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YMCA of Delaware

The YMCA of Delaware’s mission is to empower youth, foster healthy living, and promote strong communities. Our vision is a healthy, inclusive community where all people reach their full potential.

$5,020 raised from 42 donors

$10,000 goal

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Every Child Deserves a Camp Story!

Help Us Make YMCA Camp Accessible to All!

Each summer, YMCA camps ignite curiosity, courage, and friendships in the hearts of over 5,000 young adventurers across Delaware. From exciting day camps statewide to the unforgettable overnight adventures at YMCA Camp Tockwogh in Worton, MD, YMCA camps offer local youth the chance to build lifelong memories, explore new skills, and develop lasting friendships.

Together, Let's Create Magic
Last summer alone, our camps welcomed 5,758 children and teens. Thanks to compassionate donors like you, 1 in 5 of these campers received critical financial assistance—over $2 million from YMCA and state-funded scholarships—making camp accessible for families in need.

Your generosity ensures no child misses out on the joy and enrichment of summer camp due to financial challenges.

Your Donation Opens Doors
  • $50 provides one child with a full day of laughter, exploration, and new experiences at a YMCA Day Camp.
  • $250 sponsors an entire week of transformative adventures, friendship-building, and personal growth for one child.
  • $1,000 gives a child in need an entire month filled with unforgettable YMCA Day Camp memories.
  • $2,500 offers a truly life-changing experience—either two weeks at our renowned overnight YMCA Camp Tockwogh or 10 amazing weeks at YMCA Day Camps in their local community.

For 24 hours, you have the power to dramatically impact a child's summer. Every donation is more than a financial gift—it’s a passport to discovery, growth, and happiness in a safe, nurturing environment.

Together, let’s ensure every child in our community experiences the magic of camp. Your generosity today creates brighter futures tomorrow!

For more information about our mission and impact, click HERE to visit our website.

About YMCA of Delaware

Mission: The YMCA of Delaware’s mission is to empower youth, foster healthy living, and promote strong communities. Our vision is a healthy, inclusive community where all people reach their full potential.

Established in 1889, the YMCA of Delaware impacts the lives of over 150,000 individuals each year through its 7 full-service branches, an urban youth development center, two outdoor recreation complexes, an overnight resident camp, and numerous school partnership sites across the state. We believe our community is strongest when everyone has access to opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive.

For more than 135 years, we've remained committed to empowering youth, fostering healthy living, and building stronger, more equitable communities throughout Delaware. Our programs address critical community needs by preventing chronic diseases like diabetes, promoting educational equity, and ensuring all Delawareans have access to transformative experiences. In 2024 alone, we provided more than $5.24 million in financial assistance, making life-changing YMCA services accessible to nearly 17,000 youth and adults statewide.

County Served: Kent; New Castle; Sussex

Office Location(s): Dover; Middletown; Newark; Rehoboth Beach; Wilmington

Sector: BIPOC-Led (Board); BIPOC-Led (CEO/ED); Capacity Building; Childcare; Civic Engagement & Social Action; Community Advocacy; Community Improvement; Disability Services; Disease, Disorders, & Medical Disciplines; Education; Employment; Food, Agriculture, & Nutrition; Healthcare; Homelessness & Housing; Human Services; International; Kids; Mental Health & Crisis Prevention; Mutual & Membership Benefit; Neighborhoods; Poverty & Hunger; Recreation & Sports; Safety; Seniors; Substance Abuse Prevention; Workforce; Youth Development

Top fundraisers for this organization

Walnut Street YMCA 85th Year of Impact

$500 raised

Friends of YMCA of Delaware

$150 raised

Recent donors

  • George RILEY
    $250
  • Deborah Jones
    $150
  • daniel kreshtool (in honor of honor of Sarah Kreshtool)
    $250
  • Carol N Brown
    $50
  • stephen moyer
    $50
  • Katie Falkowski
    $10
  • Anonymous
    $100
  • Jasmin Tahmaseb
    $50
  • Anonymous
    $250
  • Kelvin Valencia