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.
Summer Building Maintenance & Amenity Closures (7/6/2021) - Numerous routine maintenance and facilities improvement projects are underway at McGaw YMCA this summer to improve our building safety and to address areas in need of repair. These projects are expected to take place throughout the months of July, August and early September. Several projects will require us to shut down certain amenities in our […]
Pop-up in the Park Group Fitness Classes for July! (6/23/2021) - JULY DATES ANNOUNCED! Every Friday, join your favorite McGaw YMCA fitness instructors at Burnham Shores Park for a free featured fitness class open to the entire community. Classes will last approximately 45 minutes and are open to the community. McGaw Y members receive a free t-shirt upon participation. JULY POP-UP CLASSES: July 9 – 5:00 p.m. Fitness Games […]
July 4th Closure Notice (6/23/2021) - Please note that McGaw YMCA will be closed all day on Sunday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Regular member hours will resume on Monday, July 5.
Updated Safety Protocols (Effective 6/28) (6/21/2021) - We have reviewed the updated safety guidance and procedures from the state as well as from the DCEO and City of Evanston Health & Human Services Department and would like to announce the following changes to our current Safety Protocols, effective June 28, 2021: WHAT CHANGES ON 6/28: Reservations will no longer be required in […]
International Day of Yoga with the Y | June 21 (6/4/2021) - Celebrate, learn, grow! Whether you are a beginner, more advanced yogi, or somewhere in between, join the Y as we celebrate International Day of Yoga on Monday, June 21. Meet us at Burnham Shores Park on June 21 for this FREE community event and enjoy one (or all) of our six yoga classes, from early […]
Join Us for Pop-up in the Park Group Fitness Classes! (5/25/2021) - Register for McGaw’s Pop-up in the Park Group Fitness Classes Celebrate community and soak up the lake views all summer long with McGaw YMCA’s “Pop-up in the Park” group fitness classes. Every Friday, join us at Burnham Shores Park for a free featured fitness class. Classes will last approximately 45 minutes and are open to the community. McGaw Y members receive […]
Memorial Day Closure Notice (5/19/2021) - Please note that McGaw YMCA will be closed all day on Monday, May 31, in observance of Memorial Day. Regular member hours resume on Tuesday, June 1.
Masks still required at McGaw YMCA (5/14/2021) - The CDC’s new COVID-19 guidelines for fully vaccinated people provide us with recommendations to consider for future changes. At this time, all McGaw YMCA members, residents, employees, and visitors to our facilities should continue to follow McGaw’s COVID-19 Safety Protocols, including wearing a mask and social distancing. We will continue to evaluate our operations and update our website with any changes. Read our complete list of Safety Protocols at www.mcgawymca.org/safety-protocols.
$0 JOINER FEE | EXTENDED THROUGH MAY 31 (4/30/2021) - $0 JOINER FEE EXTENDED THROUGH MAY 31 WE’VE EXTENDED OUR NO JOINER FEE PROMOTION THROUGH MAY 31! First-time and returning members, sign up for a McGaw YMCA membership by May 31 and your joiner fee will be waived (up to $150 savings). MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS 3 months of our complimentary SMART START new member experience that includes […]
$0 JOINER FEE | THROUGH APRIL 30 (3/30/2021) - $0 JOINER FEE THROUGH APRIL 30 Get your health back on track and thrive when you become a member of the McGaw YMCA! Sign up between April 1 and April 30 and your joiner fee will be waived (up to $150 savings). MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS 3 months of our complimentary SMART START new member experience that includes 3 individualized […]
Notice of Gym and Building Closures (March 25-26) (3/18/2021) - On Thursday, March 25, the Sebring-Lewis Center Gym will be closed to members so that we can host our second COVID-19 vaccination event for McGaw Y residents and staff. Open court reservations, in-person group exercise classes, youth sports programs, and pickleball will be canceled for this date. In addition, McGaw YMCA, the Children’s Center, and all YMCA programs at Family Focus will be closed on Friday, March 26, 2021, to provide our dedicated […]
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 […]