Our Camp Directors

Kathy Lynam
Senior Program Director, Family, Camp and Childcare
Discovery, STEAM & Adventure Camps, LITS and CITS
Kathy began working at the Rye YMCA in 2003 at the membership service desk and then transitioned to working in the Afterschool, Teen, and Gymnastics department. In 2005, she became a full time employee overseeing the Gymnastics Program and Camp. In June of 2016, she transitioned into her current role of Camp, Family and Teen Director. Kathy graduated college with a Bachelor’s degree specializing in Psychology and is in the process of completing a duel masters in Childhood and Special Education grades 1-6. She enjoys singing, dancing, and spending time with my daughter, husband, and dog Oreo!

Liliana Gudino
Child Care Director
Discovery, STEAM & Adventure Camps, LITS and CITS

Heather Camacho
Kinder Camp Director

Melissa Lewis
Senior Program Director, Sports and Recreation
Sports and Gymnastics Camp

Melissa has been working for the Rye YMCA since She started out as a part time instructor, and moved to Gymnastics Director/Gymnastics Camp Director a few years later and is now the Rye Y’s Sports and Recreation Director overseeing all gymnastics, youth sports, and adult sports programs, as well camp. She teaches our preschool, progressive, and team programs. Melissa was involved with competitive gymnastics for many years and ended as a level 9 gymnast. She grew up in Eastchester and graduated from Westchester Community College. Melissa is certified by USA Gymnastics University in safety certification. She enjoys reading, riding her motorcycle, and spending time with her husband, son, dog, and cat.

Tatum Nussbaum:
Sports Camp Director
Tatum has been working at the Rye Y since 2006. She started as an instructor for our pre-school gymnastics and progressive classes then progressed to pre team, talent, and assistant coach of the competitive team. Her new position is Assistant Director of sports and recreation and Sports Camp director. Tatum graduated from IONA College with an Elemenatry Education degree. Her hobbies include raising my 16 year old daughter and my puppy, as well as obstacle course racing and mma fighting.