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AVAILABLE WEEKS 1-8

*Minimum Age: 4 Years

The Explorers program is a 1-week Day Camp program for our youngest campers (minimum age 4). Campers will participate in small hikes, daily access to our supervised waterfront, games, and camp crafts. Explorers get to experience all that camp has to offer at a fun but relaxing pace!

NOTE: Children must be toilet trained.

AVAILABLE WEEKS 1-8

Campers in our Pathfinder program get the opportunity to experience camp with others similar in age. Pathfinders get to participate in a camper’s choice specialty program, sports or physical activity, hikes, camp crafts, ropes elements, archery, Healthy Teaching Kitchen, daily trips to our waterfront and so much more each day. Pathfinders, with the guidance of our Day Camp staff, will get the opportunity to make and foster new friendships, learn new skills, explore the outdoors, and so much more.

AVAILABLE WEEKS 1, 3, & 5

‘Tweens and Teens will get the opportunity to participate in regular camp activities, but also in leadership development. Campers can participate in community service initiatives around Frost Valley and in the local community. Tweens will develop social-emotional skills, work on different ways to express themselves, participate in general camp activities and so much more. Campers will spend time learning about Diversity and Inclusion practices while helping to build and give back to a community within Frost Valley.

Are you looking for something extra special? Check out our Specialty Camps for this age group.

Get ready to wiggle, giggle, and dance! This playful dance camp invites our youngest campers to explore movement through music, games, and imagination. Campers will learn simple dance moves, practice coordination, and build confidence in a fun, supportive environment. No dance experience needed—just a love for moving and having fun!

Campers will spend the week learning how to be a LEGO® master builder. Competing in small competitions and learning new building techniques. Using team working skills and imagination.

Please Note: In addition to time spent working on their specialty, campers will also spend a portion of their day participating in traditional camp activities including the opportunity to swim each day.

Campers will embark on a week-long adventure, putting their building skills to the test. Participants will learn a variety of building techniques, tools, and materials, fostering creativity and practical skills. Each day, campers will explore different locations to understand how various terrains influence their building projects, promoting adaptability and problem-solving. In addition, campers will enjoy engaging games like capture the flag, camouflage, and other forest-based activities, fostering teamwork and connection with nature.

Please Note: In addition to time spent working on their specialty, campers will also spend a portion of their day participating in traditional camp activities including the opportunity to swim each day.

Campers will spend the week becoming their best mini master chef. Learning the basics of cooking, learning to read recipes, and creating their own. They will then take what they learned and compete against each other in a small cooking competition.

Please Note: In addition to time spent working on their specialty, campers will also spend a portion of their day participating in traditional camp activities including the opportunity to swim each day.

Turn up the music and bring the energy! Dance Fusion is a high-energy dance camp where campers will explore a mix of dance styles, learn basic choreography, and work together to create fun routines. This camp focuses on teamwork, confidence, and self-expression while staying active and having a blast. No prior dance experience required.

Create, Build, and Discover! Campers will embrace their curiosity as they tackle a number of hands-on, STEM-based activities including building challenges, making slime, and creating an egg drop project. They will also get to visit Frost Valley’s own Maker’s Lab. All mad scientists are welcome!

Please Note: In addition to time spent working on their specialty, campers will also spend a portion of their day participating in traditional camp activities including the opportunity to swim each day.

Frost Valley spans across 5,500 acres, which has allowed us to have the most wonderful sites through several hiking trails. Loving the outdoors and all the beautiful nature that is of the Catskill mountains. This specialty will spend their week traversing many of our Frost Valley hiking trails. They will enjoy a few traditional camp activities as well.

Please Note: In addition to time spent working on their specialty, campers will also spend a portion of their day participating in traditional camp activities including the opportunity to swim each day.

Young adventurers will dive into the basics of wilderness survival! Campers will learn to tie simple knots, build cozy twig shelters, and follow short nature trails using hand-drawn maps. With a focus on fun and discovery, they’ll explore the outdoors, sparking a love for nature and teamwork in a safe, supportive setting.

Please Note: In addition to time spent working on their specialty, campers will also spend a portion of their day participating in traditional camp activities including the opportunity to swim each day.

Campers will spend the week learning how to be a LEGO® master builder. Competing in small competitions and learning new building techniques. Using team working skills and imagination.

Please Note: In addition to time spent working on their specialty, campers will also spend a portion of their day participating in traditional camp activities including the opportunity to swim each day.

Unleash your inner hero at Superhero Training! Campers will create their own superheroes, designing capes from recycled fabrics and crafting unique powers through storytelling. They’ll tackle obstacle courses, solve team missions, and learn the values of courage and teamwork. Get ready to save the day!

Please Note: In addition to time spent working on their specialty, campers will also spend a portion of their day participating in traditional camp activities including the opportunity to swim each day.

Campers will spark their culinary creativity around the campfire! They’ll learn to safely roast marshmallows, assemble foil-packet snacks, and whip up simple trail treats using basic ingredients. Through fun, hands-on cooking challenges, they’ll discover the joy of outdoor meals.

Please Note: In addition to time spent working on their specialty, campers will also spend a portion of their day participating in traditional camp activities including the opportunity to swim each day.

Young artists will spend the week exploring and refining their skills in pottery, painting, woodshop, and fashion design. Throughout the week, campers will create a variety of unique projects, allowing for self-expression and artistic growth in a supportive environment.

Please Note: In addition to time spent working on their specialty, campers will also spend a portion of their day participating in traditional camp activities including the opportunity to swim each day.

Campers will embark on an exciting journey to become true wilderness survivors! They’ll master intermediate survival skills like reading compasses, constructing sturdy tarp lean-tos, and various teamwork challenges. Through hands-on exploration, they’ll learn to navigate trails and work together to conquer the outdoors, building confidence and camaraderie.

Please Note: In addition to time spent working on their specialty, campers will also spend a portion of their day participating in traditional camp activities including the opportunity to swim each day.

Campers will embark on a week-long adventure, putting their building skills to the test. Participants will learn a variety of building techniques, tools, and materials, fostering creativity and practical skills. Each day, campers will explore different locations to understand how various terrains influence their building projects, promoting adaptability and problem-solving. In addition, campers will enjoy engaging games like capture the flag, camouflage, and other forest-based activities, fostering teamwork and connection with nature.

Please Note: In addition to time spent working on their specialty, campers will also spend a portion of their day participating in traditional camp activities including the opportunity to swim each day.

Campers will be immersed in a week-long creative journey, exploring a diverse range of arts and crafts. They will learn foundational techniques while refining their artistic skills, fostering creativity and self-expression in a supportive environment.

Please Note: In addition to time spent working on their specialty, campers will also spend a portion of their day participating in traditional camp activities including the opportunity to swim each day.

Step into a world of fantasy with Dragon Quest Creators! Campers will become Dungeon Masters™, designing their own mythical adventures with hand-drawn maps and invented creatures on paper. They’ll craft paper costumes, role-play epic quests, and share heroic tales, channeling their inner fantasy storyteller.

Please Note: In addition to time spent working on their specialty, campers will also spend a portion of their day participating in traditional camp activities including the opportunity to swim each day.

Campers will enjoy a week of learning how to build and cook on an open fire and learn recipes great to make and eat in the outdoors. They will learn what it means to leave no trace and to be environmentally friendly to the spaces we share with others and love to return to over and over again.

Please Note: In addition to time spent working on their specialty, campers will also spend a portion of their day participating in traditional camp activities including the opportunity to swim each day.

Kick, run, and play! This soccer camp is perfect for younger campers who love to move and try new things. Campers will learn basic soccer skills through fun games and activities that focus on teamwork, listening, and confidence. Soccer time is balanced with classic day camp fun like group games, creative activities, and time to relax and recharge. No soccer experience needed—just a willingness to have fun and play together!

Future sleuths will sharpen their minds at Detective Academy! Campers will solve mysteries through hand-written clues, create detective badges and role-play investigations in teams. Using keen observation and clever thinking, they’ll crack cases and uncover secrets in a thrilling, puzzle-filled adventure.

Please Note: In addition to time spent working on their specialty, campers will also spend a portion of their day participating in traditional camp activities including the opportunity to swim each day.

Campers will immerse themselves in the vibrant world of performing arts throughout the week, engaging in activities and games focused on dance, music, and theater. By the end of the week, campers will have collaborated to create their own unique performing arts projects, fostering creativity, self-expression, and teamwork.

Please Note: In addition to time spent working on their specialty, campers will also spend a portion of their day participating in traditional camp activities including the opportunity to swim each day.

Campers will spend a week immersed in water-based adventures, learning to canoe, kayak, and stand-up paddle board on the beautiful waters of Lake Cole. When not on the water, campers will explore the diverse trails of Frost Valley’s expansive 5,500-acre campus, connecting with nature and enhancing their outdoor skills.

Please Note: In addition to time spent working on their specialty, campers will also spend a portion of their day participating in traditional camp activities including the opportunity to swim each day.

Campers will unleash their creativity in Inventor’s Garage, turning everyday items like rubber bands and cardboard into wild inventions! They’ll brainstorm, build, and test prototypes like bottle-cap gadgets or paper bridges, then pitch their creations in a fun group showcase. It’s a hands-on celebration of imagination and problem-solving.

Please Note: In addition to time spent working on their specialty, campers will also spend a portion of their day participating in traditional camp activities including the opportunity to swim each day.

Get ready to play, practice, and have a blast! This soccer camp blends skill-building and friendly competition with all the best parts of day camp. Campers will work on soccer fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship through drills and small-sided games, while still enjoying swimming, group games, and other camp activities. No prior soccer experience is needed—this camp is designed for both beginners and campers who just love to play.

Campers will spend the week learning a ton of new and traditional crafts. From nature wind catchers to bookbinding their own sketchbook. They will get the chance to channel their inner Koons or Duchamp.

Please Note: In addition to time spent working on their specialty, campers will also spend a portion of their day participating in traditional camp activities including the opportunity to swim each day.

Campers will learn basic survival skills in the rugged terrain as well as shelter building, orienteering, fire building, fishing, and outdoor cooking. They will learn how to build things from natural resources in the woods for “survival”.

Please Note: In addition to time spent working on their specialty, campers will also spend a portion of their day participating in traditional camp activities including the opportunity to swim each day.

AVAILABLE WEEKS 1 & 2, 3 & 4, 5 & 6, 7 & 8

Equestrian Day Camp is a 2-week program for youth who want to spend time with horses this summer and are looking to progress with their riding skills. Campers will spend half of each day at the barn riding and learning all about horse health and care. Campers will be split into riding groups based on skill level. They will have the chance to connect with a horse and gain a sense of ownership throughout the session. The remainder of the day will be spent doing other traditional camp activities including swimming, boating, hiking, climbing, archery, sports, games, and much more! Designed for campers of all skill levels and held at Frost Valley’s Main Campus.

AVAILABLE WEEKS 3 & 4, 7 & 8

Get ready to saddle up for two exciting weeks of learning, adventure, and horsemanship at our Junior High Equestrian Day Camp! This camp is designed for students in grades 7-9 who want to build their riding skills, connect with horses, and make new friends in a fun, supportive environment. This two-week program will take place at Frost Valley’s Main Camp facility.

AVAILABLE WEEK 9

Enjoy a week on Frost Valley’s 515-acre working farm tending to our barn full of animals, harvesting crops from our bountiful garden, enjoying a wide array of traditional camp activities, and gaining a stronger appreciation for what it means to be a steward of the earth.

AVAILABLE WEEK 9

Pony Camp is a specialty one-week day camp program for youth who want to spend time with horses this summer. Campers will spend 3 hours each day at the barn riding and learning horse care. The remainder of the day will be spent doing other traditional camp activities including creaking, arts and crafts, hiking, games, and much more! No previous experience is required. This program will take place at Frost Valley’s East Valley Ranch.

No experience necessary!

2-WEEK PROGRAM AVAILABLE WEEKS 3-4

Our Leaders In Training (LIT) Program is the perfect choice for teens looking for a summer experience that balances work and play. The program is designed to teach our LITs leadership skills through community building and socialization. Teens will participate in community service projects and work with our campers, teens will create connections to peers. LITs will also participate in general camp activities including waterfront, hiking, sports and crafts.

2-WEEK PROGRAM AVAILABLE WEEKS 5-6

Our Counselor-in-Training (CITs) Program provides teens an opportunity to gain valuable work experience while having an amazing summer! During the CIT Program, teens learn the value of responsibility and they experience the joys of working with children through interactive activities. Each day, CITs will work hands-on with Explorers Campers (ages 4-5) and Pathfinder Campers (ages 6-10). CITs will participate in a mix of recreational activities, leadership development programs and job training. Our goal is for each CIT to leave the summer ready to become a counselor. 

FREE for students who attend high school in Sullivan or Ulster County