What are the 2012 session dates?
How do I register?
Is there bus transportation?
What does my child need to bring?
Who are the leaders?
Is lunch included?
How does Frost Valley
prevent strangers?
What are the session dates?
Day Camp Sessions are Monday through Friday
Explorers, Day Camp, ‘Tweens, Equestrian and Inclusion
Session A (1 week) – June 25-29
Session 1 (1 week) – July 2-13
Session 2 (2 weeks) – July 16-27
Session 3 (2 weeks) – July 30 - Aug 10
Session 4 (2 weeks)–Aug 13-24
Session B (1 week) – Aug 27-31
Teen Adventure Programs:
Teen 1: Culinary Delight (1 week) - June 25-29
Teen 2: Wet N' Wild (2 weeks) - July 2-13
Teen 3: Valley Voyagers (1 week) - July 16-20
Teen 4: Rock & Row (1 week) - July 23-27
Teen 5: Outdoor Adventures (2 weeks) - July 30-Aug 10
Teen 6: Youth Corps (1 week) - Aug 13-17
Teen 7: Tree Top Adventures (1 week) - Aug 20-24
Teen 8: Catskill Expedition (1 week) - Aug 27-31
How do I register?
You may register at our open house, off-site registration nights, by mail or online. You may send someone else to register with your completed forms and payment. A $50 deposit per child per session will hold your spot.
Is there bus transportation?
Yes! Routes are listed below:
Bus #1: Liberty, Claryville
Bus #2: Kiamesha, Fallsburg and Woodbourne
Bus #3: Ellenville, Tri-Valley and Neversink
Bus #4: Margaretville, Fleischmanns, Big Indian
Bus #5: Phoenicia
Transportation for a 1 Week Program: $50 per camper
Transportation for a 2 Week Program: $85 per camper
What does my child need to bring?
Each day campers need to bring a swimsuit, towel, water bottle and sunscreen stored in a backpack. In cases of inclement weather, campers should also bring/wear a light raincoat. Campers should not wear or bring expensive clothing, as it may get lost or damaged. Items such as CD players, iPods, Game-Boys and cell phones are not permitted at camp unless specified by the Day Camp Director. Camp is an active place, so campers will get dirty! Children should be dressed appropriately to provide for comfort and safety. Sneakers or comfortable, well-fitting laced shoes are best for footwear—please, no Teva/sport sandals or open-toed shoes. All items should be labeled with your camper’s name. Frost Valley YMCA is not responsible for lost or damaged items.
Explorers-please pack a full change of clothes with extra underwear.
Who are the leaders?
Frost Valley YMCA takes great pride in selecting quality staff for all of its programs. Our staff members are highly trained and motivated, and are chosen for their experience and ability to work with children. International staff will join our program as well, to share their games, songs and stories with our campers.
Is lunch included?
Each afternoon Day Campers will join Frost Valley resident campers in the dining hall for food provided by our kitchen. The menu includes items such as pizza, chicken nuggets and tacos. Each day, campers will also have access to fresh fruit, a salad and cereal bar and soup. If your camper has food allergies or special dietary needs please let us know so we can make the proper arrangements. On certain days, such as all-day hikes, a bag lunch will be provided for campers.
How does FV prevent strangers?
Staff are very sensitive about identifying authorized versus non-authorized individuals on campus. Staff are in constant contact with one another and with the administration, via hand-held radio. Frost Valley YMCA runs a “closed campus” during summer session, therefore, any strangers would be readily identifiable.
Conferences, retreats, Road Scholar, and adventure events can coincide with summer and day camp events. In the event that this should occur, procedures are in place to safeguard our campers. All other guests are required to wear name tags and color-coded wristbands identifying the program in which they are enrolled. Additionally, their vehicles are registered with Frost Valley’s conferencing center. This ensures an increased awareness of whom is on the campus at any given time. Trespassers are immediately identified, approached, and asked to vacate the premises. Guided tours of the facility are available via appointment only.