Empowering Girls, Unlocking Potential: Programs for Scouts at 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

MAIN CAMP

PROGRAMS FOR SCOUTS

To register for programs at Main Camp: CALL: 845-985-2291 ext. 450 EMAIL: reservations@frostvalley.org

ECO ADVENTURERS

Explore the wonders of nature and learn to be a good steward of the Earth.

ACTIVITIES OFFERED: Eco Programming includes: Fire Building, Shelter Building, Map and Compass, Bug Hunt, Flower Exploration, Apple Cidering, Observatory, Naturalist Art

OUTDOOR

ADVENTURE & WILDLIFE

Challenge yourself with thrilling ropes elements, outdoor sports, and more. Join us for our Haunted Trail and Halloween Party!

ACTIVITIES OFFERED:

Catskill Critters Presentation, Outdoor Living Skills, Wildlife Ecology, Night Hike, CSI: Frost Valley, Teambuilding, Rowing/Canoeing, Archery, Hikes, Low Ropes, Flying Fish, Zipline, Haunted Trail, Halloween Party

EXPLORE THE SOLAR SYSTEM & CHANGE THE EARTH

Learn all about our solar system and how you can become a good steward of the Earth.

ACTIVITIES OFFERED:

Observatory, Space Science, Low Ropes, Flying Fish, Leap of Faith, Fire Building, Shelter Building, Map and Compass, Solar Panel Hike, Naked Eye Astronomy, Invasive Species Removal Project

ADVANCED ART & ADVENTURE

Older girls will especially enjoy participating in advanced art classes such as Paint and Cocoa, String Art, Needle Felting, Creative Book Folding, and much more! Be daring and try our most popular high elements – The Leap of Faith, Glider, and the Zipline.

WINTER EXPLORATION

Explore the wonders of winter while hiking our trails, examining animal tracks and habitats, and learning outdoor preparedness skills.

ACTIVITIES OFFERED: Observatory, Night Hike, Teambuilding, Low Ropes, Wildlife Ecology, Winter Survival Skills, Tracking Hike, Snowshoeing

FIRST AID & STEWARDSHIP

Learn basic to advanced first aid, plus explore the outdoors and learn about being a good environmental steward.

ACTIVITIES OFFERED: First Aid (classroom-style) and Eco Programming, Cross-Country Skiing, Guided Snowshoe Hike, Broomball, Indoor Archery, Compost and Recycling Center Tour

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

GET CREATIVE & CHANGE THE WORLD

Get creative working on art projects while discovering new ways that you can make a difference for your community and the planet.

ACTIVITIES OFFERED: Art classes for all skill levels, Ice Fishing, Ice Cutting, Cross-Country Skiing, Guided Snowshoe Hike, Broomball, Indoor Climbing, Service Learning project, Energy Bike

GET CREATIVE!

Discover new ways to express yourself and learn new skills while enjoying all of your Frost Valley favorites– climbing, archery, hikes, candle making, arts and crafts, and more!

ACTIVITIES OFFERED:

Fire Building, Shelter Building, Map and Compass, Hikes, Arts and Crafts, Candle Making, Indoor Archery, Climbing

MAKING FRIENDS & WILDLIFE ECOLOGY

Explore the wildlife of the Catskills. Meet other scouts and build friendships through teambuilding activities.

ACTIVITIES OFFERED: Nature Scavenger Hunt, Greenhouse Gardening, Teambuilding, Low Ropes, Raptor Center Tour, Song and Skit Campfire

OUTDOOR ART & NATURALIST WEEKEND

Get outside and enjoy the spring weather! Get creative with art on the trails.

ACTIVITIES OFFERED: Outdoor Art Programming (for varying skill levels), Fire Building, Shelter Building, Map and Compass, Bug Hunt, Flower Exploration, Maple Sugar Hike, Observatory

SPACE & ECOLOGY

Learn how you can be a better environmental steward of our planet. When the sun goes down, study the stars at our Observatory.

ACTIVITIES OFFERED: Observatory, Eco and Space Science Time, Night Hike, Low Ropes, Flying Fish, Leap of Faith, Fire Building, Shelter Building, Pond Exploration

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

After completing a weekend, you’ll receive a Frost Valley patch!

EAST VALLEY RANCH PROGRAMS FOR SCOUTS

To register for programs at East Valley Ranch: CALL: 845-985-2291 ext. 348 EMAIL: info@eastvalleyranch.org

ADVENTURES IN CAMPING

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.

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.

MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND

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!

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 teambuilding 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

SEPTEMBER 2022 - MAY 2023 CALENDAR

DATE WEEKEND

Sept 9-11, 2022

Horsemanship

LOCATION

East Valley Ranch

Sept 23-25, 2022 Explore the Solar System & Change the Earth Main Camp

Sept 30-Oct 2, 2022 Eco-Adventurers Main Camp

Sept 30-Oct 2, 2022 Horsemanship East Valley Ranch

Oct 21-23, 2022 Outdoor Adventure & Wildlife Main Camp

Oct 21-23, 2022 Horsemanship East Valley Ranch

Nov 4-6, 2022 Advanced Art & Adventure Main Camp

Dec 2-4, 2022 Adventures in Camping/Build Your Own East Valley Ranch

Jan 6-8, 2023

Winter Exploration Main Camp

Jan 20-22, 2023 First Aid & Stewardship Main Camp

Jan 27-29, 2023 Get Creative & Change the World Main Camp

Mar 3-5, 2023 Get Creative Main Camp

Mar 3-5, 2023 Adventures in Camping/Build Your Own East Valley Ranch

Mar 24-26, 2023 Making Friends & Wildlife Ecology Main Camp

Mar 24-26, 2023 Adventures in Camping/Build Your Own East Valley Ranch

Apr 21-23, 2023 Outdoor Art & Naturalist Main Camp

Apr 21-23, 2023 Down on the Farm East Valley Ranch

Apr 28-30, 2023 Down on the Farm East Valley Ranch

May 5-7, 2023 Space and Ecology Main Camp

May 5-7, 2023 Horsemanship East Valley Ranch

May 12-14, 2023 Horsemanship East Valley Ranch

May 19-21, 2023 Outdoor Adventure & Wildlife Main Camp

May 19-21, 2023 Horsemanship East Valley Ranch

Our Main Camp easily accommodates large councils while still providing a personalized experience for individual troops. $189 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 $239 for yurts and $299 for rooms in the lodge. All meals are included and served in our lodge’s charming dining room.