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.
Locker Rooms Re-Opening December 1 (11/23/2021) - We are excited to announce that the Men’s Locker Room and the Women’s Annex Locker Room will re-open for McGaw Y members on December 1. Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms are provided for use by those age 14 or older only. For the respect and comfort of all members, children under age 14 are not […]
Notice of Holiday Hours (11/8/2021) - Please note the following facility hours have been planned for McGaw’s YMCA’s main building (1000 Grove Street) for upcoming holidays: 11/25 Thanksgiving Day 5:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 12/24 Christmas Eve 5:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 12/25 Christmas Day YMCA closed 12/31 New Year’s Eve 5:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1/1/22 […]
New McGaw Y Website Coming Soon! (10/26/2021) - McGaw YMCA is working on a new design for www.mcgawymca.org. Our goal is to provide a more intuitive and friendly experience for users by creating a fresh, responsive, and accessible design to replace our existing website, which was launched in 2010. The redesigned website will include language translation and will work responsively on all devices, from desktop to mobile. A launch date for the new website will be announced as we get closer to project completion. […]
Zumba in Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness (10/7/2021) - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the McGaw YMCA will be hosting a two-hour Zumba dance party that will inspire, educate, and empower you to make healthy lifestyle changes. Join us at the Y in the South Gym on October 24 from 9:45-11:45 a.m. and wear pink to show your support for breast cancer survivors and to raise awareness. No experience necessary. Recommended for ages 13+. This event is free […]
NEW! Small Group Personal Training (10/7/2021) - Combine the best of both worlds with the benefit of a personal trainer and the camaraderie and support of small group fitness in this affordable and flexible training option. Build your own class and schedule with friends. Enjoy a traditional cardio or strength small group training environment or choose your favorite fitness format. Training options […]
Join in October and Pay $0 Joiner Fee (10/1/2021) - When you join the Y, you belong to a place where you, your family and your neighbors can find the support and resources you need to become your healthiest, happiest selves. A YMCA membership is your community connection to feeling great. Enjoy unlimited group exercise classes, clean fitness facilities, year-round swimming, free parking, discounts on programs for youth and families, and […]
Fall Into Fitness Check-In Challenge (9/24/2021) - Sign up for the Y’s Fall Into Fitness Check-In Challenge and get moving this October! Members who register for the challenge and check in to the McGaw YMCA 12 or more times between October 1-31 will receive a Y challenge t-shirt. Check-in for lap swim, the fitness center, group fitness classes, and more! Each in-person visit counts toward your total. Virtual group fitness participation counts, […]
NEW! Group Exercise Classes Start Sept. 20 (9/14/2021) - Get moving at the Y! Starting September 20, we’ll have more group exercise classes at McGaw YMCA to add interest, variety and results to your fitness routine: African Groove Dance BeMoved Dance Line Dancing Women’s Self-Defense & Fitness Morning Power Up Plus, we have added more LES MILLS BODYPUMP and LES MILLS CORE classes to […]
McGaw YMCA Welcomes Five New Board Members (9/14/2021) - EVANSTON, IL — The McGaw YMCA, a leading cause-driven, charitable organization at the heart of Evanston, announced the election of five new members to its Board of Directors at its 136th Annual Meeting, which was held virtually on September 13. Coming from housing, banking, legal, community organizing and facilities/engineering backgrounds, the new board members bring years of collective experience and leadership in Evanston to help McGaw address the community’s most pressing needs. The following new board members were elected to serve the […] McGaw YMCA Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Employees (9/8/2021) - Nearly 90 percent of McGaw YMCA’s employees are already fully vaccinated against COVID-19, thanks in part to the YMCA’s partnership with the City of Evanston to provide free vaccines earlier this year. EVANSTON, IL — As an organization committed to the health and well-being of the Evanston community, the McGaw YMCA has announced it will require employees who are medically able and not […]$0 Joiner Fee Through September 30 (9/1/2021) - When you join the Y, you belong to a place where you, your family and your neighbors can find the support and resources you need to become your healthiest, happiest selves. A YMCA membership is your community connection to feeling great. Enjoy unlimited group exercise classes, clean fitness facilities, year-round swimming, free parking, discounts on programs for youth and families, and so […]
NEW! 6-Week Intro Series: BODYPUMP™, indoor cycling, yoga and Zumba (9/1/2021) - If you have ever thought you would join a group exercise class at the Y “when” – when you are in shape, when you are skilled, when you are ready – now is your time! Starting September 20, McGaw YMCA will host a six-week series of introductory level classes for each of our most popular group exercise classes: BODYPUMP™, […]
Expanded Facility Hours Start September 7! (8/31/2021) - We’re expanding our facility hours after Labor Day to better serve our members! Starting Tuesday, September 7, the McGaw YMCA Facility hours will be: Monday – Friday, 5:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. As a reminder, entry to the Fitness Center begins 15 minutes after the hour. […]
Buy A Program, Join the Y for Free! (8/16/2021) - Not yet a McGaw Y member? Take advantage of our Buy A Program $0 Joiner Fee Special to become a member today! Pay no joiner fee when you register for a program like youth sports, afterschool, or swim lessons, or when you purchase a package for Personal Training, Pilates Reformer Training, Nutrition Coaching or Massage. To […]
Fall Registration Begins August 16! (8/13/2021) - Get ready for fall at the McGaw YMCA! Starting August 16, McGaw Y members can register for fall youth sports, swim lessons, and more. Registration opens for everyone on August 23. Use our new registration system to browse through the different categories to view available program dates, times, prices, and other details. Click on the […]