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FROST VALLEY YMCA 2014

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Frost Valley YMCA operates a safe, affordable Day Camp for children and

families in Sullivan, Ulster, Delaware and surrounding counties. Our Day Camp activities are based on healthy, fun 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-school through grade 10. We ensure successful camping and recreational experiences for each child. Camp groups are co-ed and are divided into groups by grade. We offer nutritious lunch and snack options daily.

Our counselors 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.

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

Session Dates SESSION 1

2 weeks

June 30 - July 11

SESSION 1a 1 week

June 30 - July 4

SESSION 1b 1 week

July 7 -11

SESSION 2

2 weeks

July 14 - 25

SESSION 3

2 weeks

July 28 - Aug 8

SESSION 4

2 weeks

Aug 11 - 22

SESSION 4a 1 week

Aug 11 - 15

SESSION 4b 1 week

Aug 18 - 22

SESSION B

Aug 25 - 29

1 week

Financial Aid

is available. Our goal is to make Frost Valley YMCA Day Camp affordable for everyone through camperships. Please visit frostvalley.org or email daycamp@frostvalley.org for more information.

Explorers*

Entering Pre-K & K, min. age 4 Session 1, 2, 3, 4: $290 Sessions 1a, 1b, 4a, 4b: $200 Session B: $150 The Explorers program is an “introduction” to Day Camp for our youngest campers. Small hikes, daily access to our supervised waterfront, games and crafts will fill your camper’s day—at a fun but relaxing pace! *Children must be toilet trained.

Just Us Girls

Girls Entering Grades 4-7 Sessions 2 & 4: $290 This unique female-only program provides girls the ideal atmosphere to express themselves free of peer pressure, set and achieve personal goals and explore leadership through a variety of ropes and challenge activities. With the guidance of a positive female role model, campers will grow through daily journaling, learn about influential women across cultures, and enjoy daily fitness activities including relaxation and hip-hop dance. Campers will also experience a variety of traditional camp activities.

Boys in the Woods Boys Entering Grades 1-2 Sessions 1 & 3: $290

Pathfinders

Entering Grades 1-6 Session 1, 2, 3, 4: $290 Session 1a, 1b, 4a, 4b: $215 Session B: $150 Campers kick off their day with songs and games at morning meeting. Then the rest of their time at camp is spent participating in activities that include arts & crafts, sports of all sorts, Incredible Edible, science, music, crazy camp-wide events and daily trips to the waterfront.

‘Tween Camp

Entering Grade 7 Session 1, 2, 3, 4: $315 Session 1a, 1b, 4a, 4b: $215 Session B: $175 In addition to all the traditional camp activities, ‘Tweens will take an off-site trip during each session and have the opportunity to experience our many adventure and ropes courses like the zip line, the Giant Swing and mountain boarding.

Designed for our younger male campers who are still developing their individuality, this program provides boys the opportunity to play, learn, and grow in a safe and positive environment.

With the helpful hand of friendly and responsible male role-models, boys will enjoy a full day of fun, active outdoor activities that encourage them to think for themselves, create friendships, and try new things. Activities include swimming, hiking, climbing tower, archery, and a large variety of sports and games.

Inclusion Program* Entering Grades K-7, min. age 5 Session 1, 2, 3, 4: $290 Sessions 1a, 1b, 4a, 4b: $200 Session B: $150

The Inclusion Program provides children with physical and developmental disabilities the opportunity to experience the outdoors, create long-lasting friendships and participate in our popular Summer Day Camp programs. The Inclusion Program strives to create awareness about the diversity of individuals with disabilities and the possibilities that inclusion can bring. *Children must be toilet trained.

Pony Camp

Entering Grades K-3, min. age 5 Session B: $265 This is a one-week camp designed to give younger campers the chance to spend time with horses. Each day campers will enjoy pony rides, learn about grooming, horse care, and how much fun horses can be. Horsey crafts, treats and games make this a week to remember. Campers will also go to the waterfront and play games each day. Designed for campers with little or no horse experience.

Hoof-Beats

Entering Grades 3+, min. age 8 Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4: $430 Hoof-Beats is a two week specialty day camp program for youth who want to spend time with horses this summer. Campers will spend half of each day at the barn riding and learning all about horse health and care. 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 activities including: arts & crafts, waterfront, and games. Designed for campers of all skill levels.

Giddy-Up

Entering Grades 4+, min. age 9 Session 4a - B, August 11 - 29: $750 Giddy-Up campers will spend three weeks learning a variety of skills both on and off the horse. They will participate in ring lessons, trail rides, and bareback riding to build their skills as a rider. Campers will learn all about horse health and care giving them a better understanding of the world of horses.

Enjoy crafts and other horse related activities each day at the barn. Campers will still enjoy waterfront and several other traditional camp activities throughout the session. It is a unique opportunity for a limited number of campers.

Previous horse experience required.

Western Adventure

Entering Grades 5+, minimum age 10 Session 1a - 3, June 30 - August 8: $1500 Campers who are looking to really progress and improve their riding skills and horsemanship abilities are perfect for this program. This six-week session will allow campers the opportunity to work with the same staff and horses. They will enjoy presentations and guest speakers to give them a more in-depth look at the variety of ways in which horses are used. This is designed as a six-week progression based program and campers will learn new skills each week.

Western Adventurers will still enjoy waterfront and a few traditional camp activities. However the focus of the program will be horses! Previous horse experience required.

Valley Voyagers Entering Grades 8-10 Teen 1: Session 1a: $285

Awaken the voyager inside of you for a week of get-a-way fun! Enjoy hands-on day trips to exciting locations in the Catskill/Hudson Valley discovering all the hidden adventures it has to offer.

Outdoor Adventures

Entering Grades 8-10 Teen 4: Session 3: $385 Don’t forget your compass!

Destination hikes, orienteering, rock climbing, outdoor cooking, archery, and a two-day camping trip are just a few of the highlights of this action-packed session!

Summer Sampler

Entering Grades 8-10 Teen 5: Session 4: $385

Rock & Row

Entering Grades 8-10 Teen 2: Session 1b: $285 Join us to learn rock climbing and canoeing techniques. We’ll venture out for a climbing adventure to the neighboring “Gunks” in New Paltz and paddle a day away on the Delaware River. You’ll also spend time learning boating skills on our own Lake Cole.

Wet N’ Wild

Entering Grades 8-10 Teen 3: Session 2: $385 Make sure to pack extra sunscreen! White water rafting, river hikes, beach parties, swimming holes and the wildest and wettest water parks around!

Your last chance to get everything you wanted out of summer and have some fun before you hit the books! Join us for a trip to Splash Down Waterpark, a late night zipline adventure and other high ropes adventures, an overnight camping trip, s’mores around the campfire and a special off-site adventure trip!

Catskill Community

Entering Grades 8-10 Teen 6: Session B: $260 Enjoy a week in the Catskills giving back to the community all around us. Blended with a variety of camp activities, teens will complete 20 hours of community service, under the guidance of responsible and energetic staff.

Counselor-In-Training Program

Kids Entering Grades 9 & 10 Session 1: $395 per camper including transportation Bring out the leader inside you! A two-week program designed to develop the leadership skills you need as part of a successful future. Led by our Leadership and Adventure GURU, you will earn First Aid and CPR certifications, develop your communication skills on our teambuilding and high ropes courses, be responsible for the delivery of two inclusive all camp programs and enjoy a rewarding overnight wilderness camping experience to top it all off! (Must pass tests to earn certifications. No refunds if certification is not obtained.)

Transportation Fees & Bus Schedule 1-Week Session: $60 2-Week Session: $95

Campers utilizing this service 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 all together, please proceed to the Gershowitz Bus Garage in Neversink on Route 55. For the Big Indian & Phoenicia bus, 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.

BUS 1: Liberty PICK-UP 8:00am Liberty High School

8:35am Claryville Church RETURN 4:45pm Claryville Church

5:10pm Liberty High School BUS 2: Kiamesha, Fallsburg & Woodbourne PICK-UP 8:00am Kiamesha Lanes

8:15am Benjamin Cozer Elementary School

8:30am Woodbourne Church RETURN 4:45pm Woodbourne Church

5:00pm Benjamin Cozer Elementary School

5:25pm Kiamesha Lanes BUS 3: Ellenville, Tri-Valley & Neversink PICK-UP 7:45am Ellenville Central School

8:15am Tri-Valley School

8:30am Neversink Bus Garage RETURN 4:45pm Neversink Bus Garage

5:15pm Tri-Valley School

5:30pm Ellenville Central School BUS 4: Pine Hill PICK-UP 8:10am Margaretville School

8:20am Fleischmanns, Peabody Pet & Feed

8:30am Big Indian Park RETURN 4:50pm Big Indian Park

5:00pm Fleischmanns, Peabody Pet & Feed

5:10pm Margaretville School BUS 5: Phoenicia PICK-UP 8:05am St. Frances Church

8:15am Phoenicia Elementary School RETURN 5:05pm St. Frances Church

5:10pm Phoenicia Elementary School

1. REGISTER ONLINE at frostvalley.org 2. CAMP TOUR Call (845) 985-2291 to schedule 3. REGISTER BY MAIL You may mail your deposits and camp

forms. Contact us at (845) 985-2291, or at daycamp@frostvalley.org, with questions, or to receive registration forms by mail. You can download our brochure, registration forms and health forms by going to our website: frostvalley.org and clicking on camp > day camps > summer day camps > forms

4. FAX FORMS to (845) 985-7925

Day Camp Staff Contact Info • Main Number: (845) 985-2291 Day Camp Inquiries: Katia Martin, Day Camp Director: Ext 305 daycamp@frostvalley.org Horse Camp Inquiries: Jennie Stover, Equestrian Director: Ext 240 horses@frostvalley.org Registration & Financial Info: Pat Grimley, Registrar: Ext 306 pgrimley@frostvalley.org Health Center: Dawn D’Auria, Health Care Administrator: Ext 225 nurse@frostvalley.org

Tokyo Homestay Program For Local Families The Tokyo-Frost Valley YMCA Partnership sponsors a homestay program every year. Families are needed to host Japanese children for a weekend in the summer. Participating families receive a stipend for each child for the weekend for food and provisions. If you are interested in hosting one or more children or would like to know more information please contact tokyopr@frostvalley.org

USAI Fellowships Cultural Immersion Program for Local Families USAI is a local not-for-profit organization offering fellowships to attend Frost Valley YMCA Day Camp for free to those families interested in participating in their international cultural immersion program. Local families benefit from this program when they welcome in their homes an international student attending Frost Valley YMCA Day Camp. In return, both the international students and our local kids benefit from the opportunity to learn about each other’s cultures while attending Day Camp together.

If you would like to find out more about the USAI-Frost Valley YMCA Day Camp Fellowship, please call USAI at (845) 688-2434. You can also contact them at info@usaimmersion.org

Blue Hill Lodge & Café Premiere Sponsor

Frost Valley YMCA would like to recognize the Blue Hill Lodge & Café for being the 2013 Premiere Sponsor for our Day Camp program. Thanks to the generosity of the Blue Hill Lodge & Café and all of our day camp sponsors, over 100 children benefited from a day camp experience this past summer. In addition to being a part of a caring, diverse and inclusive community at Frost Valley, these children were also given a safe, healthy and nurturing environment during the summer months.

organization whose mission is to put Judeo/Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. To help us give the gift of camp to children, families and students, go to www.frostvalley.org/donate

OUR MISSION Frost Valley YMCA is a not-for-profit 501(c)3

Join us for a FREE, fun-filled day of activities designed to promote healthy kids and families.

April 27, 1-4pm, Free for all ages!

Healthy Kids Day

Daily activities include hiking, sports, crafts, climbing, and much more. Price includes transportation, lunch and snacks.

April 14-18, for kids ages 4-15 4-Days: $160/camper 5-Days: $185/camper

Spring Break Camp

Join Frost Valley YMCA in providing “camperships� to children who would not otherwise be able to attend. Contact us at (845) 985-2291 or donate online: frostvalley.org/donate

Help Send Kids to Camp

WEB: frostvalley.org TEL: (845) 985-2291

2000 Frost Valley Road Claryville, NY 12725 TEL 845-985-2291 FAX 845-985-7925 WEB frostvalley.org

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