Programs for Scouts at Frost Valley YMCA

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Scout Programs • FROST VALLEY YMCA

BRING YOUR TROOP 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 troop pave the way for a multi-faceted journey infused with leadership, personal growth, and the formation of strong, lifelong bonds. Our eight core values—Caring, Community, Diversity, Honesty, Inclusiveness, Respect, Responsibility, and Stewardship—are the foundation of the comprehensive programming we offer scout troops.

Our Main Camp easily accommodates large councils while still providing a personalized experience for individual troops. 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 troop’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.

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

ARRIVE AS SCOUTS...

...LEAVE AS LEADERS

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 troop. With the encouragement of their peers, leaders and our experienced staff, they will succeed. Each weekend we provide access to our camp favorites – climbing, archery, arts & crafts, and seasonal favorites such as apple cider making, canoeing, cross-country skiing, and snow tubing (weather permitting). With several weekends dedicated to helping scouts build skills in many different arenas – from horseback riding to arts & crafts, to nature and conservation – Frost Valley YMCA builds young leaders.

NOTE: Returning groups may notice we have changed the format of these weekends, formerly being theme-driven, to make a wider variety of programs available.

FALL ACTIVITIES:

Apple Cider Making

Boating

Halloween Crafts

Hayrides

Horseback Riding

Pond Exploration

WINTER ACTIVITIES:

Broomball

Cross-Country Skiing

First-Aid (classroom-style)*

*only offered once in January

Ice Cutting

Ice Fishing

Snow Sculptures

Snowshoeing

Snow Tubing

Winter Survival Skills

SPRING ACTIVITIES:

Boating

Horseback Riding

Maple Sugar Hike

Pond Exploration

ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND:

Archery (indoor/outdoor)

Arts and Crafts

Candle Making

Climbing (indoor/outdoor)

Eco Programming

Fire Building

Guided Hikes

High Ropes

Lip Balm Making

Low Ropes

Map & Compass Observatory

Outdoor Living Skills

Pond Exploration

Raptor Center Tour

Service Learning Project

Shelter Building

Team Building

Wildlife Ecology

Zipline

For dates and rates visit www.frostvalley.org/scouts

SCOUT GROUP FAQS

PROGRAMS AT MAIN CAMP COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS?

CALL: 845-985-2291 ext. 295 EMAIL: confpc@frostvalley.org

Q: Where is Frost Valley YMCA?

A: Frost Valley is about 2.5 hours north of metropolitan NY and NJ.

Q: Where will my troop 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 confpc@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 house phones throughout the property. Parents who need to get in touch with a troop 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!

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EAST VALLEY RANCH

PROGRAMS FOR SCOUTS

REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS:

845-985-2291 ext. 226

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 troops 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.

EMAIL: info@eastvalleyranch.org For

FROST VALLEY YMCA

SCOUTING WEEKENDS

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Our Main Camp easily accommodates large councils while still providing a personalized experience for individual troops. Our all-inclusive per person rates include camp style accommodations on select weekends, programs, lodging for 2 nights, and Saturday breakfast through Sunday breakfast.

Main Camp Rate: $215 per-person

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.

East Valley Ranch Rates: Yurt: $270 per-person Lodge: $330 per-person

SHARE CONNECTIONS OUTDOORS: SCOUT PROGRAMS For more information visit www.frostvalley.org/scouts