“Our twins had a wonderful time at Frost Valley! It was their first sleepaway camp experience and proved to be transformational for them both.”
– Kimberly, Camper Parent
OVERNIGHT CAMPS AT FROST VALLEY YMCA
With over 100 summers under our belt, Frost Valley is guided by our mission teens grow in a safe and engaging environment, spending their first nights away boating in Lake Cole, ziplining, sleeping beneath the starry Catskill sky, and more!
At Frost Valley, children from all backgrounds come together to try exciting & new things in a safe environment while building friendships. Children choose from a wide range of activities based on age, interest, and ability. All of our camping programs focus on character development through our core values. We are: inclusive and diverse, caring and connected, honest and respectful, responsible and accountable.
Traditional overnight camp for young children. 1-week programs for grades 2-3 2-week programs for grades 2-7.
2-week traditional overnight camp for teens.
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Build confidence, make friends, and explore amazing places! Whether on an adventure trip to beautiful and awe-inspiring places around the East Coast or at camp right here in the Catskills, campers will push themselves out of their comfort zones and grow in ways they never thought possible.
A 1-week intro to our adventure programs for pre-teens.
A 2-week program that mixes traditional camp and adventure trips.
Off-site excursions to places like the Adirondacks, Appalachian Trail, Berkshires, Maine Coast, New Hampshire, Vermont, West Virginia and beyond.
Over a dozen different trips are available from 1- to 5-weeks long for various skill levels.
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to be a place where people from all backgrounds and experiences can connect, belong and grow. Children and away from home, gaining skills as young leaders, and bonding with new friends on mountain hikes, swimming and more! Just 2.5 hours from NYC, campers have s’more fun in the sun and make memories that last a lifetime!
Developing equestrians become more confident in their abilities and comfortable within a community of riders as, together, they develop lasting friendships while learning the fundamentals of riding and horse care.
2-week horse programs hosted at our Main Camp. Time is split between riding and traditional camp activities.
Girls only equestrian camp at East Valley Ranch for various skill levels.
1-week program for grades 5-7. 2- week programs for grades 6-11. 4-week programs for grades 8-11.
A 1-week backcountry horse trekking adventure.
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Farm Camp is located just a hayride away from East Valley Ranch and twelve miles away from Main Camp. Farm campers learn to care for animals and cultivate and harvest the garden as well as enjoying traditional camp activities like boating, playing sports, making crafts and bonding with friends around the campfire.
Future farmers, look no further! 1-week programs for grades 2-3. 2-week programs for grades 2-10.
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Our In-Training (iT) programs prepare teens for employment as counselors. The month-long program concentrates on leadership training, team building, skill development, service to camp, and personal growth. Traditional Counselor in Training (CiT), Adventurer in Training (AiT), Farm Leaders in Training (FiT), and Wrangler in Training (WiT) programs are available.
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CAMP PROGRAMS SESSION 1: 6/28-7/ 10 SESSION 2: 7/12-24 SESSION 3: 7/26-8/7 SESSION 4: 8/9-21 8/23-28
Camp Wawayanda 1-wk
Camp Wawayanda 2-wk
Camp Henry Hird
Adventure Ramblers
Adventure Village
Adventure Trips
Farm Camp 1-wk
Farm Camp 2-wk
Mustang & Durango
East Valley Ranch 1-wk
East Valley Ranch 2-wk
East Valley Ranch 4-wk
Horse Trails
In-Training Programs
1 through 5 week options available. See website for more details.
Frost Valley offers a voluntary tier fee structure. All campers receive the same experience, no matter which amount you choose to pay. As you consider your family’s financial situation, please also consider the true cost of camp.
TIER A is the overall cost of running camp for each camper, which includes direct expenses per camper, as well as general overhead, maintenance and improvements to our facilities. Select this tier if you are able to.
TIER B is a subsidized rate that cover some (but not all) of the costs of camp. TIER C is a modestly subsidized rate. TIER D is a highly subsidized rate.
If our fees are still out of your family’s budget, additional financial aid is available.
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Camp for kids with Kidney Disease, in partnership with the Ruth Gottscho Kidney Foundation & the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore.
Camp for children and young adults with developmental disabilities, in partnership with the Young Adult Institute.
The Tokyo–Frost Valley YMCA partnership offers Japanese-led programs that foster cultural exchange. Starting in 2026 the NAKAMA Immersion Camp will welcome English-speaking campers to explore Japanese culture.
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