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.
50% Off JOINER FEE | EXTENDED THROUGH MARCH 31 (3/1/2021) - WE’VE EXTENDED OUR 50% JOINING FEE PROMOTION THROUGH MARCH 31! First-time and returning members, sign up for a McGaw YMCA membership and you will receive 50% off the joiner fee. That’s up to a $75 savings! MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS 3 months of our complimentary SMART START new member experience that includes 3 individualized sessions with a certified […]
Lazy Y Triathlon (3/1/2021) - Starts Monday, March 15! Complete an Ironman-Distance Triathlon, but over the course of 6 weeks, rather than in one day. WHEN: March 15 – April 25 COST: Free (Members only) Challenge participants who complete the triathlon and submit their tracking card to the Fitness Center desk by April 30, 2021, will receive a t-shirt. Register for the Challenge! How […]
WEATHER ALERT – McGaw YMCA 1000 Grove Street (2/15/2021) - Due to the National Weather Service’s Winter Storm Warning that “travel will be very difficult to impossible, with the worst conditions expected late this afternoon through Tuesday morning,” and for the safety and security of our members and staff, we will be temporarily closing the 1000 Grove Building to members and programs. Monday, February 15 […]
50% Off JOINER FEE | OFFER EXTENDED THROUGH FEB. 28 (2/1/2021) - WE’VE EXTENDED OUR 50% JOINING FEE PROMOTION THROUGH FEBRUARY 28! First-time and returning members, sign up for a McGaw YMCA membership and you will receive 50% off the joiner fee. That’s up to a $75 savings! MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS 3 months of our complimentary SMART START new member experience that includes 3 individualized sessions with a certified […]
COVID-19 UPDATE: INDOOR GROUP EXERCISE RESUMES JAN. 28 AT MCGAW (1/19/2021) - On January 18, Governor Pritzker announced that Suburban Cook County (Region 10) has transitioned to Tier 2 Resurgence Mitigations. This change is effective immediately and will continue until further notice. Beginning January 28, the McGaw YMCA will resume all in-person group exercise classes, including AquaFit, Yoga, NIA, Zumba and more. To adhere to Tier 2 […]
Restore in 2021 | 50% Off JOINER FEE (1/15/2021) - Reset, reconnect, and restore in 2021 as you prioritize your health at the Y. Through January 31, first-time and returning members can sign up for a full McGaw YMCA membership and you will receive 50% off the joiner fee. That’s up to a $75 savings! MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS 3 months of our complimentary SMART START new […]
Reset | Reconnect | Restore | 6-Week Challenge (1/5/2021) - Reset, reconnect, and restore in 2021 as you prioritize your health at the Y. Join other McGaw members for a community-based challenge focused on getting active, building connections, and restoring mind and body balance. This 6-week challenge is designed to encourage participants to commit to a new year of being active while reconnecting safely with […]
It’s a New Year. Time to Reset. | $0 JOINER FEE (12/28/2020) - Reset, reconnect, and restore in 2021 as you prioritize your health at the Y. Between January 1 – 18, first-time and returning members can sign up for a full McGaw YMCA membership and your joiner fee will be waived. That’s up to a $150 savings! Sign up after January 18 and receive 50% off your […]
Decembrrr Dash Virtual 2K/5K (12/1/2020) - Decembrrr Dash Virtual 2K/5K Let’s get moving! Together, we can build an Evanston that is active, even when we’re physically distant. SIGN UP TO COMPLETE A VIRTUAL 5K AS AN INDIVIDUAL OR 2K AS A FAMILY ON YOUR OWN TIME AND IN YOUR OWN PLACE. Join your McGaw YMCA community and challenge yourself or your […]
COVID-19 Update: Tier 3 Mitigations Begin Nov. 20 at McGaw (11/18/2020) - Dear McGaw YMCA Community, Yesterday, Governor Pritzker announced the state will transition to Tier 3 Resurgence Mitigations of Phase 4 to help slow the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Illinois. The mitigations will go into effect on Friday, November 20, at 12:01 a.m. and will continue until further notice. In accordance with the new mitigation […]
Notice of Holiday Hours (11/17/2020) - Please note the following member hours have been planned for McGaw’s YMCA’s main building (1000 Grove Street) for upcoming holidays: • 11/26 Thanksgiving Day | 6:00 a.m. – Noon • 12/24 Christmas Eve | 6:00 a.m. – Noon • 12/25 Christmas Day | Closed • 12/31 New Year’s Eve | 6:00 a.m. – Noon • 1/1/21 […]
Revised Mask Requirement – Effective Nov. 9 (11/5/2020) - As we continue to face the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we believe it is our responsibility to further protect the health and well-being of our members, staff, and community. Based on current recommendations from Governor Pritzker, the rising positivity rates in our region, and feedback from our recent member survey that expressed overwhelming support for wearing […]
$0 Joiner Fee | OFFER EXTENDED THROUGH NOV. 9 (10/21/2020) - We’ve EXTENDED our $0 Joining Fee promotion through NOVEMBER 9! First-time and returning members, sign up for a McGaw YMCA membership and your joiner’s fee will be waived (up to $150 savings)! Members enjoy reservations to our clean and physically distanced cardio and strength training equipment, pools, HIIT & cycling studio, racquetball and squash courts, […]
Forever Fit Fitness Challenge (10/13/2020) - Forever Fit Fitness Challenge Let’s get moving! Together, we can build an Evanston that is active, even when we’re physically distant. Join the 6-week member challenge to achieve a goal of 6,000 or 10,000 steps per day! Starting October 19, join your McGaw YMCA community and track your steps each day. Stay accountable by logging […]
Update on Hours, Lockers, and Locker Rooms (10/9/2020) - We’re pleased to announce the following updates for members related to facility hours, the use of McGaw lockers, locker rooms and entrance/exit procedures. Extended Evening Hours for the Fitness Center Beginning October 12 Beginning Monday, October 12, the Fitness Center will stay open until 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The last reservation time for the […]