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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Brandywine YMCA Cycle‑A‑Thon & Zumba‑thon

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Get ready to ride, dance, and make a difference! Join us at the Brandywine YMCA for an energizing Cycle‑A‑Thon & Zumba‑thon supporting the Brandywine YMCA Annual Campaign.

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🔥 Come for one or stay for both!


Women’s Business Expo

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re excited to invite past and new vendors to join us for the 2026 Women’s Business Expo — a day dedicated to empowering, inspiring, and celebrating women.

🗓️ Wednesday, March 25, 2026

🕘 Vendor Event Schedule:

  •  9:00am–12:00pm – Morning Vendor Fair
  •  12:00pm – Tours of the Facility
  •  12:30pm–1:30pm – Lunch provided
  •  2:00pm–3:30pm – Self-Care Session & Business Enrichment Workshop
  •  5:00pm–7:00pm – Evening Vendor Fair

Register here to secure your table!


Member Donor Week

March 9 – 14

The Brandywine YMCA has long focused on helping our community live their healthiest lives and reach their full potential in spirit, mind, and body. Our Y is asking our community to partner with us by investing in the lives of our youth, adults, families, and seniors so they can experience brighter, healthier, and happier days. There is a great need in our communities, and we need your help. Join us this year to continue raising Annual Campaign funds and help our community thrive!

Stop by our tables to select a pledge card for our Annual Campaign!


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!


  • Presidents Day Open House

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

    Presidents Day Open House at YMCA of Delaware Locations Free & Open to the Community! Looking for a fun way to spend time together as a family this Presidents Day...

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  • Passport to Possibilities: A Walnut Street YMCA Documentary

    Locations: Chase Center on the Riverfront 815 Justison St., Wilmington, DE, United States

    Join us for the premiere of The Walnut Street Y: Passport to Possibilities, a powerful short documentary by Dr. Jeanne Nutter highlighting 85 years of impact at the Walnut Street...

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  • Brandywine Social Club: ARC Dance

    Locations: IBEW Local #313 814 W. Basin Rd, New Castle, DE, United States

    Join us at IBEW Local #313 for the ARC Dance! Paratransit pick-up at 8 pm.

  • Brandywine Social Club: Bowling

    Locations: Bowlerama 3031 New Castle Ave, New Castle, DE, United States

    Join us at Bowlerama for a bowling night! $4.75 per game, free shoe rental. Paratransit pick-up at 7:30 pm.

  • Brandywine YMCA Cycle‑A‑Thon & Zumba‑thon

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

    Get ready to ride, dance, and make a difference! Join us at the Brandywine YMCA for an energizing Cycle‑A‑Thon & Zumba‑thon supporting the Brandywine YMCA Annual Campaign. 🔥 Come for...

    Read more

  • Women’s Business Expo

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

    In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re excited to invite past and new vendors to join us for the 2026 Women’s Business Expo — a day dedicated to empowering, inspiring,...

    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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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

Click here to find a list of our 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

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.