Welcome to Your Y!

The Y is here, day in and day out, to provide the support and resources you need to make healthy choices, achieve your best and promote positive change in your community. With fitness and wellness programs for adults, and recreation and enrichment activities for kids and teens, we're committed to helping you and your family learn, grow and thrive. It's easy to join the Y. We're waiving the joiner fee to help you get started!

Our Cause

The Y strengthens the foundations of our community through:

Changing Lives

After suffering a spinal cord injury, Joy turned to the Y to help in her recovery process.

"This winter, I signed up for the Resolution Revolution challenge at the YMCA. In the past 9 weeks of the program I have lost 21.8 lbs... Since I started exercising and changing the way I eat, I've lost a total of 76 lbs. I've regained full strength in my legs and feet, but am still numb down part of my right leg and foot. I visit the YMCA daily. The services they provide, especially the support and encouragement of my trainer, as well as the wonderful childcare for my children, have made this weight loss possible.

My long term goals include becoming stronger and faster. I signed up for my first 5K race this spring. I feel better than ever. My energy is significantly increased now that I'm living a healthier life." Joy

Upcoming branch events

Saturday, May 19

Jennersville YMCA Yard Sale
Jennersville Y
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Learn more.

Saturday Night Lights
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
For more information visit the website or contact Member Services.

Sunday, May 20

Adapted Sports Expo
West Chester Area YMCA
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The expo will showcase the talents of many area athletes with disabilities. To register or volunteer, please contact Loretta Cohen at 610-738-3849 or lorettacohen@verizon.net.
Learn more.

Monday, May 21

Jennersville Y
Upper pool will be closed for SPLASH
from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Tuesday, May 22

Senior Field Day
Jennersville YMCA - Athletic Fields
10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Fitness walk, bocce ball, croquet, bean bag toss, badminton, horseshoes and more!
Learn more here.

Jennersville Y
Upper pool will be closed for SPLASH
from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Wednesday, May 23

Jennersville Y
Upper pool will be closed for SPLASH
from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Friday, May 25

Polar Bear Plunge for the Community
Jennersville YMCA - Outdoor Pool
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Learn more here.

Tuesday, May 29

Jennersville Y
Upper pool will be closed for SPLASH
from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Wednesday, June 13

Blood Pressure Screenings
West Chester Area Y, Airport Road - Lobby
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join the Y and Health System and Neighborhood Health Agencies, Inc. for FREE blood pressure screenings. No appointment necessary!

Wednesday, July 11

Wellness Day - "Hydration & Sun Safety"
West Chester Area Y, Airport Road
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Learn more.

Saturday, June 23

Toughest Woman Competition
Jennersville YMCA
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Open to female Y members 18 and older.
Learn more here.

Wednesday, August 8

Wednesday, September 12

Wellness Day - "Obesity"
West Chester Area Y, Airport Road
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wednesday, October 10

Wednesday, November 14

Wellness Day - "Diabetes"
West Chester Area Y, Airport Road
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wednesday, December 12

News & Announcements

Headlines only

Jennersville Y Upper Pool Closure Hours - 5/21, 22, 23, 29

The Jennersville YMCA Upper Pool will be closed from 11:30 to 1:00 on May 21, 21, 23 and 29 for our SPLASH program. Thank you.

Thursday, May 17, 2012 11:10:00 AM

Registration is going on now for the summer session of youth sports. To learn more and to see offerings at your branch, visit our Youth Sports page.

Thursday, May 17, 2012 10:54:00 AM

Calling all female Y members, 18 and older. See how tough you really are with the Toughest Woman Competition. $30 pre-registration fee, $35 day of event.

Get ready with FREE one-hour training clinics:
- Tuesday, May 15 at 10:15 am
- Wednesday, May 23 at 7:00 pm

Learn more.

Monday, May 14, 2012 12:50:27 PM

Open Climbs at the Rotary Leadership Tower!

Don't miss out on this FREE fun at the Rotary Leadership Tower in Kennett Square! Open climbs take place every other Saturday. (dates are below).

Dates: April 28, May 12, May 26, June 9, June 23, July 7, July 21, August 4, August 18
Members: Free
Non-Members: $5.00
Open to everyone!

Interested in climbing? Visit Kennett Area Y's Member Services desk and check out our page on our website.
www.ymcabwv.org/rotary-leadership-tower

Friday, April 27, 2012 11:03:00 AM

Kennett Area Y Skate Park is Open!

The skate park located on 132 North Walnut Street in Kennett Square is now open.

Hours -
Saturday: 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 am to 6:00 pm
Monday - Friday: 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Weather permitting.

All skaters must have a signed waiver on file and wear helmets, knee and elbow pads. Skateboards and in-line skates only. Visit our Skate Park page for information about ages, rules, regulations and to download the waiver.

Monday, April 23, 2012 8:05:00 AM

Registration for Summer Camp 2012!

Registration for Summer Camp 2012 is going on now. Download a camp guide today to see all the great camps we have to offer. The registration forms are now available online, download them today!

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 9:00:00 AM

Download our Mobile App!

We're mobile for you!
Download the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley mobile app for your iPhone or Droid today.

Search exercise classes
Scan your membership number
Get information on programs & events
Receive push notifications
Check facility statuses

Click here to download the mobile app for your iPhone or click here to download the mobile app for your Droid. Scan the QR codes on our homepage to download the app directly to your phone.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012 4:19:00 PM

4,439 pounds lost!!

Congratulations to all of our Resolution Revolution participants, we lost a total of 4,439 pounds during this year's Resolution Revolution! Visit our Resolution Revolution page for weight loss totals by branch and for other great resources. You can still find the weekly recipes, fitness tips, and success stories for those of you continuing your journey. Everyone did an amazing job!

Friday, March 23, 2012 11:20:00 AM

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Friday, September 09, 2011 9:55:13 AM

YMCA Mission

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Financial assistance is available.