I actually love YMCA MEM. It has everything that I need and it’s peaceful with good people.

I wish my membership didnt go up. I also wish they would switch to air dyers instead of paper towels which would same them money. I wish the pickle ball court didnt cost extra money to use. I wish they had more open basketball and there was free swing in the pool. Everytime I use the pool they have classes or schools so I cant use the pool.

My daughter’s experience at this camp has changed drastically over the past 2 summers since the change in leadership, with this year being the worst experience she has had. After attending this camp for the past 5+ years, she will not be returning next summer. We paid for virtually every week, and she did not attend many of those days because she was unhappy. Very few activities were planned, as well as a significant reduction in swim time. 30 minutes of swim during an 8 hour day is ridiculous. We also heard about “meditation” time, which seems like the counselors basically stuck their campers in a room for “quiet” time for what was hours a day so they did not need to engage with the children. We are very disappointed with the direction of the camp and the negative changes that have occurred.

Love it

I’m sorry I have to say 0 but I have too, main reason is putting troubled children into a adult locker room, the screaming so bad it literally popped my left ear, turning lights out while in shower over and over again, making it dangerous to walk out, especially with the mess that is made by them to easily trip over. Myself and I am sure I can speak for others who are there to get their work out in and maybe a chance to relax for a few minutes in spa area after their work out, before going to work. Insanity in the locker room ruins my entire day putting me in a hostile state and I am paying for that, you’re gym (troubled child care center) should be paying us to put up with this craziness, it defeats the whole purpose of working out. I wouldn’t recommend my worse enemy to attend here. I understand this is over now, I was avoiding coming and going to leave, if it starts back up you can cancel me and my wife’s membership. I believe your management needs to straighten out their priorities, are they a gym or troubled child care center, I am sure everyone else feels the same, it’s discussed often in locker room,

Staff exceptional facilities very well maintained

You have a variety of programs for all ages. The staff is friendly along with all all of your patrons. You have outstanding instructors that are able to modify to accommodate everybody’s needs as much as it can be done within the program.

Very enjoyable at the YMCA.i wish on weekends they were open later.

The counselors where knowledgeable, professional and kind. It was a pleasure to see them interact with the children. Our granddaughter enjoyed the program and came away with improved social skills that will help her as she enters Pre-K this fall. I could not have been happier with our experience.

My kids love coming to Summer Camp at the Sussex YMCA, and overall, we have had a positive experience. My only concern is regarding the nut-safe environment noted in the camp portal.

I have a daughter with Celiac Disease, which can make finding a lunch option that she enjoys and can safely bring to camp more challenging. She brought a sandwich with hazelnut spread one day and was told by a counselor to stop eating it and walk down the hill inside to finish her sandwich. This greatly upset her, and she has since refused to bring that lunch again because she felt embarrassed or uncomfortable after the interaction and comments from other children.

My concern is less about the policy itself and more about how it was handled. If the camp has a nut-free policy, I would have expected that to be clearly communicated to parents in advance, rather than addressing it in a way that made my daughter feel singled out. It also gave me the impression that there may be an environment where children are encouraged to report on one another rather than simply allowing counselors to handle policy concerns appropriately and confidentially.

Aside from this experience, my kids really enjoy camp and will absolutely be returning for Summer 2027. I would just hope that the nut-free policy is clearly stated in the camp portal and registration information for next year so parents can plan appropriately and avoid situations like this.

Most of the staff is great, except Betty who has been disrespectful

Camp kept my very active son busy and engaged. He also became a more confident swimmer. I watched as he formed friendships with other campers and counselors throughout the summer.

my son loves the camp here, he has a great time each summer he’s attended

It could be somewhat pricey for some people.

Didn’t love the science program but unsure if it’s just that it didn’t suit our family

Joined primarily to swim but the pool is too cold

This is our 3rd year attending Sussex County YMCA summer camp and it was the least joyful experience we have ever had. Something has shifted at the camp between last summer and this summer.

We are not adverse to kids getting dirty or wet however they have repeatedly come home with clothes ruined due to mud stains and their socks and shoes soaked to the point of their feet being in pain from being in wet sneakers for 10 hours. This did not happen at all in prior summers.
My kids came home telling stories about how they were hit and kicked by other campers with counselors nearby with little to no intervention from them unless my kid approached the counselor. Even after telling them, they were hit or kicked by the camper a second time.
My son's shirt was stolen from the locker room and threw in the upper field the first day. We understand kids will be kids, and we do not believe our kids are 100% innocent in all things however, the lack of supervision and/or physical outbursts from children have never been to this level.
I was optimistic about the app that was used this summer however, was shocked that the lived experience of using the app resulted in less communication from the YMCA. Access to the app wasn't provided until after the start of the first day so i had to contact the YMCA before camp started to get conformation on before camp information. Each week received notification of document update regarding information for the following week yet there was never anything there.
We are extremely disappointed in the camp and if it wasn't for the astronomical amount of money we paid and the limited access to alternative child care, we would have pulled our kids out.
We are appalled by how this summer has turned out and will not be sending our kids back to the camp, let alone recommend it to others.

I love to use the pool and hot tub every time I go. I go in the hot tub to warm up and then go in the pool to cool off right after I get too hot to stay in the hot tub. The jets are the best part of the hot tub. I love the feeling of the jets on my body.

I like everything about it. Except that the family bathroom should be for families with kids not couples.....not sure if that makes sense

Love the yoga & Zumba classes

Not just a place to stay in shape … the SCYMCA supports the whole family.

The members should not have to test to be in the pool unless they are in a program or wear those ridiculous Bracelet

To many *** holes

The Sussex Y in Hardyston is extremely family oriented, the staff is very friendly and welcoming.

The gym portion is so overcrowded no matter when you go it is and the people that use the machines are always on their phones. Something that is making me consider going somewhere else.