At the Y, you’ll find more than just a gym. With opportunities to connect with neighbors and give back to your community, you’ll discover a greater sense of purpose, too.

Whether you’re looking for a swimming pool, yoga class, childcare, family activities, or simply want to work out in a community-focused environment, a McGaw YMCA gym membership will give you countless opportunities to get moving and experience the joy of better health. Find what moves you and join today!

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Join online today or stop by to join in person at our 1000 Grove Street location. If you don’t have an account in our registration system, start here.

To finalize your membership registration, please stop by the front desk to take your photo and pick up your membership ID tag.

Take A Tour: Are you interested in a 30-minute virtual or in-person tour of McGaw YMCA? Request one today!

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Enjoy a free one-day guest pass available to prospective members. Explore our facilities, learn about full membership benefits, and meet our passionate staff team here to serve and invest in YOU!

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MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES:

Expansive fitness facilities with cardio equipment,
free weight area, HIIT/Cycle Studio, basketball courts,
indoor track and racquetball courts
Indoor heated 4-lane and 6-lane swimming pools
Unlimited free group and water exercise classes at all fitness levels
Free SMART START new member experience
No contract to join, no annual fee
Free parking
Savings on all McGaw Y programs, including youth sports & enrichment, swim lessons, day camp, Camp Echo, childcare, and more
Priority access to McGaw Y program registration
Special rates on personal training, nutrition coaching and massage
Access to all Ys in Illinois and across the country (returning soon!)
Free Kids Club access with Family Memberships (up to 2 hours/day while using the facility)
Exclusive access to family swim and family gym times in our pools and gym with Family Memberships
Discounted member rates for seniors, active-duty military personnel, and veterans
An opportunity to be a part of the Y movement through volunteering and our community response efforts.

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MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES & FEES

Membership Type	Monthly Fee*
Adult: One person (age 26+)	$69/mo
Family 1 Adult + Children: 1 adult (age 19+) and dependent children in the same household age 23 and under.	$104/mo
Family 2 Adults + Children: 2 adults (age 19+) and dependent children in the same household age 23 and under.	$120/mo
Couple: 2 adults age 19+ in the same household.	$110/mo
Young Adult: One person (ages 19 – 25)	$48.30/mo
Teen: One person (ages 14 – 18)	$45/mo
Youth: One person (ages 13 and under)	$33/mo

*This monthly fee does not include the Joiner Fee, which will vary by membership type. First and last month dues are receipted at time of joining.

Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. View the “Financial Assistance” section below.

Membership Category Details

Individual Memberships

Individual Memberships

Adult: One individual age 26 and older
Young Adult: One individual age 19 – 25
Teen: One individual age 14 – 18
Youth: One individual age 0 – 13

Family Memberships

Family Memberships

Family 1 Adult + Children: 1 adult and dependent children less than 19 years of age residing in the same household, unless child is less than 23 years of age and enrolled as a full-time student or claimed as a dependent.
Family 2 Adults + Children: 2 adults residing in the same household and dependent children less than 19 years of age, unless child is less than 23 years of age and enrolled as a full-time student or claimed as a dependent.
Couple: 2 adults age 19 and older residing in the same household.

Family memberships consist of 1-4 adults residing in the same household and dependent children less than 19 years of age, unless the child is less than 23 years of age and enrolled as a full-time student or can be claimed as a dependent. Cost of membership is determined by the number of adults included on membership. If an individual age 19-23 cannot be claimed as a dependent or a student, they will be determined an additional adult on the membership and price difference will apply.

In order to claim an individual age 19- 23 as a dependent child, the primary member must provide proof of status as a student or proof of dependent status as shown on the most recent tax form 1040.

When a child member reaches the age of 24, the primary member will have the option of removing them from the membership to maintain price, or upgrade to a higher family membership.

Financial Assistance

At the Y, our goal is to provide affordable memberships for all. Special rates are available for each membership type for those who meet income requirements. We use a sliding scale fee based on your annual income, the number of adults and dependents in your household, and then determine assistance to align with your individual situation.

Use our Financial Assistance Calculator to estimate what your monthly membership rate might be based on your financial status.

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Our goal is to help everyone who qualifies for assistance. Qualification for YMCA financial assistance is reviewed annually. Financial assistance is possible thanks to our generous donors.

To apply: Please complete and submit the online Financial Assistance Application. Attach copies of the required financial documents to this form. All records will be retained confidentially. Unfortunately, we cannot process incomplete applications.

NOTE: If you do not have a YMCA membership, please submit your Financial Assistance Application first if you would like the assistance to take effect at the time of joining. Assistance is not backdated.

If you have questions, please email info@mcgawymca.org or visit our Member Services desk and one of our team members will be happy to assist you.

Discounts

Corporate partner discount: Employees who work at one of McGaw Y’s corporate partners enjoy 15% off their membership fee and no joining fee. Corporate partner employees must be active members on any family membership to receive the discount. Please present proof of employment at time of joining. Current corporate partners include Northwestern University and Rotary International. If you are interested in having your organization become a corporate partner, please contact us at info@mcgawymca.org.

Senior discount: Individuals age 63 and older may opt-in to a senior membership at 10% off. If joining under a family membership, both individuals must be 63 or older to receive this discount. If interested in opting in, please visit the YMCA front desk when joining or to change your membership type.

Military discount:
Active Duty: 50% off membership fee. Contact Military OneSource at www.militaryonesource.com to confirm eligibility and receive an eligibility form. Bring your eligibility form, Military ID and Deployment Orders or Military Service Headquarters approval letter to the front desk to receive discount.

Veterans: No joiner fee and receive 25% off membership fee. Present your Retired Military ID, Veterans DD214 or Veterans ID card from the Department of Veteran Affairs to the front desk to receive discount.

Discounts cannot be combined with scholarships based on income