Western Family YMCA

(302) 709-9622

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Before & After School Care

Rise and shine, early birds! Before and After School Care registration is now open exclusively to current participants at the Western Family YMCA! Reserve your spot today and sign up online!

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Summer Camp

Day and specialty camps at the Western Family YMCA are about discovery and having the best summer of your life! Register by 3/17 to win a FREE week of camp! Click here to learn more.

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Programs

The Western Family YMCA’s program lineup has something for everyone – fitness, sports, swim lessons, arts, and more!

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BrainSavers

March 24th – May 22nd
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 1 – 2 p.m.

Discover a research-backed, holistic approach to vibrant aging with our BrainSavers at the YMCA. Elevate your vitality and resilience with BrainSavers at the YMCA, a dynamic instructor-led program designed to invigorate your mind and body. Experience the joys of independent living while enhancing your overall physical and cognitive health through our engaging curriculum. Learn more and register here.


Updated Outdoor Pickleball Courts

The newly updated outdoor pickleball courts are ready for play! Features include new asphalt, lights, and a professional, acrylic playing surface. Get ready to grab your paddles and experience the upgrade firsthand!

Courts will be available Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.


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!

Learn more here.


The Great Human Race 5K & International Food Festival

SAVE THE DATE | Sunday, September 14, 2025
Registration Opens at 9 a.m.
Race Starts at 10 a.m.
International Food Festival at 11 a.m.

Join us for the Western Family YMCA‘s Fourth Annual Great Human Race 5K at 10am, followed by our International Food Festival in partnership with the West Wilmington Seventh Day Adventist Church. This event is a celebration of what unites us as a community. Plus, enjoy a variety of foods from around the world, and entertainment for the entire family including special global performances, moon bounce, and more!

Register here!


Central YMCA Mission Market

Support the Mission Market & Get Involved with the Y!

The YMCA Mission Market at the Central YMCA is a free store open to the community, designed to combat hunger and support those in need. The Market offers shelf-stable and frozen food, clothes, and more—thanks to donations from our amazing local community members and partners.

Now, it’s your turn to help! Partner with the Western Family YMCA in support of the Mission Market. We’re collecting specific items to restock and keep providing for those who need it most.

Together, we can make a difference. Drop off your donations and be a part of something bigger!


High School Youth In Government

The Youth in Government (YIG) Program offers model legislative and judicial experiences for youth in grades 6 –12. Students learn by doing and have the opportunity to try their hand at leadership in an open and receptive learning environment. Complete an Interest Form here!


Coffee Corner

Coffee with a Cause – Become our Coffee Sponsor!

The Western Family YMCA is a non-profit organization, and all sponsorship dollars stay within our local community. By sponsoring our Coffee Corner, you can support our community while advertising your business. Join us in making a positive local impact! For more information, call our Western Family YMCA Branch.

 

March Fitness Challenge

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

Earn a free shirt when you visit the YMCA 17 times in March and download the YMCA360 App. Open to members 16+. Members MUST REGISTER BY MARCH 10th at the...

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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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Summer Program 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

It's time to register for all the incredible programs at the Y this summer! From youth sports to swim lessons, Small Group Training to Personal Training sessions, there's something for...

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Mother’s Day Flowers For Mom

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

Celebrate Mother's Day early at the Y as we'll hold special fitness classes and Mother's Day craft activities! Stop by the Membership Desk for more information. Happy Mother's Day!

Father’s Day Celebration

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

Join the Y as we kick off Father's Day weekend with coffee and healthy snacks in the lobby. Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there!

Juneteenth Open House

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

Celebrate Juneteenth at the YMCA of Delaware as all locations will be free and open to the community! Guests are welcome to stop in to work out in the fitness...

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The Great Human Race 5K & International Food Festival

Locations: Western YMCA 2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE

Registration Opens at 9 a.m. | Race Starts at 10 a.m. Join us for the Western Family YMCA's Fourth Annual Great Human Race 5K, followed by our International Food Festival at...

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  • Newly Renovated Fitness Center: Brand New State-of-the-Art Cardio Equipment, Strength Circuit, Free Weights, Olympic Lifting Center
  • Functional Training Center: Monkey Bars, Plyo Box, Heavy Bag, and more
  • 2 Indoor pools
  • 2 Outdoor pools (seasonal access)
  • Basketball Gymnasium
  • Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms
  • Family Locker Rooms
  • Sauna
  • Western Family YMCA in Newark, DE Offers Over 80 Group Exercise Classes Weekly- HIIT, Yoga, Pilates, Barre, Cycling, Zumba, BodyPump, BodyCombat, and more
  • Small-Group Training (fitness training in groups of 3-10 with a certified coach)
  • Instructional Classes such as Swimming, Dance and more
  • Teen Leadership Programs
  • Free Fitness Consultations; Access to Personal Training
  • Free Babysitting Options While You Work Out 

Facility Hours

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

*Pools close 15 minutes before facility.

KIDS’ CLUB

Ages 6 Weeks – 11 years

  • Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Monday – Thursday: 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Sunday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Western Family YMCA Bubble Pool Hours

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

*Pools close 15 minutes before facility.

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

 

Francisco Zambrano

Community Executive Director, Western Family YMCA
(302) 510-1201

Robert Alberts

Director of Aquatic Operations
(302) 510-1244

Jayceelyn Aranton

Membership Experience & Sales Specialist
(302) 533-1800

Daniel Cooper

Assistant Facilities Director
(302) 709-9622

Andi Dill

Aquatics Specialist
(302) 709-9622

Paige Ernst

Membership Experience & Sales Specialist
(302) 510-1256 ext. 7016

Chelsea Finch

Fitness Director
(302) 709-9622

Megin Hewes

Sr. Director of Membership Sales & Engagement
(302) 709-9622 ext. 7015

Dave Miller

Sr. Child Development Director
(302) 709-9622 ext. 7106

Stephane Ratsimbazafy

Youth Development & Sports Coordinator
(302) 510-1302

Daron Simmons

Facility Director
(302) 709-9622 ext. 7011

Kerry Smith

Sr. Business Manager
(302) 478-8304

Kelsey Stevenson

Child Development Director
(302) 510-1259


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Our Mission


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