Summer Black’s Experience with the Diabetes Prevention Program
Here’s my experience with diabetes. I’ve never been a healthy eater or systematically exercised. When I was younger, I was the person that was always thin and energetic and could…
Around the YMCA of Delaware
Bette Francis named HR Person of the year
Congratulations to our VP of Human Resources and Talent Management, Bette Francis. Bette was recently recognized as the HR Person of the Year by Delaware Business Times. Bette began working…
Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program
Preventing Diabetes In November, the YMCA of Delaware hosted a press conference at the Bear-Glasgow Y to announce the launch of the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program. The Y of Delaware…
Dover YMCA Partners with the Capital School District
Collaborating for Change Over the last year, the Dover YMCA began a partnership with the Capital School District for their Century 21 Community Learning grant. Specifically, the Dover Y has…
Youth in Government Middle School Conference
Building Future Leaders Youth In Government is a YMCA program that allows middle school and high school students to serve in model governments at the local, state, and national levels….
80 Years of Adventures
We celebrated 80 years of adventures at YMCA Camp Tockwogh with 200+ camp alumni and friends earlier this month. Alumni and friends participated in traditional activities and explored the campgrounds….
Ways to Stay Healthy During The Holidays
Are you ready to gobble down turkey with all the trimmings and enjoy all of those sweet treats this holiday season? Here are some tips inspired by Nemours Promise Blog…
Mission Moment: Kasper
Last summer, Kasper participated in summer camp at the Dover YMCA’s Kent Outdoor Complex, and he loved it. At camp, Kasper learned to swim, played sports and created fun memories…
Safety Around Water
Did you know that drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death in children? This past Spring, the Sussex Family YMCA hosted its 14th Annual Water Safety Week which focuses…
Delaware’s First Lady Visits Walnut Street Y
Tracey Carney, the wife of Governor John Carney, recently took a tour of the Walnut Street YMCA. It was a great opportunity for the First Lady of Delaware to learn…