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Community Day + Camp Echo Fest: Event Recap

On Saturday, April 29, the YMCA welcomed members of the community with an afternoon of fun-filled activities for everyone including Camp Echo favorites. The McGaw YMCA hosted a Community Day on April 27 to encourage a healthy start to the summer season and celebrate Camp Echo’s 100th anniversary. Families from Evanston and surrounding areas had the chance to explore the YMCA facilities for free and engage in family-friendly activities, including group fitness demo classes, Family Fun Gym Time, family swim sessions, and more. As part of the festivities, attendees participated in Echo Fest to celebrate Camp Echo’s 100th anniversary. Activities included a traditional Family Camp Carnival in the gym, with classic attractions like games, duck races, and face painting. In the Chinnock Lounge, attendees honored Camp Echo’s legacy with History & Crafts sessions led by Katie Tucker Trippi, a retired McGaw YMCA staffer and longtime Camp Echo alumna. The year-long […]

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McGaw YMCA Hosts Community Day with Camp Echo Fest

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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McGaw Y Swim Team Brings Home Top Finishes in YMCA National Championship

EVANSTON, IL. – Four McGaw YMCA Swim Team (MYST) swimmers competed in the 2023 YMCA National Long Course Championship, with several bringing home top finishes and team records. This prestigious competition was held in July in Greensboro, North Carolina, and brought together over 2,000 of the most talented young swimmers from across the nation. With months of dedicated training, commitment, and teamwork, MYST was eager to showcase their skills and compete among 78 YMCA teams at the national level. Coached by Michael Fleming, the team demonstrated talent and perseverance at the meet, making them strong contenders in various swimming disciplines. Rayburn Kohl brought home four Team Records and three Top 8 finishes in the 50-100-200 backstroke. He is also the first swimmer to achieve three Top 8 finishes in MYST history. Vanya Gojakovic accomplished five Team records and participated in three Finals events.  Sylvia Deliduka and Finch Shewfelt also competed in the 50 and 100

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