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…
Around the YMCA of Delaware
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…
Take Your Quest for Fitness to the Next Level
Wish you had a personal trainer, but it isn’t in the budget? What if I told you that you could have a custom workout created for you at your local…
Pediatric Exercise Program for Cancer Survivors
Wilmington, DE – The Brandywine branch of the YMCA of Delaware has launched a pilot program for cancer survivors between 10-17 years of age. The 12-week program, that runs every Monday…
2019 – Best Summer Ever!
Each summer, children, and counselors from seven Y camps across Delaware come together at the Hanby Outdoor Center and celebrate. This year’s focus was about getting to know someone new….
Girls In Fitness Together at the Dover YMCA
It’s all about girl power! Thanks to a state-funded grant called GIFT, that’s the Girls in Fitness Together program, the Dover YMCA is teaching girls from Dover, Caesar Rodney, and…
The Y For All
Funding from the Chichester Foundation now makes it possible for each branch to train at least two staff as Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainers through the American College of Sports Medicine.
Now Offering Free Memberships for 7th Graders
The YMCA of Delaware is now offering free one-year memberships to students in the seventh grade who live or attend a school in the state of Delaware. To register, students…
Mission Moment: Jeanie Donofrio
If swim instructor Jeanie Donofrio had her way, everyone would be in the pool. “Swim for life” is her mantra, and you won’t find a more enthusiastic champion of the…
YMCA and Autism Delaware Team Up to offer Swimming Program for People with Autism
We are excited to announce a new partnership with Autism Delaware, offering a water safety program to children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Through this collaboration, Autism Delaware…