Where a Weekend Away Means Memories for Life

WHERE A WEEKEND AWAY MEANS MEMORIES FOR LIFE

Family Retreats FROST VALLEY YMCA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

4 • Family Retreats 14 • Specialty Programs INSERT • Pull Out Poster/Calendar 20 • Scout Programs 25 • How to Register 26 • Accommodations 27 • Rates 28 • Overnight Camps 29 • About Frost Valley 30 • Camp Map

“A weeke nd we’ll n ever forg et!”

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SOMETHING FOR EVERY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY Whether yours is a big family or you’re a young couple just starting out, we can all benefit from setting aside a little time for sharing experiences that turn into lifelong memories. No matter your age or your gender, your likes or dislikes, we can all appreciate slowing down our busy lives to take in a sunset over a serene mountain lake. It makes no difference if your children are in pre-school or if they have children of their own now, we can all benefit from opportunities for exploration, play, and learning.

Here at Frost Valley, we believe that everyone deserves opportunities for bonding with the people who mean most to them. This is why we invite you and your family to join us on our 5,500 acres in the Catskills. Come hike our many trails, enjoy scenic views such as High Falls, take a canoe out with your children on Lake Cole, or test your courage on our high ropes elements like the zipline. These are the moments that turn a simple weekend away in the mountains into traditions that last for generations to come.

Join us in the autumn, when the foliage is at its peak and activities include making apple cider, painting pumpkins, and going on hayrides. Visit in the winter for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing, or simply warming up by the fireplace with a good book and cup of hot cocoa. The springtime is perfect for exploring the wildflowers along our trails, stargazing at our observatory, or sharing songs and stories around the campfire. Even adults can go back to summer camp during our Family Camp in late August, a chance to swim in the lake, practice your archery skills, or go horseback riding.

Although the seasons may change, the children may be getting bigger, the family spreading out, the job getting busier, we all deserve not just time away, but time together. Frost Valley is where families come to grow closer, build traditions, and make new memories. We can’t wait for your family to join us here in the Valley.

Sincerely, Group and Family Retreats Staff Frost Valley YMCA (845) 985-2291 x 450 reservations@frostvalley.org

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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FAMILY RETREATS

Ready to zipline!

Healthy cooking with mom!

Family time is the BEST time!

Horseback riding adventures!

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Families join us year after year, generation after generation, for this Frost

FAMILY CAMP August 23-28, 2015 Contact us for special rates!

Valley annual favorite. Swim in Lake Cole, take out a canoe or rowboat, hike to High Falls, create masterpieces in an arts and crafts class, test your courage on our high ropes elements like the zipline, perfect your archery skills and so much more! Join us for our evening square dance, World Service Auction, or “Family Follies!” This is a chance for adults to be a kid again and the kids’ opportunity to show their families what summer camp is all about! Space fills quickly, register today!

Time together

Striving to reach the top!

“Woo Hoo!”

LABOR DAY WEEKEND

Say goodbye to summer and hello to a new school year with this

September 4-7, 2015

and much more! Join us for a Labor Day tradition – our annual BBQ-style

end-of-season celebration weekend. Enjoy three days here in the Valley, climbing, hiking, boating, ziplining, arts and crafts, sports and games dinner Saturday evening. Space fills quickly, register today!

Calling all Frost Valley YMCA alumni! We welcome you back to reconnect

ALUMNI REUNION

with Frost Valley, old friends and new. Join the classic camp activities like

September 4-7, 2015

candle-making and more. Or, simply relax under Big Tree for some cloud

Contact us for special rates!

hikes to High Falls, Newspaper Fashion Show, Bombardment, USB, Geronimo, appreciation. We look forward to this gathering every 5 years, so be sure to register. Two- and three-night stays available. Join in on our auction! Bring the whole family and check out our affordable children’s rates.

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ABOUT EAST VALLEY RANCH East Valley Ranch is located on a stretch of fields and woodlands along the Neversink River. Surrounded by panoramic mountain views and picturesque

FAMILY SAMPLER WEEKENDS AT EAST VALLEY RANCH

horse pastures, the grounds feature a 26-stall horse barn, high and low ropes courses, arts and crafts studio, outdoor game areas and scenic viewpoints to enjoy the beauty of the Catskills. After exploring our hiking trails that cover miles of wilderness, you’ll appreciate our fresh and tasty meals prepared on-site by our private chefs, who are always happy to accommodate special requests and dietary needs.

September 4-7, 2015 Oct 30-Nov 1, 2015

Bring your family to East Valley Ranch to enjoy a weekend working with and riding horses. With no experience necessary, you’ll enjoy horseback riding, caring for horses, and learning horse facts. Minimum age for children is 7. Venture to our educational farm to meet our animals, tour the gardens, and taste fresh produce. Hike along our scenic trails, challenge yourself on our high and low ropes courses, and much more.

Learning to ride

Fun with dad!

Learning archery

FATHER CHILD CAMPING WEEKEND

Dads, whether you’re looking to introduce the great outdoors to your

September 11-13, 2015

streams and lake, explore the woods, go down the zipline, and make

Stay in a platform tent, rustic cabin, or yurt and pay only $129 per person!

archery a try, explore our Nature and Raptor Centers, and even go on a

little one or to explore the woods with your teen, this is the perfect bonding weekend. Rough it in a platform tent, hike the trails, fish the lots of great memories together. You can also climb our Y-Tower, give Sasquatch hunt! Surprise your child with your outdoor skills and make lifelong memories.

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Enjoy the Catskill Mountain foliage at its finest and your family will have a

COLUMBUS DAY WEEKEND

blast hiking, climbing, canoeing, creating arts and crafts, and more. Don’t

October 9-12, 2015

supplies. Test your craft on Biscuit Brook for the chance to win a special

miss our annual boat regatta! Bring your recyclable materials (soda bottles, plastic crates, etc.) and design your vessel with our assistance and available prize! You’ll also enjoy a performance in the Castle by the Bronx Opera.

Dad the artist!

Pumpkin painting

Zipline memories

HALLOWEEN WEEKENDS

We offer two weekends in October for spook-tacular events! With costume

October 16-18, 2015

something for guests of all ages. Win prizes in our silly Halloween games

October 23-25, 2015

through our haunted trail…if you dare!

parades, pumpkin painting, mask making, and apple cidering, Halloween has never been so eerily exciting. When the sun goes down, we have for the little ones or the brave at heart can test their courage walking

Former Y-Guide Dads, set aside a special time to be with your children, to

Y GUIDE ALUMNI WEEKEND

relish in the freedom, joy, and power of play. Those moments of quality time

November 13-15, 2015

us all. While here, you have the freedom to explore! Programming includes

Special rate of $145 per person!

Each additional youth $129 after parent and first child.

together will build a lifetime of trust and connection. Frost Valley’s 5,500 acres are a natural playground that brings out the adventurous spirit in all of our traditional camp favorites: hiking, climbing, canoeing, sports and games, arts and crafts, stargazing, and telling stories by the fire. So, whether you want to connect with former Y-Guide Alumni or let your entire family have the Frost Valley experience, this is the weekend for you!

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VOLUNTEER WORK WEEKEND November 13-15, 2015 March 18-20, 2016 April 29-May 1, 2016 $25 per volunteer, $129 for additional guests participating in regular programs (for camp-style lodging).

We are bringing back an old favorite, our Volunteer Work Weekend. Spend the weekend at Frost Valley giving back to the camp you love. Arrive on Friday night for a campfire briefing. Be prepared for a full, eight-hour work volunteer on Saturday, involving a variety of projects. Sunday is yours to enjoy camp programs through the end of lunch. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a non-volunteer adult. All meals and camp-style lodging provided.

FESTIVAL OF THE HOLIDAYS WEEKEND

The best gift of all is sharing quality time with your family. Kick off

December 4-6, 2015

fireplace for hot cocoa and lighting the menorah. Holiday-centered crafts

Special rate of $129 per person for modern campstyle lodging.

your holiday spirit a head start, allowing you to enjoy the true meaning of

“I did it!”

the holiday season with a stress-free weekend at Frost Valley YMCA, celebrating with your family beneath the Frost Valley Christmas tree. Enjoy a musical performance by the Bronx Opera before joining us around the compliment our traditional camp favorites. This festive weekend will give the season all winter long!

Making apple cider

“Nice shot!”

Spend quality time with your family in our Catskill Mountain winter

HOLIDAY FAMILY CAMP

wonderland! Enjoy the winter scenery on our many cross-country ski

December 26, 2015 to January 3, 2016

winter-themed arts and crafts. In the evenings, keep cozy and warm by the

Enjoy 1/2 price rates on modern, camp-style lodging.

and cheer during our very own ball drop.

trails, go sliding down our tube run, or create a masterpiece in a snow sculpture contest.* Indoor activities include archery, the climbing wall, and fireplace with a cup of hot cocoa! On New Year’s Eve, join us in the Dining Hall for an exciting party including line dancing, trivia, plenty of party food,

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

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FAMILY WINTER WEEKENDS AT EAST VALLEY RANCH

East Valley Ranch is a glistening landscape of snow and splendor in the

January 1-3, 2016

and campfire cooking techniques. Learn to track animals in the snow and

February 12-15, 2016

winter weekend and spend time exploring the Catskills.

March 4-6, 2016

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

First time cross-country skiing

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, how they adapt and thrive in this unique environment. Join us for our family

Gearing up for a snowshoe hike

Ice fishing on Main Camp

We know winter well here at Frost Valley YMCA! Martin Luther King Weekend is the perfect time to slow down, relax, and recharge after the holidays. Enjoy a winter wonderland of enjoyment, exercise, and adventure,

MARTIN LUTHER KING WEEKEND

along with beautiful scenery and nutritious, tasty meals. Enjoy our

January 15-18, 2016

arena, climbing gym, archery range, and arts and crafts studio. Come home

cross-country ski and snowshoe trails, ice skating rink on Lake Cole, ice fishing and a snow tube run.* Warm up indoors at our indoor floor hockey 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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Frost Valley YMCA is a snow lover’s dream come true! With our cross-country ski trails, ice skating rink, snow tube run, and snowshoe

PRESIDENTS’ DAY FAMILY WEEKEND February 12-15, 2016

trails,* your family will experience an idyllic winter weekend. We also offer ice fishing on Lake Cole, broomball on Reflection Pond, and guided nature hikes to High Falls and other scenic vistas. When you’re ready to move indoors, try our climbing gym, archery range, or arts and crafts programs.

Or cozy up next to the fire with a good book and some hot cocoa! Winter at Frost Valley will warm your heart! *Weather permitting. Snow tubes, snowshoes, and cross-country skis are provided.

Join us for a 2-4 night stay during your children’s school break. This is a

PRESIDENTS’ WEEK

wonderful opportunity to bring the family together, and we’ll be the host

February 15-19, 2016

wonderland offers you the experience of new thrills and delights in snow

Special rate of $129 per person for 2 nights, $173 per person for 3 nights, $218 for 4 nights in modern camp-style lodging.

so you can relax and enjoy spending time with one another. Our winter tubing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing,* and more. Test your skills in climbing and archery or enjoy guided nature hikes and arts and crafts, as well as a wide variety of other activities, including our annual Snowshoe Olympix! *Weather permitting. Snow tubes, snowshoes, and cross-country skis are provided.

“I can fly!”

Exploring winter

Hold on tight!

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ROOTS OF EARTH WEEKEND

Earth. Spend a weekend enjoying, celebrating and protecting our Earth

April 8-10, 2016

together. Learn more sustainable ways of living and feel good about

Special rate of $99 per person; modern, camp-style lodging is free.

steward of our planet.

Working in the garden

your impact on the earth. Walk away with tangible action plans to be a

Picking veggies

A little dirt never hurt

MOTHER’S WEEKEND

Treat mom (or yourself!) to a relaxing mini-vacation. We take care

May 6-8, 2016

crafts, delicious freshly-cooked meals, and much more! Make sure your

Moms stay at NO CHARGE with at least one full-paying guest.

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We are all part of a huge web of life that relies on the health of Mother

of everything so moms can rest, relax, and rejuvenate. Enjoy natural facials, stretch and meditation classes, guided nature hikes, arts and family takes advantage of our fully stocked card-making station in our arts and crafts studio to make something special for mom!

Kick off summer with Memorial Day Weekend a Frost Valley YMCA – the

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

perfect place to welcome the warmer months with outdoor activities for

May 27-30, 2016

natural facials, stretch and meditation classes, and stargazing at the

the whole family! Programs include climbing, hiking, archery, canoeing, ziplining, and high adventure activities. Spend the weekend relaxing with observatory. Don’t miss our 3rd Annual Family Field Day!

FATHER’S WEEKEND

Surprise your dad with an epic adventure! Discover the joys of nature with your family and celebrate all that Dad does for you. Experience nature

June 10-12, 2016

at its finest. Programs include climbing, hiking, archery, primitive skills

Dads stay at NO CHARGE with at least one full-paying guest.

games, and much more!

“So much fun!”

classes, canoeing, ziplining, adventure courses, arts and crafts, sports and

“Dad taught me to paddle!”

Off on a hike!

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FAMILY CAMP August 21-26, 2016 Contact us for special rates!

Families join us year after year, generation after generation, for this Frost Valley annual favorite. Swim in Lake Cole, take out a canoe or rowboat, hike to High Falls, create masterpieces at arts and crafts, test your courage on our high ropes elements like the zipline, perfect your archery skills and so much more! This is the adults chance to be a kid again and the kids’ opportunity to show their families what summer camp is all about!

On the cable bridge

Exploring with mom

LABOR DAY WEEKEND

Say goodbye to summer and hello to a new school year with this

September 2-5, 2016

games and much more! Join us for a classic Labor Day tradition – our

FAMILY SAMPLER WEEKEND AT EAST VALLEY RANCH September 2-5, 2016

end-of-season celebration weekend. Enjoy three days here in the Valley, filled with climbing, hiking, boating, ziplining, arts and crafts, sports and annual BBQ-style dinner Saturday evening.

Bring your family to East Valley Ranch to enjoy a weekend working with and riding horses, as well as exploring a wide variety of other activities.

With no experience necessary, enjoy horseback riding, caring for horses, and learning horse facts. Minimum age for children is 7. Venture to our educational farm to meet our animals, tour the gardens, and taste fresh produce. Hike along our scenic trails, challenge yourself on our ropes courses, and much more.

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Reaching new heights

SPECIALTY PROGRAMS

Dual zipline!

Making new friends

Learning needle felting

Boating on the lake together

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BEAR GRYLLS SURVIVAL ACADEMY The new Bear Grylls Survival Academy is now offering survival courses at Frost Valley YMCA! The world’s most recognizable face of survival and outdoor adventure, Bear Grylls, brings the ultimate in self-rescue skills, delivered by his handpicked team of highly trained experts. For more information please contact enquiries@beargryllssurvivalacademy.com or visit frostvalley.org/BGSA 2016 Dates coming soon!

Getting down and dirty!

In our homemade shelter

BGSA 24-HOUR FAMILY COURSES

24-Hour Family Course:

August 1-2, 2015

daughters to get out in to the back country and have a great adventure

August 29-30, 2015 September 19-20, 2015

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Learning water crossing skills

These courses are designed to inspire fathers and sons and mothers and BGSA style. The course has been designed for parents and 10-17 year old children.

Family time in the woods

BGSA 24-HOUR ADULT COURSES September 12-13, 2015 September 26-27, 2015 October 3-4, 2015

Learning to start a fire

Try a strange new cuisine

24-Hour Adult Course: Bears team of highly trained experts will facilitate learning, offer advice and guide participants through this grueling 24 hour course. These courses are limited to only 12 participants over the age of 18 who must be physically fit and active.

October 17-18, 2015

BGSA 5-DAY EXTREME ADULT COURSE August 17-21, 2015

5-Day Extreme Adult Course: This is an intensive 5 day survival skills course which culminates in a challenging 36 hour expedition, putting your new found skills to the ultimate test.

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Frost Valley YMCA is proud to be the first camp to join the LIVESTRONG®

LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA WEEKENDS

at the YMCA movement. Cancer survivors and their families enjoy retreats

September 18-20, 2015

a similar journey and to reconnect with friends and family in a spectacular,

June 3-5, 2016 Cancer survivors come at NO CHARGE (once each year). Friends and family stay for $129, modern, camp-style lodging.

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 natural setting. With our focus on wellness and camaraderie, our nurturing environment can accommodate any specific need.

This weekend is reserved for first-time participants (cancer survivor’s who’ve never come to a LIVESTRONG weekend at Frost Valley before). Alumni (survivor’s who’ve already been to a LIVESTRONG weekend) can join us any available weekend from Labor Day to Father’s Day, for the same special rate.

Soaring through the trees

MILITARY FAMILY WEEKENDS October 16-18, 2015

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Mask-making with dad

Arts & crafts with mom

We are so grateful for the service of our active military and veterans, and this special weekend is in their honor. Please bring your families and join us

June 10-12, 2016

for a Frost Valley family-style weekend created to help you relax, recharge

Active military and veterans come FREE. Modern, camp-style lodging is also FREE. Friends and family pay $129.

and each other. We thank you for your service!

and reconnect. Activities will focus on enjoying nature, fitness, creativity

Please join us as we celebrate 20 years of Quilting in the Valley for our

QUILT & CRAFT WEEKEND*

special anniversary weekend. Sign up for your choice of one out of 4

November 6-8, 2015

or Turning Twenty Just Got Better. Or join us to work with wool in our

*Contact us for special rates and our $20 referral incentive!

offered classes. If quilting, choose Fussy Cut to Fabulous: Twenty Blocks, A Gaggle of Geese, Twenty Tips and Tricks for Versatile Quilting Blocks, Fiber Series! Enjoy deliciously prepared meals, including hot soups, salad, and vegan options. Make new friends in an atmosphere that celebrates camaraderie.

Autism Family Support Weekends at Frost Valley YMCA provide families opportunities for friendship, support, and networking, as well as the

AUTISM SUPPORT WEEKENDS March 18-20, 2016

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!

June 10-12, 2016

Meet other families, make new friends, and watch your child develop

Guest with Autism stays FREE. Friends and family stay for $129 in modern, camp-style lodging.

favorites, all with the assurance that you are part of a community who

relationships and build confidence while trying new things or enjoying old 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.

High Falls gets two thumbs up!

Being silly in the nature room

Discovering pond life

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WOMEN’S WELLNESS WEEKEND* April 1-3, 2016 *Contact us for special rates!

Ladies, come together to educate, empower, and enliven yourselves in the serene, supportive environment here at Frost Valley YMCA. Over the weekend, we explore the roles that women play—from daughter, friend, wife, and mother to over-stressed career woman—and the oftentimes hidden spirit within us that longs for expression. Through inspiring lectures, discussions, exercises, journaling, creative arts and movement, and guided nature hikes, we come to know ourselves in new ways. By pressing pause on our multi-tasking daily lives, we have the time, space, and inspiration to rest, relax, and listen deeply during this powerful, rejuvenating weekend full of surprises!

Previous Years’ Classes and Presenters Have Included:

Sculpting body and mind

Tai Chi

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Pottery

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Therapeutic Massage

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Hiking

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Zumba

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Ziplining

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Yoga

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Cooking Classes

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Qi Gong

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Bokwa

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Watercolor Painting

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Broadway Dancing

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Needle Felting

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And much, much more!

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Knitting

Out on the trails

Express yourself!

HIKING CLUB GATHERING

The perfect time to hike Frost Valley’s over 5,000 acres or be shuttled

April 15-17, 2016

All meals are provided, as well as activities on camp when you are not

$129 per person, modern campstyle lodging 1/2 price.

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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. enjoying the trail. Non-hiking family and friends can enjoy Frost Valley’s fun and exciting regular family programming.

SCOUT PROGRAMS

Having fun sledding!

Making apple cider - Yum!

Learning to horseback ride

Trying new healthy recipes

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MAIN CAMP SCOUT PROGRAMS Our Main Camp offers availability for up to 650 guests, easily accommodating large councils yet also providing a personalized experience for individual troops. $129 per person includes programs, lodging, and all meals for 2 nights.

Working as a team

GIRL SCOUTS NATURALIST

Map and compass skills

Explore Frost Valley’s outdoor environment as a Naturalist, through forest, wildlife and water ecology, hikes, a trip to the observatory, and more!

AT MAIN CAMP

BADGES: Brownie Naturalist, Junior Naturalist, Cadette Naturalist,

October 23-25, 2015

Senior Naturalist

GIRL SCOUTS ADVENTURES IN LEADERSHIP AT MAIN CAMP November 6-8, 2015

BOY SCOUT & CUB SCOUT WEEKENDS

Develop communication techniques, responsible decision making, and leadership skills that build trust and teamwork on adventure courses such as the climbing tower, flying squirrel, zipline, and more!

Call to find out which badges your troop can work toward during this adventurous weekend.

Frost Valley YMCA is proud to support Boy Scouts of America in its effort to build character, train young people in the responsibilities of citizenship, and develop personal fitness. We provide the perfect environment for

AT MAIN CAMP

challenging your scouts to reach new heights. Cub Scouts work toward

November 13-15, 2015

Geology, Forester, Naturalist, and Outdoorsman activity badges, as well as

March 4-6, 2016

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Learning new things

their Geology and Hiking belt loops and pins. Webelos work toward their their Engineer pins. Boy Scouts work toward their Environmental Science merit badges and their Geology merit badges.

GIRL SCOUTS A HEALTHIER YOU AT MAIN CAMP

We’ll learn about taking care of ourselves by exercising together, making healthy food choices, focusing on responsible decision making, and using clean and natural products!

BADGES: Brownie My Best Self, Junior Staying Fit,

December 4-6, 2015

Cadette Eating for Beauty, Senior Women’s Health

GIRL SCOUTS WONDERS OF WINTER

Explore the Catskills with your troop and new friends you’ll make

AT MAIN CAMP

along the way. Enjoy cross-country skiing, snow tubing, and

January 29-31, 2016

healthy snack prepared by you in our new Healthy Home Kitchen.

all that Frost Valley has to offer in the winter. Warm up with a

February 5-7, 2016

GIRL SCOUTS A JOURNEY AT MAIN CAMP March 11-13, 2016

Having a blast!

GIRL SCOUTS CAMPING ADVENTURE AT MAIN CAMP May 20-22, 2016

Explore the natural world as we get closer to spring, through activities like hiking, animal tracking, wildlife ecology, and more!

BADGES: Brownie Hiker, Junior Flower, Cadette Trees, Senior Sky

Exploring nature

Ready to ski!

Learn about camping, orienteering, fire building, hiking, climbing, canoeing, and more as we transition into warmer weather and work toward the Outdoor and Adventure Skill Building Badges.

BADGES: Brownie Hiker, Junior Flower, Cadette Trees, Senior Sky

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EAST VALLEY RANCH GIRL SCOUT PROGRAMS East Valley Ranch, just 12 miles from Main Camp, offers both a bed-and-breakfast style lodge that sleeps up to 35 guests, as well as seasonal Mongolian yurts that sleep an additional 60 guests. This secluded location allows for programs tailored specifically for your troop’s needs and goals. Prices range from $159 - $185 per person based on lodging and include programs and meals.

“Let’s do this!”

Pond exploration

ADVENTURES IN CAMPING AT EAST VALLEY RANCH

Develop camping skills such as knot tying, fire building, outdoor survival, and campfire cooking. Your troop will

September 11-13, 2015

also learn about wildlife during both day and night hikes!

January 29-31, 2016

BADGES: Brownie Bugs & Hiker, Junior Flowers &

March 18-20, 2016

Camping, Cadette Trees & Trailblazing, Senior Sky

May 13-15, 2016

HORSEMANSHIP AT EAST VALLEY RANCH September 18-20, 2015 April 22-24, 2016

& Adventurer

Spend a weekend learning all about and riding horses! Learn about grooming, tacking, horse health, and care. In addition to horses, you will get to try a

April 29-May 1, 2016

few of our traditional weekend

May 6-8, 2016

varies slightly depending on

May 20-22, 2016 June 10-12, 2016

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Fire building - in SNOW!

activities as well. Program age, please contact us for more information.

DOWN ON THE FARM

Learn about livestock animals and their care, plus how produce is

AT EAST VALLEY RANCH

grown, harvested and prepared to make delicious garden-fresh meals!

September 25-27, 2015

BADGES: Brownie Pets & Snack, Junior Simple Meals, Cadette

April 1-3, 2016

Helper & New Cuisines, Senior Voice for Animals & Locavore

HIKING & SENSES AT EAST VALLEY RANCH

Learn to plan for day hikes by finding out what to wear, how to prepare snacks, and what gear to pack. On the trail, discover new and exciting facts

November 13-15, 2015

about the forest and the wildlife within it!

February 26-28, 2016

BADGES: Brownie Hiker & Senses, Junior Camping & Detective, Cadette

April 15-17, 2016

HEALTHY LIVING

Trailblazing & Special Agent, Senior Adventurer & Truth Seeker

Learn how to improve your health with special classes on making healthy food choices, enjoying regular exercise, and using clean and

AT EAST VALLEY RANCH

natural products!

December 4-6, 2015

BADGES: Brownie My Best Self, Junior Staying Fit, Cadette Eating for Beauty, Senior Women’s Health

FIRST AID AT EAST VALLEY RANCH December 18-20, 2015

ART & NATURE AT EAST VALLEY RANCH January 8-10, 2016 February 19-21, 2016

Learn from our on-site medical staff the basics you need to help in an emergency!

BADGES: Brownie First Aid, Junior First Aid, Cadette First Aid, Senior First Aid

Let the season’s natural backdrop inspire your artistic creations while exploring the outdoors to motivate new art techniques!

BADGES: Brownie Painting, Junior Drawing, Cadette Comic Artist, Senior Collage

April 8-10, 2016

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HOW TO REGISTER STEP ONE: PICK YOUR DATES Browse 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 STYLE Check 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.

Bullseye beware!

STEP THREE: CALCULATE YOUR RATE Once you’ve chosen a lodge, look at our Lodge and Participant Rates Worksheet to calculate your price. Add the lodging rate to the participant rate per the number of people in your family. Remember to check to see if your weekend has special rates!

STEP FOUR: BOOK YOUR RETREAT! Contact us at reservations@frostvalley.org or give us a call at 845-985-2291 ext 450. If you have any specific questions about the programs we offer, contact us at reservations@frostvalley.org or 845-985-2291 ext 450.

“Watch this, mom!”

Ziplining sisters!

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“I learned to ski!”

CABINS

HOME STYLE

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Cabins 13-17 1 room sleep 10, 1 room sleeps 2 Capacity: 12

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Cabins 21-25 & 31-40 1 room sleep 8, 1 room sleeps 2 Capacity: 10

FORSTMANN CASTLE

SUPER LODGES

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Hyde & Watson Lodge

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Kresge Lodge

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Howard E. Quirk Lodge 4 rooms sleep 10 ea.

Capacity: 40 Minimum: 32

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Hussey Lodge 11 rooms sleep 6 ea., 2 rooms sleep 4 ea.

Capacity: 74 Minimum: 59

DORM STYLE •

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

Capacity: 36 Minimum: 29

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Hayden Lodge 2 dorms sleep 14 ea., 1 room sleeps 4 Capacity: 32 Minimum: 26

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Hird Lodge 1 dorm sleeps 8, 1 dorm sleeps 10, 2 rooms sleep 4 ea., 1 room sleeps 6 Capacity: 32 Minimum: 26

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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

ACCOMMODATION NAME

LODGES

Friendship House 6 rooms sleep 2 ea.

Capacity: 12

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

Capacity: 20 Minimum: 16

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 •

LEADERSHIP LODGE

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

Leadership Lodge 4 rooms sleep 10 ea.

Capacity: 56 Minimum: 44

PLATFORM TENTS

LODGES •

Scott Lodge

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Wolff Lodge

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Snow Lodge

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Bodman Lodge

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Day Lodge

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Kellogg Lodge

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Sequoia Village Tents 9 tents sleep 4 ea.

YURTS* •

East Valley Ranch Yurts 5 yurts sleep 12 ea.

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Sequoia Village Yurts 3 yurts sleep 12 ea. *SEASONAL: May - October

NO. OF ROOMS

PRIVATE BATH

SHARED BATH

MEETING ROOM

Forstmann Castle

12 24

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

4

Lakeview

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Friendship House

6

East Valley Lodge

11

Fly Fishing Cottage

3

Hyde & Watson

4

Kresge

4

Howard E. Quirk

4

Leadership Lodge

4

Hussey

13

Scott

4

Wolff

4

Snow

4

Bodman

4

Day

4

Kellogg

4

Biscuit

8

Hayden

3

Hird

5

Turrell

3

Cabin

1

4

4 4 4 4

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

FIREPLACE

4 4 4 4 4 4

4 4 4

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LODGE & PARTICIPANT RATES PARTICIPANT RATE PER PERSON

2 NIGHTS

Fri evening snack to Mon lunch

$129

$173

ROOM RATE 2 NIGHTS 3 NIGHTS

LODGE RATE 2 NIGHTS 3 NIGHTS

Includes meals & programs, age 5 & under free

LODGE RATE (MAIN CAMP) Platform Tents (Sequoia Village) Yurts (Sequoia Village) Rustic Cabins (31-40) Modern Cabins (20s) Modern Cabins (Teens) Biscuit Hayden Hird Turrell Bodman Day Kellogg Scott Snow Wolff Leadership Lodge Hussey Hyde Watson Kresge Quirk Castle Lakeview Lakeview (Suite) Friendship House Fly Fishing Cottage MEALS AND PROGRAMS ARE NOT INCLUDED

3 NIGHTS

Fri evening snack to Sun lunch

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-

$38 $38 $118 $202 $324 $1,376

$57 $57 $177 $303 $486 $2,064

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-

$1,220

$1,830

$684

$1,026

$250

$375

$1,000

$1,500

$324 $312

$486 $468

$1,296 $4,056

$1,944 $6,084

$624

$936

$2,496

$3,744

$256 $292 $396 $298

$384 $438 $594 $447

$3,072 $7,008 $1,788

$4,608 $10,512 $2,682

WEEKDAY Sun - Thurs

WEEKEND Fri & Sat

$195 per night

$265 per night

CALCULATE YOUR PRICE: * For East Valley Ranch rates, please contact info@eastvalleyranch.org

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Participant Rate

x SUBTOTAL = Add Room/Lodge Rate + GRAND TOTAL =

# of Participants over age 5

OVERNIGHT CAMPS WINTER SLEEPAWAY CAMP Dec 28, 2015-Jan 1, 2016

From winter arts and crafts and indoor climbing to snow tubing and sledding, camp-life is filled with excitement! Build sportsmanship at Frost Valley’s winter Olympix and ring in the new year with us on December 31! Bus transportation available from Montclair, New Jersey and Brooklyn, New York.

SUMMER SLEEPAWAY CAMPS

Bear Grylls Survival Academy Teen Summer Programs

SESSION 1: June 26-July 8, 2016

in thrilling survival and endurance scenarios.

SESSION 2: July 10-22, 2016 SESSION 3: July 24-Aug 5, 2016 SESSION 4: August 7-19, 2016

This six-day extreme course is led by survival professionals trained by the Bear Grylls Survival Academy. Campers gain dozens of skills as they are put to the test

Camp Wawayanda (Grades 2-7) This overnight camp, offered in one- and two-week sessions, offers young campers a traditional summer camp experience guided by positive role models.

Camp Henry Hird (Grades 8-10) Our overnight camp for teens offers ample opportunity for gaining independence, forming lifelong bonds, and taking on healthy challenges.

Farm Camp (Grades 2-10) Located just 12 miles from main camp, Farm Camp gives children the experience of working on a 515-acre farm as well as traditional overnight camp experiences.

Teen Adventure Camp (Ages 12-17) Campers choose from sailing in Vermont, climbing in Maine, volunteering for Habitat for Humanity, living in yurts at Adventure Village on main camp, and more!

East Valley Ranch Horse Camp (Ages 10-16) This all-girls, overnight horse camp allows first-time riders the chance to learn a new pastime and seasoned equestrians an opportunity to improve their skills.

Mustang Village (Ages 7-10) A program designed for young girls who want to spend more time at the barn and still participate in traditional camp activities. Have your own horse for two weeks, and spend several hours each day riding.

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ABOUT FROST VALLEY YMCA A Summer Camp – All Year Long Surrounded by Catskill Mountain peaks just 2 ½ hours north of New York City, Frost Valley YMCA is a summer camp at heart—all year long, for both kids and kids at heart.

We provide year-round access to nature, adventure, and education to people of all ages and abilities, from summer camp and school programs to group and family retreats to equestrian and other specialty groups.

Our TEAMBUILDING PROGRAMS focus on conflict resolution, communication, and goal setting, to allow corporate, professional, and educational groups the opportunity to learn effective and fun ways to work together toward mutual goals through problem solving challenges and adventure courses.

The TOKYO-FROST VALLEY PARTNERSHIP provides a home base for Japanese families to receive regular support and take a respite from the work, school, and social stresses of life in a foreign country. All programming is coordinated with YMCAs in Westchester and New York City.

Our SCHOOL PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT partners with educators to design and conduct programs that meet New York and New Jersey state curriculum standards as well as the requirements of the New York City Watershed Education Grants.

In our vast outdoor classroom, learning is experiential and student-centered, focusing on the environment, character and group development.

At EAST VALLEY RANCH, surrounded by hundreds of acres of forest, fields, and trails, guests are free to enjoy a slower pace. You may opt for total privacy and the freedom to create your own weekend retreat schedule or allow Frost Valley staff to customize a program for you from our many offerings, including horseback riding, adventure challenges, hiking, arts and crafts, and much more.

Frost Valley’s OUTDOOR SPORTING MEMBERSHIPS provide nature enthusiasts access to 5,500 acres of forest, fields, lakes, rivers, and trails to hike, camp, fish, and hunt.

DINING AT FROST VALLEY includes a vast array of options from the nutritionally-balanced “typical” kid fare, to traditional family favorites, to gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and/or vegan options to meet the dietary needs of all of our guests.

GUENTHER FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER, a state-of-the-art healthcare facility located on main camp, is staffed by EMTs and registered nurses 24 hours a day. The health and well-being of Frost Valley YMCAs guests is our top priority.

Frost Valley YMCA’s ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN is vital to our mission. Without the generous support of donors, we would not be able to provide financial assistance and impactful programming to individuals who otherwise would not experience it.

PROJECT 332 - ARE YOU IN? Visit project332.org

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

REMEMBER! This brochure highlights our scheduled theme weekends, but you are welcome to join us at Frost Valley YMCA throughout the season.

We are open to groups, families, and individuals every weekend from September through June.

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.