Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA
351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE 19702
(302) 836-9622
Join TodayCheck out our Child Care options including Before and After School Care, School is Out care and more!
Learn MoreDay 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.
Learn MoreOur program lineup has something for everyone – fitness, sports, swim lessons, arts and more!
Search ProgramsPlease click HERE to see the daily schedule from September – December.
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
September 5-10
Registration is NOW OPEN.
September 9 & 23 | 6 – 8 p.m.
Grades 6-12. Get ready for a fun night filled with games, friends, and non-stop excitement!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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).
September 19
Register to vote for the upcoming 2023/2024 state and general elections.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Take a look inside our Y from the comfort of your home. Click here to see a short video showcasing our facility features.
Ages 6 weeks – 7 years (2 hour limit per day)
Ages 7-12 (90-minute limit per day)
Indoor Pool CLOSED for maintenance August 28 – September 1
For the most up to date holiday schedules, visit the Locations & Hours page.
To empower youth, foster healthy living, and promote strong communities.
Join us at the Delaware Art Museum on September 29th at 6:30 p.m. for a fundraiser that has SOLE! Proceeds benefit the Downtown YMCAs. Come enjoy a night of fellowship, dancing, great food and art. Register HERE!