Rye Youth Council programs are centered around promoting social emotional learning (SEL) among youth. Our workshops, programs and clubs provide a platform where youth are empowered to meet life's challenges with confidence and competence.
After-school programs include leadership training, peer mentoring, employment services, career exploration, and community service. Our in-school curriculum teaches an SEL curriculum addressing topics such as bullying, conflict resolution, peer pressure and sportsmanship.
All RYC programs help youth get involved and make a difference in the lives of others.
The Grandfriend Club encourages intergenerational engagement and interaction as well as friendship development between teens and senior citizens living in The Osborn Retirement community and the City of Rye. This program bridges the generational divide and reduces social isolation among the elderly while simultaneously nurturing the social and emotional growth of the RHS teen participants.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the teens connected to local seniors via our pen pal and phone pal program. All teens who live or attend school in the Rye are welcome to join.
To learn more and sign up email execdirector@ryeyouthcouncil.org
Connect with Tech Leadership Club empowers teens through opportunities where they connect and interact with adults and children of all ages. Teen members create and lead workshops to:
Please contact office@ryeyouthcouncil.org to learn more or to get involved!
The mission of the Rye Youth Council Youth Advisory Board is to facilitate discussion and collaboration between the youth of Rye and the staff/Board of the Rye Youth Council in order to promote the social, emotional, and psychological well-being of Rye children, teens and young adults. Additionally, the Youth Advisory Board creates and implements programs and opportunities for themselves and their peers, in the hopes of improving youth interaction with the greater Rye community and to provide opportunities for the voice of youth to be heard and represented.
Please contact office@ryeyouthcouncil.org to learn more or to get involved!
A fun and unique opportunity for middle schoolers to visit with senior citizens at The Osborn Retirement Community, make crafts, play games, and make new friends. This program meets once a month on Mondays, beginning in October. Community service hours are awarded. Registration is free and students may participate at any time during the school year. Contact office@ryeyouthcouncil.org more more info.
RYCES facilitates the safe connection between youth and employers. Open to all Rye youth 8th grade - 22 years, our employment services connect youth to part-time and full-time jobs, year round.
Workshops develop teens' self-esteem, self-confidence, essential communications skills and habits for a lifetime. Past workshops include "Getting Hired 101", and "Money 101: Making Smart Financial Choices".
Q&A panel series for high school and college aged students to gain an understanding of how their skills & passions should inform and drive their career choices.