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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🎤 Comedy Night 2026 – Laughs That Make a Difference!

Get Ready to Laugh for a Cause!

Join us for an evening of side-splitting comedy, good vibes, and community spirit!

  • Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
  • Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Location: DoubleTree Hotel – Concord Pike

Tickets are on sale!

Comedy Night 2026 isn’t just about laughs—it’s about making an impact. Learn more here.


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!


  • 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

  • Comedy Night 2026 – Laughs That Make a Difference!

    Locations: DoubleTree Hotel 4727 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE, United States
    Brandywine YMCA

    🎤 Comedy Night 2026 – Laughs That Make a Difference! Tickets are on sale! Get Ready to Laugh for a Cause! Join us for an evening of side-splitting comedy, good...

    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

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Take a look inside our facilities. Click here!

 

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