Scout Adventures
• All-inclusive weekends include programs, lodging, and meals
• Two unique locations on 5,500 acres in the Catskill Mountains
• Customizable activity tracks tailored to meet your unit’s needs
• Enjoy a variety of activities including climbing, canoeing, horseback riding, team building, eco programs and more!
• Programs rooted in core values designed to foster leadership and growth
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Scout Adventures
FROST VALLEY YMCA
FROST VALLEY YMCA
2000 Frost Valley Rd, Claryville, NY 12725
TEL: (845) 985-2291 EMAIL: info@frostvalley.org
WEB: www.frostvalley.org
Frost Valley YMCA is not affiliated with or endorsed by any scouting association. Any badges or beltloops should be obtained through your local council.
WHY CHOOSE FROST VALLEY?
Give your Scouts a world-class Catskill experience where leadership and core values programming and all-inclusive meals, we handle the logistics so you can focus entirely at our high-energy Main Camp or the secluded East Valley Ranch, we provide the perfect
Main Camp
Accommodating up to 500 guests, our Main Camp handles all meals and programming so you can focus on your scouts. Units receive a personalized activity track designed to build teamwork and challenge limits.
ACTIVITY TRACKS
• Art: Creative expression through various crafts.
• Adventure: Team building and essential outdoor skills.
• Science: Ecology and wildlife of the Catskills.
• Sampler: A mix of Art, Adventure, and Science.
All tracks include camp favorites like climbing, seasonal boating, or winter sports (weather permitting).
Scouts BSA
Frost Valley YMCA supports Scouts BSA by providing a premier environment for building character, citizenship, and fitness. Our programs are designed to help scouts reach new heights, with many classes directly aligning with Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class rank requirements.
We can also custom-design programs to help your troop master specific, challenging requirements.
< SCAN TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SCOUT PROGRAMS values are lived, not just taught. By providing expert-led entirely on mentoring your unit and building lifelong bonds. Whether perfect environment for every Scout to reach new heights.
East Valley Ranch
Located 14 miles from Main Camp, East Valley Ranch offers a secluded, personalized experience for up to 95 guests (35 in the lodge, 60 in seasonal yurts). All meals and programs are included and hosted on-site.
FAQs
Location: 2.5 hours north of NY/NJ.
Lodging: Options range from yurts and platform tents to modern lodges with bunk beds and shared bathrooms.
SPECIALIZED WEEKEND TRACKS
• Horsemanship: Learn equine care, grooming, and nutrition, paired with lessons and trail rides.
• Down On The Farm: Experience a working farm, care for animals, and learn about sustainable “garden-to-table” food.
CUSTOM
OPTIONS
Tailor your stay with activities like candle making, ropes courses, farm tours, or outdoor living skills to meet your troop’s specific goals.
reservations@frostvalley.org
Group Activity Limits: Most activities are limited to 20 people (some as low as 8). Email groups@ frostvalley.org to discuss options for large units.
Horseback Riding: Available in fall and spring.
Campfires: Allowed in outdoor fire pits and select indoor fireplaces.
Connectivity: No cell service. Landlines are available. For emergencies, families can call 845-985-2291 x 0; messages are delivered at meal times.
Frost Valley YMCA is not affiliated with or endorsed by any scouting association. Any badges or beltloops should be obtained through your local council.
Bring Your Scouts to Frost Valley YMCA
“The staff is always friendly and encouraging. We love every experience at Frost Valley. The team building is evident and the kids do grow!”
- Deirdre, Chaperone
Building Character, Leadership & Lifelong Bonds
At Frost Valley YMCA, we help scouts fulfill their commitments to themselves and their communities through growth-focused programming. Grounded in our core values—inclusion, caring, honesty, respect and responsibility—we offer enriching retreats throughout the fall, winter, and spring.
We provide two distinct settings for your unit:
Our Main Camp easily accommodates large councils, and our East Valley Ranch offers a more private and personalized experience.
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