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!

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Around the Y

Before and After School Care Now Enrolling for the 2022/23 School Year

BROWSE OFFERINGS

Schools We Serve: Keene, McVey, Marshall, Pleasantville, Wilbur, Wilmington Manor and Colonial Early Education Program (CEEP)

Coming Soon! WOW Fall Fitness Program for Gunning Bedford Middle School Students! Stay tuned for details!

Pickleball

Join in on the fun! Pickleball is a racket/paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. The fun begins the week of September 12 and is open to all levels.

Monday’s, 9-11:45 a.m.
Wednesday’s, 12:30 – 4 p.m.

Questions? Contact Victor Taylor vtaylor@ymcade.org

Teen Nights

Calling all teens grades 6-12! Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 6 – 8 p.m. to hang out, make new friends, participate in fun activities, and make awesome memories.

September 10 & 24
October 8 & 22
November 12
December 10 & 17

Questions? Contact Ebony Tessein etessein@ymcade.org

New Equipment Party

Monday, September 26, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 4 – 8 p.m.

Stop by to help us celebrate and learn more about our brand new fitness center equipment. Snacks and small giveaways while they last.

Note: Fitness Center and Functional Training Center will be closed on September 22-September 23 as we install your new equipment.

Fall Family Festival and Trunk or Treat

October 29 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Mark your calendar for this family fun day! Event is FREE and open to the community. Registration is required. Please register below if you plan on attending.

Volunteers needed! Sign up with the links below to help with the event or to set up a trunk or treat car to hand out candy.

Event Help- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040e4fa8a62fa0f94-fall1
Trunk or Treat Car Registration – https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040e4fa8a62fa0f94-fall1

Facility Features

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
Free Drop-In Babysitting for Children Ages 6 months – 7 years
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