Frost Valley YMCA: Family Weekends to Celebrate the Holiday Season

11/16/15 - By Linda DiProperzio

This post is sponsored by Frost Valley YMCA, but the opinions are those solely of the author.

‘Tis the season for celebrating long-standing family traditions—and starting some new ones, too. When the holidays get a little too hectic, one of the best ways to take a breather and really enjoy quality family time is with a weekend away. And since you might be short on time, the closer to home, the better.

Our sponsor Frost Valley YMCA—located in the Catskills, about 2.5 hours from midtown Manhattan—is open for family weekends from September until June, but winter is a truly special time to visit. There are plenty of outdoor activities (snowtubing, cross-country skiing, ice skating, and snowshoe hikes), as well as indoor fun (the climbing wall and winter-themed arts and crafts). And this year, Frost Valley is offering two getaways at reduced rates to help everyone celebrate the season.

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Families can kick off the holidays at Frost Valley at the Festival of the Holidays Weekend on December 4-6. Enjoy a musical performance by the Bronx Opera before relaxing around the fireplace for hot cocoa and the lighting of the menorah and the Frost Valley Christmas tree. There are also holiday-centered crafts planned for kids of all ages.

Looking for something to do during the winter break? There’s Family Holiday Week, running from December 26 – January 3 (families must stay a minimum two nights). In addition to all of the activities available at Frost Valley, there’s also a New Year’s Eve celebration for young and old that includes party food and a ball drop. Visitors are treated to snow sculpture contests, outdoor survival classes or playing broomball on the frozen pond. And when it gets too cold, indoor activities are endless, with archery, rock climbing, candle making, arts and crafts, pottery, yoga and more.

Lodging fees are half-priced when guests stay in one of the camp's modern four-room lodges, and also includes meals and activities. If you can’t make it to one of these excursions, don’t worry—Frost Valley has plenty of other chances for a fun-filled family getaway this winter, including three-day weekends for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Presidents' Day.

These weekends are sure to book up fast. For reservations, you can send an email or call 845-985-2291 x450. And for more activities and events to enjoy this season, check out our Holiday Fun Guide.

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