• Fitness Center (ages 12* and up): State-of-the-Art Cardio Equipment, Strength Circuit, Free Weights
  *Youth ages 12 & 13 must go through a fitness orientation prior to using the Fitness Center and be accompanied by a parent/guardian during their visit.
• Youth Fitness Center for Kids Ages 6 to 11 years old
• Free Drop-In Babysitting for Children Ages 6 weeks to 6 years old for members with Adult Plus Children memberships
• Spinning Studio with 50+ Spin Bikes
• Functional Training Center: Monkey Bars, Plyo Box, Heavy Bag, Pendulum squat machine and more
• Stretching/Training Room
• TRX Group Training Classes: Basic, Advanced, and Specialty Classes
• Small Group Training Classes for Everyone
• Indoor pool: 8-lane, 25-yard pool
• Group Water Exercise Classes: Variety of classes
• Beautiful Oversized Gymnasium: Family, Adult, Teen Pick-Up Basketball, Pick-Up Volleyball and Pickleball

• Co-ed Sauna (18+ only)
• Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms
• Family Locker Room
• Outdoor Pool Complex:  Family Fun Pool with Beach Entry and 8-Lane Pool
• Over 100 Group Exercise Classes Weekly- HIIT, Yoga, Pilates, Barre, Spinning, Zumba, BodyPump, BodyCombat, GRIT and more
• Heated Yoga
• Free Fitness Consultations; Access to Variety of Personal Training Options
• Monthly Member and Family Events
• Classes for Preschool, Youth, and Family Fun (Swim Lessons, Dance, Family Zumba, Born to Move, etc.)
• Variety of Youth Sports Options

Take a Video Tour

Take a look inside the Bear Glasgow YMCA in Newark, DE from the comfort of your home. Click here to see a short video showcasing our facility features.

Facility Hours

• Monday-Friday: 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Sunday: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Youth Fitness

Ages 6 – 11
*Starting 6/12*
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Family Build & Play Time

Stop by our Activity Room for fun and creative building activities using our Imagination Playground Blue Blocks! For parents and children, all ages are welcome. Available every day during hours of operation.

Kids’ Club Hours

Ages 6 weeks – 11 years (2 hour limit per day)

• Sunday: 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. *Ages 6 weeks – 6 years only
• Monday – Thursday: 4:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
• Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

2025 Outdoor Pool Hours

June 9 – August 24

• Mon – Fri | 12:30 – 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 30 – 31 (Labor Day Weekend) | 11 – 6 p.m.
• September 1 (Labor Day) | 12 – 5 p.m.
• Western 10 lane will follow branch hours until October 1st

Click here to see YMCA of Delaware Outdoor Pool hours