• 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 to 6 years old for members with Adult Plus Children memberships
• 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 *closes 15 minutes prior to facility closing*
• Group Water Exercise Classes: Variety of classes
• Beautiful Oversized Gymnasium: Family, Adult, Teen Pick-Up Basketball, Pick-Up Volleyball and Pickleball *closes 15 minutes prior to facility closing*

• Co-ed Sauna (18+ only)
• 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 a Variety of Personal Training Options
• Stretch Therapy
• 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 like basketball, soccer, flag-football and more.
• Swim Lessons (private or group)

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.

Facility Hours

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

Holiday Hours

Click here to find a list of our Holiday Hours.

Family Build & Play

Available every day during hours of operation in the Lobby.

Kids’ Club Hours

Ages 6 weeks – 11 years (2 hour limit per day)

• Sunday: 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. *Ages 6 weeks to 6 years only*
• Monday – Thursday: 4:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
• Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Outdoor Pools

Our outdoor pools will open over Memorial Day weekend in 2026.

Click here to find hours for this summer!