Reconnect, Reminisce, and Celebrate the Season!  Celebrate the season and reconnect with fellow Camp Echo recent alumni at this year’s Holiday Gathering! Join the Camp Echo team for this festive event at Firehouse Grill in Evanston on December 21 from 3:00-6:00PM to reconnect, share camp memories, hear the latest camp updates, and celebrate the lasting impact of the Camp Echo spirit! This is a 21+ event and intended for alumni who attended or worked at Camp Echo from 2010 onward. Camp Echo gear is welcome and encouraged. Event Details:  Who: Camp Echo alumni 21+ (by Dec. 21!) who attended or worked at camp since 2010 When: Saturday, December 21, 3-6 PM CT Where: Firehouse Grill, 750 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 Cost: $25/person if registered by December 3; $40/person after Includes: Light snacks, door prizes, camp updates, and great company! Don’t miss this chance to reconnect with the Camp Echo […]

Each year, the McGaw YMCA Board of Directors nominates a new cohort of individuals to serve on the Board and the Membership of the McGaw YMCA votes to elect new board members during the virtual Board Election. The proposed slate is listed below. This year’s virtual Board Election will be held December 2 – 9. Current McGaw Y members will receive an email at 8:00 a.m. (CDT) on Monday, December 2, with a link to the virtual ballot to cast their vote.  The polls will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on Monday, December 9. The Board election results will be shared at the Annual Meeting, which will be held on Tuesday, December 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the McGaw YMCA Chinnock Lounge. An online viewing option will be available for those who wish to attend virtually. RSVP for the Annual Meeting. Current Board Members Up for Re-Election The following slate

As the year comes to a close, the YMCA enters its Season of Giving and Gratitude—a time to reflect on our shared milestones and look ahead to new possibilities. This season goes beyond just festivities; it’s an opportunity to celebrate the spirit of community, kindness, and generosity that defines us. During our Season of Giving & Gratitude, we invite our community to: Celebrate McGaw YMCA’s 139th birthday on November 15! To show our gratitude for your ongoing generosity and support, drop by the Y anytime on November 15, and get YMCA swag while supplies last. Keep the birthday party going at our FREE Community Family Fun Night on November 15, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Mark your calendar for Giving Tuesday on December 3 and experience the joy of giving to the Y this year. Donate to McGaw Y any time before December 31. Your generosity now will help the Y to