Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA
351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE 19702
(302) 836-9622
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Child Care
Check out our Child Care options including Before and After School Care, School is Out care and more!
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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 ProgramsYMCA Beautification Day
Saturday, October 12th, 9 a.m. – 12 noon
Join us to help beautify the grounds and plant flowers at the Bear-Glasgow YMCA. Contact lcharles@ymcade.org for details, or to volunteer.
ZUMBA GLOW PARTY
Friday, October 11th, 7:30 – 830 p.m. Bring a friend for FREE!
Indoor Pool Family Swim
Summer is over but our Indoor Pool is still flowing and ready for you and your family. Bring your whole family and enjoy time together.
- Friday Night Family Swim: 6 – 10 p.m.
- Tuesday Family Fun in the Water: 2 – 5:30 p.m.
- Spend the weekend in the Water with your family!
- Saturday’s: 1:15 – 8 p.m.
- Sunday’s: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Kids & Parents Night Out
Saturdays • 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
ages: 6 weeks – 12 years
Enjoy an evening out while your child(ren) spend time at the Y. Kids will enjoy fun activities while being supervised by our trained staff. Dinner is provided. To sign up, please visit the Member Services Desk to complete a program packet. Must register at least one day in advance. This is a members-only benefit.
DATES:
- September 7, 21
- October 5, 19
- November 9, 23
- December 7
FEES: $10 per child and $5 for additional sibling
Teen Nights
Grades: 6-12
Are your teens constantly looking for something to do on a Saturday night? Bring them to the Y on the second Saturday of each month. The Bear-Glasgow Family Y transforms into a hangout spot for teens (under staff supervision). Teens can play basketball, take a dip in the pool, workout, do homework or kick back and relax. We recommend you pre-register your teen(s) because space is limited and fills up quickly. A parental waiver is required.
Dates/Time: 7:30 – 10 p.m.
- October 12
- November 9
- December 14
- January 11
- February 8
- March 14
- April 11
FEES: Members $5
Community $10
YMCA Pumpkin 5K and Family Health Festival
Saturday, October 26, 2019
There’s no better way to celebrate Halloween than at the Pumpkin 5K and Family Health Festival, a FUN event for the whole family! The 5K will be held on Saturday, October 26th, and begins at 11:00 am at Glasgow Park. The Family Health Festival includes race awards, food and entertainment and is held at the Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA. Click here to download the flyer.
Check out our NEW Functional Training Center!
The Bear-Glasgow YMCA’s new Functional Training Center is a state-of-the-art performance center that includes two Assault Air Runner Treadmills, Rogue Echo Air Bike, 2 Power Racks with assorted Bumper Plates, Kettlebells, Torque Tank Power Sled, Custom Monkey Bars, Vertical and Infinity Ropes, TRX Straps, Medicine Balls, Slam Balls, Heavy Bags and 6 Weighted Tires.
- Metabolic conditioning to burn fat and create long and lean muscles
- Turf flooring allows for enhanced agility drills, sled exercises, and sprint workouts
- Small group classes for individualized attention
- Quick and efficient workouts that can be done in 30-45 minutes
FAMILY FITNESS
Family Zumba: Wednesday, 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
Family Yoga: Sunday 11:45 am – 12:30 p.m.
- 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 13
- 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
- Variety of classes for Preschool, Youth and Family Fun (Swim Lessons, Dance, Family Zumba, Born to Move, etc.)
- Variety of Youth Sports Options
- Free Drop-In Babysitting for Children Ages 6 weeks – 12 years
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. – 10 p.m.
Saturday: 6 a.m. – 8p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. – 8p.m.
KID ZONE HOURS
Drop off babysitting for children ages 6 weeks – 12 years.
Monday – Thursday:
8 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Hours may vary on holidays and between session breaks.
YOUTH WELLNESS
CENTER HOURS
(For Ages 7 to 13 years)
Monday – Thursday: 4 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Friday*: 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
*Family Wellness Night: Parents are welcome and encouraged to workout with their children in the Youth Wellness Center each Friday.
Holidays & Important Dates
November 28 (Thanksgiving): 8 a.m. – 12 noon
December 24 (Christmas Eve): Close 2 p.m.
December 25 (Christmas Day): CLOSED
December 31 (New Year’s Eve): Close 5 p.m.
January 1 (New Year’s Day) 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Program Session Dates:
Summer: June 17 – August 25
Registration Begins – Member: June 3
Community Registration Begins: June 10
Fall 1: September 3 – October 27
Member Registration Begins: August 12
Community Registration Begins: August 19
Fall 2: October 28 – December 22
Member Registration Begins: October 14
Community Registration Begins: October 21
Winter 2020: January 6 – February 23
Member Registration Begins: December 16
Community Registration Begins: December 23
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Contact UsOur Mission
The YMCA is an association of people of all ages, ethnic groups and religious affiliations that strives to cultivate the human potential, self-esteem, and dignity of all people. Our organization exists to develop and practice the Christian principles of love, caring, inclusiveness, justice and peace…and to enrich the emotional, physical and social life of all individuals, families and our community.