Juan Takes Control

Juan Davila is a very familiar face at the Rye Y. As a member of the facilities maintenance team, Juan helps to keep the floors polished, the aisles clear, and the facility humming from morning to night. What members may not know is that Juan recently decided to “take control” of his health. A father to 12 and a grandfather to 18, Juan has a family history of diabetes and has witnessed first-hand the devastating effects of this silent disease.

Five months ago, Juan decided to enroll in a diabetes prevention program offered by his local church. The weight loss based program emphasized lifestyle behavior changes such as portion control and increased levels of exercise. Juan has since lost 30 lbs., significantly reducing his chances for developing Type 2 diabetes. “My mother has diabetes,” explains Juan, “and I realized I needed to do something about it, not only for myself, but for my kids too.” Juan – well done and congratulations!
 
If you'd like to learn about the Rye YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program, please click here or contact Tanya Potrzebowski, YDPP Regional Coordinator at 914-967-6363, ext. 206

Camp Counselors - In their own words - two videos

Rye Y Discovery Camp Counselors 



Rye Y Kinder Camp Counselors

Discovery Camp - A Camper's Own Words

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Interview with Samantha, Age 6

How many years have you been coming to camp?

Two

What group are you in?

Pioneers; Toco Toucans

What do you like most about camp?

I like everything.  The playground, lunch, swimming, field trips, gym games, and the counselors.  I like to have fun.

Why do you like your counselors?

They are very nice and very helpful.  They do the right stuff and they have fun just like the kids.

What is you favorite field trip?

The Beast Boat Ride.  It went really fast, we listened to music, got wet and got to see the Statue of Liberty.  I also got to sit next to my best friend.

Would you tell other kids they should go to the Rye Y Camp?

Yes, because its super fun and the YMCA rules!

What are you looking forward to the rest of the summer?

The field trips, all of them but mostly Splashdown Beach.

How can we make camp better?

If you had water slides everyday and story time.

Anything else you want to tell us about camp?

On field trips we have groups and we always have to stay in our groups and we do everything together and it is fun.  I love camp so much, YMCA Camp rules!  I love Elmo, Scott and all the counselors because they are so nice.