Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA

Name: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA
Address: 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE
Telephone: (302) 836-9622
Rating: 4.4

351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE 19702

(302) 836-9622

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Bear Child Care

Check out YMCA Bear in Newark, DE’s Child Care options including Before and After School Care, School is Out care, and more!

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Bear Summer Camp

Day and specialty camps at the Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA share one thing: they’re about discovery and having the best summer of your life! Click here to learn more about our camps.

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Programs

Bear-Glasgow YMCA in Newark, DE’s program lineup has something for everyone – fitness, sports, swim lessons, arts, and more!

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Kids’ Zone & Youth Fitness Holiday Hours

Monday 12/23: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Tuesday 12/24: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Thursday 12/26: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Friday 12/27: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Monday 12/30: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Tuesday 12/31: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Wednesday 1/1: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Thursday 1/2: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Friday 1/3: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

*Please check the Hours section below for Kids’ Zone & Youth Fitness hours outside of the above dates.

Complimentary Fitness Center Orientation

You will meet with a trainer or instructor who will show you the basics of how to use the gym equipment. Contact your local Y to schedule an appointment today.

12 Days of Fitness Challenge

December 1 – 31

Stop by the membership desk on your 12th YMCA visit in December and pick up your prize! Virtual Y users are welcome to participate too! Simply keep a daily log of the virtual Y classes you take and submit at the branch after the 12th day. Be sure to include the date and class name.

Quantities are limited – first come, first-served. Visit the membership desk for details.

*Valid at all YMCA of Delaware locations December 1 – 31, 2024 while supplies last.

Additional Pickleball Options

From October 21st through December 31st, the Bear-Glasgow Family Y will offer additional Pickleball Free Play times to accommodate members from the Western Family YMCA while their gym undergoes renovations. As a YMCA of Delaware member, you have access to any YMCA location within the state, as well as any participating Nationwide YMCA. If you’re a Western Family YMCA member affected by the renovations, we encourage you to visit the Bear-Glasgow YMCA!

Saturday Basketball Clinics

The gym will be closed from 1 – 4 p.m. for basketball clinics on the following dates:

12/7
12/14
12/21

Events

December 2024

December 1 - December 31

12 Days of Fitness

Locations: YMCA of Delaware

January 2025

January 3, 2025 @ 5:00 pm

Blue Coats Play Day

Locations: Brandywine YMCA

Facility Features

Fitness Center (ages 12* and up): State-of-the-Art Cardio Equipment, Strength Circuit, Free Weights
*Youth ages 12 & 13 must go through a fitness orientation prior to using the Fitness Center and be accompanied by a parent/guardian during their visit.
Youth Fitness Center for Kids Ages 6 to 11 years old
Free Drop-In Babysitting for Children Ages 6 weeks – 6 years old
Spinning Studio with 50+ Spin Bikes
Functional Training Center: Monkey Bars, Plyo Box, Heavy Bag, Pendulum squat machine and more
Stretching/Training Room
TRX Group Training Classes: Basic, Advanced, and Specialty Classes
Small Group Training Classes for Everyone
Indoor pool: 8-lane, 25-yard pool
Group Water Exercise Classes: Variety of classes
Beautiful Oversized Gymnasium: Family, Adult, Teen Pick-Up Basketball, Pick-Up Volleyball and Pickleball

Co-ed Sauna
Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms
Family Locker Room
Outdoor Pool Complex: Family Fun Pool with Beach Entry and 8-Lane Pool
Over 100 Group Exercise Classes Weekly- HIIT, Yoga, Pilates, Barre, Spinning, Zumba, BodyPump, BodyCombat, GRIT and more
Heated Yoga
Free Fitness Consultations; Access to Variety of Personal Training Options
Monthly Member and Family Events
Classes for Preschool, Youth, and Family Fun (Swim Lessons, Dance, Family Zumba, Born to Move, etc.)
Variety of Youth Sports Options

Take a Video Tour

Take a look inside the Bear Glasgow YMCA in Newark, DE from the comfort of your home. Click here to see a short video showcasing our facility features.

Hours

Facility Hours

Monday-Friday: 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Family Build & Play Time

Stop by our Activity Room for fun and creative building activities using our Imagination Playground Blue Blocks! For parents and children, all ages are welcome.

Fridays 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Sundays 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.