Dover YMCA

10/15/2026

Take a sneak peak at the revamped fitness center!

REMINDER: The Fitness Centers and Movement Studio will be closed Thursday and Friday as our renovation project nears completion.

The Pools, Functional Fitness Studio, Kids Club, and half of the Gymnasium will remain open. Fitness Studio classes will continue as scheduled; all classes normally held in the Movement Studio are canceled.

Please check the YMCA app for schedule updates. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we complete these improvements.

10/14/2026

REMINDER: The Fitness Centers and Movement Studio will be closed Thursday and Friday as our renovation project nears completion.

The Pools, Functional Fitness Studio, Kids Club, and half of the Gymnasium will remain open. Fitness Studio classes will continue as scheduled; all classes normally held in the Movement Studio are canceled.

Please check the YMCA app for schedule updates. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we complete these improvements.

10/14/2026

💙 Join us Wednesday, Oct 14 for Family Safety Day at the Dover YMCA! 💚

Keeping our families safe starts with knowledge, connection, and community! Join us for an afternoon of helpful resources, meaningful conversations, and a little fun for the whole family. 🏡✨

🥂 Mocktails | 12–3 PM
Enjoy refreshing mocktails, while connecting with our community counseling partner and learning about healthy choices, and family resources.

🚗 Car Seat Safety Resources | 4–6 PM
Explore helpful information about choosing the right car seat, proper installation, and keeping little passengers safe.

💧 Water Safety Information Table | 4–7 PM
Learn important water safety tips and discover resources to help your family stay safe in and around the water.

Bring the family, connect with your community, and leave with knowledge that can make a difference!

10/13/2026

🌿🎨 Meet Sarah (and Marshall 🐾), the instructor behind Art in the Wild and Outdoor Explorers Club!

Based in Milton, DE, Sarah brings a love of creativity, nature, and adventure to our YMCA programs. She studied Art Therapy at Anna Maria College and has spent 13 years teaching expressive art therapy to participants of all ages and abilities.

Sarah also has 9 years of volunteer experience with the Appalachian Mountain Club, leading teachers and youth on outdoor leadership trips in New Hampshire’s White Mountains-- from backpacking and camping to winter exploration and outdoor survival skills, she's got it all! 🏕️

Check out our quick program descriptions below 👇

🎨 Art in the Wild
Take creativity outside! School-age kids will use nature as inspiration for colorful, hands-on art projects in the fresh air.

🌎 Outdoor Explorers Club
Let curiosity lead the way! School-age kids will connect with nature through hands-on activities, wildlife observation, and outdoor discovery.

Does your child like create, explore, and try something new?
Contact [email protected] for program details and registration information!

10/12/2026

Things are looking bright in our Dover YMCA community. Thank you to our community members and vendors who joined our Fall Vendor Market! Guests today also got a first look at the new fitness floor lighting.

10/12/2026

🏛️📣 Calling all future leaders! Your voice matters and Youth in Government is your chance to put it into action!

Open to students in grades 6–12, this hands-on program gives youth the opportunity to explore how government works, debate issues they care about, and take on roles such as legislators, lawyers, judges, and journalists.

Along the way, participants practice public speaking, build leadership skills, and connect with students from across Delaware! 💬🤝

Interested in getting involved? Contact Rachel O’Brien at [email protected] for details!

Learn more: https://www.ymcade.org/youth-in-government/

10/12/2026

10/11/2026

Our community was buzzing with special activities this weekend. From painting, chalk challenges, outdoor Zumba, Halloween cycle ride, and the 302 festival-there are so many great weekend happenings while our fitness floor renovation is underway. New flooring and lighting installation has been the theme of the renovation this weekend. Join us for the fall vendor market taking place tomorrow, Monday October 12!