New & Upcoming Programs
The Transition to College -- for seniors, parents & guardians
Becoming a Leader Through Sports - Interactive Program for 6th and 7th Graders
Becoming a Leader Through Sports - Interactive Program for 6th and 7th Graders
Do you have a high school senior heading to college in the fall? Join us on Wednesday, June 23rd, to hear the inside scoop from college students, their parents, and university professionals who are experts in the "first year experience".
Becoming a Leader Through Sports - Interactive Program for 6th and 7th Graders
Becoming a Leader Through Sports - Interactive Program for 6th and 7th Graders
Becoming a Leader Through Sports - Interactive Program for 6th and 7th Graders
4 mornings of fun and movement to empower young athletes to gain the life skills they need on and off the field. Taught by RHS Juniors!
I Wish I Knew Then What I Know Now! 5th to 6th Grade Transition
Becoming a Leader Through Sports - Interactive Program for 6th and 7th Graders
I Wish I Knew Then What I Know Now! 5th to 6th Grade Transition
Join us for this informative inside scoop on the transition from 5th to 6th grade . . . given by kids and parents who have experienced it! This program is for rising 6th graders and their parents/guardians.
Career GPS: Film, Fashion & the Creative Arts -Watch the video
RYC Fundraiser with NFL Analyst Ian Rapoport & Honoring Molly Howson, Erika Lee and Jared Small
I Wish I Knew Then What I Know Now! 5th to 6th Grade Transition
You're in luck! You can still watch our recent program where local professionals talked about their career paths in film, fashion and the creative arts.
RYC Fundraiser with NFL Analyst Ian Rapoport & Honoring Molly Howson, Erika Lee and Jared Small
RYC Fundraiser with NFL Analyst Ian Rapoport & Honoring Molly Howson, Erika Lee and Jared Small
RYC Fundraiser with NFL Analyst Ian Rapoport & Honoring Molly Howson, Erika Lee and Jared Small
Our spring event celebrated the resilience of our community. We honored three residents who exemplify community giving, hear from local teens and gain insight on not giving up from NFL Analyst Ian Rapoport.
Getting Hired 101 - Virtual Edition For Students Grades 9-12
RYC Fundraiser with NFL Analyst Ian Rapoport & Honoring Molly Howson, Erika Lee and Jared Small
RYC Fundraiser with NFL Analyst Ian Rapoport & Honoring Molly Howson, Erika Lee and Jared Small
In case you missed this program, click below to access the top tips to ace your job interview!
Thanks to our panel of local employers:
Hilary Chernin, Charley's Restaurant
Mike Caiati, Town Dock Restaurant
Sally Rogol, Rye Recreation Summer Camp
Rich Savage, Shenorock Shore Club Camp
See How We've Supported Our Community this Past Year!
See How We've Supported Our Community this Past Year!
See How We've Supported Our Community this Past Year!
Thank you to MH Montages for creating this video for us!
Social Emotional Learning in Action
See How We've Supported Our Community this Past Year!
See How We've Supported Our Community this Past Year!
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.
Watch as RYC Youth Educator teaches SEL topics to 3rd and 4th graders.
Kids Are Always Listening!
See How We've Supported Our Community this Past Year!
Rainbow Run @home Edition - Watch the Highlights!
Social Emotional Learning article, by Jess Lodato, RYC Youth Educator
Little kids have big ears, and our adolescents take in more than they let on. Our kids hear us even when we think they can’t or aren’t paying attention. This is something for adults to be aware of as we head into an uncertain and unfamiliar school year with the anxiety of COVID-19.
Rainbow Run @home Edition - Watch the Highlights!
Rainbow Run @home Edition - Watch the Highlights!
Rainbow Run @home Edition - Watch the Highlights!
Thanks to Rainbow Run Platinum Sponsors, City of Rye PBA and Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty
Guidance for Challenging Days
Rainbow Run @home Edition - Watch the Highlights!
Guidance for Challenging Days
A series of three articles that provides some gentle guidance for these challenging days -- from Peter Green, Rye Middle School social worker and Jessica Lodato, Rye Youth Council youth educator.
Topics include:
Conflict Resolution
Seeing the Gift in the Unimaginable
Helping Teens Plan for Improvement
COVID-19 RESOURCES
Rainbow Run @home Edition - Watch the Highlights!
Guidance for Challenging Days
Please click here for a listing of COVID-19 resources including a resource for no-cost mental health sessions from community professionals.
Board of Directors and Staff
Staff
Lisa Dominici, Executive Director, execdirector@ryeyouthcouncil.org
Jessica Lodato, Youth Educator, jlodato@ryeyouthcouncil.org
Board of Directors
Monica Brenner
Kathleen Brigham
Erin Buckley
Allison Chader, co-president
Stephen Fairchild
Jonita Geelen
Sally Joyce
Meghann Kelly
Elyssa Gray, co-president
Laura Kovacs, M.Ed., co-president
Elisabeth Thorington
Marnie White, LCSW
Daryl Woolsey
RYC Employment Services Team (RYCES)
Erin Buckley
Allison Chader
Kristina Dorfman
Laura Kovacs, M.Ed.
Cathy Pirone
Kassandra Souply
Ex Officio Advisors
Sharon Cammisa
Lisa Ruderman Chen
Kristin Jautz
Jackie Mazzilli
M. Kim O’Connor, LCSW
Kassandra Souply
Stephanie Spierings
Ward Urban