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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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.
Learn MoreBear-Glasgow YMCA in Newark, DE’s program lineup has something for everyone – fitness, sports, swim lessons, arts, and more!
Search ProgramsPlease note that the Bear-Glasgow Family Y will close at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 17th for a staff meeting. The pool and gymnasium will close at 2:15 p.m. YMCA of Delaware membership allows you to access any YMCA in the state and many others out of state. Please see a list of YMCA of Delaware locations here. The Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA will open with a normal operating schedule on Monday, November 18th. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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.
November is Diabetes Awareness Month! – What’s Your Number? It’s time to check your risk for prediabetes/diabetes. 1 in 3 Americans is at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes without realizing it. When it comes to prediabetes, knowing your risk level isn’t just powerful; it could change your life.
Here’s the good news—Type 2 diabetes can often be prevented! With a little exercise and dietary changes, prediabetes can be reversed, and the YMCA is here to support you on that journey.
Join our YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) and find a community that understands your struggles and will help keep you motivated! And the best part? Our program is covered by most insurance providers, so there’s no out-of-pocket cost for you!
Know your number: Take the quiz here!
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!
The gym will be closed from 1 – 4 p.m. for basketball clinics on the following dates:
The Y is stockpiling items to give back to those in need throughout our communities. We’ll be accepting winter hats, gloves, scarves, winter coats, canned food, and non-perishable food at...
*TIME TBD* Celebrate gratitude and fitness together at the Y! Join us the Friday after Thanksgiving for our annual Thanksgiving Fitness Fest with a variety of 45-minute classes led by...
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.
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.
Ages 6 weeks – 6 years (2 hour limit per day)
Ages 6 – 11 years (90-minute limit per day)
To empower youth, foster healthy living, and promote strong communities.
Practice like the pros! In partnership with the Delaware Blue Coats, the YMCA of Delaware is registering for the Junior Coats Basketball League! Spots are filling up quickly for the upcoming season, learn more and sign up here!
The Y is stockpiling winter hats, gloves, scarves, winter coats, canned food, and non-perishable food to give back to those in need throughout our communities from November 4th through November 22nd. Learn more here.
