The Y Celebrates Women’s History Month
We’re celebrating women in March! Women’s History Month is dedicated to reflecting on the often-overlooked contributions of women in United States history. It all began in 1978 when the…
Around the YMCA of Delaware
YMCA of Delaware Celebrates Hosts Welcoming Week Events
Celebrations to take place at YMCA’s across the state Saturday, September 18, 2021 and Sunday, September 19, 2021 Wilmington, DE– This Welcoming Week (September 10-19), the YMCA of Delaware will join Welcoming America, other YMCAs, and organizations nationwide to celebrate immigrants’ contributions…
Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month
Since 1992, the month of May has been celebrated as Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This month was chosen to commemorate both the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants…
YMCA Celebrates Black History Month and Unity for Equity With Symbolic Tree Planting
Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 1 pm WHAT: The YMCA of Delaware will kick off celebrating Black History Month 2021 with the planting of the MLK Tree of Unity for…
Black History Month and Its Roots With the YMCA
Black History Month has roots associated with the YMCA. In 1915, Carter G. Woodson, a University of Chicago alumnus, arrived in Chicago to attend a national celebration of the…
YMCA OF DELAWARE COMPETITIVE SWIMMER QUALIFIES FOR OLYMPIC TRIALS
Wilmington, Delaware, January 4, 2021 – The YMCA of Delaware is pleased to announce that Tommy Janton, competitive swimmer and member of the Western YMCA Wahoos Swim Team, has recently…
Exercising with a Mask: 4 Tips to Help You Adjust
We get it. Wearing a mask isn’t the most enjoyable thing to be doing right now. However, it is the safest, and at the Y our members’ health and safety…
YMCA OF DELAWARE BRINGS BACK SWIM LESSONS
The YMCA of Delaware is pleased to announce that they will once again offer swim lessons throughout the state of Delaware. Registration is now open for sessions running July 13th…
Your Health Matters
During the past few weeks, news about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been prevalent in the media. Although the number of confirmed cases in the United States remains low and…
5 Secrets to Staying Motivated When January is Over
Wilmington, DE- Each January, thousands of Delawareans flock to their local gym in hopes of getting in shape and living a healthier lifestyle in the new year. Too often January…