YESTERDAY. TODAY. TOMORROW.
FOR ALL FROST VALLEY YMCA
2016-2017 Annual Report
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MISSION and
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.
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VALUES
Caring • Community • Diversity
Honesty • Inclusiveness • Respect Responsibility • Stewardship
YESTERDAY. TODAY. TOMORROW. FROM OUR PRESIDENT & CEO How remarkable is it that two of the tiniest words in our mission, “for all,” can have such a vast impact on so many children and families? When we rewrote our mission a few years ago, our staff and trustees offered countless, meaningful ideas about what should be included. We eventually came to a consensus that we are proud of, but one thing that no one wanted to change was those two words: for all. On one hand, these words represent our determination to never turn anyone away for their inability to afford a life-changing outdoor experience. However, those of you in the Frost Valley community know that there’s so much more to it. For us, making sure that all children and families benefit from our mission and values means that our impact doesn’t end at our property line. As you’ll read within these pages, we aim to support children in our own neighborhood and thousands of miles away in countries such as Kosovo, and we strive to ensure that the values campers learn here will be brought into their communities and then carry them through adulthood. Of course, we’d be remiss not to acknowledge that “for all” has been a vital part of our mission for over a century. When selecting the stories for this year’s annual report, we realized that so much of what has happened in the past year was the result of a decades-long commitment to the Frost Valley mission. We owe so much to our roots for helping us grow. Yet we also realize that the impact Frost Valley has on children and families goes beyond yesterday and today. We must look to the future, sometimes far into the future, to ensure that we are paving the way for the next generations to be able to experience those two central words. Oftentimes, this is where a steadfast commitment to sustainability and stewardship is required. We invite you to read about how small additions we’re making today (as small as a few thousand bees) will help preserve both Frost Valley’s natural beauty as well as the world’s natural resources. With that said, imagine if we could map out what “for all” has meant for Frost Valley and what it will mean in the decades to come. What if we could pinpoint all the places Frost Valley’s mission and values have gone and will go? It would be a colorful array of urban neighborhoods, rural farm towns, cities both here in the US and abroad, and of course, remote mountain towns that still have no cell signal. The map would be entirely covered because we know that each of you – our donors, campers, guests, volunteers, and trustees – have taken the lessons and values you gained here and then brought them out into the world. We know that you recognize and appreciate the precious value of the “for all” philosophy. And for that, we thank you – for not only sharing your time, talent, and treasure with us, but also for bringing Frost Valley with you wherever you go and sharing a much needed “for all” way of life with the world.
JIM VAUGHAN
JERRY HUNCOSKY
PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD, Frost Valley YMCA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, Frost Valley YMCA
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YESTERDAY As the oldest YMCA camp in the world, our nearly 130-year history is still deeply tied to much of what takes place at Frost Valley today. Thanks to a supportive donor community who celebrates our long heritage, our roots have shaped us in ways that both ground us and keep Frost Valley a necessary oasis in an increasingly fast-paced world. We invite you to read the following stories about how individuals with a decades-long connection to Frost Valley still make an impact today as well as how our signature core values - developed 12 years ago by our staff - still shape the character of thousands of children.
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How Our History Has Shaped Us
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770 new families experienced Frost Valley last year for the very first time.
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INHERITED TRADITIONS GET PASSED ON HOW ONE MAN’S LIFE WAS SHAPED BY HIS CAMP EXPERIENCE Jonathan Turer starts each day by giving his wife and two sons a goodbye hug, walks out of his Brooklyn apartment, and heads to Manhattan, where he is a Tour Guide and Educator for Circle Line, a popular sightseeing agency in the city. Jonathan spends his days giving tours of New York City landmarks to groups of high school students, senior citizens, families, and international tourists. However, he wasn’t always comfortable in such a setting. When he was a kid if someone told him that he would be in a profession where he would speak to hundreds of people a day, he would have never believed it. As a pre-teen, Jonathan says he felt like many his age – awkward, timid, and unsure of himself. However, that all changed during the summer Jonathan attended Frost Valley summer camp for the first time. His sister had attended previously for Indian Princesses (today known as YMCA Adventure Guides), and he was finally getting his chance to visit the camp for himself. For his first summer, Jonathan attended a session of Adventure Village and later a session in overnight camp in PAC Village. After just one summer, Jonathan found a sense of acceptance at Frost Valley he hadn’t experienced anywhere else. This was the experience he needed to begin to feel more comfortable with the person he was. He continued to come back each year, as a camper, a CiT, a junior counselor, a counselor, a Village Chief, and as Director of Arts and Crafts. Jonathan and his friend Josh Tucker, a present-day Frost Valley Trustee, even invented an iconic game still played at camp today, Ultimate Sicko Ball, also known as USB. What made Frost Valley so influential was the way camp brought out the self-possession that Jonathan was lacking in his formative years. “I went on to do things that I would have had a much harder time doing if I didn’t have that sense of myself and confidence that I know Frost Valley gave me,” he said.
family weekend, Jonathan is able to witness his sons experience the same enthusiasm and sense of pride that he felt all those years ago. During their annual weekends at Frost Valley, Jonathan makes sure that his family experiences the vital opportunities that helped shape him into the man he is today. This year, his son Henry felt a sense of accomplishment when he leaped from the Y Tower for his first time ziplining. William loves to look for fossils in his “secret spot”, where above all they enjoy spending quiet time together in nature. “Frost Valley gives you that feeling of being safe and at home, even when you’re away from home,” Jonathan said. When Jonathan returns home and goes back to work, Frost Valley stays with him. He credits his career to Frost Valley. “I would have been someone who was afraid to speak in public if it weren’t for Frost Valley giving me confidence in myself,” he said. Now he speaks to hundreds of people each day. When he gives his tours, he even talks about the Catskill Mountains and Neversink River when discussing the New York City Watershed, a topic that brings up memories of hiking and appreciating the pure and clean water that surrounded him as a young camper. All these years later, Frost Valley is just as important to Jonathan as it was when he was a camper, only now he is able to reflect back on how it has shaped his life and share it with his family. At a time in his life when he is focused on raising a family of his own, he often thinks back to his time at camp and how it brought him to where he is today. Jonathan feels that everything he did growing up at Frost Valley prepared him for the life he now leads. “In the moment, my time as a camper at Frost Valley felt powerful, and in retrospect, it’s still powerful.”
Thirty years later, Jonathan is continuing the Frost Valley tradition with his family and passing the camp torch to his two sons, Henry, 12 and William, 7. In addition to his son Henry attending camp for his fourth summer this year and his son William getting ready, his entire family visits Frost Valley for Memorial Day Weekend, a tradition that started when Henry was first born. During their
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858 campers participated in “Wawa Fest�, a session-long celebration of our eight core values.
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CAMPERS BRING CORE VALUES HOME FROST VALLEY CAMPERS EMBRACE THE CORE VALUES AND BRING THEM INTO THEIR COMMUNITIES Twelve years ago, Frost Valley’s staff came together to review the YMCA’s core values - Caring, Respect, Responsibility and Honesty – to see how they fit into Frost Valley’s culture and programming philosophy. The sentiment was that these four values where crucial to the fabric of Frost Valley. However, the staff also agreed that Frost Valley was guided by more than just those four values. After several days of group discussion, consensus building, and deliberation, everyone agreed upon four additional core values unique to Frost Valley: Diversity, Inclusiveness, Stewardship, and Community. That decision 12 years ago went well beyond a newly established document or a simple plaque hanging on a wall. Those same eight core values not only remain a vital part of Frost Valley’s very existence today, but they are enhanced year after year. And in 2016, our staff and campers brought the core values into their communities for an exponential reach that will have immeasurable impact. Each month throughout the school year, we have celebrated a different core value through a project called, “Core Values in Action,” in which our campers have submitted stories about what they are doing to incorporate the core values in their communities. The project has been an interactive, engaging way for our campers to dive deep into these character-building traits and see the positive influence they have on the lives of others. Blake, an Outpost Village camper told us, “Since attending camp at Frost Valley, I am so much more aware of the core values and have done so much to incorporate them into my life including volunteering at the library and helping younger students.”
The students designed this project completely on their own, adding to the significance of the gesture. Regularly, the students of the Woodstock Day School complete community service projects, but this project was exceptionally unique and personal because the students did it of their own volition, showing the kindness and generosity of our campers. “Core Values in Action” has continued throughout the school year with campers submitting stories and anecdotes like this each month. For example, during the month celebrating Community, Milo, a Forest Village camper explained, “All of the campers and counselors feel like a mini community, helping to create a welcoming atmosphere in the cabin and village.” Frost Valley’s eight core values, developed over a decade ago, have left an impression on many people, including the committee of the Northeast YMCA Camp Conference. On the last night of the annual professional development event, Frost Valley’s Director of Camp Wawayanda, Lindsay Hutchinson, received the Program Innovation Award for spearheading the Core Values in Action project. “The reason why I work at Frost Valley and have been involved with the Y for so long is because of our commitment to developing Cause-Driven Leaders through our promise to the values and mission,” Lindsay said. “Working on this project has been so rewarding, and I am constantly inspired by the stories that are shared with us throughout the year!”
“Core Values in Action” began by celebrating the core value of Caring and highlighted a story from a few summer campers. A group of Outpost campers, who go to school together at Woodstock Day School, wanted to do something meaningful for a classmate who was sick and could not attend school for an extended time. Appreciating how important it is to be caring, they wanted to make sure she knew that although she was not in school, her class was still thinking of her. So these thoughtful Frost Valley campers sent her a video each week from the class. They also brought food to her house for her family, and made cards with lists of movies, books, and television shows for her to watch or read so she would not be bored while she rested and recovered.
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TODAY Frost Valley’s history provides a firm foundation for our present-day programming and environmental practices, made possible by donors, staff, volunteers and trustees determined to keep Frost Valley relevant in an ever-changing world. While the heart of what we do - enrich people’s lives in the great outdoors - is ever present, the following stories depict the Frost Valley of today.
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Snapshots of Frost Valley Today
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44 children were enrolled in our after-school program at Tri-Valley School during the 2016-17 school year.
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BUILDING STRONG TOGETHER HOW A YOUNG MAN’S FROST VALLEY EXPERIENCE HELPED HIS WHOLE FAMILY GROW In 1994, Barbara Flynn felt she was a typical mother of three. She worked as a special education teacher and lived in Floral Park, New Jersey with her husband. However, one afternoon, Barbara noticed a change in her youngest son, David. At the age of two, David seemed to be regressing in his dialogue and social behavior. Everything seemed to be different after that. “He wasn’t very vocal yet, but we noticed that he started fading away,” Barbara explained. Doctors told her and her husband that it was nothing to worry about, but Barbara insisted on further testing. Thanks to her keen instincts and persistence, David was eventually diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorder, a form of autism. Barbara knew the importance of treating David with the same love and affection she gave her other children, while also making sure that he had all of the right tools at his disposal to help him succeed. This was a task that was often stressful for the rest of the family, as Barbara and her husband, Robert, rarely had time alone. She focused most of her energy on David, since her older children weren’t as reliant on her. She enrolled him at the Developmental Learning Center and watched him thrive, all the way to graduation. It was then that David began going to Hope Autism Solutions (HAS), a day program for adults with Autism that also takes overnight trips to Frost Valley twice a year. Initially, Barbara was very hesitant to let him go on the trips without her. David had not stayed away from home, other than with family, so she did not think he was ready to go, especially considering how reliant he was on her and her husband for his daily needs. However, after some persuading from her husband and the staff at HAS, Barbara decided to let David participate so he could gain independence on his own.
eating s’mores by the campfire. These activities were crucial to his social development, as he never had the opportunity to do them before, due to his specific regimen at home and in school. His days are often very scheduled, and therefore, he rarely tried new things. These experiences have been so beneficial, David made his fifth trip to Frost Valley in April. Through his involvement with HAS, his experiences at Frost Valley, and his own determined spirit, David has come a long way. He is now naturally social which is one of the reasons he loves to visit Frost Valley, something that once made Barbara nervous. “I was often concerned about David being around other kids, especially with me not around. He is very trusting of people, and as a mother, I get nervous that people are going to take advantage or point out his differences,” Barbara said. However, after David’s first trip to Frost Valley, she was confident that she did not have to be concerned when he was here. Not only could she see how exhilarating the trips were for him and how they encouraged his independence, but she knew that if something was to happen, the staff was well equipped with the right training and sensitivity to handle the situation. Not only did David have a great time on his weekend getaways, but they also allowed Barbara and Robert to have quality time together. Two years later, Barbara is thrilled that her son has a place to go with his friends with varying abilities, where she knows he is having an enriching experience. She finally found a place where David can thrive on his own, while also enjoying nature, participating in a variety of new activities, making meaningful friendships, and most importantly, being himself.
David made his first trip to Frost Valley in October of 2015 and was in awe of everything that he was able to do. “He is verbal to an extent,” Barbara explained, “but when he came home from his first weekend at Frost Valley he didn’t even need words, you could just see his excitement.” David told her about the unforgettable time he had and all the activities he participated in, activities that Barbara never thought he would be able to do because of his lack of communication and his anxiety. David especially enjoyed going on hayrides, ziplining for the first time, arts and crafts, cooking and
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185 individuals participated in the Family Retreats for Healthy Living
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ONE FAMILY’S ROAD TO WELLNESS A HEALTHY LIVING RETREAT HAS LASTING IMPACT Karen Merricks wakes up each day and immediately starts taking care of the people in her life. She gets her two sons, Naquan and Jaquan, fed and off to school; heads to her job where she spends her day working at a charter school in Camden, NJ; and then volunteers her time to support young parents and families. She makes it home in the evening, gets dinner on the table, helps her boys with their homework and then puts them to bed. This is a typical busy routine for Karen, and so many American families. Soon, however, Karen realized that life was moving so quickly she didn’t have time to think about taking care of herself or staying healthy. She would overindulge on pasta and bread when she and her colleagues went out to lunch, often eat on the go, and rarely if ever found time to be active. Before she knew it, she had high blood pressure and when she stepped on the scale, discovered she was overweight. But Karen’s priorities changed after spending a weekend at Frost Valley in April 2016. When she heard that the school she works for would be participating in a weekend wellness trip to Frost Valley in collaboration with New Jersey Partnership for Healthy Kids (NJPHK) and the New Jersey YMCA State Alliance, she immediately inquired if she could attend with her children. The Family Retreats for Healthy Living designed through this partnership bring families from five New Jersey cities to Frost Valley to experience firsthand how achievable wellness really can be. Knowing this would be the outcome, Karen was excited to join the group, as her children attended camp before and she was eager to experience it with them, unaware that her life would be drastically transformed. During their visit, Karen and her family participated in every activity offered, including gardening classes, hikes, and discussions about sustainability. Karen even joined her son, Naquan, in the “Healthy Teaching Kitchen,” where her eyes were opened to his passion for cooking. Their time at Frost Valley energized Karen and her sons to bring home the healthy life lessons they learned. Being immersed in a weekend that emphasized healthy eating, outdoor activities, and environmental sustainability helped Karen appreciate the importance of living a life focused on wellness.
Frost Valley, so that he can cook on his own. When asked how she stays active, Karen explains, “I don’t like to think of it as exercise. If I do, I won’t do it. Instead, I like to go outside with Jaquan and do activities, like hiking, swimming or riding our bikes. I want to enjoy being active, not dread it because it’s considered exercise.” The family is also putting the Frost Valley gardening lessons to work and growing fresh herbs in their apartment. In addition, they have taken on the responsibility of composting in their home, and in turn, using the compost as soil for their plants. Jaquan and Naquan now enjoy learning about the earth and sustainability and have a newfound interest in bees, a topic they learned about at Frost Valley. “I like to know they are learning. It’s exciting to watch,” Karen explained. Frost Valley, the New Jersey State YMCA Alliance, and NJPHK helped Karen get back on track, and now she has a goal to help other families do the same. Karen and her boys returned to Frost Valley in April 2017 as an ambassador family for the program. “The kids were so excited to be able to show other families what they had learned when they were in their shoes,” she says. In addition to continuing as an ambassador at Frost Valley, Karen is also sharing what she learned with the organization where she volunteers, Universal Sisters United. She is actively working to help get the families she supports the chance to experience Frost Valley and have the same opportunity that changed her life. She says, “Frost Valley has made an impact on my life, and I want to share that.” Karen is enjoying her new way of life and is thrilled that she was able to get her sons involved. The lessons she learned through the Family Retreats for Healthy Living are ones that she focuses on daily and have given her the mind frame to stay fit and enjoy the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.
After returning from Frost Valley, Karen and her sons started a new way of living – a healthy way of living – causing her to lose 60 pounds! She and Naquan now cook balanced meals together every night. She even bought him his own induction cookware, just like he used at
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17 countries represented by our summer camp staff in 2016.
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TRAVELING THOUSANDS OF MILES FOR COUNTLESS MEMORIES A FAMILY’S ANNUAL TRIP TO FROST VALLEY LEAVES AN INDELIBLE IMPRESSION Today’s families are increasingly busy. With both parents often working full-time jobs and children engaged in school, sports, and other activities, parents tend to feel that they don’t have the time or energy to plan a vacation, let alone take one. However, the families that come to Frost Valley make taking a break from the daily demands of juggling work and home a priority. One such family is the Portillas. Joanna Portilla, her husband, and son love to travel from their home in Singapore and have been taking an annual trip together since their son, Max, was four years old. Joanna manages an education company, providing enrichment programs for preschool children. Amidst her busy work schedule, she is also involved in a number of volunteer projects. Between her and her husband’s responsibilities, spending quality time with her family is even more important. Joanna and her husband Olger, a teacher for an international school, look for a camp-like atmosphere for their annual vacation. “We believe summer camps build strong kids and family camps bond families,” Joanna explained. When Joanna began searching for camps in 2011, she found it difficult to find one that fit their schedule and travel specifications. They spent their first year in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. The next year they were referred to a camp in Connecticut. They enjoyed visiting different camps year after year but hadn’t found one they felt compelled to return to. When the time came to choose the location for the next family trip, Joanna found Frost Valley. That winter in 2014, Joanna and her family made their way from Singapore to the Catskill
Mountains to spend the week at Frost Valley during our annual Holiday Family Camp. They were amazed by the number of engaging activities that Frost Valley offered and committed to experiencing all of them. Although, to Max’s chagrin, it didn’t snow that year, he was happy to fill his time with hikes, archery, candle making, cooking sessions, and even the flying squirrel. These memorable activities and family fun are an irreplaceable experience for Joanna and her family. The week at Frost Valley finally brought balance to their busy lives. To Max’s delight, their visit to Frost Valley in 2016 welcomed them with a beautiful snowfall. “Every child loves to play in the snow and so do the adults! We had a fantastic time as a family rolling in snow, burying ourselves and simply laughing together,” Joanna said. That year, the family enjoyed all the winter activities that they were hoping to. They felt the achievement of hiking to High Falls in the snow. Max learned how to cross-country ski, something he never thought he would do. And as a family, they screamed with excitement as they sped down the snow tubing hill. The family began attending Holiday Family Camp three years ago and they plan to return each year. Joanna explained what made their time at Frost Valley different from other camps and well worth the long-distance trip: “We are city kids and being in the woods gave us a refreshing experience of being with nature. Walking back to the cabin in the dark was a good opportunity for Max to learn to be brave and to have a sense of direction. And as parents, we also learned to take the lead.”
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4,000 pounds of produce were grown at the Frost Valley Educational Farm.
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FROST VALLEY’S STEWARDSHIP IS SPREADING A COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY REACHES THE LOCAL COMMUNITY When we say that we’re “for all,” this often means we are called to share knowledge and resources and team up with organizations with similar values to create change in the communities we serve. One such organization has been HospitalityGreen, a New York-based firm specializing in environmental consulting. Since 2011, Frost Valley has participated in HospitalityGreen’s “Green Concierge” (GC) Certification Program, first earning a Bronze Tier certification and later achieving a Silver Tier Certification in 2015. GC works with tourism and lodging facilities, such as Frost Valley, to help improve their economic vitality and their sustainable business practices. A few years after working with Frost Valley, HospitalityGreen began promoting sustainability in public schools, including the George L. Cooke Elementary School in the nearby Monticello Central School District. Prior to entering the Cooke School, Evadne Giannini, Principal of HospitalityGreen, recalled her visit to Frost Valley. The unique way that children and families conducted themselves in the Dining Hall left an impression on Evadne. She said children were engaged with the food they were eating, with the process of composting, and with one another. Recently, the district received funding from the USDA’s Solid Waste Management Grant Program so that schools within Monticello, like Cooke Elementary, could develop a comprehensive waste reduction program. The initial goal was to look at recycling more holistically while taking strides to reduce waste as well as bettering the cafeteria experience. However, when Evadne was tasked to assist the school, she knew that to reach that goal, she had to bring Frost Valley’s level of engagement to the Monticello Central School District. Consequently, she created the Cafeteria Counselors Environmental Stewardship Program, whose objective is to align and integrate the school’s mission into the cafeteria experience, using environmental awareness. Evadne explained, “Frost Valley has infiltrated sustainable practices into every aspect of its operation and really sets the bar high for others to follow.” When creating the first phase of “Cafeteria Counselors,” Evadne wanted to instill a teambuilding approach through environmental stewardship. To initiate the program, Frost Valley hosted a two-day training in January 2017 for Monticello Central School District educators as a way to build camaraderie, share resources, and learn about the value of stewardship. The faculty was eager
to get involved and “inspired to make a difference in their schools.” They spent their time engaging in steps to make a tangible cultural shift in their school. One of the new tenets the Cafeteria Counselors gained from the training was to stop thinking of children that move around the cafeteria as unruly or rowdy, but rather to think of the cafeteria as a garden, and the children are birds who fly from feeder to feeder. But the participants wondered, would this idea really catch on? When the training concluded, the Cafeteria Counselors took everything they learned at Frost Valley and brought it back to their school. They began to use environmental messaging as a way to change the culture within their cafeteria including the bird metaphor. They came to find that the idea really spread throughout the faculty and students. In fact, many of the children have even classified themselves as specific birds, such as blue jays or robins. The counselors have also found that this way of thinking generates respect for one another among the students and faculty. The Cafeteria Counselor program is based on the concept that if children are happy and enjoying their time in the cafeteria, they eat more healthily, have less behavioral disruptions, and are more likely to think about food waste and sustainability. Since spearheading the program four months ago, the enthusiasm from the Cooke School’s “Cafeteria Counselors” has spread to the students, who are now actively involved in the program on a daily basis. They were so committed that they all came together to brainstorm a new name for their lunchroom, since they no longer thought the word “cafeteria” represented their space and what they did there. Some of the names they developed included the Cooke Café and the Green Cafeteria, so they agreed to name it the “Green Café.” Thanks to Frost Valley and Hospitality Green, the Monticello Central School District has begun constructing a system for waste reduction that incorporates not only elements of a good waste management program but also recognizes the education of faculty and students as an integral part of a sustainable community. We are honored to spread this important message to other organizations and institutions.
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TOMORROW From a centuries-old history to a present-day camp that transforms lives, it simply wouldn’t be in our nature to rest on our laurels, satisfied with having been blessed to reach so many people, and in so many unique ways. In these last stories, read how our donor community has generously paved the way for even greater impact in the months and years to come, from campers who are now ready to take on the world like never before, to lighting the way for a new YMCA camp in Kosovo, to welcoming thousands of new residents to our property who will make Frost Valley a more sustainable, environmentally conscious place to be.
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Paving the Way for a Brighter Tomorrow
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LEARNING TO EMBRACE CHANGE AND NEWFOUND INDEPENDENCE HOW ONE CAMPER OVERCAME HER FEARS AND HIKED THE ADIRONDACK MOUNTAINS Piper, a 12 year-old girl from Maplewood, New Jersey, enjoys spending time with her family, hanging out with her friends outside, and does well in school. Last year, when Piper was making her summer plans with her parents, like many pre-teens, she was hesitant about leaving home and attending an overnight camp. She was concerned about being away from her family, not knowing anyone, and not being in the comfort of her own home. Piper was also aware that she wasn’t gearing up for just any overnight camp, but an Adventure Trip with Frost Valley YMCA. Piper and her family previously visited Frost Valley, attending Family Camp a few summers prior. However, this would be an entirely different experience. She expected the trip to be physically and mentally challenging, especially since she’d be somewhat disconnected from the rest of the world. However, something inside her told her to do it. Despite her fear, Piper hesitantly but bravely joined the Adirondack Hike and Climb, a trip in which campers learn backcountry camping skills like orienteering, fire-building, and low-impact camping, while also testing their personal limits summiting some of the highest peaks in New York. Although she had hiked with her family before, the Adventure Trip would be her first time backpacking without her family by her side. As she anticipated, Piper faced challenging hikes, limited access to showers, and changing weather conditions, but she endured through all of it! “It was amazing. I had great people around me and we helped each other. It is an experience I will hold with me forever,” Piper said.
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Piper came back from the two-week trip appreciating her experience but promptly told her family, “I will never do that again!” After a few weeks of settling in at home, she reflected on her experience and truly processed what she had accomplished. While thinking about the peaks she climbed, the friends she made, and the fear that she overcame, she finally appreciated the value of the trip. Not only was she able to acknowledge what a good time she had, she also realized what she was able to overcome. Nervousness about being the youngest camper in the group dissipated when she realized how much she enjoyed being part of such a small, close-knit group of people, all working toward the same goal. Anxiousness about not getting through some of the long and challenging hikes was quickly replaced with a sense of pride and accomplishment when she turned around and looked back at how far she had climbed. Piper’s trip made such an impact on her that she decided to choose it as a topic for a school assignment entitled “This I Believe.” She wrote about her experience, backpacking to the top of Mt. Marcy and how she finally saw the benefit of her hard work. Piper explained that this was the perfect story to write about because, as she says, “If you always persevere, you can do whatever you set your mind to.” We invite you to read it on the following page. We are happy to report that Piper continues to persevere and is participating in the Maine Coast trip this summer. In keeping with the “for all” mentality, Piper has even encouraged a friend to join her as well, hoping she will have the same eye-opening experience!
REACH FOR THE TOP PIPER’S ESSAY
The canopy of trees that I had been hiking and sleeping under for ten days shrunk until they just reached my hip, and that was when I saw the view that I would treasure for the rest of my life. For the first 4 days of our trips, after we left Frost Valley, we hiked a long loop, then we rocked climbed for 2 days, and after one ½ days we had made it. The top of the mountain could be seen from where we had stopped, and as I turned around I could see the valley I had just been walking in a few hours ago. Those days before were hard and tiring, but when I saw the top I knew that it was all worth it. I believe that if you have perseverance you can always make it to the top. Towards the end of the summer I went on a hiking trip with 4 other kids and 2 counselors. We hiked and climbed in the Adirondacks, then climbed the largest mountain in NY: Mt. Marcy. After leaving the tree line we slowly climbed up the very last part of the mountain that was all rock. We had been carrying large backpacks for most of the trip, but today we only brought one, and because Tara was carrying it, we sat down on the windy mountain a few times to let her catch up following the cairns all the way to the top. As we reached the summit I was amazed to see that there were small plants growing, and many people even though it was only 1 pm. I turned around to take it in, the strong winds making me shiver in light clothes, and saw the clouds hanging above us the bottoms perfectly aligned as if they were all sitting on and invisible floor. Backtrack a few hours my group and I were walking next to a small stream when we saw the mountain for the first time. It looked so far away, and out of reach at that point it seemed like I would never reach it. Even though it seemed so far away we kept going and sung silly songs to pass the time. I fiddled with my beads that we had gotten for our past accomplishments that told me that if I could do a four day hike I could make it to the top. In the end we did and as I felt the wind in my hair I realized that if you have perseverance you can always make it to the top. Throughout this trip I learned not only that I can make it if I push myself, but to appreciate the little things in life. After the four day hike on the drive to the rock climbing area we got Klondike bars which we thought were the most amazing thing in the world after not having sweets for so long. I’ve also learned to appreciate showers and bathrooms. This trip has changed me physically and mentally, making me stronger. Before I wouldn’t have been able to imagine making it to the top and doing all the other things that I did. And believe it or not hiking and climbing for 9 days makes you a lot stronger. I will apply the idea that you can always make it to the top when faced with a challenge I don’t believe I can win. I will push myself hard to do it. By going on this trip I have learned to believe that if you have perseverance you can always make it to the top. I hope that through this narrative you have come to believe it too. To learn what I know today I had to hike the tallest mountain in New York, but now I know it and will keep it with me. It is important that we all remember that we can make it so that we may try our best and not give up.
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YMCA camp professionals from 27 countries attended the International Camp Directors Conference at Frost Valley.
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A COUNTRY WITHOUT A CAMP FROST VALLEY PARTNERS TO HELP OPEN THE FIRST SUMMER CAMP IN KOSOVO Typically, when a parent in the United States is deciding what their child should do for the summer, the question is: Which camp do we send them to? However, in some countries, parents don’t have a variety of wholesome, beneficial options at their disposal. Kosovo is one such country at risk of lacking those enriching opportunities for its youngsters. Despite its vibrant and enthusiastic citizens, years of political unrest and devastating war have severely reduced the number of youth development opportunities in Kosovo. Unfortunately, prior to 2014, Kosovo was not included in the nearly 120 countries that are home to YMCAs. Kosovo is a small, landlocked territory in the center of the Balkan Peninsula, where thousands of civilians were subjected to conflict of Serbian military forces, resulting in a long-standing war. The majority of the population in Kosovo today is under the age of 35 years old, many of whom are sons and daughters of those lost in war. Therefore, beneficial opportunities for children are severely lacking, and not a single summer camp is offered in the entire nation. Some Kosovar children are faced with extremely adverse situations at home, living in a country where family members have been lost at war or have been casualties of devastating ethnic cleansing. Faced with a diminished number of adults, the country has a great need for youth development, and a need for places where children can feel safe, be themselves, and play freely. Sadly, the lack of positive influences for children and teens has allowed for negatively indoctrinating groups to fill the void. Inspired by the worldwide YMCA and knowing that a trusted name was needed, Kosovo established a National YMCA Office over a decade ago. The vision and mission for the Kosovo YMCA was approved at the 2014 assembly meeting, and the Y is currently in construction, led by Dorina Lluka, CEO of YMCA Kosovo. The Y’s hope is to be an inclusive movement where families can grow in spirit, mind, and body. “It is extremely difficult to work with children and families who have been traumatized by the state of their country. We have to put our heart and mind to action and create a safe place for everyone,” Dorina explained.
One of the most poignant moments of the conference was the live and silent auction that took place on the final night of the event. Participants donated dozens of items to benefit the construction of the first overnight camp in Kosovo. Thanks to the enthusiasm and generosity of the group, the auction raised nearly $17,000 toward this vital cause. “I felt so inspired and motivated as I left Frost Valley. The highlight was the fundraiser for Camp Moronica, the first camp in Kosovo. The conference pushed that project forward, and because of it, hundreds of thousands of children in Kosovo will benefit,” said Dorina. Dorina explained that she left with so much more than financial backing. “The conference has opened doors to a new partnership between Frost Valley YMCA and YMCA Kosovo. We were happy to host Jerry, Frost Valley’s CEO, during his visit to Kosovo in May, and it is a great example of the strong friendship we have between countries.” After the conference concluded, Dorina returned to Kosovo where she continues to develop plans for Camp Moronica to build a much-needed sanctuary for children and families in Kosovo. YMCA Kosovo currently serves over 700 families and children each week with the admirable goal to welcome the people of their community to a place that promotes peace and unity and celebrates each other’s differences. We tip our hats to Dorina and YMCA Kosovo for fully embracing the “for all” aspect of the Y’s mission.
But Dorina knew what Kosovar youth needed most: a summer camp. And that is why, Frost Valley invited Dorina here last October. She traveled thousands of miles to attend the International Camp Directors Conference to convene with over 100 CEOs and Executive Directors from 27 countries as far as China, Armenia, Peru, India, and France. The YMCA leaders worked to develop and strengthen international YMCA camp leadership, programs and sustainability strategies, and increase philanthropic support for YMCA camps in the U.S. and around the world.
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5,023 eggs produced by our 200 new chickens in May 2017
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SUSTAINABILITY LIVES & BREATHES! HOW FLORA AND FAUNA ARE ENHANCING SUSTAINABILITY This spring, thousands of new residents have made their home at Frost Valley, and they have been charged with the lofty goal of enhancing our sustainability efforts. However, they are not the typical Frost Valley guests you might expect. In April and May, Frost Valley welcomed dozens of young chickens and two colonies of bees to camp!
Despite an unusually cold spring, the bees survived the transition to their new home and are merrily buzzing along, feeding on local nectar and gathering pollen from native plants. For the bees’ success, we will transplant wildflowers native to the region that have been harvested in the Frost Valley greenhouse to use as pollinators.
Once the snow melted after a long, cold winter, Frost Valley greeted spring by becoming the new home to 200 pullets, which are baby hens just 17 weeks old. The chickens came to Frost Valley as a trial to see how fresh eggs, produced in-house, would help reduce our carbon footprint and make us more sustainable. By the beginning of May, the chickens were producing 100 eggs per day, which soon increased to 215 eggs per day, resulting in a collection of 5,023 eggs in the month of May. The eggs from the hens are currently used in meals at East Valley Ranch, the Thomas Dining Hall on main camp throughout the year, and during the summer months, they will also be served to our farm campers.
As with many such advancements at Frost Valley, our donor generosity often plays a vital role. Last winter, our summer camp staff participated in our “Grow” campaign, and raised over $15,000 to help children attend camp. Many campaigners then planted wildflowers in our greenhouse, which will also be used as pollinators by our bees.
The chickens aren’t the only ones contributing to Frost Valley’s determined quest to be as sustainable as possible. A few weeks later, two colonies of honeybees moved into their new home, a fenced-in area near the old maple sugar shack, next to a planned solar array field. The objective for the bees in 2017 is to acclimate to the area and focus on pollination. With declining bee populations on the rise, pollination is essential for human survival, as it’s necessary for fruit and vegetable production.
Another addition is a new Pollinator Patch at our Educational Farm, thanks to a generous grant from Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement Program, which will further serve to increase local populations of bees. “This will be a beneficial addition to the garden space making it more inviting for bees, birds, and butterflies. It will also offer educational, hands-on learning and a space that Farm Leaders (the Farm’s counselors-in-training) will own and help maintain,” said Nicole Macy, Farm Camp Director. These new additions to Frost Valley – the pollinator patch, the bees, and the chickens – are just a few examples of the many ways our community of donors, volunteers, and staff continue to promote sustainability and laser sharp focus on the environment.
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LOOKING AHEAD: SEVEN-YEAR FACILITY ENHANCEMENT PLAN Each year, Frost Valley provides over 41,000 individuals an experience that helps them gain leadership skills, confidence, and values-based character traits. And each year, we do more and more to ensure that we keep to our mission of offering these programs truly "for all." This means taking a forward-thinking look at how our 5,500-acre property, dozens of buildings, and precious natural resources can be enhanced, increased, and maintained so that Frost Valley is here to serve all indefinitely. We invite you to look at the following seven-year, three-phase plan for our facilities, which is currently under way.
PHASE I:
PHASE II:
PHASE III (DRAFT):
Replacing the 40s
5 New Cabins
Final Phase
The first chapter of this large scaled facility plan is replacing some of our oldest cabins. The premise of this is to replace the 40s Cabins, which were built over 50 years ago. The construction will commence when Summer Camp ends, allowing the new cabins to be available for occupancy at the start of resident camp 2018. The 40s Village was first created due to high demand generated from the success of adding a girl’s camp in 1964. Now, due to continued high demand in summer camp, additional and updated cabins are needed. A series of upgrades and repairs has helped over the years, however, renovations are no longer a viable option to accommodate all of our guests. The 10 cabins that will be built will comfortably host eight campers and up to three counselors. They will be built for four-season use, which will expand their usefulness and allow Frost Valley to accommodate large groups in the winter. One cabin in each village will be ADA accessible.
The second phase of the facility plan is to build a village of five new cabins located near and in front of Hussey Lodge. This is expected to take place between 2018 and 2019. These cabins will be built for four-season use with one ADA accessible cabin in this village.
The final phase is expected to take place from 2021-2023 and includes the addition of a new lodge, covered bridge and field house. A lakeside lodge would add 50 additional beds to expand our conference capabilities.
The three cabins that are presently located there will be moved to the “old 40”s” area and renovated for staff housing. Additional cabins will be renovated for staff housing in this more private area. Staff housing is a critical factor, as 67 of the 135 full time employees live on site, and therefore, this new village of staff housing will allow Frost Valley to increase the number of accommodations for the growing staff.
The five cabins, in the 20’s, also known as Pokey Totem, will be moved to add an expanded general use area during the summer and as a parking area in the non-summer months which will accommodate 50 parking spots. A covered bridge will be constructed for pedestrians walking to the Dining Hall and will be built from the parking area to Thomas Dining Hall.
Parking lots will be expanded with 75 additional spaces in specific locations, limiting the number of cars that are able to drive throughout camp, and in turn, creating new safe walking paths, encouraging our commitment to healthy living.
Lastly, a field house will be built into the side of the hill located below Hussey Lodge and will provide an all-purpose area for indoor activities and will be used as a storm shelter.
Construction of the Landsberger Amphitheater at CiT Point will commence at the conclusion of Family Camp 2017. Known as a favorite spot for Opening and Closing camp ceremonies, Adventure Guide campfires and small group gatherings, the amphitheater has long been a dream for David Landsberger and his family. The roads inside camp will be named for Frost Valley’s eight core values.
FACILITY PLAN TIMELINE Phase I: WINTER 2016-17 Clear Area for New 40s Cabins Clear Trees for New Road
SPRING 2017
SUMMER 2017
Begin Construction on New Cabins 41-50
Open New Road
Begin Construction on New Road
Open Lake Cole Parking Close Second Entrance
Begin Construction on Lake Cole Parking
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FALL 2017 Move Cabins 1-3 Begin Construction on Landsberger Amphitheater at CiT Point
HIGHLIGHTS: Area 1: Village Cabins 41-50 Area 2: Staff Cabins Area 3: Road Area 4: Parking Area Area 5: Cabins 1-5 Area 6: Landsberger
Phase II: WINTER 2017-18 Begin Construction on Cabins 1-5
SUMMER 2018 Open New 40s Cabins
Move Snow Tube Run
2019-2020 Remove Hird Lodge
Amphitheater at CiT Point
Phase III (Draft): 2021-2023 Build New Lodge Cabin Village above Friendship House
Build/Remodel Cabins into Staff Housing Build New Road Renovate Turrell Lodge Move 5 Cabins to Add Friendship House Amphitheater Parking Space & Play Area Expand Welcome Center Parking Lot Build Covered Bridge Begin Construction on Deus Amphitheater
Build ADA Accessible Walking Paths
Build Field House /Storm Shelter
HALL OF FAME IN 2008,
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to commemorate Frost Valley YMCA’s 50th year in the Catskills, the Board of Trustees resolved to begin a tradition of recognizing the outstanding individuals who have been instrumental in service and leadership to our organization. The following individuals have been inducted into our Hall of Fame for their contributions to the founding, continued success, and legacy of Frost Valley.
HALL OF FAME HONOREES PAST HONOREES
2016 HALL OF FAME HONOREES
2008
Bill & Eva Devlin
D. Halbe Brown Woodruff J. “Woody” English Eva Gottscho
2009 Helen Geyer James C. Kellogg
2010 Walter T. Margetts
2011
Sumner Dudley
Jane Brown Tatsuo & Emiko Honma Charles Scott
2012 R. Fenn Putman Dr. Jerome Wolff
2013 Paul B. Guenther David King Howard Quirk
2014
Cathy McFarland Harvey
Clara Hasbrouck John Ketcham Frank Ketcham Dr. Ira Greifer
2015 Carl and Marie Hess Henry Hird Robert Ohaus
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PROGRAM PARTNERS ALLIANCE OF NEW YORK STATE YMCAS The Alliance of New York State YMCAs is comprised of 45 independent Ys and more than 120 YMCA branches across the empire state. Making up an extraordinary group of dedicated nonprofits working together to strengthen the communities of NY. BEAR GRYLLS SURVIVAL ACADEMY In partnership with the Bear Grylls Survival Academy, Frost Valley is honored to provide outdoor survival courses and summer camp programs to children, teens, and adults. Through survival expert Bear Grylls’ signature dynamic self-rescue approach, these simulated experiences are safe, engaging ways for individuals and families to challenge themselves in the great outdoors. BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF NEWARK This partnership provides opportunities for Newark youth to experience Frost Valley YMCA camp, empowering them to succeed and excel. LA CASA DE DON PEDRO La Casa de Don Pedro is a community development corporation offering comprehensive social services to Newark and surrounding areas, with particular expertise in serving the Latino community. CHARTWELLS Chartwells is an educational dining service partnering with Frost Valley to promote the goal of providing tasty, wholesome food for every camper and guest. EASTERN & WESTERN SUFFOLK AND NASSAU COUNTY BOCES The Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) provide shared educational programs and services to school districts within the state, including partnering with Frost Valley to bring environmental education programs to a variety of school districts. NEW JERSEY PARTNERSHIP FOR HEALTHY KIDS New Jersey Partnership for Healthy Kids is a statewide program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation with technical assistance and direction provided by the New Jersey YMCA State Alliance. The goal of the program is to convene, connect and empower community partnerships across the state to implement environmental and policy changing strategies that prevent childhood obesity. NEW JERSEY YMCA STATE ALLIANCE The New Jersey YMCA State Alliance is comprised of dozens of corporate YMCA associations and nearly 80 branches from across the garden state. Together, New Jersey YMCAs work together to strengthen the foundations of community to better serve the people of New Jersey.
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PARTNERING COMMUNITY CENTERS (PCCI) PCCI is a program that bridges communities and builds relationships through educational and cultural enrichment for children in the Greater Newark Area. PREP FOR PREP Prep for Prep is an independent school educating leaders and preparing them for the future with a clear sense of social responsibility. ROAD SCHOLAR® Road Scholar® is an organization providing extraordinary learning adventures for people 55 and over. RUTH GOTTSCHO KIDNEY FOUNDATION & THE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AT MONTEFIORE These partnerships allow children with kidney disease to attend summer camp at Frost Valley with professional medical support. TOKYO YMCA Our partnership with Tokyo YMCA is a program for Japanese international families in the U.S. on temporary work transfer, providing them the opportunity to join together for language and cultural immersion at camp. USAIMMERSION USAImmersion 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. WATERSHED AGRICULTURAL COUNCIL (WAC) WAC works with farm and forest landowners in the NYC Watershed region by partnering with Frost Valley to run and maintain Frost Valley’s model forest. YMCA FRANCE As a member of the Y movement for over 40 years, YMCA France has partnered with Frost Valley for enhanced culture-sharing and professional development for both YMCAs. Frost Valley is grateful to hire volunteers from YMCA France each summer, thus broadening our campers’ worldview in immeasurable ways. YOUNG ADULT INSTITUTE YAI is an organization creating hope and opportunity for people with developmental and learning disabilities through a wide variety of programs, including the Frost Valley experience of “Mainstreaming at Camp.”
RESEARCH PARTNERS EPA: CASTNET (THE CLEAN AIR STATUS AND TRENDS NETWORK) Provides long-term monitoring of air quality in rural areas to determine trends in regional atmospheric nitrogen, sulfur, and ozone concentrations and deposition fluxes of sulfur and nitrogen pollutants in order to evaluate the effectiveness of national and regional air pollution control programs INSTITUTE OF ECOSYSTEM STUDIES Studies Frost Valley’s Model Forest and offering public education and outreach NADP (NATIONAL ATMOSPHERIC DEPOSITION PROGRAM) Monitors the Mercury Deposition Network, the Nation Trends Network, and the Ammonia Monitoring Network to provide data on the amounts, trends, and geographic distributions of acids, nutrients, and base cations in precipitation NEW YORK CITY DEP RONDOUT/NEVERSINK STREAM PROGRAM Bank Erosion Hazard Index (BEHI) surveys erosion sites along Biscuit Brook and both branches of the Neversink U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY Monitors gage station, Biscuit Brook and Neversink Watershed Research, studying forest nutrients WATERSHED AGRICULTURE COUNCIL Monitors Frost Valley’s Model Forest
ANNUAL GIVING Our kind and caring community of donors who support Frost Valley YMCA’s Annual Giving Campaign is crucial to the life-changing experiences that take place here throughout the winter, spring, summer, and fall. Ensuring that all children and families can participate in our programs, the generous support of donors like you provides financial assistance to individuals who otherwise would not have this life-enhancing opportunity. Without this loyal commitment to our mission, thousands would miss out on the joy of exploring the wilderness, laughing with friends in a cabin, or making memories around a campfire. • •
Project 332 – Are You In? Join us! Visit project332.org to learn more. I ª Frost Valley Visit frostvalley.org/donate
CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS As a dynamic and growing organization, we regularly upgrade our facilities to meet the needs of our guests. Capital campaigns invite members of the Frost Valley community to help us grow by funding new building projects such as the recently completed Bud Cox Trip Center, new Bathhouse, and new cabins, made possible with contributions from individual donors, foundations, and the YMCA of the USA Strategic Initiatives Fund.
ENDOWMENT Endowment funds are vital to endurance and longevity of a non-profit organization. Gifts to our endowment can take many forms. Whether it is an outright gift or a planned bequest, a restricted contribution or unrestricted, donors who commit to our endowment fund help ensure that Frost Valley continues to fulfill its mission well into the future. Individuals are recognized for their legacy gifts by becoming members of the Neversink Society.
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IMPACT AROUND THE GLOBE
40,912 TOTAL PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS from June 1, 2016 - May 31, 2017
1000+ guests/ campers 500-999 100-499 50-99 10-49 0-9
SUMMER CAMPERS
GROUP & FAMILY RETREAT PARTICIPANTS
Traditional Overnight Campers 1,676
Family Members
5,009
Day Campers
953
Girl Scouts
3,635
Tokyo Summer Campers
335
Y Adventure Guides
3,149
Adventure Campers
269
School/University Students
3,028
Equestrian Campers
257
Guests from Non-Profit Organizations
2,089
Farm Campers
213
Other
1,692
MAC Program Campers
123
Boy Scouts
1,037
Leadership Programs
104
Religious Group Members
445
Outdoor Sporting Participants
118
41
BGSA Campers
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SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS
Kidney Campers
PROGRAM
CAMPERS 30
$36,505
East Valley Ranch
24
$29,569
Mustang Village
18
$29,042
Farm Camp
20
$27,204
Bear Grylls
5
$6,500
Kidney Program Newark Partnership
271 41 160
$291,852 $81,180 $274,906
Tokyo
10
$12,650
Traditional Day Camp
95
$19,829
Equestrian Day Camp
17
$6,226
TOTALS
691
School Trip Participants
257
School Break Camp Participants
44
School-Age Child Care Participants
SCHOLARSHIPS
Adventure Camp
Overnight Camp
16,406
$815,463
17% 40%
Summer Camp Scholarships $815,463
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE & SUBSIDIES
Group & Family Retreat Program Scholarships $357,599
$2,062,651 43%
School Subsidies & Scholarships $889,589
FINANCIALS On June 1, 2015, the Board of Trustees voted to change to a June-May fiscal year, as opposed to the calendar year we formerly followed. The information below is representative of the period from June 1, 2016 to May 31, 2017.
2016-17 2015-16
Revenue Summer Programs
5,606,141
5,314,179
Retreats/Teambuilding
3,388,128
3,165,252
Environmental Education
2,795,305
2,623,504
Tokyo Partnership
711,741
691,531
Other Programs
116,903
53,363
(1,242,351)
(1,178,639)
11,375,867
10,669,190
384,599
351,322
1,665,780
1,434,590
490,000
467,000
13,916,246
12,922,102
Scholarship Total Program Revenue Other Contributions Investment Income Total Revenue
Expenses Salaries & Wages
5,376,570
4,986,416
Taxes & Benefits
1,681,460
1,439,524
Food Services
2,236,365
2,044,739
Supplies & Equipment
688,343
666,936
Professional Services & Fees
532,626
511,446
Occupancy/Insurance & R/M
1,469,522
1,582,843
602,615
421,243
Printing & Promotion Miscellaneous Total Expenses
861,050
791,539
13,448,551
12,444,686
2016-17 2015-16 Operating Surplus/(Deficit) Before Depreciation
467,695
477,416
Depreciation
1,011,623
1,006,339
Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets From Operations
(543,928)
(528,923)
(52,093)
(40,251)
(596,021)
(569,174)
Total Changes In Temporarily Restricted Net Assets
568,761
(157,639)
Total Changes In Permanently Restricted Net Assets
466,272
(377,180)
Change In Total Net Assets
439,012
(1,103,993)
Non Operating Items Total Change In Unrestricted Net Assets
The 2016-2017 Financial Information Provided Is Unaudited.
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VOLUNTEER AND STAFF AWARDS ELIZABETH KELLOGG AWARD WINNERS Beth Fitzpatrick, Farm Property Manager Carmel Dorn, Business Development Specialist Katia Martin, Community Programs Director Casey Killian, Program Instructor Amy Davis, Food Service
D. HALBE BROWN AWARD WINNER Zach Eigenbrodt, Adventure Trip Director
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Doug Williams, I.T. Specialist
I AM THIRD AWARD WINNER Tom Holsapple, Chief Operations Officer
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Jim Vaughan, President of the Board
Beth Fitzpatrick, Zach Eigenbrodt, Carmel Dorn, Katia Martin, Casey Killian, Amy Davis
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2017-2018 BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAIRMAN
VICE PRESIDENTS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Robert B. Haines, Esq.
William E. Baker
William H. Abbott
PRESIDENT
Professor Al Filreis
Mitchell Brock
Robert Messick
Andrew Chapman
Dr. Judith L. Pasnik
Barton C. English
CEO
Peter E. Sundman
Michael P. Lahue
Jerry Huncosky
TRUSTEES
Thomas M. Moriarty
VICE CHAIRMAN
David B. Bieler
Catherine M. Harvey
John S. Butler, Esq.
TRUSTEES EMERITI
Dr. R. Mark Ghobrial
Thomas W. Berry
James S. Vaughan
TREASURER
Shigeko Woolfalk
John McCabe
Ted B. Hilton
Hunter Corbin
Dr. Frederick J. Kaskel
Helen M. Geyer, Director
SECRETARY
Michael D. Ketcham
Paul B. Guenther
Kate Lewis
Dr. George J. Hill
Amy F. Melican, Esq.
W. Thomas Margetts
Jerold W. Dorfman, Esq.
John O’Brien Cheng Ong Barbara Spitz Professor Joshua A. Tucker Robin Wachenfeld Mary T. Wheeler
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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