Ymca

I don't know what I would do without the Jordan YMCA! My kids go there after school and get to swim twice a week. They have their homework done when I pick them up which is HUGE for a single working mom. We have done the soccer, swim lessons, tumbling (wouldn't recommend), and the basketball. Plus because I am poor I get an even better discount on activities and after shool care. My kids have formed great friendships with the counselors and the other kids. It really feels like a community center.

It is a great deal, depending on how often you use it. For a while, I just took individual classes (pilates) at the Baxter YMCA (southside). I recently got a membership and wish I had done it earlier. There is a pretty cool indoor playground, which is great for helping my son burn off energy when it is yucky outside. The free child watch area is great for me - right now I am on my own, and having that time for myself (even on a treadmill!!) has been fantastic. I know he is in good hands while I am having some time to myself and doing something healthy at the same time. I haven't been to the one on 71st Street yet.

I love the YMCA, but the one near 71st street is fairly new. I have signed up my children for a couple of different classes and all of them were canceled due to lack of enrollment. From now on I go to the Jordan YMCA for classes. It is a little futher, but this one has the client bais built up. Now, the 71st YMCA is not all bad. My kids love going to the babysitters when I am trying to exersice.

We go to the Fort Ben Y and I really like it.Its affordable , has daycare ( that I feel is safe and Loving) and they have great classes,I really enjoy the water aerobics and the Zumba classses. Check it out! T...I find myself always responding to your request!! I sent it then realized it was you and had to edit !! Too funny!!!!