Set along the pristine mountain streams of the “forever wild” Catskill Forest Preserve, our outdoor classroom opens up a new world full of natural wonders: seeing the stars in the night sky; deer grazing; or waterfalls coursing: these are experiences not available in most communities today.
Frost Valley YMCA is internationally known as a leader in environmental education, and an active partner in watershed science research. The centerpiece of our environmental education program is a residential school program which gives thousands of students and teachers each year the chance to learn to become responsible stewards of the earth, our future scientists, policy makers and parents of the next generation. The sign at our entrance tells this story best: “Future world and local leaders at work and play.”
