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March 2023 by Geoffrey Gawne
Did some volunteer work for the Y a ways back. This seemed like a great dance school. Saw parts of their recital and the kids seem happy and engaged, and the dance looked good. Like that they operate out of the Y since there are a bunch of other programs for kids of other ages and interests. Seemed reasonably priced, given the area, and the facility is really nice.
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March 2022 by Elana Zimmerman
Loved dancing here the past 15 years!!!
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March 2022 by Cgd
Incredible place to dance at, with the most welcoming staff and supportive teachers. Amazing place to develop skills, and numerous opportunities.
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March 2022 by Tacy
Absolutely love this dance studio! I’ve been a part of it since I was a kid and it’s been a wonderful experience. The teachers are incredibly knowledgeable and helpful and the whole environment is very supportive and kind. I totally recommend it!
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March 2022 by Kerry Weinzimmer
My daughter has danced here for years. We have been incredibly happy. All of the teachers are amazing!
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October 2021 by J. Lindsay B.
I've been here for five years, both working as a dance teacher and using the facilities. There is a lot going on--all kinds of classes, the pool, the spa, etc. I have used my membership to workout at four other ymcas in other suburbs, but this once remains the best.
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January 2020 by Sammy I.
The hot tub is always broken it's latterly a tin can the pool is chipped and when somthing needs to be fixed it takes weeks sometimes months horrible hours careless lifeguards it's stupid that u have to pay for a towel service it should come with your membership that u pay for the spa is moldy and is rarely cleaned unless u say somthing like multiple times their lockers r wooden and some look very chipped the hot tub can't even withstand a normal temperature
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June 2019 by Jane S.
BEWARE OF YMCA'S SUMMER CAMP!!!!!!! There should be no second chances on the well-being of my child especially if your camp is advertising on zero tolerance for bullying. There is no swapping camps or returning at this point. We will be withdrawing my son from your summer program and we, as a family, will no longer attend the YMCA. We are heartbroken that we (having grown up as YMCA children) entrusted our precious son to you for a fun summer experience and what he received was an emotional and mental scar. We will be reporting this incident to DCFS and also contacting a lawyer for child neglect and abuse. We will make reports on the continous name calling, pushing, the harassment in swimming pool water, locker room, and soccer field which happened within a 5 day time span. Up to this point, no proactive action has been taken from YMCA as an institution that promotes a safe, fun, and healthy environment. Everything my 7 year old child went through was the opposite of what you advertise and we will make sure other parents are aware of this. We are ashamed to have trusted your facility with our children. Going to the YMCA where good is brought and given, has been a tradition for decades in our family, supporting YMCA facilities in California and Illinois. You feed off th good in family's hearts. Your corrupt and avaricious decision to employ young teenagers , some 11 years old (!!!), to instruct and keep safe our children results in serious harm, this time harm done to my child. What your neglect has put my son through has no monetary value and we will press charges.
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April 2019 by Marie M.
Reasons the Y works for me: 1. The membership is inclusive, diverse, and reflects the community. Young/old, all backgrounds, able-bodied and disabled are welcome. 2. Values of the Y match those of our family. It's a non profit and doesn't pretend to the East Bank Club or the overpriced Lifetime Athletic. No snobbery on display. 3. Staff is warm and professional. 4. Only place I regularly see my neighbors. 5. While the facility is old, it is cleaner than most professional clubs I've belonged to. Fitness center gets the job done. 6. Spin classes with Terry are better than Peloton 7. Opens at 5 AM. Perfect for commuters.
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March 2019 by TheCrazyZeraora ..
I remember I used to love this place. It had a place dedicated to older kids and even had video games! However, I have grown to hate this place with a burning passion. I was in the X-zone with some supervisors, (teens) and I was playing some Mario and was trying to tell them about how to get infinite lives, and they didn't, so I got a bit pissed. Probably shouldn't have done that, but we can move on. Not to them! After that, they teased me, harassed me, and tried to make me feel better and bribe me to not tell my parents so that they would keep their job. Not that it mattered anyway! After having a meeting with the staff, they decided that all three would keep their jobs. They would make no attempt to remove them. Not only that, but after our meeting we got a response from the owner on google maps saying that I was LYING. I am still disgusted, even though it happened two years ago. NEVER take your kids there. They will be harassed and teased, and then bribed with pretzel sticks to not tell you. Even if they do, they'll make all of the bad things happen to YOU.
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March 2019 by Heather B.
My 8 year old son was bullied by the Child Care staff in the X Zone. It was staffed with teenagers who are not qualified to watch children. The staff turned off his game while he was playing it, called him a dog and a baby, and threw balls at him until he screamed and cried. My husband was a few feet away and no one came to get him. Howard Schultz, the CEO, made the decision to continue to allow these teenagers to supervise children. I do not believe children are safe at this facility, and I hope you learn from my child's hard lesson. Years later, we are still treating my child from the trauma of this event.
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April 2018 by Lynn F.
I've been a member at this YMCA for over 20 years. At this point I'm retired, and my secondary health insurance has the 'Silver Sneakers' feature, which means I can go to many health clubs at no charge, including some YMCA's a little further away, but not this one! I pay quite a lot considering I only want to use the fitness center, no classes, pool or anything else. But my biggest gripe is the lack of maintenance in the fitness center, on the weight machines. One was removed recently rather than being repaired, and others need adjustment to be usable. They're heavily used, so why are they neglected?!
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September 2017 by Gerry G.
Howard, the president of this YMCA, publicly lobbied Northbrook fighting the $10 minimum wage, speaking on behalf of the YMCA. This is coming from an organization whose mission is to promote social justice. How could someone with this responsibility act in disregard for the lowest paid workers and look himself in the mirror? I'd never support such an organization. As far as the facility, I'm not impressed. The gym is bare bones, about what you'd expect. The pool is nice enough and clean. None of this makes supporting this institution worth the moral sacrifice of continuing a membership with a board that works to dismantle basic worker rights.
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September 2017 by Nichole F.
We were members here for two months and loved it. The front staff were usually friendly. I tried a couple of classes and they were good. Loved the body pump and the spin was just okay. I LOVED the workout room and lifting equipment. The kids club was amazing. The staff in there were so amazing and great care givers. I definitely didn't take advance of all that this location has to offer but I liked being a member there. We moved which is why we aren't still members.
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March 2017 by Tara G.
Honestly I can't say enough good things about this place. I think it is a great value for what you pay. The group exercise classes are well-run and challenging. The childcare is excellent [not sure about the experience that a previous reviewer had. I think that is not the norm.] I have an 8 month old and they are so great with him. I wouldn't be able to afford childcare and a gym membership and it's really awesome that it's included in the fee. I am extremely happy with what I have experienced at this club so far.
