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, health & wellness, sports, swim lessons, arts, and more!

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Sussex Smash Pickleball Tournament

Friday, October 11, 2025

Get ready to smash for a cause! 🎾 Join us at the Sussex Smash Pickleball Tournament on October 11th in Lewes, DE. With Women’s, Men’s, and Mixed Doubles play, it’s a full day of fun on the courts — and every dink makes a difference, with proceeds supporting YMCA scholarships.

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Pool Closure: August 30th – September 7th

The Sussex Family YMCA pool will be closed for a deep cleaning and maintenance check from Saturday, August 30th at 12 p.m. through Sunday, September 7th. The pool will reopen on Monday, September 8th. We’re taking this time to ensure the safest and cleanest pool experience possible for our members. We appreciate your patience and understanding.


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
Sussex YMCA

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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Healthy Aging Week: Try the Y for Free

Locations: YMCA of Delaware, Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Brandywine YMCA, Central YMCA, Dover YMCA, Middletown YMCA, Sussex YMCA, Western YMCA 2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE +7 more
Association-Wide

The YMCA is committed to helping our community members stay healthy as they age. Healthy living is the key to healthy aging. Developing and maintaining healthy aging practices throughout life...

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Healthy Aging Fair – Sussex YMCA

Locations: Sussex YMCA 20080 Church Street, Rehoboth Beach, DE, United States
Let's Move DE

Join us for the Sussex Family YMCA’s Healthy Aging Day, where we’ll explore innovative ideas and opportunities for aging well. Our activities are designed to motivate you to get active...

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Program Registration: Fall 2 Aquatics & Winter Sports Leagues

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
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Member registration for YMCA of Delaware Fall 2 Aquatics and Winter Sports Leagues! Learn more about offerings by location and register here.

Spirit Week: Bring A Friend For FREE!

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

We've got spirit, yes we do! We've got spirit, how 'bout you? Stop by any YMCA of Delaware location this week, and bring a friend FOR FREE to participate in...

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Les Mills Launch Weekend

Locations: Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Brandywine YMCA, Central YMCA, Dover YMCA, Middletown YMCA, Sussex YMCA, Western YMCA, YMCA of Delaware +7 more
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Get ready to turn up the energy! Join us for our Les Mills Quarterly Launch where you’ll experience brand-new moves, fresh music, and powerful workouts that will leave you feeling...

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Sussex Smash Pickleball Tournament

Locations: Dave Marshall Tennis Center 18466 The Plantations Blvd., Lewes, Delaware, United States
Let's Move DE

Every Dink Makes a Difference! Join us for the Sussex Smash at the Dave Marshall Tennis Center in Lewes, DE, on Friday, October 11th, from 11 AM – 6 PM....

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Social Club

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

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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National Apple Day

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

Stop by the Y and make sure you grab a free apple to help fuel your workout or a post-workout snack!

Walnut Street YMCA 85th Anniversary Celebration

Locations: Chase Center on the Riverfront 815 Justison St., Wilmington, DE, United States
Association-Wide

Celebrate 85 years of impact at the Walnut Street YMCA! Join us for an inspiring evening honoring our legacy of community, resilience, and service in Wilmington and beyond. The night...

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$150.00

Halloween

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

Spend some time at the Y this Halloween and showcase your best costume! We'll have a contest for the best dressed in the lobby!

Football Jersey Day

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
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Show off your team spirit by wearing your favorite football team's jersey!

  • 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. – 6 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.