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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Season of Giving Donation Drive

November 1 – 30

Help us make a difference right here in our community this fall! During your next visit, bring in donations for our Season of Giving Donation Drive:

  • What to bring: Winter outerwear (coats, hats, gloves) & non-perishable food items.
  • Where to drop off: Collection bins in the lobby!
  • Bonus: Every member who donates will be entered in a raffle for a 1-year membership!

Drop off your items at the front desk before or after your workout all month long!


Early Closure on November 15

To celebrate our annual staff Thanksgiving gathering and recognize our amazing team, we’ll close at 4:00 PM on November 15.

Thank you for your support and understanding!


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.


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!

2026-2027 Program Information:

Summer Session:

Dates:  June 29 – August 20
Days:  Monday – Thursday
Time:  9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

After School Session:

September 15th – June 3rd

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

  • Season of Giving Donation 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

    This November, help the YMCA of Delaware spread warmth, kindness and generosity throughout our communities! We're collecting non-perishable food and new or gently used winter essentials, including hats, coats, scarves,...

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  • Jersey Day

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

    Game Day at the Y: Football Jersey Day! Whether you root for college or pro, show us who you support on Friday, November 6th! Staff and members are encouraged to...

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  • Veterans Day Breakfast

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

    Join us in honoring our heroes! Stop by the lobby for a light breakfast. It’s our small way of saying thank you to our veterans and military families! Come and...

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  • Winter Program Registration

    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

    From sports and swim lessons to small group training and enrichment programs, there’s something for everyone at the Y! Register Today Here. Winter 2027 program registration opens November 16 for...

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  • Sauna
  • Free Fitness Consultations
  • Access to Personal Training
  • Fitness Center: State-of-the-art cardio Equipment, Strength Circuit 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.

Holiday Hours

Click here to find a list of our Holiday Hours.

 

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

Justin Dennis

Sr. Facilities Director
(302) 510-1229

Shannon Downing

Sr. Child Care Director
(302) 510-1265

Kyra Elmer

Sr. Business Manager
(302) 567-6768

Devin Park

Sports Coordinator
(302) 296-9622

Anna

Anna Seiffert

Aquatics Director
(302) 510-1270


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Our Mission


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