The Helena Family YMCA runs theme-based summer day camps for kids entering kindergarten through 6th grade, including City Explorers Camp, which combines weekly themes, hands-on activities, creative projects, age-appropriate field trips, outdoor play and weekly swimming supervised by certified lifeguards. It also operates the outdoor YMCA Camp Child in Elliston.
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★★★★★Just a Helena GuyI’ve been a longtime member of the YMCA for many years, and I have appreciated so many employees over that time. They have all always been so wonderful and kind to me, and I’ve had many positive experiences here throughout the years. But I felt compelled to say something about April. Since she has been there, the YMCA has felt noticeably cleaner, more welcoming, and more cared for. You can tell she takes pride in what she does. The atmosphere feels brighter, organized, and genuinely inviting the moment you walk in. At my age, you notice when someone truly cares, and she absolutely does. It’s not just about cleanliness — it’s the feeling that someone is paying attention and wants members to feel comfortable and welcomed. That kind of effort means a lot, especially to longtime members like myself. I tell April often how much her hard work is noticed and appreciated, but I wanted to acknowledge it in more ways than one. People do notice the difference she makes every day, and it deserves to be recognized.
★★★★★Andrew StantonOlder facility, but I enjoy seeing those around the country. Makes it feel like it’s not a copy-paste chain gyms, lots of Y buildings are unique and that’s what I like about the Y. Found it very odd to see signs like “clothing must be worn when showering in the open style showers” and the ones which have stalls say “curtains must be fully closed when showering” lmao. Never seen anything like that before and why would men even care as much about this. Weird to see this in a state like Montana where men take pride in hunting, fishing, serving the military and at the same time having such feminine views and behavior about this. Shower drain was clogged and was pooling, probably a temporary drain issue. Hate to give Y anything less than 5 stars, they are doing great things for kids and is a non-profit, Christian and historic organization. But I can see why people of Helena would want to have a newer Y, bigger pool, family locker rooms for kids, upgraded equipment and stuff because there is only one Y in Helena which has a pretty big population for MT cities.
★★High Country Courier High Country Courier Montana!Never able to plan for my workouts because one day it's open until 9, the next 7, the next 6. I'm going to go ahead and go elsewhere for my workouts. What the hell? I have it two stars Because I've met nice people there.
★★★★★Matthew FleenorI’m a traveler from another state. Helena Y took me in like one of their own. Friendly and helpful and down-to-earth. Def recommend if you are in need.
★Maghan RadcliffIf I could give negative stars I would. This place is a joke! They will charge you thousands of dollars, then double charge you on top of that. Then try and make it your fault they had to refund your money when you bring it to there attention! And Judi the "CEO" thinks she has the right to talk to people with the up most disrespect.They do NOT care about you or your child just their paycheck it's sad .