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WEEKEND AWAYWHERE A
Family Retreats FROST VALLEY YMCA
MEANS MEMORIES FOR LIFE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
• Family Retreats
• Specialty Programs
• Pull Out Poster/Calendar
• Scout Programs
• How to Register
• Accommodations
• Rates
• Overnight Camps
• About Frost Valley
• Camp Map
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“A weekend we’ll never forget!”
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SOMETHING FOR EVERY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY
P.S. This brochure highlights our scheduled theme weekends, but you are welcome to join us at Frost Valley YMCA throughout the season. We are open to groups, families, and individuals every weekend from September through June.
Whether yours is a big family or you’re a young couple just starting out, we can all benefit from setting aside a
little time for sharing experiences that turn into lifelong memories. No matter your age or your gender, your likes or
dislikes, we can all appreciate slowing down our busy lives to take in a sunset over a serene mountain lake. It makes
no difference if your children are in pre-school or if they have children of their own now, we can all benefit from
opportunities for exploration, play, and learning.
Here at Frost Valley, we believe that everyone deserves opportunities for bonding with the people who mean most
to them. This is why we invite you and your family to join us on our 5,500 acres in the Catskills. Come hike our many
trails, enjoy scenic views such as High Falls, take a canoe out with your children on Lake Cole, or test your courage on
our high ropes elements like the zipline. These are the moments that turn a simple weekend away in the mountains
into traditions that last for generations to come.
Join us in the autumn, when the foliage is at its peak and activities include making apple cider, painting pumpkins, and
going on hayrides. Visit in the winter for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing, or simply warming up by the
fireplace with a good book and cup of hot cocoa. The springtime is perfect for exploring the wildflowers along our
trails, stargazing at our observatory, or sharing songs and stories around the campfire. Even adults can go back to
summer camp during our Family Camp in late August, a chance to swim in the lake, practice your archery skills, or go
horseback riding.
Although the seasons may change, the children may be getting bigger, the family spreading out, the job getting
busier, we all deserve not just time away, but time together. Frost Valley is where families come to grow closer, build
traditions, and make new memories. We can’t wait for your family to join us here in the Valley.
Sincerely, Group and Family Retreats Staff Frost Valley YMCA
(845) 985-2291 x 450
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FAMILY RETREATS
Family time is the BEST time!
Healthy cooking with mom!Ready to zipline!
Horseback riding adventures!
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FAMILY CAMPAugust 23-28, 2015Contact us for special rates!
ALUMNI REUNIONSeptember 4-7, 2015Contact us for special rates!
LABOR DAY WEEKENDSeptember 4-7, 2015
Say goodbye to summer and hello to a new school year with this
end-of-season celebration weekend. Enjoy three days here in the Valley,
climbing, hiking, boating, ziplining, arts and crafts, sports and games
and much more! Join us for a Labor Day tradition – our annual BBQ-style
dinner Saturday evening. Space fills quickly, register today!
Calling all Frost Valley YMCA alumni! We welcome you back to reconnect
with Frost Valley, old friends and new. Join the classic camp activities like
hikes to High Falls, Newspaper Fashion Show, Bombardment, USB, Geronimo,
candle-making and more. Or, simply relax under Big Tree for some cloud
appreciation. We look forward to this gathering every 5 years, so be sure to
register. Two- and three-night stays available. Join in on our auction! Bring
the whole family and check out our affordable children’s rates.
Families join us year after year, generation after generation, for this Frost
Valley annual favorite. Swim in Lake Cole, take out a canoe or rowboat,
hike to High Falls, create masterpieces in an arts and crafts class, test
your courage on our high ropes elements like the zipline, perfect your
archery skills and so much more! Join us for our evening square dance,
World Service Auction, or “Family Follies!” This is a chance for adults to be
a kid again and the kids’ opportunity to show their families what summer
camp is all about! Space fills quickly, register today!
Time together Striving to reach the top! “Woo Hoo!”
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FAMILY SAMPLER WEEKENDS AT EAST VALLEY RANCHSeptember 4-7, 2015
Oct 30-Nov 1, 2015
FATHER CHILD CAMPING WEEKENDSeptember 11-13, 2015Stay in a platform tent, rustic cabin, or yurt and pay only $129 per person!
Dads, whether you’re looking to introduce the great outdoors to your
little one or to explore the woods with your teen, this is the perfect
bonding weekend. Rough it in a platform tent, hike the trails, fish the
streams and lake, explore the woods, go down the zipline, and make
lots of great memories together. You can also climb our Y-Tower, give
archery a try, explore our Nature and Raptor Centers, and even go on a
Sasquatch hunt! Surprise your child with your outdoor skills and make
lifelong memories.
Learning to ride Fun with dad! Learning archery
ABOUT EAST VALLEY RANCH
East Valley Ranch is located on a stretch of fields and woodlands along the
Neversink River. Surrounded by panoramic mountain views and picturesque
horse pastures, the grounds feature a 26-stall horse barn, high and low
ropes courses, arts and crafts studio, outdoor game areas and scenic
viewpoints to enjoy the beauty of the Catskills. After exploring our hiking
trails that cover miles of wilderness, you’ll appreciate our fresh and tasty
meals prepared on-site by our private chefs, who are always happy to
accommodate special requests and dietary needs.
Bring your family to East Valley Ranch to enjoy a weekend working with
and riding horses. With no experience necessary, you’ll enjoy horseback
riding, caring for horses, and learning horse facts. Minimum age for
children is 7. Venture to our educational farm to meet our animals,
tour the gardens, and taste fresh produce. Hike along our scenic trails,
challenge yourself on our high and low ropes courses, and much more.
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COLUMBUS DAY WEEKENDOctober 9-12, 2015
Y GUIDE ALUMNI WEEKENDNovember 13-15, 2015Special rate of $145 per person! Each additional youth $129 after parent and first child.
HALLOWEEN WEEKENDSOctober 16-18, 2015
October 23-25, 2015
Enjoy the Catskill Mountain foliage at its finest and your family will have a
blast hiking, climbing, canoeing, creating arts and crafts, and more. Don’t
miss our annual boat regatta! Bring your recyclable materials (soda bottles,
plastic crates, etc.) and design your vessel with our assistance and available
supplies. Test your craft on Biscuit Brook for the chance to win a special
prize! You’ll also enjoy a performance in the Castle by the Bronx Opera.
We offer two weekends in October for spook-tacular events! With costume
parades, pumpkin painting, mask making, and apple cidering, Halloween
has never been so eerily exciting. When the sun goes down, we have
something for guests of all ages. Win prizes in our silly Halloween games
for the little ones or the brave at heart can test their courage walking
through our haunted trail…if you dare!
Former Y-Guide Dads, set aside a special time to be with your children, to
relish in the freedom, joy, and power of play. Those moments of quality time
together will build a lifetime of trust and connection. Frost Valley’s 5,500
acres are a natural playground that brings out the adventurous spirit in
us all. While here, you have the freedom to explore! Programming includes
all of our traditional camp favorites: hiking, climbing, canoeing, sports
and games, arts and crafts, stargazing, and telling stories by the fire. So,
whether you want to connect with former Y-Guide Alumni or let your entire
family have the Frost Valley experience, this is the weekend for you!
Dad the artist! Pumpkin painting Zipline memories
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HOLIDAY FAMILY CAMPDecember 26, 2015 to January 3, 2016Enjoy 1/2 price rates on modern, camp-style lodging.
VOLUNTEER WORK WEEKENDNovember 13-15, 2015
March 18-20, 2016
April 29-May 1, 2016$25 per volunteer, $129 for additional guests participating in regular programs (for camp-style lodging).
FESTIVAL OF THE HOLIDAYS WEEKENDDecember 4-6, 2015Special rate of $129 per person for modern camp- style lodging.
The best gift of all is sharing quality time with your family. Kick off
the holiday season with a stress-free weekend at Frost Valley YMCA,
celebrating with your family beneath the Frost Valley Christmas tree. Enjoy
a musical performance by the Bronx Opera before joining us around the
fireplace for hot cocoa and lighting the menorah. Holiday-centered crafts
compliment our traditional camp favorites. This festive weekend will give
your holiday spirit a head start, allowing you to enjoy the true meaning of
the season all winter long!
We are bringing back an old favorite, our Volunteer Work Weekend. Spend
the weekend at Frost Valley giving back to the camp you love. Arrive on
Friday night for a campfire briefing. Be prepared for a full, eight-hour
work volunteer on Saturday, involving a variety of projects. Sunday is
yours to enjoy camp programs through the end of lunch. Volunteers must
be at least 16 years old. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a
non-volunteer adult. All meals and camp-style lodging provided.
Spend quality time with your family in our Catskill Mountain winter
wonderland! Enjoy the winter scenery on our many cross-country ski
trails, go sliding down our tube run, or create a masterpiece in a snow
sculpture contest.* Indoor activities include archery, the climbing wall, and
winter-themed arts and crafts. In the evenings, keep cozy and warm by the
fireplace with a cup of hot cocoa! On New Year’s Eve, join us in the Dining
Hall for an exciting party including line dancing, trivia, plenty of party food,
and cheer during our very own ball drop.
*Weather permitting. Snow tubes, snowshoes, and cross-country skis are provided.
“I did it!” Making apple cider “Nice shot!”
FAMILY WINTER WEEKENDS AT EAST VALLEY RANCHJanuary 1-3, 2016
February 12-15, 2016
March 4-6, 2016
MARTIN LUTHER KING WEEKENDJanuary 15-18, 2016
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East Valley Ranch is a glistening landscape of snow and splendor in the
wintertime. Try cross-country skiing or a half-day snowshoe hike and
explore the true beauty of winter*. Our staff will also teach you survival
skills for the cold, including shelter building, how to start a fire in winter,
and campfire cooking techniques. Learn to track animals in the snow and
how they adapt and thrive in this unique environment. Join us for our family
winter weekend and spend time exploring the Catskills.
*Weather permitting. Snowshoes and cross-country skis are provided.
We know winter well here at Frost Valley YMCA! Martin Luther King
Weekend is the perfect time to slow down, relax, and recharge after the
holidays. Enjoy a winter wonderland of enjoyment, exercise, and adventure,
along with beautiful scenery and nutritious, tasty meals. Enjoy our
cross-country ski and snowshoe trails, ice skating rink on Lake Cole, ice
fishing and a snow tube run.* Warm up indoors at our indoor floor hockey
arena, climbing gym, archery range, and arts and crafts studio. Come home
revitalized and ready to weather the rest of winter after your three-day
weekend in the Valley!
*Weather permitting. Snow tubes, snowshoes, and cross-country skis are provided.
First time cross-country skiing Gearing up for a snowshoe hike Ice fishing on Main Camp
PRESIDENTS’ WEEKFebruary 15-19, 2016Special rate of $129 per person for 2 nights, $173 per person for 3 nights, $218 for 4 nights in modern camp-style lodging.
PRESIDENTS’ DAY FAMILY WEEKENDFebruary 12-15, 2016
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Frost Valley YMCA is a snow lover’s dream come true! With our
cross-country ski trails, ice skating rink, snow tube run, and snowshoe
trails,* your family will experience an idyllic winter weekend. We also offer
ice fishing on Lake Cole, broomball on Reflection Pond, and guided nature
hikes to High Falls and other scenic vistas. When you’re ready to move
indoors, try our climbing gym, archery range, or arts and crafts programs.
Or cozy up next to the fire with a good book and some hot cocoa! Winter at
Frost Valley will warm your heart!
*Weather permitting. Snow tubes, snowshoes, and cross-country skis are provided.
Join us for a 2-4 night stay during your children’s school break. This is a
wonderful opportunity to bring the family together, and we’ll be the host
so you can relax and enjoy spending time with one another. Our winter
wonderland offers you the experience of new thrills and delights in snow
tubing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing,* and more. Test your skills in
climbing and archery or enjoy guided nature hikes and arts and crafts, as well
as a wide variety of other activities, including our annual Snowshoe Olympix!
*Weather permitting. Snow tubes, snowshoes, and cross-country skis are provided.
“I can fly!” Exploring winter Hold on tight!
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MOTHER’S WEEKENDMay 6-8, 2016Moms stay at NO CHARGE with at least one full-paying guest.
ROOTS OF EARTH WEEKENDApril 8-10, 2016Special rate of $99 per person; modern, camp-style lodging is free.
Treat mom (or yourself!) to a relaxing mini-vacation. We take care
of everything so moms can rest, relax, and rejuvenate. Enjoy natural
facials, stretch and meditation classes, guided nature hikes, arts and
crafts, delicious freshly-cooked meals, and much more! Make sure your
family takes advantage of our fully stocked card-making station in our
arts and crafts studio to make something special for mom!
Picking veggiesWorking in the garden A little dirt never hurt
We are all part of a huge web of life that relies on the health of Mother
Earth. Spend a weekend enjoying, celebrating and protecting our Earth
together. Learn more sustainable ways of living and feel good about
your impact on the earth. Walk away with tangible action plans to be a
steward of our planet.
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FATHER’S WEEKENDJune 10-12, 2016Dads stay at NO CHARGE with at least one full-paying guest.
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKENDMay 27-30, 2016
Kick off summer with Memorial Day Weekend a Frost Valley YMCA – the
perfect place to welcome the warmer months with outdoor activities for
the whole family! Programs include climbing, hiking, archery, canoeing,
ziplining, and high adventure activities. Spend the weekend relaxing with
natural facials, stretch and meditation classes, and stargazing at the
observatory. Don’t miss our 3rd Annual Family Field Day!
Surprise your dad with an epic adventure! Discover the joys of nature with
your family and celebrate all that Dad does for you. Experience nature
at its finest. Programs include climbing, hiking, archery, primitive skills
classes, canoeing, ziplining, adventure courses, arts and crafts, sports and
games, and much more!
“So much fun!” “Dad taught me to paddle!” Off on a hike!
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LABOR DAY WEEKENDSeptember 2-5, 2016
FAMILY CAMPAugust 21-26, 2016Contact us for special rates!
Families join us year after year, generation after generation, for this Frost
Valley annual favorite. Swim in Lake Cole, take out a canoe or rowboat,
hike to High Falls, create masterpieces at arts and crafts, test your
courage on our high ropes elements like the zipline, perfect your archery
skills and so much more! This is the adults chance to be a kid again and the
kids’ opportunity to show their families what summer camp is all about!
Say goodbye to summer and hello to a new school year with this
end-of-season celebration weekend. Enjoy three days here in the Valley,
filled with climbing, hiking, boating, ziplining, arts and crafts, sports and
games and much more! Join us for a classic Labor Day tradition – our
annual BBQ-style dinner Saturday evening.
FAMILY SAMPLER WEEKEND AT EAST VALLEY RANCHSeptember 2-5, 2016
Bring your family to East Valley Ranch to enjoy a weekend working with
and riding horses, as well as exploring a wide variety of other activities.
With no experience necessary, enjoy horseback riding, caring for horses,
and learning horse facts. Minimum age for children is 7. Venture to our
educational farm to meet our animals, tour the gardens, and taste fresh
produce. Hike along our scenic trails, challenge yourself on our ropes
courses, and much more.
Exploring with momOn the cable bridge Reaching new heights
SPECIALTY PROGRAMS
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Learning needle felting
Making new friendsDual zipline!
Boating on the lake together
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BGSA 24-HOUR FAMILY COURSESAugust 1-2, 2015
August 29-30, 2015
September 19-20, 2015
24-Hour Family Course:
These courses are designed to inspire fathers and sons and mothers and
daughters to get out in to the back country and have a great adventure
BGSA style. The course has been designed for parents and 10-17 year
old children.
BEAR GRYLLS SURVIVAL ACADEMYThe new Bear Grylls Survival Academy is now offering survival courses at Frost Valley YMCA! The world’s most recognizable face of survival and outdoor adventure, Bear Grylls, brings the ultimate in self-rescue skills, delivered by his handpicked team of highly trained experts. For more information please contact [email protected] or visit frostvalley.org/BGSA 2016 Dates coming soon!
Learning water crossing skillsGetting down and dirty! In our homemade shelter
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BGSA 24-HOUR ADULT COURSESSeptember 12-13, 2015
September 26-27, 2015
October 3-4, 2015
October 17-18, 2015
BGSA 5-DAY EXTREME ADULT COURSEAugust 17-21, 2015
24-Hour Adult Course:
Bears team of highly trained experts will facilitate learning, offer advice
and guide participants through this grueling 24 hour course. These
courses are limited to only 12 participants over the age of 18 who must be
physically fit and active.
5-Day Extreme Adult Course:
This is an intensive 5 day survival skills course which culminates in a
challenging 36 hour expedition, putting your new found skills to the
ultimate test.
Learning to start a fireFamily time in the woods Try a strange new cuisine
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MILITARY FAMILY WEEKENDSOctober 16-18, 2015
June 10-12, 2016Active military and veterans come FREE. Modern, camp-style lodging is also FREE. Friends and family pay $129.
LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA WEEKENDSSeptember 18-20, 2015
June 3-5, 2016Cancer survivors come at NO CHARGE (once each year). Friends and family stay for $129, modern, camp-style lodging.
Frost Valley YMCA is proud to be the first camp to join the LIVESTRONG®
at the YMCA movement. Cancer survivors and their families enjoy retreats
to help build a firm path to wellness in Spirit, Mind, and Body. These
weekends allow survivors a chance to connect with others who have shared
a similar journey and to reconnect with friends and family in a spectacular,
natural setting. With our focus on wellness and camaraderie, our nurturing
environment can accommodate any specific need.
This weekend is reserved for first-time participants (cancer survivor’s who’ve
never come to a LIVESTRONG weekend at Frost Valley before). Alumni
(survivor’s who’ve already been to a LIVESTRONG weekend) can join us any
available weekend from Labor Day to Father’s Day, for the same special rate.
We are so grateful for the service of our active military and veterans, and
this special weekend is in their honor. Please bring your families and join us
for a Frost Valley family-style weekend created to help you relax, recharge
and reconnect. Activities will focus on enjoying nature, fitness, creativity
and each other. We thank you for your service!
Mask-making with dadSoaring through the trees Arts & crafts with mom
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AUTISM SUPPORT WEEKENDSMarch 18-20, 2016
June 10-12, 2016Guest with Autism stays FREE. Friends and family stay for $129 in modern, camp-style lodging.
Autism Family Support Weekends at Frost Valley YMCA provide families
opportunities for friendship, support, and networking, as well as the
potential to relax, play, and forget for a few days the pressures of daily
life. Activities encourage guests to experience, as a family, new adventures
– including sports and games, arts and crafts, climbing, hiking, canoeing,
and exploring the Catskill Mountains!
Meet other families, make new friends, and watch your child develop
relationships and build confidence while trying new things or enjoying old
favorites, all with the assurance that you are part of a community who
understands your journey. Your family’s needs come first! Frost Valley
staff is here to take care of the details, including lodging, specially adapted
programming, and special dietary needs (with advanced notice), so that
you can relax, have fun, and make friends.
QUILT & CRAFT WEEKEND*November 6-8, 2015*Contact us for special rates and our $20 referral incentive!
Please join us as we celebrate 20 years of Quilting in the Valley for our
special anniversary weekend. Sign up for your choice of one out of 4
offered classes. If quilting, choose Fussy Cut to Fabulous: Twenty Blocks,
A Gaggle of Geese, Twenty Tips and Tricks for Versatile Quilting Blocks,
or Turning Twenty Just Got Better. Or join us to work with wool in our
Fiber Series! Enjoy deliciously prepared meals, including hot soups, salad,
and vegan options. Make new friends in an atmosphere that celebrates
camaraderie.
Being silly in the nature roomHigh Falls gets two thumbs up! Discovering pond life
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HIKING CLUB GATHERINGApril 15-17, 2016$129 per person, modern camp- style lodging 1/2 price.
The perfect time to hike Frost Valley’s over 5,000 acres or be shuttled
to some of our local trail heads to visit a Fire Tower, crest Slide Mountain
or visit Giant Ledge. Make new friends from a network of hiking clubs.
All meals are provided, as well as activities on camp when you are not
enjoying the trail. Non-hiking family and friends can enjoy Frost Valley’s
fun and exciting regular family programming.
WOMEN’S WELLNESS WEEKEND*April 1-3, 2016*Contact us for special rates!
Out on the trailsSculpting body and mind Express yourself!
Ladies, come together to educate, empower, and enliven yourselves in
the serene, supportive environment here at Frost Valley YMCA. Over the
weekend, we explore the roles that women play—from daughter, friend,
wife, and mother to over-stressed career woman—and the oftentimes
hidden spirit within us that longs for expression. Through inspiring
lectures, discussions, exercises, journaling, creative arts and movement,
and guided nature hikes, we come to know ourselves in new ways. By
pressing pause on our multi-tasking daily lives, we have the time, space,
and inspiration to rest, relax, and listen deeply during this powerful,
rejuvenating weekend full of surprises!
Previous Years’ Classes and Presenters Have Included:
• Tai Chi • Pottery
• Therapeutic Massage • Hiking
• Zumba • Ziplining
• Yoga • Cooking Classes
• Qi Gong • Bokwa
• Watercolor Painting • Broadway Dancing
• Needle Felting • And much, much more!
• Knitting
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SCOUT PROGRAMS
Learning to horseback ride
Making apple cider - Yum!Having fun sledding!
Trying new healthy recipes
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MAIN CAMP SCOUT PROGRAMS
GIRL SCOUTS NATURALISTAT MAIN CAMP
October 23-25, 2015
GIRL SCOUTS ADVENTURES IN LEADERSHIPAT MAIN CAMP
November 6-8, 2015
Our Main Camp offers availability for up to 650 guests, easily accommodating large councils yet also providing
a personalized experience for individual troops. $129 per person includes programs, lodging, and all meals
for 2 nights.
Explore Frost Valley’s outdoor environment as a Naturalist, through forest,
wildlife and water ecology, hikes, a trip to the observatory, and more!
BADGES: Brownie Naturalist, Junior Naturalist, Cadette Naturalist,
Senior Naturalist
BOY SCOUT & CUB SCOUT WEEKENDSAT MAIN CAMP
November 13-15, 2015
March 4-6, 2016
Frost Valley YMCA is proud to support Boy Scouts of America in its effort
to build character, train young people in the responsibilities of citizenship,
and develop personal fitness. We provide the perfect environment for
challenging your scouts to reach new heights. Cub Scouts work toward
their Geology and Hiking belt loops and pins. Webelos work toward their
Geology, Forester, Naturalist, and Outdoorsman activity badges, as well as
their Engineer pins. Boy Scouts work toward their Environmental Science
merit badges and their Geology merit badges.
Develop communication techniques, responsible decision making,
and leadership skills that build trust and teamwork on adventure
courses such as the climbing tower, flying squirrel, zipline, and more!
Call to find out which badges your troop can work toward during this
adventurous weekend.
Learning new thingsWorking as a team Map and compass skills
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GIRL SCOUTS A HEALTHIER YOUAT MAIN CAMP
December 4-6, 2015
GIRL SCOUTS A JOURNEYAT MAIN CAMP
March 11-13, 2016
GIRL SCOUTS CAMPING ADVENTUREAT MAIN CAMP
May 20-22, 2016
GIRL SCOUTS WONDERS OF WINTERAT MAIN CAMP
January 29-31, 2016
February 5-7, 2016
Explore the natural world as we get closer to spring, through activities
like hiking, animal tracking, wildlife ecology, and more!
BADGES: Brownie Hiker, Junior Flower, Cadette Trees, Senior Sky
Learn about camping, orienteering, fire building, hiking, climbing,
canoeing, and more as we transition into warmer weather and work
toward the Outdoor and Adventure Skill Building Badges.
BADGES: Brownie Hiker, Junior Flower, Cadette Trees, Senior Sky
We’ll learn about taking care of ourselves by exercising together,
making healthy food choices, focusing on responsible decision
making, and using clean and natural products!
BADGES: Brownie My Best Self, Junior Staying Fit,
Cadette Eating for Beauty, Senior Women’s Health
Explore the Catskills with your troop and new friends you’ll make
along the way. Enjoy cross-country skiing, snow tubing, and
all that Frost Valley has to offer in the winter. Warm up with a
healthy snack prepared by you in our new Healthy Home Kitchen.
Exploring natureHaving a blast! Ready to ski!
EAST VALLEY RANCH GIRL SCOUT PROGRAMSEast Valley Ranch, just 12 miles from Main Camp, offers both a bed-and-breakfast style lodge that sleeps up to 35
guests, as well as seasonal Mongolian yurts that sleep an additional 60 guests. This secluded location allows for programs
tailored specifically for your troop’s needs and goals. Prices range from $159 - $185 per person based on lodging
and include programs and meals.
ADVENTURES IN CAMPINGAT EAST VALLEY RANCH
September 11-13, 2015
January 29-31, 2016
March 18-20, 2016
May 13-15, 2016
HORSEMANSHIPAT EAST VALLEY RANCH
September 18-20, 2015
April 22-24, 2016
April 29-May 1, 2016
May 6-8, 2016
May 20-22, 2016
June 10-12, 2016
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Develop camping skills such as knot tying, fire building,
outdoor survival, and campfire cooking. Your troop will
also learn about wildlife during both day and night hikes!
BADGES: Brownie Bugs & Hiker, Junior Flowers &
Camping, Cadette Trees & Trailblazing, Senior Sky
& Adventurer
Spend a weekend learning all
about and riding horses! Learn
about grooming, tacking, horse
health, and care. In addition
to horses, you will get to try a
few of our traditional weekend
activities as well. Program
varies slightly depending on
age, please contact us for
more information.
Pond exploration“Let’s do this!” Fire building - in SNOW!
DOWN ON THE FARMAT EAST VALLEY RANCH
September 25-27, 2015
April 1-3, 2016
HEALTHY LIVINGAT EAST VALLEY RANCH
December 4-6, 2015
FIRST AIDAT EAST VALLEY RANCH
December 18-20, 2015
Learn about livestock animals and their care, plus how produce is
grown, harvested and prepared to make delicious garden-fresh meals!
BADGES: Brownie Pets & Snack, Junior Simple Meals, Cadette
Helper & New Cuisines, Senior Voice for Animals & Locavore
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ART & NATUREAT EAST VALLEY RANCH
January 8-10, 2016
February 19-21, 2016
April 8-10, 2016
HIKING & SENSESAT EAST VALLEY RANCH
November 13-15, 2015
February 26-28, 2016
April 15-17, 2016
Let the season’s natural backdrop inspire your artistic creations while
exploring the outdoors to motivate new art techniques!
BADGES: Brownie Painting, Junior Drawing, Cadette Comic
Artist, Senior Collage
Learn to plan for day hikes by finding out what to wear, how to prepare
snacks, and what gear to pack. On the trail, discover new and exciting facts
about the forest and the wildlife within it!
BADGES: Brownie Hiker & Senses, Junior Camping & Detective, Cadette
Trailblazing & Special Agent, Senior Adventurer & Truth Seeker
Learn from our on-site medical staff the basics you need to help in
an emergency!
BADGES: Brownie First Aid, Junior First Aid, Cadette First Aid,
Senior First Aid
Learn how to improve your health with special classes on making
healthy food choices, enjoying regular exercise, and using clean and
natural products!
BADGES: Brownie My Best Self, Junior Staying Fit, Cadette Eating
for Beauty, Senior Women’s Health
HOW TO REGISTER
STEP ONE: PICK YOUR DATESBrowse this brochure with your family or group and decide when you would like to join us. If you’d like to visit us during a weekend that is not listed, contact us—we are open to weekend visitors from September to June!
STEP TWO: CHOOSE A LODGING STYLECheck out our Lodging Accommodations on the following page to see what type of lodge will suit your family. From rustic cabins to hotel-style rooms, we have quite the selection.
STEP THREE: CALCULATE YOUR RATEOnce you’ve chosen a lodge, look at our Lodge and Participant Rates Worksheet to calculate your price. Add the lodging rate to the participant rate per the number of people in your family. Remember to check to see if your weekend has special rates!
STEP FOUR: BOOK YOUR RETREAT!Contact us at [email protected] or give us a call at 845-985-2291 ext 450. If you have any specific questions about the programs we offer, contact us at [email protected] or 845-985-2291 ext 450.
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Bullseye beware!
“Watch this, mom!”
“I learned to ski!”Ziplining sisters!
CABINS• Cabins 13-17
1 room sleep 10, 1 room sleeps 2 Capacity: 12
• Cabins 21-25 & 31-40 1 room sleep 8, 1 room sleeps 2 Capacity: 10
DORM STYLE• Biscuit Lodge
6 rooms sleep 4 ea., 2 rooms sleep 6 ea. Capacity: 36 Minimum: 29
• Hayden Lodge 2 dorms sleep 14 ea., 1 room sleeps 4 Capacity: 32 Minimum: 26
• Hird Lodge 1 dorm sleeps 8, 1 dorm sleeps 10, 2 rooms sleep 4 ea., 1 room sleeps 6 Capacity: 32 Minimum: 26
• Turrell Lodge Main dorm sleeps 4, 2 rooms sleep 6 ea., 1 room sleeps 2 Capacity: 18 Minimum: 14
HOME STYLE* • Fly Fishing Cottage
3 rooms sleep 2 ea., Couch sleeps 2 Capacity: 6
*SEASONAL: Spring & Fall
HOME STYLE • Friendship House
6 rooms sleep 2 ea. Capacity: 12
FORSTMANN CASTLE • Forstmann Castle
11 rooms sleep 2 ea., 1 room sleeps 1 Capacity: 23 Minimum: 18
HOTEL STYLE • Lakeview Lodge
23 rooms sleep 4 ea., 1 room sleeps 2 ADA rooms available Capacity: 96
INN STYLE • East Valley Lodge
6 rooms sleep 3-4 ea., 3 rooms sleep 4 ea., 1 room sleeps 3, 1 room sleeps 2-4 Capacity: 43 Minimum: 14
LODGES• Scott Lodge
• Wolff Lodge
• Snow Lodge
• Bodman Lodge
• Day Lodge
• Kellogg Lodge
LODGES 2 rooms sleep 4 ea., 2 rooms sleep 6 ea. Capacity: 20 Minimum: 16
SUPER LODGES• Hyde & Watson Lodge
• Kresge Lodge
• Howard E. Quirk Lodge 4 rooms sleep 10 ea. Capacity: 40 Minimum: 32
• Hussey Lodge 11 rooms sleep 6 ea., 2 rooms sleep 4 ea. Capacity: 74 Minimum: 59
LEADERSHIP LODGE• Leadership Lodge
4 rooms sleep 10 ea. Capacity: 56 Minimum: 44
PLATFORM TENTS • Sequoia Village Tents
9 tents sleep 4 ea.
YURTS*• East Valley Ranch Yurts
5 yurts sleep 12 ea.
• Sequoia Village Yurts 3 yurts sleep 12 ea.
*SEASONAL: May - October
ACCOMMODATION NAME NO. OF ROOMS PRIVATE BATH SHARED BATH MEETING ROOM FIREPLACE
Forstmann Castle 12 4 4 4Lakeview 24 4 4 4Friendship House 6 4 4East Valley Lodge 11 4 4 4Fly Fishing Cottage 3 4 4Hyde & Watson 4 4 4 4Kresge 4 4 4 4Howard E. Quirk 4 4 4 4Leadership Lodge 4 4Hussey 13 4 4 4Scott 4 4 4Wolff 4 4 4Snow 4 4 4Bodman 4 4 4Day 4 4 4Kellogg 4 4 4Biscuit 8 4 4 4Hayden 3 4 4 4Hird 5 4 4Turrell 3 4 4 4Cabin 1 4
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PARTICIPANT RATEPER PERSONIncludes meals & programs, age 5 & under free
2 NIGHTSFri evening snack to Sun lunch
3 NIGHTSFri evening snack to Mon lunch
$129 $173
LODGE RATE (MAIN CAMP)ROOM RATE LODGE RATE
2 NIGHTS 3 NIGHTS 2 NIGHTS 3 NIGHTSPlatform Tents (Sequoia Village) - - $38 $57Yurts (Sequoia Village) $38 $57Rustic Cabins (31-40) - - $118 $177Modern Cabins (20s) - - $202 $303Modern Cabins (Teens) - - $324 $486Biscuit - - $1,376 $2,064Hayden - -
$1,220 $1,830Hird - -Turrell - - $684 $1,026Bodman
$250 $375 $1,000 $1,500
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Castle $256 $384 $3,072 $4,608Lakeview $292 $438 $7,008 $10,512Lakeview (Suite) $396 $594 - -Friendship House $298 $447 $1,788 $2,682
Fly Fishing Cottage
MEALS AND PROGRAMS ARE NOT INCLUDED
WEEKDAY Sun - Thurs
$195 per night
WEEKEND Fri & Sat
$265 per night
CALCULATE YOUR PRICE:Participant Rate
# of Participants over age 5 xSUBTOTAL =
Add Room/Lodge Rate +
GRAND TOTAL =
* For East Valley Ranch rates, please contact [email protected]
LODGE & PARTICIPANT RATES
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WINTER SLEEPAWAY CAMPDec 28, 2015-Jan 1, 2016
SUMMER SLEEPAWAY CAMPSSESSION 1: June 26-July 8, 2016
SESSION 2: July 10-22, 2016
SESSION 3: July 24-Aug 5, 2016
SESSION 4: August 7-19, 2016
From winter arts and crafts and indoor climbing to snow tubing and sledding, camp-life
is filled with excitement! Build sportsmanship at Frost Valley’s winter Olympix and ring
in the new year with us on December 31! Bus transportation available from Montclair,
New Jersey and Brooklyn, New York.
OVERNIGHT CAMPS
Bear Grylls Survival Academy Teen Summer Programs
This six-day extreme course is led by survival professionals trained by the Bear
Grylls Survival Academy. Campers gain dozens of skills as they are put to the test
in thrilling survival and endurance scenarios.
Camp Wawayanda (Grades 2-7)
This overnight camp, offered in one- and two-week sessions, offers young
campers a traditional summer camp experience guided by positive role models.
Camp Henry Hird (Grades 8-10)
Our overnight camp for teens offers ample opportunity for gaining independence,
forming lifelong bonds, and taking on healthy challenges.
Farm Camp (Grades 2-10)
Located just 12 miles from main camp, Farm Camp gives children the experience of
working on a 515-acre farm as well as traditional overnight camp experiences.
Teen Adventure Camp (Ages 12-17)
Campers choose from sailing in Vermont, climbing in Maine, volunteering for
Habitat for Humanity, living in yurts at Adventure Village on main camp, and more!
East Valley Ranch Horse Camp (Ages 10-16)
This all-girls, overnight horse camp allows first-time riders the chance to learn a
new pastime and seasoned equestrians an opportunity to improve their skills.
Mustang Village (Ages 7-10)
A program designed for young girls who want to spend more time at the barn and
still participate in traditional camp activities. Have your own horse for two weeks,
and spend several hours each day riding.
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ABOUT FROST VALLEY YMCAA Summer Camp – All Year Long
Surrounded by Catskill Mountain peaks just 2 ½ hours north of New York City, Frost Valley YMCA is a summer camp at
heart—all year long, for both kids and kids at heart.
We provide year-round access to nature, adventure, and education to people of all ages and abilities, from summer camp
and school programs to group and family retreats to equestrian and other specialty groups.
Our TEAMBUILDING PROGRAMS focus on conflict resolution, communication, and goal setting, to allow corporate,
professional, and educational groups the opportunity to learn effective and fun ways to work together toward mutual
goals through problem solving challenges and adventure courses.
The TOKYO-FROST VALLEY PARTNERSHIP provides a home base for Japanese families to receive regular support and
take a respite from the work, school, and social stresses of life in a foreign country. All programming is coordinated with
YMCAs in Westchester and New York City.
Our SCHOOL PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT partners with educators to design and conduct programs that meet New York
and New Jersey state curriculum standards as well as the requirements of the New York City Watershed Education Grants.
In our vast outdoor classroom, learning is experiential and student-centered, focusing on the environment, character and
group development.
At EAST VALLEY RANCH, surrounded by hundreds of acres of forest, fields, and trails, guests are free to enjoy a slower
pace. You may opt for total privacy and the freedom to create your own weekend retreat schedule or allow Frost Valley
staff to customize a program for you from our many offerings, including horseback riding, adventure challenges, hiking,
arts and crafts, and much more.
Frost Valley’s OUTDOOR SPORTING MEMBERSHIPS provide nature enthusiasts access to 5,500 acres of forest, fields,
lakes, rivers, and trails to hike, camp, fish, and hunt.
DINING AT FROST VALLEY includes a vast array of options from the nutritionally-balanced “typical” kid fare, to
traditional family favorites, to gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and/or vegan options to meet the dietary needs of all of
our guests.
GUENTHER FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER, a state-of-the-art healthcare facility located on main camp, is staffed by EMTs
and registered nurses 24 hours a day. The health and well-being of Frost Valley YMCAs guests is our top priority.
Frost Valley YMCA’s ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN is vital to our mission. Without the generous support of donors, we
would not be able to provide financial assistance and impactful programming to individuals who otherwise would not
experience it.
PROJECT 332 - ARE YOU IN? Visit project332.org
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Frost Valley YMCA is a values-driven organization that fosters youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility through outdoor educational and recreational programs for all.
REMEMBER! This brochure highlights our scheduled theme weekends, but you are welcome to join us at Frost Valley YMCA throughout the season. We are open to groups, families, and individuals every weekend from September through June.
