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Catskill Weekend Family Getaways

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Any weekend Sept through June is a family weekend at Frost Valley YMCA! Join us with your family any weekend of the year from September to June for a Friday night through Sunday retreat. Here, we take care of the meals, lodging, indoor and outdoor activities, so you can focus on the important things — spending time with the people you love!

Note: We provide snacks and beverages upon check-in on Friday but no dinner is served. See your Friday Night Dinner Options

To register for any of the following programs or another date for your family please contact us at reservations@frostvalley.org or via phone at 845-985-2291 ext. 450

Special Themed Weekends:

Alumni Weekend
September 4 – 7, 2020

So many of our alumni tell us that Frost Valley YMCA is where they grew up. As we celebrate 135 years since our founding, we’re excited to not only honor camp’s roots, but also the place where cherished alumni like you formed lasting memories, bonds, and foundational values. We hope to see you and your family Labor Day Weekend 2020 here in the Valley. Learn More

Father-Child Camping Weekend
September 11-13, 2020

Dads, whether you’re looking to introduce the great outdoors to your little one or to explore the woods with your teen, this is the perfect bonding weekend. We want to make sure every family has the opportunity to spend time outdoors, that’s why you can stay with us for a reduced rate! Learn More

Columbus Day Weekend
October 9 – 12, 2020

Enjoy the Catskill Mountain foliage at its finest and your family will have a blast hiking, climbing, canoeing, creating arts and crafts, and more. Don’t miss our annual boat regatta! You’ll also enjoy a performance in the Castle by the Bronx Opera. Learn More

Halloween Themed Weekends
October 16-18 & 23-25, 2020

We offer several weekends in October for spook-tacular events! With pumpkin painting, mask making, a costume party, and apple cider making, Halloween has never been so eerily exciting. Learn More

LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA Weekend
October 23-25, 2020

We provide retreats for cancer survivors and their families to help build a firm path to wellness in Spirit, Mind, and Body. Connect with others who have shared a similar journey and reconnect with friends and family in a spectacular, natural setting. Learn More

Crafting Weekend
November 13-15, 2020

Crafters will delight in this relaxing Catskill Mountain getaway where you are free to explore your creative side and indulge in your favorite craft projects. Take part in wool felting, make all-natural hand scrubs and bath bombs, create holiday wreaths and ornaments, and much more. Learn More

Hiking Weekend
November 13-15, 2020

The perfect time to hike Frost Valley’s over 5,000 acres or be shuttled to some of our local trailheads to visit a Fire Tower, crest Slide Mountain, or visit Giant Ledge. Make new friends from a network of hiking clubs. Our mission is to provide outdoor recreational opportunities for all, so for this weekend you can join us for a special reduced rate! Learn More

Festival of the Holidays Weekend
December 4-6, 2020

The best gift of all is sharing quality time with your family. Kick off the holiday season with a stress-free weekend at Frost Valley YMCA, celebrating with your family beneath the Frost Valley Christmas tree. Every family deserves time together during the holidays, which is why we are offering a special reduced rate! Learn More

Y-Guide Alumni Weekend
December 4-6, 2020

Former Y-Guide Dads set aside a special time to be with your children, to relish in the freedom, joy, and power of play. Those moments of quality time together will build a lifetime of trust and connection. Frost Valley’s 5,500 acres are a natural playground that brings out the adventurous spirit in us all. We want to make sure all Y Guides have the chance to return to the place they love, a place that builds character and values, so we’re offering a special rate! Learn More

LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA Weekend
January 8-10, 2021

Martin Luther King Jr. 3-Day Weekend
January 15 – 18, 2021

We know winter well here at Frost Valley YMCA! Martin Luther King Weekend is the perfect time to slow down, relax, and recharge after the holidays. Enjoy a winter wonderland of enjoyment, exercise, and adventure, along with beautiful scenery and nutritious, tasty meals. Learn More

Presidents’ Day 3-Day Weekend
February 12 – 15, 2021

Frost Valley YMCA is a snow lover’s dream come true! With our cross-country ski trails, snow tube run, and snowshoe trails* your family will experience an idyllic winter weekend. We also offer ice fishing on Lake Cole, broomball on Reflection Pond, and guided nature hikes to High Falls and other scenic vistas. Learn More

Autism Support Weekend
March 19-21, 2021

Autism Family Support Weekends at Frost Valley YMCA provide families opportunities for friendship, support, and networking, as well as the potential to relax, play and forget for a few days the pressures of daily life. Activities encourage guests to experience, as a family, new adventures – including sports and games, arts and crafts, climbing, hiking, coining and exploring the Catskill Mountains. Learn More