LEADERS SOAR
OUTDOORS
Programs for Scouts
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 girls. 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR PROGRAMS*: Main Camp: CALL: 845-985-2291 ext 450 EMAIL: reservations@frostvalley.org East Valley Ranch: CALL: 845-985-2291 ext 348 EMAIL: info@eastvalleyranch.org *Frost Valley YMCA is not affiliated with or endorsed by any scouting association.
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LEADERS SOAR OUTDOORS: Programs for Scouts
ARRIVE AS SCOUTS...
...LEAVE AS LEADERS For dates and rates visit www.frostvalley.org/scouts
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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:
ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND:
Apple Cider Making Boating Halloween Crafts Hayrides Horseback Riding Pond Exploration
Archery (indoor/outdoor) Arts and Crafts Candle Making Climbing (indoor/outdoor) Eco Programming Fire Building Guided Hikes High Ropes Lip Balm Making Low Ropes
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
Map & Compass Observatory Outdoor Living Skills Pond Exploration Raptor Center Tour Service Learning Project Shelter Building Team Building Wildlife Ecology Zipline
SPRING ACTIVITIES: Boating Horseback Riding Maple Sugar Hike Pond Exploration
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For dates and rates visit www.frostvalley.org/scouts
SCOUT GROUP FAQS PROGRAMS AT MAIN CAMP
COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS? CONTACT: CALL: 845-985-2291 ext. 295 EMAIL: confpc@frostvalley.org Q: Where is Frost Valley YMCA?
Q: Are there horseback riding programs?
A: Frost Valley is about 2.5 hours north of metropolitan NY and NJ.
A: Yes, we offer horseback riding during the fall and spring. You can sign up by contacting horses@frostvalley.org before you arrive.
Q: Where will my troop sleep?
Q: Are campfires allowed? A: Based on availability, We have a wide variety of lodging styles to meet the needs A: Yes! All Frost Valley lodges have an outdoor of our guests from yurts and platform tents fire pit and many have indoor fireplaces. to cabins and modern camp style lodges with bunked beds and shared bathrooms. 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 A: For program quality and safety reasons, need to get in touch with a troop leader here our activities have different limits. There is a can call 845-985-2291 ext 0. This number limit 20 people for most activities, some are is monitored regularly and messages will be as low as 8. Contact confpc@frostvalley.org delivered at the next meal. before you arrive to discuss options. Q: If I have a large group can we do activities together?
After completing a scout weekend,
you’ll receive a Frost Valley patch!
For dates and rates visit www.frostvalley.org/scouts
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EAST VALLEY RANCH PROGRAMS FOR SCOUTS
REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS: CALL: 845-985-2291 ext. 348 EMAIL: info@eastvalleyranch.org ADVENTURES IN CAMPING
MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND
Develop camping skills such as knot tying, fire building, ropes activities, and campfire cooking, as well as learning about wildlife during both day and night hikes. Winter weekends may include cross-country skiing and other snow activities, weather permitting.
This is a perfect opportunity for scouts to treat their moms to a relaxing getaway at East Valley Ranch! We take care of everything so moms can rest, relax, and rejuvenate. Highlights include conquering our ropes elements as a team and enjoying horseback riding through the Catskill Mountains. Enjoy guided nature hikes, arts and crafts, delicious freshly-cooked meals, and so much more!
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.
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BUILD YOUR OWN WEEKEND Choose activities that suit your troops wants and needs! Build your own weekends allow troops to tailor programming to accommodate their 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.
For dates and rates visit www.frostvalley.org/scouts
SCOUTING WEEKENDS • FROST VALLEY YMCA September 2023 - June 2024 Calendar DATE
WEEKEND
LOCATION
Sept 22-24, 2023
Scouting Weekend
Main Camp
Sept 29-Oct 1, 2023 Horsemanship
East Valley Ranch
Sept 29-Oct 1, 2023 Scouting Weekend
Main Camp
Oct 13-15, 2023
Horsemanship
East Valley Ranch
Oct 20-22, 2023
Scouting Weekend
Main Camp
Oct 27-29, 2023
Horsemanship
East Valley Ranch
Nov 3-5, 2023
Scouting Weekend
Main Camp
Jan 5-7, 2024
Scouting Weekend
Main Camp
Jan 19-21, 2024
Scouting Weekend
Main Camp
Jan 26-28, 2024
Scouting Weekend
Main Camp
Jan 26-28, 2024
Adventures in Camping/Build Your Own
East Valley Ranch
Mar 1-3, 2024
Scouting Weekend
Main Camp
Mar 22-24, 2024
Scouting Weekend
Main Camp
Mar 29-31, 2024
Adventures in Camping/Build Your Own
East Valley Ranch
Apr 19-21, 2024
Down on the Farm
East Valley Ranch
Apr 26-28, 2024
Down on the Farm
East Valley Ranch
Apr 26-28, 2024
Scouting Weekend
Main Camp
May 3-5, 2024
Scouting Weekend
Main Camp
May 3-5, 2024
Horsemanship
East Valley Ranch
May 10-12, 2024
Horsemanship
East Valley Ranch
May 17-19, 2024
Scouting Weekend
Main Camp
May 17-19, 2024
Horsemanship
East Valley Ranch
June 14-16, 2024
Scouting Weekend
Main Camp
Our Main Camp easily accommodates large councils while still providing a personalized experience for individual troops. $215 per person for camp style accommodations on select weekends includes 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, and weekend per-person rates start at $270 for yurts and $330 for rooms in the lodge. All meals are included and served in our lodge’s charming dining room. LEADERS SOAR OUTDOORS: PROGRAMS FOR SCOUTS
For more information visit www.frostvalley.org/scouts
TEL: 845-985-2291 ext. 450 EMAIL: info@frostvalley.org WEB: www.frostvalley.org
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2000 Frost Valley Road Claryville, NY 12725 TEL: (845) 985-2291 EMAIL: info@frostvalley.org WEB: www.frostvalley.org facebook.com/frostvalleyymca
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