YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF RYE NEW YORK
21 LOCUST AVENUE, RYE, NY 10580 www.ryeymca.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: 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. SINCE 1914, THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF RYE, NEW YORK (THE "RYE Y") HAS SERVED THE HEALTH/WELLNESS, SOCIAL, AND RECREATIONAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITIES OF RYE, HARRISON, LARCHMONT AND MAMARONECK. OUR PRIMARY CAUSE IS TO STRENGTHEN THE FOUNDATION OF COMMUNITY THROUGH A FOCUS ON THREE AREAS: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. AT THE RYE Y, NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY BECAUSE OF AN INABILITY TO PAY. THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF DONORS, FUNDRAISING SPECIAL EVENTS, GRANTS, FOUNDATIONS, AND HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS, THE RYE Y PROUDLY DELIVERS FREE, SUBSIDIZED OR SPONSORED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO THOUSANDS OF SOUND SHORE RESIDENTS EACH YEAR, ENSURING THE AVAILABILITY OF THE Y'S BENEFITS TO THOSE MOST IN NEED.

THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF RYE, NEW YORK (THE "RYE Y") IS A FAMILY ORIENTED COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION WHICH WELCOMES ALL PEOPLE AND PROMOTES POSITIVE VALUES THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY.

Youth Development: We believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. Our goal is to help youth cultivate the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health and educational achievement. And, because they learn from our role models, we know that they will one day become role models for others. The Rye Y's youth development programs include afterschool child care, a pre-school enrichment program, summer and vacation camps, movement and enrichment classes for babies and toddlers, and youth sports (competitive and non-competitive). We also offer a safe space for teens to socialize with friends, stay physically fit and develop leadership skills. In all of our programs and activities, we focus on developing the whole child in spirit, mind and body. Family bonds are essential to individual and community health, and the Y is deeply committed to supporting families of all forms. Through ongoing programs such as First Family Fridays to special events that include the annual Cardboard Boat Regatta, community Halloween Carnival and Rye Derby/Healthy Kids Day, we give families the opportunity to spend fun, quality time together. When families can't be together, we offer safe, affordable child care and programming that give working parents peace of mind and kids a rich, nurturing experience. Recognizing that a parent's job is more than just 9-5, the Y offers morning babysitting, a licensed after school program, summer camp and school holiday vacation camps. From the first Caregiver and Child classes to the Teen Leaders Club, the Y is making an impact on children of all ages. And thanks to our Y Cares fund, we are able to provide scholarships, subsidies and financial assistance to children and families who would not otherwise be able to enjoy all that the Y offers. In 2019, the Rye Y helped youth unlock their potential in a variety of ways: * 1,800 children and teens learned new skills, made friends and grew in confidence at the Rye Y's summer camp. In addition to the traditional camp experience, the Y offered one-week sessions for those interested in gymnastics, sports and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math). Middle and high school students also stayed active through Teen Fitness Camp and enjoyed community service projects and daily trips to local attractions through Adventure Camp. * The Rye Y also offers opportunities for summer leadership development. Our Counselors in Training program, which is open to youth who have completed grades 9 and 10, challenges teens to grow as leaders at camp and within their community. In 2019, 36 teens served as CITS. Our Leaders in Training program offers middle school youth a different kind of camp experience. Similar to CITs, LITs learn leadership skills and are coached through various tasks. In 2019, 52 youth served as LITs. * The Rye Y hired 167 camp counselors for the 2019 season. For many of these young adults, this was their first job! * Our Pre-School Enrichment program offers 3 to 5 year-olds a variety of fun activities, including swim lessons, sports instruction, movement, cooking, art, science, gardening and playground time. During the January-June 2019 term, we served 13 children. In September, that number jumped to 34 as the program gained momentum. * Knowing that youth development means more than sports, the Rye Y runs enrichment programs for all ages, including Rock Your World Music, Pre-School Cooking Club, Dance Mix, Hip Hop Dance, Kiddie Crafts, Hands on Art, STEM Mechanics, Chess Club, and more. * The Rye Y continued to be actively involved in RyeACT (Rye Action for Children and Teens), a grassroots coalition that is mobilizing our community to prevent teen substance use and support healthy choices. As the Coalition's fiscal agent, our staff handles financial matters related to RyeACT's federal Drug-Free Communities grant. Throughout the year, we worked closely with RyeACT's coordinator and other involved sectors to foster coalition building, community outreach and youth involvement in RyeACT's mission. * Teens and tweens need safe places, caring adults and positive activities. The Rye Y rocked Saturday nights with fun, games and food, drawing 20-30 teens for each of our nine Second Saturday events. In June, the Rye Y's youth teamed up with teen leaders from the Rye Youth Council and RyeACT to organize and host a mega Second Saturday at the Rye Y. Over 150 teens attended this exciting event. * The Rye Y's School Recess Program keeps kids moving, prevents bullying and makes that brief time after lunch a positive experience. During the 2018-2019 school year, we placed recess coordinators in three elementary schools in two school districts: Osborn School in Rye City and Daniel Warren and F.E. Bellows in Rye Neck. Over 1,350 children were served. During the 2019-2020 school year, we placed recess coordinators in four schools in three school districts: Osborn, Daniel Warren, F.E. Bellows, and Mamaroneck Avenue School in the Mamaroneck Union Free School District. During that school year, we served over 2,000 students before the pandemic forced school closures in March 2020. * The Y brought fun physical activity into Rye Neck schools. Our Zumba, Cardio Boot Camp and Circus Yoga instructors each taught a week of gym classes at Daniel Warren Elementary School. At F.E. Bellows Elementary School, our instructors led a week of gym class Zumba and a week of Cardio Boot Camp. And at both schools, our staff helped with Family Fun Night. * The Rye Y's Leaders' Club offers young adults the opportunity to create positive change and implement creative ideas in service to the Y and their community. The club serves high school and middle school students through weekly meetings and volunteer opportunities. * Staying in on a Friday night is fun when you're doing something you love at the Y! In 2019, we hosted Gymnasts' Night In events in January, May and October. These fun-filled evenings for ages 5 and up included dinner, gymnastics, group games and open work-outs. * Through the Rye Y's Togetherhood program, 17 children and teens participated in five community service projects with their families and friends. Among the projects: "I Love My Parks Day" clean-up at Jay Heritage Center in May, and International Coastal Clean-up Day at Edith Read Sanctuary in September. * During the November 2018-February 2019 season, 182 boys and girls played in the Y's Youth Basketball League (YBL). During the November 2019-February 2020 season, 190 children participated. * There's no need to stay at home and be bored during school breaks. In 2019, the Rye Y offered fun-filled Fun Club Days during school holidays and Vacation Weeks during winter and spring breaks. * The YMCA continued to lead the way in youth sports and aquatics with 1,276 kids participating in sports lessons, including gymnastics, soccer, lacrosse, golf, baseball, football and karate. 2,680 children (and a few adults) took swim lessons over the course of the year. * During the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 school years, 100 girls each season honed their skills through the Rye Y's gymnastics team, pre-team and Talent Group. Our progressive gymnastics program for ages five and up teaches skills on the balance beam, uneven bars, floor exercise and vault in a safe and nurturing environment. * During the 2018-2019 school year, 63 students played and learned at After School Adventures (ASA), the Rye Y's licensed school-age child care program. During the 2019-2020 school year, 70 children were enrolled in the program. * The Rye Y cared for 1,104 babies and children in Child Watch. Child Watch is a babysitting service for Y members that allows parents and caregivers the time to pursue their own health and wellness goals while at the YMCA. * Hundreds of adults and children of all ages celebrated the holidays at special events designed especially for families. * Thirty-six families took to the high seas (a.k.a. Brookside pool) in boats of all shapes, sizes and degrees of seaworthiness during the fifth annual Cardboard Boat Regatta. While most of the homemade boats (made entirely of cardboard and duct tape) were crewed by kids, a few parents squeezed in with their children in a valiant effort to paddle across the pool. * First Family Fridays brought families with young children together for monthly themed activities at the Y. A total of 120 people attended the seven events. * Every April, the Rye Y hosts Healthy Kids Day in conjunction with the Annual Rye Derby road race. During Healthy Kids Day, which is free of charge and open to the community, families enjoy healthy snacks, BBQ lunch, and activities designed to keep kids moving. Many families also run in the Derby's one-mile Fun Run and some even participate in the 5K and 5-mile races! More than 1,000 people participate in the races and related festivities.

Healthy Living: For 106 years, the Rye Y has been a leader for health and well-being, bringing families closer together, encouraging healthy lifestyles and fostering connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests. Every day, we welcome the health seekers and the athletes, the children who come to play, the seniors who are seeking connection. We are here for all, helping people of all ages and abilities develop a healthy spirit, mind and body. In 2005, the Rye Y made a commitment to reach beyond our walls to support the most pressing needs of the communities we serve. Starting with Activate America, our work now includes an impressive portfolio of community health programs. We are committed to keeping our programs and services open to all, regardless of economic circumstance. Thanks to our Y Cares Program, we are able to provide scholarships, subsidies and financial assistance to children and families who would not otherwise be able to enjoy all that the Y offers. In 2019, we supported the health of our members and the communities we serve in the following ways: * LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a small group program that helps adult cancer survivors reclaim their health and well-being following a cancer diagnosis. Through this program we create communities among survivors and guide them through safe physical activity, help them build supportive relationships, and reduce stress - leading to an improved quality of life. LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is offered free of charge and is open to members and non-members. Over the course of the year, we held eleven 12-week LIVESTRONG at the YMCA classes with a total of 78 adults. For the first time, a dedicated community member went through intensive training and certification and became a LIVESTRONG at the YMCA volunteer instructor, donating 162 hours of her time. We also hosted 81 survivors at the 8th Annual LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Day. This half-day event celebrates cancer survivors and their families and included workshops on physical activity, nutrition and creativity. We conducted alumni classes that allowed LIVESTRONG at the YMCA past participants to maintain the strength and connections they found during their time in class. In 2019, 18 LIVESTRONG at the YMCA alumni participated in the class, which was offered in the daytime and evening and met twice a month for five months. * In October, the Rye Y partnered with WestMed Medical Group to host a panel discussion and Q&A on "The Genetics of Breast Cancer". Offered free of charge at Wainwright House, this community event attracted approximately 35 people and opened the door for future community health programs with WestMed. * A total of 36 adults took advantage of our Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program, an evidence-based four-month program that helps adults with hypertension lower and manage their blood pressure. The program was offered at the Rye Y and Open Door Family Medical Centers, where it was provided to Open Door patients free of charge. * In August, the Rye Y teamed up with the Community Resource Center, Open Door Family Medical Centers, Greenwich Hospital and several other community partners to host the 6th Annual Access to Care Health Fair in Mamaroneck. During this half-day event, 180 Sound Shore residents received 460 screenings, including HIV and vision tests, blood pressure checks, stoke assessments, prediabetes screenings and more-all free of charge. More than 20 community organizations came together to provide the screenings and vital health information and exhibits. The Rotary Club and Family Services of Westchester donated 100 backpacks filled with school supplies for the 146 children who attended. Over 20 volunteers donated their time to help * Launched in 2005 as Activate America, our Healthier Sound Shore initiative promotes long-term, sustainable improvements in lifestyle and health for the communities we serve. We have successfully mobilized local leaders around pedestrian safety, school-based wellness policies and edible gardens, chronic disease prevention, teen stress, childhood obesity and more. As Healthier Sound Shore continues to evolve, we are finding new ways to put our mission into action. In 2018, we partnered with the Rye Youth Council and RyeACT to organize a meeting of all youth-serving organizations in Rye. Over 40 representatives of dozens of organizations and agencies attended the January 9, 2019 "Growing the Positive" half-day meeting. Our goal: to explore a framework for working together to more effectively serve Rye's children and teens. * We continued our partnership with Greenwich Hospital, through which we brought a visiting nurse to the Y once a week to conduct blood pressure checks free of charge for our members. * The Y's continued collaboration with Wainwright House, a local spiritual center, allowed us to offer spirit/mind programming, including several forms of yoga and Pilates. * We formed groups that foster camaraderie and confidence. In 2019, the TRIBE, a women's triathlon training group included 28 participants. Many were attempting their first triathlon and their sense of accomplishment after completing the Wear Safe Sprint Triathlon in Farmington, Connecticut will stay with them for the rest of their lives. * Thirty-five seniors tackled arthritis, balance and overall fitness through our evidence-based Enhance Fitness program. * The Rye YMCA welcomed 62 active older adults to its annual Senior Health and Fitness Day on May 28. The event, which was free and open to the community, featured blood pressure monitoring, guest speakers, a raffle and exercise classes ranging from Tai Chi to Zumba. During a catered lunch of salad and sandwiches, Dr. Todd Miller of Stamford Hospital spoke with the seniors about stroke prevention and treatment. Later in the afternoon, Maria Cicoria from Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy spoke about keeping aging hands strong and functioning and therapy for hand problems. * On May 29, Rye Y staff took Senior Health and Fitness Day on the road when they visited residents of The Osborn. Thirty-seven older adults spent the morning in various fitness activities, including line dancing, yoga, toning and conditioning and more. Over lunch, Diana Vita, the Rye Y's Senior Director of Member Wellness; Jason Rivera, personal trainer; and Maiju Savage, fitness class instructor, led a presentation on preventing falls. * On September 20, the Rye Y hosted a Fall Prevention Day, which included fall prevention exercises, Tai-Chi, and a talk by guest speaker Angela Katz, Trauma Injury Prevention and Outreach Coordinator from Westchester Medical Center. Thirty-five active older adults participated. * The Y is keeping pace with our senior membership through classes and programs that keep active older adults healthy, fit and connected. In 2019, we continued the Crafty Crew (knitting, crocheting and other craftwork), Booked at the Y (a book club), and Mah Jongg and Canasta games. The monthly Aquajog coffee hour became Member Coffee to welcome all interested members. * Rye Y instructors brought wellness opportunities to Rye Manor, where seniors in this middle income housing facility enjoyed a bi-weekly fitness class, and to Osborn Home, a retirement community for independent older adults. At Osborn, we offered eight group exercise and three pool classes weekly. * Every week, an estimated 1,900 teens and adults grew stronger and more flexible through classes in the Group Exercise and ExerZone studios and at Wainwright House. Members who wanted to take their training up a notch joined strength and interval-based classes such as High Intensity interval Training (HIIT), Boot Camp, and Basic Training. * Our adult members loved Pickleball when we introduced it in 2018 so it was a no-brainer to start a weekly Intro to Pickleball class in the spring of 2019. In the fall, we added an Intermediate class for those who wanted to step up their game

Aquatics Safety and Instruction: Knowing how to swim and be safe around water is one of the most important life skills a child can learn. We believe that these vital skills can be learned at any stage of life, from infancy (6+ months) to youth to the senior years. We focus on teaching the basic techniques of swimming, refining and improving those skills for team competition, and specialized skills such as life guarding and CPR. The results of these programs are increased confidence in the water, team building, and a lifelong fitness activity for young and old. We also offer free pool time for family swim and to other non-profit organizations and children with special needs as a way to strengthen family ties and build community relationships. The Rye Y is committed to keeping its programs and services open to all families, regardless of economic circumstance. Thanks to our Y Cares program, we are able to provide scholarships, subsidies and financial assistance to children and families who would not otherwise be able to enjoy all that the Y offers. Aquatics program highlights for 2019 include: * 2680 children and adults learned to swim or enhanced their skills through private and group swim lessons. * During the 2018-2019 season (September - March), 151 children and teens developed their skills, formed new friendships, and experienced the thrill of competition as part of the Wave Ryeders swim team. Another 75 youth also participated in Wave Ryeder's non- competitive team. During our spring non-competitive season (April-June 2019), 130 young swimmers honed their skills. After clinching the second place prize in the Westchester-Fairfield Leagues, the Rye Y Wave Ryeders won an impressive 3rd Place overall at the New York YMCA Championships, held March 15-17 on Long Island. The goal of Wave Ryeders is to promote fun, camaraderie, new friendships, new skills, physical fitness and positive values that extend beyond the swimming environment. * Safety Around Water is a free Rye Y drowning prevention initiative that gives young children the skills and confidence to stay safe in and around water. In August 2019, we were delighted to partner with Port Chester's Don Bosco Community Center to bring ten families to the Y for Safety Around Water. Our certified instructors taught important water safety skills to these young children and their parents. We also presented a Safety Around Water workshop to a group of au pairs from Cultural Care Au Pair. Led by Vickie Tsakmakis, the Y's Senior Director of Aquatics and Safety, the 90-minute session included information about drowning statistics, trends and prevention. * We opened our pool to families with special needs children every Sunday morning. During this free, recreational swim for community members, a Rye Y facilitator assisted with helpful tips and water games. We also taught swimming to children with special needs through our Super Swimming Stars program for ages 3-12. * We helped active older adults stay fit and socially connected through water exercise classes, including Water Stretch, Water Aerobics, Aqua Flex, Aqua Zumba and more. * We provided free swim clinics to members of the TRIBE, a women's triathlon training group. * The Rye Y continued to provide free pool time to the Rye Association for the Handicapped two days per week, a partnership that has lasted over 50 years! * In October, we welcomed a new Aquatics Coordinator, who is responsible for promoting health and safety in our community through trainings for all ages. Our classes, which include CPR, lifeguarding and babysitting, are especially important for teens and young adults, giving them job and leadership skills and the confidence to succeed. * We provided free adult swim assessments throughout the year.

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