Silver Bay YMCA is one of those hidden gems that keep me from despairing about the rampant commercialism of our beautiful lake and mountain communities. I attended a YMCA-related work... read more conference at Silver Bay, located in the midst of the Adirondacks on the northern end of Lake George. The price was affordable, the campus breathtakingly gorgeous, and the experience soul-fulfilling. The YMCA is committed to the original mission of the 115 year old Silver Bay Conference and Retreat Center, which is all about spiritual renewal and training for life. The updated mission speaks to the spiritual longings of families and organizations today: "to foster a lifelong sense of belonging, strengthen relationships, and nurture spirit, mind, and body for all." During our conference week, a group of Canadian middle school kids attended an environmental camp, a vital program that the YMCA does very well. Had the food been better, I would have given five stars. I think that they may be in transition since they have torn down the old dining hall and are in the midst of building a new conference center. I look forward to returning!

  Silver Bay is a resort on 500 acres of lake front and mountain property. The resort and conference center is historic for many reasons. It has many styles of lodging... read more to meet almost everyones needs. They have many outdated places and a couple new ones. They are also in the process of breaking ground for a state of the art facility which will be great. Down side is there is no air conditioning, no cell phone reception, but thats almost everywhere in the Adirondacks. They do have wifi. The resort has a nice fitness center, arts studio with many unique options, archery, nature facilities and of course some of the best hiking trails and lake use. The food at the resort isn't always the best and there aren't to many local places to eat without driving. Lots of fun if your going with a church group or your family to escape. Don't expect luxury, but defiantly a great place to make memories.

  This place was great for a weekend getaway. I stayed at the William Boyd center. The room was exceptionally clean. The staff was friendly. There are plenty of activities.... read more It’s great for families. My visit included meals. The food was okay. Cafeteria type food. It’s about 30 min drive into lake George Town.

  The camp was nice enough (looking past the construction). Staff were all very friendly (only exception being a older woman staffer at the waterfront), food was fine, and there was... read more plenty to do. However, we stayed in the Hepbron building, and ...eesh... We actually saw chipmunks running in the second floor hallway and scooting under room doors. We also saw them in the common area downstairs. The other buildings looked fine, but if you go here, I'd suggest you avoid Hepbron. Also, we happened to catch a hot (90's) and humid week, so with no AC (except in the cafeteria) there was no escaping the heat unless you were swimming. Plus, the camp is on a hill, so simply walking to your room made you sweaty, and when you get there, no relief. The room was almost unbearable at night even with fans cranking on high.

All that said, nice staff, fun things to do, and decent food. Probably won't return, but if we do, will avoid the Hepbron building and the month of July...

  I go visit each year for a Bar Association retreat. This year one of us left a $100 bill in the room. I called to ask if it had been... read more found, never expecting that it had or that anyone would admit it. It had been found, and they mailed it back to me! Besides this, the location is so pretty and soothing, the grounds and buildings so pretty that I never want to leave. I prefer the main Inn to the other buildings, but they are all nice.

  My partner and I decided to come to Hague, NY for our vacation week to see Lake George. The Silver Bay YMCA is perfect for recreational activities like boating, kayaking,... read more archery, swimming, paddle-boarding, gym and yoga actives, arts and crafts, and tennis (among other things too). The price is very affordable for what we were looking for. A 1 day two-person pass was $52 for all access to everything on the campus. The marina down the road charges $60 for a full day rental of a kayak when you can do that and more for the 1 day price at this YMCA. I would highly recommend staying here if you are into the recreational out doors and want to be able to do and see everything in one place.