Before & After School Care

YMCA Brandywine’s care is offered at Carrcroft, Claymont, Forwood, Hanby, Lancashire, Lombardy, Maple Lane, and Mt. Pleasant Elementary Schools.

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Programs

YMCA Brandywine in Wilmington DE’s program lineup has something for everyone – fitness, sports, swim lessons, arts, and more!

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Brandywine YMCA Summer Camp

Day and specialty camps at the Brandywine 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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Introducing Kids’ Club!

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!

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Spring 1 & 2 Registration is HERE!

Our Spring Session is almost here! Register here for our fabulous programs:

  • Swim Lessons (Spring I registration only)
  • Summer Camp
  • Young Artists’ Studio
  • Sports Skills
  • Dance
  • Small Group Training
  • And more!

*Spring 1 programs start February 24. Spring 2 programs start April 14.


Women’s Business EXPO

Wednesday, March 19 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 5 – 7 p.m.

We are highlighting local women-owned businesses in honor of Women’s History Month. Come check out some great local businesses!

If you are interested in participating please use this link to reserve your table. Know of someone who would love to join us? Share with them, too!


February Refer A Friend

  • When your friend(s) joins, we will waive their joiner fee & we will add a $50 credit to your account!
  • Every Friend Counts – the more friends you refer, the more money you save!
  • Must join in-person. Referring member must be present. New member must be a full-pay membership and not had a YMCA of Delaware membership within the last 90 days. Does not combine with other discounts.
  • Hurry! Offer Ends February 28th!

We Wear Black

Please join us as we honor Black History Month! YMCA employees will once again take part in the #wewearblack initiative and wear black each Friday in February.

NCC Division of Police Recruiting

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

February 24 | 5:00 - 9:00 pm Brandywine YMCA | 3 Mount Lebanon Rd. Wilmington, DE 19803 Interested in working for the NCC Division of Police? Stop by and meet...

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Higher Education Fair

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

February 27 | 4:00 - 6:00 pm The Philadelphia Collegiate Network will host an Education Fair in our branch. Representatives from colleges and universities from Delaware, Southern New Jersey, and...

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Before & After School Care Early Registration

Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Brandywine YMCA, Central YMCA, Dover YMCA, Middletown YMCA, Sussex YMCA, Walnut Street YMCA, Western YMCA, YMCA of Delaware +8 more

Summer is just around the corner, which means it's time to get your childcare plans set for the 2025-2026 school year. The YMCA of Delaware is committed to providing children...

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Cycle-A-Thon & Zumbathon

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

Join us for our Cycle-A-Thon and Zumbathon hosted at the Brandywine YMCA! Event Details: Cycle - $35/hr or $50 for both! Zumba - $25 Spots are limited, Register here. Unleash...

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$25 – $50

St Patrick’s Day

Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Brandywine YMCA, Central YMCA, Dover YMCA, Middletown YMCA, Sussex YMCA, Western YMCA 2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE +6 more

Spend your St. Patrick's Day at the Y! We'll have Lucky Leprechaun workouts with prizes up for grabs and green smoothies in the lobby! Stop by the Membership desk for...

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Event Series Women’s Business EXPO

Women’s Business EXPO

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

We are highlighting local women-owned businesses in honor of Women's History Month. Come check out some great local businesses! If you are interested in participating please use this link to...

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Event Series Women’s Business EXPO

Women’s Business EXPO

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

We are highlighting local women-owned businesses in honor of Women's History Month. Come check out some great local businesses! If you are interested in participating please use this link to...

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Diabetes Alert Day

Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Brandywine YMCA, Central YMCA, Dover YMCA, Middletown YMCA, Sussex YMCA, Western YMCA, YMCA of Delaware +7 more

This Diabetes Alert Day, the Y encourages you to take a moment and assess your risk. The numbers are shocking – 96 million American adults have prediabetes and 80% don’t...

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Healthy Kids Day

Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Brandywine YMCA, Dover YMCA, Middletown YMCA, Sussex YMCA, Western YMCA, YMCA of Delaware, Walnut Street YMCA 1000 North Walnut Street, Wilmington, DE, United States +7 more

For more than 30 years, Healthy Kids Day has celebrated kids’ mental and physical health, while teaching healthy habits for kids and families, encouraging active play and inspiring a lifetime...

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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

HOLIDAY HOURS 2025

Click here to see the 2025 Holiday Hours.

Kids’ Club

(Ages 6 weeks – 12 years)

Monday – Thursday:

  • 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. *Ages 6 weeks to 5 years only
  • 5 – 8 p.m.

Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. *Ages 6 weeks to 5 years only
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

Director, Before & After School Enrichment & Sports
(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 Specialist
(302) 510-1183

Steph Gant

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

Lindsay Glunt

Member Experience and Sales Specialist
(302) 478-9622

Gary Karp

Director, Camp and Teens
(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.