Frost Valley YMCA

Wonderful camp and excellent staff

Frost Valley was wonderful, from the incredibly helpful and happy staff to the surprisingly good food selections to the very clean, updated and comfortable assortment of lodging choices and of course, the beautiful Catskills, waterfalls and all. Check out the Castle for a European feel.

Visited the Frost Valley YMCA for the first time for the Memorial Weekend retreat. It was a nice escape to the Catskills and enjoyed hiking, canoeing, and climbing the rock wall built in the shape of the Y.
The cafeteria food was pretty tasty and vegetarian options were available.
Look forward to returning.

By far one of the best summer camps in the world. The Catskill Mountains are so incredibly beautiful and the kids get to play in the pristine creeks and woods that surround FV. My kids went there 3 yrs ago for several sessions still talk about what a growing and life changing experience they had. It’s a Y camp but they do not get religious, it’s about body, mind and spirit and healthy activities. I wish every kid in NYC could get up to this camp!

Our group of about 30 senior citizens just celebrated our 51^st and 52^nd high school reunion at Frost Valley. Because it was a YMCA, expectations were not particularly high for food and lodging. How wrong we were. This place, the meals and all employees surpassed our wildest dreams.
1. The extensive grounds are beautifully manicured and maintained;
2. Every single employee could not have been nicer or more accommodating, addressing our every whim;
3. Our group took over the Lakeview Lodge which is like a nice motel overlooking a lovely lake where ducks and geese reside and boating activities occur. The rooms were large, clean and were somewhat rustic, which was in keeping with the setting.
4. The food was not what one would expect from institutional fare. Everything was cooked fresh, the salads were crisp and fresh with a wide assortment of vegetables;
5. The special dinner and hors d’oeuvres we had in Geyer Hall was simply awesome;
6. Frost Valley offered a wide range of age-​appropriate activities that each member of our group could participate in and enjoy;
7. Many girl scouts were there during the weekend, but because our group had its own serving line and our own «Day Room» within the Main Dining Hall, we were away from what we had imagined would be long serving lines (which there weren’t) and we had a room all to ourselves so we would not have to fight the noise levels of many kids and instead concentrate on renewing our long-​ago friendships.
Every person in our group had a superlative weekend; we are so glad we found this gem of a place and what we got for the small amount spent could not be topped.
Here is an email I just received from one of our schoolmates who was also on the reunion committee:
The weekend was truly spectacular – I can’t tell you how many people expressed their overjoyed astonishment and gratitude at every aspect of the reunion. It was so wonderful that I can hardly believe it myself!!! And for the price (which I don’t recall, but it was low), the value was AMAZING.

One of my favorite places in the world. My fiancée went to camp here as a kid and we return every year for her birthday. If you like hiking, cafeteria food and friendly staff, you’ll love Frost Valley.

One of the best places in the world… hands down! An amazing summer camp program which helps kids grow to be strong independent adults. There are amazing counselors, great directors, super fun programs, and great food. The cabins are great!

The spot of many a good middle-​school field trip, Frost Valley boasts sprawling grounds and a surprisingly un-​gimmicky approach. Come for free with an organization if you can, and for a nice weekend or a couple days off. Schools kinda outed it, but it’s still what I’d consider a gem.