Adventure Awaits!
Open HousesAdventure Programs
Adventure Ramblers, Adventure Village & Adventure Trips
Start an annual tradition and join us for an adventure of a lifetime, and experience character-building, self-discovery, and lasting friendships with Frost Valley YMCA’s adventure programs! Our programs offer a wide range of activities that will challenge campers and build character, all while making lasting friendships. Whether on an adventure trip to beautiful and awe-inspiring places around the East Coast or at camp right here in the Catskills, campers will push themselves out of their comfort zones and grow in ways they never thought possible.
Campers discover in themselves newfound confidence and strength through these experiences. They learn how to trust in themselves and each other, as they work together to explore, problem-solve, and achieve common goals. It’s an empowering experience for all!
Adventure is for all! Frost Valley YMCA offers different programs for campers entering grades 5-12, each with its own take on the meaning of Adventure:
Adventure Rambler, Adventure Village, Teen Adventure Trips, and Horse Trails.
Adirondack Hike & Climb Trip
"The trip took all of my daughter's natural attributes and amplified them. She came home elated! She had this glow on her face like I've never seen before"
- Ian, Adventure Trip Parent
Adventure Ramblers
Adventure Ramblers is a one-week intro to the adventure program! This is a great starter program for campers new to adventure or looking to add on a shorter session to their existing camp experience. Campers will gain new skills as they sample and learn the basics of hiking, camping, outdoor skills, and environmental education. Campers will stay on-site in our Adventure Village, bunking in our rustic platform tents. The Intro to Adventure program enables participants to build confidence in their outdoor skills so they can take on the next level of adventure programming. Campers will also gain a sense of belonging, not only in nature but in the adventure program at Frost Valley YMCA as a whole.
2027 DATES (1-week sessions):
Session 1A: June 27 – July 2
Session 2A: July 11 – 16
Session 3A: July 25 – 30
Session 4A: Aug 8 – 13
Adventure Village
Adventure Village, affectionately known as Advill around camp, is for campers in grades 5-9. Adventure Village is comprised of two mini-villages: Woodwise is for campers entering grades 5-7, and Sequoia is for campers entering grades 8-9. Adventure Village is a co-ed specialty program that is a mix of traditional resident camp and our adventure trips program. Adventure Village campers will spend the first half of their 12-day session on Frost Valley’s property doing adventure-focused programming and developing their technical skills. Campers will spend the second half of the session going on their mini-trip! Mini trips are 3-4 night backpacking, canoeing, or climbing trips that get progressively more difficult as campers grow through the program. That means each summer in Adventure Village leads to new trips with new and old friends!
2027 DATES:
Session 1: June 27 – 9
Session 2: July 11 – 23
Session 3: July 25 – Aug 6
Session 4: Aug 8 – 20
Adventure Trips
Frost Valley YMCA’s adventure trips are all about character building, challenging yourself, and making lasting friendships whether on an adventure trip to beautiful and awe-inspiring places around the U.S. or on a service trip, experiencing firsthand the difference you can make.
From these new experiences, campers discover in themselves newfound confidence and strength. They learn how to trust in themselves, and each other, as they work together to explore, problem-solve, and achieve common goals. An empowering experience for all!
Horse Trails
Horse Trails is a one-week equestrian adventure for experienced riders entering grades 8 and up. This unique program offers full-day horseback treks through the scenic backcountry of the Catskills, featuring an all-new trail route that maximizes time in the saddle. Along the way, campers gain hands-on experience in outdoor living and horse care, taking full responsibility for grooming, tacking, feeding, and bonding with their trail partner.
Campers will camp out at remote sites, cook their own meals, and learn wilderness survival and navigation skills between rides. This is a physically and emotionally rewarding experience for teens who love horses, are confident riders (walk/trot minimum), and are ready to explore the outdoors in a new and meaningful way.
This trip is best suited for campers with prior riding experience, especially those who have participated in Frost Valley’s equestrian programs.
2027 DATES (1-week sessions):
Session 3A: July 25 – 30
