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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Summer Programs are Almost Here!

Register: Gear up for summer by registering for our Summer 1 & 2 sessions!

Here’s what is available this summer:

  • Youth Sports
  • Enrichment Workshops
  • Swim Lessons (Summer 2 registration starts June 23)
  • Summer Camp
  • Small Group Training
  • And more!

Sign up before spots are gone! Summer 1 starts June 2!


June Gym Maintenance

We are looking forward to some exciting changes to our gymnasium:

  • Installing motors for our north and south end boards
  • Repainting the whole gym
  • Sanding and repainting the floor
  • Adding in a third pickleball court

As a result, THE GYMNASIUM WILL BE CLOSED MAY 25 – JUNE 28. We appreciate your patience as we make these much anticipated upgrades!


Pride Month

At the Y, Pride Month is an opportunity to live up to our mission of providing a safe, welcoming community for all!

 


Father’s Day Celebration

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

Join the Y as we kick off Father's Day weekend with coffee and healthy snacks in the lobby. Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there!

Donuts & Coffee For Dads!

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

Did you know Father's Day was started at the YMCA? Stop by for Donuts and Coffee for Dad in our Lobby!

Event Series Outdoor Pool: Music Night

Outdoor Pool: Music Night

Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Dover Outdoor Center, Hanby Outdoor Center, Middletown YMCA, Western YMCA 2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE +4 more

Rock the night away as you enjoy music from various genres each week!

Event Series Outdoor Pool: Trivia/Bingo

Outdoor Pool: Trivia/Bingo

Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Dover Outdoor Center, Hanby Outdoor Center, Middletown YMCA, Western YMCA, YMCA of Delaware +5 more

Show off your skills with an evening of fun and friendly competition at our Trivia or Bingo Night!

Event Series Outdoor Pool: Yard Games

Outdoor Pool: Yard Games

Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Dover Outdoor Center, Hanby Outdoor Center, Middletown YMCA, Western YMCA, YMCA of Delaware +5 more

Gather for a fun-filled evening of outdoor yard games! Bring your competitive spirit and enjoy cornhole, badminton and more!

Brandywine Social Club: Blue Rocks Game

Locations: William Frawley Stadium 801 Shipyard Dr., Wilmington, DE, United States

Meet at 6 p.m., game starts at 6:35 p.m. | Paratransit pickup 9 p.m. Bring money for tickets, snacks, and drinks!

Juneteenth Open House

Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Brandywine YMCA, Dover YMCA, Middletown YMCA, Sussex YMCA, Walnut Street YMCA, Western YMCA, YMCA of Delaware +7 more

Celebrate Juneteenth at the YMCA of Delaware as all locations will be free and open to the community! Guests are welcome to stop in to work out in the fitness...

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Blood Bank of Delmarva Blood Drive

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

Join us in celebrating Juneteenth by signing up to donate today! Visit the Blood Bank of Delmarva's website here to register! Must be 17+ or 16 with consent.

Juneteenth – Pizza at Outdoor Pool

Locations: Hanby Outdoor Center 35 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, DE, United States

Join us for a special Pizza by the Pool Juneteenth Celebration out at the Hanby Outdoor Center!

  • 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
  • Family Locker Room
  • Sauna
  • Over 100 group exercise classes weekly- HIIT, Yoga, Pilates, Barre, Spinning, Zumba, BodyCombat and more
  • 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
  • Free babysitting while You Work Out
  • 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

2025 Hours

June 9 – August 24

  • Mon – Fri: 3 – 8 p.m.
  • Sat – Sun: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

*4th of July: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.*

August 25 – September 1: TBD

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. *Ages 6 weeks to 5 years only, ages 6-11 welcome starting June 9!
  • 5 – 8 p.m.

Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. *Ages 6 weeks to 5 years only, ages 6-11 welcome starting June 9!
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

Megan Capobianco

Member Experience and Sales Specialist
(302) 510-1183

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

Samuel Meck

Sr. Facilities Director
(302) 510-1235

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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