Dover 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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Program Registration

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, N. Dover Elementary, and Fairview.

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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!


New This Summer: Splash Pad At Dover YMCA Outdoor Center

Just in time for summer, the Dover YMCA Outdoor Center is ready to unveil it’s NEW Splash Pad!

The splash pad features:

  • 12 in-ground spray jets
  • 3 water loops
  • 1 triple-dump bucket
  • 1 40″ water-spraying mushroom

Keep checking on the progress on our Facebook & Instagram pages!

Members – Be sure to join our Dover YMCA Facebook Group page!


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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

Juneteenth Open House

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

Celebrate Juneteenth at the YMCA of Delaware as all locations will be free and open to the community! Guests are welcome to stop in to work out in the fitness...

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  • Fitness Center: State-of-the-Art Cardio Machines, Strength Circuit, Free Weights
  • Sauna
  • Free Personalized Fitness and Nutrition Plans
  • 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
  • Youth Wellness Center
  • Over 120 Group Exercise Classes Weekly-  Step, Yoga, Pilates, Spinning, Zumba, BodyPump, BodyCombat, BodyFlow and more
  • Small Group Training- TRX, Barre
  • 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. – 2 p.m.

Dover YMCA Outdoor Center

Address: 825 Kenton Road Dover, DE 19904

2025 Hours

  • May 24 – 26 | 11 a.m. – 6 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 | 1 – 8 p.m.
  • Sat – Sun | 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

*4th of July: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.*

August 25 – September 1:

  • August 24 | 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • August 25 – 28 | 3 – 6 p.m.
  • August 30 – 31 (Labor Day Weekend) | 11 – 6 p.m.
  • September 1 (Labor Day) | 12 – 5 p.m.

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.

 

 

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

John Rice

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

Ace Clark

Aquatics Director
(302) 346-9622

Beth Johnson

Wellness Coordinator
(302) 346-9622

Rick Persun

Facilities Director
(302) 346-9622

Debbie Schwartz

Membership Experience & Sales Specialist
302-346-9622

Gabrielle Shipmon

Childcare Director
302-346-9622


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