YMCA Kids’ Club provides a secure, engaging space for children ages 6 weeks to 11 years while parents enjoy YMCA facilities. Available at most YMCA of Delaware locations, Kids’ Club offers fun activities tailored to every age group. Kids’ Club is a free service for members with Adult Plus Children memberships. Enjoy up to 2 hours of care per day—an incredible value of up to 60 hours of childcare each month, worth more than $900 per child!
When & Where:
Hours and availability vary by branch. Check with your local YMCA for details.
Kids’ Club 2025 Update
Starting January 1, 2025, here’s what you can look forward to at all YMCA of Delaware locations!
Discover, Learn, and Play: Exciting Program
The new YMCA Kids’ Club is rolling out an exciting new program designed to make learning fun and engaging! With age-appropriate creative themes and hands-on activities, kids will explore new ideas, build skills, and spark their imaginations. From science experiments and art projects to team-building games, every session is packed with opportunities for discovery and growth in a safe and supportive environment.
Exclusive Membership Access
- Starting on January 1, 2025, Kids’ Club is available only to families with Adult plus Children membership types. Children must be listed as dependents on the membership.
- Parents/guardians must remain on-site while their children enjoy Kids’ Club.
- Kids’ Club is available to guests for a fee of $15 per child, per visit. Guest passes can be purchased at the front desk.
- Visiting members from other YMCAs with national reciprocity privileges can enjoy free access to Kids’ Club, provided the participating child is listed in the national system as a member. To participate, simply stop by the front membership desk to get your kids’ club pass.
Secure Check-In and Pick-Up Procedures
- Photo on File: Guardians and children must have a photo on file for security purposes. If no photo is available, please visit the front desk to complete this step before drop-off.
- Only adults age 18+ are permitted to drop off and pick up children from Kids’ Club.
- Check-In: At drop-off, scan your child’s membership card, provide your location within the facility, and confirm emergency contact information.
- Check-Out: Present your child’s membership card at pick-up. For added security, your photo must be on file to verify your identity.
For a full list of Kid’s Club policies, visit our policies page.
Our Commitment to Safety
- Extensive Staff Training: All Y staff members receive training annually in child abuse prevention, first aid, CPR and workplace safety.
- Secure Check-In/Check-Out Procedures: Every child is checked in and out using a secure process to ensure they are always in safe hands.
- Clean and Sanitized Spaces: Our facilities are regularly cleaned and sanitized to maintain a healthy environment for children to play and learn.
- Low Child-to-Staff Ratios: We maintain appropriate supervision ratios to ensure every child receives the attention and care they deserve.