Western Family YMCA

(302) 709-9622

Join Today!

Western Family YMCA

(302) 709-9622

Join Today!

Before & After School Care

Rise and shine, early birds! Before and After School Care registration is now open exclusively to current participants at the Western Family YMCA! Reserve your spot today and sign up online!

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Summer Camp

Day and specialty camps at the Western Family YMCA are about discovery and having the best summer of your life!

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Programs

The Western Family YMCA’s program lineup has something for everyone – fitness, sports, swim lessons, arts, and more!

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Spirit Week – Bring a friend for free!

October 6 – 10

Get ready to show your YMCA spirit all week long! Join us for themed days filled with energy, color, and fun:

  • Monochrome Monday – Pick your favorite color and rock it head to toe!
  • Team Tuesday – Rep your favorite sports team or squad.
  • Pink Wednesday – Show your support and wear pink!
  • Throwback Thursday – Bring back the vibes of your favorite decade.
  • Rainbow Friday – Brighten the Y with all the colors of the rainbow.
  • Western Weekend – Cowboy hats, boots, and all things western!

Dress up, join the fun, and let’s celebrate our YMCA community together!


Cardboard Boat Regatta

November 2
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Members Only Event: REGISTER HERE.

Build it. Race it. Hope it Floats!

Be part of Western’s FIRST-EVER Family Cardboard Regatta at the Indoor Pool! This unique event is all about family fun, teamwork, and seeing if your creation can stand the ultimate test—will it float or sink?

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BrainSavers

Discover a research-backed, holistic approach to vibrant aging with our BrainSavers at the YMCA. Elevate your vitality and resilience with BrainSavers at the YMCA, a dynamic instructor-led program designed to invigorate your mind and body. Experience the joys of independent living while enhancing your overall physical and cognitive health through our engaging curriculum. Learn more and register here.

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

Western Family YMCA Fall Festival

Locations: Western YMCA 2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE
Fall Festivals

FREE & OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY! Get ready for a spook-tacular evening at Trunk or Treat in the Bubble Pool Parking lot! Bring the whole family for a night filled...

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Brew & Bites

Locations: Western YMCA 2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE
Western YMCA

Sweat, then snacks? Yes, please! Swing by the lobby for some post-workout breakfast bites—or skip the sweat and just come for the coffee. We won’t judge.

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!

Cardboard Boat Regatta (member only event)

Locations: Western YMCA 2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE
Western YMCA

Build it. Race it. Hope it Floats! Be part of Western’s FIRST-EVER Family Cardboard Regatta on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 1–3 PM at the Indoor Pool! Get ready for a...

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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
Association-Wide

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

Veterans 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

This Veterans Day, the YMCA of Delaware proudly honors and thanks those who have served our country. As a token of our appreciation, we invite all veterans to enjoy a...

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Winter Program Registration

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

Members: It's time to sign up for winter sports, enrichment, small group training, and SO MUCH MORE! Learn more about offerings by location and register here.

Turkey Burn

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

Let's get ready to work off that turkey! Join us for our post-Thanksgiving Turkey Burn classes, check our schedules for the best fit for you! Members: Bring a friend for...

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  • State-of-the-Art  Fitness Center – Cardio Equipment, Strength Circuit, Free Weights, Olympic Lifting Center
  • Functional Training Center: Monkey Bars, Plyo Box, Heavy Bag, and more
  • 2 Indoor pools
  • 2 Outdoor pools (seasonal access)
  • Basketball Gymnasium – Newly Renovated!
  • 6 Brand New Professional Grade Outdoor Pickleball and Basketball Courts
  • Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms
  • Family Locker Rooms
  • Sauna
  • Western Family YMCA in Newark, DE Offers Over 80 Group Exercise Classes Weekly- HIIT, Yoga, Pilates, Barre, Cycling, Zumba, BodyPump, BodyCombat, and more
  • Small-Group Training (fitness training in groups of 3-10 with a certified coach)
  • Instructional Classes such as Swimming, Dance and more
  • Teen Leadership Programs
  • Free Fitness Consultations; Access to Personal Training
  • Free Babysitting Options While You Work Out 

Facility Hours

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

*Pools close 15 minutes before facility.

Kids’ Club

Ages 6 Weeks – 11 years

  • Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Monday – Thursday: 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Sunday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Western Family YMCA 2025 Outdoor Pool Hours

10-Lane Pool (closes 11/2)| Open during facility operating hours 7 days a week

Bubble Pool (opens 11/3)| Open during facility operating hours 7 days a week

Click here to see YMCA of Delaware Outdoor Pool hours

 

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

 

Carolan Cross

Community VP/Sr. Executive Director, Brandywine & Western YMCAs
(302) 478-3202

Robert Alberts

Director of Aquatic Operations
(302) 510-1244

Jayceelyn Aranton

Membership Experience & Sales Specialist
(302) 533-1800

Jojo Baker

Youth Development Director
(302) 709-9622

Daniel Cooper

Assistant Facilities Director
(302) 709-9622

Noelle Downey

Sr. Youth Development Director
(302) 709-9622

Chelsea Finch

Fitness Director
(302) 709-9622

Megin Hewes

Sr. Director of Membership Sales & Engagement
(302) 709-9622 ext. 7015

Derrick May

Membership Experience & Sales Specialist
(302) 510-1256 ext. 7016

Stephane Ratsimbazafy

Youth Development & Sports Coordinator
(302) 510-1302

Stacey Scott

Aquatics Specialist
(302) 709-9622

Daron Simmons

Facility Director
(302) 709-9622 ext. 7011

Kerry Smith

Sr. Business Manager
(302) 478-8304

Kelsey Stevenson

Child Development Director
(302) 510-1259


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