Western Family YMCA

(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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Memorial Day Hours of Operation

May 26
Branch: 7 – 11 a.m.
Outdoor Pool Complex: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

This Memorial Day, join us as we honor and remember those who served. Start your morning with us – enjoy our facilities and drop in for a fitness class. Then, relax and recharge at our Pool Complex until 6 p.m.

Check our Y360 app for the class schedule!


BrainSavers

March 24th – May 22nd
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 1 – 2 p.m.

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.


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!

Learn more 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!

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Support the Mission Market & Get Involved with the Y!

The YMCA Mission Market at the Central YMCA is a free store open to the community, designed to combat hunger and support those in need. The Market offers shelf-stable and frozen food, clothes, and more—thanks to donations from our amazing local community members and partners.

Now, it’s your turn to help! Partner with the Western Family YMCA in support of the Mission Market. We’re collecting specific items to restock and keep providing for those who need it most.

Together, we can make a difference. Drop off your donations and be a part of something bigger!


Coffee Corner

Coffee with a Cause – Become our Coffee Sponsor!

The Western Family YMCA is a non-profit organization, and all sponsorship dollars stay within our local community. By sponsoring our Coffee Corner, you can support our community while advertising your business. Join us in making a positive local impact! For more information, call our Western Family YMCA Branch.

 

Fore The Kids | Guest Bartender Night

Locations: Grain Exchange STAR Campus 591 Collaboration Way STAR Campus, Newark, DE, United States

Join us and our Western Family Board of Advisors as they “Tee-Off” registration of the Fore The Kids Annual Golf Outing, this year to be hosted on October 7, 2025.

Mental Health Fair

Locations: Western YMCA 2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE

Join us for a day dedicated to mindfulness, wellness, and self-care at the Western Family YMCA’s Mental Health Fair! Explore various wellness activities, connect with local vendors, and discover tools...

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Parents Night Out @ YDC

Locations: Western YMCA 2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE

Drop your kids off at the YMCA and enjoy an evening out! Your kids will enjoy games, pizza, group activities and more! (Ages 3-11) $30 per child, $20 per additional...

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Meditation Intensive

Locations: Western YMCA 2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE

Join us in the Western Room for a Meditative Intensive Session led by Jason Kunen, featuring alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation that progress from concentration to open awareness....

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Sunday Brunch

Locations: Western YMCA 2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE

After crushing your workout, treat yourself to a healthy breakfast in the Lobby—it’s the perfect way to refuel and wrap up the weekend right!

Summer Launch Party

Locations: Western YMCA 2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE

Join us as we kick off the summer season and open our outdoor pools with our Summer Launch Party! We’ll have a free BBQ (while supplies last), come grab some...

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Surf & Turf Aqua Zumba Party

Locations: Western YMCA 2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE

Join us at the Family Fun Complex for a special Aqua Zumba class on Memorial Day and to celebrate the start of summer!

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!

  • 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

*Last Day of Bubble Pool – Sunday, May 11th

*10-Lane Pool opens – Monday, May 12th (Open during facility operating hours 7 days a week)

Western YMCA Outdoor Pool Complex:

  • May 24 – 26 | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • May 31 – June 1 | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • June 7 – 8 | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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

 

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

 

Francisco Zambrano

Community Executive Director, Western Family YMCA
(302) 510-1201

Robert Alberts

Director of Aquatic Operations
(302) 510-1244

Jayceelyn Aranton

Membership Experience & Sales Specialist
(302) 533-1800

Daniel Cooper

Assistant Facilities Director
(302) 709-9622

Andi Dill

Aquatics Specialist
(302) 709-9622

Paige Ernst

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

Chelsea Finch

Fitness Director
(302) 709-9622

Megin Hewes

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

Dave Miller

Sr. Child Development Director
(302) 709-9622 ext. 7106

Stephane Ratsimbazafy

Youth Development & Sports Coordinator
(302) 510-1302

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.