Before & After School Care

Offered at Carrcroft, Claymont, Forwood, Hanby, Lancashire, Lombardy, Maple Lane, and Mt. Pleasant Elementary Schools.

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Programs

Our program lineup has something for everyone – fitness, sports, swim lessons, arts, and more!

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Brandywine Y Summer Camp

Day and specialty camps at the YMCA of Delaware Brandywine 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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Summer Pool Season!

The Hanby Outdoor Pool is open:
  • Monday-Friday: 3 – 8 p.m.
  • Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Activity Schedule:

  • Mondays: Music Night – Enjoy music from various genres every week.
  • Tuesdays: Trivia/Bingo – Show off your skills with an evening of fun and friendly competition at our Trivia or Bingo Night.
  • Wednesdays: Yard Games – Gather for a fun-filled evening of outdoor games. Bring your competitive spirit and enjoy corn hole, giant connect four, and more.
  • Thursdays: Thirsty Thursdays – Enjoy a free beverage by the pool. One per person.
  • Fridays: Freeze Pop Friday – Cool off with a free Freeze Pop each Friday. One per person.

My Zone Heart Rate Training

Myzone is the most relevant and versatile fitness tracker on the market. Using technology to provide real-time feedback on heart rate, calories, and effort, Myzone ensures that you get accurate feedback on all of your exercise, wherever and however you choose to train. Achieve your health and fitness goals, with motivational support from friends through our Myzone social network, and utilize our unique Myzone Effort Points (MEPs) system to earn the credit you deserve.

Ask us about how you can join our community of 100+ My Zone Training Members.

Summer Program Registration

Locations: Brandywine YMCA, Central YMCA, Dover YMCA, Middletown YMCA, Sussex YMCA, Walnut Street YMCA, Western YMCA, Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, United States +7 more

Register for Summer I and II programs. Choose from Swim Lessons, Enrichment Workshops, Basketball & Volleyball Skills, Small Group Training, and more!   Summer Program Dates Summer 1 Sports Skills...

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Fall 1 Program Registration

Locations: Brandywine YMCA, Central YMCA, Dover YMCA, Middletown YMCA, Sussex YMCA, Walnut Street YMCA, Western YMCA, Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, United States +7 more

The Y has so many programs to choose from it’s hard to pick just one! Want to learn how to swim? Interested in youth sports? Or, are art projects more your passion? Browse...

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Refer your friends in July & get $25

Locations: Brandywine YMCA, Central YMCA, Dover YMCA, Middletown YMCA, Sussex YMCA, Walnut Street YMCA, Western YMCA, Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, United States +7 more

Everything is better with friends During the month of July, receive a $25 credit toward your membership fees for every friend who joins. Plus, your friend will pay $0 Joiner fee! It...

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Fall Sports League Registration

Locations: Brandywine YMCA, Middletown YMCA, Western YMCA, Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, United States +3 more

We love team sports at the Y! They are a great way for kids to learn new skills, practice discipline, meet new friends, and have fun! Flag Football, Soccer, Basketball...

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Duck Hunt

Locations: Brandywine YMCA 3 Mount Lebanon Road, Wilmington, DE

Find a mini duck hidden around the branch from July 15-18. Bring it to the membership desk by July 18 and get entered to win a free month of membership.

Rubber Ducky Day

Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, United States

Get ready to quack up! Thursday, July 18th we’re celebrating Rubber Ducky Day at our outdoor pool or front desk. Grab a duck while supplies last and let’s keep the...

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Statewide Job Fair

Locations: Brandywine YMCA, Central YMCA, Dover YMCA, Middletown YMCA, Sussex YMCA, Walnut Street YMCA, Western YMCA, Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, United States +7 more

The YMCA of Delaware is hiring before & after school care counselors, childcare staff and more. Stop by any YMCA of Delaware location on July 18th and learn more about...

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Parents’ Day

Locations: Brandywine YMCA, Central YMCA, Dover YMCA, Middletown YMCA, Sussex YMCA, Western YMCA, Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, United States +6 more

In honor of National Parents' Day, we are celebrating all that parents do for their children throughout the year. Join us in the Lobby for some healthy snacks In 1994,...

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  • Fitness Center: State of the Art Cardio Equipment, Strength Circuit, Free Weights
  • Functional Training Center: Monkey Bars, Plyo Box, Heavy Bag and more
  • Two Indoor pools
  • One outdoor pool at the Hanby Outdoor Center
  • Basketball Gymnasium
  • Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms
  • Family Locker Room
  • Sauna
  • Over 100 group exercise classes weekly- HIIT, Yoga, Pilates, Barre, Spinning, Zumba, BodyCombat and more
  • Aquatic Group Fitness Classes
  • Small Group Training- TRX, Kettlebell, GRIT
  • Free Fitness Consultations
  • Access to Personal Training
  • Instructional Children’s Classes: Swimming, Dance, Karate and more
  • Youth Sports including Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball and more
  • Preschool Program
  • Before and After School Care
  • Summer Day Camp
  • Free babysitting while You Work Out
  • Youth in Government

Take a Tour

Take a look inside our facilities. Click here!

 

FACILITY HOURS

Monday-Friday: 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday: 12 – 6 p.m.

HANBY OUTDOOR POOL

Click here to see Outdoor Pool hours

Kids’ Zone

(Ages 3 months – 5 years)

Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Monday – Thursday: 5 – 8 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Sunday: 12 -3 p.m.

Youth Fitness Center

(Ages 6 – 11 years)

Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Monday – Thursday: 5 – 8 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Sunday: 12 -3 p.m.

For the most up to date holiday schedules, visit the Locations & Hours page.

 

Carolan Cross

Community VP/Sr. Executive Director, Brandywine YMCA
(302) 478-3202

Liz Ackroyd

Youth Development Coordinator
(302) 510-1180

Davina Anderson

Director of Membership Sales & Engagement
(302) 510-1186

Clark Bickling

Swim Team Registrar
(302) 227-3638

Megan Capobianco

Member Experience and Sales Associate
(302) 510-1183

Steph Gant

Asst. Health & Wellness Director
(302) 478-9622 ext. 4321

Lindsay Glunt

Branch Registrar
(302) 478-9622

Gary Karp

Camp & Before and After School Care Director
(302) 478-8579

Sarah Kelly

Director of Aquatic Operations
(302) 478-3106

Dot McFadden

Senior Health & Wellness Director
(302) 510-1175

Samuel Meck

Sr. Facilities Director
(302) 510-1235

Bridget O’Connor

Preschool & Family Director
(302) 478-8591

Elizabeth Schaff

Senior Child Development Director
(302) 478-8306

Kerry Smith

Sr. Business Manager
(302) 478-8304


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Our Mission


To empower youth, foster healthy living, and promote strong communities.