Walnut Street YMCA - Wilmington, De

10/22/2026

YMCA Essence Legacy Performing Arts gives young people a place to express themselves, develop their skills, build confidence, and discover what they can accomplish together.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to M&T Bank and the Delaware Division of the Arts for investing in our young artists and helping keep these meaningful opportunities within reach. Your support helps our teens shine on stage and beyond!

As our talented performers prepare for a busy season of community appearances and the upcoming Winter Arts Showcase, we’re celebrating the supporters who help make it all possible!

Catch our talented performers at these upcoming events:

Bronx Halloween Parade | October 24

Westside Family Healthcare 5K/10K | November 7 at 8:30 a.m. | Wilmington Riverfront

Spotlight Delaware’s Cultural Festival | November 15, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Arsht Hall

Winter Arts Showcase | December 10, 6 to 7:30 p.m. | Walnut Street YMCA

💙 Big talent. Big dreams. A community that believes in our teens.

10/05/2026

Our first recipient of the “Walnut Street Parent Achievement Award “ is Nehara Wilkinson she has achieved her Nursing Degree and we are so proud of her. Please congratulate her on this wonderful achievement.

10/01/2026

09/25/2026

We are excited to Celebrate the Power of Mentorship at the Walnut St. YMCA Annual Teen Achievers Banquet & Awards Ceremony!

Join us on Thursday, October 22 at Riverfront Events in Wilmington, DE, as we recognize outstanding students, mentors, and community partners who are making a difference through Y Teen Achievers.
🎤 Hosted by Amillion The Poet
🎶 DJ by Dj timdogg
🎸 Live Music by Fuzaholics

Come celebrate the mentors who inspire, the Achievers who are reaching higher, and the community partners helping make their success possible.

Purchase Your Tickets Here: https://donate.ymcade.org/2026Achievers

09/15/2026

💦🏃‍♀️ SPLASH & DASH RECAP! 🏃‍♂️💦

What a day! From the first splash to the final dash, our community showed up and showed OUT! ❤️

Thank you to everyone who came out, got active, got a little wet, and made this year’s Splash & Dash one to remember! 💙

We’re already looking forward to the next one! 👀

FamilyFun WilmingtonDE

09/14/2026

08/08/2026

🏀 SUMMER LEAGUE IS HERE! ☀️🔥
Game 1 is in the books… but the real question isn’t “Who’s gonna win?”

It’s WHO’S GOING TO GROW? WHO’S GOING TO BELIEVE? WHO’S GOING TO BECOME GREAT? 💪🏽🏀

At Walnut Street YMCA, it’s bigger than the scoreboard. We provide our kids with an outlet to compete, build confidence, develop character, and become GREAT!

Every game is an opportunity.
Every practice is a chance to improve.
Every kid has the opportunity to shine. 🌟

The wins will come. The lessons will last. The memories will last even longer.

🏀 PLAY HARD. DREAM BIG. BECOME GREAT.

08/04/2026

🇹🇼 11 Days. One Incredible Journey. A Lifetime of Impact.

Our YMCA Delaware Global Teens have returned home after an unforgettable exchange in Taiwan—a journey filled with learning, service, leadership, and cultural immersion.

Over the course of 11 days, our teens experienced Taiwan in ways that went far beyond sightseeing. They:

🤝 Connected with Taiwanese youth through meaningful cultural exchange and leadership activities at the YMCA.

🎨 Served alongside local communities in Changhua, painting, cleaning, and giving back through hands-on service projects.

🏛️ Explored Taiwan’s rich history and culture by visiting the National Palace Museum, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Tamsui, Jiufen Old Street, Dadaocheng, and the Office of the President.

🍍 Learned through experience by making traditional pineapple cakes, creating bamboo rice, designing Atayal beadwork, and discovering indigenous traditions in the Atayal village of Delanan.

💡 Visited world-renowned innovation leaders including the TSMC Museum of Innovation and the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), gaining insight into the technology shaping our future.

🌄 Experienced Taiwan’s breathtaking beauty with visits to Shifen Waterfall, Jiufen, Fulong Beach, the International Sand Sculpture Festival, the Old Caoling Bike Tunnel, and Taiwan’s stunning west coast tidal flats.

🏮 Released sky lanterns, explored vibrant night markets, shared meals with new friends, reflected together each evening, and built friendships that crossed cultures and continents.

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible partners at Taipei YMCA and Chung Hua YMCA, our dedicated chaperones, generous supporters, and the families who entrusted us with their young people.

The world became a little smaller, our perspectives became much bigger, and these memories will last a lifetime.

08/01/2026

🏊‍♀️❤️ **Happy Lifeguard Appreciation Day!** ❤️🏊‍♂️

Yesterday, July 31, we celebrated the incredible lifeguards at the **Walnut Street YMCA**! 🌊

Thank you for your dedication, professionalism, and commitment to keeping our members and guests safe every single day. Whether you're teaching swim safety, watching over our pool, or responding when you're needed most, your hard work and vigilance make a difference.

Please join us in giving a big round of applause to our amazing lifeguard team! 👏💙

💙 Thank you for all you do—you truly help make our Y a safer place for everyone!

🌊🛟☀️💙