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Frost Valley Is For All

Frost Valley YMCA is a Camp, Retreat Destination, & Environmental Education Center offering people of all ages and abilities enriching, even life-altering, outdoor experiences. Located on nearly 6,000 acres in the heart of the Catskill Mountains – just 2 hours north of New York City – we provide year-round access to nature, adventure, growth, and fun.

Family Weekends

Catskill Mountain Family Getaways
from September to June

Scouting Programs

Character building experiences
for young people

Team Building

Build Confidence and Create
Strong Bonds With Your Team

Conferences / Facility Rentals

Inspirational Learning &
Networking Opportunities

Group Retreats

Getaways for Individuals Who Share Similar Passions & Journeys

Country Weddings

Serene Weddings
In A Natural Setting

We have something for everyone!

Experience
The Magic
Of Camp

141 years of camping

Frost Valley offers transformative camp experiences for ages 4–16. As the oldest camp in the U.S., our 141-year legacy brings together children from all backgrounds to try exciting new things in a safe environment while building life skills and lasting friendships.

Overnight Camp starts in 253 days

Summer Registration Portals

Featured Camps

Camp Wawayanda

Traditional overnight camps
for grades 2-7

Camp Henry Hird

Traditional overnight camps
for grades 8-10

Adventure Programs

Overnight camps and off-site
trips for tweens and teens

Horse Camps

Overnight camps for horse
enthusiasts in for grades 2-8

Farm Camp

Overnight camp on a working
farm for grades 2-10

Day Camps

Camps for local families with
kids in grades Pre-K-10

LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCES AWAIT!

Frost
Valley
Stories

Did you make a lifelong friend at Frost Valley? Did you learn something valuable? We'd love to hear your story and/or see your photos!

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"Nothing is more powerful than getting students out of the classroom and experiencing Frost Valley's unique ecosystem firsthand."

Terry, School Trip Chaperone

“My children got fresh air and experiences, but most of all they learned that there are people that truly care.”

Sam, Camper Parent

"I regard my time at camp as some of the best times of my life, and I keep in touch with many of the amazing folks I met there."

Casey, Alumni

"We received an amazing gift when we were given the opportunity to send our daughter to Frost Valley. It was life changing for her."

Joe, Camper Parent

"I feel like we are in a movie! Like this was the best day ever and now we are all running off into the sunset."

Aaron, Student

“My riding skills get better every year. The counselors are so friendly and helpful. Going to Horse Camp is the best part of summer!”

Olivia, Horse Camper

"At Frost Valley, Jack was able to just be Jack, and that was exactly what he needed."

Meghan, Camper Parent

"My daughter came home and said ‘I finally feel like I’m accepted for who I am.’"

Billie, Camper Parent

"What's been amazing is witnessing the bonds being formed between people that only see each other once a year at Frost Valley."

Chloe, Family Weekend Guest

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