Families, Children & Teen Events

FAMILY AND CHILDREN

CARDBOARD BOAT REGATTA – Friday, May 19 – 6-9pm
Families are challenged to design, create and race a human-powered boat made entirely of cardboard and duct tape.
Click here for boat building guidelinesClick here to register


AFTER SCHOOL ADVENTURES REGISTRATION STARTS MAY 1!  Click here for details

Register now for the BEST SUMMER EVER
Visit ryeycamp.org to view summer camp brochure and register

Pre-School Enrichment Program: Register now for Fall 2023
Click here for details.

Rye Y Nursery School in Mamaroneck: Register now for Fall 2023
Click here for details

First Family Friday
May 5, 6:30-7:30pm
May the Force Be With You
Every 1st Friday of the month, we invite your family to join us for an evening activity with themed crafts, activities, snacks and fun. Questions: edwinsantos@ryeymca.org
Family: FREE; Youth: $16; Non-Member: $30 (per family)
Click here to register

Family Nerf Night
Friday, May 12, 6:30-7:30pm
Join us for a fun-filled active family Friday event. Each event will have you and your family moving with exercise geared to all ages! Family participation required.
Family: $25; Youth: $30; Non-Member: $35 (per family)


PARENTS NIGHT OUT
May 19,  6:30-9:00pm
Enjoy a night out while we provide a light dinner and a safe and fun environment! Registration is required
Ages 1-5:  Storybook Activity: I Love MommyRegister
Ages 6 and up:  Going on a Safari   Register
Family: $35/child; Youth: $47/child; Non-Member: $65/child (per event) Questions: EdwinSantos@ryeymca.org

FAMILY KICKBOXING
May 18, 3:45-4:30pm
Free to Members ages 5 and up with a parent/guardian
Reserve your spot up to 73 hours in advance on the “My Rye Y” app


Open Gym: Reserve your spot up to 73 hours in advance on the “My Rye Y” app

Family Swim: Reserve your spot up to 73 hours in advance on the “My Rye Y” app


Child Watch and Tot Drop are  located at the Y Studios
Purchase a package online or at the Member Service Desk. Make a reservation by calling 914-967-6363 up to 48 hours in advance.

TEENS
Middle School Teen Night
Saturday, May 13: 7-9pm
Real Life Mario Kart
The 2nd Saturday of each month, the Y is open just to middle schoolers from 7-9pm for an evening of fun, food, competitions and games. Second Saturdays are supervised by our youth development staff.

Members: FREE; Youth: $7; Non-Members: $12
Click here to register

Junior Leaders Club: Promotes the ideals of social responsibility, leadership and community service. Group meets weekly. No fee. Click here to register.

Open basketball in the gymnasium – ages 11 and up
Click here for schedule
Click here to reserve.

PERSONAL TRAINING PASSPORT PROGRAM
Designed for 14-year-olds to get personal training and instruction on how to use all equipment in the Fitness Center. Three 45-minute 1:1 sessions with a personal trainer.

GROUP TEEN PASSPORT PROGRAM
Designed for 14-year-olds to be in a group of 3 to 6 teens and receive personal training and instruction on how to use all equipment in the Fitness Center. Three sessions are 45 minutes in duration.

Click here to register

 


Member Updates

Staff Appreciation Week – March 6-13
Take a moment let us know why you appreciate a staff member. Drop your comments off in one of the boxes around the Y or click here to submit online.  

City of Rye 2020 U.S. Census
Your response matters – mailings go out March 12.  Click here for details.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT THE RYE Y
The Y provides a variety of activities and programs that support youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Help our cause and apply to join our team!
Current openings
include:  Summer camp openings: Click here.  Part Time:  Gymnastics Coach, Gymnastics Instructor, Group Exercise Instructor and Sports Instructor. Click here for details.

MEMBER CODE OF CONDUCT
The Rye YMCA is a membership organization that values caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Membership is a privilege, not a right. We expect persons using the Y to behave in a mature and responsible way and to respect the rights and dignity of others. Members and guests are encouraged to notify staff if they are made to feel uncomfortable while using the Y. The Y has the right to suspend or cancel a membership if the member’s behavior or language violates a generally accepted standard of conduct.

VIDEOS AND PHOTOGRAPHS AT THE RYE Y
You may notice us taking photos and videos around the building for marketing purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed, please indicate this to the photographer/videographer and we’ll make sure you are not included.

GIVE TO THE RYE Y WHILE SHOPPING AT AMAZON
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SAFETY AT THE Y
Thank you for checking in!
ALL members must check in using their membership card, the Rye Y app or last name.
ALL others must check in using a sign-in sheet. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping the Rye Y safe! Reminder, children under the age of 11 must be supervised at all times.

Membership Screening
The YMCA conducts regular sex offender screenings on all members and may screen other guests and visitors as well. If a sex offender match occurs, the YMCA reserves the right to cancel membership, end program participation, and remove visitation access. In some instances we might need to collect additional information and our Membership Engagement Director, Barbara, will reach out to you.
Thank you for your cooperation.

Rye Y Thunder/Lightning Policy
We’d like to remind you of our policy based on recommendations from the National Lightning Safety Institute and our insurance company, the Redwoods Group: At the first signs of lightning or thunder, the pools will be evacuated.  They will remain cleared for 30 minutes after the last observation of lightning or thunder. Members should leave the pool and the surrounding area.

PARKING
Please be aware that others may be waiting for a parking spot. We ask that you be mindful of others and try to exit your parking spot in a timely manner.

For everyone’s safety we ask that you abide by the following:
* Pedestrians have the right of way in our parking lot.
* Please… do not speed through the parking lot or in the Mead Place neighborhood.
* Handicapped parking spaces are only for those people w/ valid handicap stickers. The Rye Police Department will ticket violators
* Rye Y parking spaces are only for use when you are using the Y. No long term or commuter parking allowed.
*For environmental, health and legal reasons, please do not idle your car in the parking lot or circle.
*Please obey the parking signs and follow the parking attendants’ directions.
Our free, assisted parking is available for your convenience. When our lot is busy, we recommend you use one of the municipal lots. The lots are free on Sunday and after 6pm on weekdays and Saturday. Click here to view a map of lot locations.


Activities & Events for Adults

December

Personal Training Special  (ends Dec. 9) – Purchase a 4-pack and get 1 free!


Group Exercise  
Check out our dozens of classes and new offerings at the Y Studios.  We are constantly adding new classes!
Click here to view the group exercise  schedule and make a reservation at the Y Studios

Water Exercise Classes 
Click here to view the schedule
Click here to make a reservation, up to 48 hours in advance.

Open Gymnasium Time
Click here to view the schedule
Click here to make a reservation, up to 48 hours in advance.


Canasta/Mah Jongg, Crafty Crew and Booked at the Y meet at the Rye Free Reading Room – 1061 Boston Post Road. 

Canasta/Mah Jongg  (at the Rye Free Reading Room)
Canasta – Tuesdays, 10:30am-12:30pm –  reservations required
Mah Jongg – Thursdays,  10:30am-12:30pm – reservations required
Click here to make reservations online up to 48 hours in advance or call the Y at 914-967-6363.
Contact Barbara Hughes for more information.

Crafty Crew
The group meets bi-weekly to work on community or individual craft projects. Past projects included blankets for the Linus Project and Open Door Family Medical Centers. New members welcome!
Tuesdays: 2:00-4:00pm.  Contact Penny Cozza for more information. 

Booked at the Y: December 12; 12:30pm: The Paris Bookseller by Kerri Maher
We will meet at a local restaurant and then discuss the book. All are welcome. RSVP to Penny Cozza


COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAMS

YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program
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Are you at risk? The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program helps those at high risk through healthy eating, increased physical activity and weight loss- an approach that has been proven to prevent or delay the onset of the disease by more than half.

Program Goals: Reduce body weight by 7%; Increase physical activity to 150 minutes per week

You must be overweight and have a diagnosis of prediabetes or overweight and at high risk for developing diabetes to qualify for the program.  To find out if you qualify or to register contact: Heidy Barros, 967-6363 ext. 114 or visit
https://ryeymca.org/programs/community-health/ymca-diabetes-prevention-program/


BECOME A TOGETHERHOOD COMMITTEE MEMBER!

If you share our passion for community service, consider joining the Rye Y’s Togetherhood Committee!
Each year, the Togetherhood Committee identifies, plans and implements at least four community service projects. Along the way, they create friendships, build new partnerships and make a real difference outside the walls of the Y.
Interested? Contact Denise Woodin