Frost Valley YMCA

Directors: Callie Radday, Eliza Gentry

At Frost Valley YMCA, summer camp is more than a retreat-it's a transformative experience where children thrive, grow, and build lifelong connections. Nestled in the breathtaking Catskill Mountains, just two hours from New York City, Frost Valley offers a safe and inclusive environment where campers of all backgrounds discover the joys of community, nature, art, and recreation.

Frost Valley YMCA is the premier summer camp located in New York's Catskill Mountains only a couple of hours from New York City. The camp offers one of the most breathtaking natural settings in the country for children. With over 100 summers under our belt, Frost Valley is guided by our mission to build a healthy mind, body, & spirit for all. Children from all backgrounds come together to try exciting & new things in a safe environment while building friendships.

The YMCA's character values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT & RESPONSIBILITY guide Frost Valley YMCA's core organizational values, which serve as pathways for campers as they engage with nature, art and each other. Whether it's tackling new challenges, building resilience, or forming lifelong friendships, every moment at Frost Valley creates memories that last a lifetime.

• Accreditation:
  ACA, CHA
• Directors:
  Callie Radday, Eliza Gentry
• Founded:
  1885

• Gender:
  Co-Educational
• Maximum age:
  16
• Minimum age:
  6
• Nearest city:
  New York City

• Season opens:
  June 28, 2026
• Season closes:
  August 21, 2026

Activities

• Canoeing
• Horseback Riding
• Hiking
• Climbing
• Archery
• Arts & Craft
• Candle Making
• Dance
• Theater
• Gardening
• Swimming
• Observatory
• High & Low Ropes
• Zipline
• Singing & Camp Cheers
• Camp-Wide Events

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