Frost Valley Offers Mainstreaming at Camp Program

04/26/2019

In partnership with the Young Adult Institute (YAI), Frost Valley YMCA welcomes children with developmental disabilities to join the wider camp community during supervised daily activities. Our values of inclusiveness, diversity, and respect point the way toward the development of interdependent relationships among our young campers. In integrated groups, children experience the joys of pure play and the abundance of the natural world. Children of all abilities gain a sense of belonging on the shores of Lake Cole, on the playing fields, on the climbing tower, singing songs over lunch in the dining hall and storytelling around the campfire at night. They encourage one another to try new things, and, together, they grow confident in their newly-acquired skills. A culture of caring based on empathy, respect, and empowerment grows strong, and friendships flourish. The Mainstreaming at Camp (MAC) Program fosters development, independence, and joy in all of the children who attend Frost Valley.

MAC campers integrate with the entire camp throughout the day and reside in their own village with trained staff at night. Ask our campers, counselors and year-round staff about this program and you’ll hear how it is a gift to everyone at camp that enriches our view of each individual’s contributions in the world.

If you are interested in having your child attend Frost Valley’s MAC program, please contact Tim Allen at YAI. His contact information is listed below. Tim can set up an in-person interview at the YAI office in Manhattan in New York City so that both parties can determine if Mainstreaming at Camp is a good fit for your child. There is no cost to apply, though parents will be responsible for their own travel expenses to get to the YAI office for the interview.

For more information, visit www.yai.org/camping

NOTE: Application and Registration for the MAC program is completed through the camping department at YAI Network.

To Apply, Please Contact:

Chloe Dunnell, Director of the MAC Program

Chloe.Dunnell@yai.org

212-273-6100 x 6718

YAI

105 West 33^rd Street 9^th Floor

New York, NY 10120

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Frost Valley YMCA

Frost Valley YMCA is a 5,500-acre, year-round camp - There's something for everyone here in the Valley. From group and family retreats to overnight camps to horse camps to teambuilding, we've got you covered. School groups love taking a three-night field trip to explore the natural world and learn about the environment and their classmates. Family weekends are the perfect getaway for the young and the young at heart. Teambuilding retreats afford corporate, collegiate, religious, and other groups the opportunity to challenge themselves and effectively work toward common goals. In the summertime we're where kids and teens gain independence, explore the world, and make lifelong friends through various camps such as traditional sleepaway camp, farm camp, horse camp, adventure trips, and day camp. Call (845)985-2291 or email info@frostvalley.org to learn more today!