YMCA of Delaware

Ronald McDonald House Drive
2024-12-01 - 2024-12-18 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Donate items listed at our branch to bring smiles to those in need. Help our Ronald McDonald House families during the 2024 holiday season! Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware serves families with seriously ill children by enabling access to medical care and providing a place that offers comfort, hope, and togetherness.
You can find a full list of appropriate items to donate here.
*All donated Items should be new, unopened and unwrapped. We are unable to accept handmade items, stuffed animals, or blankets.

Celebrations from Around the World
2024-12-12 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Everyone is invited to join us in the Lobby!
We will have the following at the celebration:

Cookie Decorating
Photos with Santa
Holiday Music
Seasonal Crafts

Blue Coats Play Day
2025-01-03 17:00 | Brandywine YMCA, 3 Mount Lebanon Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803
Get ready to shoot hoops with the pros! The Delaware Blue Coats are hosting a FREE basketball clinic at the YMCA. This exciting event offers young athletes, aged 5 to 14 years old, a chance to improve their skills, learn from the experts, and have fun on the court. Don’t miss this slam dunk opportunity to take your game to the next level!
Blue Coats Play Day is available to YMCA of Delaware members and non-members.
Registration is required. Register here.

Les Mills Launch
2025-01-11 - 2025-01-12 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
*See Group Class Schedule*
Get a first sneak peak of the new Les Mills routines for the upcoming quarter. New music and new moves to learn! Stop by the front desk to get an updated group exercise schedule.

Teen Night
2025-01-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Join us from 6 PM to 8 PM for a FREE evening of cool activities and a time to make awesome friends!
We’ve got something special for everyone. All teens must be picked up promptly at 8 PM.

Popcorn Day
2025-01-17 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Join us in the lobby for a poppin’ good time with complimentary popcorn for all our amazing members!

MLK Day Open House
2025-01-20 | YMCA of Delaware
Celebrate MLK Day with us!
On Monday, January 20th, all YMCA of Delaware locations will be OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY for FREE!
Bring your family and friends for a day filled with fun, fitness, and family-friendly activities!

MLK Day Scavenger Hunt
2025-01-20 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
The Bear-Glasgow YMCA will hold an MLK Day Scavenger Hunt around the facility on January 20th and provide a healthy snack for community members.

Summer Camp Registration
2025-01-24 - 2025-01-30 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Registration opens for the 2025 Summer Camp Season!
Go here to register and learn more about Camp Cassey.

Spring Program Registration
2025-01-24 - 2025-01-30 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Head here to register and learn more about Bear-Glasgow spring programs.

2025 Beach Party
2025-01-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Summer vibes in January? Yes, please!
Join us for our annual Beach Party!
It’s a family-friendly event, a perfect way to escape the winter blues with fun activities for kids and a sneak peek into our 2025 Summer Camps.

Open to the community – bring your friends and family!

Find your Y Summer Camp location HERE!

Get ready for sand, smiles, and summer dreams in the middle of winter!

Valentine's Day - Bring A Friend For FREE
2025-02-14 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
This Valentine’s Day, bring a friend for FREE at the YMCA of Delaware.
To make it even sweeter, if your friend joins during their visit, they get 20% off membership for 6 months.
Spread the love and share the gains!

President's Day Open House
2025-02-17 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Celebrate President’s Day at the Y! 🇺🇸 Join us for a special Open House event, as our locations will be OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY! Join us for a day filled with fun for the whole family!
Try out our fitness classes, explore the facility, and see why the Y is where you belong!
Don’t miss the chance to connect, play, and thrive—free for everyone!

Black History Month Celebration Expo
2025-02-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
The Bear-Glasgow Y invites the community to join us for a Black History Month Celebration Expo on Monday, February 17th from 1-4 p.m.
This event is Free and open to the community.
Registration is required, register here.
The event will feature:

Small Business Expo
Food Trucks
Live Music
Face Painting
FREE Books
Presentation from University of Delaware Professor Alicia Fontnette | What is a Freedom School and why were they important?
Live rendition of Dr. Martin Luther King’s famous “I Have A Dream” speech
And More!

Before & After School Care Early Registration
2025-03-01 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Summer is just around the corner, which means it’s time to get your childcare plans set for the 2025-2026 school year.
The YMCA of Delaware is committed to providing children with a safe and positive experience while promoting unity, acceptance, and fostering a sense of self.
Learn more about Before & After School Care at the Y and how to register here.
Members only. Non-member registration opens April 4th.

Camp Lucky Day | Win A Free Week of Camp!
2025-03-01 - 2025-03-17 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Register for a YMCA of Delaware Day Camp from March 1st through 17th and be entered to win a FREE week of camp!
Register here!

March Fitness Challenge
2025-03-01 - 2025-03-31 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Earn a free shirt when you visit the YMCA 17 times in March and download the YMCA360 App.
Open to members 16+.
Members MUST REGISTER BY MARCH 10th at the front desk or online.

Read Across America Day
2025-03-03 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
We will be offering complimentary children’s books in the lobby. Supplies are limited, so be sure to grab a book while they last!

Teen Night
2025-03-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Join us from 6 to 8 p.m. for a FREE evening of cool activities and a time to make awesome friends, we’ve got something special for everyone.
All teens (Grades 6-12) must be picked up promptly at 8 p.m.

New YMCA360 App Launch
2025-03-10 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Starting March 10, all YMCA schedules will be available in the YMCA360 app—and you’ll use the app for check-in too!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
• Beginning March 10, you’ll find all schedules in the YMCA360 app.
• The current Daxko App is going away! As of March 17, schedules will only be available in YMCA360.
• Log-in is required! To log in to the YMCA360 app you must have a valid email address on file with us.
Stop by the front desk or login to our member portal to confirm we have your correct email.

St Patrick's Day
2025-03-17 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Spend your St. Patrick’s Day at the Y!
We’ll have Lucky Leprechaun workouts with prizes up for grabs and green smoothies in the lobby!
Stop by the Membership desk for more information!

Christiana Care Mobile Van
2025-03-20 12:00 - 16:00 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
The Mobile Health Services Van will provide same-day, easy to access services such as:​ Vision Screenings,​ Blood Pressure Screenings,​ Virtual Visits, Connection to Primary Care​ and more!​ Registration is not required.

Parents Night Out
2025-03-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Children ages 2 – 10 can enjoy fun, games, and crafts while parents have a night out.
Registration ends at 6 p.m. on the Thursday before the scheduled Parents Night Out.
Register online or at the front desk.
$25 for the first child and $15 for each additional child.

Diabetes Alert Day
2025-03-28 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
This Diabetes Alert Day, the Y encourages you to take a moment and assess your risk.
The numbers are shocking – 96 million American adults have prediabetes and 80% don’t know they have it. That means 1 in 3 Americans is at risk for developing type 2 diabetes and has no idea. Know your risk level.
Learn more about the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program here.

National Pet Day
2025-04-11 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Bring in your favorite photo of your pet and have it added to our Pet Wall!
Photos are accepted through April 9.
Let’s spread the joy of pet companionship together!

Les Mills Launch
2025-04-11 - 2025-04-13 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Get a sneak peek of the new Les Mills group exercise routines with all new music and new moves to learn.
Bring a friend for free!

Teen Night
2025-04-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Join us from 6 to 8 p.m. for a FREE evening of cool activities and a time to make awesome friends, we’ve got something special for everyone.
All teens (Grades 6-12) must be picked up promptly at 8 p.m.
*There is only ONE Teen Night this April.

Earth Day
2025-04-22 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Swing by our lobby and pick up a free seed packet to plant at home to celebrate our beautiful planet!
Let’s share the seeds of sustainability together!
