Silver Bay YMCA Conference and Family Retreat Center

What Silver Bay YMCA Conference and Family Retreat Center does

Silver Bay YMCA Conference and Family Retreat Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has operated a 700-acre destination campus on the shores of Lake George in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York since 1902. It delivers an integrated hospitality, conference, and programming operation that combines lodging (four categories including 19+ cottages, ~130 hotel-style rooms across the William Boyd Center, Bayview Lodge, The Inn, and Trinity, large group housing for 17-52 guests, and seasonal dorm-style accommodations), four dining venues (communal Dining Room, Mountain View Grille restaurant, The Store, and Bites at the Bay waterfront delivery), recreation (water sports, climbing, tennis, pickleball, archery, fitness), arts and humanities programming, spiritual life offerings, and youth development (Silver Camp, swim lessons, Teen Center). Revenue is generated through per-stay lodging, conference and retreat packages, wedding and event hosting, dining and catering, membership fees (with nationwide YMCA reciprocity), childcare tuition at the Ticonderoga Community Early Learning Center subsidiary, and charitable donations including a 2025 Annual Fund that surpassed $2 million and an active $5 million Bayview Lodge renovation campaign. The organization serves multiple customer segments — conference organizers, wedding and reunion groups, families, youth, local residents through Community Fitness Membership, and donor-funded respite cohorts (cancer patients since 2009, military families since 2009, pastors, first responders, foster/adoptive families since 2023) — and supports over 3,000 volunteer hours annually through the Silver Bay Council.

Name

Silver Bay YMCA Conference and Family Retreat Center

Legal name

Silver Bay Association for Christian Conferences and Training

Website

https://silverbay.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1902

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Silver Bay YMCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a 700-acre Lake George campus offering lodging, conferences, weddings, youth programs, dining, recreation, and donor-funded respite stays to families, groups, and community members since 1902.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Conference and Retreat Hospitality Services

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Accommodation (721)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAGAAAI

Beachfront & Coastal Full-Service Hotels

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Hotels (Full-Service)

SECONDARYTHAMAJAJ

Family & Recreation Campgrounds (Amenities/Activities Focus)

Travel & Hospitality/Vacation Rentals & Short-Term Stays/Campgrounds, Glamping & RV Parks

Keywords

• Conference and retreat services
• Hospitality lodging services
• YMCA youth programs
• Event venue hosting
• Nonprofit resort services

Headquarters

HQ city

Silver Bay

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Lodging and Accommodations: Silver Bay offers diverse lodging across four categories: Cottages (19+ units including Oak, Summit, Charter Oak, Cedar, Brightwood, Birch, Boltz, Butternut, Willow, Sycamore, Spruce, Nassau, Laurel, Juniper, Hickory, Hartford, Elm, Cherry), Hotel Style (William Boyd Center with 22 rooms, Bayview Lodge with 27 rooms, The Inn with 72 rooms, Trinity with 11 rooms), Large Housing (Hilltop, Brookside, Hillcrest, Paine Hall, Spruce Mountain Lodge), and Dorm-Style (Hemlock with 12 rooms, The Inn Dorm-Style with 24 rooms). Revenue is generated per stay with deposits and seasonal pricing.
2. Conferences and Retreats: Silver Bay serves as a venue for conferences, corporate retreats, team-building events, and organizational trainings. Revenue is generated through venue rental fees, catering services, meeting space rentals, and group lodging packages.
3. Memberships: The organization offers multiple membership tiers including Full Annual Membership with nationwide YMCA reciprocity, Seasonal Membership (May 1 - October 31), Community Fitness Membership for local residents (Silver Bay, Hague, Bolton, Ticonderoga, Crown Point, Putnam), and Visitor Passes for day-use access to programs.
4. Childcare Services: The Ticonderoga Community Early Learning Center (TCELC) provides childcare for infants (6 weeks to 18 months) at $330/week, toddlers (18 months to 3 years) at $320/week, and preschool (3-5 years) at $310/week. The center operates with state voucher support, private scholarships, and grant funding.
5. Dining and Food Services: Silver Bay operates multiple dining venues: the main Dining Room in William Boyd Center (buffet-style meals), Mountain View Grille (year-round restaurant with seasonal dishes), The Store (gift shop, ice cream, pizzeria), Bites at the Bay (waterfront food delivery to boats), and full-service catering for events. Revenue from food and beverage sales supplements lodging income.
6. Event Hosting: Weddings, family reunions, and special events are hosted on campus. Revenue is generated through venue fees, catering, alcohol service (beer/wine receptions), and accommodation packages. The Bayview Campaign projects $500,000-$700,000 in additional annual revenue from a fully renovated Bayview Lodge.
7. Donations and Philanthropy: The organization receives charitable donations through its annual fund, Bayview Campaign (seeking donors for the $5 million Bayview Lodge renovation), and supports respite programs entirely through donor funding. The 2025 Annual Fund surpassed $2 million.
8. Youth and Recreation Programs: Silver Camp (youth day camp), Silver Camp swim lessons (220+ kids enrolled), Teen Center, after-school programs, and recreational activity access (archery, climbing, kayaking, tennis, pickleball, fitness) generate revenue through program fees, while respite programs are provided at no cost to recipients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Silver Bay YMCA operates a 700-acre lakeside campus on Lake George in the Adirondacks offering diverse lodging (cottages, hotel-style rooms, large group housing, and dorm-style accommodations), conference and retreat hosting, wedding venues, dining services, recreation programming, youth development (Silver Camp, TCELC childcare), and donor-funded respite stays for at-need populations including cancer patients, military families, first responders, pastors, and foster families.

Product overview

Silver Bay YMCA Conference and Family Retreat Center is a comprehensive destination resort offering a diverse portfolio of lodging, recreation, dining, and programming services. The organization operates four primary lodging categories: Cottage accommodations (18+ private cottages ranging 1-6 bedrooms), Hotel-Style lodging (William Boyd Center, Bayview Lodge, The Inn, Trinity totaling 132 rooms), Large Group Housing (5 properties for 17-52 guests), and Dorm-Style accommodations (seasonal shared facilities). Dining services include the Dining Room buffet, Mountain View Grille restaurant, The Store gift shop, and Bites at the Bay waterfront delivery. Recreation encompasses water activities, climbing/adventure, fitness, tennis/pickleball, and archery. Programming spans Arts & Humanities (concerts, studio arts, lectures), Spiritual Life, Youth Development (Silver Camp, TCELC childcare), Respite Programs, and group events (weddings, conferences, Mountain Music Festival, Annual Golf Tournament). The Bayview Lodge Renovation Campaign represents a major capital initiative to modernize the waterfront property by 2028.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cottage Lodging Private cottage accommodations ranging from 1-6 bedrooms, available year-round or seasonally, for families, reunions, and small groups. Includes pet-friendly options.
• Hotel-Style Lodging Hotel-style accommodations including The Inn (72 rooms), William Boyd Center (22 rooms with private bathrooms and elevators), Bayview Lodge (27 waterfront rooms), and Trinity (11 rooms with air conditioning).
• Large Group Housing Large group accommodations designed for families, reunions, and retreats. Includes Spruce Mountain Lodge (9BR, 25-31 guests), Paine Hall (16BR, 46-52 guests), Hilltop (8BR), Hillcrest (6BR), and Brookside Community House (8BR).
• Dorm-Style Accommodations Budget-friendly dormitory-style lodging for summer months, including Hemlock (12 bedrooms, shared bath) and The Inn Dorm-Style (24 rooms with shared hallway bathrooms).
• Conferences and Retreats Conference and retreat hosting for corporate groups, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions. Includes meeting spaces, lodging, dining, and team-building activities on the 700-acre lakeside campus.
• Wedding Hosting Wedding ceremonies and receptions with indoor and outdoor spaces overlooking Lake George, including onsite catering, historic chapel, waterfront venues, and dedicated event planning support.
• Membership Programs Tiered membership including Visitor Pass (day programs), Community Fitness Membership (local residents), Full Annual Membership (with nationwide YMCA reciprocity), and Seasonal Membership (May-October).
• Childcare Services (TCELC) Childcare facility serving infants (6 weeks to 18 months, $330/week), toddlers (18 months to 3 years, $320/week), and preschoolers (3-5 years, $310/week) using the Creative Curriculum. Accepts state vouchers and offers scholarships.
• Silver Camp Traditional summer day-camp and youth development program for children and teens, including swim lessons, after-school programs, and teen center activities.
• Mountain View Grille Restaurant Year-round full-service restaurant with seasonal menu and lake views, accepting reservations through OpenTable for dining guests.
• Catering Services Full-service event catering for weddings, family reunions, corporate retreats, and special celebrations offering plated dinners, buffets, and cocktail receptions with customizable menus.
• The Store (Retail and Pizzeria) On-campus retail gift shop, ice cream counter, and made-to-order pizzeria serving overnight guests and day visitors, also operating an online Square storefront for merchandise.
• Silver Bay Mountain Music Festival Annual three-day music festival featuring bluegrass and folk bands performing in historic campus venues, with onsite lodging and additional activities.
• Annual Golf Tournament 26th Annual Golf Tournament including 18 holes with cart, breakfast, lunch, swag bags, and raffle prizes, benefiting youth programs and community outreach.
• Respite Programs Donor-funded respite stays at no cost for Cancer patients and families, Military R&R, Foster and Adoptive Families, First Responders, and Pastoral Ministry, plus the Vacations Made Possible income-based discount program.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 7,750 youth positively impacted in the last 10 years through youth programming
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• MJG Construction GroupminorOthers · 1 January 2026MJG Construction Group is serving as the Clubhouse Sponsor for Silver Bay's 26th Annual Golf Tournament, a fundraising event supporting youth programs and community outreach. Their sponsorship demonstrates community business support for Silver Bay's mission and capital projects.
• Silver Bay Au PairsminorOthers · 1 January 2026Silver Bay Au Pairs is a local program providing childcare services and is serving as both 3-Iron Sponsor and Golf Cannon Sponsor for the 26th Annual Golf Tournament, supporting youth programming at Silver Bay.
• Candaras and Son ExcavatingminorOthers · 1 January 2026Candaras and Son Excavating (Facebook: Candaras and Son Excavating LLC) is serving as the Premier Sponsor for the 26th Annual Golf Tournament, a leading sponsor supporting Silver Bay's youth programs and community initiatives.
• Lake George AreaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLake George Area is a tourism marketing partner and sponsor for Silver Bay's Mountain Music Festival, promoting the event and the region to visitors. This partnership supports festival marketing and regional tourism promotion.

Scale indicators20 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Atlantic YMCA Camps / Camp Clark and Camp Sea Gull: YMCA-affiliated family and youth camps on the coast offering traditional summer camp, family retreats, and conference-style group hosting. Comparable in YMCA affiliation, youth programming emphasis, and family retreat business model.
• Smugglers' Notch Resort: Family-focused four-season resort in Vermont with diverse lodging, kids' camps, recreation programming, and conferences. Comparable in multi-generational family vacation emphasis and integrated recreational programming on a single campus.
• Montreat Conference Center: Presbyterian-affiliated conference and retreat center in Montreat, NC with lodging, conference hosting, youth programs, and spiritual life offerings. Comparable in faith-rooted DNA, conference/lodging mix, and family retreat orientation.
• Kanuga Episcopal Conference Center: Faith-based conference and retreat center in Hendersonville, NC offering lodging, conferences, summer camps, and spiritual programs on a large wooded campus. Mirrors Silver Bay's Christian-heritage, multi-generational retreat model with comparable lodging tiers and conference business.
• YMCA of the Rockies: Operates two large family retreat and conference campuses (Estes Park and Snow Mountain Ranch) in Colorado with similar lodging, youth programs, and conference offerings. The most directly comparable YMCA-affiliated family retreat center in scale, mission, and programming structure.
• Hope Valley Camp & Retreat Center (YMCA): YMCA-affiliated camp and retreat center offering lodging, conferences, youth programs, and family camps. Comparable in YMCA-operated retreat model with mixed lodging tiers and program-based revenue.

Regional players

• Camp Chingachgook on Lake George: YMCA camp on Lake George operated by the Capital District YMCA, offering youth camps, family programs, and group rentals. A regional YMCA sister organization competing for similar youth and family retreat demand in the same geography.
• Fort William Henry Hotel & Conference Center: Lake George-area full-service hotel and conference center offering lodging, banquets, and group events. Directly competes with Silver Bay for conference and wedding business in the same regional market.

Broad incumbents

• The Sagamore Resort: Historic full-service resort on Lake George (Bolton Landing) with lodging, dining, weddings, and conferences. Competes for the same Adirondack wedding, conference, and leisure travel dollars as Silver Bay, but at a higher price point and without nonprofit/YMCA mission positioning.
• Jekyll Island Club Resort: Historic 100+ year resort offering cottages, hotel lodging, dining, recreation, weddings, and conferences on a large campus. Comparable in heritage positioning, multi-LODGING-TYPE campus model, and event-driven revenue mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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