The Tokyo-Frost Valley Partnership serves the Japanese community in the tri-state area through youth and family programs. When the program began in 1979, its main objective was to establish YMCA programs for Japanese families, bringing them together with American families to share experiences and skills that would not only make their stay in a foreign country more pleasant but also enhance both cultures. Today, the Partnership reaches more than 2,000 participants annually through a broad spectrum of services.

Tokyo-Frost Valley YMCA Partnership

Family Programs for the Japanese Community

Strengthening the family is a major goal for the Partnership and is embodied in many of its year-round program offerings. Ski programs for the entire family are scheduled for various weekends, December through February, utilizing the excellent downhill and cross-country skiing in the Catskills and Adirondack Mountains.

Father-Son Program
The Father-Son Program assists Japanese fathers whose corporate pressure, long hours and weekend business-related commitments make it difficult for them to spend more time with their children. This program, helps fathers make their sons their top priority for a weekend in the spring and fall. The success and popularity of this program has led to the development of Father-Daughter Program.

US / Japan Seminars at Frost Valley YMCA
In November of each year, the Partnership conducts a one week Environmental Education Workshop for participants from Japan. The program explores environmental education principles and practices at Frost Valley and draws participants from a wide range of occupations - from educators, business administrators, YMCA professionals to government workers.

The Friendship House

Dedicated in 1996 to commemorate the Tokyo-Frost Valley YMCA Partnership, this unique building is designed to showcase Japanese Culture and to provide a center for strengthening the ties between the American and Japanese people. The Friendship House comprises a traditional Japanese Tatami Room, a Japanese Bath, a traditional Japanese rock garden, and a variety of artifacts and gifts from Japan . The building serves as the center for culture sharing activities throughout the year, and is the summer residence of the Tokyo-Frost Valley YMCA Partnership Director.

Questions? e-mail: tokyodirector@frostvalley.org or call (914) 761-8450.