NEWS
Member Spotlight: Meet JoAnn! For the past 34 years, she has been an active member of the McGaw YMCA. What started as a place to work out and stay healthy has grown into a true community connection. JoAnn is often walking the track, participating in classes like Balance & Fall […]
Staff Spotlight: Meet Chantel, one of our amazing Lead Toddler Teachers at the McGaw YMCA Children’s Center! Chantel has been with the Y for 5.5 years, bringing heart, dedication, and a deep love for early childhood education to everything she does. From floater to Pre-K and Infant Teacher, Chantel’s journey […]
Last Updated: 8/25/2025 To improve the member experience and ensure the ongoing care of our facilities, certain amenities at the Y will be temporarily unavailable during the dates listed below. We appreciate your understanding during this time and invite you to explore and enjoy some of our other offerings while […]
Last Updated: 7/31/2025 Thanks to the generosity of our community partners, McGaw YMCA members will have the opportunity to swim at the following facilities during our annual pool closure period. To ensure the best experience for all, please review the details below prior to your visit. August 9 – 15: […]
McGaw YMCA’s Camp Echo recently hosted the first cohort of Evanston Township High School’s (ETHS) new Evanston/Leadership Academy (E/LEAD) program for six days at camp. E/LEAD is a four-year, cohort-based program for rising freshmen at ETHS that emphasizes leadership identity development, academic enrichment, and preparation for life beyond high school […]