Organization

Young Mens Christian Association of Delaware

Wilmington, DE
  • Website: http://www.ymcade.org
  • Email: dbowles@ymcade.org
  • Phone: 302.571.6907
  • Principal Officer: Deborah Bagatta-Bowles
  • EIN
    EIN: 510065748
  • Revenue: $39,943,473
  • Assets: $91,761,331
  • DANA Member:

    Yes

Young Mens Christian Association of Delaware
100 w 10th st ste 1100
Wilmington, DE 19801
Open Map

All Programs

Before Care is a program designed to promote youth development by providing activities in the form of arts and crafts, games, fitness, etc. This program is offered to any child in kindergarten through 6th grade attending one of our participating schools listed below. After Care is a program that offers an opportunity for children to engage in a variety of activities to expand learning beyond what they experience during school hours. This program includes scheduled homework help time, a snack, recreational activities and more.

Program Locations

100 W 1OTH ST STE 1100
WILMINGTON, DE 19801
Open Map

Bear-Glasgow Family
Christina School District, Colonial School District Newark Charter Elementary (held at Bear Glasgow site)
Newark, DE 19702
Open Map

  • Hours of operation: 7:00 am - start of school; School dismissal – 6 p.m.
  • Requirements: YMCA Membership
  • Intake procedures: Brandi Henderson Child Development Director (302) 392-2416 bhenderson@ymcade.org
  • Public Transportation: Yes

Brandywine
Carrcroft, Claymont, Forwood Hanby, Lancashire, Lombardy, Mt. Pleasant
Wilmington, DE 19803
Open Map

  • Hours of operation: 7:00 am - start of school; School dismissal – 6 p.m.
  • Requirements: YMCA Membership
  • Intake procedures: Ivy Sheehan, Sr. Child Development & Camp Director (302) 478-8306 isheehan@ymcade.org
  • Public Transportation: Yes

Cedar Lane Elementary
1259 Cedar Lane Road
Middletown, DE 19709
Open Map

  • Hours of operation: 6:30 a.m. – start of school; School dismissal – 6 p.m.
  • Public Transportation: Yes

Dover
Booker T. Washington Elementary, Fairview Elementary, North Dover Elementary, South Dover Elementary, William Henry Middle School (after care only)
Dover, DE 19901
Open Map

  • Hours of operation: 7 a.m. – start of school; School dismissal – 6 p.m.
  • Requirements: YMCA Membership
  • Intake procedures: Please call the Dover YMCA at (302) 346-9622 to register.
  • Public Transportation: Yes

Sussex Family
Shields Elementary School Rehoboth Elementary School Little Vikings at the Little School
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Open Map

  • Hours of operation: 7 a.m. – start of school; School dismissal – 6 p.m.
  • Intake procedures: Please call the Sussex Family YMCA at (302) 296-9622.
  • Public Transportation: Yes

Walnut Street
Brandywine, Christina, Red Clay School Districts East Side Charter, Family Foundations, First State Montessori, Great Oaks, Kuumba Academy, La Academia, Odyssey, Prestige, St. Peters Cathedra, Thomas A. Edison
Wilmington, DE 19801
Open Map

  • Intake procedures: Jill Quinn, Asst. Program Director jquinn@ymcade.org
  • Public Transportation: Yes

Western Family - Middle School
Middle School: 2600 Kirkwood Highway (aftercare ONLY, no before care) Elementary: Red Clay and Christina Schools on site
Newark, DE 19711
Open Map

  • Hours of operation: Before Care begins at 7 a.m. – until school starts After Care begins after school ends until 6 p.m.
  • Intake procedures: Please call the Western Family YMCA Youth Development Center at (302) 453-0123 to registe
  • Public Transportation: Yes

Focuses on holistically nurturing child development by providing a safe and healthy place to learn fundamental skills, develop healthy, trusting relationships and build self-esteem through the Y values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Program Locations

100 W 1OTH ST STE 1100
WILMINGTON, DE 19801
Open Map

Central
501 West 11th Street 302-254-9622
Wilmington, DE 19801
Open Map

  • Hours of operation: 6:45 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Intake procedures: Call (302) 254-9622 to register
  • Public Transportation: Yes

Walnut Street
1000 North Walnut Street 302-472-9622
Wilmington, DE 19801
Open Map

  • Hours of operation: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Intake procedures: Jill Quinn, Asst. Program Director jquinn@ymcade.org
  • Public Transportation: Yes

Western Family
Meadowood School 55-A South Meadowood Drive 302-454-3400
Newark, DE 19711
Open Map

  • Hours of operation: 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  • Intake procedures: Jen Reid Child Development Director jreid@ymcade.org (302) 453-0123 ext 7103
  • Public Transportation: Yes

Focuses on the development of the whole child and equip toddlers with essential skills for life-long learning. Our staff are trained especially for this delicate and inquisitive age and are required to attend numerous training sessions throughout the year.

Program Locations

100 W 1OTH ST STE 1100
WILMINGTON, DE 19801
Open Map

Giant Step Preschool (Brandywine)
3 Mount Lebanon Road 302-478-9622
Wilmington, DE 19803
Open Map

  • Hours of operation: 9 a.m. – 12 noon
  • Intake procedures: https://www.ymcade.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Giant-Step-Registration-Packet-18-19.pdf
  • Public Transportation: Yes

Western Family
2600 Kirkwood Highway 302-453-0123
Newark, DE 19711
Open Map

  • Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
  • Intake procedures: Jen Reid Child Development Director jreid@ymcade.org (302) 453-0123 ext 7103
  • Public Transportation: Yes

The YMCA of Delaware offers 17 indoor and outdoor pools statewide with opportunities for family-fun recreation time, lap swimming, water fitness classes and swim lessons. Some of our pools include fun features such as waterslides, fountains, sprinklers and zero-depth entry access.

Program Locations

100 W 1OTH ST STE 1100
WILMINGTON, DE 19801
Open Map

Bear-Glasgow Family
351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE 19702 302-836-9622
Bear, DE 19702
Open Map

  • Hours of operation: Monday – Friday: 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday: 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Brandywine
3 Mount Lebanon Road Wilmington, DE 19803 302-478-9622
Wilmington, DE 19803
Open Map

  • Hours of operation: Monday-Friday: 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday: 5 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Central
501 West 11th Street Wilmington, DE 19801 302-254-9622
Wilmington, DE 19801
Open Map

  • Hours of operation: Monday – Thursday: 5 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday: 5 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday: 7:30 a.m. – 5:50 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m. – 4:50 p.m.
  • Intake procedures:

Dover
1137 South State Street Dover, DE 19901 302-346-9622
Dover, DE 19901
Open Map

  • Hours of operation: Monday – Friday: 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Silver Lake Park (Middletown Family)
Silver Lake Park 200 E. Cochran Street
Middletown, DE 19709
Open Map

Sussex Family
20080 Church Street Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 302-296-9622
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Open Map

  • Hours of operation: Monday- Friday: 5:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. (pool opens at 5 a.m.) Saturday: 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (pool opens at 6:30 a.m.) Sunday: 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (pool opens at 7:30 a.m.)

Walnut Street
1000 North Walnut Street Wilmington, DE 19801 302-472-9622
Wilmington, DE 19801
Open Map

  • Intake procedures: Contact 302-472-9622

Western Family
2600 Kirkwood Highway Newark, DE 19711 302-709-9622
Newark, DE 19711
Open Map

  • Hours of operation: Monday-Thursday: 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. Friday: 5 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Saturday: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

At our day camps participants sing songs, create arts and crafts, play music, swim, learn academic fundamentals, participate in storytelling and more. During our specialty camps we focus on STEM, sports, dance, art, cooking and more.

Program Locations

100 W 1OTH ST STE 1100
WILMINGTON, DE 19801
Open Map

Camp Cassey (Bear-Glasgow Family)
351 George Williams Way 302-836-9622
Newark, DE 19702
Open Map

  • Hours of operation: Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Intake procedures: https://www.ymcade.org/bear-glasgowcamp/

Camp Oowassis (Sussex Family)
20080 Church Street 302-292-9622
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Open Map

  • Hours of operation: Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Public Transportation: Yes

Camp Opalanie (Walnut Street)
1000 North Walnut Street 302-472-9622
Wilmington, DE 19801
Open Map

  • Hours of operation: Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. *Campers must arrive by 9 a.m. and may not be picked up until 4 p.m.
  • Intake procedures: https://www.ymcade.org/walnutstreetcamp/
  • Public Transportation: Yes

Camp Quoowant (Brandywine)
Hanby Outdoor Center 35 Chestnut Street 302-475-0700
Wilmington, DE 19810
Open Map

  • Hours of operation: Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Intake procedures: https://www.ymcade.org/brandywinecamp/
  • Public Transportation: Yes

Camp Silver Lake (Middletown)
Silver Lake Elementary School and Park 200 E. Cochran Street 302-616-9622
Middletown, DE 19709
Open Map

  • Hours of operation: Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Intake procedures: https://www.ymcade.org/campsilverlake/
  • Public Transportation: Yes

Camp Voyager (Dover)
Dover YMCA Kent Swim Club 825 Kenton Road
Dover, DE 19904
Open Map

  • Hours of operation: Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Intake procedures: https://www.ymcade.org/dovercamp/
  • Public Transportation: Yes

Camp Wassaqui (Western Family)
2600 Kirkwood Highway 302-709-9622
Newark, DE 19711
Open Map

  • Hours of operation: Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Intake procedures: https://www.ymcade.org/westerncamp/
  • Public Transportation: Yes

The LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program supports the increasing number of csurvivors who find themselves on the journey from completing their treatment to feeling physically and emotionally strong enough to return to normal life. These small group sessions are facilitated by certified YMCA instructors who assist participants in a variety of physical activity options including cardiovascular conditioning, strength training, balance and flexibility. LIVESTRONG at the YMCA creates a welcoming community in which survivors can develop supportive relationships and improve their qualify of life.

Program Locations

100 W 1OTH ST STE 1100
WILMINGTON, DE 19801
Open Map

Bear-Glasgow Family
351 George Williams Way 302-836-9622
Newark, DE 19702
Open Map

  • Public Transportation: Yes

Brandywine
3 Mount Lebanon Road 302-478-9622
Wilmington, DE 19803
Open Map

  • Public Transportation: Yes

Central
501 West 11th Street 302-254-9622
Wilmington, DE 19801
Open Map

  • Public Transportation: Yes

Dover
1137 South State Street 302-346-9622
Dover, DE 19901
Open Map

  • Public Transportation: Yes

Middletown Family
404 N. Cass Street 302-616-9622
Middletown, DE 19709
Open Map

  • Public Transportation: Yes

Sussex Family
20080 Church Street 302-296-9622
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Open Map

  • Public Transportation: Yes

Western Family
2600 Kirkwood Highway
Newark, DE 19711
Open Map

  • Public Transportation: Yes

Healthy Weight and Your Child empowers 7-13 year olds, with the support of their families, to reach a healthy weight and live a healthier lifestyle. The program emphasizes three elements: healthy eating, regular physical activity and behavior change. To be eligible for the program, each child must be between the ages of 7 and 13, have a body mass index greater than or equal to the 95th percentile, be cleared by a medical provider, and accompanied by a parent or caregiver at every session. Healthy Weight and your Child is a 4-month program, which includes 20 sessions that meet 2 times a week, followed by 5 weekly sessions.

Program Locations

100 W 1OTH ST STE 1100
WILMINGTON, DE 19801
Open Map

Bear-Glasgow Family
351 George Williams Way 302-836-9622
Newark, DE 19702
Open Map

  • Public Transportation: Yes

Central
501 West 11th Street 302-254-9622
Wilmington, DE 19801
Open Map

  • Public Transportation: Yes

Dover
1137 South State Street 302-346-9622
Dover, DE 19901
Open Map

  • Public Transportation: Yes

Western Family
2600 Kirkwood Highway 302-709-9622
Newark, DE 19711
Open Map

  • Public Transportation: Yes

Our Diabetes Prevention Program is for individuals who are at risk for prediabetes. It is a group based program designed to help participants learn strategies for eating healthier, increasing physical activity and making other changes to improve their health and well-being.

Program Locations

100 W 1OTH ST STE 1100
WILMINGTON, DE 19801
Open Map

Bear-Glasgow
351 George Williams Way 302-836-9622
Newark, DE 19702
Open Map

  • Hours of operation: Monday – Friday: 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday: 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Public Transportation: Yes

Brandywine
3 Mount Lebanon Road 302-478-9622
Wilmington, DE 19803
Open Map

  • Hours of operation: Monday – Friday: 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday: 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Public Transportation: Yes

Central
501 West 11th Street 302-254-9622
Wilmington, DE 19801
Open Map

  • Public Transportation: Yes

Dover
1137 South State Street 302-346-9622
Dover, DE 19901
Open Map

  • Public Transportation: Yes

Sussex Family
20080 Church Street 302-296-9622
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Open Map

  • Public Transportation: Yes

Walnut Street
1000 North Walnut Street 302-472-9622
Wilmington, DE 19801
Open Map

  • Public Transportation: Yes

Western Family
2600 Kirkwood Highway 302-709-9622
Newark, DE 19711
Open Map

  • Public Transportation: Yes

The Black Achievers programs provides college readiness and career awareness to African-American teens. The Black Achievers goal is to encourage youth to develop educational and career awareness with the assistance and guidance of African-American mentors from diverse career fields. Corporations, businesses and the community nominate the Adult Achievers because they succeeded professionally and make a commitment to serve as role models to the Teen and Youth Black Achievers. The annual awards ceremony recognizes Adult Achievers and those Teen Black Achievers who are eligible for scholarships. The Black Achievers program meets weekly throughout the year at the Walnut Street YMCA. Through program concentrations that include college, professional and SAT preparation, technology and engineering exploration, arts and entertainment, and media/communications, this program helps youth raise their academic standards, develop a positive sense build character, explore diverse college and career options, and learn from role models who inspire them to greater heights.

Program Locations

100 W 1OTH ST STE 1100
WILMINGTON, DE 19801
Open Map

Walnut Street
1000 North Walnut Street 302-472-9622
Wilmington, DE 19801
Open Map

  • Hours of operation: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Saturday
  • Requirements: Register through Claire Carey; Must schedule a parent/child interview with Claire Carey
  • Intake procedures: Contact Claire Carey
  • Public Transportation: Yes

Youth in Government (YIG) 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. Visit DEYIG.ORG for more information

Program Locations

100 W 1OTH ST STE 1100
WILMINGTON, DE 19801
Open Map

Bear-Glasgow Family
351 George Williams Way 302-836-9622
Newark, DE 19702
Open Map

  • Hours of operation: Monday – Friday: 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday: 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Intake procedures: https://www.ymcade.org/bear-glasgow/membership-rates/
  • Public Transportation: Yes

Brandywine
3 Mount Lebanon Road 302-478-9622
Wilmington, DE 19803
Open Map

  • Hours of operation: Monday-Friday: 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday: 5 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Intake procedures: https://www.ymcade.org/brandywine-ymca/membership-rates-brandywine/

Central
501 West 11th Street 302-254-9622
Wilmington, DE 19801
Open Map

  • Hours of operation: Monday – Thursday: 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. Friday: 5 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday: 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Intake procedures: https://www.ymcade.org/central-ymca/membership-rates-central/
  • Public Transportation: Yes

Dover
1137 South State Street 302-346-9622
Dover, DE 19901
Open Map

  • Hours of operation: Monday – Friday: 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Intake procedures: https://www.ymcade.org/dover-ymca/membership-rates-dover/
  • Public Transportation: Yes

Sussex Family
20080 Church Street 302-296-9622
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Open Map

  • Hours of operation: Monday- Friday: 5:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. (pool opens at 5 a.m.) Saturday: 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (pool opens at 6:30 a.m.) Sunday: 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (pool opens at 7:30 a.m.)
  • Intake procedures: https://www.ymcade.org/sussex/membership-rates-sussex/
  • Public Transportation: Yes

Walnut Street
1000 North Walnut Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Open Map

  • Hours of operation: Monday-Friday: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday: Closed
  • Requirements: 302-472-9622
  • Intake procedures: https://www.ymcade.org/membership/join-online/
  • Public Transportation: Yes

Western Family
2600 Kirkwood Highway 302-709-9622
Newark, DE 19711
Open Map

  • Hours of operation: Monday-Thursday: 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. Friday: 5 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Saturday: 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Public Transportation: Yes

The Y is committed to nurturing teens and college students to help them grow strong roots for success.

Program Locations

Bear-Glasgow Family
351 George Williams Way 302-836-9622
Newark, DE 19702
Open Map

  • Hours of operation: Monday – Friday: 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday: 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Intake procedures: https://www.ymcade.org/bear-glasgow/membership-rates/
  • Public Transportation: Yes

Brandywine
3 Mount Lebanon Road 302-478-9622
Wilmington, DE 19803
Open Map

  • Hours of operation: Monday-Friday: 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday: 5 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Intake procedures: https://www.ymcade.org/brandywine-ymca/membership-rates-brandywine/
  • Public Transportation: Yes

Central
501 West 11th Street 302-254-9622
Wilmington, DE 19801
Open Map

  • Hours of operation: Monday – Thursday: 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. Friday: 5 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday: 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Intake procedures: https://www.ymcade.org/central-ymca/membership-rates-central/
  • Public Transportation: Yes

Dover
1137 South State Street 302-346-9622
Dover, DE 19901
Open Map

  • Hours of operation: Monday – Friday: 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Intake procedures: https://www.ymcade.org/dover-ymca/membership-rates-dover/

Dover
1137 South State Street 302-346-9622
Dover, DE 19901
Open Map

  • Hours of operation: Monday – Friday: 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Intake procedures: https://www.ymcade.org/dover-ymca/membership-rates-dover/
  • Public Transportation: Yes

Sussex Family
20080 Church Street Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 302-296-9622
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Open Map

  • Intake procedures: Contact 302-296-9622

Walnut Street
1000 North Walnut Street Wilmington, DE 19801 302-472-9622
Wilmington, DE 19801
Open Map

  • Intake procedures: Contact 302-472-8622

Western Family
2600 Kirkwood Highway Newark, DE 19711 302-709-9622
Newark, DE 19711
Open Map

  • Intake procedures: Contact: 302-709-9622