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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

12 Days of Fitness

12 Days of Fitness Snowman

Embrace the winter season with this fun and engaging wellness challenge that encourages you, our members, to stay active and prioritize your health during the colder months.

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How It Works:

  • Pick Up Your Winter Passport: Stop by the Welcome Center or Wellness Center to get your Winter Passport.

  • Challenge Duration: November 24 – December 21.

  • Complete the Activities: Enjoy and complete the various activities listed on your passport.

  • Enter to Win: Once you've completed your passport, turn it in to our team to be entered into a raffle for amazing prizes, including a gift card, a FREE Personal Training Session, a personalized Pop-Up Group Exercise class, and more!

Key Details:

  • Who Can Participate: All YGBW members

  • Registration Dates: November 4 through December 21

  • Cost: Free for YGBW members

STRONG Challenge

START STRONG - Make strength training a regular part of your routine by completing a minimum of 2-3 strength training workouts per week for 10 weeks (25 workouts total).

Runs January 20 - March 31
Members of YGBW can enroll (for free) from January 6, 2025 January 20, 2025

March Madness

Join us for the March Madness Basketball Tournament Challenge. 
Runs from March 18, 2025 – April 7, 2025

More details to come!

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.
Find What Works for Me

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.
See the Data

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.
Get Further Support

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.
We Believe in You

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.
Balance My Meals

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.
We're Here To Support You

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.
Accessible to All

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.
Push Yourself
A mobile fitness truck brought to you by the YMCA of Greater Brandywine.

Introducing FitTruk

Introducing the YGBW FitTruk - a mobile wellness unit that will deliver fitness, health screenings and other vital services across the county. Coming to you October 2024!

Helping support the community, YMCA of Greater Brandywine collecting coats.

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. 

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Students from the YMCA's BASE program are pictured with the donations they collected on behalf of local organizations. Pictured with the students (left to right) are Claudia Aust of the YMCA, Ruby Abouraya of Safe Harbor of Chester County, Kecia Crowl of Kennett Area Community Service, Rachel Thomas Steadman of Bridge of Hope, Chaleena Boggs of Safe Harbor of Chester County, Patrice Stilley of Meals on Wheels of Chester County, Laura Mackiewicz of the YMCA and Bertram L. Lawson, II of the YMCA.

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!

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