelton YMCA is a wonderful place for health and wellness. Great classes with friendly and knowledgeable staff!

Personal training

Great staff, lots of activities :)

I wish the pool was open when the Y is open in the morning.

Safe and friendly and clean

The Plum YMCA has sauna. It will be better if this location has one as well.

Open longer hours and more days (e.g. holidays); more free opportunities for women to improve in resistence training