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Family Retreats at FROST VALLEY YMCA Located in the Catskill Mountains

TABLE of CONTENTS

2 • Retreats at Main Camp 3 • Retreats at East Valley Ranch 4 • Summer/Fall Events 5 • Fall Events < DATES & RATES INSERT > 6 • Winter Events 7 • Spring Events 8 • Special Programs 9 • Sample Schedule 10 • Group Retreats

See insert for dates & rates or visit www.frostvalley.org/family-retreats

PLAN A CATSKILL FAMILY RETREAT

FAMILY RETREATS AT MAIN CAMP At Frost Valley YMCA, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to bond with the people who mean the most to them in the great outdoors. That 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 challenges like the zipline. These are the moments that turn a simple weekend away in the mountains into traditions that last for generations to come.

Icon denotes program happens at Main Camp

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 us in the winter for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or ice fishing. The springtime is perfect for exploring the wildflowers along our trails, stargazing at our observatory, or sharing songs and stories around the campfire.

Although the seasons may change, the children may be getting bigger, the family may be spreading out, or the job may be getting busier, we all deserve time not only to be outdoors, but also to spend time together. You may not even have to miss a day of work to get away and unwind! Families come here to grow closer, build traditions, and make new memories.

We can’t wait for your family to join us here in the Valley!

Let Us Help You Plan Your Perfect Catskill Retreat!

CALL: 845-985-2291 ext. 450 EMAIL: reservations@frostvalley.org

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PLAN A CATSKILL RETREAT OR REUNION FAMILY RETREATS AND REUNIONS AT EAST VALLEY RANCH East Valley Ranch is located on a stretch of fields and woodlands along the Neversink River just 14 miles from Main Camp. 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. Join us for a retreat and enjoy activities like horseback riding lessons, hiking, arts and crafts, an indoor bouldering wall, and more! Visit our nearby farm, complete with plenty of animals and fresh produce. 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.

Icon denotes program happens at East Valley Ranch

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. Try the ropes courses and soar on the “Pegasus.” 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.

Planning a reunion? At East Valley Ranch, your family can enjoy a scenic, private retreat all to yourselves during the week or weekend. After telling us your family’s preferences, allow us to take care of the cooking, activity planning, and lodging, so you can reconnect, relax, and rejuvenate, all at a stunning Catskill Mountain ranch with plenty to do! Reunions are also available on weekends at Main Camp if you prefer to mingle with other families and groups.

Contact us about booking the entire site for your family or group and have East Valley Ranch to yourselves!

NOTE: The minimum number of participants to book the entire lodge is 15 from November to April (off-season) and 30 from May to October (in-season).

Let Us Help You Plan Your Perfect Catskill Retreat!

CALL: 845-985-2291 ext. 348 EMAIL: info@eastvalleyranch.org

*Weather permitting. Snowshoes and cross-country skis are provided.

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LATE SUMMER / FALL RETREATS SUMMER FAMILY CAMP This annual tradition has been going on for over 70 years! Our most popular program is the perfect combination of our traditional family weekends and our renowned summer camp program and over the years we have hosted generations of families. Join us for a week full of action and relaxation. We provide both a schedule full of guided activities and a location perfect to rest or explore on your own. This is the only family program with swimming in Lake Cole and you’ll be dazzled by the talents from our program staff, as you climb on our Y tower, practice archery, sing songs around the campfire, play games, fish, boat, and so much more. Bring your bikes and helmets, flashlights, guitars and more. Join us at our all-camp activities like opening campfire, International Night, the World Service Auction, and Family Follies where you can showcase your talents. Limited spots available - inquire today!

LABOR DAY FAMILY WEEKEND Say goodbye to summer and reconnect with family during this special end-of-season celebration on Labor Day weekend. Enjoy three days here in the Valley climbing, hiking, boating, ziplining, making arts and crafts, and playing sports and games. Don’t miss your last chance to spend quality family time together before the busy school season starts!

YOUTH CAMPING WEEKEND Surprise your child with an epic outdoor adventure in the Catskills. Spend two nights beneath a starry sky in a cozy platform tent or yurt. Hike Frost Valley’s many trails, fish the streams and lake, explore the woods, soar down the zipline, and canoe across Lake Cole. You can also climb our Y-Tower, give archery a try, explore our Nature and Raptor Centers, and make memories for a lifetime!

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY WEEKEND What a great weekend to spend 3 days outdoors in the Valley with your friends and family! Enjoy the Catskill Mountain foliage at its finest, and your family will have a blast hiking, climbing, canoeing, making arts and crafts, and more. Bring your recyclable materials (soda bottles, plastic crates, etc.) for our annual boat regatta!

“I felt like a kid again while I was there. I would go every weekend if I could. It was so refreshing. It was a complete reset.”

- Family Retreat Guest

See insert for dates & rates or visit www.frostvalley.org/family-retreats

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FALL RETREATS

FALL WEEKENDS AT EAST VALLEY RANCH Join us this Fall for a family weekend at a charming inn-style ranch in the Catskills. Choose from a range of activities like horseback riding, nature hikes, archery, boating, pond ecology, ropes elements, arts and craft projects, and more! You can also visit our Farm to say hello to the animals. Let us know what your family likes to do (or would like to try for the first time!) and we’ll do our best to arrange it on the schedule.

HALLOWEEN WEEKENDS Frost Valley offers Halloween-themed weekends with pumpkin painting, Halloween crafts, and apple cidering. When the sun goes down, we have something for guests of all ages. Bring your costumes for a costume fashion show, and if you’re brave at heart, test your courage by walking through our haunted trail... if you dare! Halloween has never been so eerily exciting.

Enjoy many of Frost Valley’s traditional fall activities like hiking, climbing, and canoeing as well.

HIKING WEEKEND* Hiking weekend guests join us for a reduced per person rate when you stay two nights in camp-style lodging. This rate includes meals and activities for this program only.

This is the perfect time to hike Frost Valley’s over 5,500 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 on the trail. * This weekend is open to non-hiking families and friends at the standard rate.

“Getting to go on hikes and hear all about the forest was a privilege.”

- Family Retreat Guest

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“Staff was fantastic as expected!”

- Family Retreat Guest

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FROST VALLEY YMCA GROUP & FAMILY RETREATS August 2023 - January 2024 Dates & Rates

Frost Valley is open to families most weekends September-June so if you don’t see a date listed that you’d prefer, please contact us about availability. For program descriptions go to www.frostvalley.org/family-retreats Denotes program at Main Camp

Denotes program at East Valley Ranch

AUGUST 2023 Aug. 20-25, 2023

Summer Family Camp

Contact us for special rates: 845-985-2291 ext. 450

SEPTEMBER 2023 Sept. 1-4, 2023

Labor Day Weekend

$184 (2 nights) or $248 per person (3 nights) + lodging rate

Sept. 8-10, 2023

Youth Camping Weekend

$184 per person + free lodging for tents & yurts

Sept. 15-17, 2023

Women’s Wellness at EVR

FULL - contact us to discuss other options

Sept. 24-28, 2023

Fly-Fishing Week at EVR

$650 per person

Sept. 29-30, 2023

Family Weekend at EVR

$305 per person (lodge) $245 per person (yurt)

OCTOBER 2023 Oct. 6-9, 2023

Indigenous Peoples’ Day

3 night option only, $248 per person + lodging rate

Oct. 13-15, 2023

Fall Family Weekend

$184 per person + lodging rate

Oct. 13-15, 2023

Farm Family Weekend at EVR

$305 per person (lodge) $245 per person (yurt)

Oct. 20-22, 2023

Halloween Weekend #1

$184 per person + lodging rate

Oct. 20-22, 2023

Family Weekend at EVR

$305 per person (lodge) $245 per person (yurt)

Oct. 27-29, 2023

Halloween Weekend #2

$184 per person + lodging rate

Oct. 27-29, 2023

LIVESTRONG Weekend

FREE for cancer survivors, $184 for each additional guest (over 5) + free camp-style lodging

Oct. 27-29, 2023

Family Weekend at EVR

$305 per person (lodge) $245 per person (yurt)

NOVEMBER 2023 Nov. 3-5, 2023

Autism Family Support Weekend

FREE for guest living with autism spectrum disorder, $184 for each additional guest (over 5) + free camp-style lodging

Nov. 10-12, 2023

Hiking Weekend

$189 per person + free camp-style lodging only.

Non-hiking families/friends - $184 per person + lodging rate

Nov. 10-12, 2023

Family Weekend at EVR

$305 per person

Nov. 17-19, 2023

Fall Family Weekend

$184 per person + lodging rate

DECEMBER 2023 Dec. 1-3, 2023

Adult Craft Weekend at EVR

$350 per person

Dec. 15-17, 2023

Family Weekend at EVR

$305 per person

Dec. 27, 2023 Jan 1, 2024

Winter Family Camp

Minimum 2 nights, starting at $192 per person.

Check in 12/27, 12/28, or 12/29

JANUARY 2024 Jan. 5-7, 2024

LIVESTRONG Weekend

FREE for cancer survivors, $192 for each additional guest (over 5) + free camp-style lodging

Jan. 5-7, 2024

Family Weekend at EVR

$330 per person

Jan. 12-15, 2024

MLK Jr. Weekend

$192 (2 nights) or $265 per person (3 nights) + lodging rate

Jan. 12-15, 2024

Family Weekend at EVR

3 nights: $465 per person

Jan. 26-28, 2024

Family Weekend at EVR

$330 per person

FROST VALLEY YMCA GROUP & FAMILY RETREATS February - September 2024 Dates & Rates Denotes program at Main Camp

Denotes program at East Valley Ranch

FEBRUARY 2024 Feb. 2-4, 2024

Winter Family Weekend

$192 per person + lodging rate

Feb. 2-4, 2024

Family Weekend at EVR

$330 per person

Feb. 9-11, 2024

Winter Family Weekend

$192 per person + lodging rate

Feb. 16-19, 2024

Presidents’ Weekend

3 night option only, $265 per person + lodging rate

Feb. 23-25, 2024

Family Weekend at EVR

$330 per person

MARCH 2024 Mar. 1-3, 2024

Family Weekend at EVR

$330 per person

Mar. 8-10, 2024

Autism Family Support Weekend

FREE for guest living with autism spectrum disorder, $192 for each additional guest (over 5) + free camp-style lodging.

Mar. 8-10, 2024

Family Weekend at EVR

$330 per person

Mar. 15-17, 2024

Women’s Wellness

Contact us for special rates: 845-985-2291 ext. 450

Mar. 15-17, 2024

Family Weekend at EVR

$330 per person

Mar. 22-24, 2024

Family Weekend at EVR

$330 per person

APRIL 2024 Apr. 5-7, 2024

Spring Family Weekend

$192 per person + lodging rate

Apr. 5-7, 2024

Family Weekend at EVR

$330 per person

Apr. 12-14, 2024

Spring Family Weekend

$192 per person + lodging rate

Apr. 12-14, 2024

Family Weekend at EVR

$330 per person

Apr. 19-21, 2024

Spring Family Weekend

$192 per person + lodging rate

Apr. 19-21, 2024

Family Weekend at EVR

$330 per person

Apr. 26-28, 2024

Spring Family Weekend

$192 per person + lodging rate

Apr. 26-28, 2024

Family Weekend at EVR

$330 per person

MAY 2024 May 3-5, 2024

Family Weekend at EVR

$330 per person

May 10-12, 2024

Mother’s Weekend

Moms come FREE with at least one full paying guest, $192 for each additional guest (over 5) + lodging rate.

May 10-12, 2024

LIVESTRONG Weekend

FREE for cancer survivors, $192 for each additional guest (over 5) + free camp-style lodging

May 10-12, 2024

Family Weekend at EVR

$330 per person

May 17-19, 2024

Family Weekend at EVR

$330 per person

May 24-27, 2024

Memorial Day Weekend

3 night option only, $265 per person + lodging rate

May 24-27, 2024

Family Weekend at EVR

3 nights: $465 per person (lodge), $365 per person (yurt)

May 31-June 2, 2024

Spring Family Weekend

$192 per person + lodging rate

May 31-June 2, 2024

LIVESTRONG Weekend

FREE for cancer survivors, $192 for each additional guest (over 5) + free camp-style lodging

JUNE 2024 June 7-9, 2024

Autism Family Support Weekend

FREE for guest living with autism spectrum disorder, $192 for each additional guest (over 5) + free camp-style lodging.

June 7-9, 2024

Father’s Weekend

Dads come FREE with at least one full paying guest, $192 for each additional guest (over 5) + lodging rate.

HOW TO REGISTER 1: Pick Your Dates

3: Find Your Rate

Browse this brochure with your family or group and decide when you would like to join us. Remember, most themed weekends are also open to families to enjoy our regularly scheduled programs.

Once you’ve chosen a lodge, look at our Lodge and Participant Rates Sheet on the next page. Add the lodging rate to the participant rate per the number of people in your family. Don’t forget to check to see if your weekend has special rates!

2: Choose A Lodging Style Check out our accommodations below to see what type of lodge will suit your family. From rustic cabins to hotel-style rooms, we have something for everyone!

ACCOMMODATIONS For Cozy Campers PLATFORM TENTS* (CS) •

Sequoia Village Tents BH 9 tents sleep 4 ea.

KEY:

East Valley Ranch Yurts BH 5 yurts sleep 12 ea.

UNIQUE RATES APPLY

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MODERN CABINS (CS) •

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Cabins 13-17 PB 1 room sleeps 10, 1 room sleeps 2 Capacity: 12 Cabins 1-6, 21-25, 31-50 PB 1 room sleeps 8, 1 room sleeps 2 Capacity: 10

PB = Private Bath SB = Shared Bath BH = Bathhouse CR = Common Room FP = Fireplace CS = Camp-Style (bunk beds)

HOTEL STYLE •

Lakeview Lodge PB, CR, FP 23 rooms sleep 4 ea., 1 room sleeps 2 ADA rooms available Capacity: 96

HOME STYLE •

Sequoia Village Yurts BH 3 yurts sleep 12 ea.

*SEASONAL: MAY - OCTOBER

Contact us at reservations@frostvalley.org or give us a call at 845-985-2291 x 450.

For Creature Comfort

YURTS* (CS) •

4: Book Your Retreat!

Friendship House PB, CR 6 rooms sleep 2 ea.

Capacity: 12

FROST VALLEY CASTLE •

Castle PB, SB, CR 11 rooms sleep 2 ea., 1 room sleeps 1 Capacity: 23 Minimum: 18

For the Whole Group 4-ROOM LODGES (CS) •

Scott Lodge PB, CR

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Wolff Lodge PB, CR

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Snow Lodge PB, CR

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Bodman Lodge PB, CR

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Day Lodge PB, CR

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Kellogg Lodge PB, CR

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2 rooms sleep 4 ea., 2 rooms sleep 6 ea.

Capacity: 20 Minimum: 16

INN STYLE •

East Valley Lodge PB, CR, FP 8 rooms sleep 3-4 ea., 2 rooms sleep 5-6 ea.

Capacity: 35 Minimum: 14

Wolff Lodge Common Room

UNIQUE RATES APPLY

Yurt

Cabins 41-50

Cabins 1-6

Wolff Lodge Bedroom

Lakeview Lodge

Friendship House

Castle

East Valley Lodge

2024-2025 LODGING AND PARTICIPANT RATES MAIN CAMP PARTICIPANT RATE PER PERSON

2 NIGHTS (4 MEALS)

3 NIGHTS (7 MEALS)

Sat breakfast to Sun breakfast

Sat breakfast to Mon breakfast

$192

$265

Includes meals & programs, age 5 & under are free

STANDARD ROOM RATE 2 NIGHTS 3 NIGHTS

MAIN CAMP LODGE RATES Platform Tents and Yurts (Sequoia Village) - CS, SU Cabins - CS Bodman Lodge (4 rooms) - CS Day Lodge (4 rooms) - CS Kellogg Lodge (4 rooms) - CS Scott Lodge (4 rooms) - CS Snow Lodge (4 rooms) - CS Wolff Lodge (4 rooms) - CS Castle (12 rooms) Lakeview Lodge (22 standard rooms) Lakeview Lodge (2 suites) Friendship House (6 rooms)

$56 $345

$84 $518

$345 per room

$518 per room

$353 per room $407 per room $533 per room $407 per room

$530 per room $611 per room $800 per room $611 per room

KEY: CS = Camp-Style (bunk beds) SU = Seasonal Use Only

Dining Hall

Main Dining Hall Room

EAST VALLEY RANCH FEES Includes lodging, meals & programs, age 5 & under are free

East Valley Lodge Room

Kellogg Lodge

PER PERSON RATE 2-NIGHT ADDT’L MEAL RATE NIGHT UPGRADE $330 $270

East Valley Lodge East Valley Yurt

East Valley Yurts

Dining Hall Serving Line

$135 $95

East Valley Dining Room

Let Us Help You Plan Your Perfect Catskill Retreat!

CALL: 845-985-2291 ext. 450 EMAIL: reservations@frostvalley.org

$55 per day $55 per day

East Valley Living Room

WINTER RETREATS

WINTER FAMILY CAMP Spend quality time with your family in our Catskill Mountain winter wonderland!

Along with our traditional weekend programming, you’ll also enjoy the winter scenery on our many cross-country ski or snowshoe trails*, slide down our snow tube run*, or create a masterpiece in a snow sculpture challenge.* Indoor activities include: archery, the climbing wall, and winter-themed arts and crafts.

On New Year’s Eve, join us in the Dining Hall for an exciting party including dancing, trivia, plenty of snacks, and our very own ball drop.

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. WEEKEND This is the perfect time to slow down, relax, and recharge after the holidays.

Enjoy a winter wonderland of beautiful scenery and nutritious, tasty meals.

Take advantage of our cross-country ski and snowshoe trails*, ice skating* on Lake Cole, ice fishing* and snow-covered-hills perfect for sledding and snow tubing.* Warm up indoors in 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- or four-day weekend in the Valley!

PRESIDENTS’ WEEKEND Frost Valley YMCA is a snow lover’s dream come true! With our snowshoe and cross-country ski trails*, and ice skating*, your family will experience an idyllic winter getaway. We also offer ice fishing*, broomball*, snow tubing, 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.

Cozy up next to the fire with a good book and some hot cocoa! This four-day wintertime retreat will warm your heart!

WINTER WEEKENDS AT EVR East Valley Ranch is a glistening landscape of snow and splendor in the wintertime. Join us for a family winter weekend and spend time exploring the Catskills. Try cross-country skiing* and snowshoeing* to explore the true beauty of winter. Warm up with hot cocoa and cookie decorating, enjoy arts and craft projects, and visit our Farm to say hello to the animals. We are happy to make arrangements for you to use Main Camp’s snow tubing hill.* *Weather permitting. Snowshoes, snow tubes, broomball equipment, ice fishing equipment, and cross-country skis are provided. Bring your own ice skates and sleds.

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SPRING RETREATS

SPRING WEEKENDS AT EVR Join us this Spring for a family weekend at a charming inn-style ranch in the Catskills. Choose from a range of activities like horseback riding, nature hikes, archery, boating, pond ecology, ropes elements, arts and craft projects, and more! You can also visit our Farm to say hello to the animals. Let us know what your family likes to do (or would like to try for the first time!) and we’ll do our best to arrange it on the schedule.

MOTHER’S WEEKEND Each mom stays at no charge with at least one full-paying guest.

Treat mom (or yourself!) to a relaxing mini-vacation. We take care of everything so moms can rest, relax, and rejuvenate. Enjoy stretch and meditation classes, guided nature hikes, arts and crafts, delicious meals, and much more! Join us in our arts and crafts studio to create something special for mom!

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND Kick off summer with Memorial Day Weekend at Frost Valley YMCA – the perfect place to welcome the warmer months with outdoor activities for the whole family! Activities include climbing, hiking, archery, canoeing, ziplining and other high adventure courses. Spend the weekend relaxing with stretch and meditation classes and stargazing at the observatory. End the weekend with our annual staff vs. guests kickball game.

FATHER’S WEEKEND Each dad stays at no charge with at least one full-paying guest.

Surprise your dad with an epic adventure! Discover the joys of nature with your family and celebrate all that Dad does for you. Activities include: climbing, hiking, archery, primitive skills classes, canoeing, ziplining, adventure courses, arts and crafts, sports and games, and much more!

“At every point in our stay, the staff was great. It was always service with a smile.”

- Family Retreat Guest

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SPECIAL PROGRAMS ADULT CRAFTING WEEKEND (NEW) Hosted at our secluded bed-and-breakfast style ranch in the Catskills, East Valley Ranch provides a perfect backdrop for you to unleash your creativity! Our coordinators will guide you through hands-on craft workshop courses. There’s something for everyone, regardless of your artistic skill or ability. All supplies will be provided, just bring yourself and a willingness to learn and have fun. Possible projects include: Glass Etching, Fabric Painting, Tie-Dyeing, Wood Burning, Wood Painting, Wood Ornament, Dried Flowers Creations, Needle Felting, Mosaics and more!

CATSKILL FLY-FISHING RETREATS Join us for a spectacular Fly-Fishing Retreat! The Catskills are the birthplace of American Fly-Fishing.

These retreats are hosted at Frost Valley’s East Valley Ranch, just minutes away from the famed Beaverkill, Upper Delaware, Neversink, Esopus, and Willowemoc rivers. Programs will be led by an experienced, knowledgeable, licensed NY fishing guide.

WOMEN’S WELLNESS WEEKENDS We’re pleased to now offer this popular retreat at two locations: Main Camp and East Valley Ranch! Two fantastic locations where you can relax, rejuvenate, and have fun! Join us in the beautiful Catskills to treat your spirit, mind, and body to better overall wellness!

Get moving with dance classes, nature hikes, and other invigorating classes, or relax with activities like yoga, aromatherapy, and meditation. Explore your creative side with activities like pottery, vision boards, or group drumming.

FARM FAMILY WEEKEND (NEW) Bring your family and friends and join us at the Frost Valley Farm! Spend time in our 3 acres of gardens and meet the livestock. Learn how to care for the farm animals, and discover how produce is grown, harvested, and prepared to make delicious, garden-fresh meals. You will also have the opportunity to create farm based crafts. Guests will stay at the East Valley Ranch just 1 mile down the road from the farm.

LIVESTRONG® AT THE YMCA WEEKENDS These are FREE to cancer survivors (once each year).

Friends & families stay for 2 nights at the standard rate with free camp-style lodging.

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 gives caregivers a chance to gain valuable support as well. With our focus on wellness and camaraderie, our nurturing environment can accommodate many specific needs.

AUTISM FAMILY SUPPORT WEEKENDS These are FREE to guests with autism spectrum disorder. Friends & families stay for 2 nights at the standard rate with free camp-style lodging.

Frost Valley provides families with opportunities for friendship, support, and networking, as well as the potential to relax, play, and bond in nature. Meet other families, make new friends, and watch your loved one 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 are here to take care of the details, including lodging, and adapted programming, so that you can relax and have fun.

“The staff were lovely! Super patient with my little one and happy to answer my older son’s list of questions.” - Family Retreat Guest

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The following schedule is a sample of some, but not all, of the activities that may be available during your stay at main camp. Your program coordinator will contact you in advance to learn about any special requests you may have for activities.

DINING AT FROST VALLEY includes a vast array of options from the nutritionally-balanced “typical” kid fare, to traditional family favorites, to vegetarian and/ or vegan options to meet the needs of all of our guests. Please contact your Program Coordinator to see if Frost Valley can accommodate your dietary needs.

THE GUENTHER FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER, a state-of-the-art healthcare facility located on main camp, is staffed by healthcare professionals. The health and well-being of Frost Valley YMCA’s guests are our top priorities.

PLAN YOUR TRIP To find planning tips and frequently asked questions go to: www.frostvalley.org/plan-your-trip

“I was really amazed and impressed that the kitchen staff knew about my child’s allergies before we reminded them and made safe meals for her!”

MAIN CAMP SAMPLE SCHEDULE FRIDAY 4:00pm - 10:00pm:

Check In

7:00pm - 10:00pm:

Board Games in the Dining Hall

7:00pm - 10:00pm:

Evening Programs All Seasons: Bingo, Indoor Climbing, Night Hikes; Fall Only: Hayrides

SATURDAY 8:00am - 9:00am:

Breakfast

9:15am - 10:45am:

First Period All Seasons: Climbing (indoor/outdoor), Cable Bridge Hike, Rocket Building, Flying Squirrel, Nature Scavenger Hunt; Fall: Apple Cider Making; Winter: Cross-Country Skiing, Snow Tubing (weather permitting)

11:00am - 12:30pm:

Second Period All Seasons: Climbing (indoor/outdoor), High Falls Hike, Decoupage Tiles, Flying Squirrel, Map And Compass; Fall: Halloween Crafts; Winter: Snow Sculptures, Cross-Country Skiing, Snow Tubing (weather permitting)

12:00pm – 1:30pm:

Lunch

1:45pm – 3:15pm:

Third Period – Fall and Spring: Boating, Zipline, All Seasons: Sasquatch Hunt, Archery (indoor/outdoor), Candle Making, Healthy Home Kitchen, Woodshop: Walking Sticks; Fall Only: Apple Cider Making; Winter: Ice Fishing (weather permitting)

3:30pm – 5:00pm:

Fourth Period – Fall and Spring: Boating, Zipline, Bear Cave Hike; All Seasons: Toddler Hike, Candle Making, Healthy Home Kitchen, Woodshop: Walking Sticks; Fall: Halloween Crafts; Winter: Cross-Country Skiing, Snow Tubing (weather permitting)

5:30pm – 6:30pm:

Dinner

7:00pm – 10:00pm:

Evening Programs – All Seasons: Karaoke, Campfire, Night Hike, Observatory, Catskill Critters; Fall: Hayrides

SUNDAY 8:00am - 9:00am:

Breakfast

9:15am - 10:45am:

First Period Fall and Spring: Boating, Zipline, All Seasons: Archery (indoor/outdoor), Jewelry Making, Flying Squirrel, Winter: Sports (Weather Permitting); Spring Only: Maple Sugar Hike

11:00am - 12:30pm:

Second Period Fall and Spring Only: Boating, Zipline; All Seasons: Archery (indoor/outdoor), Open Arts And Crafts, Healthy Home Kitchen, Stretch And Relaxation, High Ropes, Outdoor Living Skills; Winter Only: Snow Sculptures, Cross-Country Skiing, Snow Tubing (weather permitting)

12:30pm:

Check Out

- Family Retreat Guest

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GROUP RETREATS Team Building Retreats for Corporations, Colleges, and More Our Team Building Programs allow corporate, non-profit, and educational groups the opportunity to experience problem-solving challenges and adventure courses.

School Field Trips Our Program Departments partner with educators to design and provide day and overnight Environmental Education Field Trips in our vast outdoor classroom, where learning is experiential and student centered.

Scouting Retreats Frost Valley offers enriching Scouting Programs for Girl Scouts*, Scouting for All*, Baden-Powell Scouts Association*, Cub Scouts*, and Scouts BSA* at Main Camp or East Valley Ranch. Our Main Camp offers availability for up to 500 guests, easily accommodating large councils yet also providing a personalized experience for individual troops.

East Valley Ranch offers both a bed-and-breakfast style lodge that sleeps up to 35 guests, as well as Mongolian yurts that sleep an additional 60 guests. Work on badge work while bonding with nature and each other (any badges or beltloops should be obtained through your local council). *Frost Valley YMCA is not affiliated with or endorsed by any scouting association.

Catskill Fly-Fishing Retreats The Catskills are the birthplace of American Fly-Fishing. East Valley Ranch is minutes away from the famed Beaverkill, Upper Delaware, Neversink, Esopus, and Willowemoc rivers. We host programs at our East Valley Ranch for interested anglers that are led by experienced, knowledgeable, licensed NY fishing guides.

Adult Crafting Weekend Hosted at our bed-and-breakfast style ranch in the Catskills, East Valley Ranch provides a perfect backdrop for you to unleash your creativity! Our coordinators will guide you through hands-on craft workshop courses. There’s something for everyone, regardless of your Let Us Help You Plan artistic skill or ability; supplies will be provided.

Tokyo-Frost Valley YMCA Partnership The Tokyo-Frost Valley Partnership provides a home base for Japanese families to receive respite from the work, school, and social stresses of life in a foreign country.

Your Perfect Catskill Retreat!

CALL: 845-985-2291 ext. 450 EMAIL: reservations@frostvalley.org

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FROST VALLEY YMCA 2000 Frost Valley Road Claryville, NY 12725 TEL 845-985-2291 EMAIL info@frostvalley.org WEB www.frostvalley.org

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