Chingachgook,
Branches, Capital District YMCA
Chingachgook is your
place on Lake George!
With a spectacular
location on one of the cleanest lakes in the world, top-notch, dedicated
staff, and modern yet rustic facilities, Chingachgook is the choice for
families, school groups, children's summer camp, conferences and retreats, and
sailing programs.
Off I-87 Exits 20
or 21 in Lake George, Chingachgook is an easy hour's drive north from Albany,
NY.
Chingachgook sits
on the quiet east shore of Lake George in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains.
The 200 acres of YMCA property is surrounded by thousands of acres of
forever wild state forest preserve with a trail network of over 50 miles
through wetlands, along the lake shore, through woodlands, and over mountain
summits.
The YMCA has
recently invested over $3 million for facility improvements resulting in over
60 buildings, including a new dining hall, program lodge, hike center,
waterfront pavilion, and 20 cabins.