McGaw YMCA

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Youth & Teens

Swimming: Private Swimming Lessons

Private lessons offer one-on-one instruction with an experienced swim instructor to get you swimming the way you want.

Five 30-Minute Lessons

170.00 - 270.00

One 30-Minute Lesson

40.00 - 60.00

Swimming: Group Swimming Lessons

Want to know more about how our swimming lessons work? Watch this video to see where the locker rooms are located, how to get to the pool and find out everything else you need to know!

Swimming: Parent/Child Lessons

8 sessions

Parent/Toddler Gym and Swim (Ages 1-4)

160.00 - 210.00

Adults and kids play together in an indoor playground and then have a 30-minute swim lesson.

6 Months to 3 Years

160.00 - 210.00

Get your kids started having fun in the pool, right by your side!

Sunfish (Ages 2 1/2 to 4)

110.00 - 210.00

This course helps children transition from swimming with an adult to swimming alone with a floatation belt.

Swimming: Preschool and Kindergarten Lessons (Ages 3-5)

8 sessions

Eel

95.00 - 150.00

For kids who can swim at least 5 ft on front, back, and side with a flotation belt.

Starfish

95.00 - 150.00

Swimmers refine their strokes and build endurance.

Pike

95.00 - 150.00

For beginners with few independent swimming skills.

Ray

95.00 - 150.00

Swimmers learn more independent swim skills, strokes, and rhythmic breathing.

Swimming: Elementary & Middle School Lessons (Ages 6-13)

8 sessions

Guppy

95.00 - 150.00

For kids comfortable in deep water to continue independent swim skill development.

Fish (Intermediate I)

95.00 - 150.00

Build endurance, improve basic stroke technique, and start learning butterfly.

Porpoise

95.00 - 150.00

Advanced level for students looking to develop leadership and rescue skills.

Polliwog

95.00 - 150.00

For beginners with few independent swimming skills.

Minnow

95.00 - 150.00

Students who can swim one length front and back crawl refine their strokes and learn side breathing.

Flying Fish/Shark (Intermediate Ii)

95.00 - 150.00

Students build endurance on all six strokes and begin learning bilateral breathing and turns.

Swimming: Adult Lessons (Ages 13+)

4 sessions

Advanced Beginner

50.00 - 85.00

Develop confidence and efficiency with the front crawl and back stroke in all areas of the pool. Participants also begin to learn the basics of breaststroke.

Beginner

50.00 - 85.00

Non-swimmers learn fundamental water skills in the shallow end of the pool.

Intermediate

50.00 - 85.00

Build your stamina and technique for longer swims with the front crawl, back stroke, and breast stroke in addition skill instruction for flip turns and dives.

Swimming: Swim & Gym

Family Swim and Gym

Family swim and gym is offered at various times throughout the week in the 4-lane pool and sebring-lewis center gym.

Toddler Swim and Gym

Free play on our padded play equipment in the gym, followed by a parent/child swim lesson where your child can get used to the water with you alongside.

Preschool Gym and Swim

When your child is a little bigger, you can bring her to this drop-off class combination of a swim lesson followed by supervised play in our gym playground (and maybe get a workout in yourself, or a little down time) .

Toddler Play-Time

Parents and/or caregivers can spend time together with their children having fun on our play equipment and joining in games and songs.

Preschool Gym

Come and play with us as we keep your preschooler active. Together with supervised free play, and activities on our indoor playground/obstacle course, we will help support your child’s gross and fine motor skill development.

Family Locker Room

Families with small children of any age, regardless of gender, can use our family locker room. Inside you’ll find locker-lined walls (be sure to bring a lock) and private changing rooms complete with a shower, toilet facilities and changing table, for parents or guardians and their children, and people with disabilities

Swimming: Myst (Swim Team)

Over the last two years over 200 youth have swum with the mcgaw y swim team (or myst for short).

Myst August Stroke Clinic

The august stroke clinic is great for anyone planning on joining our competitive summer swim team or is going to attend summer camp with aquatic activities.

Education and Leadership: Creating Opportunities

Background – the gap and how we can close it

During the School Year

All kids learn at the same pace and they all move 9 months ahead.

By the End of 5Th Grade

Kids from low-income families fall 2.5 – 3 years behind their middle-income counterparts. This gap continues to widen throughout middle school.

Before the Start of Kindergarten

Kids from lower-income household start 6 months behind middle-income kids, since they lack access to early reading.

During the Summer Months

‘Summer learning loss’ occurs. Middle-income kids, who are able to attend summer programs and go to camp, gain 1 month of learning during the summer. Lower-income kids fall behind 2 months, since they cannot take part in these programs.

Education and Leadership: Foster Reading Center

The mcgaw y is committed to programs that support your children’s success in school.

Some of the activities we will do every day are:

Homework Assistance

One Hour Literacy Instruction by a Certified Teacher; And

Character Development

One Hour of Guided Reading with Local Volunteer Reading Buddies.

Education and Leadership: Project Emerson

The Project

This traveling program provides our middle-school youth the opportunity to gain experiences that help them achieve their full potential.

Exploring for the Future

Project emerson addresses the gap between knowledge and real world exposure.

Education and Leadership: Achievers

Helping Youth Achieve More

At the y we know how important it is to create confident youth in order to build strong communities.

Program Benefits

In this program adult mentors support participants in pursuing their higher educational and career goal by equipping them with the skills they need to get there and by being approachable and positive role models.

Education and Leadership: Tutoring and Mentoring

Project Soar: Mentoring at the Y

As mentors, adults are encouraged to be a friend and provide a stable, caring relationship with a younger person. Mentors meet one-on-one with youth in the evanston area for a minimum of one year.

Tutoring

Because each child’s learning needs are unique, the mcgaw y offers one hour of free, one-on-one tutoring per week to our members in grades k-8.

Education and Leadership: Youth Lobby

Providing a Safe Place

In line with our focus on youth development our aim is to provide a safe and welcoming environment for youth that encourages a sense of belonging, usefulness and influence.

All Are Welcome!

All middle and high school students, as well as young adults up to 22 years are welcome at our youth lobby!

Children's Center: Infant & Toddler Education

Engaging and Caring for Our Littlest Ones

We know you’ll love the world we’ve created especially for your infant or toddler.

Schedule a Tour

The best way to get the full experience of the mcgaw ymca children’s center is to come in for a visit to see the classrooms and meet the staff.

Children's Center: Full & Part Day Preschool

Part-Day Preschool Now Enrolling Pre-K 4- and 5-Year-Olds

Due to demand by the community for more places for children needing to be prepared for successful kindergarten entry, we have opened an additional room for this age group in our monday – friday part-day program.

Schedule a Tour

The best way to get the full experience of the mcgaw ymca children’s center is to come in for a visit to see the classrooms and meet the staff.

Children's Center: Preschool Explorers

Kids and teachers in preschool explorers meet three afternoons a week during the school year to explore art, nature, culture and science.

With a new adventure every month, here are some of the topics we’ve explored lately:

Mad Scientist

World Traditions

Hispanic Cultures and Foods

Healthy Mind, Strong Body

Adventures in Space

Lights, Camera, Action!

Favorite Children's Authors

Art All Around Me

Children's Center: School's Out (Grades K-5)

Dance Around the World

Looking to enrich your child’s afternoon? Dance around the world offers participants the ability to enhance their exploration of dance concepts in greater depth and further learn the art of dance as it is seen around the world.

School's Out – After School and Holiday Care (Grades K-5)

Our staff will meet your children at school and accompany them on a bus or van to the y, where we’ll engage them in constructive and fun activities until 6:15 pm. When you pick up, the homework is done and you have more time to just enjoy time with your kids in the evening.

After-School Activities and Enrichment

We offer small-group homework help every day after school, which frees up your family during your evening and weekend time together.

After School Care/Activities

The hours after school are a critical period in the day for your kids. We understand that it’s difficult for working parents to be at home in the afternoons, so we’ve created a fun, friendly environment that they’ll look forward to every day.

Flexible Care for Working Parents

School’s out meets on school days off and half days, so a change in school schedules doesn’t have to change your schedule.

School Break Camps

Do you have to work, or just want to keep your kids engaged? We can help with that.

Children's Center: Summer Day Camps

Summertime is all about creating lifelong memories of fun, friends, laughter and good times. That’s what our summer day camps are all about too!

Camp Rainbow – for Children 2 1/2 – 5 Years Old

Camp rainbow offers all the fun and the learning experiences of day camp in a half-day program designed specifically for preschoolers.

Summer Adventure Club – for Teens Entering 6Th – 8Th Grades

Middle school students can spend their summer doing team-building challenges, creative workshops, outings, and daily outdoor activities.

Summer 2013

The summer day camp brochure and registration form are now available for download at the bottom of this page.

Camp Wanago – for Children Entering 1St – 5Th Grades

At camp wanago kids get a summer of self-discovery, adventure, fun and learning that will last a lifetime.

Camp - Spring / Summer Adventures: Summer Day Camps

Summertime is all about creating lifelong memories of fun, friends, laughter and good times. That’s what our summer day camps are all about too!

Camp Rainbow – for Children 2 1/2 – 5 Years Old

Camp rainbow offers all the fun and the learning experiences of day camp in a half-day program designed specifically for preschoolers.

Summer Adventure Club – for Teens Entering 6Th – 8Th Grades

Middle school students can spend their summer doing team-building challenges, creative workshops, outings, and daily outdoor activities.

Summer 2013

The summer day camp brochure and registration form are now available for download at the bottom of this page.

Camp Wanago – for Children Entering 1St – 5Th Grades

At camp wanago kids get a summer of self-discovery, adventure, fun and learning that will last a lifetime.

Camp - Spring / Summer Adventures: Summer Options by Session

Summer 2013

Session 1 (june 16 – 22)

Session 2 (june 23 – july 5)

Session 3 (july 7 – 19)

Session 4 (july 21 – august 2)

Session 5 (august 4 – august 16)

Summer 2013 Enrollment Is Currently Open to All Campers. Some Programs Have Already Filled and Others Are Filling Quickly.

Take-Your-Choice - Outpost (Grades 8-9) Full

Lifeguard Plus (Grades 11-12)

Main Camp (Grades 4-8) Full

Rangers (Grades 9-10) Full

Minnesota Canoe (Grades 8-9)

Counselor-in-Training (Grade 11)

Main Camp (Grades 4 – 8) Full

Rangers (Grades 9-10)

Georgian Bay Sea Kayaking (Grades 10-11) Full

Counselor-in-Training (Grade 11)

Main Camp (Grades 4-8) Full

Voyagers Outpost (Grade 9) Full

Porcupine Mountains Backpacking (Grades 8-9) Full

Colorado Rockies Backpacking (Grades 10-11) Full

Leader-in-Training (Grade 10) Full

Wrangler-in-Training (Grades 10-11)

Main Camp (Grades 3-8) Full

Explorers (Grade 8)

Rangers (Grades 9-10) Full

Georgian Bay Sea Kayaking (Grades 10-11)

Counselor-in-Training (Grade 11)

Main Camp (Grades 3-7) Full

Take-Your-Choice - Village (Grades 8-9) Full

Explorers (Grade 8) Full

Girls Trailblazers (Grades 7-8) Full

Leader-in-Training (Grade 10)

Voyagers Outpost (Grade 9) Full

Boys Trailblazers (Grades 7-8)

Leader-in-Training (Grade 10)

Voyagers Village (Grade 9) Full

Rangers (Grades 9-10)

Michigan Bike (Grades 9-10)

Georgian Bay Sea Kayaking (Grades 10-11) Full

Counselor-in-Training (Grade 11)

Girls Trailblazers (Grades 7-8)

Voyagers Village (Grade 9) Full

Minnesota Canoe (Grades 8-9) Full

Leader-in-Training (Grade 10) Full

Camp - Spring / Summer Adventures: Kybo North Construction

In the fall of 2012, construction began on a new kybo north, to be ready for summer 2013.

Camp - Spring / Summer Adventures: Mission & Goals

Camp echo has always reflected the ideals of the communities we serve. Everyone is welcome at camp echo, and the values we teach cross all faiths and backgrounds.

Camp - Spring / Summer Adventures: School Year Programs

Camp echo offers a number of programs during the school year for youth that are looking for outdoor adventures led by the camp echo staff.

Echo Corps (Grades 10-11)

The echo corps builds off the strengths of camp echo’s summer teen programs, where participants will grow as leaders at camp echo and in the evanston community.

Eekend Adventures (Grades 3-8)

Take advantage of the beautiful fall weather and changing colors of the fall foliage.

Brillianteen Theatre

Brillianteen is gearing up for its 63rd annual student-produced musical. Youth showboard volunteers lead the complete production of the show, from rehearsals to design and performance.

Sports, Fitness & Martial Arts

Over 250 kids participated in this year’s mcgaw ymca youth triathlon! This community event took place at eths and was a great opportunity for youth to challenge themselves and get a feel of pride and accomplishment.

Youth Triathlon Clinics

After 4 weeks of training, you’ll be equipped with everything you’ll need to know for race day.

Ymca Traveling Basketball

Practice, patience and persistence are the three “ps” of team sports.

Youth Triathlon

The mcgaw ymca youth triathlon strives to encourage all youth to be active and achieve their personal best, regardless of how many triathlons they’ve experienced.

Youth Volleyball

Discover the basics of volleyball while enhancing flexibility, balance, and coordination.

In-House Basketball League

This league gives middle school students an opportunity to learn the concepts of basketball in more depth and to further develop their game.

Birthday Parties

Party days and times: Party times in the gym or youth lobby are flexible. pool parties are usually scheduled between 8:00-9:00 pm on Fridays, and between 2:00-4:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

Celebrate at the Y

What better place for your child to celebrate a birthday than at the mcgaw y? We have birthday party fun down to an art, and our facility is a giant playground for kids eager to run, climb, swim and play (and eat cake, of course. )

American Red Cross

Babysitting Certification

If you’re ages 11 to 15 and want the skills and knowledge that will make you a sought-after babysitter, then this is the class for you.

Pool and Waterfront Lifeguard Training

This course, for ages 15+, prepares participants to be pool and waterfront lifeguards and provides American red cross certificates for first aid and cpr/aed for the professional rescuer.

Lifeguard Training Pre-Test

The lifeguard training pre-test qualifies participants ages 15+ to take the lifeguard training course.

Lifeguard Review Courses

This course is for current lifeguards who have completed the latest revision of the American red cross lifeguard training course (2006) and need to be re-certified.

Adults

Group Exercise

The y offers over 100 group exercise classes every week, at various times, to accommodate your schedule.

Classes for Members

Your membership gives you exclusive access to 100 free exercise classes per week. Look below to check out the ways the y can keep help you stay active, for free.

New Class: Bokwa

Bokwa is coming to the y beginning july 11! Bokwa is an exercise dance class that approaches group exercise completely differently:

Group Exercise: Group Exercise Classes

Aoa: Active Older Adults (Ages 50+)

Is a combination of chair and standing exercises designed to improve muscular strength and flexibility to help active older adults continue activities of daily living with ease.

Body Ball

Is one of the best tools you can use to improve balance and strengthen your core. Come and learn how the stability ball can be used for strength training, flexibility, and balance.

Boot Camp

Includes skills, drills, circuits, and intervals. This class will push you beyond your current fitness level and give you the extra challenge you may need to boost your exercise program.

Core Values

Is designed to strengthen the core. The core muscles support and surround the spine from the front, side, and back.

Interval Training

Is one of the best ways to burn fat and calories! This class features short sets of higher intensity with sets of lower intensity activity.

Kickbox Intervals

Alternates between kickboxing and strength-training segments.

Pilates Mat

Is designed to strengthen the core of the body by developing pelvic stability and abdominal control.

Spinning

Is an exciting stationary cycling class that incorporates motivating music and visualization techniques to put a healthy “spin” on your workout.

Stretch and Flexibility

Is a 30-minute class that features deep, long stretching with the focus on improving flexibility. This class may also use foam rollers and balls to massage and release muscles.

Zumba and Zumba Express

Is a fusion of latin and international music – dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!

Aoa Chair Yoga

Features seated yoga exercises and relaxation techniques.

Body Shaping

Improves muscle tone while strengthening and defining the entire body. This class uses a combination of free weights, bands, balls and body weight resistance training.

Cardio Express

Uses step, hi/lo aerobics, kickboxing, and athletic drills for a good, old-fashioned sweat. This class is appropriate for all fitness levels.

Family Jam

Is group exercise for everyone! Bring your kids and exercise as a family. Read more.

Kickboxing / Kickbox Intervals

Uses basic boxing techniques and footwork to create an intense, dynamic cardiovascular workout.

Nia / Athletic Nia

Is a cardio class full of fun, great music, and movement. Nia is a healthy, exuberant movement that benefits the body, mind and spirit by combining techniques from the martial arts including tai chi and yoga.

Pilates Foundations

Is a 30-minute class, which focuses on the basics of pilates. This is great class if you are new to pilates.

Super Spin

Is a 90 minute class that incorporates more stretching than the regular spinning class.

Yoga Basics

Is a 30-minute class that will prepare you for a full yoga class. Learn the basic terms, breathing, and movement in a supportive setting.

Zumba Toning

Provides the benefits of zumba with the addition of body sculpting for a total body workout.

Group Exercise: Water Exercise Classes

Water exercise increases flexibility, muscular strength, and endurance without stressing your joints.

Aqua Fit

Combines the benefits of both deep water and power splash classes.

Aqua Zumba

Is low-impact latin dance performed in the water.

Power Splash

Classes are performed in both the shallow and deep sections of the pool.

Aoa Power Splash and Deep Water (for Ages 55+)

Is a water exercise classes designed for active older adults. Build muscle strength, cardiovascular endurance and flexibility while enjoying the warm water pool.

Aqua Games

Is a less structured format with fun and games in the pool. This class is for adults only.

Deep Water

Takes place in the deep end with the aid of buoyancy equipment. Men and women of all fitness levels are encouraged to participate.

Group Exercise

Punch Card Classes Will Be Free Soon!

Starting september 1st 2013, we are getting rid of our punch cards and all of our group exercise classes will be free of charge to y members.

Wellness Punch Card Classes

Yoga and group exercise classes listed below require the use of a wellness punch card or the purchase of a daily drop-in pass. Punch cards can be purchased at the front desk or the wellness desk.

Group Exercise: Yoga

Yoga improves strength, flexibility, and various systems of the body such as the digestive system. It helps participants manage the stress in their lives, which in turn can help lower blood pressure, control unhealthy habits such as eating when not actually hungry and the emotional ups and downs that life can cause. Look below to see the various yoga class we have to offer.

Stretch and Meditation

Is recommended for people with injuries, severe stiffness, or those looking for a slower paced class.

Hatha Yoga

Is an excellent yoga class for beginners. Hatha represents ha “sun” and “tha” moon. Hatha yoga is a series of physical postures and breathing exercises that balances the opposing masculine and feminine forces of the body, the “sun” and the “moon”

Vinyasa Yoga

Vinyasa means “breath-synchronized movement”. In a vinyasa class, poses flow from one to another in conjunction with the breath

Gentle Yoga Stretches and Meditation

The exercises in this class are slow moving and recommended for people with injuries, severe stiffness, or those who wish to approach yoga exercises gradually.

T’Ai Chi

Is a moving meditation. 20 easy to learn movements, when practiced regularly, will improve your balance, flexibility, increase bone density and enhance the function of the immune system

Power Yoga

Is a more challenging yoga practice where the focus is on building muscular and core strength as well as flexibility.

Group Exercise: Training & Weight Loss

Tread and Shed

Experience the benefits of a cardiovascular workout using the treadmill. Using the incline on the treadmill, tread and shed will help you improve your endurance while uphill walking and running.

Group Exercise: Punch Card Fees and Information

10-Class Punch

45.00 - 90.00

The most economical option.

Drop-In

6.00 - 17.00

Best for a one-time use.

5-Class Punch

25.00 - 50.00

A good way to try out various classes.

Group Exercise: Specialty Programs

Line Dancing with Marilyn

In this 5-week program, marilyn combines exercise with the fun of learning new dances and choreographies.

Ballroom and Latin Dance for Singles and Couples

Learn from the professionals on how to move across the dance floor with grace.

Low Impact Group Exercise

Turning Down the Intensity

Getting a great workout doesn’t have to wreak havoc on your joints. We have classes designed for those who prefer or require lower intensity and lower impact, but still want to improve or maintain their fitness level.

Low Impact/Intensity Water Exercise:

Working out in the water helps you get a great workout without the joint-jarring effects of exercising on land.

Low Impact/Intensity Level 1:

This class uses a combination of chair and standing exercises designed to improve muscular strength, flexibility and cardiovascular health by focusing on functional exercises that will help you continue your daily activities, maintain an independent lifestyle, and avoid injuries.

Zumba Toning

This class is great for those seeking a lower-impact or less intense zumba class.

Adult & Masters Swimming

Lap Swim

Lap swim is held in the six-lane pool at various times during the week for adults only.

Private Swim Lessons

For private lessons, please complete the private lesson registration form and submit it to the member relations office.

Five 30-Minute Lessons

170.00 - 270.00

Advanced Beginner

Develop confidence and efficiency with the front crawl and back stroke in all areas of the pool.

Adult Swimming Lessons

It’s never too late to learn to swim, or to improve upon the swimming skills you already have.

One 30-Minute Lesson

40.00 - 60.00

Beginner

Non-swimmers learn fundamental water skills in the shallow end of the pool.

Intermediate

Build your stamina and technique for longer swims with the front crawl, back stroke, and breast stroke in addition skill instruction for flip turns and dives.

Training & Weight Loss

At the y, we’re here to support your good health in as many ways as possible.

A punch card is required for the following group exercise classes: tai chi, tread and shed, stretch and meditation, and all yoga classes. Punch cards can be purchased at the front desk or the wellness desk.

Move It to Lose It

Similar to a puzzle, working out is only one small piece of your total health. Move it to lose it has been designed to focus on the whole of you.

10-Class Punch

45.00 - 90.00

The most economical option.

Summer Outdoor Training

Come join this fun, fresh air, outdoor group training adventure! This class improves agility, strength and endurance through functional training and increases balance and coordination.

Tread and Shed

Experience the benefits of a cardiovascular workout using the treadmill.

5-Class Punch

25.00 - 50.00

A good way to try out various classes.

Drop-In

6.00 - 17.00

Best for a one-time use.

Personal and Pilates Training

For Individuals and Groups

If you’re not working out the way you would like, it’s a weight on your mind. Maybe it’s just hard to make the time to work out.

Personal and Pilates Training: Individual Training for Members

2 Hour Package

114.00

6 Hour Package

295.00

20 Hour Package

850.00

4 Hour Package

205.00

12 Hour Package

555.00

Personal and Pilates Training: Partner Training for Members (2 People)

2 Hour Package

180.00

6 Hour Package

455.00

4 Hour Package

340.00

Personal and Pilates Training: Trio Training for Members (3 People)

2 Hour Package

200.00

6 Hour Package

465.00

4 Hour Package

400.00

Personal and Pilates Training: Individual Training for Non-Members

1 Hour Package

75.00

4 Hour Package

320.00

2 Hour Package

165.00

6 Hour Package

460.00

Personal and Pilates Training: Training Package

Introduction Package

89.00 - 112.00

5 Lesson Package

307.00 - 350.00

Semi-Private Introduction Package

128.00 - 171.00

Semi-Private 5 Lesson Package

482.00 - 535.50

Single Lesson

67.00 - 72.00

10 Lesson Package

561.00 - 675.00

Semi-Private Single Lesson

107.00 - 117.50

Semi-Private 10 Lesson Package

856.00 - 964.00

Orientation & Support Classes

Wellness isn’t just about how many calories you burn. We know that there is more to being healthy than just cardio machines or weights.

Body by Baby

Body by baby is a conditioning class designed specifically for women who are expecting or just had a baby.

Diabetes Link Program

This program is a resource for those diagnosed with diabetes run by northwestern medicine.

Health and Wellness Orientation

The concept of getting into shape is simple. The tricky part is carrying it out in a way that fits your lifestyle.

Orientation & Support Classes: Health & Wellness Orientation

Level 1: (1 or 2 Meetings)

If you’re pretty comfortable working out and have previous gym or exercise experience, sign up for this level to get any questions answered by a health and wellness staff member, and find out how to make the most of your membership.

Level 3: (3 or 4 Meetings)

If you have minimal or no exercise experience, this in-depth orientation can help you develop new health and wellness habits at a gradual pace.

Level 2: (2 or 3 Meetings)

If you have done some exercise in the past, but would like some help setting goals and developing your exercise plan, a health and wellness staff member will go further in-depth with you than in the basic orientation.

Massage

Soothe Your Muscles, Stretch Your Dollars!

Take advantage of our massage therapy summer special!

Massage Therapy Staff

Our licensed and certified massage therapists bring a diverse collection of massage techniques to the mcgaw ymca.

Massage: Available Massage Styles

Basic Stretching and Joint Mobilization

Both of these techniques can be used as part of a therapeutic massage or on their own.

Deep Tissue

Deep tissue is a massage aimed at the deeper tissue structures of the muscle and connective tissue.

Prenatal and Pregnancy

This gentle massage promotes relaxation, soothes nerves, and relieves strained back and leg muscles in expectant mothers.

Swedish

Swedish massage is the most common and best known type of massage.

Kneading of Individual Muscles

Hacking or Tapping

Trigger Point (Neuromuscular Massage)

A trigger point in the body is an area that “triggers” a painful response. These are usually tender points in the muscle.

Craniosacral Therapy

Craniosacral therapy (cst) is a relaxing light touch therapy where the body is encouraged to loosen restrictions and increase fluid flow through and around the spinal cord and brain.

Lomi Lomi (Temple Style)

Temple style lomi lomi hawaiian massage is one of the most profound forms of bodywork passed down through generations.

Reiki (Pronounced Ray Key)

Reiki is a form of vibration healing developed in ancient japan. This technique involves the light laying on of hands, and uses life force energy to promote healing and balance in our bodies.

Long, Gliding Strokes

Friction

Vibration

Massage: Appointments

To schedule an appointment, contact the wellness desk at 847.475.7400 x242. If you need to cancel an appointment, please notify us 24 hours in advance to avoid full charges.

60 Minutes

79.00 - 91.00

30 Minutes

42.00 - 47.00

90 Minutes

106.00 - 122.00

Sports and Martial Arts

Martial Arts

Achieve fitness with a purpose. Many people come to martial arts hoping to rise to the level of black belt.

Sports and Martial Arts: Adult Sports

Adult Soccer

Break away from the workout room and on to the field with your friends during open adult soccer in the sebring lewis center. Please check our schedules for dates and times.

Court Sports

The mcgaw ymca features one international squash, two american squash and three racquetball courts.

Adult Volleyball

Adult coed volleyball offers competitive play for recreational players. Games are officiated by ymca staff and use rally scoring.

Racquetball League

Put your skills to the test and enjoy friendly and competitive play on our co-ed racquetball league.

American Red Cross Courses

Babysitting Certification

If you’re ages 11 to 15 and want the skills and knowledge that will make you a sought-after babysitter, then this is the class for you.

Pool and Waterfront Lifeguard Training

This course, for ages 15+, prepares participants to be pool and waterfront lifeguards and provides american red cross certificates for first aid and cpr/aed for the professional rescuer.

Lifeguard Training Pre-Test

The lifeguard training pre-test qualifies participants ages 15+ to take the lifeguard training course.

Lifeguard Review Courses

This course is for current lifeguards who have completed the latest revision of the american red cross lifeguard training course (2006) and need to be re-certified.

Men's Residence

All rooms include

All resident members can enjoy the following services:

As a resident member of the mcgaw ymca, you can enjoy full adult membership to our on-site fitness facilities at no additional cost!

For Many, the Y Truly Is “Home”

The mcgaw ymca residence for men is situated in our historic building in the heart of evanston.

Fully Furnished with Bed, Dresser, Desk, Closet

Fresh Towels Daily

Refrigerator

49 Rooms Have Sinks

Laundry on-Site

Wake-Up Service

Telephone Message Center

Vendeteria on-Site

Housekeeping Service

Fresh Linens Weekly

172 Rooms with Air Conditioning

Either central or units

Free Wifi and Computer Lab Hours

Individual Mail Box

Resident Tv Lounge

With microwave ovens and ice maker

Fitness Facilities on-Site

Families

When you have children, the time you spend with them is the most important gift you could ever give to them – and to yourselves as parents.

All-Ages Group Ex. & Martial Arts

Martial Arts Classes

Our all-ages taekwon-do class offer the chance for parents and youth to practice this art together, although both adults and youth are welcome by themselves.

Family Swim & Gym

Family Swim and Gym

Family swim and gym is offered at various times throughout the week in the 4-lane pool and sebring-lewis center gym.

Toddler Swim and Gym

Free play on our padded play equipment in the gym, followed by a parent/child swim lesson where your child can get used to the water with you alongside.

Preschool Gym and Swim

Toddler Play-Time

Parents and/or caregivers can spend time together with their children having fun on our play equipment and joining in games and songs.

Preschool Gym

Come and play with us as we keep your preschooler active.

Family Locker Room

Families with small children of any age, regardless of gender, can use our family locker room.

Birthday Parties

Celebrate at the Y

What better place for your child to celebrate a birthday than at the mcgaw y?

Party Days and Times

Party times in the gym or youth lobby are flexible. Pool parties are usually scheduled between 8:00-9:00 pm on fridays, and between 2:00-4:00 pm on saturdays and sundays.

Babysitting Services

For parents who need a chance to rejuvenate and reconnect at the y but don’t have child care, we offer babysitting services in our toy- and activity-filled beidler babysitting center.

Infants

Rates with Adult Membership

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