Wilmington, DE- Tweens and teens like to have their own space, and that’s just what they will have at the Brandywine YMCA located at 3 Mount Lebanon Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803. On Thursday, September 5, the grand opening of the center for teens called the “YMCA Corner Stop at the Brandywine Y” will take place…
Global Teens Celebrate YMCA175 in London
In early August, the YMCA of Delaware’s first cohort of Global Teens headed to London to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the Y. Sixteen young people from Delaware YMCAs attended the YMCA 175 conference held in the city where the world-wide movement was founded. The Delaware contingent joined 600 young adults from across the United…
YMCA of Delaware has Been Selected as a State Farm Neighborhood Assist® Top 200 Finalist and Needs Your Votes!
Wilmington, DE – The YMCA of Delaware needs your help by voting for them to receive a $25,000 grant from State Farm® to help improve their community. Starting August 14 at 12:00 am ET, U.S. residents, who are 18 and older with a valid email address, can vote for their favorite cause at www.neighborhoodassist.com. The YMCA…
Western Family YMCA Welcomes New Executive Director
The YMCA of Delaware is pleased to welcome Thomas Wallace Sr. as the new Executive Director of the Western Family YMCA branch. Wallace joins the YMCA of Delaware’s team with more than 14 years of experience, serving in leadership roles at YMCA branches in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Wallace rose through the YMCA ranks, holding many positions…
Global Teens Prepare to Head to London
Wilmington, DE- In celebration of the YMCA’s 175th anniversary, 16 teens and young adults from YMCA branches in New Castle and Kent County will attend a major conference in London, the city where the organization was founded. The conference, called YMCA175, will take place from August 2-10. YMCA Delaware’s Global Teen Program is comprised of…
Four Easy Ways to Take Fitness on Vacation
You don’t have to lose your fitness just because you go on vacation or have a more relaxed agenda over the summer. In fact, summertime may be the ticket to get you out of a fitness rut and trying something new. Continue reading to discover 4 ways to take fitness on vacation! Explore exercise tourism….
Did you know Father’s Day began at the YMCA?
As we prepare to celebrate dads this Sunday, let’s take a look back to how it all got started. Did you know Father’s Day started at the YMCA? It was founded in Spokane, WA, at the YMCA in 1910 by Sonora Smart Dodd, whose father, William Jackson Smart, had raised six children on his own. After hearing…
Keep Your Family Safe Around Water With These Six Safety Practices
Once school lets out, area pools open, and families migrate to the beach. Water is a summer lifestyle for many of us in Delaware, but water can also be a hazard. Drowning is the second leading cause of death for kids ages 5-14 in this country. I sat down with Deric Clinton, the Y’s Senior…
YMCA 175th Anniversary Recognized with a Tribute from Delaware State Senate
On Wednesday, June 5th, Senator Tizzy Lockman recognized the YMCA 175th anniversary with a tribute from the Delaware State Senate. Those present to accept the tribute were Jesus De Las Salas, Senior Executive Director of the Central and Walnut Street YMCAs, Gail Seitz, Chairwoman of the Central and Walnut Street YMCA, Ria Swaminathan, YMCA Youth…
Bear-Glasgow YMCA Expands with A New Functional Training Center
The Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA opened a new Functional Training Center Wednesday with a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony. “It’s like being in a candy store!” said Dwayne Hodges, a regular at the Y who waited three months for the remodeled space to open. Hodges, a US Army veteran, said the center reminds him of the traditional physical…