YMCA of Delaware

Teen Night
2025-01-10 17:30 - 20:00 UTC | Brandywine YMCA, 3 Mount Lebanon Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803
Grades 6 – 12
Hang out with friends and make new ones!
Play basketball, swim, and workout!
Dinner is provided. FREE to the community!

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
2025-01-09 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Brandywine YMCA, 3 Mount Lebanon Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803
Join us as we show our gratitude to officers for their service to our community.
We will have coffee and treats in our Lobby from 9 – 11 a.m.

Brandywine Social Club
2025-01-07 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | Brandywine YMCA, 3 Mount Lebanon Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803
Planning meeting. Eat before you come or bring dinner & eat with friends. Snacks will be provided.

Blue Coats Play Day
2025-01-03 17:00 UTC | 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.

New Year's Eve Cardio Party
2024-12-31 | Western YMCA, 2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE, 19711
Get ready to dance your way into the New Year! Join us for a high-energy Cardio Dance Party where we’ll groove to the hottest beats and burn some serious calories. This all-levels, fun-filled class will keep you moving, laughing, and celebrating with upbeat music and easy-to-follow choreography.

Young at Heart Social Club
2024-12-27 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-29 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Middletown YMCA, 202 E. Cochran St, Middletown, DE, 19709, United States
AOA Social Club: Connect and Share!
Members, join us for a fun and engaging social gathering with fellow members. Feel free to bring a snack or refreshment to share. The event is hosted by Silvana in the Studio.
Event Details:

When: Last Friday of each month, 12 p.m.
Where: The Studio

For more information and monthly updates, check with the front desk.
Don’t miss out on the chance to connect and socialize at the AOA Social Club!

Active Older Adult Social (AOA) Club
2024-12-25 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-27 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Brandywine YMCA, 3 Mount Lebanon Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803
Join Us for an Exciting Afternoon of Games and Socializing!
Come play Rummikub, cards, and Bunco while making new friends! Feel free to bring a snack or refreshment to share. The event is hosted by Stefanie Bowden and takes place in the Teen Center.
Event Details:

When: Last Wednesday of each month at 1 PM
Where: Brandywine YMCA Teen Center

Don’t miss out on the fun and camaraderie at the AOA Social Club!

Western Family YMCA Gymnasium Grand Opening
2024-12-23 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Western YMCA, 2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE, 19711
We are thrilled to invite you to the celebration of our newly renovated Basketball/Pickleball Gymnasium! Join us for a day of fun, community, and delicious treats as we unveil this exciting upgrade.
YOUR DAILY DOSE OF FUN:

Family Gaga Pit
Family Pickleball
Free Throw Contest
3-Point Contest
Giveaways
Make your own pancakes and waffles in the Lobby

Gymnasium Opening Brunch
2024-12-23 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Western YMCA, 2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE, 19711
Swing by the Western Lobby for a delicious breakfast treat—waffles on us!
Let’s celebrate the grand opening of our newly renovated basketball & pickleball gymnasium together.
Bring your appetite and your game face! We can’t wait to see you there!

National Ugly Sweater Day
2024-12-20 | Western YMCA, 2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE, 19711
Get ready to rock your tackiest threads for National Ugly Sweater Day at the Y! Members and staff, bring out the sparkle, the pom-poms, and all the festive flair you can find. Let’s spread some holiday cheer—ugly sweater style! Who will have the most outrageous look?

Brandywine Social Club
2024-12-17 | Regal Brandywine Town Cinema, 3300 Brandywine Pkwy., Wilmington, DE, 19803, United States
Movie Night – Moana 2
Time TBD – Details available at December planning.

Holiday Spirit Week
2024-12-16 - 2024-12-20 | Brandywine YMCA, 3 Mount Lebanon Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803
Join us in celebrating the Holidays!

Monday 12/16: Holiday Chaos
Tuesday 12/17: Team Spirit Day
Wednesday 12/18: Channel your Flannel
Thursday 12/19: Long Winter’s Nap
Friday 12/20: Ugly Holiday Sweater Day

Teen Night
2024-12-13 17:30 - 20:00 UTC | Brandywine YMCA, 3 Mount Lebanon Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803
Come out to the Brandywine Teen Center and bring your friends to enjoy a night of chill, laughs, food, and fun! Teens get pool time (must bring swimwear), work out in the Fitness Center, play basketball, or can JUST HANGOUT! Registration is not required, this event is open to the community. A parent/guardian must check you in. Teen Nights are FREE. YMCA membership is not required.

Hot Cocoa Day
2024-12-13 | Brandywine YMCA, 3 Mount Lebanon Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803
Stop by the Lobby and grab everything you need to make your favorite wintertime drink!

Hot Cocoa Day
2024-12-13 | Western YMCA, 2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE, 19711
Warm up with us on Hot Cocoa Day at the Y! ☕🎉 Join us for a cozy afternoon filled with delicious hot cocoa, tasty toppings, and fun activities. It’s the perfect way to relax, connect with friends, and kick off the winter season with some sweet cheer! Don’t miss out on the chocolatey goodness!

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

Fitness Demo Week
2024-12-09 - 2024-12-20 | Brandywine YMCA, 3 Mount Lebanon Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803
Interested in Small Group Training classes? Now’s your chance to try one out for FREE before our Winter Session starts in January.

Fitness Demo Week
2024-12-09 - 2024-12-20 | Western YMCA, 2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE, 19711
Explore new workouts during Fitness Demo Week at the Western YMCA! Join us for free, energizing sessions, including Athletic Conditioning, YFIT, Senior TRX, Self-Defense for Teens, SENIOR Fit, and many more! See flyer at membership desk for more information.

Christmas Crafting
2024-12-06 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Western YMCA, 2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE, 19711
Get into the holiday spirit with a cozy Christmas crafting session in the Western Room at the Y! Join us to create beautiful, hand-crafted macramé trees and festive door swags that will bring charm to your home or make the perfect holiday gift.
Our instructors will guide you step-by-step, making it easy to create something uniquely yours.
Register at the Front Desk. Registration is required.

Brandywine Social Club
2024-12-03 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | Brandywine YMCA, 3 Mount Lebanon Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803
Gift Exchange!
$10 Gift Card if you want to participate.
Eat before you come or bring dinner & eat with friends. Snack provided. Paratransit pickup at 8 p.m.

Cookies with Santa
2024-12-03 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | Western YMCA, 2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE, 19711
It’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday season—bring the whole family to enjoy sweet treats, festive fun, and of course, a visit with Santa himself!
This event will take place in the Western Family Y Lobby and is open to the community!
Don’t miss out on the holiday magic! See you there!

12 Days of Fitness
2024-12-01 - 2024-12-31 | YMCA of Delaware
12 Days of Fitness is Back!
Visit the YMCA at least 12 times in December and get fun YMCA swag! Simply stop by the membership desk on your 12th visit of the month and pick up your prize!
*Valid at all YMCA of Delaware locations December 1 – 31, 2024 while supplies last. Quantities are limited – first-come, first-served. Visit the membership desk for details.

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.

Turkey Burn
2024-11-29 | Western YMCA, 2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE, 19711
Burn off those Thanksgiving calories with our special Turkey Burn group ex schedule! Bring a friend for FREE, and enjoy a variety of high-energy classes designed to get you moving – giving you the perfect post-holiday workout to stay active and have fun.

Turkey Burn
2024-11-29 | Brandywine YMCA, 3 Mount Lebanon Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803
Bring in a guest on November 29th and burn off that turkey together! Look out for special pop-up classes throughout the month, and grab a Turkey Burn workout to take home from the membership desk, available starting on November 25th.

Thanksgiving Fitness Fest
2024-11-29 | Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
*TIME TBD*
Celebrate gratitude and fitness together at the Y! Join us the Friday after Thanksgiving for our annual Thanksgiving Fitness Fest with a variety of 45-minute classes led by our group exercise instructors.
*A modified group class schedule from November 25 through December 1 will be published closer to the date.

Sunday Brunch
2024-11-24 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Western YMCA, 2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE, 19711
Join us in the lobby for a delightful breakfast gathering at the Y! We invite all members to kickstart their day with delicious treats and great company.

Brandywine Social Club
2024-11-21 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Brandywine Diner, 303 Rocky Run Pkwy, Wilmington, DE, 19803, United States
Friendsgiving Dinner! Celebrate Thanksgiving with friends! Bring money for dinner.
Brandywine Diner | 303 Rocky Run Pkwy, Wilmington, DE 19803
Paratransit pickup at 8 p.m.
Brandywine Social Club serves adults with developmental/intellectual disabilities in New Castle County. Members enjoy activities at the Y and around town, like Bowling with Autism Delaware, dinners at local restaurants, movies, picnics, and more! For more information, email Davina Anderson here.
