West Chester Area YMCA

10/18/2026

🌟 Strong girls lift each other up. 🌟

StrongHER:Rising is an 8-week strength training program for girls ages 12-17 who want to learn how to lift safely, build confidence, and get stronger in a welcoming, judgment-free space.

Our Trainers will focus on:
✅ Safe lifting technique
✅ Strength and fitness fundamentals
✅ Building confidence inside and outside the gym
✅ A positive and supportive community

📅 Begins Tuesday at 6:00 PM
📍 Limited spaces available

Join us and discover how strong you really are. 💜

10/16/2026

🎃🎃🎃🎃MARLIN MASH WEEKEND IS HERE🎃🎃🎃🎃

🐟DON’T FORGET THERE IS A SWIM
MEET ALL WEEKEND🐟

Our Marlins are hosting the Marlin Mash Invitational swim meet this Saturday 10/17 and Sunday 10/18. Our competition pool, sauna, diving well and mezzanine and will be 🛑CLOSED 🛑BOTH DAYS.

Please avoid using the back locker rooms.

Also, the parking lot will be extra busy so leave plenty of time to get parked and to your classes!

Go Marlins!

10/16/2026

Holiday Cheer Campaign
Applications Open Through Oct 31

Every year, our Y community comes together to ensure that all families in our community have access to Thanksgiving meal kits and holiday gifts through our Holiday Cheer campaign.
About Holiday Cheer: https://hubs.la/Q04Bq9l10

If your family could benefit from this support this year, we invite you to complete an application.

Apply by Oct 31: https://hubs.la/Q04Bq9t40

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

10/15/2026

🎃 Volunteers Needed for Healthy Halloween! 🎃

Looking for a fun way to give back to your community? Join us as a volunteer for our annual Healthy Halloween event at the West Chester Area YMCA on Saturday, October 24, 2026!

Help make this family-friendly event a success by assisting with: 🍬 Activities & games
🎃 Event set-up
🧹 Event clean-up
😊 Creating a fun and welcoming experience for local families

Volunteer opportunities are available for ages 10+. Volunteers under age 12 must be accompanied by a registered adult chaperone.

Ready to help? Scan the QR code on the flyer or register here: 🔗 https://ymcagbw.volunteermatters.org/project-catalog/352

Tag a friend and help us spread the word! 🎃🍭🧡

10/13/2026

🔥🚒 A big THANK YOU to the Goshen Fire Company for being our special guests today! 🚒🔥

Our preschoolers had a fantastic time learning all about fire safety and fire prevention from your amazing team. From exploring the fire truck to learning important safety tips, it was an exciting and educational experience that our children won't soon forget.

Thank you for helping keep our community safe and for taking the time to inspire and educate our youngest learners. We appreciate all that you do! ❤️👩‍🚒👨‍🚒

10/12/2026

Ends Thursday, October 15
Build Healthy Habits. Earn $50.

A healthier lifestyle is built one workout, one class, and one healthy choice at a time. Making those healthy choices is easier when you're part of a supportive community.

Join the YMCA of Greater Brandywine by October 15 and commit to your wellness journey. You'll earn a $50 credit when you visit the Y 12 times during your first month.

PLUS - You'll enjoy the benefits of Member Appreciation Month when you join YGBW in October. Don't miss out!

Join YGBW: https://hubs.la/Q04yDGq20

10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health day and so we would like to introduce you to our new FREE monthly support group for pregnant and postpartum moms - The Early Motherhood Collective. This group is running in partnership with women’s reproductive mental health specialist Erin Saddic PMH-C LPC and is there for you to help you navigate early motherhood. You don't need to be a Y member to attend and use of the Childwatch is included. All are welcome, but seating is limited and you must register via email to attend - [email protected]

10/09/2026

Early Bird Special ends MONDAY!

10/07/2026

No school? No problem! Join us for a pumpkin-packed morning of games, crafts, sensory play, and fall fun at the West Chester YMCA.

🍂 October 12
⏰ 10:00-11:30 AM
🎃 Ages 5-12
💲 $10 | YMCA Members Only
Register Online at: https://share.google/cJ20lpSbKqgHv9SNR

Spots are limited, so register today and get ready for a gourd time! 🧡🎃🍁

10/06/2026

🎃🍬 Help Us Make Healthy Halloween a Sweet Success! 🍬🎃

Our annual Healthy Halloween event is just around the corner, and we need your help! We're collecting individually wrapped candy donations to help create a fun, safe, and memorable experience for local children and families in our community.

Every bag of candy makes a difference and helps us bring smiles to hundreds of kids this Halloween season. Donations can be dropped off at the West Chester Area YMCA during regular business hours.

Thank you for helping us make this event a treat for everyone! 🍭👻🎃