Aquatics Programs

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

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Our program lineup has something for everyone – fitness, sports, swim lessons, and more!

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Before & After School Care

Now enrolling for the 2025/26 school year.

Is your child registered yet for Before and After School Care at the YMCA in Dover, Delaware? Schools we serve: South Dover Elementary, Booker T Washington Elementary, Providence Creek Academy (AM care only).

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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!


Holiday Market at the Dover Y!

Join us on December 11th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to shop at over 50 local vendors for unique gifts and enjoy festive treats while supporting your YMCA community. Learn more here.


Motivation. Support. Results.

  • Small Group Training
    Train together, succeed together! Experience fun, focused workouts in a supportive community led by certified trainers. With just 6–8 participants per session, you’ll get personalized coaching, motivation, and accountability.
  • Personal Training
    Reach your goals faster with one-on-one or partner sessions designed just for you. Our certified trainers create customized plans tailored to your fitness level, schedule, and goals.
  • Stretch Therapy
    Recover, Relax, and Move Better with Assisted Stretch Sessionspecialists. Improve flexibility, relieve tension, and enhance performance. It’s perfect for all fitness levels.

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.

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  • 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

Our outdoor pool will open over Memorial Day weekend in 2026.

Click here to see YMCA of Delaware Outdoor Pool hours

 

 

 

Kids’ Club

(Ages 6 weeks – 12 years old)

  • Sunday: 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Monday – Thursday: 4:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
  • Mondays & Wednesdays: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. *Ages 6 – 12 only
  • Saturdays: 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

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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Our Mission


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