We’re so excited to welcome you back to the McGaw YMCA! We continue to follow the guidelines set by the CDC, IDPH, DCEO and the City of Evanston Health Department and will provide updates here as those requirements allow us to open more programs and areas of the YMCA.
Please check back frequently as this information is subject to change.
McGaw YMCA Board Welcomes Three New Members (8/10/2022) - New board members were announced at the 137th Annual Meeting on August 9. EVANSTON, IL — The McGaw YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community, announced the election of three new members to serve three-year terms on its Board of Directors. The announcement was made at the 137th Annual Meeting held August 9. The […]Join the Y: $0 Joiner Fee + No August Dues* (8/1/2022) - Join the Y & Save 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! Join the Y by August 14 and we’ll waive your joining fee and your August prorated dues! That’s a savings of up to $270. Take A […]
Pool Reciprocity at NU During Amenity Closures (7/18/2022) - McGaw YMCA members will have the opportunity to utilize Northwestern University’s pool during our Annual Maintenance & Amenity Closure period. To allow for your most enjoyable experience and serve as the best neighbors and partners with Northwestern, please review the below prior to your visit. General NU pool hours: Weekdays: 6:00am – 2:00pm | 4:30pm […]
Register for Fall Programs at the Y! (7/18/2022) - Member Registration – Open Now! Community-Wide Registration Begins July 25 Get ready for fall with McGaw YMCA! McGaw Y members can register for fall programs, including our popular lineup of youth sports and swim lessons! Youth Sports Registration At the Y, kids will have tons of fun in our programs as they learn, play and […]
Annual Maintenance & Amenity Closures (7/12/2022) - To improve your member experience and help maintain our facilities, certain amenities will be closed during the dates listed below for preventative maintenance and cleaning. Please be patient during these improvements and use this time as an opportunity to try some of our other amenities during these maintenance closures. Aquatics Center Pools: Closed August 7- […]
Join the Y: $0 Joiner Fee + No July Dues* (7/12/2022) - Join the Y in July & Save 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! Join the Y in July and we’ll waive your joining fee. Plus, stop by the McGaw Y and join in person and we’ll also […]
McGaw YMCA Announces Board Slate of Nominees & Annual Meeting (7/7/2022) - FY23 BOARD ELECTION 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 and returning board members during the virtual Board Election. The proposed slate is listed below. In addition, as part of the FY23 […] An Important Message from Monique: Shooting in Highland Park (7/5/2022) - Dear McGaw YMCA community, The tragedy at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade is a heartbreaking moment that has changed the lives of children, families, and an entire community forever. My heart is heavy as I think about their journeys ahead as they navigate the incredible pain and grief of surviving gun violence. Like […]Join the Y and Pay $0 Joiner Fee (7/1/2022) - Find What Moves You. Find Your Y. 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 with a $0 joining fee. Take A Tour: Are you interested in a 30-minute virtual or in-person tour of […]
McGaw YMCA Offers Free Outdoor Fitness Classes Through August (6/29/2022) - Free outdoor fitness classes return starting July 5 in Raymond Park. EVANSTON, ILLINOIS — McGaw YMCA is offering a variety of free outdoor fitness classes this summer. This series of fitness classes is designed to encourage physical activity and community well-being by providing greater access to fitness offerings in public spaces. Parent and Child fitness – Mondays, Tuesdays, and […]
SAVINGS EXTENDED: Join the Y and Pay $0 Joiner Fee (6/16/2022) - Find What Moves You. Find Your Y. 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 with a $0 joining fee. Take A Tour: Are you interested in a 30-minute virtual or in-person tour of […]
McGaw YMCA Partners with Arthritis Foundation for Walk with Ease 6-Week Program (6/10/2022) - Take a step in the right direction The McGaw YMCA is partnering with the Arthritis Foundation for Walk with Ease, a free six-week community program that can help reduce pain and improve overall health, flexibility, strength and stamina just by walking. Walk with Ease is conducted in a group setting by a certified leader. Participants […]
Join the Y and Pay $0 Joiner Fee (6/1/2022) - Find What Moves You. Find Your Y. 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 with a $0 joining fee. Take A Tour: Are you interested in a 30-minute virtual or in-person tour of […]
An Important Message from Monique (5/25/2022) - Dear McGaw YMCA community, We are not okay. Over the past few weeks, our neighbors across the country and here in Evanston have endured countless acts of hateful violence, many of which were racially motivated. Whether it’s the nooses found hanging outside of Haven Middle School, the attacks targeting Black people in a Buffalo, NY, […] McGaw YMCA Releases Community Impact Report for 2020 and 2021 (5/24/2022) - EVANSTON, IL — Today, the McGaw YMCA released its combined 2020 and 2021 Community Impact Report, highlighting the ways in which we have adapted and innovated to address the needs of our community over the past two challenging years. Since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have worked tirelessly to provide creative solutions […]