Claymont Community Center: Hours, Programs, Rentals & Map

Claymont Community Center Hours & Contact

The center’s online sources publish different general operating hours. Its main website displays an 8 AM–11 PM office-hours entry without a clear day-by-day schedule, while the Delaware Aging & Disability Resource Center lists the following weekday hours.

Choose the Right Claymont Community Center Program

Each service has its own enrollment, appointment or usage requirements. The center is not simply a gym-membership facility, and participation in one program does not automatically provide access to every other service.

Community Market & Garden: Free Food Assistance

Claymont’s Community Market & Garden provides groceries to eligible Delaware households struggling to afford food. Distributions may include fresh produce, protein, dairy, grains, shelf-stable food and occasional personal-care items.

The market prioritizes residents of ZIP codes 19703, 19803, 19809 and 19810. Other Delaware residents may also be considered under program rules.

Food Distribution Hours

How to Request Food Assistance

1. Call the market: 302-792-2757, extension 147.
2. Explain your household situation: Tell staff your ZIP code, household size and need for groceries.
3. Check eligibility: Staff review residence and household income information.
4. Ask about documents: Confirm what proof is needed before traveling.
5. Schedule pickup: Choose an available distribution appointment.
6. Follow pickup directions: Confirm whether your appointment is at the market’s distribution area or the main building.

Need emergency food? The center lists emergency food bags on weekdays between 9 AM and 7 PM while the main building is open, subject to supplies. Call first, especially outside ordinary office hours.

For people outside the priority service area, dialing 211 can help identify another local food-support program.

Food Support for Seniors Age 60+

CCC also participates in the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), providing qualifying Delaware residents aged 60 or older with monthly nutritious food assistance.

Call the center at extension 147 or the Food Bank of Delaware at 302-444-8129 to check age, income, application and pickup requirements.

Brandywine Senior Center: Age 50+ Activities

Brandywine Senior Center is based at Claymont Community Center and offers activities, social connection, education and wellness support for adults aged 50 or older.

Activities & Benefits

• Two exercise classes per week included with membership.
• Use of the fitness room with treadmills, bikes and strength equipment.
• Yoga, line dancing and tap dancing.
• Social games, creative activities and group gatherings.
• Educational sessions, health talks and wellness information.
• Community trips and other organized activities when scheduled.

How to Join

1. Call 302-798-5562.
2. Ask for the current membership fee and new-member requirements.
3. Confirm the fitness, social and transportation activities you want.
4. Complete the membership process directed by staff.
5. Request the latest activity calendar before choosing your first visit.

Official Brandywine Senior Center Information

Empowered Youth: After-School & Summer Programs

The Empowered Youth Program serves students in grades 4–8 within the Brandywine School District. It focuses on academics, social development, mentorship, recreation and emotional wellness.

Health education may include tobacco-prevention and vaping-awareness projects delivered with community partners.

How to Enroll a Child

1. Confirm that the student meets the program’s grade and school-district requirements.
2. Call 302-792-2757, ext. 114.
3. Ask about after-school or summer-session openings.
4. Request the current Empowered Youth application.
5. Confirm transportation arrangements, schedules, required forms and any fees.
6. Submit the application through the center’s official process.

Contact: Nicole Macturk, extension 114.

Official Youth Program & Enrollment Information

Learning Center: GED, ESL & Adult Education

The Claymont Learning Center provides educational support for learners aged 16 and older. Daytime and evening class options help students who are balancing education, employment and family responsibilities.

ESL students may take the BEST Plus assessment for class placement. The center partners with Christina Adult Programs and Christina School District for selected learning and attainment opportunities.

Adult Class Registration Steps

1. Contact Nicole Macturk at 302-792-2757 ext. 114.
2. Explain whether you want GED, basic education or ESL classes.
3. Ask about available daytime and evening sessions.
4. Complete any required placement assessment.
5. Confirm tuition, possible financial assistance and necessary registration information.
6. Receive your class assignment and attendance schedule.

Official Learning Center Classes & Registration

LIFT Program: Recovery & Practical Support

Claymont’s LIFT (Life Improvement through Facilitated Transformation) program provides peer recovery support to people affected by opioid or stimulant use disorders.

The program describes:

• Support from certified peer recovery specialists with lived experience.
• Connections to treatment and healthcare services.
• Confidential SMART Recovery meetings.
• Overdose-prevention education and free naloxone (Narcan).
• Referrals for food, housing, transportation, jobs and other practical needs.

Call 302-792-2757 and ask for LIFT program information or the next SMART Recovery meeting time.

Official LIFT Recovery Support Information

Claymont Community Center Rentals: Rooms, Gyms & Fields

Claymont Community Center offers short-term rentals for meetings, practices, classes and private events, along with longer-term office and organizational leases.

Tables and chairs for the gymnasiums may carry an additional charge. Long-term tenants can arrange Wi-Fi and furniture for extra fees.

How to Book a Room or Gym

1. Choose the facility: Select a meeting room, studio, gymnasium or outdoor field.
2. Prepare your request: Include event date, start/end time, attendance, activity type and special equipment.
3. Open the official rental form: Go to the Center’s Rent Space page.
4. Submit your details: Fill in the inquiry form with the information needed to evaluate your request.
5. Expect a response: CCC says a staff member will contact applicants within 48 hours to discuss availability and next steps.
6. Confirm total cost: Ask about hourly charges, minimum duration, setup, cleaning, equipment, deposit, cancellation and insurance requirements.
7. Get written confirmation: A submitted inquiry is not a confirmed reservation.

Rental coordinator: Rachael Prather, 302-792-2757 ext. 158, RachaelPrather@ClaymontCenter.org.

If you are comparing deposits, guest capacities and possible extra charges, review the community center rental fees and booking checklist before requesting a final quote.

Outdoor Recreation, Dog Park & Walking Track

The Claymont campus includes outdoor fields suitable for organized sports and a dog park behind the baseball fields. The dog park is identified by the center as open to the public.

Delaware’s published community-center improvement report also describes resurfacing a quarter-mile track and upgrades to the site’s parking and pavement.

• Ask whether your preferred athletic field is reserved for a team or organized activity.
• Confirm current dog-park rules before bringing a pet.
• Use marked paths, parking areas and approved building entrances.
• For a large group, organized practice or event, ask the rental coordinator about permission and field availability.

Specific public court hours, dog park hours and individual field-rental fees are not confirmed as one universal schedule. The center can advise on current access.

Delaware State Service Center in the Building

The Claymont State Service Center shares the 3301 Green Street address and provides access to programs administered or supported by Delaware Health and Social Services.

The state lists regular business hours of 8:00 AM–4:30 PM and facility hours of 7:30 AM–5:00 PM. These hours describe state services and should not be used as the complete nonprofit center’s operating schedule.

How to Access a State Service

1. Identify whether you need social services, public health or community-resource assistance.
2. Call the corresponding state division before visiting.
3. Ask about applications, documentation and appointment rules.
4. Confirm the appropriate entrance and service location in the building.
5. Complete the application through the official Delaware service channel.

Official Delaware State Service Center Directory

Claymont Community Center Map, Parking & Directions

Location: 3301 Green Street, Claymont, Delaware 19703, in northern New Castle County.

CCC describes improvements to its accessible parking and campus facilities. A public arts listing also identifies the facility as accessible. Visitors who need a step-free entrance, elevator, accessible parking or other assistance should confirm the proper building entrance before arrival.

Volunteering & Supporting the Center

Volunteers can assist with food sorting, garden projects, tutoring, youth activities, senior programs and special events. The center also considers occasional group-volunteering activities and service-hour opportunities.

How to Volunteer

1. Open the center’s official Get Involved page.
2. Choose the program you would like to support.
3. Indicate weekday, evening or weekend availability.
4. Choose a one-time event, regular volunteering or service-hour opportunity.
5. Submit the volunteer interest form.
6. Wait for staff to explain screening, orientation and next steps.

For food donations, the center requests unexpired shelf-stable products such as canned vegetables, rice, cereal, pasta, peanut butter, canned meats and soups. Confirm delivery arrangements before bringing a large donation.

Official Volunteer Application & Opportunities

Other Useful Community Support Guides

Claymont Community Center combines community recreation with food, education and social services. These guides describe similar service categories at other organizations; their schedules and eligibility requirements are separate from Claymont’s.

• For additional examples of food distribution and family-support intake, read the Community Resource Center food and housing assistance guide.
• To compare programs addressing food insecurity, affordable housing and benefits, see the Community Enrichment Center services and support guide.
• The Shepherd Community Center youth education and family programs guide covers another nonprofit’s learning and community-stability services.

Before Visiting: Quick Checklist

• Confirm that 3301 Green Street is the correct destination for your service.
• Call ahead to confirm the department’s hours.
• Book a food appointment rather than assuming walk-in distribution.
• Ask about eligibility for youth, senior or adult education programs.
• Confirm registration fees or membership charges.
• For rentals, request an itemized quote and written reservation confirmation.
• Ask what documents, identification or equipment are required.
• Confirm accessible entry and parking if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Official Resources

• Claymont Community Center Official Website
• Programs & Department Information
• Community Market & Garden Distribution Details
• Brandywine Senior Center
• Empowered Youth Program
• Learning Center Classes & Enrollment
• LIFT Recovery Support
• Facility Rentals & Official Inquiry Form
• Delaware DHSS – Claymont State Service Center
• Official Address, Phone & Contact Form

Independent informational guide, not operated by Claymont Community Center or Delaware Health and Social Services. Program eligibility, food distribution, schedules and rental availability can change. Confirm important details with the responsible organization before visiting or submitting payment.