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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New at the Brandywine Y

There’s a lot to be excited about at the Brandywine YMCA! From a brand-new Kids’ Club to an upcoming fitness center renovation, we’re investing in spaces that make it even better to be part of the Y.

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Brandywine YMCA: 60 Years of Impact

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!


  • Season of Giving Donation 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

    This November, help the YMCA of Delaware spread warmth, kindness and generosity throughout our communities! We're collecting non-perishable food and new or gently used winter essentials, including hats, coats, scarves,...

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  • Winter Program Registration

    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

    From sports and swim lessons to small group training and enrichment programs, there’s something for everyone at the Y! Register Today Here. Winter 2027 program registration opens November 16 for...

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  • 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

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 – Friday:

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

Monday – Thursday:

  • 5 – 8 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

Membership Experience Sales Lead
(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

Cheressa Myers

Membership Experience Sales Lead
(302) 510-1183

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

Nick Steinly

Asst. Health & Wellness Director
(302) 510-1178


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Our Mission


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