Health Means More Than Physical Fitness
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is an association of nine YMCAs across Chester County that offer life-changing programs for children, families, adults and seniors. We believe health means taking care of the whole you and we know that even small changes can make a big difference.
BREAKING NEWS: The YMCA of Greater Brandywine obtained their Medical Fitness Facility Certification through the Medical Fitness Association. Read more.
Upcoming Member Wellness Challenges
New Challenges Coming Soon
Find Your Healthy Living
Physical Fitness
You're not only supported by our staff, you're part of a community committed to helping you learn new things, explore new activities, and discover your best self at any stage in your life.
Evolt 360
Now providing you access to a deeper understanding of your health and fitness. Just one scan will provide a comprehensive picture of your health - enabling you to set targeted fitness goals.
Elite Physical Thearpy
Expanding access to health-related services and resources is a top priority for the YMCA of Greater Brandywine - Elite Therapy Solutions can help you with a combination of manual therapy, exercise, and equipment-based techniques.
Mental Health
We're all human and we all have mental health. Prioritizing mental health is important in today's world. Using a Mindfulness practice provide us with tools for resilience, stress relief, and inner confidence. At the Y we provide a variety of options to assist you in this practice.
Husk Nutrition
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine partners with HUSK Nutrition! Customized, one-on-one nutritional counseling with a Registered Dietitian. Covered by most health insurance plans.
Health Management & Disease Prevention
About half of all adults – 117 million people - have one or more chronic conditions, such as arthritis, kidney disease or diabetes. The YMCA of Greater Brandywine partners with physicians and health care providers to refer patients through a confidential referral process.
Adaptive Programs
Everyone deserves a place to belong. At the YMCA of Greater Brandywine we're expanding our adaptive programs, which provides a unique experience with an emphasis on sports, social interaction and fun for our community with special needs.
East Chestnut Fitness
Get Strong with East Chestnut Fitness! All workouts are based on functional movements and these movements reflect the best aspects of gymnastics, weightlifting, running, rowing and more. These are the core movements of life.
Introducing FitTruk
Introducing the YGBW FitTruk - a mobile wellness unit that will deliver fitness, health screenings and other vital services across the county. If you're interested in sponsoring our FitTruk, please reach out to our Philanthropy Department.
CPR and First Aid Courses
Ellis Education Services CPR/First Aid/AED gives you the information and skills you need to help adults, children and infants during breathing, cardiac, and first aid emergencies. Taught in a blended learning environment: online training plus classroom skill work.
Volunteer at the Y
Volunteering at the YMCA is a fun and rewarding way to support your neighbors, strengthen your community, and connect with amazing people.
There are a lot of ways you, your friends or your whole family can contribute, no matter what your interests or your schedule. When we all pitch in, we all rise together!