Before & After School Care

Now enrolling for the 2024/25 school year.

Is your child registered yet for Before and After School Care at the YMCA in Dover, Delaware? Schools we serve: South Dover Elementary, N. Dover Elementary, and Fairview.

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Dover YMCA Summer Camp

Day and specialty camps at the Y 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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Program Registration

Our program lineup has something for everyone – fitness, sports, swim lessons, and more!

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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!

Terrapin Triathlon

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

Challenge yourself with the Terrapin Triathlon at the Dover YMCA! This exciting event combines swimming, cycling, and running for a full-body workout. Test your endurance and compete against fellow athletes...

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$35

Trunk or Treat

Locations: Dover Outdoor Center 825 Kenton Road, Dover, United States

Location: Dover Outdoor Center Trunk or Treat Friday, October 25th | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Come join the Dover Y as we kick off spooky season with our Trunk or...

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  • Fitness Center: State-of-the-Art Cardio Machines, Strength Circuit, Free Weights
  • Sauna
  • Free Personalized Fitness and Nutrition Plans
  • 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
  • Youth Wellness Center
  • Over 120 Group Exercise Classes Weekly-  Step, Yoga, Pilates, Spinning, Zumba, BodyPump, BodyCombat, BodyFlow and more
  • Small Group Training- TRX, Barre
  • 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. – 2 p.m.

 

 

 

 

Kids’ Zone

(Ages 6 months – 11 years old)

  • Monday – Friday : 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Monday – Thursday: 4:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
  • Saturdays: 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Youth Fitness Center

Mondays & Wednesdays | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
(Ages 6 – 12)

The YMCA in Dover, Delaware’s Youth Fitness Center is back! Youth Fitness will be held in our Functional Fitness Studio. Have your child come try a workout with us!

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

LoriKay Paden

Community VP/Executive Director, Sussex Family YMCA
(302) 296-9622

Tyler Block

Physical Director
(302) 346-9622 ext. 3031

Beth Johnson

Wellness Coordinator
(302) 346-9622

Matt Knight

Facilities Director
302-346-9622

Joy Lane

Director of Sales and Engagement
(302) 346-9622 ext. 1213

Debbie Schwartz

Membership Experience & Sales Specialist
302-346-9622

Gabrielle Shipmon

Childcare Director
302-346-9622


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Our Mission


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