Frost Valley YMCA
Private
Frost Valley YMCA is a large overnight (and day) camp and environmental-education center in the Catskills at Claryville, NY, operating for 140+ summers. It serves children in grades 2–12 with one- and two-week sessions and offers traditional overnight camp plus specialty options—horse camp, farm camp, survival camp, and adventure trips—with waterfront activities, sports, arts, and nature programs.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Frost Valley YMCA directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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Accreditations & licensing
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★★★★★Elana HealyThe employees here are amazing, the man working tonight on the 24th helped me when I got stranded in the surrounding area with no internet. He came and helped me connect to the the YMCA's wifi and printed out maps for me to get back home safely before the storm. He went above and beyond to ensure I had enough gas and enough information and maps to make it back to my college campus without google maps.
★★★★★Shanice FigerouxDear Frost Valley YMCA Team, On behalf of WEAREQUEENS.ART An lead artist SHANICE FIGEORUX I wanted to send a massive thank you for inviting us to be a part of your recent community event. It was truly an outstanding experience and we are so grateful that you chose us to host the painting activities. We had such a fantastic time engaging with everyone and the feedback from all the participants about the art activities was overwhelmingly positive. It was a joy to see so many members of the community connect and express their creativity! Knowing that our efforts brought so much fun and joy to all ages was incredibly rewarding. Beyond our specific activities the event as a whole was beautifully put together Gail didn an amazing job 🙌. The atmosphere was warm welcoming and vibrant everyone made me feel so good being there . The collection of vendors was amazing and the live music truly set a wonderful mood for the entire day Each and every band Rocked the house rite . It’s clear how much planning and care went into making it such a successful and experience for everyone involved. We feel genuinely happy and honored to have been a part of such a beautiful celebration of the Frost Valley community. We are already looking forward to any opportunities to collaborate with Frost Valley again next year! On a personal note my boyfriend is such a huge fan of Frost Valley he loves it up there and always enjoys his time there that makes our partnership with you even more special. Thank you again for your incredible hospitality and for supporting ME and my ART and for organizing such a memorable day. Hope to see you all again soon With love Shanice an Hugh Public Artist
★★★★★David D.Excellent camp grounds with a friendly and well trained staff. It was a quick 3 day excursion, but we were very impressed with the facilities and activities. The food was surprisingly delicious as well with several options for most dietary needs.
★★★★★Jeff Kaloostian IIThe place is amazing! Super quiet and great to be out in the forest. Stayed at Lakeview Lodge November of 2024 which was nice and clean...and warm! Food was good. Staff seemed friendly. Our event was really fun and we were taken care of well!
★★★★★Christine BAttended Women’s Wellness Weekend's for several years. Stayed in Lakeview Lodge, clean and very comfortable. Activities for everyone !! Food has always been amazing, vegan and dairy free options. Very busy weekend and very relaxing. Wonderful place and very accommodating. We’ve met so many women that attend year after year!!