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 Almost Here!

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

  • Member Registration: May 5
  • Community Registration: May 12

Here’s what is available this summer:

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

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


June Gym Maintenance

We are looking forward to some exciting changes to our gymnasium:

  • Installing motors for our north and south end boards
  • Repainting the whole gym
  • Sanding and repainting the floor
  • Adding in a third pickleball court

As a result, THE GYMNASIUM WILL BE CLOSED MAY 25 – JUNE 28. We appreciate your patience as we make these much anticipated upgrades!


Mental Health Awareness Month

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, all Mind/Body classes will include meditation moments to help support your mental well-being. Take a breath. Find your center. Recharge your mind and body.


Sneaker Recycle Drive

We are partnering with The Family Life Project, all May long, to collect worn and slightly used sneakers. Drop them off in the barrel in the lobby and we will recycle them for you!


Mother’s Day Flowers For Mom

Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Brandywine YMCA, Central YMCA, Dover YMCA, Middletown YMCA, Sussex YMCA, Western YMCA 2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE +6 more

Celebrate Mother's Day early at the Y as we'll hold special fitness classes and Mother's Day craft activities! Stop by the Membership Desk for more information. Happy Mother's Day!

Brandywine Social Club: Brandywine Hundred Library

Locations: Brandywine Hundred Library 1300 Foulk Rd., Wilmington, DE, United States

Join us for fun crafts! | Paratransit pickup 8pm    

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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Parents Night Out

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

Parents - have a night on the town or enjoy a movie night at home. Kids (Ages 3-12) will enjoy pizza, crafts, games, the bounce house, and movies. Members Only:...

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Brandywine Social Club: May Advocacy Day

Locations: Legislative Hall 411 Legislative Ave., Dover, DE, United States

Join us at Legislative Hall! Be sure to wear your A-Team green tee!

Summer Launch Party

Locations: Hanby Outdoor Center 35 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, DE, United States

Help us start Summer Pool Season with a Pizza Party! Enjoy crafts, outdoor games, music, and more!

Brandywine Social Club: Hairspray – The Musical

Locations: Wilmington Drama League 10 W. Lea Blvd., Wilmington, DE, United States

Join us for an incredible night of the arts as we check out the Wilmington Drama League's performance of Hairspray - The Musical!    

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!

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!

Father’s Day Celebration

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

Join the Y as we kick off Father's Day weekend with coffee and healthy snacks in the lobby. Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there!

  • 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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Take a look inside our facilities. Click here!

 

FACILITY 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

  • May 24 – 26 | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. *Summer Launch Party on Saturday, May 24 at 12 – 2 p.m.*
  • May 31 – June 1 | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • June 7 – 8 | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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 YMCA of Delaware Outdoor Pool hours

HOLIDAY HOURS 2025

Click here to see the 2025 Holiday Hours.

Kids’ Club

(Ages 6 weeks – 12 years)

Monday – Thursday:

  • 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. *Ages 6 weeks to 5 years only
  • 5 – 8 p.m.

Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. *Ages 6 weeks to 5 years only
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 YMCA
(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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