Group & Family Retreats Director
John Coombs
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John Coombs came to Frost Valley YMCA in 2016 as our Challenge Course Manager. He returned to Frost Valley as the Group & Family Retreats Director in 2022. During his time away from Frost Valley, he was the Program Safety Director at YMCA Camp Kon-O-Kwee Spencer, part of the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh. John Coombs attended Northern Michigan University earning a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Conservation. He later earned a master’s degree in Community Agriculture, Recreation, and Resource Studies from Michigan State University. He enjoys exploring new places with his wife and taking their two dogs (Jax and Ralph) for a walk. The thing he loves about Frost Valley is the connections people make with each other. “A weekend away with family and friends can be an extremely important and meaningful experience for everyone,” says John. “Sometimes a guided hike is just fun and sometimes it’s a life-changing experience.”
