Rye YMCAYMCA at Rye, New York

The Rye YMCA is a family-oriented community service organization which welcomes all people and promotes positive values through programs that build spirit, mind, and body.
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Mission Statement:

The Rye YMCA is a family oriented community service organization which welcomes all people and promotes positive values through programs that build spirit, mind and body.
 

Our Hours:


Monday - Friday
5:30am - 10:00pm

Saturday
7:00AM - 6:30pm

Sunday
8:00am - 6:30pm

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Holiday Closings:

Please note when the Rye City Schools are cancelled for inclement weather, all youth classes are cancelled.  Check with Y staff regarding classes on all other holidays.

2008
New Year's Day January 1
Easter Sunday March 23
Memorial Day May 26
Independence Day July 4
Labor Day September 1
Thanksgiving November 27
Day After Thanksgiving November 28
(Building open from 9 am - 4 pm)
Christmas Eve December 24
Christmas Day December 25
New Year's Eve December 31
(Building closes 6 pm)

Address:

Rye YMCA
21 Locust Avenue
Rye, New York
Phone: 
(914) 967-6363
Fax:     
(914) 967-0644


Click here to view "Our Staff Code of Conduct"

Please contact Tom Swanciger, x105 or Kelly Kressler, x115 if you see any staff member not abiding by the above code.


Facts About The Rye YMCA

  • The Rye YMCA was established in 1913.
  • The Rye YMCA offered over 394 classes in the last 12 months.
  • 1598 children attend Y daycare and camping programs in 2005 year.
  • There were over 2200_visits to our Friday and Saturday night Teen Center in 2005/2006.
  • There were over 50,000 visits to the Y's Fitness Center in 2005.
  • Swimmers from the Rye Association for the Handicapped clock over 3000 individual hours of swimming in the Y pool each year.
  • The Y awarded over $100,000 in financial assistance in 2005 so deserving youth and families could participate in YMCA character building programs.
  • The Rye Y currently has over 4,000 "membership units" which equates to over 12,000 members.
  • Over 25% of Rye households participate in programs or activities at the Rye Y!
  • Every 9 weeks 1100 participants enjoy YMCA swim classes!

Board of Directors:

Officers

Dinah Howland President
Timothy J. Clark President Elect
J. Hunter Baldwin Vice President
Christy Murphy Secretary
Pati Holmes Vice President
Lisa Murphy Vice President
Gene P. Lynch Treasurer

Members

James Carlson Chris Kempczinski
Emily Cavanagh Mark Miller

William R. Connors, Esq.

Dawn Pike
Fran DeThomas, Esq. Barbara Raho
Joseph DeVita Sandra Samberg
Katherine Doyle Douglas Shanks
Mark Doran James P. Steffensen
Gail Fell Terry Tolley
Karen F. Hamilton Abby Tuttle
Mona Hirson Elizabeth D. Woods
Robert Howard Kelly Worman
Laura Kelleher

Trustees

Donald Bomann Robert Pearlman
Lucien D. Burnett, III Joseph T. Raho
Nancy J. Haneman William Springer
Ellen M. Mello, Esq. Mike Temple
Michael T. Moran Werner E. Tiejen
Thomas F. Murphy Michael T. Tokarz

Honorary Trustees

Kate L. Loree

Administrative Staff:
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Gregg R. Howells Executive Director
Edward Philipp Director of Operations
David Stern Chief Financial Officer
Sylvia Gonzalez Director of Human Resources
Sally Wright Development Director
Robert Maxwell Facilities Director
Penny Cozza Fund Development Associate
Barbara Hughes Director of Member Services
Mariela Leech Program Office Assistant
Vera Merlino Membership Secretary
Rosemarie Dibuono Bookkeeper
Valerie Griffin Accounting Associate
Michele Maydwell Special Events
Lisa Tidball Communications Coordinator

Program Staff:
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Tom Swanciger Senior Program Director
Kelly Kressler Director of Family Services
Jude D'Alessio Asst. Director of Family Services
Charles Clute Health & Fitness Director
Laura Tiedge Aquatics Director
Nicole Welch Assistant Aquatics Director
Melissa Lewis Gymnastics Director
Lou Caratelli Teen Outreach Director
Danielle Ybarra Teen Coordinator
Chan Persaud Sports Coordinator
Brendan Ahearn Fitness Center Director
Diana Vita Associate Fitness Director
Kimball Bocklet Health & Fitness Coordinator
Elissa Cavataro Child Watch Coordinator
Ellen Kaplan Pre-School Gym Coordinator


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Rye YMCAYMCA in Rye, New York
21 Locust Avenue   *   Rye, New York 10580  *   Tel: 914-967-6363   *   Fax: 914-967-6398