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SILVER BAY YMCA

JUNE 1 - 24 FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION, SEE THE ONLINE ACTIVITY CALENDAR AT WWW.SILVERBAY.ORG/ACTIVITY-CALENDAR OR THE SILVER BAY APP

All Programs And Services May Be Subject To Change Without Notice. SILVER BAY YMCA | 87 SILVER BAY ROAD, SILVER BAY NY, 12874 | 1.888.758.7229 | WWW.SILVERBAY.ORG

GUEST PASSES 2022 Information 2022 GUEST RATES REGISTERED GUESTS Program Pass fees are included for all registered guests staying onsite in one of Silver Bay’s accommodations.

PROGRAM PASS

CHILD 0 TO 17

ADULT

TWO PERSON

FAMILY

$425

$850

$1275

$1500

$73

$143

$213

$248

$145

$285

$425

$495

$10

$20

$25

1-Day Off-Season (Non Resident) $10 $15 $25 (Jan. 1 - June 25 & Aug. 21 - Dec. 31) Program Pass Benefits include: Access to all program and activities.

$30

Annual (January 1st - December 31st) *Complimentary Guest Passes

Pre-Season (January 1st - June 19th)

Off Season (Jan 1st - Jun 19th & Aug 15th - Dec 31st)

1-Day Local Resident ( Jan 1. - Dec. 31) Bolton Landing to Ticonderoga *License required at time of purchase

See the program calendar on page 3 for operating hours.

FRIENDS OF SILVER BAY

INDIVIDUAL

Annual $60 Friends of Silver Bay Pass Benefits include: Access to campus including Hiking Trails.

FAMILY $120

Please Note: Guest Fees do not constitute a charitable gift. *Program Passes are non-refundable for lack of use or due to weather

Welcome to Silver Bay…. As a private organization we require all of our guests to have a badge and display their parking pass in their car. If you are not a registered guest or program pass holder we invite you to join us. Please visit the front desk to learn more. If you are a registered guest or program pass holder and have lost your badge or parking pass we ask that you visit the front desk for a replacement. A fee may apply. While on property we remind you that you are required to wear your badge at all times to have access to the campus and a variety of programs and activities. To purchase and/or pick up your badge and parking pass visit the front desk. Lastly, for everyone’s safety and security, those not displaying valid parking passes are subject to having their vehicles towed and those not wearing valid badges will be asked to leave the property.

OPEN HOURS 2022 Hours

2022

ARCHERY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.

BOATHOUSE

1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.

CLIMBING WALL

9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

DISC GOLF

Dawn to Dusk

FRIDAY

Dawn to Dusk

9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

FITNESS CENTER

9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

GYM

9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

HIKING TRAILS

Dawn to Dusk

LABYRINTH

Dawn to Dusk

LIBRARY

9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

TENNIS HARD COURTS

Dawn to Dusk

9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Dawn to Dusk

Phone: 518.543.8833 or 1.888.758.7229 For general information email info@silverbay.org

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SILVER BAY TRAILS WOODSIDE TRAILHEAD (located across Route 9N at south entrance to service road) is the starting point for the following destinations. Inspiration Point. Red markers. Access Inspiration Point from the north. Follow blue trail, an old logging road, until abrupt left turn onto red trail into woods. Steady upward climb. Moderate. 1 mile. 600 ft elevation gain. Inspiration Point. Access Inspiration Point from the south. Start on blue/white trail, left turn onto white Cliffside trail, at junction with orange trail sharp right, follow orange trail to junction with white trail at stream, sharp right onto white trail, white trail to sharp right at junction with red trail, follow red trail to Inspiration Point. Steady upward climb. Moderate. 1.5 miles. 600 ft elevation gain. Ryan's Ridge Lean-tos. Orange markers. Left turn off blue/white trail onto orange trail to Ryan's Ridge Lean-tos. In 2007 two lean-tos were built for children's programs in memory of Ryan Dickson, former Emp. Easy. 0.25 mile. 150 ft. elevation gain. Uncas Cliff. White markers. Follow blue/white trail to left turn onto white Cliffside Trail along base of escarpment marking ancient fault. Continue straight ahead on white trail at junction with orange trail. Steady upward climb, one very steep section. End at legendary cliff with remarkable view of lake. Difficult. 0.75 mile. 400 ft elevation gain. Skipper Mac's Cairn. White markers. Continue from Uncas Cliff on white trail, one short, steep climb, arrive at large cairn with views of the lake to the south and of Catamount Mt. to the west. Moderate from Uncas Cliff to Cairn. 1 mile and 600 ft elevation gain from trailhead. Uncas Waterfall from Cairn. Blue markers. Follow blue trail to small waterfall. Easy from Cairn. 1.25 mile and 600 ft elevation gain from trailhead. Uncas Waterfall from Woodside trailhead. White markers. Follow blue/white trail to left turn onto white Cliffside trail, sharp right turn onto orange trail, sharp left turn onto white trail, then blue trail to Waterfall. Steady upward climb, minor dips. Moderate. 1.25 mile and 450 ft elevation gain from trailhead. Lost Pond from south. Orange markers. Follow blue/white trail, left onto white Cliffside trail, sharp right turn onto orange trail, sharp right turn at stream onto white trail, straight ahead at junction with orange trail, proceed to side trail to a small vernal pond. Steady uphill climb. Moderate. 1.25 mile. 600 ft elevation gain. Lost Pond from north. Orange markers. Follow blue trail past junction to Inspiration Point to junction with trail with only orange markers, sharp left turn onto orange trail, continue to junction with side trail to pond. Mostly uphill. Moderate. 1 mile. 600 ft elevation gain. Hudushone Lean-to. Green markers. Blue trail to sharp left onto trail with only green markers. Steady uphill climb. Stunning views in an unspoiled wilderness setting. Moderate to difficult. 1 mile. 800 ft elevation gain. Jabez Pond from Woodside trailhead. Blue markers. Follow blue trail to junction with another blue trail, bear left, follow that blue trail to Silver Bay property line and then follow state markers to pond. Moderate underfoot but long and all uphill. 2.2 miles. 900 ft elevation gain. ADAMS BROOK TRAILHEAD (located across Route 9N from Hillcrest Cottage) is the starting point for the following destinations. Jabez Pond from Adams Brook trailhead. Blue markers. Follow blue trail to Silver Bay property line and then state markers to pond. Moderate underfoot but long and all uphill. 1.5 miles, 900 ft elevation gain. Sunrise Mountain. Red markers. A difficult trail with rocky terrain and steep inclines; one of Silver Bay's most challenging hikes. 0.75 mile. 800 ft elevation gain. Bob James Trail. White markers. A moderate to difficult trail which connects Sunrise Mountain to the Jabez Pond trail. It offers a more gradual ascent to Sunrise Mt. from the west. 0.75 mile following white markers from the blue Jabez Pond trail to Sunrise Mt. 300 ft total elevation gain. North Jabez Trail. Orange markers. A moderate trail that climbs to state land and the north end of Jabez Pond. Left turn off Sunrise Mt. trail onto orange trail. 1.75 miles from Adams Brook trailhead to pond. 900 ft elevation gain. ON-CAMPUS TRAILS Horn Memorial Nature Trail. White markers. Start at kiosk across from Fisher Gym. Level trail with 30 marked stations noting natural features. Easy. 1.25 mile loop. Lakeshore Trail. White markers. Start at beach on south side of Slim Point. Gorgeous minitrail, the short steep climb is over almost before it starts, views, wildflowers. Easy. 0.5 mile. 100 ft elevation gain.

ARCHERY RANGE

BOATHOUSE

HOURS: Fridays 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

ACCESS TO: Kayaks, Canoes, and Rowboats.

Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

*Shoes or sandals recommended on the docks.

LOCATION: The Archery Range is located north of

HOURS: Saturdays 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Paine Hall on Van Buren (Oneita) Bay. See a campus map for directions.

LOCATION: The Boathouse is located across the road from the INN. See a campus map for directions.

AGE: 6+ Children ages 6 -10 must be accompanied by an adult. First-time archers will receive instruction.

CAPACITY: 12 Archers at a time. Parents are allowed to accompany children.

AGE: All Ages 10+ can take out their own kayak. Children under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

CAPACITY: Dependant on watercraft availability.

BEGINNER YOGA

CLIMBING WALL

DATES:

HOURS: Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 4th - 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 9th - 4:00 p.m. Saturday, June 18th - 10:00 a.m.

LOCATION: Fisher Gymnasium

LOCATION: Fisher Gym Dance Studio COST: Free for program pass holders and on-campus guests and open to the public for $5/person.

AGE: 4+ CAPACITY: 3 climbers at a time. Must wear clean, well fitting closed-toe shoes (no sandals, heels, loose slippers, etc.).

Join instructor Heather York for a relaxing session of stretching and balance.

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FITNESS CENTER

DISC GOLF HOURS: Daily dawn-to-dusk.

OPEN HOURS

LOCATION: Course starts at Collins Equipment Center

Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Disc golf discs can be borrowed from the front desk.

LOCATION: Fisher Gymnasium

Play the Klein Micro Disc Golf course! Our nine basket par 2 course is fun for all ages and skill levels. Borrow a disc from Collins during open hours.

MINIMUM AGE WEIGHT ROOM: 13.

ALL NEW! The Kaiser Family Disc Golf Course is

GYM KEY:

Ages 13-16 must be acompanied by an adult.

now available. This 18 hole wooded disc golf course is for experienced players, or anyone wanting to try something more challenging than our Micro Disc Golf course. You can find the tee pad for hole #1 by the foot bridge behind Fisher Gym. Tee signs will be added soon.

Program Pass Holders (Annual Pass, Off-season pass). Attend a training session and sign the release waiver to be issued a gym key. Contact Zac Smalley to schedule a training zsmalley@silverbay.org.

ENJOY SILVER BAY

FISHER GYMNASIUM

Please wear your Badge at all times and stay out of accommodations. Dogs are not allowed on Silver Bay property except for the hiking trails west of 9N, and the public Silver Bay Road which runs through the property (not the service road). Dogs must be leashed at all times.

OPEN HOURS Thursday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Indoor Basketball, Pickleball, Volleyball, and Soccer.

LOCATION: Fisher Gymnasium is located in front of Slim point beach

SCAVENGER HUNT Find your first clue at Collins in front of the Inn!

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GIFT SHOP The Gift Shop is open year round. Bring home a lasting memory of your time at Silver Bay with an array of hats, shirts, jewelry, toys, and home goods. Stop by the kid’s area for fun, wilderness-inspired gifts, books, toys and more. Find greetings and postcards to send to loved ones as well as gifts made by local artists.

LIBRARY HOURS: Open Daily 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. LOCATION: In Gullen Lounge in the Inn. (Between the front desk and dinning hall.) Please return books via the book drop outside the library Please NO DONATIONS of books, magazines, or movies.

LOCATION: William Boyd Center (near the Inn) HOURS: Posted outside the giftshop Shop at home or from your room at

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HIKING TRAILS Explore over 20 miles of trails on Silver Bay’s 700+ acres and neighboring State Land. Our trails offer hikes for a wide range of abilities. Bring water and wear trail appropriate attire and footwear. Please bring your badge. Pick up a trails map at the Front Desk. Be sure to bring a water bottle and wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Please carry your badge with you (a Guest Pass is required to be on Silver Bay).

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OUTDOOR LABYRINTH The Silver Bay Outdoor Labyrinth is available to all for reflection and meditation. For resources, Contact Rev. Dr. Garth Allen gallen@silverbay.org.

HOURS: Daily dawn-to-dusk LOCATION: Between Slim point & Liz Grey Pavilion AGE: All Ages

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SPIRITUAL LIFE

SPIRITUAL LIFE CENTER

MEN’S & WOMEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST

SPIRITUAL LIFE CENTER

Friday, June 3rd 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast in the Dining Hall of the William Boyd Center. 8:45 am. - Men and Women will meet separately for a message and prayer in the William Boyd Center Conference rooms. Please email Rev. Dr. Garth Allen (gallen@silverbay.org) by May 27th if you plan to attend.

Rev. Dr. Garth Allen and Rev. Bruce Tamlyn are available to meet with people for prayer, pastoral support, spiritual direction, couple’s support, or grief work.

SILVER BAY SPIRITUAL LIFE READING GROUP Fridays, June 3rd & 17th 10:00 a.m. via ZOOM Silver Bay Chaplain, Rev. Bruce Tamlyn will lead this discussion-oriented seminar based upon the book, The

HOURS: Open by appointment LOCATION: Ground floor of Trinity House To make an appointment or if you would like to receive regular email updates from the Spiritual Life Department, email Rev. Dr. Garth Allen (gallen@ silverbay.org) or call (518) 543-8833 ext. 261 To make an appointment with Rev. Bruce Tamlyn call (518) 543-8833 ext. 272 or (btamlyn@silverbay.org)

Hours of the Universe: Reflections on God, Science, and the Human Journey by Ilia Delio.

Please email Rev. Dr. Garth Allen (gallen@silverbay.org) for ZOOM log-in info.

SPIRITUAL LIFE CENTERING PRAYER GROUP Friday, June 10th 10:00 a.m. via ZOOM We will be practicing centering prayer as a group and sharing our reflections with one another. We will meet via ZOOM. Please email Rev. Dr. Garth Allen (gallen@silverbay.org) for ZOOM login info.

SUNDAY ECUMENICAL WORSHIP SERVICE Sundays, June 5th & 19th 10:00 a.m. at the Helen Hughes Memorial Chapel All are welcome to join us as we worship together as a community.

SUNDAY MORNING NY UCC WORSHIP SERVICE Sunday, June 12th 11:00 a.m. at the Auditorium All are welcome to join as our brothers and sisters from the UCC lead us in worship

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TENNIS HARD COURTS: Available all day sunrise to 10:00 p.m. (lighted courts)

CLAY COURTS: Available starting June 7th. OPEN HOURS: Monday – Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Available at other times by request. Contact zsmalley@silverbay.org to arrange for the courts to be unlocked.

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GENERAL INFORMATION ALCOHOL & DRUGS

LOST AND FOUND

Silver Bay has a restricted alcohol policy. Please see the Front Desk for a copy of the policy. For conferences and special functions, alcohol may be permitted by special application only. For more information please contact Conference Services. Use of illegal drugs is prohibited.

Lost and found is located at the Front Desk in the Inn lobby. If you misplace an item during your stay, please call us and we will do our best to locate the item and return it to you. Items that are turned in to lost and found are held for a period of two weeks. Please Note: Silver Bay is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.

BADGES Serves as: campus identification, pass to use program

MAIL

areas around campus, and your meal ticket. Please wear your name badge at all times. If you lose your badge, see the Front Desk for a new one. Fees may apply.

Personal mail may be picked up at the Front Desk after 10:00 a.m. If you have overnight mail shipped to Silver Bay, be aware that we only receive one late afternoon shipment per day.

BIKING New York State law requires all bicyclists under the age of 14 to wear approved bicycle helmets when bicycling or riding as passengers on a bicycle.

Small packages, letters, and postcards may be mailed at the Front Desk daily. Out-going mail is picked up at 2:00 p.m.

DRONE/UAS POLICY

MAINTENANCE

The use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), including, but not limited to, drones and radio-controlled aircraft and devices, in airspace above Silver Bay YMCA requires advance written approval. For guest groups holding a contracted event (e.g. conferences, weddings, etc.), the group leader is required to obtain written permission from Silver Bay YMCA prior to their event if they wish to utilize a professional vendor for drone photography and filming. Such permission, when granted, will be limited exclusively to the contracted event venue and time frame.

If something is not functioning in your room or cottage, contact the Front Desk to arrange for maintenance to help resolve the issue.

EMERGENCY SERVICES In the event that an employee is not available: Fire, Police, or Ambulance: Call 911 Poison Control: 1.800.222.1222 Report the specific location of the emergency.

FRONT DESK The Front Desk has the answers for most of your questions regarding your stay. Guest services available at the front desk include guest messages, copy service, special food requests, lost and found, stamps and mail, scan and email, check cashing up to $50.00.

INTERNET ACCESS Free wireless internet is available in most areas of campus.

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PARKING When you arrive on-campus, please proceed to the front desk to check-in and obtain a parking tag. For those staying in cottages, Paine Hall, Trinity House and Brookside Community House, your parking is next to/nearby your accommodation. The remaining guests are invited to unload/load at their accommodation, where designated parking for a maximum of 15 minutes is provided. After unloading, please park in the new main lot located at the end of the service road, near 9N. For our off-campus guests, there are several designated day-use lots located at Archery, the Children’s Pavilion, the Store, behind the William Boyd Center, the Tennis Backboard, and Fisher Gym. If those areas are full, you are invited to utilize our new main lot parking area. Handicap parking spaces are located all around campus, from Slim Point to Archery, and also in the new main parking area. For those who have a physical limitation and/or during inclement weather, a shuttle service will be available for transport. Please let the Front Desk staff know, and they will arrange for a pick-up.

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GENERAL INFORMATION PETS

SMOKING

Pets are not allowed on campus, except for service animals. Owners are expected to clean up after their service animals.

Silver Bay YMCA has a restricted smoking policy. Smoking of any kind is not allowed in any buildings, including guest rooms, meeting rooms and/or porches of any buildings. A charge of $300.00 may be charged to the credit card on file to cover damage/cleaning fees if you violate this policy.

QUIET HOURS Quiet hours are 11:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. throughout campus. Please be respectful of other guests.

RECYCLING Silver Bay has added zero sort recycling receptacles across campus. No need to separate your paper, glass, and cans; our waste management company allows us to toss all recyclables into one bin.

SECURITY

All public areas including beaches, unless posted otherwise, are deemed a no smoking area. Smoking tobacco is ONLY permitted in the designated smoking area (e.g. near the flagpole). As allowed by law in New York, Silver Bay YMCA has a strict no marijuana policy that forbids the possession, use and/or consumption of marijuana anywhere on our properties, in our facilities, or during participation in our programming.

Silver Bay provides round-the-clock guest service personnel. If you have a security issue, please see the Front Desk.

OUR MISSION To foster relationships, strengthen communities and nurture spirit, mind and body for all.

OUR IMPACT Because of Silver Bay YMCA, connections between people and family are stronger. People are more connected, respectful and caring. They have the confidence to develop to their full potential and to positively impact the communities in which they work and live. As a result, communities are more dynamic, inclusive and diverse. As stewards of Lake George, we inspire people to be stewards of the environment while they are visiting our magnificent campus and in their home communities.

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