BECOME A MCGAW YMCA MEMBER
Belong to something more than just a gym at the Y.
At McGaw YMCA, you’ll find more than just a neighborhood gym. When you join the YMCA, you’ll discover new ways to connect with your potential, purpose, and community. The Y is where you can belong and thrive at every stage of life. We focus on empowering young people, improving our community’s health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across Evanston. With a McGaw Y membership, you’ll find the support you need to transform your health and take your fitness to the next level with none of the pressure. A YMCA gym membership is your community connection to feeling great through our extensive fitness facilities, programs, and classes. No matter where you are on your health and fitness journey, the Y is a supportive community where you can be, belong and become. And there has never been a better time to join!
Membership Includes:
- Expansive fitness facilities: full fitness center with cardio, strength machine and free weight areas; HIIT/Cycle Studio, gym and basketball courts, indoor pickleball courts, indoor track and racquetball/squash courts.
- Two heated swimming pools: 4-Lane Pool (84-86 degrees) and 6-Lane Pool (79-81 degrees)
- Unlimited group fitness: over 80 free classes per week – yoga, strength, cardio, dance and aqua fitness classes for all interests and abilities
- Open play pickleball: 6 indoor pickleball courts with free open play hours
- Free 1:1 coaching: Enjoy 3 free SMART Start 1:1 coaching sessions with a certified personal trainer.
- Free small group fitness classes: YMCA Weight Loss Program, Women on Weights, Intro to Barbell Lifting and more
- Free babysitting: free Kids Club access with Family Memberships (up to 2 hours/day while using the facility)
- Family membership perks: exclusive access to family swim, family gym, family fun nights and free Parents’ Day Out weekend babysitting program
- Program specials: savings and priority registration on McGaw Y programs, including swim lessons, sports, day camp, Camp Echo, childcare, personal training and more
- Steam room and sauna
- Free parking
- Unlimited guest passes: Members 18+ can bring up to 2 guests age 18+ each visit. Each guest can enjoy the Y up to 3 times in a 12-month period.
- Flexible, affordable memberships: No contract and no annual fee. Financial assistance is available. Membership types to fit every family dynamic.
- Membership discounts: special rates for seniors, active-duty military personnel, veterans and corporate partners
- Nationwide membership: access to participating Ys in Illinois and across the country
- Community impact: an opportunity to be a part of the Y movement and support our mission through volunteering and our community response efforts.
At the Y, you’ll find countless opportunities to get moving and experience the joy of better health. All it takes is one first step! Find what moves you and join today.
Financial Assistance
Cost should never be a barrier to enjoying a Y membership. Learn about financial assistance opportunities.
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 Member Services.
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.