Brandywine Y Child Care

Check out the YMCA in Wilmington, Delaware’s (DE) childcare options including Preschool, Before and After School Care, School is Out care, and more!

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Programs

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

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Brandywine Y Summer Camp

Day and specialty camps at the YMCA of Delaware Brandywine 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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Healthy Kids Day

  • Saturday, April 20th | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Free to the Community
  • Our annual Healthy Kids Day event celebrates kids’ mental and physical health, while teaching healthy habits for kids and families. It encourages active play and inspires a lifetime love of physical activity.
  • Join us for:
    • Local businesses & non-profits
    • Caricature Drawing
    • Balloon Artist
    • Face Painting
    • Moon Bounce
    • Family Swim
    • Healthy Snacks
    • Cajun-Sno
    • and more!

Sneaker Drive

April 1st – 30th

We are partnering with The Family Life Project to collect gently used sneakers. Check the lobby near Member Services for our collection barrel!


National Walking Day

Wednesday, April 3rd | 1 p.m.

The American Heart Association established National Walking Day to encourage people to move more throughout their day. Join us in our Lobby at 1 p.m. to take a walk outside in the neighborhood (weather permitting).


National Pet Day

Thursday, April 11th

There are many health benefits of owning a pet – they can increase opportunities to exercise, get outside, and socialize. Stop by Member Services and show us a picture of your pet to get a treat for them! We’d love to see them!


Summer Job Fair

Thursday, April 11th | 2-7 p.m.

Stop by the branch and be interviewed on the spot! Apply in advance online or when you arrive.

  • Available Positions Include:
    • Lifeguards
    • Swim Instructors
    • PT Member Services Representatives
    • Kids Zone & Youth Fitness
    • Teen Program Specialists
    • Group Fitness & Personal Trainers

National Banana Day

Wednesday, April 17th

This low-fat, low-calorie snack offers a boost of fiber, potassium, and vitamins! It also provides a healthy gram of protein too. We will have bananas available in our lobby for you to grab for a pre- or post-workout snack!


Earth Day

Monday, April 22nd

Help protect our planet by feeding our pollinators! Envelopes of wildflower seeds with be available for you to pick up at Member Services.


Parents’ Night Out

  • April 12th | 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
  • May 10th | 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

As a member benefit, you are able to drop your child(ren) off for up to 3 hours while you leave the premises. Registration is required and available at the front desk. $30 for the first child and $20 for any additional children.

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Active Older Adult Social (AOA) Club

Last Wednesday of each month | 1 – 3 p.m.
Welcome back!

Members – come play Rummikub, cards, Bunco, and socialize with new friends. Feel free to bring a snack/refreshment to share. Hosted by Stefanie Bowden in the Teen Center. AOA Social Club meets the last Wednesday of each month.


Pickleball

Tuesdays & Thursdays
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Gymnasium

Wednesdays
2 – 4 p.m. | Gymnasium

Saturdays
12 – 2 p.m. | Gymnasium

Join in on the fun! Pickleball is a racket/paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis.

Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced – Open Play

Questions? Contact Dot McFadden at [email protected]


Before and After School Care

BROWSE OFFERINGS

Carrcroft, Claymont, Forwood, Hanby, Lancashire, Lombardy, Maple Lane, and Mt. Pleasant Elementary Schools.


Teen Programs

Teen Nights
At the Brandywine Corner Stop Teen Center

Calling all teens grades 6-12! Join us on Fridays to hang out, make new friends, play games, participate in fun activities, and make awesome memories.
Grades 6-12 | 5:30 – 8:00  p.m.

  • April 12th
  • April 26th
  • May 10th
  • May 24th

My Zone Heart Rate Training

Myzone is the most relevant and versatile fitness tracker on the market. Using technology to provide real-time feedback on heart rate, calories, and effort, Myzone ensures that you get accurate feedback on all of your exercise, wherever and however you choose to train. Achieve your health and fitness goals, with motivational support from friends through our Myzone social network, and utilize our unique Myzone Effort Points (MEPs) system to earn the credit you deserve.

Ask us about how you can join our community of 100+ My Zone Training Members.

For more information visit the member services desk.

 

  • 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

Take a Tour

Take a look inside our facilities. Click here!

 

FACILITY HOURS

Monday-Friday: 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday: 12 – 6 p.m.

HANBY OUTDOOR POOL

Click here to see Outdoor Pool hours

Kids Zone

(Ages 3 months – 5 years)

Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Monday – Thursday: 5 – 8 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Sunday: 12 -3 p.m.

Youth Fitness Center

(Ages 6-11 yrs)

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.

Memorial Day: Monday, May 27th | 7 – 11 a.m.

Carolan Cross

Community VP/Sr. Executive Director, Brandywine YMCA
(302) 478-3202

Liz Ackroyd

Youth Development Coordinator
(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 Associate
(302) 510-1183

Steph Gant

Asst. Health & Wellness Director
(302) 478-9622 ext. 4321

Lindsay Glunt

Branch Registrar
(302) 478-9622

Gary Karp

Camp & Before and After School Care Director
(302) 478-8579

Sarah Kelly

Interim Aquatics Director
(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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Our Mission


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