SCHOOL
School groups can visit Frost Valley’s outdoor classroom—the forest, fields, hiking trails, lakeshore, and riverbeds—where education lives and breathes. Students will learn the natural way and experience transformation. Frost Valley YMCA offers a variety of field trip programs including science, social studies, and life skills classes; hikes; adventure programs with ropes, zip lines, and climbing activities; recreational activities; and much more. College groups can participate in team-building experiences.
supports classroom learning in:
Physical Education, Science, Social Studies.
topics covered:
Animals, Birds, Crafts, Early Trades, Ecology, Games, Gardening, Geology, Hiking, History, Native Americans, Natural History, Orienteering, Physical Activity, Plants, Sports, Storytelling, Team Building, Watersheds, Writing.
contact info
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Frost Valley YMCA
Frost Valley YMCA is a camp, retreat destination, and environmental education center that offers enriching, even life-altering, outdoor experiences to people of all ages and abilities. Located on 5,500+ acres in the heart of the Catskill Mountains—just 2 hours north of New York City—Frost Valley provides year-round access to nature, adventure, growth, and fun.
contact info
Hrs: Vary.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Nature Exploration Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
One single tree can provide the oxygen required for two human beings and over 8,000 sheets of paper. Trees can also clean the soil and air by absorbing harmful pollutants. So what have you done for a tree lately? Nature centers and state parks provide a hands-on environment to discover facts about native plants and animals, as well as ways to preserve these natural resources.
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SCOUTS
Frost Valley YMCA offers retreats for Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Scouts BSA. Experiences build character by teaching responsibility for the environment and respect for fellow citizens. Scouts can work on badges in many different arenas—from horseback riding to arts & crafts, nature and adventure-based thrills.
supports scout badges in:
Physical Education, Science, Social Studies.
topics covered:
Animals, Birds, Crafts, Early Trades, Ecology, Games, Gardening, Geology, Hiking, History, Native Americans, Natural History, Orienteering, Physical Activity, Plants, Sports, Storytelling, Team Building, Watersheds, Writing.
contact info
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Frost Valley YMCA
Frost Valley YMCA is a camp, retreat destination, and environmental education center that offers enriching, even life-altering, outdoor experiences to people of all ages and abilities. Located on 5,500+ acres in the heart of the Catskill Mountains—just 2 hours north of New York City—Frost Valley provides year-round access to nature, adventure, growth, and fun.
contact info
Hrs: Vary.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Nature Exploration Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
One single tree can provide the oxygen required for two human beings and over 8,000 sheets of paper. Trees can also clean the soil and air by absorbing harmful pollutants. So what have you done for a tree lately? Nature centers and state parks provide a hands-on environment to discover facts about native plants and animals, as well as ways to preserve these natural resources.
View Lesson Plan>>
HOMESCHOOL
Homeschool groups can visit Frost Valley’s outdoor classroom—the forest, fields, hiking trails, lakeshore, and riverbeds—where education lives and breathes. Homeschoolers will learn the natural way and experience transformation. Frost Valley YMCA offers a variety of field trip programs including science, social studies, and life skills classes; hikes; adventure programs with ropes, zip lines, and climbing activities; recreational activities; and much more.
supports classroom learning in:
Physical Education, Science, Social Studies.
topics covered:
Animals, Birds, Crafts, Early Trades, Ecology, Games, Gardening, Geology, Hiking, History, Native Americans, Natural History, Orienteering, Physical Activity, Plants, Sports, Storytelling, Team Building, Watersheds, Writing.
contact info
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Frost Valley YMCA
Frost Valley YMCA is a camp, retreat destination, and environmental education center that offers enriching, even life-altering, outdoor experiences to people of all ages and abilities. Located on 5,500+ acres in the heart of the Catskill Mountains—just 2 hours north of New York City—Frost Valley provides year-round access to nature, adventure, growth, and fun.
contact info
Hrs: Vary.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Nature Exploration Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
One single tree can provide the oxygen required for two human beings and over 8,000 sheets of paper. Trees can also clean the soil and air by absorbing harmful pollutants. So what have you done for a tree lately? Nature centers and state parks provide a hands-on environment to discover facts about native plants and animals, as well as ways to preserve these natural resources.
View Lesson Plan>>
FAMILY
Located just 2 hours from metropolitan New York and New Jersey in the Pristine Catskill Mountains, Frost Valley YMCA offers plenty of opportunities—like family camps, reunions, and family weekends—for families to focus on what’s important. Frost Valley provides healthy and delicious meals, comfortable lodging, and seasonal programming for all ages. At the end of the day, sit around the fire, free from cell phones and to-do lists, and enjoy the company of your loved ones and the beauty of the natural world.
topics covered:
Animals, Birds, Crafts, Early Trades, Ecology, Games, Gardening, Geology, Hiking, History, Native Americans, Natural History, Orienteering, Physical Activity, Plants, Sports, Storytelling, Team Building, Watersheds, Writing.
contact info
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Frost Valley YMCA
Frost Valley YMCA is a camp, retreat destination, and environmental education center that offers enriching, even life-altering, outdoor experiences to people of all ages and abilities. Located on 5,500+ acres in the heart of the Catskill Mountains—just 2 hours north of New York City—Frost Valley provides year-round access to nature, adventure, growth, and fun.
contact info
Hrs: Vary.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Nature Exploration Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
One single tree can provide the oxygen required for two human beings and over 8,000 sheets of paper. Trees can also clean the soil and air by absorbing harmful pollutants. So what have you done for a tree lately? Nature centers and state parks provide a hands-on environment to discover facts about native plants and animals, as well as ways to preserve these natural resources.
View Lesson Plan>>