Wilmington, DE – The Brandywine branch of the YMCA of Delaware has launched a pilot program for cancer survivors between 10-17 years of age. The 12-week program, that runs every Monday and Wednesday from 4:30- 6:00 p.m. helps young survivors increase strength and cardiovascular health while increasing flexibility and endurance. Participants work with staff trained in…
Sussex YMCA Branch Gets Pool Makeover
Rehoboth Beach, DE- After 30 years of use by swimmers of all ages, members of the Sussex Family YMCA are enjoying an indoor swimming pool with a brand-new makeover. The pool recently opened after major renovations including new pool deck tiles, gutters, side windows, and a new door. “We are so excited to have the…
Sunday, October 13, 2019 – Dover YMCA Grape Day is a Great Family-Fun Event
Felton, DE- On Sunday, October 13, 2019, get ready, get set, for the Dover YMCA’s 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk/Race through the beautiful grounds of the Pizzadili Winery located at 1683 Peach Basket Rd., Felton DE 18843. Bringing little ones? Select the one-mile walk with the family and enjoy the kid-friendly activities on site. Childcare will…
Double the Impact Makes a Difference at the Sussex Family YMCA
Rehoboth Beach, DE- Thanks to a matching donation of $5,000, the Sussex Family YMCA doubled the impact of their spring fundraising efforts. The Meoli Company recently presented a check to the Sussex Family, matching community gifts that were made to their Annual Campaign April 1st through June 1, 2019. “We had an overwhelming response from…
2019 – Best Summer Ever!
Each summer, children, and counselors from seven Y camps across Delaware come together at the Hanby Outdoor Center and celebrate. This year’s focus was about getting to know someone new. Campers exchanged kindness bracelets with kids from other groups and were encouraged to learn more about their new friends. We were honored to have Representative…
Girls In Fitness Together at the Dover YMCA
It’s all about girl power! Thanks to a state-funded grant called GIFT, that’s the Girls in Fitness Together program, the Dover YMCA is teaching girls from Dover, Caesar Rodney, and Polytech High Schools how to make better choices in all aspects of their lives while incorporating physical fitness. Girls enrolled in GIFT meet twice a…
The Y For All
Funding from the Chichester Foundation now makes it possible for each branch to train at least two staff as Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainers through the American College of Sports Medicine.
Now Offering Free Memberships for 7th Graders
The YMCA of Delaware is now offering free one-year memberships to students in the seventh grade who live or attend a school in the state of Delaware. To register, students need to bring a school ID, class roster, or recent report card along with a parent or guardian to a local YMCA branch. After registering,…
Mission Moment: Jeanie Donofrio
If swim instructor Jeanie Donofrio had her way, everyone would be in the pool. “Swim for life” is her mantra, and you won’t find a more enthusiastic champion of the water programs at the Sussex Family YMCA. When Jeanie was a young, single mother, she was looking for a place to exercise that offered childcare…
YMCA and Autism Delaware Team Up to offer Swimming Program for People with Autism
We are excited to announce a new partnership with Autism Delaware, offering a water safety program to children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Through this collaboration, Autism Delaware provides training to YMCA swim instructors and in exchange, the YMCA will provide S.W.A.M. (Swimming With Autism) sessions to the community. Currently, the program is…