Frost Valley YMCA - Camp Wawayanda (2-weeks)
A traditional overnight camp for grades 2-7 in the Catskill Mountains, with a focus on outdoor adventure and...
▌ Editor's read The Frost Valley YMCA website loads as a real camp site, offering extensive information about its programs. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The camp explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks and provides a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4, which is excellent for supervision. Frost Valley YMCA has been operating for over 60 years, showcasing a rich history and experience in youth development. The organization is a nonprofit YMCA. Google reviews for 'Frost Valley YMCA' show a strong rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many parents praising the positive impact on their children and the beautiful natural setting. Camp Wawayanda is specifically designed for campers entering grades 2-7, offering a traditional overnight camp experience.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 196660+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 7–12
Frost Valley YMCA - Camp Wawayanda (2-weeks) sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1966 (60 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–12
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 2000 Frost Valley Road, Claryville, NY 12725, USA
- Phone: (845) 985-2291
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Tier A pricing for a 2-week session is $3385. There is a 5% registration fee. Tiered pricing and financial aid are available.
Runs 24-hour residential, 4 sessions (0 one-week, 4 multi-week blocks), from Jun 28 to Aug 21.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 28 – Jul 10, 2026 · 2 weeks
- Session 2 Jul 12 – 24, 2026 · 2 weeks
- Session 3 Jul 26 – Aug 7, 2026 · 2 weeks
- Session 4 Aug 9 – 21, 2026 · 2 weeks
↗ What parents like
- Tiered pricing available
- Financial aid available
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- 5% registration fee
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Frost Valley YMCA - Camp Wawayanda (2-weeks)
- What ages does Frost Valley YMCA - Camp Wawayanda (2-weeks) accept?
- Frost Valley YMCA - Camp Wawayanda (2-weeks) is open to children ages 7–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Frost Valley YMCA - Camp Wawayanda (2-weeks) cost?
- Frost Valley YMCA - Camp Wawayanda (2-weeks) publishes $1,692/week for the standard session. Tier A pricing for a 2-week session is $3385. There is a 5% registration fee. Tiered pricing and financial aid are available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Frost Valley YMCA - Camp Wawayanda (2-weeks)'s hours?
- Frost Valley YMCA - Camp Wawayanda (2-weeks) runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Frost Valley YMCA - Camp Wawayanda (2-weeks) accredited?
- Yes — Frost Valley YMCA - Camp Wawayanda (2-weeks) is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 60 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Frost Valley YMCA - Camp Wawayanda (2-weeks)?
- Frost Valley YMCA - Camp Wawayanda (2-weeks) is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 60 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Frost Valley YMCA - Camp Wawayanda (2-weeks) provide lunch?
- Frost Valley YMCA - Camp Wawayanda (2-weeks) does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
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