Swimming Fun & Safety

Summertime means water time for many families. Millions of people will venture to their favorite spots to swim, play and enjoy the sunshine and warmer temperatures. Whether it’s the pool, beach, water park or lakefront, the Y reminds everyone that when in or around the water, it’s safety first: 

• The best thing you can do to stay safe in and around the water is to learn to swim — it’s never too late.
• Only swim where there is a lifeguard on duty; never swim alone.
• Adults should constantly watch children in and near the water. If multiple adults are  in the vicinity, designate a “water watcher” so everyone knows who is “on duty.” 

Health Benefits of Swimming
Swimming is an excellent form of exercise for all ages. Its works the whole body and is effective cardiovascularly since it elevates the heart rate and increases circulation. Swimming strengthens lungs
and promotes weight loss. Also, it's lowimpact, making it ideal for those with joint issues. Or try water aerobics—the added resistance from the water tones and builds muscle, plus, it’s a fun twist on the
movements you do on dry land.

Rye YMCA Pool Schedule

From June 2010 YMCA Member News

6 Reasons to take a Red Cross Safety Class this summer

1.  Challenge yourself

2.  Have Fun

3.  Serve our Community

4.  Develop Leadership Skills

5.  Earn Money and Respect

6.  Save Lives!

Summer Classes at the Rye Y:

Babysitting Training for ages 11-15, starting July 13

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Review,
starting July 13 or August 9

Waterfront Lifeguard Training for ages 15 and up, starting July 6

Click here for details. 

Teens - Get fit and have fun this summer at the Rye Y!

Kaleena Ladeairous, Rye Y Health & Fitness Coordinator

After an entire school year of sitting at a desk -  it’s time to get moving! Teens, ages 12-16, looking for some physical activity will love the Teen Strength and Fitness Camp. Join us for three days a week of playing and working out with other teens. Each session is 2 weeks and by the end of the session participants will have learned to use every machine in the fitness center and how to create their own work out program. The camp makes exercising fun and consists of conditioning drills, spinning, pilates, basketball, dodge ball, swimming and so much more!

I’m excited about leading the Teen Strength and Fitness Camp this summer (along with a great team of trainers and instructors). Fitness is my passion and I find it so rewarding to be able to get young adults as excited about exercise as I am! When working out is fun, you forget how good it is for you. All fitness levels are welcome!

Kaleena

SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Monday
9:30am: Drop off
9:45am: Warm up/Conditioning Drills
10:15am: Weight Training in Fitness Center
10:45am: Snack/ Nutrition Information
11:15am: Swimming
12:15pm: Spinning
12:45pm: Sports
1:30pm: Pick up

Wednesday
9:30am: Drop off
9:45am: Warm up/Conditioning Drills
10:15am: Weight Training in Fitness Center
10:45am: Snack/ Nutrition Information
11:15am: Swimming
12:15pm: Pilates
12:45pm: Sports
1:30pm: Pick up

Friday
9:30am: Drop off
9:45am: Warm up/Conditioning Drills
10:15am: Weight Training in Fitness Center
10:45am: Snack/ Nutrition Information
11:15am: Swimming
12:15pm: Rope/Kettlebells/TRX
12:45pm: Sports
1:30pm: Pick up

Registration Details:
Each Session is 2 weeks.
Session I : 6/28- 7/9 (no camp 7/5)
Session II : 7/12-7/23 • Session III: 7/26-8/ 6
Mon., Wed. & Fri. from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm

Session I: Members: $400; Non-Members: $490
Session II-III: Members: $412; Non-Members: $503
6 week option: Members: $810; Non-Members: $961
Please register at the Rye YMCA Member Services Desk.
Click here to download a camp registration form.
Call 914-967-6363 for more information.

Safe Routes to School Video Contest Winners

 Click here to check out the 2010 video contest winners from Rye High School and Rye Middle School.
 

Safe Routes to School (SRTS) is a nationwide program encouraging safer walking/biking to promote physical activity and decrease health risks associated with automobile traffic.The guiding principles of a successful SRTS initiative are the 5 E’s:  Education, Encouragement, Engineering, Enforcement, and Evaluation.    Click here to find out more. 

Chickie's Inspiration!

Need some inspiration to get moving? Watch the video below about a devoted Rye Y member (produced by Rye Patch).

http://rye.patch.com/articles/over-70-in-age-but-as-fit-as-a-teenager#video-417655

Rye Derby and Healthy Kids Day at the Rye Y

The Rye Derby Winners are:

Winners - Male
1. Kumsa Adugna 23:57.3
2. Genna Tufa
3. Abiyot Endale

Winners - Female:
1. Serkalem Abhra 27:58.0
2. Sebleledet Kasahun
3. Kristina Dorfman (Rye) 32:30.2

First Place Rye Male: Conor O'Driscoll - 29.00
First Place Rye Female: Kristina Dorfman - 32:30.2

Click here for complete results 

Click here to view video

Success Stories - Christina

When I first joined the Rye Y, I was a whopping 284 pounds. I was the heaviest I had ever been and was extremely concerned and battling some depression. I was never a slim build, but I had realized the weight had managed to creep up over the years of being home raising the children. I first started with swimming. My doctor had mentioned that it was really good, but that I needed some weight bearing exercise to build bone density.

That is when I tried Diana’s Boot Camp. Wow, talk about energy and enthusiasm! She has enough for ten instructors. Diana has been my rock and inspiration and still is, to this day! Very soon after, I added in other classes, including Maiju’s Step and Pilates. What a great workout! I think I pretty much tried ALL of the group fitness classes after that. The instructors never mind when someone modifies their moves if a lower impact is needed, and they often show variations of these modifications. The energy and atmosphere in these classes is awesome. You feel comfortable and welcomed. Very early on, when I was in Maiju’s Step class, a fellow member approached me and offered me encouragement and told me how they admired what I was doing. The instructors all do the same. They offer encouragement and smiles whenever they get the chance.

Present day, I am about 70% to my goal of losing 100 pounds, but I am not in a rush, becauseI know this is a permanent lifestyle change. I now have so much more energy, and FEEL good and Happy and Healthy. It feels like a second family here at the Y. It makes you WANT to come. Thank you all for the great encouragement and warm welcoming atmosphere. Without that, you would just be another GYM. Instead, you are a family.