Swim Lessons

The Dover Y offers tons of aquatics programs, no matter your skill level, to stay active!

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Discovery Center: Now Open!

New to the Dover YMCA, this high-energy program challenges kids to climb, flip, and conquer obstacles while building strength, confidence, and character in a fun, structured environment.

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Summer Camp

Get ready for a summer full of adventure, creativity, and nonstop fun at the Dover YMCA! From high-energy action to hands-on discovery, there’s something for every child to explore, create, and grow.

Explore Dover Summer Camp

Located in Dover, Delaware, the Dover YMCA is the gym for fitness and family. With 2 indoor pools, an outdoor pool, a sauna, child care while you work out, unlimited fitness classes, state-of-the-art equipment, a full-size basketball gym, and so much more, you will never want to leave!


Dover YMCA Cardboard Boat Regatta

Join us in making a splash at the Dover YMCA’s Cardboard Boat Regatta! Families will engineer boats using only cardboard and duct tape, then paddle the length of our pool in a thrilling race. This event fosters family togetherness and STEM-based learning, with at-home activities leading up to the big day. Event proceeds help fund the Water Wise program, aimed at preventing drowning and equipping children with essential water safety skills.

Register Today!

This event is open to the community. Registration is donation based with recommended $50 team entry.

Registration ends July 25th. Register early to receive regatta swag!

*Spaces are limited.


Discovery Center: Now Open

Come explore the NEW Discovery Center at the Dover YMCA.  This exciting addition takes youth programs to the next level.
The Discovery Center will host expanded offerings, including:  
  • Childcare Space  
    • Summer Camps
    • School is Out Care
    • Kids Club
  • New Program Offerings  
    • Ninja Zone
    • Makers Space
    • Teen Clubs
  •  Events
    • Family Nights
    • Birthday Parties
    • Parents Night Out 

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.

  • Dover Y Cardboard Boat Regatta

    Locations: Dover YMCA 1137 South State Street, Dover, DE

    Join us in making a splash at the Dover YMCA's Cardboard Boat Regatta! Families will engineer boats using only cardboard and duct tape, then paddle the length of our pool...

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    $20.00

  • Fitness Center: State-of-the-Art Cardio Machines, Strength Circuit, Free Weights
  • Sauna
  • Free Fitness Appointments
  • Two Indoor Pools, which include an 8 Lane Lap Pool and a 4 Lane Pool
  • Full-Size Gymnasium
  • Two Men’s and two Women’s Locker Rooms
  • Over 120 Group Exercise Classes Weekly-  Step, Yoga, Pilates, Spinning, Zumba, BodyPump, BodyCombat, BodyFlow and more
  • Small Group Training
  • Water Exercise Classes
  • Master Swimming Program
  • Personal Training
  • Free Parking
  • Free Babysitting
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Swim Team
  • Swim Lessons
  • Youth & Adult Sports Programs
  • Youth Enrichment Classes
  • Before & After School Care
  • Monthly Member Events
  • Financial Assistance

 

Facility Hours

  • Monday-Friday: 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Saturday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Sunday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Dover YMCA Outdoor Center

Address: 825 Kenton Road Dover, DE 19904

Click here to see YMCA of Delaware Outdoor Pool hours

 

 

 

Kids’ Club

(Ages 6 weeks – 11 years old)

AM:

  • Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
PM:
  • Monday – Thursday: 4:45 – 7:45 p.m.
    • Ages 0-5 served in Kids Club
    • Ages 6-11 served downstairs

Holiday Hours

Click here to find a list of our Holiday Hours.

 

 

For the most up to date holiday schedules, visit the Locations and Hours page!

John Rice

Community Executive Director, Dover YMCA
(302) 346-9622

Beth Johnson

Wellness Coordinator
(302) 346-9622

Rick Persun

Facilities Director
(302) 346-9622

Casey Reynolds

Director of Sales and Engagement
(302)-674-3002

Debbie Schwartz

Membership Experience & Sales Specialist
302-346-9622

Kelsey Stevenson

Sr. Youth Development Director
(302) 510-1213

Charles Warner

Health & Wellness Director
(302) 346-9622


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