Why should you choose Frost Valley for your School Trip?
Opportunities await your students at Frost Valley YMCA. Set in the middle of the “forever wild” Catskill Mountain Preserve, our classroom opens up a new world full of wonder, excitement and experiments.
Frost Valley YMCA is internationally known as a leader in environmental research, practice and education. The centerpiece of our environmental education efforts is our residential school program, which helps 14,000 students and teachers each year learn to become responsible stewards of the natural world.We know how to foster skills for trust, communication, positive group dynamics, and problem-solving.
We design and conduct our classes to help you meet learning standards for NY and NJ state curriculum and the requirements of New York City Watershed Education Grants.
Our camp is founded on sound principles of environmental awareness and the importance of teaching stewardship skills to children facing a global future.
We want to help you make a positive impact on your students by taking them out of the classroom and into the special world of Frost Valley. Please look through the following materials to help plan your school's trip.
ECOSYSTEMS
We find our place in the natural world at Frost Valley
Explor nature, observe wildlife, discover plant life
Study pond, forest and meadow habitats up close
Appreciate the healthy mountain source of clean drinking water for downstream communities
INTERDEPENDENCE
We become a part of something bigger than ourselves at Frost Valley
Build leadership and team dynamics
See how everyday choices affect the world around us
Stretch you comfort zone through adventure and challenge
SEASONAL ACTIVITIES
Apple Cidering
Cross Country Skiing
Maple Sugaring
Horseback Riding
High Ropes
For a free tour of our wonderful outdoor classroom, please email webinfo@FrostValley.org
