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.