I enrolled my son into a YMCA summer day camp and unfortunately, we had a very difficult experience. during the program, he reported being bullied and often left feeling isolated. I felt there was not enough supervision or intervention to ensure all children were included and safe. I believe summer programs like this should be a supportive and welcoming environment for every child. improvements that can make a big difference include stronger, staff supervision, more active monitoring of peer interactions, better communication with parents, when concerns arise, and more intentional inclusion practices so no child feels targeted or left out. read more

So my 6yr old started coming for summer vacay. Figured he'd have fun... well at first it was pretty cool, they go on field trips and what not... Unfortunately parents are unable to attend I believe. which is fine, I work anyways but would had been nice if I went to one with him. My main issue with this place is the staff... my son would complain to me that he did not like it here and the staff was mean. I figured kids are kids and he just doesn't want to go. Mind you my son is super smart so I just told him to let me know if anything ever happens or if they ever get out of hand but for now we have to go, we are paying already. One day I dropped my son off, they automatically go sit down and wait for next direction. I had stopped in unexpectedly on my lunch to drop him off his lunchbox. When I walked up the staff was talking so rudely to one of the kids yelling telling him he needs to put his backpack away. The kids looked so sad and honestly, they are on summer vacation, not in trouble so she should not be talking to anyone like that. What's funny is once she seen me, her whole tone changed and started talking nicely to the kids. I did not like that one bit! Honestly made me feel so uncomfortable. I trusted my son and pulled him out of there as soon as possible and after I complained. Just be careful and trust your instinct and your child's word. read more

Best swimming lessons around, my daughter and boy both enjoy the lessons with Mr. George. I definitely recommend! read more

Fairfield Family YMCA - Gyms Near Me - Long Beach, California

We rented the pool for our children's birthday party. It was very spacious! We booked the 2 playground. The facilty was very clean and staff was very helpful. The lifeguards assisted all the guest. Our guests had fun! Jessica also offered a back up option since heavy rains were expected that weekend. She went above and beyond! We highly recommend this location for a birthday venue! read more

Love love love this facility especially during COVID-19 super great staff children got plenty of outdoors play and activities for summer camp. During online school it was a great, safe, sanitized environment for all the children to complete virtual Learning. I highly recommend this YMCA for all your child care needs. A true Godsend during this time in our lives. None of my children were sick with COVID-EVER!!! read more

Fairfield Family YMCA - Front of building! - Gyms Near Me - Long Beach, California

First time to take zumba class here. Very unprofessional Instructor name Norma. Why I said that? First being Instructor beginning of the class you got to Introduce your self. You got to remind your students the safety and precautions taking zumba class even you have followers or regular taking your class, being first time and not speaking and comprehend Latin words , I felt uncomfortable. Second you got to make sure your equipment is functional, music in order. Third you can't STOP during your work out and try to fix your equipment and completely shut off your music. Fourth you can't play your iPad sounds and started the work out again. I'm not sure if your certified Zumba Instructor because your name wasn't in the schedule list! Us member would like to feel welcome, safe when taking any group classes . I'm very disappointed. 6/14/2022. read more

I tried to call this YMCA to request information on their flyer policy and the front desk not only hung up mid conversation but also answered my follow up call and then hung up again before I could speak. VERY poor customer service and extremely unprofessional. read more

This YMCA doesn't care about its paying members & instead allows any random person to waltz in and use their facility. The swimming pool is completely unregulated with tons of unsupervised children breaking the posted pool rules. This Y only cares about money since they're overcrowding their swim classes while not hiring a sufficient number of lifeguards. I use the pool here everyday but every so often, the pool will be closed down to its members because they don't have enough lifeguards. Or the pool is too crowded (despite not arriving at maximum capacity). Children are running amok around the pool area and not even using the facility, maybe upper management should focus on getting people in and out in a timely manner as well as hiring more lifeguards. This Y was much better when I was 3 and taking swim lessons here lmao. EDIT: oh yeah and the lap lane is for lap swimmers only. Does no one care the rules lol. Having children playing around in the lap lane while people are trying to swim is ridiculous. read more

I love this YMCA! My granddaughter is in the before and after school program as well as summer camp. She is very happy there. I myself enjoy the aqua classes they have in the pool. The staff are always happy and helpful when I have any questions. read more

I've been a member of the Y for about a month now and so far I'm definitely a fan. The hours are great for me, I can work out at 6 am before work, or hit them up after work. The fitness center is decently sized with a nice variety of equipment. They have 4 elliptical, 4 treadmills, 2 stair climbers, some recumbent bikes, and this weird elliptical/climber hybrid that darn near killed me last week. Whew. With membership you get 3 free personal sessions with a trainer. This was great because I was able to learn how to use all of the weight equipment. I have an awesome routine now and am shedding pounds left and right. The pool is outdoors but heated and usually not crowded. Plenty of room for lap swimming. I still haven't tried any classes since I'm intimidated by stuff like that, but so far joining this Y is one of the best decisions I've made in quite some time. read more

Fairfield Family YMCA - Gyms Near Me - Long Beach, California

Has a small gym and tiny locker room. It's an okay facility... but truthfully it's more of a daycare for young children.

I'm an adult that took the 2 week (4 classes) adult swim course during the beginning of July. I know how to swim enough where I'm not going to drown and not scared of the water, but I didn't know the strokes very well. I signed up for a triathlon, so I wanted to have the fundamentals down. I'm glad I found this short inexpensive course for adults! I looooved my instructor! (I don't remember her name! ‍) but she asks for your goals and goes by them when teaching you certain methods. She pushed me to improve -- no babying or anything. She gets 5 stars IMO. Can't say enough great things about her. But ... the pool is tiiiinyyyy. And a bit gross/dirty? hence the 3 stars. I'm super glad and lucky my instructor was so great, because it made the experience all worth it and now I feel confident enough to lap swim. (At a larger, cleaner pool ) Also my instructor wore one of those plastic face shields which was nice and respectful! read more

I've been coming to this ymca since 1984 and this ymca is changed a lot but it is nice spot to work out and get your swim in. The machine are in good shape to use this location is in north Long Beach. When you use lockers bring a lock. read more

Fairfield Family YMCA - Gym is smaller but still useful - Gyms Near Me - Long Beach, California

Great swim school! Staff was very patient with my child and she's learning how to swim very fast! Would definitely recommend it!

Been a member at this YMCA for two years now. Most of the lifeguards do not know how to talk to parents/adults they talk to everyone like their children. read more

Fairfield Family YMCA - Gyms Near Me - Long Beach, California

My 3-year old daughter has gone to swimming lessons at Fairfield YMCA for about 7 months now, both in group and private lessons. We've had to change our schedule frequently, but the staff has always been accommodating with multiple options for us to attend. Every swim teacher has been great with my daughter, and she loves swimming undoubtedly due to her great experience here with the patient and kind teachers. Highly recommend! read more

This place is awesome! I recently held my son's birthday party here by renting their pool on a weekend. The staff is so friendly and did everything they could to make sure that we had a great party and that all our questions were answered. Jessica, their aquatics director, was so nice and professional, as were their lifeguards, Steve and Natalie. I would definitely come back here to have another party in the future! read more

Such a nice warm, friendly environment. The staff is wonderful, super helpful and friendly. The gym and the programs that are offered are for the whole family. They have a great set of swim instructors and lifeguards. Definitely a great place to work at as well. This Y has a special place in my heart. read more

First time visit as my physical therapy office uses the pool. Beautiful and everyone that works there is nice. I may join so I can go all summer. read more

I love this place. They have so much for the kids to do. And they always address any issues quickly. Most of the staff is really good with the kids and I only say most because I haven't meet them all. The price is pretty reasonable bc they have so much to offer and let me tell you! It's so worth it. read more

Amazing facility, resource and programming for the family, children and overall community!

Great facility to work out at,very clean,organized and staff are very friendly,thankyou Fairfield YMCA for keeping up with a great program.

Terrible. All I can is terrible. I have been calling this place and the numbers were disconnected... All staffs are not friendly and I stood and feel like idiot when some staffs passed me and didn't ask or offer if I need help or anything. There are many staffs around and no body help us while the lady was talking on the phone at the front desk.. and I emailed the manager and asked for refund and SHE never replied me back. They can have my money anyways. My daughter wasn't feel comfortable with the swimmer. We want ymca Lakewood . I picked this place because it was only opened. So never again go back to that place. read more

I had fun in the YMCA and this area is Really nice and I took some swim lessons and the man that teach us how to swim good he was a good guy and I enjoyed the swim lessons and im coming tomorrow and going to have fun read more

Had a good day working out here and it wasn't to far from where I live so that was another good thing....overall I would recommend this place if u want a place to just go and workout in a relaxing place read more

Fairfield Family YMCA - Had a great workout day today - Gyms Near Me - Long Beach, California

Ymca Fairfield is the best! My daughter enjoys all the classes that are given during the summer day camp

Nothing wrong with this place at all! Offers a variety of programs for kids and adults. A great family atmosphere. I have always been a YMCA supporter, and always will!! Only problem is they way this place is located, parking lot gets crowded. Need to take extra precaution leaving their lot. read more

Perfect for summer camp with a variety of activities . Mu son enjoys it a lot. The staff is very attentive. Will recommend.

My kids have been coming to this summer camp for three years now and they/we love it. The staff is responsive to parents' needs and the older kids get to have some responsibilities in caring for the younger kids. read more

This YMACA truly does amazing work and had something for the whole family to enjoy. I've been a member for several years because it truly feels like a second home with all the great programs they have and friendly, caring staff! read more

I bring my grandson here for karate and I love love love his instructor he is the best and so great with the kids I highly recommend anyone who wants to get their kids in karate he's a great instructor my grandson will continue to stay in his class or how ever long I would give him10 stars if I could!! read more

We love the Fairfield YMCA. My girls absolutely love the great child care providers in the kids club, especially Jennifer she's so great with them! The classes have made me excited about exercise again. Roxanna's Zumba class is so much fun, I never thought I'd enjoy Zumba but the class just flies by and is great!! I look forward to it each week and wish there were more offered! The Barre class with Astrid, and Total Fit with Maria are two of my other favorite classes too, and I recommend them for all! Such fabulous employees all around, everyone is so nice and helpful. Sure the locker rooms could use some upgrades but it's not unusable. We really enjoy being members here and definitely recommend it to all our friends! read more

I singed up here for July and August of 2017, primarily so i could take my daughter to swim classes, but i ended joining the aquatics class and really enjoyed it. What i didn't like was that several staff members REFUSED to let me use the water exercise equipment when i was there during free swim. I didn't always have time to join the class, but still wanted to work out. I canceled my membership and joined a different location because this place is small, the women's restroom and lockers are tiny and always have wet floors and it got too cold to be at an outdoor pool. read more

I joined the Youth & Government program at this YMCA. It has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life, and I feel like I've found a second family in this program. The staff have been extraordinarily supportive of my aspirations in and out of this program, and you won't find an as amazing group of people anywhere else. read more

DO NOT PAY THIS MONEY HUNGRY FACILITY TO CARE FOR YOUR CHILD. They are only after the money. I recently enrolled my son in their program for the week of spring break. Once I left about 20mins after I received a phone call saying they will not be providing breakfast or lunch for the kids. I asked if I may get a full refund since this no food for children program will not work out for us. The director Angelica said yes. Once I arrived to the Y they said it would take about 2-5 days to receive a full refund and my registration fee of $30 will not be included. Her boss was also there and said the only thing they could do for the horrible communication is get me my check asap on Monday morning. WHAT AN INCONVINIENCE I TELL YOU. They were very rude and only looking to benefit the facility. It shows how they care more about profitability than families. SHUT THEM DOWN DONT BRING YOUR KIDS HERE THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB IS FREE ACCROSS THE STREET. read more

My son has been going to this YMCA since he was in Kinder now he will be in 5th grade! The academic enrichment program is awesome here staff is amazing... My son also learned how to swim here perfect place for kids. read more

Thank you to 'my local YMCA' my small child knows the words: chunky, racist, retarded and sex. Children of ALL ages run wild in sand and dirt, with minimal qualified supervision. Administratively the majority of the staff is completely unaware, irresponsible, unprofessional and inefficient. I can say MAYBE a couple people 'mean well' but I need more than someone to just mean well when caring for my child. I need people who are qualified. This place brings a WHOLE new meaning to 'you get what you pay for'. I am 100% completely disappointed in my experience and I would NEVER recommend this facility for any type of child care. read more

Just found out I can no longer attend the Lakewood Y cause they are no longer connected. Need to use the gym Monday thru Friday at 5:30am on a strict schedule.. Three times in the last three months no one was there to open on time. Looking for a new gym...asap. read more

Their website indicates that they offer a free week, but when I called to confirm, they indicated that the week had changed to a free day. When I arrived for our free day, to use the pool, they said that the free day doesn't include the pool. I'm visiting town and wanted somewhere to take my kids for a swim. They should incorporate more options and update their website. read more

Alas, Deborah has left to another country. I don't know anything about the replacement yoga teacher since I haven't been to that class since Deborah left. Another reason I dropped my rating to 3 stars is that there was a bit of drama happening in the parking lot today and I'm not sure if this location is maybe getting a little rough? read more