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2009 Winter Session
WINTER = 7 Weeks
Classes Begin / End:   . . . . . . . . .January 5 – February 22, 2009
Full Member Registration: . . . . . . Monday, December 8, 2008
Program Mbr. Registration: . . . . . Monday, December 15, 2008

2009 Spring Session
SPRING I = 7 Weeks
Classes Begin / End . . . . . . . . .February 23, 2009 – April 19, 2009*
Full Member Registration: . . . . .Starts Monday, February 9, 2009
Program Mbr. Registration: . . . .Starts Monday, February 16, 2009
(* Easter Break Week: No classes April 10 - 19, 2009)

SPRING II = 7 Weeks
Classes Begin / End:   . . . . . . . .April 20, 2009 – June 7, 2009*
Full Member Registration:  . . . . .Starts Monday, April 6, 2009
Program Mbr. Registration: . . . . Starts Monday, April 13, 2009
(* Memorial Day: No classes May 23 - 25, 2009)

2009 Fall Session
Fall I: September 2 – October 25
Full Member Registration:  . . . . . . . Starts Monday, August 11
Program Mbr. Registration: . . . . . . Starts Monday August 18

Fall II : October 26 - December 20
Full Member Registration: . . . . . . .Starts Monday, October 13
Program Mbr. Registration: . . . . .  Starts Monday, October 20
(* Thanksgiving: No classes November 27 – 30)

 

2009 Summer Session
SUMMER = 11 Weeks
Classes Begin / End:  . . . . . . . . . June 8, 2009 – August 23, 2009*
Full Member Registration:   . . . . . Starts Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Program Member Registration:   . .Starts Monday, June 1, 2009
(* Independence Day: No classes July 4 - 5, 2009)

OUR HISTORY
Reaching out to suburban Wilmington families in 1957, the YMCA purchased 24.5 acres on Harvey Road. Two years later a small building and pool opened at the site. The facilities were soon crowded, which led to an interest in expanding facilities. In 1966, the Brandywine YMCA moved to the Talleyville location where it remains today.

By 1977, the Brandywine YMCA was operating at full capacity and plans for expansion began to percolate. New additions to accommodate a growing membership included a gym, track, Fitness/Wellness Center as well as new locker rooms.

The Central and Walnut Street YMCAs joined with Brandywine in creating an outdoor facility and camp on the 90-acre Hanby property. Children from all three branches enjoy day camp activities there during the summer. Members are welcome to use the outdoor facility during the summer in the evenings and on weekends when many families enjoy the outdoor pool and picnicking in a lovely outdoor setting.

Today, the Brandywine YMCA serves over 15,500 members -- kids, adults and seniors in the North Wilmington area. Programs include Aquatics, Fitness/Wellness, Before/After School Child Care, Day Camp, Preschool, Swim Team, Youth Sports and Adult Enrichment Programs. Facilities include a Fitness/Wellness Center, two indoor pools, a full-size gym, an aerobics studio, multi-purpose classrooms, a babysitting facility, and a massage room.

In addition to traditional YMCA activities, the Brandywine YMCA specializes in helping people new to exercising move into a fitness/wellness program that encompasses exercise, stress management, nutrition and FUN.

The Brandywine YMCA is accessible for those with physical disabilities. We offer programs for special populations including personal training for seniors, M.S. land and water fitness programs, aquatic programs for those with arthritis and back pain, as well as instructional programs for kids with special needs. For families, we offer babysitting services and have special events including a Fall Festival, a Holiday Event, Healthy Kids Day in the spring and many more.

 

BRANDYWINE YMCA HOURS
Monday- Friday . . . . . . . . . . .5:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 noon - 9:00pm

REGISTRATION HOURS:
Monday - Friday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am - 8:00pm
Sunday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 noon - 8:00pm

All Locker Rooms Close
Monday - Friday  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:15pm
Saturday & Sunday:  . . . . . . . . . . . 9:15pm

KIDS ZONE (Drop in babysitting service)
Ages 6 weeks to 11 years
Monday – Friday  . . . . . . . . . . 7:45 am – 8:30 pm
Saturday  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 am – 2:00 pm
Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12:00 noon – 3:00 pm
Kids Zone hours may vary on holidays and between sessions. Full Privilege Members receive one (1) hour free babysitting per child per day. Maximum stay per child is two (2) hours per day. Full Privilege Members using more than one (1) hour per child per day and Program Members will be charged $2.00/hour. Please purchase a 10-hour babysitting ticket for $20.00 at the front desk.

OUR MISSION
The Brandywine YMCA is an association of people of all ages, ethnic groups and religious affiliations that strives to cultivate the human potential, self-esteem, and dignity of all people. Our organization exists to develop and practice the Christian principles of love, caring, inclusiveness, justice and peace...and to enrich the emotional, physical and social life of all individuals, families and our community.

Board of Governors
John R. Thompson, Chairman
Theresa Andrews Christine Babett Gregory Coverdale
Edward Harris Janette L. Johnson James J. Julian
Elaine Pinder Lori D. Pini Agnes Ogletree
Robert R. Reen Robin Richman Jim Shoemaker
Bryon Short Kenneth R. Thomas  
     

Hanby Outdoor Center
DIRECTIONS TO HANBY OUTDOOR CENTER
From the Brandywine YMCA
Turn left onto Route 202 North. Turn right onto Silverside Road. Turn left onto Marsh Road. Turn right onto Chestnut Street. The Hanby Outdoor Center is a half mile on the left.

 

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