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 ProgramsJoin the Bear-Glasgow Y Swim Team!
Season Runs May 28th – July 20, 2019. Click here for details.
PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT
Once a month, enjoy an evening out while your kids spend time at the Y for a night out. Registration required, and limited spots available. Pizza provided to the kids. $10 for the first child and $5 each additional child in your family.
TEEN NIGHTS
Saturdays, 7:30 – 10 p.m.
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.
FEES: Members $5
Community $10
FAMILY FITNESS
Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. in Studio
Family Cardio in the Studio. An exercise class for the whole family! Featuring a mixture of cardio exercises, obstacle courses, circuit training, games, and fun. Parent participation required
FAMILY YOGA
Sundays, 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. in the Activity Room
This class provides families with an opportunity to connect and engage through learning yogic principles and performing child-friendly yoga poses and breathing techniques. Families will learn yogic principles and perform child-friendly yoga poses and breathing techniques. Families will learn yoga sequences to build energy, focus, and concentration, and/or instill peace and calmness. This class is intended for families with children ages 4 and older.
- 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
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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. – 6 p.m.*
Sunday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.*
*SUMMER HOURS: June 22 through Labor day the facility will close at 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
OUTDOOR POOL HOURS
MAY 25 – JUNE 9:
Monday – Friday: 3:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
JUNE 10 – AUGUST 25:
Monday – Friday: 11:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.*
JULY 4 (Independence Day): 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
AUGUST 26 – SEPTEMBER 1:
Monday – Friday: 3:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday:11 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
September 2 (Labor Day): 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
*Beginning August 12, the Outdoor Pools will close at 7:30 p.m. for safety due to lack of sunlight.
**There will be four swim team meets between June & July that will alter our Outdoor Pool hours. Please see posted signs in the facility for dates/times.
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
July 4 (Independence Day): Branch CLOSED, Outdoor Pool Open
September 2 (Labor Day): Branch CLOSED,Outdoor Pool Open
Program Session Dates:
Spring 2: April 29 – June 16
Registration Begins – Member: April 8
Community: April 15
Summer: June 17 – August 25
Registration Begins – Member: June 3
Community: June 10
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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.