NEWS
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 […]
EVANSTON, IL. – Monique Parsons, McGaw YMCA President/CEO, took the stage at the 2023 General Assembly of YMCAs in Atlanta, GA, to emphasize the importance of using the YMCA Boys & Young Men of Color (BYMOC) Strategy in youth-serving programs like MetaMedia. The BYMOC Strategy aims to empower boys and young men of color to achieve their full potential through targeted support and investment in their pathways to success. Since its launch in 2018, the BYMOC Initiative has been operationalized at the community level by a cohort of local Ys in 26 cities and 16 states, including McGaw YMCA. To […]
As the warm summer days begin to wind down, it’s time to start planning for the upcoming fall season at McGaw YMCA! Registration for Fall I session youth sports programs and school-year swim lessons is now open. School-Year Swim Lessons (September 11 – May 26): Water safety is an essential life skill, and there’s no better time than now to ensure your child becomes a confident and competent swimmer. McGaw YMCA offers comprehensive school-year swim lessons designed to accommodate all skill levels, from beginners to advanced swimmers. With a focus on water safety, stroke development, and building endurance, our certified […]