CULTIVATE CURIOSITY
Scout Adventures
FROST VALLEY YMCA
BRING YOUR SCOUT UNIT TO FROST VALLEY YMCA
When a child becomes a scout, they make a commitment to themselves, their community, their world, and their fellow scouts. Here at Frost Valley YMCA, we want to help your unit pave the way for a multi-faceted journey infused with leadership, personal growth, and the formation of strong, lifelong bonds. Our core values are the foundation of the comprehensive programming we offer scout units. We are: inclusive and diverse, caring and connected, honest and respectful, responsible and accountable.
Our Main Camp easily accommodates large councils while still providing a personalized experience for individual units. We take care of the meals (Saturday breakfast through Sunday breakfast) and programming so you can focus on the scouts.
East Valley Ranch, just 14 miles from Main Camp, 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. This secluded location allows for programs to be tailored specifically for your unit’s needs and goals. East Valley Ranch offers a more private and personalized experience. All meals are included and served in our lodge’s charming dining room.
MORE INFORMATION
Main Camp: CALL: 845-985-2291 ext 450 EMAIL: reservations@frostvalley.org East Valley Ranch: CALL: 845-985-2291 ext 226 EMAIL: info@eastvalleyranch.org
*Frost Valley YMCA is not affiliated with or endorsed by any scouting association.
The staff is always friendly and encouraging. We love every experience at Frost Valley. The team building is evident and the kids do grow!
-Deirdre, Chaperone
For dates and rates visit www.frostvalley.org/scouts
MAIN CAMP PROGRAMS FOR SCOUTS
REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS:
CALL: 845-985-2291 ext. 450 EMAIL: reservations@frostvalley.org
Frost Valley YMCA offers enriching Scouting Programs for children during the fall, winter, and spring. We provide experiences for young people that build character by teaching responsibility for our environment and respect for our fellow citizens. Join us for a weekend away designed to challenge them to go beyond their limits and to reach new heights as a unit. With the encouragement of their peers, leaders, and our experienced staff, they will succeed. Each weekend we provide your unit with a personalized track of activities described below. Our tracks provide access to camp favorites including climbing, arts and crafts, and seasonal favorites such as apple cider making, canoeing, cross-country skiing, and snow tubing (weather permitting).
ART TRACK: Express yourself with a selection of different arts and crafts activities
ADVENTURE TRACK: Learn essential outdoor skills and tackle our team building course
SCIENCE TRACK: Learn about the Catskills and the plants and animals that call it home
SAMPLER TRACK: Frost Valley has many great activities, why choose? This track mixes our Art, Adventure, and Science Activities
FALL ACTIVITIES:
Apple Cider Making
Boating
Fishing
Hayrides
Horseback Riding
Pond Exploration
WINTER ACTIVITIES:
Broomball
Cross-Country Skiing
First-Aid (classroom-style)*
*only offered once in January
Ice Cutting
Ice Fishing
Snowshoeing
Snow Tubing
Winter Survival Skills
ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND:
Archery (indoor/outdoor)
Arts and Crafts
Candle Making
Climbing (indoor/outdoor)
Eco Programming
Fire Building Forest Forts
Guided Hikes
High Ropes
Lip Balm Making
SPRING ACTIVITIES:
Boating
Fishing
Horseback Riding
Maple Sugar Hike
Pond Exploration
Low Ropes
Map & Compass Observatory
Outdoor Skills
Pond Exploration
Raptor Center Tour
Service Learning Project
Team Building
Wildlife Ecology
Zipline
For dates and rates visit www.frostvalley.org/scouts 3
Q: Where is Frost Valley YMCA?
A: Frost Valley is about 2.5 hours north of metropolitan NY and NJ.
Q: Where will my unit sleep?
A: Based on availability, we have a wide variety of lodging styles to meet the needs of our guests from yurts and platform tents to cabins and modern camp style lodges with bunked beds and shared bathrooms.
Q: If I have a large group can we do activities together?
A: For program quality and safety reasons, our activities have different limits. There is a limit 20 people for most activities, some are as low as 8. Contact groups@frostvalley.org before you arrive to discuss options.
Q: Are there horseback riding programs?
A: Yes, we offer horseback riding during the fall and spring. You can sign up by contacting horses@frostvalley.org before you arrive.
Q: Are campfires allowed?
A: Yes! All Frost Valley lodges have an outdoor fire pit and many have indoor fireplaces.
Q: Is there cell phone reception?
A: We do not have cell phone reception in our area of the Catskills, however, we provide landline phones throughout the property. Parents who need to get in touch with a unit leader here can call 845-985-2291 ext 0. This number is monitored regularly and messages will be delivered at the next meal.
After completing a scout weekend, you’ll receive a Frost Valley patch!
EAST VALLEY RANCH
PROGRAMS FOR SCOUTS
DOWN ON THE FARM
Visit our working farm and visit the animals that live there! Learn about animals and their care, and discover how produce is grown, harvested, and prepared to make delicious, garden-fresh meals.
HORSEMANSHIP WEEKENDS
Get to know our horses! Learn about veterinary care, herd behavior, grooming, and nutrition. Enjoy a lesson and trail ride, as well as numerous non-equestrian activities.
SCOUTING WEEKEND (BUILD YOUR OWN)
Choose activities that suit your units wants and needs! Let us help you tailor programming to accommodate your goals while also providing opportunities for outdoor recreation and team building activities. Choose activities such as: candle making, arts and crafts, farm tours, snowshoe hikes, ropes courses, outdoor living skills, and more.
FROST VALLEY YMCA SCOUTING WEEKENDS
September 2025 - May 2026 Calendar
DATE
LOCATION
THEME
Sept 19-21, 2025East Valley RanchDown on the Farm
Sept 26-28, 2025
Oct 3-5, 2025
Oct 17-19, 2025
Jan 9-11, 2026
Jan 23-25, 2026
Feb 20-22, 2026
Feb 27-Mar 1, 2026
Mar 6-8, 2026
Mar 20-22, 2026
Apr 10-12, 2026
Apr 24-26, 2026
May 1-3, 2026
May 1-3, 2026
May 8-10, 2026
May 15-17, 2026
Main Camp Fall Weekend
East Valley Ranch Horsemanship
Main Camp Fall Weekend
Main Camp Winter Weekend
Main Camp Winter Weekend
Main Camp Winter Weekend
Main Camp Winter Weekend
Main Camp Winter Weekend
Main Camp Spring Weekend
Main Camp Spring Weekend
East Valley Ranch Spring Weekend
Main Camp Spring Weekend
East Valley Ranch Horsemanship
East Valley Ranch Horsemanship
Main Camp Spring Weekend
May 15-17, 2026East Valley Ranch Horsemanship
Our Main Camp easily accommodates large councils while still providing a personalized experience for individual units. Our all-inclusive per person rates include camp style accommodations on these select weekends, programs, lodging for 2 nights, and Saturday breakfast through Sunday breakfast.
East Valley Ranch, just 14 miles from Main Camp, offers an inn-style lodge that sleeps up to 35 guests, as well as seasonal Mongolian yurts that sleep an additional 60 guests. East Valley Ranch offers a more private and personalized experience. Weekend rates include programs and all meals served in our lodge’s charming dining room.
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CULTIVATE CURIOSITY: SCOUT ADVENTURES For more information visit www.frostvalley.org/scouts
