Fun Family Activities in the Catskills!
Our experienced and caring instructors are happy to provide a variety of programs and activities during Family Camp. If you need a break from your itinerary or to clear your minds, get people moving or simply try a new experience, we have many options.
Archery
Test your bulls-eye skills by using a bow and arrow. Our trained staff take you through the steps to become an expert archer. We even have an indoor range, making this camp tradition available all year long.
Arts & Crafts (additional fees may apply)
Your creative side opens up with a variety of activities here at Frost Valley. Our instructors will help you make crafts including candles, decoupage, tie dye, upcycled crafts, and many seasonal projects.
Campfire
Evening Programs
A night at Frost Valley isn’t complete without more fun programming, including Bingo, the Observatory, a campfire, Trivia, a Night Hike, Hayrides, Floor Hockey, or Family Feud!
Family Follies and Slide Show
Greenhouse Programs
Learn about gardening, try your hand at planting, and learn about Frost Valley’s very own aquaponics system.
Healthy Home Kitchen
Visit our teaching kitchen and create a healthy dish. From chips and salsa to apple turnovers, we’re always creating something new and delicious, and you’ll learn all about the health benefits in each recipe.
High Ropes Programs
We offer both an indoor and outdoor climbing wall, so this program is offered all year. Seasonally, we offer the Flying Squirrel for participants under 12 and the Zipline, High Ropes, Leap of Faith, and Giant Swing for participants over age 12. Sign up ahead to reserve a spot!
Hikes
No weekend at Frost Valley is complete without taking a hike down one of our many trails. Visit High Falls or Brother’s Hole, search for Sasquatch, or cross a cable bridge, all led by our experienced Frost Valley staff.
Japanese Culture Sharing
Japanese Culture Sharing includes three workshops highlighting different Japanese art forms. These workshops will take place in our Friendship House, built in honor of our friendship with the Tokyo YMCA. This house is a traditional Japanese building decorated by the Honma family, founders of the Tokyo-Frost Valley YMCA partnership. Many of the Japanese traditions that are a part of Frost Valley today are thanks to the Honma family’s contributions. Learn about this year’s events!
Map and Compass
Learn to use a compass to navigate your way through the “forever wild” Catskill Preserve with the help of our highly trained staff.
Outdoor Living Skills
Learn how to survive in the wild by mastering the skills of building a fire, creating outdoor shelter, packing a bag for a camping trip, and more necessary skills needed for conquering the outdoors!
Rodeo
The rodeo is a fun afternoon watching the equestrian staff show you all that our wonderful horses have to offer. There will be pole bending races, barrel racing, a 16 person drill team performance to music and audience participation games with prizes!
Stretch and Relaxation
Enter a serene state of meditation in a peaceful natural setting. Reconnect your body, mind, and spirit.
Square Dance
Toddler/Preschool Programs
Allow your wee ones to enjoy Frost Valley at their level with programs just for them. Special crafts, hikes, and stuffed buddies are just a few of our program options.
Wood Shop
Learn how to create a special project out of Frost Valley wood. We have projects for ages 8 and up, including walking sticks, tic-tac-toes boards, and Jacob’s Ladders.
YMCA World Service Auction
Youth Group Camp-Out
Youth Talent Show