McGaw YMCA - Evanston

10/14/2026

Everything is better with a friend! 💙 Edith and Sonia have been friends for more than a decade, and now they motivate each other to show up, take group fitness classes, and keep moving at the McGaw YMCA. For Sonia, staying active means keeping up with her grandson on the soccer field. For Edith, it means more energy, easier movement, and having a welcoming place where she feels supported.

And for Edith, Sonia is the reason she keeps coming back: “I wouldn’t have come without Sonia. She is my commitment to coming.”

McGaw Y members: Refer a Friend to join the Y in October and you can earn a FREE month! Learn more on our website.

Read Edith and Sonia’s full story → https://www.mcgawymca.org/news/2026/10/member-spotlight-edith-and-sonia/

10/13/2026

Join the Camp Echo team online for a Virtual Info Night on Tuesday, October 20, from 6:00–7:00PM (CST)! Whether you’re brand new or a returning camp family, this is your chance to:

🌲 Meet key staff
🌟 Hear 2027 youth program highlights
🎟️ Get pro tips for the Early Registration Lottery
❓ Ask your questions live in the Q&A

Don’t miss out! Sign up today at https://bit.ly/echoinfonight

10/09/2026

Celebrating Kristin on her well-earned retirement! 🎉👏 For almost five years, Kristin managed the Camp Echo year-round office at McGaw YMCA, supporting campers, families, volunteers, and staff along the way. If you’ve ever called or emailed Camp Echo, there’s a good chance Kristin was the friendly voice or helpful reply on the other end.

Thank you, Kristin, for all you’ve done for Camp Echo and the McGaw Y community. We’ll miss you! Wishing you all the best in this next chapter!

10/08/2026

This or That: Working out with music or without? Basketball or pickleball? Track or treadmill? 4-lane or 6-lane pool?

Around here, there’s room for every kind of routine, every kind of goal, and every kind of Y person. Find what works for you and make the most out of your time at the Y with member savings on programs like pickleball, basketball, year-round swim lessons, and more!

OCTOBER SPECIAL: Members, know someone who would love the Y? Invite a friend to join this October and you could earn a FREE month through our Member Get a Member promotion.

Not a member yet? There’s never been a better time to find your place at the Y. Join today and save: https://www.mcgawymca.org/join/

10/02/2026

Looking for a reason to join the Y? Start with the people.

The Y is a place to move, swim, lift, play, and learn, but it's also a place where community happens in everyday moments. A familiar face at the front desk. A staff member who remembers your goal. A class that starts to feel like part of your week. A space where you can show up as you are.

Community spaces matter. Come find yours at the Y: https://www.mcgawymca.org/join/

09/30/2026

Today, the McGaw YMCA Children’s Center celebrated Illinois Day of Literacy! This statewide initiative celebrates the joy of reading, strengthens community connections, and helps put books into the hands of children and families across Illinois. ❤️📖

09/25/2026

Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month from the McGaw YMCA Hispanic Latino Employee Resource Group! Staff came together for an empanada cooking class, celebrating the vibrant Latine traditions and stories that continue to shape and enrich our Y community.

Join the celebration! Discover local events and activities happening throughout Evanston: https://www.cityofevanston.org/news_detail_T10_R183.php

09/22/2026

Community came together at the McGaw YMCA for the city’s first Courts of Cultura, organized by the Evanston Police Department. 🏀 The tournament celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month and honored Latino and Caribbean culture through food, friendly competition and connection. Read Evanston RoundTable reporter Heidi Randhava’s coverage:

Youth basketball teams with players ages 11 to 13 competed at "Courts of Cultura" on Saturday. McGaw YMCA teamed up with the Evanston Police Department to

09/15/2026

Your voice matters! This National Voter Registration Day, the McGaw YMCA partnered with the Evanston-North Shore Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to help our community register to vote.

They're at the Y until 6 PM to help you register in person. Stop by and make your voice heard!

You can also visit the Cook County Clerk's voter information page to register online, check your status, or learn more about voting in Cook County: https://www.cookcountyclerkil.gov/elections/your-voter-information