a camp where disconnecting means reconnecting: 2015 summer camps & adventure trips

2015 FROST VALLEY YMCA SUMMER CAMPS & ADVENTURE TRIPS

MEANS RECONNECTING

A CAMP WHERE DISCONNECTING

A CAMP WHERE DISCONNECTING MEANS RECONNECTING“Frost Valley continues to be an oasis for young kids and teenagers in this ever increasing materialistic world. Children can play all day, get really dirty, make new friends, hang out with interesting and fun counselors where who you are is more valued than where you come from.” –parent of a Camp Henry Hird teen.

This is what happens when a child is “unplugged” and “disconnects” from the many exciting advances in our children’s world today. Certain important developmental milestones – gained at camp – cannot be achieved with a wi-fi connection.

Another parent of a younger camper says:

“I had comfort in knowing that my son was enjoying days full of sunshine, outside, in a wholesome, positive, exciting environment, with wonderful people!”

At Frost Valley YMCA, families take solace in knowing that their campers interact, face-to-face, with peers and role models from dozens of countries around the world through culture sharing events like the Olympix and Small World Fair. It’s not uncommon to see a counselor teaching a camper a new song on the guitar at the campfire. And there is still something special about sending a handwritten letter home to say, “I miss you – but I’m having a blast!”

Summer 2015 is your child’s chance to, for at least a couple weeks, disconnect from the screen-based and re-connect with the values-based. Each day is filled with engaging camp pastimes, including wood working, dance classes, pottery and other arts and crafts, hiking, sports, archery, climbing, boating, and swimming. Frost Valley summer camps are rich with time-honored favorites, such as singing and storytelling around the fire, cheers at every meal, and evenings capped off with a dazzling display of stars overhead. Technology seems to change daily, but the connections made at camp last a lifetime.

We invite your children to build connections based on development, growth, and values. Join us for Frost Valley Summer Camp 2015!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 Introduction • Mission • Staff • Giving

5 Camp Wawayanda • Camp Henry Hird

7 Daily Schedule • All Camp Events

9 FAQ

10 Camp Dates • How to Register

11 Registration Form

13 Participation Agreement

14 Adventure Village

15 Adventure Trips

17 Horse Camps

19 Farm Camp

21 Specialty Camps

22 Bear Grylls Survival Academy Teen Summer Programs

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3 CARING: We go beyond ourselves to do what we can for all.

RECONNECT

with summer fun!

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SUMMER OVERNIGHT CAMPImagine you are here on a warm summer day. You hike up the trail toward the cool spray of High Falls. Later, you and your new friends start a game of gaga ball that you’ll be laughing about for the next week. Or maybe you, along with our experienced camp staff, choose to climb up the 40-foot Y Tower, soar down the zip-line, join the choreographed dance routine or go for a horseback ride on the trails. By then you’ll want to cool off with a plunge into the refreshing waters of Lake Cole. Day turns to night and the air grows cooler but the crackling campfire keeps you and your cabin-mates warm. You’re making s’mores and telling stories beneath a blanket of stars. New friends feel as comfortable as family. Counselors lead the sing-along. The summer seems perfectly endless. The night does, too. But soon dawn breaks. There’s the flag-raising ceremony, pancakes in the dining hall, the sleepy, smiling faces of all your friends, and you get to enjoy another day in the Valley all over again!

FROST VALLEY STAFF Frost Valley YMCA is dedicated to hiring only the most qualified and experienced counselors to care for our campers. Many have been with us since they were young, journeying from camper to counselor in training (CiT) to counselor. They know our history, culture, traditions, and terrain as if they have Frost Valley running through their DNA. Others come to us from over a dozen countries around the world. Before being hired, all Frost Valley YMCA staff, including our counselors, are given background and criminal history checks. Counselors undergo extensive training in our policies and procedures, which stress health and safety.

ANNUAL GIVING PROJECT 332 Every child deserves the opportunity to have the summer of a lifetime. Enrolling in a Frost Valley camp program opens up a world of opportunities in leadership, skill building, and appreciation for the natural world.

With the generous support of our donor community, over 500 children received the gift of Frost Valley Summer Camp in 2014. Right now, a child who would not otherwise be able to join us is waiting for the opportunity to gain the values that will shape his or her character for life.

Will you help us build a lifetime of values for campers this summer?

DONATE ONLINE TODAY: project332.org

MISSION To put Judeo/Christian principles into practice through year-round programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. In pursuit of this mission, we strive to embody the following core values: Caring, Community, Diversity, Honesty, Inclusiveness, Respect, Responsibility, and Stewardship.

5 COMMUNITY: We work together to create shared connections.

CAMP WAWAYANDA (GRADES 2-7)

Camp Wawayanda is a traditional overnight camp where, in two-week sessions, children reach new heights of independence, choosing from a wide range of activities based on age, interest, and ability. Campers gain confidence, skills and good friends as they climb the Y-tower, hike to High Falls, kayak across Lake Cole, and meet new friends and role models from around the world.

Campers are placed in villages according to age and gender. For more information about Camp Wawayanda, please email [email protected], or call (845) 985-2291 ext. 301.

POKEY/TOTEM (girls/boys, grades 2-4)

SUSKY/FOREST (girls/boys, grades 5-6)

LAKOTA/OUTPOST (girls/boys, grade 6-7)

RECONNECT

with your peers


CAMP HENRY HIRD (GRADES 8-10)

At Camp Henry Hird, teens come together for two weeks at a time to enjoy a wide range of camp offerings, including extended overnight trips on the trail where they’ll sleep under the stars, adventure courses like the Giant’s Ladder and Leap of Faith, and big brother/big sister programs. On a daily basis, we witness the transformation from camper to young leader, as teens exceed their own expectations and become confident, socially responsible stewards of the natural world.

Campers are placed in villages according to age and gender. For more information about Camp Henry Hird, please email [email protected], or call (845) 985-2291 ext. 271.

SACKY/HEMLOCK (girls/boys, grade 8)

TACOMA/LENAPE (girls/boys, grade 9)

WINDSONG/PAC (girls/boys, grade 10)

SUNBURST (girls only, grade 10)

7 DIVERSITY: We promote a culture of respect and value diversity.

7:45am for Wawayanda

8:30am for Hird

FLAGRAISING & BREAKFAST A great time for announcements, recognitions and skits.

9:30amFEELING GOOD Activities for campers vary by age and include arts & crafts, hikes, tubing adventure, gardening, yoga.

10:40amSPORTS & GAMES Basketball, soccer, dodge ball, geronimo, capture the flag, ultimate sicko ball, mountain boarding, gaga ball and more!

11:50am for Wawayanda

12:50pm for Hird

LUNCH & REST HOUR

2:00pm

WATERFRONT A certified aquatic staff leads this instructional and recreational program on our own Lake Cole. Progressive swim lessons are available as well as canoeing, rowing, kayaking and a bunch of water sports!

3:10pm

SPECIALTIES Experienced instructors teach these popular skill building sessions. Wawayanda campers choose two 1-week long specialties. Henry Hird campers choose one 8-day specialty. Choices vary and may include a variety of sports, theatre, music, cooking, gardening, nature, arts, high ropes and adventure courses, and hiking.

5:30pm for Wawayanda

6:30pm for Hird

DINNER

7:30pmEVENING PROGRAMS Campfires, overnights, hayrides, dances, and astronomy are just a few things campers get to do.

9:30pm for Wawayanda

10:00pm for Hird

GOODNIGHT! LIGHTS OUT

SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE Schedule content will vary with age group and village. Every camper enjoys an overnight experience. Cabin cleanup is complete before campers begin daily activities.


HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS (GRADES 2-7) AVAILABLE ALL SESSIONS

Designed for beginning riders of all ages, campers join our experienced and highly qualified instructors for four one-hour riding blocks, focusing on basic Western horsemanship skills in the arena and out on the trail. Riders work on proper mounting, dismounting, starting, stopping and steering the horse. These lessons are not available for campers participating in Farm Camp, Adventure Village, or Adventure Trips.

ALL-CAMP EVENTS FOURTH OF JULY (1ST SESSION)

The Fourth of July begins, like all other days, with a flag raising ceremony. But for our Independence Day celebration, the entire camp joins together around the flagpole to sing a rousing happy birthday to America. During the day, campers participate in activities to celebrate this patriotic day. Later, we invite our international summer staff to participate in a Small World Fair, where campers participate in sharing the history and traditions of a variety of cultures. The day culminates with an evening of fireworks over Lake Cole.

OLYMPIX (2ND SESSION)

Every summer, the Olympix spirit sweeps through camp when Frost Valley YMCA hosts our annual Olympix championship. Competing countries vary from year to year and are represented by groups of campers. The opening ceremony commences the night before with dances, skits, and songs representing the cultural traditions of each country. Team unity and pride are on full display, but it’s the spirit of Frost Valley that rises strong and pure. Let the games begin!

BATTLE OF THE THEMES (3RD SESSION)

Hasn’t every kid wanted to be a superhero, wizard, or princess? Battle of the Themes is the day where the campers choose. After we rescued our favorite video game princesses from the evil villains, the campers used their gold coins to vote for this summer’s theme. There will be lots of slime, 90’s cartoons, and maybe even a pineapple under the sea in Lake Cole. The possibilities are endless in this camp wide day of imagination and play!

HIRDSTOCK (4TH SESSION)

Hirdstock, a camp-wide music festival inspired by the original Woodstock, takes place during the fourth session. Campers participate in arts and crafts, games, an air guitar competition, and other activities on Hirdstock Field. But, the main attraction is always the music. Performances and musical acts by campers and counselors draw the positive vibes of all present.

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FAQsWHO SUPERVISES MY CHILD?Many of our summer staff members were campers at one time. They became CiTs and then counselors, so they know Frost Valley YMCA better than most. Others joins us from around the world as international staff. Many return year after year, giving Frost Valley a familial environment and a true sense of culture and tradition. Counselors undergo extensive training on our policies and procedures which stress health and safety first. In-depth background and criminal history checks are performed on all of our employees. We follow the American Camp Association standards with providing a 1 to 6 camper to counselor ratio. For younger campers, this ratio is often smaller. Year after year, 70% of our staff return to create a safe and familiar community.

WHAT IF MY CHILD GETS SICK?The Guenther Family Wellness Center, located on camp, is staffed by registered nurses and EMTs 24 hours a day. If your child gets sick, you will be notified immediately while your child receives the care they need. To learn more, email: [email protected]

WHAT WILL MY CHILD EAT?Three hot, wholesome meals are served daily. Our dining hall offers a vast array of options from the typical kid fare to organic, gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options. Care is taken to meet the dietary needs of all of our campers. Fresh fruit is available for snacking all day long. Chartwells Educational Dining Service creates the menus, ensuring that each meal is nutritionally balanced. Candy, juice, and soda are not served nor sold in the Camp Store.

WHERE WILL MY CHILD SLEEP?Camp accommodations vary from single cabins, yurts, and tents to lodges which house two-to-four male or female cabin groups. These arrangements all promise the opportunity for friendships to flourish naturally and with ease, while under the close supervision of counselors and village chiefs. We honor one mutual bunk request per camper.

IS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE?Frost Valley YMCA’s Annual Giving Campaign, Project 332, raises money for “camperships” to provide a Frost Valley experience to 500 children who would not otherwise be able to. For more information about our camperships and to start the application process email: [email protected].

CANCELLATION POLICY:• All cancellations must be received in writing

• Full refund if cancelled by March 31

• Full refund minus $250 deposit (per camper, per session) if cancelled by 6/1

• NO REFUNDS AFTER JUNE 1

HONESTY: Being true to yourself and others.


4 WAYS TO REGISTER:1. Register Online at www.frostvalley.org/register

2. Fill out the Registration Form in this brochure and send it to:

Camp Registrar Frost Valley YMCA 2000 Frost Valley Road Claryville, NY 12725

3. Fax the Registration Form to: 845-985-7925

4. Email a scanned copy of the Registration Form to: [email protected]

TRANSPORTATIONWe offer bus transportation to and from camp in these neighborhoods: Brooklyn NY, Montclair NJ, and Manhattan! The cost is $80.00 per camper, one way. For more information, please contact us at [email protected].

2015 CAMPDATESOPEN HOUSES:

FEB 22, MAR 15, APR 12, MAY 17

SESSION 1: JUNE 28 - JULY 10

SESSION 2: JULY 12 - 24

SESSION 3: JULY 26 - AUGUST 7

SESSION 4: AUGUST 9 - 21

HOLDOVERS OFFERED BETWEEN SESSIONS

FOR $250 PER CAMPER.

HOLDOVER A: JULY 10 - JULY 12

HOLDOVER B: JULY 24 - JULY 26

HOLDOVER C: AUGUST 7 - AUGUST 9

$50 STORE CREDITPAY IN FULL AND RETURN

ALL COMPLETED CAMP & MEDICAL FORMS BY

MARCH 31 TO RECEIVE A $50 NON-REFUNDABLE CREDIT

AT THE CAMP STORE!

Camper Information: r Male r FemaleCheck this box if address and home phone are the same as Account Holder r

First Name: __________________________________________________________________________ Last Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Email Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________How many years has camper attended camp at Frost Valley? ________________*Please be sure that your email address is valid. You will receive all correspondence to this email. Add “[email protected]” to your address book to ensure delivery. Your email is confidential information.

Street Address: _____________________________________________________________________ City: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

State: _________________ Zip/Postal Code: _________________County _____________________________Country (if outside USA): ______________________________________________________________

Home Phone: _______________________________________________Birth Date: ________________________Age at time of camp: ________________________ Grade Entering Fall ‘15: ____________

Cabinmate request: (Limited to one request per child. Must be mutual and in same grade) _________________________________________________________________________________

YOUR CAMPER’S INFORMATION HERE

Account Holder/Parent/Guardian #1 Information: (all information, correspondence and invoices will be sent to the “Account Holder” name)First Name: _________________________________________________Last Name: ________________________________________________ Occupation: ____________________________________________________

Email Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________*Please be sure that your email address is valid. You will receive all correspondence to this email. Add “[email protected]” to your address book to ensure delivery. Your email is confidential information.


State: _________________ Zip/Postal Code: _________________Country (if outside USA): _________________________________________________________ County _________________________________

Home Phone: _______________________________________________Work Phone: _______________________________________________ Cell Phone: ______________________________________________________

Relationship to Camper: r Mother r Father r Guardian r Other: _______________ __________ Custodial Parent? r Yes r No Date Of Birth ____________________

Parent/Guardian #2/Non-Custodial Parent (Note: all information, correspondence and invoices will be sent to the “Account Holder” named above)

Check this box if address and home phone are the same as Account Holder r

First Name: _________________________________________________Last Name: ________________________________________________ Occupation: ____________________________________________________

Email Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________*Please be sure that your email address is valid. You will receive all correspondence to this email. Add “[email protected]” to your address book to ensure delivery. Your email is confidential information.


State: _________________ Zip/Postal Code: _________________Country (if outside USA): _________________________________________________________ County _________________________________

Home Phone: _______________________________________________Work Phone: _______________________________________________ Cell Phone: ______________________________________________________

Relationship to Camper: rMother rFather rGuardian rOther: __________________Custodial Parent? rYes rNo Date Of Birth_______________________________

Non-Custodial Parent: rShould be contacted in case of emergency and has permission to pick up camper

Emergency Contacts and Authorized Pick Up Persons: (In addition to parents/guardians)*Use this area to list the individual(s) we may contact in an emergency and you authorize to pick up your camper from camp or bus location at the end of a session in the event that you are unable to do so.

1. Name: ____________________________________________________2. Name: ___________________________________________________ 3. Name: ________________________________________________________

Relationship to Camper: _________________________________Relationship to Camper: ________________________________ Relationship to Camper: ____________________________________

Home Phone: _______________________________________________Home Phone: ______________________________________________ Home Phone: __________________________________________________

Cell/Work Phone: __________________________________________Cell/Work Phone: _________________________________________ Cell/Work Phone: ______________________________________________

YOUR INFORMATION HERE

For Internal Use Only r S r F r D r M r O _________________________________________________________________

2015 FROST VALLEY YMCA SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION FORM* Please print legibly and complete ALL boxes on pages 11-13

How did you hear about Frost Valley? Please check one and use the line below to write the name/place if applicable.

r Friend, Who? r Alumni, Who? r Internet, Where? r Camp Fair, Where? r Magazine, Which?

r School, Which? r Brochure r TV r Another YMCA, Which? r Other_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Camper Name (First and Last): ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

PAYMENT INFORMATIONEnclosed please find: $250 Deposit per session x ___________________ sessions = $ ____________________________

PAYMENT METHOD: o Check Enclosed (Made payable to Frost Valley YMCA)

o Charge To: o Visa o MasterCard o Discover o American Express

Account Number: ________________________________________________________________________ Exp. Date: ____________/_________

Signature: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

o I, __________________________________________________________________ , authorize Frost Valley YMCA to charge the outstanding balance on my family’s Frost Valley YMCA Summer Camp invoice to the credit card listed above on March 31, 2015.

*If registering after March 31, Frost Valley will charge the full amount due upon receipt of this registration to credit card listed above.

4 Check box(es) of session(s) you would like to attend (white boxes indicate available sessions):

TUITION Level A Level B Level C

Traditional Overnight Camp

r $1980 r $1780 r $1650

Traditional Overnight Camp One Week Try-It -- -- r $1000

Adventure Village r $2140 r $1940 r $1820

Adventure Village One Week Try-It -- -- r $1050

Farm Camp r $2140 r $1940 r $1820

Mustang Village r $2310 r $2110 r $1990

East Valley Ranch (2 wk) r $2455 r $2255 r $2135

East Valley Ranch (4 wk) r $4480 r $4280 r $4160

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Our goal is to make Frost Valley YMCA Summer Camp affordable for everyone through camperships. Visit FrostValley.org or email [email protected].

USE THIS TO CALCULATE YOUR FEETotal price of camp session(s), and/or Adventure Trip(s)

Horseback Riding Lessons $120

Holdover Weekend A: Jul 10-12 for sessions 1&2 $250

Holdover Weekend B: Jul 24-26 for sessions 2&3 $250

Holdover Weekend C: Aug 7-9 for sessions 3&4 $250

Camp Store $50 per session suggested*

Laundry $15 for unlimited loads for campers staying 2 or more consecutive sessions

Bus Fee: $80 each way

Campership Gift (Optional)

SUBTOTAL

Less $250 deposit per session

BALANCE DUE MAR 31 , 2015

TRANSPORTATION - please check appropriate box

Brooklyn Bus TO Camp session: r1 r2 r3 r4

Brooklyn Bus FROM Camp session: r1 r2 r3 r4

NYC Bus TO Camp session: r1 r2 r3 r4

NYC Bus FROM Camp session: r1 r2 r3 r4

Montclair Bus TO Camp session: r1 r2 r3 r4

Montclair Bus FROM Camp session: r1 r2 r3 r4

I will drive my child to camp session: r1 r2 r3 r4

I will drive my child home session: r1 r2 r3 r4

WHY 3 TUITION FEES?Frost Valley serves families with different abilities to pay.

Tuition A reflects the true cost of camp. Tuitions B & C have been created to help families that require some financial assistance to send their child to summer camp.

In the event that you cannot afford Tuition A, B, or C, please contact us about our financial assistance program. We believe every child should have a camp experience. Regardless of the tuition paid there is no difference in the camp experience for your child!

Check the tuition level you are choosing:4

PROJECT 332 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN FOR CAMPERSHIPS

Frost Valley YMCA is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. 100% of your tax-deductible contribution goes directly to support our Annual Campaign for Camperships, which offers opportunities for all children to attend summer camp regardless of their ability to pay. Will you help us build a lifetime of values for campers this summer?

o Yes, I/we would like to help send a child to camp. Gift amount: o $500 o $250 o $100 o $50 o Other: $ _____________________________ Thank You!

SESSIONS 1 June 28-July 10

2 July 12-24

3 July 26-Aug 7

4 Aug 9-21

Traditional Overnight Camp

Traditional Overnight Camp One Week Try-It JUNE 28-JULY 3

Adventure Village

Adventure Village One Week Try-It JUNE 28-JULY 3

Farm Camp

Mustang Village

East Valley Ranch (Regular 2 week)

East Valley Ranch (Advanced 4 week)

Horseback Riding Lessons ($120 EXTRA) (Not Available for Farm, Adventure Village, Adventure Trips, or East Valley Ranch Camps)

ADVENTURE TRIPS Adirondack Mountain Summit Multipitch (4 week trip)

$4120

Adirondack Rambler minimum age 12 $1840

Boots and Boats $1840

Habitat for Humanity - Catskills minimum age 14 $1995

Maine Coast $1995

Maine Trail Builders $1995

Vermont Voyager $1995

West Virginia White Water $2100

White Mountain Kayak & Climb $2100

separate pricing


BEAR GRYLLS SURVIVAL ACADEMY TEEN SUMMER PROGRAMS separate dates and pricing

$1600 minimum age 13

July 5-10

rJuly 12-17

rJuly 19-24

rJuly 26-31

rAug 2-7

rAug 9-14

r

*ADDING MONEY TO YOUR STORE ACCOUNT MUST BE IN ADDITION TO DEPOSIT.

I hereby enroll my child in Frost Valley YMCA Summer Camp. In signing this application, I certify that he/she is healthy and free of problems that could adversely affect his/her stay or that of other campers at Frost Valley YMCA.

I agree to pay the balance of camp fees on or before March 31, 2015. I understand that reserved space may not be held past March 31, 2015 without full payment. I understand that on or after September 1, 2015 any outstanding balances are subject to a 1.5% monthly finance charge. REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY: A full refund is available if cancelled by March 31, 2015. A full refund less a $250 deposit (per session, per camper) is available if cancelled from April 1 - June 1, 2015. No refunds if cancelled after June 1, 2015. ALL CANCELLATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED IN WRITING.

I grant permission for the applicant to participate in all planned camp activities. I hereby grant Frost Valley YMCA and its agents full authority to take whatever actions they deem necessary regarding my child’s health and safety, and I fully release Frost Valley YMCA from any liability in connection there within. In the event of an emergency, I understand that prudent attempts will be made to contact the undersigned immediately. I understand that I will be responsible for payment of all medical and medication bills.

I understand that my child must comply with the camp’s rules and standards of conduct and that the organization may terminate my child’s participation in the camp program if he/she does not maintain these standards.

Occasionally Frost Valley YMCA transports campers out of camp to participate in activities. Camp participants may be transported over to the East Valley of Frost Valley’s property and other areas within the Catskill region to enjoy programs. By signing below, I hereby give my permission for my child to be taken off site, supervised, and to take part in programs with the Frost Valley YMCA.

If my child is enrolled for Horseback Riding Lessons or registered for any of the Equestrian Camps, I understand that as with any sport there are inherent risks that can be minimized through preparation and training. Each rider will be required to wear protective attire. This includes long pants to protect the legs, socks, hard smooth-soled shoes with heels (preferably boots), and a properly fitted and secured helmet, provided by the camp.

I understand these risks and release Frost Valley YMCA, and the directors, trustees, officers, volunteers and employees of Frost Valley YMCA, from all liability for damages or injuries resulting from equine activity, negligence or defects in the preparation, instruction, or equipment involved in horseback riding in or around Frost Valley YMCA.

Frost Valley YMCA is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal articles.

I authorize the YMCA to have and use photographs, slides, videotapes and comments of the person named on this application as needed in promotional materials and public relations programming.

I individually and corporately agree to hold harmless Frost Valley YMCA, its volunteers, agents, employees and officers irrespective of any negligent act or omission by Frost Valley YMCA and/or those individuals arising from or related in any way to this Frost Valley YMCA program. Signature of Parent or Guardian: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Print name of Parent or Guardian: ________________________________________________________________________________ Date: ___________________________

Camper Name(s): ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT & REFUND POLICY: PLEASE READ & SIGN THIS STATEMENT

your completed form with deposit or full payment if after March 31, 2015 to:Camp Registrar, Frost Valley YMCA, 2000 Frost Valley Road, Claryville, NY 12725MAIL

Call the Camp Registrar: 845-985-2291, ext. 203 or email: [email protected]?

SCAN the QR code on the left to go to online registration.

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ADVENTURE VILLAGE AVAILABLE ALL SESSIONS

This specialty co-ed village is for the adventurous at heart! Combining the best of traditional overnight camp and Adventure Trips, campers will form a tight community, focused on positive character development and having fun in the woods. Adventure Village offers campers a safe environment to challenge themselves and grow as individuals and as a team. From exploring the creeks of the Catskills and ziplining amid the treetops to traditional favorites like playing gaga ball and swimming at the waterfront, campers will find an adventurous thrill around every corner.

In addition, Adventure Village Campers go on an extended 4-day, 3-night camping trip. Campers get to choose their trips once they get to camp. Campers can choose one of the following trips at their age level or lower:

Campers age 12-13 (7th grade) go backpacking in Frost Valley YMCA’s backyard and the surrounding Catskills Mountains.

Campers age 13-14 (8th grade) will either go canoeing on the Delaware River, climb the Shawangunks, or backpack around the Catskill State Park.

Campers age 14-15 (9th & 10th Grade) can choose to explore the Adirondacks by canoe at the Follensby Pond area to go backpacking in the high peaks, or campers can head to the Shawangunks to go rock climbing.

RECONNECT

with the outdoors

15 INCLUSIVENESS: We open our hearts and minds to all people.

EXPLORER TRIP (basic)ADIRONDACK RAMBLER (GRADES 7-9 MIN. AGE 12) AVAILABLE SESSION 3

Just getting started in the Adventure World, but ready for a new challenge? Come join us for a variety of wilderness activities and explore the great outdoors! The Adirondacks are the perfect place to meet new friends and try your hand at canoeing, hiking, rock climbing and whitewater rafting.

PATHFINDER TRIPS (introductory)WEST VIRGINIA WHITE WATER (GRADES 8-10) AVAILABLE SESSIONS 1 & 3*

Spend two weeks rock climbing, caving, mountain biking, and whitewater rafting in the world-renowned New River Gorge. With over 25 years experience running this trip, our West Virginia guides take campers on a great introduction to what adventure can offer. *Participants must be comfortable in water and know how to swim.

VERMONT VOYAGER (GRADES 8-10) AVAILABLE SESSION 2*

Learn to sail with us on Lake Champlain in beautiful Burlington, Vermont. In addition to sailing, we’ll climb the rock faces nearby, bike the Burlington Bike Path, and pick up a snack as we tour the Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory for a true taste of Vermont! *Participants must be comfortable in water and know how to swim.

MAINE COAST (GRADES 8-11) AVAILABLE SESSIONS 2, 3 & 4

Acadia National Park, here we come! From rock climbing on Otter Cliffs to biking on the carriage roads, Mount Desert Island has a lot to offer adventure enthusiasts. After 5 days of land-based adventures, we will join certified Maine kayak guides for 4 days of island camping and exploring Maine’s coastal islands in tandem sea kayaks.

PIONEER TRIPS (intermediate)WHITE MOUNTAIN KAYAK & CLIMB (GRADES 9-12) AVAILABLE SESSIONS 1 & 4*

Travel to the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire and learn technical kayaking skills with experienced instructors. We’ll also climb some of the best cliffs on the east coast at North Conway. This trip, outfitted with the well-known Eastern Mountain Sports Outdoor School, is for the budding outdoor enthusiast who wants to take their love of the outdoors to the next level. *Participants must be comfortable in water and know how to swim.

BOOTS AND BOATS (GRADES 9-12) AVAILABLE SESSION 2

Boots and Boats is a longstanding tradition. With both canoeing and backpacking enthusiasts in tow, campers explore some of the more remote areas of the Adirondack wilderness. Warning: prepare your eyes for incredible scenic views!

ADVANCED TRIPADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN SUMMIT MULTIPITCH (GRADES 10-12) AVAILABLE JUNE 28-JULY 24

The most advanced wilderness trip, Adirondack Mountain Summit Multi-pitch is nothing short of amazing. Campers summit the most beautiful and highest peaks in the Adirondacks and climb the highest cliff-face on the east coast. They spend eleven days backpacking before spending seven days climbing. The climbing portion of the trip will provide hands-on learning for setting up gear, scouting and climbing safely, and learning to become responsible outdoor enthusiasts for life.

ADVENTURE TRIPS


SERVICE TRIPSHABITAT FOR HUMANITY - CATSKILLS (GRADES 9-12, MIN. AGE 14) AVAILABLE SESSIONS 1 & 4

Campers work with Habitat for Humanity Catskills to gain community service hours, make new friends, acquire new skills, and “give back.” Campers earn up to 35 volunteer service hours as well as enjoying the beauty of the Catskill Mountains while climbing in the nearby Mohonk Preserve and biking in the esteemed Minnewaska State Park.

MAINE TRAIL BUILDERS (GRADES 9-12) AVAILABLE SESSION 2

Campers explore the beautiful area of Acadia, Maine as they help maintain trails and complete service work with the National Park Service. Digging in the dirt, trimming trees and doing various other projects around the park, they will earn up to 35 hours of community service. On days off, they’ll go rock climbing by the ocean and bike the carriage roads.

ADVENTURE VILLAGE

ADVANCED & SERVICE

AiT STAFFPIONEERS (INTERMEDIATE)

PATHFINDERS (INTRODUCTORY)

EXPLORERS (BASIC)

RECONNECT with your sense of adventure

17 RESPECT: We listen to each other.

MUSTANG VILLAGE GIRLS ONLY (GRADES 2-5, AGES 7-10) AVAILABLE ALL SESSIONS

Mustang Village, located on main camp, is designed for young girls who want to live the life of an equestrian, but also participate in traditional camp activities. A great experience for first-time campers, Mustang Village is designed for girls with little or no riding experience; however, all riding levels are accepted. Campers spend half of each day learning the basics of horsemanship and developing riding skills, both in the saddle (for at least an hour) as well as on the ground learning about horses and their care. The rest of the day, girls enjoy Frost Valley summer camp favorites: swimming, hiking, rock climbing, making arts and crafts, playing sports, and much more. Girls live in a lodge with counselors who have exceptional skills with both horses and campers. Riders are grouped according to skill and assigned their own horse for the whole session. For more information on any of our horse programs, please email [email protected] or call (845) 985-2291 ext. 240.

HORSE CAMPS

Frost Valley YMCA’s equestrian staff is dedicated to providing the opportunity for girls to develop confidence and leadership skills while learning the fundamentals of riding and horse care. All of Frost Valley’s horse programs are designed to give girls at all levels of horseback riding the chance to increase confidence in their abilities and gain new skills. Our horse camps feature experienced staff from all over the world, over eighty well-trained and experienced horses, and two renowned equestrian facilities. Our programs are accredited by the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) and uphold the highest safety and educational standards.

FOR YOUNGER CAMPERS!


EAST VALLEY RANCHLocated just one mile from Farm Camp, East Valley Ranch is set in a picturesque location dedicated to providing girls with an exceptional experience working with horses and enjoying summer camp. This program is designed for girls with all levels of horse experience and our highly knowledgeable and passionate staff are eager to help them develop confidence in their abilities. East Valley Ranch campers sleep in rustic yurts arranged by age, and enjoy their own private dining hall, and a variety of program areas.

2-WEEK EAST VALLEY RANCH PROGRAM GIRLS ONLY (GRADES 5 & UP, MIN. AGE 10) AVAILABLE ALL SESSIONS

East Valley Ranch campers learn wrangling, feeding, grooming, tacking, and cleaning, and each camper has personal responsibility for her horse throughout the session. Each day, the girls spend one and a half to two hours in the saddle, focusing on their riding technique during ring lessons and trail rides. They’ll also learn about veterinary care, proper nutrition, and horse training skills. Another portion of each day is spent hiking, playing sports or games, and making arts and crafts. Campers will enjoy swimming several times each week, and a special East Valley Ranch event designed just for them! Girls grow leaps and bounds during this program, gaining confidence, centeredness, and a growing respect and compassion for other beings.

4-WEEK EAST VALLEY RANCH PROGRAM GIRLS ONLY (GRADES 7 & UP, MIN. AGE 12) AVAILABLE JUNE 28-JULY 24 & JULY 26-AUG 21

Register early, space is limited.

For experienced riders, this month-long adventure provides new challenges and opportunities to perfect your riding techniques. Girls spend two to three hours each day in the saddle, and have the opportunity to achieve new milestones with their riding abilities. Throughout the month they will design and practice their own drill team, which is performed for the 2-week campers. In addition they will learn how to assist an instructor, how to school a horse, and will enjoy in-depth classes on horse health and care. This unique program helps build outstanding and experienced young female leaders.

For more information on our horse programs, or to find out which program would be the best match for your child please email [email protected] or call 845-985-2291 ext 240.

RECONNECT

with your inner champion.

19 RESPONSIBILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for what we do.

FARM CAMP (GRADES 2-10) AVAILABLE ALL SESSIONS

Farm Camp is a working farm set on 515 acres, with a barn full of animals and a colorful garden, both of which are tended to daily by our campers. Here, children learn to care for all kinds of animals and cultivate and harvest the garden. At farm camp, children learn on a deep level what it means to live a healthy life, by eating the very foods they’ve grown, and how important it is to be stewards of the earth.

Frost Valley Farm Camp’s rustic yurts are arranged by age and gender, and campers spend their days integrated as a whole group. This gives campers of all ages the chance to learn from one another, mentor others, and develop skills at their own pace.

Campers also enjoy the simple pleasures of summer camp: swimming, boating, playing games and sports, making arts and crafts, and bonding with friends over the campfire. Farm Camp sows the seeds of our core values: Caring, Community, Diversity, Honesty, Inclusiveness, Respect, Responsibility, and Stewardship.

For more information, email [email protected] or call (845) 985-2291 ext. 323.

RECONNECT

with the natural world


TRADITIONAL CAMP ACTIVITIES

Swimming in the lake, boating and kayaking, arts and crafts, archery, sports and games, dancing, hiking, dam building, outdoor living skills, tetherball, carpet ball, singing, campfires, painting murals, putting on skits, making music, camping out under the stars, playing capture the flag, teambuilding, studying ecology and nature, creative writing, playing improv games, visiting the library and reading, and more!

FARM ACTIVITIES

Learn about the care of a variety of livestock including goats, sheep, alpacas, chicken, pigs, cows, and rabbits. Pick berries, learn where your food comes from, harvest, prepare, cook, pickle, make jams, compost, plant, save seeds, be a steward of our 3 acre garden space, and don’t forget your appetite for homegrown, healthy foods. Collect eggs, milk goats, muck stalls, harvest veggies, and enjoy family-style meals. Learn blacksmithing, wool arts, sheep shearing, candle making, soap making, yogurt and cheese making, and cooking in the kitchen.

21 STEWARDSHIP: We strive to be caretakers and not just takers.

SPECIALTY CAMPSRUTH GOTTSCHO DIALYSIS & CHILDREN’S KIDNEY PROGRAMIn partnership with the Ruth Gottscho Kidney Foundation and Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, campers with chronic kidney disease benefit from the solace of nature and the carefree pleasures of summer camp alongside the wider Frost Valley YMCA community.

Supported by experienced staff and the encouragement of other campers, kidney campers do things they never thought possible. They conquer the Giant Swing, row boats across Lake Cole, scale the climbing tower, enjoy tasty s’mores, make new friends, laugh and be silly, and sleep beneath a canopy of stars.

Frost Valley YMCA provides unparalleled service and medical attention to these young campers. Dialysis treatments take place in the state-of-the-art Guenther Family Wellness Center, overseen by our caring medical staff.

For more information, please visit frostvalley.org/kidney

MAINSTREAMING AT CAMP (MAC)In partnership with the Young Adult Institute, Frost Valley YMCA welcomes children with developmental disabilities to join the wider camp community during daily activities. In integrated groups, children experience the joys of play and the abundance of the natural world where no two things are alike. This program benefits both the campers in it and their peers in other villages as children and young adults come to appreciate one another in new ways.

The MAC Program fosters development, independence, and joy in all of the campers who attend Frost Valley.

For more information, visit yaicamping.org.

SUMMER DAY CAMP (Grades Pre-K to 10)Frost Valley YMCA Day Camp provides a magical summer experience to children from the local community who aren’t yet ready for overnight camp. In day camp, they learn Frost Valley’s timeless traditions (all-camp games, gunging the counselors, hoopla) and our eight core values (caring, community, diversity, honesty, inclusiveness, respect, responsibility, stewardship). Daily activities include arts and crafts, sports and games, hiking, climbing, swimming, and soaring on the flying squirrel!

Learn more at www.frostvalley.org. If you have questions, please email [email protected] or call (845) 985-2291 ext 305.

THE TOKYO FROST VALLEY YMCA PARTNERSHIPThe Tokyo-Frost Valley YMCA partnership, a unique global collaboration between our YMCA associations, provides a home base for Japanese families living in America to take respite from the stresses of life in a foreign country. Coordinated programming with YMCAs in Westchester and New York City offer families the support they need on a regular basis.

This partnership helps children from Japan build strong identities as global citizens with friendships that span cultures and continents.

For more information, please call (914) 761-8450 or email [email protected].


BEAR GRYLLS SURVIVAL ACADEMY TEEN SUMMER PROGRAMS (BOYS & GIRLS AGES 13-17) 6 ONE-WEEK SESSIONS STARTING JULY 5

Imagine you’re lost in the Catskill Mountains. The days are sweltering and the nights are frigid. There’s no cell phone service and no signs of civilization. In a wilderness survival situation, would you have what it takes to make it through the night? Through the week?

Frost Valley YMCA is now home to the world’s first Bear Grylls Survival Academy Summer Camp for teens. This six-day extreme course is led by survival professionals trained by the Bear Grylls Survival Academy. Through their guidance and supervision, campers gain dozens of skills as they’re put to the test in thrilling survival and endurance scenarios such as:

• Foraging for food & learning to set traps

• Building fire to cook over & stay warm

• Creating shelters to sleep in

• Crossing waterways & rough terrain

• Carrying out various methods of dynamic self-rescues

This is also the only Frost Valley program to REPEL DOWN HIGH FALLS!

Campers will be outfitted in top of the line essentials so they can endure simulated, yet no less extreme, survival situations in the Catskill wilderness, while also experiencing the natural world around them, building a strong sense of camaraderie with their peers, and taking healthy risks that push themselves beyond their comfort zones.

To register for this or any of our summer programs please follow the instructions on page 10.

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FROST VALLEY YMCA 2000 Frost Valley Road Claryville, NY 12725 TEL (845) 985-2291 EMAIL [email protected] WEB frostvalley.org facebook.com/frostvalleyymca

SUMMER CAMPOPEN HOUSES

Feb 22March 15April 12May 17

11:30 A.M. - 3 P.M.

Join us for a weekend tour during our Open House Sundays

listed above or call to book a time that’s better for you.

There will be a slide show, Q&A, lunch and a walking tour. Call

(845)985-2291 ext. 203 or email [email protected] for information and reservations.

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