New & Current Programs
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
Join us on May 16 at 6:30pm to celebrate the resilience of the Rye community: Ryesilience! Listen to NFL Analyst Ian Rapoport talk about adversity and resilience during his career, hear from local teens, and honor Molly Howson, Erika Lee and Jared Small.
Career GPS - Art, Film, Fashion Tuesday, May 25th
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
How have others made successful careers out of their interest in the arts, design or fashion? Teens and college students - join us for a panel discussion with local professionals as they share stories of their personal journeys.
Youth Mental Health First Aid Course for Adults - June 11th
RYC Fundraiser with NFL Analyst Ian Rapoport & Honoring Molly Howson, Erika Lee and Jared Small
Youth Mental Health First Aid Course for Adults - June 11th
This course certification teaches the signs and symptoms of mental illness and challenges in young people, and provide adults with the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to adolescents (ages 12-18) who may be developing -- or have -- a mental health or substance use problem. #BeTheDifference in a young person's life!
Supporting Your Children Through the End of the School Year
Getting Hired 101 - Virtual Edition For Students Grades 9-12
Youth Mental Health First Aid Course for Adults - June 11th
This year has been a challenge, and for some students, led to burnout, lack of motivation and overall fatigue. Listen to the recording from our recent program with Kim O'Connor, LCSW, and Kathleen Brigham, director, The Learning Consultants. Kim and Kathleen discuss tangible strategies and practical solutions that encourage growth and build resilience in our kids.
Getting Hired 101 - Virtual Edition For Students Grades 9-12
Getting Hired 101 - Virtual Edition For Students Grades 9-12
Getting Hired 101 - Virtual Edition For Students Grades 9-12
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!
Getting Hired 101 - Virtual Edition For Students Grades 9-12
Getting Hired 101 - Virtual Edition For Students Grades 9-12
Thank you to MH Montages for creating this video for us!
Social Emotional Learning in Action
Move for a Cause! Pilates Class to Support Rye Youth Council
Move for a Cause! Pilates Class to Support Rye Youth Council
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.
Move for a Cause! Pilates Class to Support Rye Youth Council
Move for a Cause! Pilates Class to Support Rye Youth Council
Move for a Cause! Pilates Class to Support Rye Youth Council
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Rye Youth Council is grateful to Corey Anne Radtke’s Move With Ease Pilates
Move for a Cause class this past Saturday, Feb 27th, which raised more than $600 to support our programs.
Kids Are Always Listening!
Move for a Cause! Pilates Class to Support Rye Youth Council
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