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RYE YMCA NEWSLETTER       April 2011
News
Wave Ryder champsWave Ryeders Capture League Championship, Place High in States
The Rye YMCA Wave Ryeder swim team finished another undefeated season, captured their 6th consecutive Westchester-Fairfield League Championship and placed 10th out of 40 teams in the States. Read more
Rye Y Fans Rally to Make March Madness Event a Success
Over 260 Rye Y fans gathered at the Manursing Island Club on March 11 to help support the Strong Kids Campaign.  Read more...
gymnastic statesRye  Y Gymnasts Bring Home Trophies
The Rye YMCA gymnastic team returned March 27 from the 2011 CT State Championships in Glastonbury, CT with several trophies and medals. Read more...
Rye YMCA Makes Swim Activities Fun and SafeSwim video
Remember your fondest summer memories? Chances are many of them involved being in or around water. As the days grow longer and warmer...Read more & view video...
Rye Y Facilitates Nita Lowey ForumNita Lowey
Facilitated by the Rye YMCA, Congresswoman Nita Lowey conducted a "Protect Your Health" forum to solicit community feedback on the National Prevention Council's Strategy for Preventive Health and Preventive Health Policy. Read more
What does the Project 523 mean? Perhaps you've noticed banners and signs around the building emblazoned with the number 523. Last year 423 children were able to use the Y's services because of financial assistance. This year, our goal is to reach another 100 children - for a total of 523! Click here to read a story about one of the families we served.
Events
New Session starts April 11. Rollover Week ends 4/3, Member Registration starts 4/6. Program GuideBe sure to "rollover" your current class by Sunday. (Members currently enrolled in a class have the option of continuing the class for the next session at the same day and time.) 

April 6: Member Registration online starts at 6:00 am. Most children's aquatics classes are not available for online registration.  Please mail in or drop off registration lottery form by April 5.  An evaluation form is required.
April 8: Non-Member Registration starts at 7:30 am in person or 6:00 am online.
  

Click here to view Spring Program Guide.
Click here to register online.

April Vacation Camps - April 18-22 - Register now!
Fun Club School Vacation Camp - Grades K-6 - includes activities below:
4/18- Mad Science
4/19 - Bronx Zoo
4/20 - Chef for a day
4/21 - Trip to the Movies
4/22 - Tye Dye Fun

Gymnastics Camp, Ages 5 & up, half or full day
Soccer Camp - Ages 5-11, 9am-12pm

For details and to register, click here.
Rye DerbyRye Derby & Healthy Kids Day - May 1
A great day for the whole family! The Derby starts at 10:15 am with a 5 mile race and a 5K race (new this year!) Our parking lot will be the site of lots of active fun for kids. The 1 mile family fun walk run starts at 12:15 pm.  Click here to register online and view the race course map. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Sally Wright at sallywright@ryeymca.org.
High School & Middle School Nights
Stop by for basketball, swimming (swim caps required) working out, video games in the Teen Lounge and pool, air hockey and more in the Game room.  Rye Y Members: Free (except special events); Teen Access Members: $5.00 (Y Membership not required - Click here for card info.)

High School nights, 7-10pm: Fridays (Grades 9-12): 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/29

Middle School Nights,
7-10 pm: Saturdays (Grades 6-8): 4/2, 4/30
4/2: Video Game Swap.  Click here for details.
Y Kids Club - For Children with Special Needs
April 14 - 5:30-7:30 pm - Ages 5-8
A fun gathering for kids who need extra support in social situations. Click here for details and to register.
Gymnastics open workout
April 14, 6:30-7:30 pm
Ages 7 and Up - Work on all four Olympic events, plus Tumble Trac and Mini Trampoline instruction. Gymnastics experience required. Fee: $20 Click here to register.
Wellness Wednesdays - First in a series
April 20, 7-8pm
Are you thriving or just surviving?  Led by Health Coach and Acupuncturist, Jill Doornick.  Click here for details.
Healthier Communities Forums - Complete Streets Presentation - April 28, 9:30-11am - Rye Free Reading Room
Come hear recommendations from NY on how to make our community safer for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists in Rye, Mamaroneck and Larchmont.  Open to all.


RYE YMCA
21 Locust Avenue, Rye, NY 10580
914-967-6363
www.ryeymca.org

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In This Issue
Wave Ryeders
March Madness
Rye Y Gymnasts
Swim Activities
Nita Lowey Forum
Project 523
Registration
April Vacation Camps
Rye Derby & Healthy Kids Day
Middle School & High School Nights
Y Kids Club
Gymnastics Workout
Wellness Wednesdays
Int'l Camp Counselor
New Yoga Classes

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION is moving quickly. Don't miss out  - several options are already filling up!


Visit our new camp website and register online at
ryeycamp.org
ryeycamp


Host an Int'l Camp Counselor!
Last year we introduced the YMCA International Camp Counselor Program to the Rye Y with great success. Are you interested in hosting a counselor this summer? To learn more, please contact Lou Caratelli at 967-6363, 301.
Spirit, Mind, Body Book Club will meet this month. The first book is "The Talent Code."   Meeting date TBA. If you are interested in joining, please email Kaleena Ladeairous.
Spring Swim Team
For current Wave Ryeders and qualified newcomers.
Tryouts are: 4/5, 6, & 7 from 6-7 pm.  For more information, view p. 23 of the program guide.
New  Yoga Classes starting in April (click for details):
Pre-Natal Yoga
Mommy & Me Yoga
(non-crawling babies)
Parent/Child Yoga (kids age 5-10)
Tired of the same old workout?  Try adult gymnastics! Mondays 6:30-7:30 pm. Member $100; Non-Member $150. Session starts 4/11 For details, contact Kathy O'Brien
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