Brandywine Y Child Care

Check out the Brandywine YMCA in Wilmington, Delaware’s (DE) childcare options including Preschool, Before and After School Care, School is Out care, and more!

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Programs

Our program lineup has something for everyone – fitness, sports, swim lessons, arts, and more!

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Brandywine Y Summer Camp

Day and specialty camps at the YMCA of Delaware Brandywine share one thing: they’re about discovery and having the best summer of your life! Click here to learn more about our camps.

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Countdown to Summer Bingo Challenge

May 1 – June 20

Get ready for Summer! Pick up your BINGO Card at Member Services. Visit the Y at least 20 times during the challenge and complete the BINGO card by filling in at least three rows of BINGO, either down, across, or diagonal. Pick up your prize when completed. FILL IN YOUR ENTIRE CARD and you’ll be entered to win a FREE MONTH OF MEMBERSHIP.  Virtual users may participate, too. Keep a log of your classes.


Summer II Registration Opens

Monday, June 24th | Members
Monday, July 1st | Community

Register for Summer I and II programs. Choose Swim Lessons, Enrichment Workshops, Basketball & Volleyball Skills, Small Group Training, and more! There is still time to register for our Teen Summer Basketball League! League runs July 2 – August 22. Click here to register.


Happy Father’s Day!

Join us on Friday, June 14th for Donuts and Coffee with Dad, as we celebrate our fathers and father figures.


Flag Day

Friday, June 14th

Flag day commemorates the date in 1777 when the United States approved the design for its first national flag. Stop by and pick up a flag and let your kids color some American Flags!


Summer Pool Season!

Now that school is out, the Hanby Outdoor Pool will be open during the week with the following schedule and activities:
  • Monday-Friday: 3 – 8 p.m.
  • Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Activity Schedule:

  • Mondays: Music Night – Enjoy music from various genres every week.
  • Tuesdays: Trivia/Bingo – Show off your skills with an evening of fun and friendly competition at our Trivia or Bingo Night.
  • Wednesdays: Yard Games – Gather for a fun-filled evening of outdoor games. Bring your competitive spirit and enjoy corn hole, giant connect four, and more.
  • Thursdays: Thirsty Thursdays – Enjoy a free beverage by the pool. One per person.
  • Fridays: Freeze Pop Friday – Cool off with a free Freeze Pop each Friday. One per person.

Juneteenth

Wednesday, June 19th

Join us for a free Open House at the Brandywine on Wednesday, June 19th as we celebrate Juneteenth. Free to the Community! We will have special Fitness programming at the branch that evening. Members and their guests* may join us at the Hanby Outdoor Pool Wednesday evening for Pizza by the Pool! *Members must purchase Hanby Outdoor Pool passes at the Brandywine Branch.
Join Bernita at the Hanby Outdoor pool on June 18th for a Juneteenth inspired Aqua Zumba class at 7pm.

Pride Rides

June 26th & 28th

Wear your rainbows to a Cycle class on June 26 & 28 and show your PRIDE or allyship with our LGBTQ+ Community.


Celebrate Pride Month with us!

Order Your Pride Shirts by May 19th
We have pride shirts available for purchase. Visit the website for details on styles, sizes, colors, and pricing. Shirts will be delivered to your home. Order by May 19th for delivery in early June.


Active Older Adult Social (AOA) Club

Last Wednesday of each month | 1 – 3 p.m.

Members – come play Rummikub, cards, Bunco, and socialize with new friends. Feel free to bring a snack/refreshment to share. Hosted by Stefanie Bowden in the Teen Center. AOA Social Club meets the last Wednesday of each month.


Pickleball

Tuesdays & Thursdays
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Gymnasium

Wednesdays
2 – 4 p.m. | Gymnasium

Saturdays
12 – 2 p.m. | Gymnasium

Join in on the fun! Pickleball is a racket/paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis.

Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced – Open Play

Questions? Contact Dot McFadden at [email protected]


Before and After School Care

BROWSE OFFERINGS

Carrcroft, Claymont, Forwood, Hanby, Lancashire, Lombardy, Maple Lane, and Mt. Pleasant Elementary Schools.


Teen Programs

Summer Teen Nights
Grades 6 – 12

Calling all teens grades 6-12! Join us on Fridays to hang out, make new friends, play games, participate in fun activities, and make awesome memories.

  • June 28 – at the Hanby Outdoor Center 6 – 8 p.m.
  • July 12 – at the Hanby Outdoor Center 6 – 8 p.m.
  • July 26 – at the Brandywine YMCA 6 – 8 p.m.
  • August 9 – at the Hanby Outdoor Center 6 – 8 p.m.
  • August 23 – at the Hanby Outdoor Center 6 – 8 p.m.

My Zone Heart Rate Training

Myzone is the most relevant and versatile fitness tracker on the market. Using technology to provide real-time feedback on heart rate, calories, and effort, Myzone ensures that you get accurate feedback on all of your exercise, wherever and however you choose to train. Achieve your health and fitness goals, with motivational support from friends through our Myzone social network, and utilize our unique Myzone Effort Points (MEPs) system to earn the credit you deserve.

Ask us about how you can join our community of 100+ My Zone Training Members.

For more information visit the member services desk.

 

  • Fitness Center: State of the Art Cardio Equipment, Strength Circuit, Free Weights
  • Functional Training Center: Monkey Bars, Plyo Box, Heavy Bag and more
  • Two Indoor pools
  • One outdoor pool at the Hanby Outdoor Center
  • Basketball Gymnasium
  • Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms
  • Family Locker Room
  • Sauna
  • Over 100 group exercise classes weekly- HIIT, Yoga, Pilates, Barre, Spinning, Zumba, BodyCombat and more
  • Aquatic Group Fitness Classes
  • Small Group Training- TRX, Kettlebell, GRIT
  • Free Fitness Consultations
  • Access to Personal Training
  • Instructional Children’s Classes: Swimming, Dance, Karate and more
  • Youth Sports including Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball and more
  • Preschool Program
  • Before and After School Care
  • Summer Day Camp
  • Free babysitting while You Work Out
  • Youth in Government

Take a Tour

Take a look inside our facilities. Click here!

 

FACILITY HOURS

Monday-Friday: 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday: 12 – 6 p.m.

HANBY OUTDOOR POOL

Click here to see Outdoor Pool hours

Kids’ Zone

(Ages 3 months – 5 years)

Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Monday – Thursday: 5 – 8 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Sunday: 12 -3 p.m.

Youth Fitness Center

(Ages 6 – 11 years)

Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Monday – Thursday: 5 – 8 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Sunday: 12 -3 p.m.

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

 

Carolan Cross

Community VP/Sr. Executive Director, Brandywine YMCA
(302) 478-3202

Liz Ackroyd

Youth Development Coordinator
(302) 510-1180

Davina Anderson

Director of Membership Sales & Engagement
(302) 510-1186

Clark Bickling

Swim Team Registrar
(302) 227-3638

Megan Capobianco

Member Experience and Sales Associate
(302) 510-1183

Steph Gant

Asst. Health & Wellness Director
(302) 478-9622 ext. 4321

Lindsay Glunt

Branch Registrar
(302) 478-9622

Gary Karp

Camp & Before and After School Care Director
(302) 478-8579

Sarah Kelly

Interim Aquatics Director
(302) 478-3106

Dot McFadden

Senior Health & Wellness Director
(302) 510-1175

Samuel Meck

Sr. Facilities Director
(302) 510-1235

Bridget O’Connor

Preschool & Family Director
(302) 478-8591

Elizabeth Schaff

Senior Child Development Director
(302) 478-8306

Kerry Smith

Sr. Business Manager
(302) 478-8304


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Our Mission


To empower youth, foster healthy living, and promote strong communities.