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Work at Camp Echo This Summer

Join the incredible team at McGaw YMCA’s Camp Echo in Fremont, Michigan! We’re on the lookout for individuals who are passionate about making summer camp a place where we create community, and where all campers belong and can grow in spirit, mind, and body. Camp Echo is now hiring a variety of positions for Summer 2024, and each role is a vital component of the camp’s success. Whether you thrive on constant interaction with campers or prefer to work behind the scenes, there’s a place for you at Camp Echo. Be a part of an unforgettable summer adventure! View the listing of job openings here. Please note the following application due dates for Summer 2024. December 1: Team Leaders, Returning International Staff, Junior Staff (Round 1) January 1: Activity Specialists, Trip Guides, Teen Staff, Wellness Staff, Support Staff February 1: Traditional Camp Counselors, Teen Staff, Junior Staff (Round 2) March

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Camp Echo 100th Year Kick-Off Event a Success

Monique Parsons, McGaw YMCA President/CEO (left) and Bernard Rocca, Camp Echo Executive Director, proudly kicked off the camp’s centennial on October 12. A year-long celebration of special events and activities are planned to honor a century of adventure, growth, and community. EVANSTON, IL. – Camp Echo, the McGaw YMCA’s beloved overnight camp in Fremont MI, kicked off its year-long centennial celebration with an unforgettable event at Double Clutch Brewing Company in Evanston. Titled “Same Spirit, New Century,” the evening was a resounding success, leaving attendees with new memories and a renewed sense of camaraderie. The event, held on October 12, brought together Camp Echo supporters, alumni, staff, and friends for a night of celebration and reflection. The camp’s timeless spirit was on display as attendees wore their favorite Camp Echo-branded attire. McGaw YMCA President/CEO Monique Parsons welcomed guests and thanked them for commemorating the launch of the camp’s centennial year.

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5 Simple Ways to Focus on Family Health!

October is Family Health Month, and the McGaw YMCA is dedicated to supporting all families as they work to create healthier lifestyles for themselves and their loved ones. Check out these five easy ways to support a healthier household today! Eat Healthy Be mindful of the nutritional choices you make. The Y encourages a well-balanced diet. This can start with small, gradual changes! Check out the USDA website for healthy eating tips that are great starting points to plan healthier meals for the whole family. Daily Play Everyone needs varying levels of everyday physical activity depending on their age. At the McGaw YMCA, families can play together during Family Gym, Family Swim, and classes like Family African Groove Dance! Visit mcgawymca.org/programs/family to learn more! Together Time Relationships are the heart of a healthy family. Strengthen the family bond by prioritizing quality time and creating shared memories. On Friday evenings, McGaw

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