EVANSTON, IL. – McGaw YMCA’s Camp Echo in Fremont, Michigan, is an experience like none other. Campers of all ages and identities come away with new skills, confidence and friendships that broaden their perspectives and strengthen their character. Registration opens soon for the 2023 summer camp season and will happen in a phased approach. Youth Camps (Traditional, Teens, & Trips) Parents have trusted Camp Echo for generations. Campers entering grades 3-8 attend Traditional Camp to make new friends, explore the outdoors, and participate in challenging camp activities that appeal to a wide range of interests. Teen programs at Camp Echo have been carefully crafted to offer progressive challenges and leadership growth opportunities for teens entering 9th – 11th grades. Adventure Trips are designed to provide unforgettable, life-changing experiences for teens entering 7th – 12th grades. Youth camps run June 11 to Aug. 11, 2023, with options varying by program. New […]

EVANSTON, IL. – McGaw YMCA’s Camp Echo in Fremont, Michigan, hires an outstanding group of summer staff who have a passion for helping kids explore and expand the limits of their imagination. From arts & crafts to sailing, the exceptional Camp Echo staff bring unique talents, backgrounds, and diverse perspectives. Camp Echo is now hiring for a variety of positions for Summer 2023, all of which are critical to the success of each camp season. Many jobs require constant interaction with campers, while others are more behind the scenes. View the listing of job openings here.  Please note the following application due dates for Summer 2023. December 1: Team Leaders January 1: Activity Specialists, Trip Guides, Teen Staff February 1: Counselors, Support Staff, Wellness Team, Junior Staff (Round 1) March 1: Junior Staff (Round 2) To learn more about seasonal position requirements and benefits, visit the Work at Camp Echo

Through partnerships with local and national foundations, the Y serves healthy meals and snacks to kids and families in YMCA programs throughout the year. EVANSTON, IL – Throughout the year, the McGaw YMCA has been working to address hunger in Evanston by ensuring that every child in YMCA programs has access to healthy meals and snacks. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), one in four children in the U.S. is currently facing hunger—nearly double what it was prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. As individuals and families continue to face the rising cost of food and other expenses, hunger continues to be a substantial challenge in Evanston and across the country. The YMCA is working to fill that gap. McGaw YMCA Family Service Manager Muriel Dorsey-Johnson prepares Grab-and-go Meal bags for distribution to Y families. The Y’s Food Program is part of a year-round effort to address child hunger.