Kamloops Community YMCA-YWCA

Never mind that we were harassed for using the women's change room because there are no showers, no locking lockers and no bathroom in the family change room.....My child was DROWNING in the middle of the pool there today and NOT ONE lifeguard noticed him.... yelling for help while going under, ME waving them down, OR me jumping into the pool in my outside clothes to SAVE HIM.Another PARENT had to come to our aid, as he had also noticed that none of the lifeguards were doing their job.So besides being harassed after enrolling my child in swim lessons and NOT being notified that they were ill equipped for family's to attend, my kid literally almost drowned in a ONE POOL facility that had lifeguards walking around.He is still shaking because he was traumatized.I am SO glad that I walked back in when I did....I feel like if he would have been left a moment longer that he would have needed resuscitation.So beyond scared to leave my child in the care of someone else again, as I have PTSD and this whole experience just left us feeling like we can't trust the lifeguards, who are literally payed to watch over and save people.They literally cannot notice the body language and sounds of a child drowning.... and told me after that they did NOT notice me jump in in my dress and save him. Didn't notice that another parent had to come to our aid.SO UNPROFFESIONAL.And then the manager" I am left with contact information for is on holiday and will not be back to until August 7th.Again

I've been apart of this gym for many years, I love the hotub jets, the best in the world in my opinion! The classes are usually good though some instructors are better than others. It does get crowded but I have always felt comfortable with the people who go. It does have things I wish were updated such as the change rooms and showers. Dumb idea to put new stalls in the woman's showers as it took a 6 possible shower spots down to 3 in a heartbeat. I hate that! One is so weak it might as well be 2 working showers. Also think the paint job in the pool is a foul shade of brown..looked better before. Like the new pool lights though. Despite these grievances though it's the only gym I've managed to stay committed to long term so 4 stars!

Friendly staff. I always feel welcome at the YMCA/YWCA fitness department is very knowledgable about all equipment. Swimming pool is always great, has a rope swing and diving board as well as a hot tub and sauna. 10/10 would recommend for a nice fun time or relaxing time or even a good workout

Great classes and has everything you need! Would be better if more classes were offered outside of regular working hours though but the environment is nice, staff are very friendly and there is no ego at the gym. Lots of good equipment in good condition.

This has been our family gym for almost 20 years and we are so grateful for it! The classes, pool, cardio/weight areas have all been utilized by us over the years. The staff is always there to help and support....it is fun to be part of the camaraderie!

Friendly staff, kept clean and tidy, and has all the exercise equipment a person would need for a good workout. Not all equipment is new, but it all works as intended.Crowded in weight areas during peak hours, but this isn't different from any other gym. Not sure why there was a complaint about using plates/lifting heavy in one of the reviews. I've used plates on a barbell or trap bar upstairs when dead-lifting, for over a month. I've never heard a single complaint. Of course it makes an abrupt noise when I lower the weight to the ground - I don't slam/drop it like a jerk either. If a person can't set weights down reasonably, they shouldn't be lifting that heavy.Exercise classes, access to pool/sauna/hot-tub, and use of equipment all included in monthly fee. Friendly place where everyone is welcome. It's a great value.

Amazing staff.Everything you need between both locations.Great price.A great mix of people.All levels of fitness.Tons of Classes.I recommend the Y highly.

It's pretty good here, lots of programs to choose from. It can be a little pricey, especially for drop ins. Gym is a little lacking in equipment at both locations in town, but facilities are nice and trainers friendly.

Staff is friendly. My wife and I love it, it meets our needs perfectly. Although the gym building and equipment is older and could benefit from updating, it's ok because it's very well maintained and the place is really clean compared to other gyms we've been to. Thanks to the staff there.