NEWS

Work at Camp Echo This Summer
October 24, 2025
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Make this summer one you’ll never forget—join the incredible team at McGaw YMCA’s Camp Echo in Fremont, Michigan! We’re looking for passionate, energetic young adults who want to spend their summer building community, developing leadership skills, and creating life-changing experiences for campers. Whether you want to work directly with campers […]

McGaw YMCA Launches 140th Anniversary Celebration
October 21, 2025
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EVANSTON, IL. – The McGaw YMCA proudly announces the launch of its 140th Anniversary Celebration, a year-long series of events and initiatives honoring more than a century of service and community impact in Evanston. Since its founding on November 17, 1885, the Evanston YMCA—now the McGaw YMCA—has served generations of […]

Staff Spotlight: Eric
October 9, 2025
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Staff Spotlight: Meet Eric! He has been a part of the Y family for 16 years, working in Membership & Programs, Fitness, and is now one of our Resident Program Managers. His favorite part of the job? Working with residents to achieve their goal of independent living. Eric enjoys, “helping […]

McGaw YMCA Celebrates 140 Years with Y140 Party
October 8, 2025
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EVANSTON, IL. – The McGaw YMCA is turning 140, and the community is invited to celebrate at the Y140 Party on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 7:00–10:00 PM in the McGaw YMCA Sebring-Lewis Center. Presented by Northwestern University, this 21+ fundraising event blends the sophistication and style of past McGaw […]

Curious about Camp Echo? Attend the Virtual Info Night (Oct. 21)
October 2, 2025

Thinking about summer plans? Join us for an informal Camp Echo Virtual Info Night where you can: Meet the directors & key staff Learn about youth program highlights for 2026 Get pro tips for the Early Registration Lottery Have your questions answered in a live Q&A Whether you’re new to Camp […]