Western Family YMCA

Name: Western Family YMCA
Address: 2600 Capitol Tr, Newark, DE
Telephone: (302) 709-9622
Rating: 4.6

2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE 19711

(302) 709-9622

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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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Around the Western Family YMCA

Coming Soon: Indoor Pool Upgrades

We’re making some improvements to enhance your experience in our indoor pool area!

Tentative Closure: August 1 – September 7

✔︎ Brand-new accent tile wall featuring new colors

✔︎ Fresh paint on surrounding walls

✔︎ Pool will be drained and thoroughly cleaned

Thank you for your patience as we complete this exciting transformation.

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.

The Great Human Race 5K & International Food Festival

SAVE THE DATE | Sunday, September 14, 2025
Registration Opens at 9 a.m.
Race Starts at 10 a.m.
International Food Festival at 11 a.m.

Join us for the Western Family YMCA‘s Fourth Annual Great Human Race 5K at 10am, followed by our International Food Festival in partnership with the West Wilmington Seventh Day Adventist Church. This event is a celebration of what unites us as a community. Plus, enjoy a variety of foods from around the world, and entertainment for the entire family including special global performances, moon bounce, and more!

Events

August 2025

August 1 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Outdoor Pool: Freeze Pop Friday

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

Hours

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 | Open during facility operating hours 7 days a week

Western YMCA Outdoor Pool Complex:

June 9 – August 24

Mon – Fri | 2 – 8 p.m.
Sat – Sun | 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

*4th of July: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. (10-lane pool closed)*

August 25 – September 1:

August 24 | 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
August 30 – 31 (Labor Day Weekend) | 11 – 6 p.m.
September 1 (Labor Day) | 12 – 5 p.m.
Western 10 lane will follow branch hours until October 1st
- *Pools close 15 minutes before facility.

Click here to see YMCA of Delaware Outdoor Pool hours