Before & After School Care

YMCA Brandywine’s care is offered at Carrcroft, Claymont, Forwood, Hanby, Lancashire, Lombardy, Maple Lane, and Mt. Pleasant Elementary Schools.

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Programs

YMCA Brandywine in Wilmington, DE’s program lineup has something for everyone – fitness, sports, swim lessons, arts, and more!

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Brandywine YMCA Summer Camp

Day and specialty camps at the Brandywine YMCA 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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Summer Programs Are Underway!

Register: Gear up for summer by registering for our Summer 1 & 2 sessions!

Here’s what is available this summer:

  • Youth Sports
  • Enrichment Workshops
  • Swim Lessons (Summer 2 registration starts June 23)
  • Summer Camp
  • Small Group Training
  • And more!

Sign up before spots are gone! Summer 1 starts June 2!



Rubber Ducky Days

Locations: Brandywine YMCA 3 Mount Lebanon Road, Wilmington, DE

Duck Hunt! Find a mini-duck hidden around the branch and bring it to the membership desk by July 31 for a chance to win a free month of membership.

Outdoor Pool: Trivia/Bingo

Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Dover Outdoor Center, Hanby Outdoor Center, Middletown YMCA, Western YMCA, YMCA of Delaware +5 more

Show off your skills with an evening of fun and friendly competition at our Trivia or Bingo Night!

Event Series Outdoor Pool: Yard Games

Outdoor Pool: Yard Games

Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Dover Outdoor Center, Hanby Outdoor Center, Middletown YMCA, Western YMCA, YMCA of Delaware +5 more

Gather for a fun-filled evening of outdoor yard games! Bring your competitive spirit and enjoy cornhole, badminton and more!

Event Series Outdoor Pool: Music Night

Outdoor Pool: Music Night

Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Dover Outdoor Center, Hanby Outdoor Center, Middletown YMCA, Western YMCA 2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE +4 more

Rock the night away as you enjoy music from various genres each week!

Outdoor Pool: Trivia/Bingo

Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Dover Outdoor Center, Hanby Outdoor Center, Middletown YMCA, Western YMCA, YMCA of Delaware +5 more

Show off your skills with an evening of fun and friendly competition at our Trivia or Bingo Night!

Event Series Outdoor Pool: Yard Games

Outdoor Pool: Yard Games

Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Dover Outdoor Center, Hanby Outdoor Center, Middletown YMCA, Western YMCA, YMCA of Delaware +5 more

Gather for a fun-filled evening of outdoor yard games! Bring your competitive spirit and enjoy cornhole, badminton and more!

Event Series Teen Night

Teen Night

Locations: Brandywine YMCA 3 Mount Lebanon Road, Wilmington, DE

Come out and bring your friends to enjoy a night of chill, laughs, food, and fun! Teens can use the pool (must bring swimwear), work out in the Fitness Center,...

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Event Series Outdoor Pool: Music Night

Outdoor Pool: Music Night

Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Dover Outdoor Center, Hanby Outdoor Center, Middletown YMCA, Western YMCA 2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE +4 more

Rock the night away as you enjoy music from various genres each week!

Event Series Outdoor Pool: Trivia/Bingo

Outdoor Pool: Trivia/Bingo

Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Dover Outdoor Center, Hanby Outdoor Center, Middletown YMCA, Western YMCA, YMCA of Delaware +5 more

Show off your skills with an evening of fun and friendly competition at our Trivia or Bingo Night!

  • Fitness Center: State-of-the-Art Cardio Equipment, Strength Circuit, Free Weights
  • Functional Training Center: Monkey Bars, Plyo Box, Heavy Bag, and more
  • Two Indoor pools
  • One outdoor pool at the Hanby Outdoor Center
  • Basketball Gymnasium
  • Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms
  • Family Locker Room
  • Sauna
  • Over 100 group exercise classes weekly- HIIT, Yoga, Pilates, Barre, Spinning, Zumba, BodyCombat and more
  • Aquatic Group Fitness Classes
  • Small Group Training- TRX, Kettlebell, GRIT
  • Free Fitness Consultations
  • Access to Personal Training
  • Instructional Children’s Classes: Swimming, Dance, Karate and more
  • Youth Sports including Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball and more
  • Preschool Program
  • Before and After School Care
  • Summer Day Camp
  • Free babysitting while You Work Out
  • Youth in Government

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BRANDYWINE YMCA HOURS

Monday-Friday: 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday: 12 – 6 p.m.

HANBY OUTDOOR POOL

Address: 35 Chestnut Street Wilmington, DE 19810

2025 Hours

June 9 – August 24

  • Mon – Fri: 3 – 8 p.m.
  • Sat – Sun: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

*4th of July: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.*

August 25 – September 1: TBD

Click here to see the YMCA of Delaware’s Outdoor Pool hours

HOLIDAY HOURS 2025

Click here to see the 2025 Holiday Hours.

Kids’ Club

(Ages 6 weeks – 11 years)

Monday – Thursday:

  • 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. *Ages 6 weeks to 5 years only, ages 6-11 welcome starting June 9!
  • 5 – 8 p.m.

Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. *Ages 6 weeks to 5 years only, ages 6-11 welcome starting June 9!
Saturday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Sunday: 12 – 3 p.m.

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

 

Carolan Cross

Community VP/Sr. Executive Director, Brandywine & Western YMCAs
(302) 478-3202

Liz Ackroyd

Director, Before & After School Enrichment & Sports
(302) 510-1180

Davina Anderson

Director of Membership Sales & Engagement
(302) 510-1186

Clark Bickling

Swim Team Registrar
(302) 227-3638

Megan Capobianco

Member Experience and Sales Specialist
(302) 510-1183

Steph Gant

Asst. Health & Wellness Director
(302) 478-9622 ext. 4321

Lindsay Glunt

Member Experience and Sales Specialist
(302) 478-9622

Gary Karp

Director, Camp and Teens
(302) 478-8579

Sarah Kelly

Director of Aquatic Operations
(302) 478-3106

Dot McFadden

Senior Health & Wellness Director
(302) 510-1175

Samuel Meck

Sr. Facilities Director
(302) 510-1235

Bridget O’Connor

Preschool & Family Director
(302) 478-8591

Elizabeth Schaff

Senior Child Development Director
(302) 478-8306

Kerry Smith

Sr. Business Manager
(302) 478-8304


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