Before & After School Care

YMCA Brandywine’s care is offered at Carrcroft, Claymont, Forwood, Hanby, Lancashire, Lombardy, Maple Lane, and Mt. Pleasant Elementary Schools.

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Programs

YMCA Brandywine in Wilmington, DE’s program lineup has something for everyone – fitness, sports, swim lessons, arts, and more!

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Brandywine YMCA Summer Camp

Day and specialty camps at the Brandywine YMCA 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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Lobby Refresh

Our lobby will be getting a much anticipated refresh! This project is expected to take up to two weeks. We do not anticipate any disruptions to member access during this time (just a little noise).


Complimentary Fitness Center Orientation

You will meet with a trainer or instructor who will show you the basics of how to use the gym equipment. Contact your local Y to schedule an appointment today.


Brandywine Social Club

Serving adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

For more information contact Davina Anderson

Check out our activities under Events!


  • 2025 Canned Food & Clothing Drive

    Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Brandywine YMCA, Central YMCA, Dover YMCA, Middletown YMCA, Sussex YMCA, Walnut Street YMCA, Western YMCA, YMCA of Delaware +8 more
    Association-Wide

    The YMCA of Delaware is calling on the community to come together this fall to support families in need through its annual Canned Food and Clothing Drive, running from November...

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  • Veterans Day

    Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Brandywine YMCA, Central YMCA, Dover YMCA, Middletown YMCA, Sussex YMCA, Western YMCA, YMCA of Delaware +7 more
    Association-Wide

    This Veterans Day, the YMCA of Delaware proudly honors and thanks those who have served our country. As a token of our appreciation, we invite all veterans to enjoy a...

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  • Diabetes Awareness Month: Know Your Risk Level

    Locations: Brandywine YMCA 3 Mount Lebanon Road, Wilmington, DE
    Brandywine YMCA

    Stop by our Lobby to chat with Peter Campbell from our Community Health Department to see if you are at risk for Type II Diabetes.

  • Brandywine Social Club: Activity Night

    Locations: Brandywine Hundred Library 1300 Foulk Rd., Wilmington, DE, United States
    Brandywine Social Club

    Join us at the Brandywine Hundred Library for an activity and some lively conversation! Paratransit 8 p.m. Eat dinner before you come. Snack provided

  • Winter Program Registration

    Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Brandywine YMCA, Central YMCA, Dover YMCA, Middletown YMCA, Sussex YMCA, Western YMCA, YMCA of Delaware +7 more
    Association-Wide

    Members: It's time to sign up for winter sports, enrichment, small group training, and SO MUCH MORE! Learn more about offerings by location and register here.

  • Brandywine Social Club: Friendsgiving Dinner

    Locations: Brandywine Diner 303 Rocky Run Pkwy, Wilmington, DE, United States
    Brandywine Social Club

    Friendsgiving Dinner at Brandywine Diner Paratransit 8 p.m. Enjoy dinner and conversation with friends!

  • Active Older Adult Social (AOA) Club

    Active Older Adult Social (AOA) Club

    Locations: Brandywine YMCA 3 Mount Lebanon Road, Wilmington, DE
    Brandywine YMCA

    Join Us for an Exciting Afternoon of Games and Socializing! Come play Rummikub, cards, and Bunco while making new friends! Feel free to bring a snack or refreshment to share....

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  • Turkey Burn

    Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Brandywine YMCA, Central YMCA, Dover YMCA, Middletown YMCA, Sussex YMCA, Western YMCA, YMCA of Delaware +7 more
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    Let's get ready to work off that turkey! Join us for our post-Thanksgiving Turkey Burn classes, check our schedules for the best fit for you! Members: Bring a friend for...

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  • Hot Cocoa Day

    Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Brandywine YMCA, Central YMCA, Dover YMCA, Middletown YMCA, Sussex YMCA, Western YMCA, YMCA of Delaware +7 more
    Association-Wide

    Come warm up from the cold with a FREE cut of hot cocoa in the lobby!

  • National Ugly Sweater Day

    Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Brandywine YMCA, Central YMCA, Dover YMCA, Middletown YMCA, Sussex YMCA, Western YMCA, YMCA of Delaware, Walnut Street YMCA 1000 North Walnut Street, Wilmington, DE, United States +8 more
    Association-Wide

    The holidays are upon us! Let's get in the spirit of the season and wear our ugly holiday sweaters! Make sure you showcase your sweater in the lobby. We'll have...

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  • Active Older Adult Social (AOA) Club

    Active Older Adult Social (AOA) Club

    Locations: Brandywine YMCA 3 Mount Lebanon Road, Wilmington, DE
    Brandywine YMCA

    Join Us for an Exciting Afternoon of Games and Socializing! Come play Rummikub, cards, and Bunco while making new friends! Feel free to bring a snack or refreshment to share....

    Read more

  • Active Older Adult Social (AOA) Club

    Active Older Adult Social (AOA) Club

    Locations: Brandywine YMCA 3 Mount Lebanon Road, Wilmington, DE
    Brandywine YMCA

    Join Us for an Exciting Afternoon of Games and Socializing! Come play Rummikub, cards, and Bunco while making new friends! Feel free to bring a snack or refreshment to share....

    Read more

  • Fitness Center: State-of-the-Art Cardio Equipment, Strength Circuit, Free Weights
  • Functional Training Center: Monkey Bars, Plyo Box, Heavy Bag, and more
  • Two Indoor pools
  • One outdoor pool at the Hanby Outdoor Center
  • Basketball Gymnasium
  • Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms
  • Universal Locker Room
  • Sauna
  • Over 100 group exercise classes weekly- HIIT, Yoga, Pilates, Barre, Spinning, Zumba, BodyCombat and more
  • Drop-in Pickleball for members in the gymnasium
  • Aquatic Group Fitness Classes
  • Small Group Training- TRX, Kettlebell, GRIT
  • Free Fitness Consultations
  • Access to Personal Training
  • Instructional Children’s Classes: Swimming, Dance, Karate and more
  • Youth Sports including Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball and more
  • Preschool Program
  • Before and After School Care
  • Summer Day Camp
  • Teen Workforce Development Program
  • Free drop-in child watch in our Kids’ Club! Families with an Adult + children membership get 2 hours of free child watch while they work out for children 6 weeks to 11 years of age.

  • Youth in Government


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BRANDYWINE YMCA HOURS

Monday-Friday: 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday: 12 – 6 p.m.

HANBY OUTDOOR POOL

Address: 35 Chestnut Street Wilmington, DE 19810

Our outdoor pool will open over Memorial Day weekend in 2026.

Click here to see the YMCA of Delaware’s Outdoor Pool hours

HOLIDAY HOURS 2025

Click here to see the 2025 Holiday Hours.

Kids’ Club

(Ages 6 weeks – 11 years)

Monday – Thursday:

  • 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. – 6 weeks – 5 years only
  • 5 – 8 p.m.

Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. 
Saturday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Sunday: 12 – 3 p.m.

For the most up to date holiday schedules, visit the Locations & Hours page.

 

Carolan Cross

Community VP/Sr. Executive Director, Brandywine & Western YMCAs
(302) 478-3202

Liz Ackroyd

Director, Before & After School Enrichment & Sports
(302) 510-1180

Davina Anderson

Director of Membership Sales & Engagement
(302) 510-1186

Clark Bickling

Swim Team Registrar
(302) 227-3638

Matthew Dunbar

Facilities Director
(302) 510-1235

Steph Gant

Asst. Health & Wellness Director
(302) 478-9622 ext. 4321

Lindsay Glunt

Member Experience and Sales Specialist
(302) 478-9622

Gary Karp

Director, Camp and Teens
(302) 478-8579

Sarah Kelly

Director of Aquatic Operations
(302) 478-3106

Dot McFadden

Senior Health & Wellness Director
(302) 510-1175

Bridget O’Connor

Preschool & Family Director
(302) 478-8591

Elizabeth Schaff

Senior Child Development Director
(302) 478-8306

Kerry Smith

Sr. Business Manager
(302) 478-8304


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Our Mission


To empower youth, foster healthy living, and promote strong communities.