YMCA of DE Black Achievers

Wishing all 2026 YMCA of Delaware College Tour participants safe travels, lots of fun, and an incredible journey ahead! Take it all in, ask questions, and get inspired about your future!

✨ Achievers Vision Board Party ✨
🗓 Saturday, January 10th
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Walnut Street YMCA

Join us for an inspiring Vision Board Party as we kick off the new year with purpose, goals, and intention. This fun and interactive experience will help youth visualize their dreams, set meaningful goals, and start the year motivated and focused.

⚠️ Space is limited, so be sure to secure your spot! Email [email protected]

We can’t wait to see you there and start the year strong! 💙

🎉✨ Join us as we celebrate 85 Years of Legacy at the Walnut Street YMCA! ✨🎉

📅 Date: October 24, 2025
📍 Location: Chase Center on the Riverfront

This milestone is not just about the past — it’s about continuing to build a strong future for youth, families, and our community.

We are also excited to honor and recognize our Walnut St. YMCA Lifetime Achievement Honorees:

Former Mayor James H. Sills
State Representative Stephanie T. Bolden
Harmon R. Carey
Claire Lamar Carey
Enid Wallace-Haley

🎟️ Secure your seat today and be part of history: https://donate.ymcade.org/Walnut85

✨ Calling All High School Students! ✨

Join us for the Black Achievers Open House
📅 Saturday, September 13th
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Walnut Street YMCA

Come meet our mentors, learn about the amazing opportunities waiting for you, and get connected to a powerful network that has been empowering teens for over 35 years! 💪🏾📚✨

Don’t miss your chance to start your Achievers journey! 🚀

🎉 Tomorrow is the day 🎉
The**Walnut Street YMCA Dance-A-Thon is happening tomorrow Saturday, July 12 — a day of music, dancing, and fun for a cause! 💃🏾🕺🏽

🎟️ Groove Pass – \$25
🎟️ Boogie Bash Ticket – \$40 (includes shirt + snack pack!)

From TikTok battles to Afro Beats, Pop, Jazz, Country & more — every beat helps support youth programs in our community! 🙌🏽

📍 1000 N Walnut St, Wilmington, DE
📞 Call now to register: (302) 472-9622

🎉 Only 5 DAYS LEFT to grab your ticket! 🎉
The countdown is ON for the **Walnut Street YMCA Dance-A-Thon happening Saturday, July 12 — a day of music, dancing, and fun for a cause! 💃🏾🕺🏽

🎟️ Groove Pass – \$25
🎟️ Boogie Bash Ticket – \$40 (includes shirt + snack pack!)

From TikTok battles to Afro Beats, Pop, Jazz, Country & more — every beat helps support youth programs in our community! 🙌🏽

📍 1000 N Walnut St, Wilmington, DE
📞 Call now to register: (302) 472-9622

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🔥 This upcoming Saturday, July 12th🔥
Join the Walnut Street YMCA Dance-A-Thon — a dance party with a PURPOSE! 🎉
We're raising funds to support our Youth Programs, and we need your moves to make a difference!

🕒 From warm-ups to Afro Beats to TikTok contests — it’s dancing, games, and fun ALL DAY!
💪 Dance for fitness. Dance for fun. Dance for the community.

🎟️ Your Ticket Includes:
✅ Official Dance-A-Thon Shirt
✅ Participant Lanyard
✅ Snack Pack
✅ Full day of dancing & contests!

📍 1000 N Walnut Street, Wilmington, DE
📞 Register now: (302) 472-9622
📧 Contact: [email protected]

Tag your crew and let’s see you on the dance floor!

Join us this Saturday at the Walnut YMCA to celebrate our Jubilee🎶💃🏾🕺🏾🥳

Summertime events at the YMCA Walnut Branch are in full swing💃🏾💃🏾🕺🏾🕺🏾🎶🥳
Join us for fun, food, entertainment, and philanthropy!!

The final College Tour Day….Day #6
Today one of our Black Achievers reminded her peers that although the college tour is over….a new journey has begun. We had a wonderful college 101 experience at Hampton University, Old Dominion University and Norfolk State University where we were warmly received by our alums Missy and Dream!

College Tour Day #5
In the ATL…
We had a vibrant campus experience at Clark Atlanta University, and enhanced the understanding of camaraderie in sisterhood at Spelman College and brotherhood at Morehouse! Shout out to our Black Achiever Alum, Azajah Green for spending time with us and sharing a memorable experience!!