About
The YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women, eliminating racism, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Located at 515 North St, White Plains, NY, it offers a wide range of community services including childcare, universal pre-kindergarten, after-school programs, summer camps, aquatics, fitness classes, health and wellness initiatives, and supportive housing for women.
The YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester maintains its pool temperature at 84 degrees Fahrenheit.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? Reviews for the YWCA are notably mixed across different programs and facilities. The swim school elicits strong contrasting opinions: one user highly praises recent improvements, dedicated staff, and their children's progress, while another vehemently criticizes it as disorganized with incompetent staff, poor communication, and unqualified instructors. Locker room conditions also receive varied feedback; one long-term pool member finds them spacious with ample showers, but another specifically highlights unsanitary conditions, overflowing trash, and broken showers in the men's/boys locker room during a busy event. The gymnastics class for 4-5 year olds is severely criticized for inadequate instruction, lack of child engagement, and a perceived disinterest from teachers. Despite these diverse experiences, a long-standing member expresses overall satisfaction with the pool membership, its value, lifeguards, and supportive program director.
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January 30th, 2024J B
I have been with the YWCA Swim School for the past few years with my two children. There was a point where it was rough but we stuck it out due to the lovely staff and I can say that there has been such a positive change. The instructors and lifeguards are wonderful and the continued progress in my children's swimming is great. I am so happy we stuck with them. Give this swim school a chance....you will not be disappointed!!!
October 27th, 2022J Rod
Hands down THE worst place to receive swim lessons for your child in Westchester. I have 3 kids. We have been to a few of the well know schools that are solely children swim schools. This staff are clueless children who look very lost and confused. No notices when teacher is absent you just show up and they either send you home or try to have a random lifeguard do the class. Zero organization and completely incompetent. I paid extra for priority JUST for swim classes what a waste
February 4th, 2024Avid Traveler
This review is for the mens/boys locker room at the pool. In the morning of Sunday 2/4/24 the 2nd day of Middies swim meet, the locker reeks of urine at an unbearable level. Trash is overflowing even with an extra garbage can. Out of 6 showers 4 are broken without knobs. They should really install some new shower knobs and hire a janitor when they have a busy meet.
June 29th, 2024Dale Schnebly
I've had a pool membership at the YWCA for four years. Locker room is large with plenty of dressing rooms and showers. Some of the other positives are the price, the lifeguards and other employees especially Ned Corona, Director, Program Operations & Membership. In my four years he's been helpful and supportive to any problems. Update 2024....still a member and still love this pool!
March 15th, 2023Krasivaya Ulibka
Gymnastics class for 4-5 yo is the worst! There is only one teacher with an assistant (who just stands around and doesn’t do much) and about 10 kids so all the kids just pretty much stand looking confused about what they should be doing. My kid was so confused that she started crying and my heart just broke in pieces. I wanted to run inside and help her out because the teacher was just helping out his favorites i guess. It’s not really a great place for kids to interact or have fun, they are just robots standing and waiting for directions while the teachers are not interested in getting to know the kids at all. Anyway, just another money making business. Another fact to consider is it’s great for moms who just want to drop the kids off and chit chat with other moms about random stuff like their husbands travelling or covid related topics, my ears were hurting from forced listening. I don’t want to know ladies and please keep it down or take it outside all your boring stories!
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
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| Monday | 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
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