Before & After School Care

Now Enrolling for the 2024/25 school year. Offered at, Lewes Elementary, Sussex Consortium (Little Vikings), Rehoboth Elementary, Long Neck Elementary, Phillip Showell, East Millsboro Elementary, and Georgetown Elementary.

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Sussex Family 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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Programs

The program lineup for the YMCA in Sussex County, Delaware (DE) has something for everyone – fitness, sports, swim lessons, arts, and more!

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May – September: Nation Wide Membership and Guest Passes

The Sussex Family YMCA does not participate in the Nationwide Membership program or accept free guest passes from May – September.

The summer months bring a large influx of vacationers to the Sussex YMCA. Although we would like to welcome Y members from other areas year-round, we must limit visitors during the summer months to keep everyone safe, while being fair to our paying members and summer campers.

Sussex YMCA vacation passes are available for Nationwide YMCA members at 50% off and can be purchased in-person at the branch. YMCA membership cards and a valid ID are required at each visit to determine eligibility.

  • Vacation Day Pass (Nationwide Members Only): $12.50 (regularly $25 per person)
  • Vacation Week Pass (Nationwide Members Only):
    $25/youth (regularly $50);
    $50/individual (regularly $100);
    $100/family (regularly $200)

*Vacation week passes provide unlimited access to the Y for 7 days. Family is defined as parent/guardian(s) and dependent children under the age of 26. If you are a member of any YMCA of Delaware location, use of the Sussex Family YMCA is included in your membership. 


Sussex Family YMCA Third Annual Putt-Putt Tournament

Join the Sussex Family YMCA for a day of family fun while raising money to support our Annual Campaign, ensuring everyone has access to the Y!

Sunday, May 18th

  • 12 – 2 p.m. | Family Putt-Putt Tournament
  • 2 – 3 p.m. | Parking Lot Party
  • 3 – 5 p.m. | Adults Only Putt-Putt Tournament

Location: Jungle Jim’s | 36944 Country Club Rd., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Refreshments: Grotto Pizza & Big Oyster Brewery

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Sponsorship Opportunities are available!

A special thank you to:

  • Title sponsor | Barry & Jessica Shapiro
  • 19th Hole Sponsor | Dewey Beach Lions Club

Y Market

Stop by the Y Market to shop for unique items and support local artists and vendors.

The Y Market is open on the first Sunday of every month from May through September from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Interested in being a vendor? Vendor spaces are $50. This event is rain or shine!


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!

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Teen Workforce Development

The Sussex Family YMCA in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware’s Teen Workforce Development program provides job readiness and life skills for girls ages 15-19. Positive opportunities are now available to adolescents within the Community. Contact Shannon for more information at [email protected].

Teens participate in workshops focusing on life skills and job readiness. Each participant will be placed into an internship within a partnering agency and/or the YMCA.


Teen Leadership Program

Unleash your potential with the YMCA Teen Leadership Program! Students will engage in activities designed to enhance cultural awareness, boost academic success, and foster community involvement, all while developing strong character rooted in the YMCA’s core values.

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Included: 

  • Physical Fitness
  • Healthy living Development
  • Field Trips (as earned incentives)
  • Community Service
  • Character Development
  • Team Building
  • Swimming
  • Enrichment Seminars
  • Making new friends
  • and more!

2025-2026 Program Information:

Summer Session:

Dates:  June 30-August 21
Days:  Monday – Thursday
Time:  10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

After School Session:

September 16th – June 4th

To learn more, contact Cordi Park via e-mail here.  To register, click HERE.

Social Club

Locations: Sussex YMCA 20080 Church Street, Rehoboth Beach, DE, United States

The Sussex Family YMCA invites you to our Social Club gathering to discuss topics important to our members! At each social, we will offer coffee, tea, and snacks. This social's...

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Day of Caring

Locations: Sussex YMCA 20080 Church Street, Rehoboth Beach, DE, United States

Help us spruce up our Y! Join us for a day of community and fun to help us prepare for our summer camp season.  

Event Series Outdoor Pool: Trivia/Bingo

Outdoor Pool: Trivia/Bingo

Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Dover Outdoor Center, Hanby Outdoor Center, Middletown YMCA, Western YMCA, YMCA of Delaware +5 more

Show off your skills with an evening of fun and friendly competition at our Trivia or Bingo Night!

Event Series Outdoor Pool: Yard Games

Outdoor Pool: Yard Games

Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Dover Outdoor Center, Hanby Outdoor Center, Middletown YMCA, Western YMCA, YMCA of Delaware +5 more

Gather for a fun-filled evening of outdoor yard games! Bring your competitive spirit and enjoy cornhole, badminton and more!

Father’s Day Celebration

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

Join the Y as we kick off Father's Day weekend with coffee and healthy snacks in the lobby. Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there!

Event Series Outdoor Pool: Music Night

Outdoor Pool: Music Night

Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Dover Outdoor Center, Hanby Outdoor Center, Middletown YMCA, Western YMCA 2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE +4 more

Rock the night away as you enjoy music from various genres each week!

Event Series Outdoor Pool: Trivia/Bingo

Outdoor Pool: Trivia/Bingo

Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Dover Outdoor Center, Hanby Outdoor Center, Middletown YMCA, Western YMCA, YMCA of Delaware +5 more

Show off your skills with an evening of fun and friendly competition at our Trivia or Bingo Night!

Event Series Outdoor Pool: Yard Games

Outdoor Pool: Yard Games

Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Dover Outdoor Center, Hanby Outdoor Center, Middletown YMCA, Western YMCA, YMCA of Delaware +5 more

Gather for a fun-filled evening of outdoor yard games! Bring your competitive spirit and enjoy cornhole, badminton and more!

Juneteenth Open House

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

Celebrate Juneteenth at the YMCA of Delaware as all locations will be free and open to the community! Guests are welcome to stop in to work out in the fitness...

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  • Sauna
  • Free Fitness Consultations
  • Access to Personal Training
  • Fitness Center: State-of-the-art cardio Equipment, Strength Circui,t and Free Weights
  • Indoor Pool
  • Basketball  Gymnasium
  • Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms
  • Tons of Group Exercise Classes Weekly- Les Mills, Yoga, Pilates, Spinning, Tabata, Aqua Flex & Flow, HydroPump, HIIT and more
  • Outdoor Volleyball Court
  • Small-Group Training (Functional Training, Deep Water Boot Camp, Balance Training and Tri Swim/Dryland Training)
  • Free Parking
  • Free Babysitting for Full Members in Kids’ Club
  • Swim Team
  • Youth Sports
  • Summer Day Camp

Facility Hours

  • Monday- Thursday: 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.
    Friday: 5 a.m. – 8 p.m.
    Saturday: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
    Sunday: 6 a.m. – 2 p.m.

*Pool closes 15 minutes prior to closing each day


Kids’ Club

  • Sunday – Saturday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • Monday-Thursday: 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

For the most up to date holiday schedules, visit the YMCA of Delaware’s Locations & Hours page.

 

For the most up to date holiday schedules, visit the Locations & Hours page.

LoriKay Paden

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

Shay Almond

Membership Director
(302) 510-1226

Ivan Alonso

Membership Experience & Sales Lead
(302) 296-9622 ext. 9012

Teri Armstrong

Senior Business Manager
(302) 296-9622

Justin Dennis

Sr. Facilities Director
(302) 510-1229

Shannon Downing

Sr. Child Care Director
(302) 510-1265

Veronica Luck

Director of Child Care Operations
(302) 510-1320

Devin Park

Sports Coordinator
(302) 296-9622

Anna

Anna Seifert

Aquatics Director
(302) 510-1270

Lori Waldee-Warden

Fitness Director
(302) 510-1271


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