Before & After School Care

Now Enrolling for the 2024/25 school year. Offered at, Lewes Elementary, Sussex Consortium (Little Vikings), Rehoboth Elementary, Long Neck Elementary, Phillip Showell, East Millsboro Elementary, and Georgetown Elementary.

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Sussex Family YMCA Summer Camp

Day and specialty camps at the Y share one thing: they’re about discovery and having the best summer of your life! Click here to learn more about our camps.

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Programs

The program lineup for the YMCA in Sussex County, Delaware (DE) has something for everyone – fitness, health & wellness, sports, swim lessons, arts, and more!

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Canned Food & Clothing Drive

November 3 – 21 | Lobby

All donations support the Central YMCA Mission Market. Let’s give back together!

New Members: Bring in 5 canned goods and we’ll waive your joiner fee!

Current Members: Donate 5 canned goods and enter to win a FREE one-year membership!


Diabetes Awareness Month

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and we’re encouraging everyone to take a moment for their health. Stop by the front desk anytime this month to take our quick risk quiz and find out “what’s your number?”. Small steps can lead to big changes—let’s learn, share, and take action together toward a healthier community. To learn more about the Diabetes Prevention Program at the YMCA of Delaware, click here.


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!

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Teen Workforce Development

The Sussex Family YMCA in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware’s Teen Workforce Development program provides job readiness and life skills for girls ages 15-19. Positive opportunities are now available to adolescents within the Community. Contact Shannon for more information at [email protected].

Teens participate in workshops focusing on life skills and job readiness. Each participant will be placed into an internship within a partnering agency and/or the YMCA.


Teen Leadership Program

Unleash your potential with the YMCA Teen Leadership Program! Students will engage in activities designed to enhance cultural awareness, boost academic success, and foster community involvement, all while developing strong character rooted in the YMCA’s core values.

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Included: 

  • Physical Fitness
  • Healthy living Development
  • Field Trips (as earned incentives)
  • Community Service
  • Character Development
  • Team Building
  • Swimming
  • Enrichment Seminars
  • Making new friends
  • and more!

2025-2026 Program Information:

Summer Session:

Dates:  June 30-August 21
Days:  Monday – Thursday
Time:  10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

After School Session:

September 16th – June 4th

To learn more, contact Cordi Park via e-mail here.  To register, click HERE.

  • 2025 Canned Food & Clothing Drive

    Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Brandywine YMCA, Central YMCA, Dover YMCA, Middletown YMCA, Sussex YMCA, Walnut Street YMCA, Western YMCA, YMCA of Delaware +8 more
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    The YMCA of Delaware is calling on the community to come together this fall to support families in need through its annual Canned Food and Clothing Drive, running from November...

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  • Football Jersey Day

    Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Brandywine YMCA, Central YMCA, Dover YMCA, Middletown YMCA, Sussex YMCA, Walnut Street YMCA, Western YMCA, YMCA of Delaware +8 more
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    Show off your team spirit by wearing your favorite football team's jersey!

  • Veterans Day

    Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Brandywine YMCA, Central YMCA, Dover YMCA, Middletown YMCA, Sussex YMCA, Western YMCA, YMCA of Delaware +7 more
    Association-Wide

    This Veterans Day, the YMCA of Delaware proudly honors and thanks those who have served our country. As a token of our appreciation, we invite all veterans to enjoy a...

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  • Winter Program Registration

    Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Brandywine YMCA, Central YMCA, Dover YMCA, Middletown YMCA, Sussex YMCA, Western YMCA, YMCA of Delaware +7 more
    Association-Wide

    Members: It's time to sign up for winter sports, enrichment, small group training, and SO MUCH MORE! Learn more about offerings by location and register here.

  • Social Club

    Locations: Sussex YMCA 20080 Church Street, Rehoboth Beach, DE, United States
    Sussex YMCA

    The Sussex Family YMCA invites you to our Social Club gathering to discuss topics important to our members! At each social, we will offer coffee, tea, and snacks. This social's...

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  • School’s Out, the Y in IN!

    Locations: Sussex YMCA 20080 Church Street, Rehoboth Beach, DE, United States
    Sussex YMCA

    When school’s out, the Y is in! The Sussex YMCA will offer full-day childcare for elementary students from Monday, November 24 through Wednesday, November 26, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM. These fun...

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  • Turkey Burn

    Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Brandywine YMCA, Central YMCA, Dover YMCA, Middletown YMCA, Sussex YMCA, Western YMCA, YMCA of Delaware +7 more
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    Let's get ready to work off that turkey! Join us for our post-Thanksgiving Turkey Burn classes, check our schedules for the best fit for you! Members: Bring a friend for...

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  • Hot Cocoa Day

    Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Brandywine YMCA, Central YMCA, Dover YMCA, Middletown YMCA, Sussex YMCA, Western YMCA, YMCA of Delaware +7 more
    Association-Wide

    Come warm up from the cold with a FREE cut of hot cocoa in the lobby!

  • Social Club

    Locations: Sussex YMCA 20080 Church Street, Rehoboth Beach, DE, United States
    Sussex YMCA

    The Sussex Family YMCA invites you to our Social Club gathering to discuss topics important to our members! At each social, we will offer coffee, tea, and snacks. This social's...

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  • National Ugly Sweater Day

    Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Brandywine YMCA, Central YMCA, Dover YMCA, Middletown YMCA, Sussex YMCA, Western YMCA, YMCA of Delaware, Walnut Street YMCA 1000 North Walnut Street, Wilmington, DE, United States +8 more
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    The holidays are upon us! Let's get in the spirit of the season and wear our ugly holiday sweaters! Make sure you showcase your sweater in the lobby. We'll have...

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  • Sauna
  • Free Fitness Consultations
  • Access to Personal Training
  • Fitness Center: State-of-the-art cardio Equipment, Strength Circui,t and Free Weights
  • Indoor Pool
  • Basketball  Gymnasium
  • Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms
  • Tons of Group Exercise Classes Weekly- Les Mills, Yoga, Pilates, Spinning, Tabata, Aqua Flex & Flow, HydroPump, HIIT and more
  • Outdoor Volleyball Court
  • Small-Group Training (Functional Training, Deep Water Boot Camp, Balance Training and Tri Swim/Dryland Training)
  • Free Parking
  • Free Babysitting for Full Members in Kids’ Club
  • Swim Team
  • Youth Sports
  • Summer Day Camp

Facility Hours

  • Monday- Thursday: 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.
    Friday: 5 a.m. – 8 p.m.
    Saturday: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
    Sunday: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.

*Pool closes 15 minutes prior to closing each day


Kids’ Club

  • Sunday – Saturday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • Monday-Thursday: 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

For the most up to date holiday schedules, visit the YMCA of Delaware’s Locations & Hours page.

 

For the most up to date holiday schedules, visit the Locations & Hours page.

LoriKay Paden

Community VP/Executive Director, Sussex Family YMCA
(302) 296-9622

Shay Almond

Membership Director
(302) 510-1226

Ivan Alonso

Membership Experience & Sales Lead
(302) 296-9622 ext. 9012

Teri Armstrong

Senior Business Manager
(302) 296-9622

Justin Dennis

Sr. Facilities Director
(302) 510-1229

Shannon Downing

Sr. Child Care Director
(302) 510-1265

Veronica Luck

Director of Child Care Operations
(302) 510-1320

Devin Park

Sports Coordinator
(302) 296-9622

Anna

Anna Seifert

Aquatics Director
(302) 510-1270

Lori Waldee-Warden

Fitness Director
(302) 510-1271


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