2025

Join the Y with our Biggest Savings of the Year!

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No Place Like This Place: Something for Everyone at the Y The McGaw YMCA is more than programs—it’s connection. It’s where unlikely friendships form and unexpected support shows up. Whoever you are and whatever your goals, you’ll find your place and your people at the Y, because there’s No Place Like This Place. This holiday season, start your wellness journey and discover a place where every visit brings connection, joy, and purpose. That’s why we are offering our biggest savings of the season when you sign up for a Y membership today! JOIN TODAY Membership perks include:  Top-notch facilities: Indoor pickleball courts, basketball gym, indoor track, fitness center with cardio and weights, racquetball and squash courts, two pools, and five specialty group fitness studios.  Unlimited group fitness classes: Yoga, strength, cardio, dance, and water fitness for all levels.  Youth and Adult sports offerings: Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Pickleball and more.  Family programs like Family […]

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Early Registration Lottery for Camp Echo Opens December 2

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Get ready—Camp Echo’s 2026 registration season is almost here! Mark your calendars with the upcoming dates to register for all Youth and Family Camp programs: Early Registration Lottery: December 2–9 at noon Open Enrollment: Begins January 6 Early Registration Lottery (Dec. 2-9 at noon) The Early Registration Lottery gives all campers—new and returning—an equal chance to apply for Youth and Family Camp programs without the stress of first-come, first-served. Submit your applications anytime during the 8-day window! To prepare, visit the Dates & Rates page for Youth Camp program details, and the Family Camp page for dates and pricing. Tips to Maximize Your Lottery Success: Youth Camp: Rank up to six programs in order of preference. Indicate if the camper should be enrolled in one or two programs; Staff will prioritize enrolling all applicants in one program before processing requests for the second program. Family Camp: Rank up to 3 sessions and 3 cabin sizes. Popular Sessions: Youth Camp Sessions 4

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Miles That Matter: 4,100 Miles of Purpose Completed

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This is a side by side view of Mark and Noreen starting their trip in Oregon and completing the Trail in Virgina.

Mark Metz and Noreen Edwards started the TransAmerica Trail in Oregon (left) and celebrated in Virginia (right), after completing 4,100 miles for the McGaw YMCA Men’s Residence and its upcoming renovations. (Photo credit: Metz and Edwards) EVANSTON, IL — After more than two months on the road, McGaw YMCA Board Chair Mark Metz and his wife Noreen Edwards have successfully completed their 4,100-mile bike ride along the TransAmerica Trail to raise awareness and support for the McGaw YMCA Men’s Residence. They reached the Eastern shore on November 23, and are making their way home to Evanston. “It is deeply satisfying to have completed the long and physically challenging TransAmerica Trail, especially because of our mission to raise funds and awareness for the McGaw Y’s capital campaign to renovate the men’s residence,” said Metz. “As we drive toward home today, my thoughts are scrolling through all the places we have been

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