Bedford Area Family YMCA — Local services in Bedford

Afterschool program is a piece of work. The director for afterschool says things like, "We have to advertise that we're all inclusive, but I just don't have the staff for it." and "I have 6 different sites, I am one person. I can't be at all of them every day to make sure the teachers are following my direction, and what am I going to do, fire them? I don't have enough staff as it is." Kids are bullied, teachers are told, nothing is done. They let my SIX YEAR OLD walk right out of the school and had no idea he was outside on the sidewalk right beside a road. One of the teachers calls kids names, the director says that since that teacher has worked there longer than her, there's no way he does things like that-so this teacher apparently does nothing wrong and has no consequences. They have no control over the children and have no idea how to gain control. Turn over is also a joke, with questionable hires. I could keep going. Please let me know if you'd like...

We absolutely love our local YMCA! The pool is our go-to but the gym has certainly proven to have all that we need when we take a break from the chlorine. We're looking forward to trying out the new courts when we have the chance, and we must say that the splash pad was such a wonderful addition and the kids have a blast waiting for the filled buckets to spill over on them. Your improvements to the Y have been refreshing. Now we just need to update that playground...

The lady at the desk has a massive attitude, they don't do their job correctly and they charged my daughter for over a year after I cancelled her membership. I told them look at the date last she went , over a year ago . I'll be taking them to court . She said she wasn't going to refund the money and I should've got it in writing. Scam artist is what they are . I feel sad for them having to scam children to make money . Pathetic and...