2024

McGaw YMCA Hosts Community Day with Camp Echo Fest

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Free and open to the public, the Y’s Community Day on April 27 will feature activities for everyone including Camp Echo favorites. EVANSTON, IL – The McGaw YMCA is gearing up to host an exciting Community Day featuring Echo Fest on Saturday, April 27, from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. The event will take place at 1000 Grove Street in Evanston and is open to the public free of charge. Community Day is a great opportunity to explore the YMCA’s facilities and experience a range of activities for all ages. Adults can participate in group fitness demo classes led by our expert instructors, with options including Gentle Yoga, Hip-Hop Dance Fitness, and Muay Thai. Families can enjoy fun activities like the Family Fun Gym and Family swim. As part of the festivities, attendees can participate in Echo Fest to celebrate Camp Echo’s 100th anniversary. Experience the magic of a traditional Family […]

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YMCA Day of Giving May 1

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McGaw YMCA announces YMCA Day of Giving to support programming for all. EVANSTON, IL – On May 1, the McGaw YMCA will host a YMCA Day of Giving, a one-day event designed to ensure the Y is available to all Evanstonians. The McGaw Y has set a goal of 100 donors to support the children and families in the Evanston community. “This Day of Giving is more than just a fundraising event; it’s a celebration of community spirit,” said Mark Metz, Chair of the Board of Directors at the McGaw YMCA. “We invite everyone to join us on May 1st as we come together to make a difference in the lives of our neighbors and nurture the roots of our community.” Thanks to a generous donor, gifts made to the McGaw YMCA on May 1 will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $30,000! The money raised on this day

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Frequent Y’er Club Challenge – April

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McGaw YMCA Frequent Y'er Club Challenge

Choose your Frequent Y’er Club challenge for April! The McGaw YMCA Frequent Y’er Club challenges and celebrates members who are committed to strengthening self and community through active participation at the Y. Keep your motivation fresh and deepen your engagement across our Y community as you progress in your fitness journey. Choose a new challenge from one of our four quarterly challenge options each month and be proud of the new goals you will achieve! Plus, earn fun Y prizes along the way! FREE for McGaw YMCA members age 14+. Complete 1 of the 4 challenges: Visit the Y 12 or more times in the calendar month.  Record perfect attendance in a group fitness class. Conquer the 30-day step challenge.* Set and achieve a 30-day SMART goal with a Y fitness professional. Prize: Finishers receive a McGaw Y shirt specific to their chosen fitness challenge. New for 2024! Complete all

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