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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Event & Family Calendar
There’s always something happening at the Bear-Glasgow Family Y. Our calendar is a great way for you to stay up to date. Be sure to check back frequently for updates!
View Now5K FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL
Saturday, Oct 27, 10:30 a.m – 2 p.m.
Location: Glasgow Park – near the tennis courts
Activities Include:
- 5K walk or run (registration is required)
- Kiddie K (free)
- Costume contest
- Treats
- Music
- Games
- Face painting
- Inflatables
- and more!
5K Registration: Click here!
We are excited to partner with AARP for this year’s 5K Fall Family Festival. Come dressed in your Halloween costume! This event is for all members and non-members.
PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT
Once a month, enjoy an evening out while your kids spend time at the Y for a night out.
4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.; $10 for first child and $5 each additional child in your family.
Registration required. Pizza provided to the kids.
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Saturday, October 20
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Saturday, November 10
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Saturday, December 29
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Join us for family-friendly movie nights outside in the pavilion! More details coming soon!
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 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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FACILITY HOURS
Monday – Friday: 5 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday: 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
*ALL LOCKER ROOMS CLOSE 15 MINUTES AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE FACILITY.
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 22 (Thanksgiving Day)
Branch closed
December 24 (Christmas Eve)
Branch closes at 2 p.m.
December 25 (Christmas Day)
Branch closed
December 31 (New Year’s Eve)
Branch closes at 5 p.m.
January 1 (New Year’s Day)
Branch open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Program Session Dates:
Fall I: September 4* – October 28
*Swim Lessons: September 10 – October 28
Full Member Registration: August 13
Program Member Registration: August 20
Fall II: October 29 – December 23
Full Member Registration: October 15
Program Member Registration: October 22
No Programs 11/22/18 – 11/25/18 for Thanksgiving
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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.