New Ownership Means Changes for McHenry County YMCA Members

McHenry County YMCA members will notice some added benefits, as the Y of Metropolitan Chicago is now the owner of the former YMCA of McHenry County.

Perks include access to all Y of Metro Chicago facilities throughout Chicagoland. Members also will begin to see new programs and services, including ActivTrax—a web-based training and nutrition program—a benefit included in all Y of Metro Chicago memberships. Membership rates are unchanged through 2011.

In addition, starting March 20, the McHenry Y will offer extended hours on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

The purchase includes the McHenry County Y building, equipment and land in Crystal Lake as part of an asset purchase agreement following McHenry County’s YMCA bankruptcy filing earlier this year.

The Y of Metro Chicago will soon be reaching out to McHenry Y members and community members to assess their needs for health, recreation, sports, childcare and youth programming.

The Y of Metro Chicago has been working with local McHenry Y staff who are known and trusted by the community to assist in the transition and will meet with them regarding potential employment opportunities under the new ownership structure.