Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA
351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE 19702
(302) 836-9622
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Bear Child Care
Check out our Child Care options including Before and After School Care, School is Out care and more!
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Bear 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
Our program lineup has something for everyone – fitness, sports, swim lessons, arts and more!
Search ProgramsBasketball Gymnasium Schedule
Please click HERE to see the daily schedule from September – December.
Fall Family Festival & Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 28, 2023
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
FREE & OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY! Bring your whole family for a fun-filled Fall Family Festival. Don’t forget to wear your favorite costume!
Register before 9/30 and enter our raffle to win one-month of FREE membership!
Want to volunteer? Here are some opportunities:
Host A Trunk | Community Partners | Donate Candy |Vendor Participant | Annual Campaign Donation |Event Volunteers
Event & Volunteer Registration
Try out our Small Group Training Classes for FREE during our Fitness Demo Week!
September 5-10
Registration is NOW OPEN.
- 9/5 – 5:30 p.m. | Functional Training w/ PJ (18+ Intermediate to Advanced)
- 9/6 – 9:15 a.m. | Functional Training w/ Nicole (18+)
- 9/7 – 5:45 a.m. | TRX w/ Mike (16+)
- 9/8 – 5:30 a.m. | YFit w/ Sarah (16+)
Teen Night
September 9 & 23 | 6 – 8 p.m.
Grades 6-12. Get ready for a fun night filled with games, friends, and non-stop excitement!
Welcoming Week
September 8-17
Welcoming Week celebrates the growing movement of communities that fully embrace newcomer immigrants and their contributions to the social fabric of our country. Stop by our welcome table and let us know where you’re coming from! Everyone is welcome at the Y!
Grandparents’ Day
September 10
Join us in celebrating the wisdom and warmth you bring to our lives on Grandparents’ Day with crafts and snacks in the lobby. Open Swim all day and Grandkids come FREE!
Meet The Author
September 11 | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. (LOBBY)
Delve into Monique Williams’ books and learn about a local author’s incredible mission to uplift and inspire.
National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 – October 15
Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off on September 15th. It’s a joyful time to honor and appreciate the vibrant cultures and histories of Hispanic and Latinx communities in the United States.
Kids Zone Parents’ Night Out
September 15 | 5 – 8 p.m.
As a member benefit, you are able to drop your child(ren) off for up to 3 hours while you leave the premises. Pizza and fruit served. Registration is required and available at the front desk. $30 for the first child and $25 for any additional children.
Home Buying Seminar
Learn to build wealth through investing in real estate!
September 16 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Join us for a FREE in-depth conversation with real estate professionals about the home buying process.
Click Here to reserve your spot today.
For more information, contact Harriet Stokes (610-357-5083).
National Voter Registration Day at the Y (LOBBY)
September 19
Register to vote for the upcoming 2023/2024 state and general elections.
All Seniors come in FREE
September 24-30
September is Healthy Aging Month, and to celebrate we welcome our Y Seniors (65+) to stop by our branch for free.
Don’t forget to bring a friend and try out our group exercise classes such as LIFE, Chair Yoga, Walk It Out, & and Aqua Aerobics Classes.
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.
- Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Sundays 12:00 – 2:30 p.m. NEW!
TeenWOW (Working on Wellness)
The WOW program will provide students with experiences focusing on healthy active living through fitness, sports, professional development, team building activities, volunteer opportunities and more.
WHEN: Tuesday/Thursday
DATES: September 19 – December 21 (no classes 11/21 and 11/23)
TIME: 3 – 6 p.m.
COST: FREE
CONTACT: Ebony Tessein – [email protected] or 302-257-5854.
Youth In Government
The Youth in Government (YIG) Program offers model legislative and judicial experiences for youth in grades 6 –12. Students learn by doing and have the opportunity to try their hand at leadership in an open and receptive learning environment. Join us for the 2023/2024 school year!
- 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 7 to 12 years old
- Free Drop-In Babysitting for Children Ages 6 weeks – 7 years old
- Spinning Studio with 50+ Spin Bikes
- Functional Training Center: Monkey Bars, Plyo Box, Heavy Bag 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
- 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
- Hot 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 our Y 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: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Sunday: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Kids Zone Hours
Ages 6 weeks – 7 years (2 hour limit per day)
- Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Monday – Thursday: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Saturday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Sunday: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Youth Fitness Hours
Ages 7-12 (90-minute limit per day)
- Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Monday – Thursday: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Saturday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Sunday: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Indoor Pool CLOSED for maintenance August 28 – September 1
For the most up to date holiday schedules, visit the Locations & Hours page.
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Contact UsOur Mission
To empower youth, foster healthy living, and promote strong communities.