Catskill Weekend Family Getaways
Please refer to COVID-19 FAQs for Updates on Program Closures
Please refer to COVID-19 FAQs for Updates on Program Closures
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! As a special thank you to our camper families, when your 2019 Camper joins us for a 2- or 3-day regularly priced family weekend between August 31, 2019 – June 14, 2020, they stay free!*
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
*Applicable only for a 2- or 3-day regularly priced family weekend. Valid from August 31, 2019 – June 14, 2020. For campers who attended 2019 summer camp only. Subject to limited availability. One weekend per camper.
Special Themed Weekends:
Labor Day Weekend | September 4 – 7, 2020
Say goodbye to summer and hello to a new school year with this end-of-season celebration weekend. Enjoy three days here in the Valley, climbing, hiking, boating, ziplining, arts and crafts, sports and games and much more! Join us for a Labor Day tradition – our annual BBQ-style dinner Saturday evening. Space fills quickly, register today! Learn More
Father-Child Camping Weekend | check back for date
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 | check back for dates
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 | check back for dates
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 | check back for date
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
International Festival of the Holidays Weekend | check back for date
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 | check back for date
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
Health and Wellness Weekend | check back for date
Start the year off on the right foot! Spend time hiking in nature, learning nutritious recipes in our healthy home kitchen, go cross-country skiing, and enjoy a stretch and relaxation class. We are offering a special reduced rate for this weekend! Learn More
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 20 – 22, 2020
Out of concern for public health, this program is cancelled. Learn more about Frost Valley’s COVID-19 updates here.
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
Hiking Weekend | April 17 – 19, 2020
Out of concern for public health, this program is cancelled. Learn more about Frost Valley’s COVID-19 updates here.
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
LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA Weekend | May 8 – 10, 2020
Out of concern for public health, this program is cancelled. Learn more about Frost Valley’s COVID-19 updates here.
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
Mother’s Weekend | May 8 – 10, 2020
Out of concern for public health, this program is cancelled. Learn more about Frost Valley’s COVID-19 updates here.
Treat mom (or yourself!) to a relaxing mini-vacation. We take care of everything so moms can rest, relax, and rejuvenate. Because all moms deserve a special weekend with family, Mom stays at NO CHARGE with at least one full-paying guest. Learn More
Memorial Day Weekend | May 22 – 25, 2020
Kick off summer with Memorial Day Weekend a Frost Valley YMCA – the perfect place to welcome the warmer months with outdoor activities for the whole family! End the weekend with our annual staff vs. guests kickball game! Learn More
LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA Weekend | June 5 – 7, 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
Autism Support Weekend | June 12 – 14, 2020
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
Father’s Weekend | June 12 – 14, 2020
Surprise your dad with an epic adventure! Discover the joys of nature with your family and celebrate all that Dad does for you. Because all fathers deserve a special weekend with family, Dad stays at NO CHARGE with at least one full-paying guest! Learn More
Learn about Summer Family Camp here!
Contact us about coming to the Valley any weekend Sept. through June!
Call: (845)985-2291 x450
Email: Reservations@frostvalley.org
Our goal is to ensure that no family is ever turned away for an inability to pay. If you believe you would benefit from financial assistance, please inquire with our reservations department about applying for a scholarship. As always, our mission is to serve all!
