Ymca Day Camp

I was member and coached youth sports in ninety’s. Experience was mostly good. Now I return and coach youth again. The youth basketball league is the lowest quality I have seen after twenty some odd teams. Almost 30 teams. Basketball. Baseball. Soccer. Football. Some in Missouri ark various. Clams a tryout but many players don’t tryout or draft. All buddy buddy. The imbalance is huge. Supposed be 9 thru 11 boys with girl teams but some teams a head taller than rest of league. And obviously not check supposed age. Political is understatement I will say most employees nice and facility’s decent

I drive across the US and visit lots of YMCAs. This is one of my favorites by far. Everyone who works here was so nice and friendly and helpful. The gym and workout areas were great, the pool was amazing, the dry sauna worked fine. They even have a meditation yurt! I had a couple of issues come up with me as a traveller, and the staff went above and beyond, especially Katherine really took the time to help me out. Appreciate y’all so much!

I came to this YMCA while on Thanksgiving vacation & it was great! The staff was super friendly & they have everything you need to get a great workout! Sauna, weight room, track to walk/jog, cardio machines, a pool & a basketball court! 10/10 experience, I will definitely come again when we come back to Hot Springs!

This is lengthy but here it goes… young mother and her daughter. Upon entering the facility, the mother was publicly addressed by Mary at the front desk in a loud and authoritative tone regarding her shorts and a supposed dress code violation. It was made clear that this was the first time the mother had even been made aware of the rules. What was especially troubling was that this reprimand occurred in front of a male member, causing further embarrassment. Later, I overheard the mother quietly explain that she had recently gained 30 pounds, was a single parent, and could not currently afford new clothing. She was clearly humiliated—not only by the tone of the exchange but also by the very public nature of it. When she expressed how uncomfortable she felt, Mary told her the man was simply the maintenance worker. That was not true. Even if he had been, it does not excuse the public nature of the reprimand. There is no justification for embarrassing a member in front of anyone. Staff should demonstrate empathy, professionalism, and discretion—especially in a community space meant to support health and wellness for all. Unfortunately, this is not the first time I’ve observed staff interactions at this location that come across as impatient or unkind. I urge leadership to address this pattern and ensure that staff are properly trained in respectful communication and conflict resolution. The YMCA should be a welcoming, uplifting place for every member—regardless of their appearance, background, or circumstances. Incidents like this only undermine that mission.

the ceo did'nt want me there due to that i was a stealth camper and needed somewhere to shower i used the pool sometimes it was nice to have that secret locker