Walnut Street Summer Camp

Day camps at the Y share one thing: they’re about discovery and having the best summer of your life!

 

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Teen Leadership

Leadership clubs and programming are available to youth as young as 8 years old, and the opportunities continue through their teenage years. Click here for more information!

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Child Care

Check out our childcare options including Preschool, Before and After School Care, School is Out care and more!

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Pamper Me Day

Friday April 28th , 2023
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Ages: 12-13

Calling all youth! Come join us for an evening of recharging, relaxing, and rejuvenating. Sign up for appointments now. We are providing free Haircare, Nailcare, Massages, and Workshops.

Please RSVP by 4/19/23 HERE. 


Healthy Kids Day

Saturday April 29th , 2023
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Calling all youth! Come join us for a free day of exploring healthy food, activities, exercises, and decision- making!

  • Family Open Swim
  • Inflatables
  • Dance Party
  • Plant Pot Creation
  • Work Out Games
  • Healthy Snack Creation
  • Visor Making
  • Face Painting
  • Healthy Minds Art Activity

Lobby 90’s Vibes Karaoke Night

Wednesday April 19th , 2023
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Calling all parents!

The 90s were defined by a diverse range of music genres and artists, so it’s hard to pick just one who “rocked” the decade. Some of the most popular music acts of the 90s were Nirvana, Spice Girls, Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, Tupac, Mariah Carey, and many more. What was your favorite 90s hit?


Mothers Day Brunch

Saturday May 6th , 2023 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Calling all Moms!

Hey Mother!
Come out for a day of love, food, and music as we show our appreciation for you.
Please RSVP to attend HERE. 

The Walnut Street YMCA is located in the heart of the city of Wilmington and has a large focus on developing youth and teens while helping them become leaders of the future.

  • Preschool
  • School-Age Child Care
  • Youth Development Programs
  • Teen Leadership Programs
  • Summer Day Camp with Learning Loss Prevention
  • Swim Lessons
  • Lifeguard training
  • Pre-competitive Swim Team

Take a Tour
Click here to take a video tour of our facility!

 

COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING

Youth In Government
Several months each year, teens meet in their local delegations to discuss and debate issues that affect citizens of Delaware. At delegation meetings, teens create and write proposed legislation to address Delaware issues, learn about the democratic system, are trained in parliamentary procedure, bill development, the legislative committee process and debate. Our goals are to develop life-long responsible citizenship in middle school and high school students by helping them become more knowledgeable and active in determining the future of our democracy.


Summer Learning Loss Prevention
In collaboration with Teach for America, over the summer months, we continue to engage children academically to help prevent knowledge loss over the summer months. We offer actives embedded in learning skills to help children engage in constant learning.

Back on Track
In cooperation with the Delaware Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services, our Back on Track program serves youth adjudicated to Level II probation. While in the program, youth participate in life skills and education sessions to understand the nature of their offense, recognize the impact it has on the community, and learn skills to prevent reoccurrence.


Black Achievers
The Black Achievers’ goal is to encourage youth to develop educational and career awareness with the assistance and guidance of mentors from diverse career backgrounds. This program helps youth raise their academic standards, develop a positive sense of self, build character, explore diverse college and career options, and learn from role models who inspire them to greater heights. For more information, contact Anesha Truesdale at [email protected]


Juvenile Civil Citation
The primary purpose of Juvenile Civil Citation is to prevent further delinquency through appropriately addressing participating youth offenses without creating a delinquency record. This program offers law enforcement the option of issuing the youth a civil citation in lieu of arrest.

 

Facility Hours

Monday-Thursday:
7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Friday:
7 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Saturday:
10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Sunday:
12 – 4 p.m.

Program Specific Hours

Child Care Hours
Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Teen Afterschool Leadership Program 
Monday – Friday:
End of the school day – 7 p.m.

Black Achievers Hours
Saturday 10 a.m. -12 p.m.

Camp
Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
*Children must attend 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Camp Registration Opens February 6th , 2023!

Anesha K. Law

Community Executive
(302) 472-9622 ext.219

Carl Bailey

Facilities Supervisor
(302) 254-9622 ext. 150

Kenny Burrowes

Child Development Director
(302) 472-9622

[email protected]

Rhonda Childress

Lead Member Services Representative
(302) 472-9622

[email protected]
Andy Foy

Andy Foy

Facilities Manager
(302) 778-9003

Mike Jumps

Aquatics Director
(302) 478-7834

Shakiyla Medley

Registrar
(302) 472-9622

[email protected]

Jascelyn Parson

Assistant Teen Director
(302) 472-9622

[email protected]

Gau-Wan Smith

Teen Director
(302) 472-9622 ext. 0219

[email protected]

Keondra Temple

Assistant Child Development Director
(302) 472-9622

[email protected]

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Our Mission


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