visit for a weekend, build traditions for generations

VISIT FOR A WEEKENDBUILD TRADITIONS FOR GENERATIONS

Family RetreatsFROST VALLEY YMCA

Frost Valley YMCA puts Judeo/Christian principles into practice through year-round programs that

build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

We are guided in this pursuit by our core values which serve as pathways for our guests as they bond with nature

and each other: Caring, Community, Diversity, Honesty, Inclusiveness, Respect, Responsibility, and Stewardship.

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SOMETHING FOR EVERY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY A Letter from the CEO

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.

In raising my own family, I always felt strongly that we all deserve opportunities for bonding with the people who mean most to us. This is why I invite you and your family to join us here at Frost Valley YMCA. 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 skating, 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, make new memories, and build traditions. We can’t wait for your family to join us here in the Valley.

Sincerely,

Jerry Huncosky CEO

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.

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11 BEAR GRYLLS SURVIVAL ACADEMY

12 LOOKING AHEAD

13 HOW TO REGISTER

14 LODGING

15 RATES

16 FOR PARENTS & OTHER ADULTS

20 FOR KIDS

25 CAMP MAP

26 ABOUT FROST VALLEY

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Summer Family CampAugust 24-29, 2014The end of summer is bittersweet, but this special week is a perennial favorite for many families – and it’s the only time of year guests can swim in Lake Cole! Other family camp favorites include ziplining and other high elements, boating, archery, horseback riding, playing sports and games, and creating arts and crafts. Join us for our rodeo, world service auction, camp dance, Family Field Day, and other exciting all-camp activities! Special during this week, our Tokyo Partnership program offers Japanese cultural history lessons, including traditional arts and crafts and demonstrations.

Labor Day WeekendAugust 29 - September 1, 2014This end-of-season bash is a great way to bid adieu to summer, so new family memories can warm your heart all year long. Available activities include climbing, hiking, archery, canoeing, ziplining, arts and crafts, sports and games, and much more! Join us for a classic Labor Day tradition – our annual BBQ Saturday evening. Afterward, meet us around the campfire for songs, skits, and s’mores. Sunday evening is movie night! We have a special outdoor screening of a family favorite – Wall-E!

Columbus Day WeekendOctober 10-13, 2014Enjoy 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. Finally, test your craft on Biscuit Brook for the chance to win a special prize!

Halloween Theme Weekends October 17-19, October 24-26,& October 31 - November 2, 2014This year, we’re offering THREE weekends of 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!

FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

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LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA Weekends September 12-14, 2014 & June 5-7, 2015Frost Valley YMCA is proud to be the first camp to join the LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA movement. We provide retreats for cancer survivors and their families 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.

The above dates are 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 come for a LIVESTRONG weekend) can join us any available weekend from Labor Day to Father’s Day, for the same rates below.

These weekends are FREE to cancer survivors (once each year). Friends and families stay at a reduced rate of $122 per person. This includes a two-night stay in one of our modern camp-style lodges, nutritious meals from Saturday breakfast through Sunday lunch, and all program activities.

Festival of the Holidays Weekend December 5-7, 2014The 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 musical performances by the Bronx Opera and the Lakeland Youth Symphony before joining us around the fireplace for hot cocoa. 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! Lodging for this weekend is free!

Family Holiday Camp December 26, 2014 – January 1, 2015Spend 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, our Dining Hall is the host to an exciting party including line dancing, trivia and plenty of party food! Take advantage of our half-price, 4-room style lodge rates during this special event.

Martin Luther King Weekend January 16-19, 2015We 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 trails, snowshoe trials, 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.


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Presidents’ Day Family Weekend February 13-16, 2015Frost Valley YMCA is a snow lover’s dream come true! With our many 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 is whatever warms your heart! Extend your President’s Family Weekend for up to 4 more nights for $122 person.

Presidents’ Week February 16-20, 2015Join 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, snowshoes,* and more. Test your skills in climbing and archery or take pleasure in guided nature hikes and arts and crafts, as well as a wide variety of other activities. Lodging during this week is FREE!

*Weather permitting. Snow tubes, snowshoes, and cross-country skis are provided.

Autism Family Support Weekends:December 12-14, 2014, March 20-22, & June 12-14, 2015Autism 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.

These weekends are FREE to the family member with autism. Friends and family members stay for the reduced rate of $122 per person.

Memorial Day Weekend May 22-25, 2015Kick 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 challenge courses. Spend the weekend relaxing with natural facials, stretch and meditation classes, and stargazing at the observatory. Enjoy our 2nd Annual Family Field Day.


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FAMILY RETREATS AT EAST VALLEY RANCH(an intimate and secluded setting for smaller groups)

Family Horsemanship Weekend September 5-7, 2014Bring your family to East Valley Ranch to enjoy a weekend working with and riding horses, as well as exploring a wide variety of activities like hiking, arts and crafts, and more. With no experience necessary, enjoy horseback riding, caring for horses, and learning horse facts. Minimum age for children is 7.

East Valley Ranch Family Sampler Weekends September 12-14, October 31 - November 2& November 7-9, 2014Venture 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, go horseback riding, and much more. The wide variety of activities offered are sure to please every member of your family.

Family Winter WeekendsJanuary 2-4, & January 16-19, 2015Join us for a half-day snowshoe hike and explore the true beauty of winter. Learn survival skills for freezing temperatures, how to track animals in the snow, and how animals have adapted to survive the Catskill winters. Warm up inside with hot cocoa, arts and crafts, and quiet time with family.

Just Us Girls Weekend May 8-10, 2015This is a weekend just for girls! Join our all-female staff for a wonderful weekend at East Valley Ranch. Everyone has the opportunity to have a riding lesson, take a trail ride, and learn all about horse care. Enjoy high and low ropes activities to build confidence and challenge yourself to reach new heights.

NEW! BEAR GRYLLS SURVIVAL ACADEMY

The new Bear Grylls Survival Academy (BGSA) 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].

24-Hour Family CourseAugust 2-3, August 16-17, September 13-14, September 20-21, & October 4-5, 2014These 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.

24-Hour Adult Survival CourseAugust 30-31, September 27-28, October 11-12, & October 18-19, 2014Bears 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 Dates coming soon!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.


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2015 BGSA courses will be available soon! Visit our website: frostvalley.org/bgsa for updates.


LOOKING AHEAD!It’s never too early to start planning a family getaway! Summer 2015 family retreats:

Summer Family Camp August 23-28, 2015This is one of our busiest events of the year and it’s never too early to start making your plans for next year! 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!

Labor Day Weekend* September 4-7, 2015Say 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 Saturday evening.

*Contact us for 2015-2016 rates.

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.

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 our Program Director, Bob Eddings at [email protected] or 845-985-2291 ext 213.

FROST VALLEY YMCA FAMILY RETREATS EVENTS CALENDAR AUGUST 2014 - SEPTEMBER 2015

COME FOR A WEEKENDBUILD TRADITIONS FOR GENERATIONS

AUGUST 201424-29 • Summer Family Camp

29-Sept 1 • Labor Day Weekend

30-31 • Bear Grylls Survival Academy 24-Hr Adult Course

SEPTEMBER 20145-7 • Father-Son Camping Weekend

5-7 • Family Equestrian Weekend at East Valley Ranch

12-14 • Girl Scouts: Art & Nature at East Valley Ranch

12-14 • Girl Scouts: Primitive Camping Skills at Main Camp

12-14 • LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA Weekend

12-14 • Family Weekend at East Valley Ranch

13-14 • Bear Grylls Survival Academy 24-Hr Family Course


26-28 • Girl Scouts: Down on the Farm at East Valley Ranch


OCTOBER 20143-5 • Girl Scouts: Teamwork & Leadership at East Valley Ranch

3-5 • Girl Scouts: Fall Foliage at Main Camp


10-13 • Columbus Day Weekend


17-19 • Halloween Theme Weekend


24-26 • Halloween Theme Weekend

31-Nov 2 • Quilt & Craft Weekend

31-Nov 2 • Family Weekend at East Valley Ranch

31-Nov 2 • Halloween Theme Weekend

NOVEMBER 20147-9 • Girl Scouts: Adventures in Leadership at Main Camp

7-9 • Family Weekend at East Valley Ranch

14-16 • YMCA Adventure Guide Alumni Fall Weekend

DECEMBER 20145-7 • Girl Scouts: Chef for a Weekend at East Valley Ranch

12-14 • Girl Scouts: A Healthier You at Main Camp

12-14 • Autism Family Support Weekend

26-Jan 1 • Winter Holiday Family Camp

28-Jan 1 • Winter Sleepaway Camp

JANUARY 20152-4 • Family Winter Weekend at East Valley Ranch


16-19 • Martin Luther King Weekend

16-19 • Family Winter Weekend at East Valley Ranch

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FEBRUARY 20156-8 • Girl Scouts: The Wonders of Winter at Main Camp

13-16 • President’s Family Weekend

16-20 • President’s Week Family Camp


27-Mar 1 • Girl Scouts: Chef for a Weekend at East Valley Ranch

MARCH 20156-8 • Cub & Boy Scout Weekend at Main Camp

13-15 • Girl Scouts: A Journey at Main Camp


20-22 • Girl Scouts: Adventures in Camping at East Valley Ranch

27-29 • Women’s Wellness Weekend

27-29 • Girl Scouts: Hiking & Senses at East Valley Ranch

APRIL 201510-12 • Girl Scouts: Brownie Pony Tails at East Valley Ranch


24-26 • Girl Scouts: Horsemanship at East Valley Ranch

MAY 20151-3 • Girl Scouts: Horsemanship at East Valley Ranch


8-10 • Mother’s Weekend

8-10 • Just Us Girls Weekend at East Valley Ranch

15-17 • Girl Scouts: Adventures in Camping at East Valley Ranch

22-25 • Memorial Day Weekend

29-31 • Girl Scouts: Camping Adventure at Main Camp


JUNE 20155-7 • LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA Weekend

5-7 • Girl Scouts: Trailblazers at East Valley Ranch



12-14 • Father’s Weekend

28-Aug 21 • Summer Sleepaway Camps

JULY 2015June 28-Aug 21 • Summer Sleepaway Camps

AUGUST 2015June 28-Aug 21 • Summer Sleepaway Camps

23-28 • Summer Family Camp

SEPTEMBER 20154-7 • Labor Day Weekend

• For The Family • For Parents & Other Adults • For Kids

FROST VALLEY YMCA2000 Frost Valley Road Claryville, NY 12725 (845) 985-2291 frostvalley.org facebook.com/frostvalleyymca frostvalley.org/donate

ACCOMMODATIONS


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

CABINS• Cabins 13-17

1 room sleep 10 ea., 1 room sleeps 2 Capacity: 12

• Cabins 21-25 & 31-40 1 room sleep 8 ea., 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

• 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

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.

LODGE & PARTICIPANT RATES


PARTICIPANT RATEPER PERSONIncludes meals & programs, age 5 & under free

2 NIGHTSFri evening snack to Sun lunch

3 NIGHTSFri evening snack to Mon lunch

$122 $164

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

$312 $468 $1,248 $1,872

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Leadership Lodge $360 $540 $1,420 $2,130Hussey $312 $468 $4,056 $6,084Hyde Watson

$624 $936 $2,496 $3,744Kresge

Quirk

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

$186

WEEKEND Fri & Sat

$253

CALCULATE YOUR PRICE:Participant Rate

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* For East Valley Ranch rates, please contact [email protected]


FOR PARENTS & OTHER ADULTS

Father-Son Camping Weekend September 5-7, 2014Dads, whether you’re looking to introduce the great outdoors to your little guy or to explore the woods with your adult son, this is the perfect guy’s adventure weekend. Rough it in a platform tent, hike the trails, fish the streams and lake, explore the woods, catch bugs, get dirty, and cook over an open fire. 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 sons with your survival skills and make memories just for the guys. Stay in the Sequoia Tents and pay only $122 per person!

Quilt & Craft Weekend October 31 - November 2, 2014This weekend, learn the art of quilting, or perfect your craft, with the help of our expert quilting instructors. Come join us for other classes, such as knitting, spinning and weaving in addition to our traditional quilting programs. Enjoy deliciously prepared meals, including hot soups, two salad bars, and vegan options. Make new friends in an atmosphere that celebrates camaraderie.

YMCA Adventure Guide Alumni Fall Weekend November 14-16, 2014Dads, 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 5,000 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 wan to connect with former Y-Guide Alumni or want to let your entire family have the Frost Valley experience, this is the weekend for you! Enjoy a special rate of $146 per person!

FOR PARENTS & OTHER ADULTS


Women’s Wellness Weekend March 27-29, 2015Ladies, 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

• Therapeutic Massage

• Zumba

• Yoga

• Qi Gong

• Broadway Dancing

• Watercolor Painting

• Needle Felting

• Knitting

• And much, much more!


Mother’s WeekendMay 8-10, 2015Treat mom or treat 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 home-cooked meals, and much more! Make sure your family takes advantage of our fully stocked card-making station in our arts and crafts studio! Moms stay at no charge with at least one full-paying guest!

Father’s WeekendJune 12-14, 2015Surprise your dad with an epic adventure! Discover the joys of nature with your family and celebrate all that Dad does for you. Get down and dirty in the heart of the Catskill Forest Preserve. Programs include climbing, hiking, archery, primitive skills classes, canoeing, ziplining, adventure courses, arts and crafts, sports and games, and much more! Dads stay at no charge with at least one full-paying guest!


FOR PARENTS

FOR KIDS


Primitive Camping SkillsSeptember 12-14, 2014Learn to safely build campfires, construct shelters, purify water, tie knots, and master the compass so you can work toward the Outdoors Skill Building Badge.

Fall Foliage October 3-5, 2014Enjoy the breathtaking fall colors, make crisp apple cider, and learn about Catskill native flora and fauna while working toward the Naturalist Legacy Badge.

Adventures in LeadershipNovember 7-9, 2014Develop communication techniques, responsible decision making skills, and leadership approaches that build trust and teamwork on adventure courses such as the climbing tower, flying squirrel, zipline and more as you work toward the Adventure Skill Building Badge.

FOR KIDS


A Healthier YouDecember 12-14, 2014We’ll learn about taking care of our bodies through making healthy food choices, enjoying regular exercise, and using clean and natural products as we work toward the Healthy Living Skill Building Badge.

The Wonders of WinterFebruary 6-8, 2015Enjoy cross-country skiing, snow tubing, show shoeing, ice fishing, and all that Frost Valley has to offer in the winter. Warm up with a healthy snack prepared by you, while working toward the Cook Legacy Badge.

A Journey March 13-15, 2015Explore the natural world during the first days of spring through activities like hiking, tracking, wildlife ecology, and more as you work toward the Outdoors and Animals Skill Building Badges.

Camping AdventureMay 29-31, 2015Learn about camping, orienteering, fire building, hiking, climbing, canoeing, and more as we transition into summer weather and work toward the Outdoor and Adventure Skill Building Badges.

GIRL SCOUTS AT MAIN CAMP Price per person is $122 and includes programs, lodging and meals.


GIRL SCOUTS AT EAST VALLEY RANCHPrices range from $159 - $185 per person based on lodging and include programs and meals.

Art & Nature September 12-14, 2014,January 9-11, & April 17-19, 2015Let the season’s idyllic backdrop inspire your artistic creations while exploring the outdoors to motivate new art techniques you’ll learn as you work toward the Collage Artist Badge.

Down on the Farm September 26-28, 2014Learn about livestock animals and their care, and then learn how produce is grown, harvested, and prepared to make delicious, garden-fresh meals.

Teamwork & LeadershipOctober 3-5, 2014Face challenges head on, overcome fears, and achieve real success during a weekend of skill building. Try our high ropes course, navigate the hiking trails, and learn to read the stars at night (ages 12+).

Chef for a Weekend December 5-7, 2014, & February 27 - March 1, 2015Our chef will teach the basics of cooking, give a tour of our kitchen, help plan healthy meals, and offer international sandwiches that you can make yourself. By the end of the weekend, your troop will prepare a variety of dishes, including dessert, to earn the Simple Meals Badge.

Adventures in CampingJanuary 30 - February 1,March 20-22, & May 15-17, 2015Develop camping skills such as knot tying, fire building, and campfire cooking as well as learning about wildlife during hikes both day and night to earn your Camper Badge.

Hiking & Senses March 27-29, 2015Learn to plan for day hikes by finding out what to wear, what snacks to prepare, and what to bring. On the trail, discover new and exciting things about the forest as you earn your Senses and Hiker Badges.

Brownie Pony Tails April 10-12, 2015Learn grooming, tacking, and horse care as well as enjoying two pony rides - one Western saddle and one bareback. This weekend also includes a hike, horsey crafts, and a hayride.

Horsemanship April 24-26, May 1-3, May 8-10, May 29-31, & June 12-14, 2015Get to know our horses! Learn about veterinary care, behavior, grooming, and nutrition. Enjoy a lesson and trail ride, as well as numerous non-equestrian activities.

Trailblazers June 5-7, 2015Discover how to be a safe, confident, and capable woodswoman. Learn to pitch a tent, cook over a fire, read maps, and prepare your gear. Challenge yourself at our high ropes course and spend a night camping the woods with our staff as you earn your Trailblazing Badge.

Cub & Boy Scout Weekend at Main Camp March 6-8, 2015Frost 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. Enjoy a special rate of $122 per person!

Boy Scout Horsemanship Weekend at EVR October 2-4, 2015Dedicated to helping boys earn their Horsemanship Badge, all programming during this weekend is overseen by a Boy Scouts of America Approved Badge Counselor at our intimate and secluded East Valley Ranch. Boys participate in a riding lesson and a miniature trail ride, as well as the opportunity to try bareback riding. In addition to riding, boys will participate in a variety of ground lessons all about horse care. At the end of the weekend, boys who successfully complete all activities will receive a certificate of completion signed by our BSA Badge Counselor.

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Winter Sleepaway Camp December 28, 2014 - January 1, 2015From 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.

Summer Sleepaway Camps June 28 - August 21, 2015

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 CampLocated 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 CampCampers 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 CampThis 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.


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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.

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, horses, 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 over 5,000 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 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 the main camp, is staffed by EMT’s and registered nurses 24 hours a day. The health and well-being of Frost Valley YMCA’s 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 those in need.

Project 332 is an integral part of our Annual Giving Campaign. Through this initiative, over 500 children experience the wonder of Frost Valley YMCA each year. project332.org

ABOUT FROST VALLEY

FROST VALLEY YMCA 2000 Frost Valley Road Claryville, NY 12725 (845) 985-2291 frostvalley.org facebook.com/frostvalleyymca frostvalley.org/donate

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