Clc- Ymca Pre-K

This is a decent facility and the staff is great however I have a few peeves... The membership pricing structure: A family consisting of 2 parents and any number of offspring is 83 a month. An individual is 60?

I worked out at this YMCA back in 2021 when I lived here and just returned again. I enjoyed the facilities then and am looking forward to a great summer exercising here again. Mostly why I am writing a review is to highlight a particular employee for their great customer service. My husband and I both remembered Sam from back when we were members in 2021 as he left a great impression on both of us. Today we had the pleasure of being enrolled by him. Sam was kind, helpful, informative, and enjoyable to interact with as he set up our membership. He made a positive impact on our day and we look forward to seeing his face again when we return for our workouts. The YMCA is lucky to have him as an employee.

The Central Lincoln County YMCA in Damariscotta is the best! The facility is new, clean, and has everything you could want! From a full workout area to a large basketball court, indoor track, and tennis courts, the CLC Y has it all. Childcare, fitness classes, and a large playground are also available at CLC. I have been a member for close to a year and a half and absolutely love it.

My review is mainly for the fitness facilities/classes, and it's really a 2.5. Agree the overall aesthetic post renovation is lovely, light and modern, particularly for a Y. Which makes it that much more frustrating that the fitness center parts are so odd. Examples: 1. In the main exercise equipment area, it is next to impossible to find space to do your own thing - such as non-machine exercises like jumping jacks, other calisthenics, or stretching. I typically find myself in a corner, hitting my legs against an office door, or scrunched against a machine. Often see people using the hallway to the locker room. I've asked if I could use an empty fitness class room (ie yoga etc) and staff told me no - the rooms are locked and unavailable outside of class use. 2. Same amt of treadmills as an average hotel gym, which I am in often. And pretty basic given recent upgrade investments - no screens, and often not centered and therefore loud. 3. Speaking of screens: there are 3 or 4 flatscreens on one wall, which are not viewable from the treadmills, or other commonly used cardio equipment; and overall an odd / awkward placement choice. Rarely see anyone actually easily watching them - so why bother? 4. Fitness Classes: stopped attending here and paying to attend elsewhere. Somewhat due to lower-challenge level and lack of experienced teachers (overl-ookable) but mostly due to odd, distracting energy and set-up in class rooms. Example: spin classes occur in a long, large room without surround sound and just a sad speaker. Any spin attendee or teacher knows loud and good quality music is vital. Bikes are never set-up the same and have to be moved. Again, post hefty investments seems like a big overlook and a huge miss. Big fan of what YMCAs provide and the Farm program here seems pretty amazing. Just always leave feeling frustrated at the inconsistencies between a clearly large budget renovation and the fitness center experience.

Tennis courts are tooooo expensive (because of $10 non member fee added) , no discount for seniors, and kids...defined as under 16 play free....as do whomever they are playing with. Anyone out there have a 15 year old tennis player I can borrow ?