Sammamish Community YMCA

Sammamish YMCA summer camp - 0 stars Swim lessons - 4 stars Family space - 0 stars Sammamish YMCA summer camp - 0 stars: The program is run by teenagers. They change or leave as this is just a summer job for them. This prevents little children from bonding with them. The old lady meant to supervise the teenagers called me from her personal cell phone, made wildly developmentally inappropriate accusations about my child, and demanded an immediate early pickup. The site supervisor was never in the building to guide staff or engage with parents. Instead, he unexpectedly paused my child's entry to the camp—even though we had already paid in full. After substantial emotional distress for my child and our family, I unrolled him entirely and lost tuition for the weeks he refused entry. Swim lessons - 4 stars: The Sammamish YMCA swim classes are also ran by teenagers. I have seen a couple with a chip on their shoulder, but most are kind towards young children. I had an experience once where the instructor was a no-show! I got the runarounds to get a refund for that class. FYI, they do not offer makeup classes or refund if your child misses a class due to illness. This is unlike other swim schools. I like that their classes are twice a week and that they have two big pools. Family space - 0 stars: There is no designated space where parents and children can work out together. A staff member rudely interrupted our workout to state children weren't allowed in the area. If that is the rule, post clear signage instead of interrupting and treating paying members rudely.