Newark, Delaware – The Western Family YMCA is proud to announce its inaugural Mental Health Fair on Friday, May 16th, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This impactful community event fosters open conversations about mental health while providing valuable resources, support, and healing connections in a welcoming, inclusive environment. With mental wellness more important…
Six Tips to Keep in Mind for National Water Safety Month
May is National Water Safety Month. When the weather starts to heat up, the pools, lakes, oceans, rivers and other bodies of water start calling! From the Brandywine River to Fenwick Island, the First State touts 381 miles of coastal community. While swimming can be a very enjoyable activity this summer, it is important to…
Walnut St. Y to host STEM Day
Wilmington, Delaware – As demand for STEM skills continues to rise, the Walnut Street YMCA is stepping up to spark excitement and expand access to hands-on learning. On Saturday, May 3, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, the YMCA will host STEM Day, a free, public event packed with interactive science, technology, engineering, and math…
YMCA Of Delaware Joins 5 Days Of Action
Wilmington, Delaware—The YMCA of Delaware will participate in the Five Days of Action® from April 21 to 25, 2025. The Five Days of Action is a weeklong campaign to raise awareness and inspire adults to protect children from sexual abuse. The YMCA of Delaware encourages adults and organizations to join in marking this special week…
Sussex YMCA Renews Water Polo Program
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware—The Sussex Family YMCA is making a splash by bringing back its youth water polo program, an exciting aquatic sport to the state. This groundbreaking Tsunami Water Polo Youth program, officially launched in October 2024, will run through June 2025. The Tsunami Water Polo program participants are divided into two age ranges: 7-12…
YMCA Athlete Running 50 Marathons in 50 States
Rehoboth Beach, DE — The YMCA of Delaware is excited to celebrate New Hampshire-based YMCA member and athlete Ranjeet Singh as he completes his national endeavor of running 50 marathons in 50 states. He will cross the final finish line in Rehoboth Beach, DE at the Coastal Delaware Running Festival on April 13, 2025. The…
YMCA Sets Kids Up For Success At Healthy Kids Day
Free and open to the public – Saturday, April 26, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wilmington, Delaware – The YMCA of Delaware is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day® on Saturday, April 26th from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at multiple locations across the state. This free event features a variety of family-friendly activities…
Fourth Annual Autism Awareness Tour
All YMCA of Delaware branches will be visited by Alex, the Autism Delaware Bear Wilmington, Delaware – The YMCA of Delaware, in partnership with Autism Delaware, will once again hold a statewide Autism Awareness Tour throughout April, featuring Alex the Autism Delaware Bear. Alex’s month-long trek to all Ys across the state starts at the…
Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program
Wilmington, Delaware – The YMCA of Delaware is excited to introduce its new Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring program, designed to empower individuals to take control of their heart health and reduce their risk of hypertension-related complications. The program is currently available at the Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, with virtual options available. Plans are already underway to expand…
BrainSavers: An Approach To Healthy Aging
Wilmington, Delaware—The YMCA of Delaware is proud to announce the launch of BrainSavers®, brought to you by One Pass, a new Healthy Living initiative designed to support vibrant aging through an evidence-based, holistic approach. This dynamic, instructor-led program enhances physical and cognitive health, empowering individuals to maintain vitality, resilience, and independence. BrainSavers integrates six essential…