Reconnect, Reminisce, and Celebrate the Season!  Celebrate the season and reconnect with fellow Camp Echo recent alumni at this year’s Holiday Gathering! Join the Camp Echo team for this festive event at Firehouse Grill in Evanston on December 21 from 3:00-6:00PM to reconnect, share camp memories, hear the latest camp updates, and celebrate the lasting impact of the Camp Echo spirit! This is a 21+ event and intended for alumni who attended or worked at Camp Echo from 2010 onward. Camp Echo gear is welcome and encouraged. Event Details:  Who: Camp Echo alumni 21+ (by Dec. 21!) who attended or […]

Each year, the McGaw YMCA Board of Directors nominates a new cohort of individuals to serve on the Board and the Membership of the McGaw YMCA votes to elect new board members during the virtual Board Election. The proposed slate is listed below. This year’s virtual Board Election will be held December 2 – 9. Current McGaw Y members will receive an email at 8:00 a.m. (CDT) on Monday, December 2, with a link to the virtual ballot to cast their vote.  The polls will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on Monday, December 9. The Board election results will be […]

As the year comes to a close, the YMCA enters its Season of Giving and Gratitude—a time to reflect on our shared milestones and look ahead to new possibilities. This season goes beyond just festivities; it’s an opportunity to celebrate the spirit of community, kindness, and generosity that defines us. During our Season of Giving & Gratitude, we invite our community to: Celebrate McGaw YMCA’s 139th birthday on November 15! To show our gratitude for your ongoing generosity and support, drop by the Y anytime on November 15, and get YMCA swag while supplies last. Keep the birthday party going […]