October 2024

McGaw Y Staff Attend Emerging Multicultural Leadership Experience National Conference

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Eight staff members from McGaw YMCA, representing various areas of the organization, attended the conference. (From left to right) Melissa Franada, Marketing; Candy Falcon, Men’s Residence; Lavonia Swanson, Finance; Ingrid DeCherrie, Aquatics; Onam Lansana, MetaMedia; Manny Luna, Children’s Center; Sean Wells, Building Services; and Taishiya Nix, Human Resources.  Norfolk, VA – Eight McGaw YMCA staff members alongside President and CEO Monique Parsons recently attended the Emerging Multicultural Leadership Experience (EMLE), a national conference hosted by YMCA of the USA (Y-USA). EMLE provides a space for multicultural Y staff to learn, grow, and connect with peers nationwide. Part of Y-USA’s Multicultural Leadership Development (MLD) initiative, the event supports the growth of diverse staff, preparing them for leadership roles within the national Y Movement. At the conference, attendees engaged in mentoring, career coaching, networking, and breakout sessions covering topics relevant to all career levels. Onam Lansana, MetaMedia Manager at McGaw YMCA, noted […]

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Camp Echo Announces Summer 2025 Dates & New Combined Registration

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Camp Echo is excited to share the dates, rates, and the introduction of a new combined registration process for the Summer 2025 season! New! Register for Youth Camp and Family Camp Together Starting this year, campers can register for both Youth Camp and Family Camp programs at the same time. Registration for all programs will open on the same dates, with the Early Registration Lottery opening on December 3 until 12:00 p.m. on December 10, and Open Enrollment beginning on January 7. Summer 2025 Dates For those ready to plan their summer adventure, the season will kick off Memorial Day Weekend with Family Camp, followed by Youth Camp programs starting in early June. A full list of session dates for both Youth and Family Camps can be found on the Dates & Rates page. Additionally, a helpful overview of the 2025 Youth Camp programs, organized by grade level and session,

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Celebrating a Century: Camp Echo 100th Anniversary Weekend Recap

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Camp Echo celebrated its 100th Anniversary September 20-22 with a momentous gathering of over 230 attendees at the camp’s scenic grounds in Fremont, Michigan. The celebration brought together current and former campers, staff, donors, volunteers, and Echo enthusiasts to commemorate a century of the McGaw YMCA’s overnight camp. The celebration featured a range of activities that honored Camp Echo’s history while showcasing its continued commitment to providing meaningful experiences for future campers. Attendees enjoyed traditional camp activities such as paddlesports, fishing, archery, Echo history discussions, and a campfire. “The 100th anniversary weekend captured the essence of camp in so many ways: the joy, the laughter, and the time spent doing activities but also the time spent simply connecting with each other,” said Bernard Rocca, Executive Director of Camp Echo. Rocca noted that the weekend’s success was driven by the unique contributions of all who attended, whether preparing meals or helping

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