Learn Grow & Play: Frost Valley YMCA Summer Day Camps

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LEARN GROW & PLAY

FROST VALLEY YMCA

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SUMMER DAY CAMPS COME TO OUR OPEN HOUSE: APRIL 28 @ 1:00 PM VISIT: www.frostvalley.org CALL: 845-985-2291 X 203

CONTENTS • Camp Dates & Contact Info

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• About Summer Day Camps

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• Registration, Medical Info, & Fees

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• Financial Aid

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• Transportation

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• Day Camp Schedule by Week

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• Traditional Day Camps

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• Specialty Camps (Grades 1-3)

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• Specialty Camps (Grades 3-5)

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• Specialty Camps (Grades 6-9)

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• Farm & Pony Camp

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• Equestrian Day Camp

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• Teen Leadership Programs

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MISSION 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.

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CAMP DATES & CONTACT INFO SUMMER DAY CAMP SESSION DATES (SEE PAGE 7 FOR A SCHEDULE OF PROGRAMS BY WEEK.) *1

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WEEK 1

JUL 1 - 5

WEEK 2

JUL 8 - 12

WEEK 3

JUL 15 - 19

WEEK 4

JUL 22 - 26

WEEK 5

JUL 29 - AUG 2

WEEK 6

AUG 5 - 9

WEEK 7

AUG 12 - 16

WEEK 8

AUG 19 - 23

WEEK 9

AUG 26 - 30

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Day Camp Contact Info DAY CAMP INQUIRIES: Tonye Freeman Day Camp Director 845-985-2291, ext 323 daycamp@frostvalley.org REGISTRATION & FINANCIAL INFO: Camp Registrar 845-985-2291, ext 203 daycamp@frostvalley.org HEALTH CENTER: Health Care Administrator 845-985-2291, ext 225 nurse@frostvalley.org

*EQUESTRIAN DAY CAMP SESSION DATES

OPEN HOUSE APR 28 @ 1 pm Call (845) 985-2291 ext. 203 or email daycamp@frostvalley.org for information and reservations.

VALUES Caring • Community • Diversity • Honesty Inclusiveness • Respect • Responsibility • Stewardship FROST VALLEY YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMPS

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ABOUT SUMMER DAY CAMPS Frost Valley YMCA Day Camp Frost Valley YMCA offers a safe, fun, character-building Day Camp for children living in our local communities as well as families staying in the area for the summer. In an effort to make camps affordable for all, tiered pricing and financial assistance is available. Our Day Camp activities are based on healthy, hands-on activities that help children grow in spirit, mind and body, as well as embrace the 8 core values of Frost Valley YMCA: caring, community, diversity, honesty, inclusiveness, respect, responsibility, and stewardship.

Frost Valley YMCA’s programs focus on building and maintaining healthy lifestyles that reflect the interests and needs of a dynamic community. We offer a range of options for children in pre-K through grade 10. We ensure enjoyable camping and recreational experiences for each child. Camp groups are coed and are divided into groups by age and grade. We offer snack options daily at no extra charge. Parents will be responsible for providing a bagged lunch for their camper. Frost Valley is a nut-free facility.

Our counselors, who provide constant supervision and positive role modeling, are what make Frost Valley’s summer camp meaningful. Many are former campers who know our camp culture and are excited to share its traditions. Counselors complete extensive training in our policies and procedures, which stress health and safety first, in a fun environment. All Frost Valley staff and volunteers undergo criminal background checks and are scanned against the National Sex Offender Registry.

In compliance with NY State Health Department and ACA regulations, we maintain an impressive staff-to-camper ratio of an average of 1:5 for our explorers program, 1:8 for day campers and 1:4 for our horse programs.

“My kids are happy and learned new things while making new friends.”

- Jody, Camper Parent

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REGISTRATION • MEDICAL INFO • FEES Online Registration

Tiered Pricing

All registration is now online. Frost Valley has switched to a new system called CampBrain.

Knowing that families have different abilities to pay registration fees, Frost Valley YMCA offers a Tiered Pricing model. Simply choose the tier most suitable for your family. All campers receive the same Frost Valley experience, no matter which tier you choose.

Visit: www.frostvalley.org or SCAN THE QR CODE TO REGISTER NOW! >> QUESTIONS? CONTACT US! If you have any questions, please contact the registrars’ office at (845) 985-2291 x 203 or email daycamp@frostvalley.org.

Medical Forms For your convenience, all camper medical forms have been integrated into the online registration process in CampBrain.

It is very important that Frost Valley has the most accurate emergency contact information should we need to contact a parent or guardian if an urgent situation arises.

It is also important that we have an up-to-date vaccination record for your camper.

Documentation of two doses of the MMR vaccine is required.

Tiered pricing offers an opportunity for you to take an active role in supporting the true cost of your child’s camp experience. As you consider your family’s financial situation, please also consider the true cost of camp.

TIER A reflects the overall cost of running camp for each camper, supporting our beautiful grounds, facilities and the long term financial health of the organization. Please pay this tier if you are able to.

TIER B most closely reflects the true annual cost of running camp for each camper. Please pay this tier if you are able to.

TIER C is a modestly subsidized price for camp.

TIER D* is a highly subsidized price for camp. *Only active students who attend school in Grahamsville, Livingston Manor, Margaretville, Ellenville, or Liberty are eligible to pay Tier D prices.

In the event that Tuition A, B, or C are out of your family’s budget, additional financial aid is available. More info can be found on page 5.

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FINANCIAL AID Financial Assistance Financial Assistance Applications are incorporated into our new online registration process in CampBrain for those who need it.

At Frost Valley YMCA, we believe every child deserves a summer camp experience. That is why we offer financial aid – or “camperships” to families who apply.

The generous support of donors provides financial assistance to individuals who otherwise would not have this life-enhancing opportunity. Without this loyal commitment to our mission, thousands would miss out on the joy of exploring the wilderness, laughing with friends in a cabin, or making memories around a campfire.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CAN BE AWARDED FOR UP TO 2 WEEKS OF CAMP! In an effort to make camp accessible to more families, Frost Valley has revised our income eligibility requirements for Financial Assistance.

As a 501(c)3 charitable organization we rely on the support of our donor community to help to provide this crucial financial assistance and to continue to advance our programs and services. For more information or to make a gift, please visit www. frostvalley.org/for-all QUESTIONS? CONTACT US! If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact the registrars’ office at (845) 985-2291 x 203 or email daycamp@frostvalley.org.

CALL US ABOUT PAYMENT PLANS

Find information on New York State charities by calling the Attorney General’s Office at 1-800-771-7755 or visit www.CharitiesNYS.com

“Getting my kids out of their comfort zones, adventuring into new things with new friends was great!” - Sara, Camper Parent

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TRANSPORTATION Bus Schedule & Fees Transportation Fee: $125/week Campers utilizing bus transportation should be at their pick-up point 5-10 minutes before schedule. Parents must wait with their children and must be at return points when the bus arrives. A Frost Valley YMCA staff member will supervise the release of all campers. If you miss the return, please proceed to the next stop.

If you missed us altogether, please proceed to the Bus Garage in Neversink on Route 55. For Bus 3, your child will be returned to the Frost Valley YMCA Welcome Center. Campers will wait with a staff member until they are picked up. For the safety of all concerned, discipline problems on any vehicle will not be tolerated and may result in termination from using the bus or the program.

Personal Vehicle LOCATION

Drop-Off / Pick-Up

Day Camp Tent

8:30am / 4:30pm

Bus Routes ELLENVILLE BUS

Pick-Up / Return

Ellenville Elementary School 7:55am / 4:55pm Woodbourne Church 8:20am / 4:30pm Neversink Town Clerk, Grahamsville 8:35am / 4:20pm LIBERTY BUS Liberty Elementary School Bus Garage, Neversink Claryville Church

8:00am / 5:00pm 8:20am / 4:40pm 8:40am / 4:30pm

BIG INDIAN BUS Big Indian Park

8:30am / 4:30pm

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Teens/ Tweens

LEGO® Masters (GR 3-5)

Inventor’s Workshop

Sports Around the World

Teens/ Tweens

Creative Writing

Hiking Adventures

LEGO® Masters (GR 1-3)

Equestrian Day Camp

Make It!

Mini Chef

Pathfinders

Leaders-in-Training

Wizarding World

Ultimate Survivor (GR 3-5)

Teens/ Tweens

Pathfinders

Counselors-in-Training

Ultimate Survivor (GR 1-3)

Reporters & Media

Crafter ‘s Guild

Pathfinders

Explorers

Week 6 Aug 5-9

Equestrian Day Camp

Wizarding World

Pathfinders

Explorers

Week 5 Jul 29-Aug 2

Equestrian Day Camp

Ultimate Survivor (GR 6-9)

Pathfinders

Explorers

Pathfinders

Explorers

Explorers

Explorers

Week 4 July 22-26

Week 2 July 8-12

Week 1 July 1-5

Week 3 July 15-19

Outdoor Cooking

Fort Building

Chef Master

Pathfinders

Explorers

Week 8 Aug 19-23

Equestrian Day Camp

Ultimate Survivor (GR 6-9)

Fun with Food

Create & Build

Pathfinders

Explorers

Week 7 Aug 12-16

DAY CAMP SCHEDULE BY WEEK

Pony Day Camp

Farm Day Camp

Week 9 Aug 26-30

TRADITIONAL DAY CAMPS Explorers Day Camp (GRD Pre-K & K) DATES Weeks 1-8 TUITION LEVELS** A. $420 B. $345 C. $270 D. $230

The Explorers program is Day Camp for our youngest campers (minimum age 4).

Campers will participate in small hikes, daily access to our supervised waterfront, games and camp crafts. Explorers get to experience all that camp has to offer at a fun but relaxing pace!

NOTE: Children must be toilet trained.

Pathfinders Day Camp (GRD 1-5) DATES Weeks 1-8 TUITION LEVELS** A. $420 B. $345 C. $270 D. $230

Campers in our Pathfinder program get the opportunity to experience camp with others similar in age. Pathfinders get to participate in a camper’s choice specialty program, sports or physical activity, hikes, camp crafts, ropes elements, archery, Healthy Teaching Kitchen, daily trips to our waterfront and so much more each day. Pathfinders, with the guidance of our Day Camp staff, will get the opportunity to make and foster new friendships, learn new skills, explore the outdoors, and so much more.

“My child really enjoyed being outdoors, hiking, climbing, and swimming.”

- Kathy, Camper Parent

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SPECIALTY CAMPS ( GRADES 1-3 ) Fort Building* (GRD 1-3) DATES Aug 19-23 (W8) TUITION LEVELS** A. $420 B. $345 C. $270 D. $230

Campers will spend the week putting their building skills to the test. Learn varying building techniques, tools and materials. Moving locations day to day to learn about how different terrain can affect the structures. Also playing games such as capture the flag, camouflage and other forest based games.

Fun with Food* (GRD 1-3) DATES Aug 12-16 (W7) TUITION LEVELS** A. $420 B. $345 C. $270 D. $230

Does your child dream of opening a Michelin star restaurant? All our budding chefs will get to try their hand at a number of recipes in our teaching kitchen, and discover how food can be for more than just eating! They will even get the chance to try out a few farm to table meals with ingredients grown right in our own garden!

Inventor’s Workshop* (GRD 1-3) DATES Jul 8-12 (W2) TUITION LEVELS** A. $420 B. $345 C. $270 D. $230

Create, Build and Discover! Campers will embrace their curiosity as they tackle a number of hands-on, STEM-based activities including building challenges, making slime, and creating an egg drop project. They will also get to visit Frost Valley’s own Maker’s Lab. All mad scientists are welcome!

**Choose the tier most suitable for you. See page 4 for more info about tuition fees. *Specialty Camp: In addition to time spent working on their specialty, campers will also spend a portion of their day participating in traditional camp activities.

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SPECIALTY CAMPS ( GRADES 1-3 ) LEGO® Masters* (GRD 1-3) DATES Jul 1-5 (W1)

Campers will spend the week learning how to be a LEGO master builder. Competing in small TUITION LEVELS** competitions and learning new A. $420 building techniques. Using team B. $345 working skills and imagination.

C. $270 D. $230

Make It!* (GRD 1-3) DATES Jul 22-26 (W4)

Campers will enjoy a week of exploring all the different art styles and mediums. From papier mâché TUITION LEVELS** to nature collages. Watercolor A. $420 painting, natural dyes and model B. $345 clay figures. The camper will have C. $270 the chance to find out what art style D. $230 they love the most.

Mini Chef * (GRD 1-3) DATES Jul 15-19 (W3)

Campers will spend the week becoming their best mini master chef. Learning the basics of TUITION LEVELS** cooking, learning to read recipes A. $420 and creating their own. They will B. $345 then take what they learned and C. $270 compete against each other in a D. $230 small cooking competition.

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SPECIALTY CAMPS ( GRADES 1-3 ) Ultimate Survivor* (GRD 1-3) DATES Jul 29-Aug 2 (W5) TUITION LEVELS** A. $420 B. $345 C. $270 D. $230

Campers will learn basic survival skills in the rugged terrain as well as shelter building, orienteering, fire building, fishing, and outdoor cooking. They will learn how to build things from natural resources in the woods for “survival”.

Wizarding World* (GRD 1-3) DATES: Jul 22-26 (W4) Aug 5-9 (W6) TUITION LEVELS** A. $420 B. $345 C. $270 D. $230

Your child will leave their muggle lives behind them and enter the Wizarding World. They will split into their houses, make wands, learn spells and create potions.

They will also learn to play the wonderful game of Quidditch.

“My daughter loves going to Frost Valley!”

- Elodie, Camper Parent

**Choose the tier most suitable for you. See page 4 for more info about tuition fees. *Specialty Camp: In addition to time spent working on their specialty, campers will also spend a portion of their day participating in traditional camp activities.

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SPECIALTY CAMPS ( GRADES 3-5 ) Crafters Guild* (GRD 3-5) DATES Jul 29-Aug 2 (W5)

Campers will spend the week learning a ton of new and traditional crafts. From nature wind catchers to TUITION LEVELS** bookbinding their own sketchbook.

A. $420 They will get the chance to channel B. $345 their inner Picasso or Mondrian.

C. $270 D. $230

Create & Build* (GRD 3-5) DATES Aug 12-16 (W7)

Create sculptures, design, and draw a new board game,and find ways to protect your egg during an egg TUITION LEVELS** drop challenge. Use teamwork, A. $420 imagination and different B. $345 techniques to test and retest their C. $270 creations.

D. $230

Creative Writing* (GRD 3-5) DATES Jul 1-5 (W1)

Campers will spend the week learning the ins and outs of creating a book. They will learn how to come TUITION LEVELS** up with the story line, come up with A. $420 a book cover and how to share their B. $345 book/ story with others.

C. $270 D. $230

LEGO® Masters* (GRD 3-5) DATES Jul 15-19 (W3) TUITION LEVELS** A. $420 B. $345 C. $270 D. $230

Campers will spend the week learning how to be a LEGO master builder. Competing in small competitions and learning new building techniques. Using team working skills and imagination.

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SPECIALTY CAMPS ( GRADES 3-5 ) Outdoor Cooking* (GRD 3-5) DATES Aug 19-23 (W8) TUITION LEVELS** A. $420 B. $345 C. $270 D. $230

Campers will enjoy a week of learning how to build and cook on an open fire, learn recipes great to make and eat in the outdoors. They will learn what it means to leave no trace and to be environmentally friendly to the spaces we share with others and love to return to over and over again.

Sports Around the World* (GRD 3-5) DATES Jul 8-12 (W2) TUITION LEVELS** A. $420 B. $345 C. $270 D. $230

Learn about all different types of sports played around the world.

Peteca from Brazil, Kho-kho from India, Genna from Ethiopia and many more. They will learn how the games are played and a small background of when and what the game was created.

Ultimate Survivor* (GRD 3-5) DATES Aug 5-9 (W6) TUITION LEVELS** A. $420 B. $345 C. $270 D. $230

Campers will learn basic survival skills in the rugged terrain as well as shelter building, orienteering, fire building, fishing, and outdoor cooking. They will learn how to build things from natural resources in the woods for “survival”.

**Choose the tier most suitable for you. See page 4 for more info about tuition fees. *Specialty Camp: In addition to time spent working on their specialty, campers will also spend a portion of their day participating in traditional camp activities.

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SPECIALTY CAMPS ( GRADES 6-9 ) Chef Master* (GRD 6-9) DATES Aug 19-23 (W8) TUITION LEVELS** A. $420 B. $345 C. $270 D. $230

Campers will spend the week learning and competing against each other in the kitchen. They will learn the basics of cooking and come up with healthy recipes, and learn farm to table meals.

Emphasizing on flavor profiles and combinations and what it takes to make some of the most creative and delicious meals.

Hiking Adventures* (GRD 6-9) DATES Jul 1-5 (W1) TUITION LEVELS** A. A $420 B. $345 C. $270 D. $230

Frost Valley spans across 5,500 acres, which has allowed us to have the most wonderful sites through several hiking trails. Loving the outdoors and all the beautiful nature that is of the Catskill mountains. This specialty will spend their week traversing many of our Frost Valley hiking trails. They will enjoy a few traditional camp activities as well.

Reporters & Media* (GRD 6-9) DATES Does your camper like to report their Jul 29-Aug 2 (W5) daily activities to you like you’re watching the news? Does your camper TUITION like to be in front of a camera and LEVELS** conduct an interview or talk about the A. A $420 current events? Or do they like to write B. $345 and draw their own stories? If yes then C. $270 this is the program for them!! They D. $230 will spend the week preparing a “tv segment” and newspaper to share with the rest of the day camp community while also learning the skills and tricks of the trade.

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SPECIALTY CAMPS ( GRADES 6-9 ) Ultimate Survivor* (GRD 6-9) DATES Jul 15-19 (W3) Aug 12-16 (W7)

Campers will learn basic survival skills in the rugged terrain as well as shelter building, orienteering, fire building, fishing, and outdoor TUITION LEVELS** cooking. They will learn how A. $420 to build things from natural B. $345 resources in the woods for C. $270 “survival”.

D. $230

Teens/Tweens Day Camp (GRD 6-9) DATES Jul 8-12 (W2) Jul 22-26 (W4) Aug 5-9 (W6) TUITION LEVELS** A. $420 B. $345 C. $270 D. $230

Tweens and Teens will get the opportunity to participate in regular camp activities, but also in leadership development.

Campers can participate in community service initiatives around Frost Valley and in the local community. Tweens will develop social-emotional skills, work on different ways to express themselves, participate in general camp activities and so much more.

Campers will spend time learning about Diversity and Inclusion practices while helping to build and give back to a community within Frost Valley.

**Choose the tier most suitable for you. See page 4 for more info about tuition fees. *Specialty Camp: In addition to time spent working on their specialty, campers will also spend a portion of their day participating in traditional camp activities.

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FARM & PONY CAMP Farm Day Camp (GRD K-5) DATES Enjoy a week on Frost Valley’s 515-acre Aug 26-30 (W9) working farm tending to our barn full of animals, harvesting crops from TUITION our bountiful garden, enjoying a wide LEVELS** array of traditional camp activities, and A. $455 gaining a stronger appreciation for what B. $390 it means to be a steward of the earth.

C. $315 D. $285

Pony Day Camp (GRD 2-5) DATES Pony Camp is a specialty one week day Aug 26-30 (W9) camp program for youth who want to spend time with horses this summer.

TUITION Campers will spend 3 hours each day LEVELS** at the barn riding and learning horse A. $455 care. The remainder of the day will be B. $390 spent doing other traditional camp C. $315 activities including: creaking, arts and D. $285 crafts, hiking, games, and much more!

No previous experience required. This program will take place at Frost Valley’s East Valley Ranch.

“My son is always engaged and excited to go to camp because Frost Valley offers a wide variety of activities for him to enjoy.

Never a dull moment and he gets to meet kids and people from different walks of life, different areas and different interests.”

- Ken, Camper Parent

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EQUESTRIAN DAY CAMP Equestrian Day Camp (GRD 3-8) DATES Jul 1-12 Jul 15-26 Jul 29-Aug 9 Aug 12-23 TUITION LEVELS** A. $740 B. $675 C. $600 D. $560

Equestrian Day Camp is a specialty day camp program for youth who want to spend time with horses this summer and are looking to progress with their riding skills. Campers will spend half of each day at the barn riding and learning all about horse health and care. Campers will be split into riding groups based on skill level. They will have the chance to truly connect with a horse and gain a sense of ownership throughout the session. The remainder of the day will be spent doing other traditional camp activities including: swimming, boating, hiking, climbing, archery, sports, games, and much more! Designed for campers of all skill levels.

**Choose the tier most suitable for you.

See page 4 for more info about tuition fees.

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TEEN TRAINING PROGRAMS Leaders-in-Training (GRD 9-10) DATES Jul 29-Aug 9 TUITION FEE $480

Our Leaders In Training (LiT) Program is the perfect choice for teens looking for a summer experience that balances work and play. The program is designed to teach our LiTs leadership skills through community building and socialization. Teens will participate in community service projects and work with our campers, teens will create connections to peers. LiTs will also participate in general camp activities including waterfront, hiking, sports and crafts.

Counselors-in-Training (GRD 10) DATES Jul 15-26

Our Counselor-in-Training (CiTs) Program provides teens an opportunity to gain valuable work experience while TUITION FEE having an amazing summer! During the Free for students CiT Program, teens learn the value of who attend high responsibility and they experience the school in Sullivan joys of working with children through & Ulster County interactive activities. Each day, CiTs will work hands-on with Explorers Campers (ages 4-5) and Pathfinder Campers (ages 6-10). CiTs will participate in a mix of recreational activities, leadership development programs and job training.

Our goal is for each CiT to leave the summer ready to become a counselor.

For more information or to register please email tfreeman@frostvalley.org

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WEEKENDS FOR SCOUTS - Join us for a weekend away designed to challenge scouts to go beyond their limits and to reach new heights as a troop.

FAMILY RETREATS - Your family and loved ones are invited to join us nearly every weekend September through June! (some restrictions apply; call for details)

OVERNIGHT CAMPS & ADVENTURE TRIPS – A variety of safe and affordable Overnight Camps are available for children in grades 2 through 12.

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