Swim Lessons

The Dover Y offers tons of aquatics programs, no matter your skill level, to stay active!

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NinjaZone Enrolling Soon!

New to the Dover YMCA, this high-energy program challenges kids to climb, flip, and conquer obstacles while building strength, confidence, and character in a fun, structured environment.

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Summer Camp

Get ready for a summer full of adventure, creativity, and nonstop fun at the Dover YMCA! From high-energy action to hands-on discovery, there’s something for every child to explore, create, and grow.

Explore Dover Summer Camp

Located in Dover, Delaware, the Dover YMCA is the gym for fitness and family. With 2 indoor pools, an outdoor pool, a sauna, child care while you work out, unlimited fitness classes, state-of-the-art equipment, a full-size basketball gym, and so much more, you will never want to leave!


Coming Soon: Discovery Center

We are excited for the upcoming grand opening of the Discovery Center at the Dover YMCA.  This exciting addition will take youth programs to the next level.
Preview Opening:  March 16
Grand Opening: April 9
The Discovery Center will host expanded offerings, including:  
  • Childcare Space  
    • Summer Camps
    • School is Out Care
    • Kids Club
  • New Program Offerings  
    • Ninja Zone
    • Makers Space
    • Teen Clubs
  •  Events
    • Family Nights
    • Birthday Parties
    • Parents Night Out 

Kids’ Club!

YMCA Kids’ Club provides a secure, engaging space for children ages 6 weeks to 11 years while parents enjoy YMCA facilities. Available at most YMCA of Delaware locations, Kids’ Club offers fun activities tailored to every age group. Kids’ Club is a free service for members with Adult Plus Children memberships. Enjoy up to 2 hours of care per day—an incredible value of up to 60 hours of childcare each month, worth more than $900 per child!

Learn more here.

  • Parents Night Out: Ninja Night Out!

    Locations: Dover YMCA 1137 South State Street, Dover, DE

    Children ages 2–12 can enjoy an evening of pizza, games, fun, and crafts while parents take time for themselves. Registration closes at 12 PM on March 18th. Register here! The...

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    $25.00
  • Next Gen Healthcare Event

    Locations: Dover YMCA 1137 South State Street, Dover, DE

    Join the Dover YMCA for a community wellness fair. The event brings together dozens of community partners offering health resources, support services, prizes, and family-friendly activities, all focused on wellness,...

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  • Fitness Center: State-of-the-Art Cardio Machines, Strength Circuit, Free Weights
  • Sauna
  • Free Fitness Appointments
  • Two Indoor Pools, which include an 8 Lane Lap Pool and a 4 Lane Pool
  • Full-Size Gymnasium
  • Two Men’s and two Women’s Locker Rooms
  • Over 120 Group Exercise Classes Weekly-  Step, Yoga, Pilates, Spinning, Zumba, BodyPump, BodyCombat, BodyFlow and more
  • Small Group Training
  • Water Exercise Classes
  • Master Swimming Program
  • Personal Training
  • Free Parking
  • Free Babysitting
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Swim Team
  • Swim Lessons
  • Youth & Adult Sports Programs
  • Youth Enrichment Classes
  • Before & After School Care
  • Monthly Member Events
  • Financial Assistance

 

Facility Hours

  • Monday-Friday: 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Saturday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Sunday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Dover YMCA Outdoor Center

Address: 825 Kenton Road Dover, DE 19904

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

Click here to see YMCA of Delaware Outdoor Pool hours

 

 

 

Kids’ Club

(Ages 6 weeks – 11 years old)

AM:

  • Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
PM:
  • Monday – Thursday: 4:45 – 7:45 p.m.
    • Ages 0-5 served in Kids Club
    • Ages 6-11 served downstairs

Holiday Hours

Click here to find a list of our Holiday Hours.

 

 

For the most up to date holiday schedules, visit the Locations and Hours page!

John Rice

Community Executive Director, Dover YMCA
(302) 346-9622

Beth Johnson

Wellness Coordinator
(302) 346-9622

Rick Persun

Facilities Director
(302) 346-9622

Casey Reynolds

Director of Sales and Engagement
(302)-674-3002

Debbie Schwartz

Membership Experience & Sales Specialist
302-346-9622

Kelsey Stevenson

Sr. Youth Development Director
(302) 510-1213

Charles Warner

Health & Wellness Director
(302) 346-9622


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Our Mission


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