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New York

Road Scholar at Silver Bay: Choose Your Own Learning Adventure

Program No. 25371RJ

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The large, tan Silver Bay YMCA building with a long covered porch, viewed from a lawn on a bright, sunny day.

A smiling woman and a girl participate in a basket weaving workshop in New York, crafting handmade baskets at a wooden table.

A group of four seniors in athletic wear laugh together by a pickleball court, some holding paddles and water.

Slim Point Beach in New York features a gazebo on a peninsula and a calm swimming area surrounded by mountains and dense forests.

A line of colorful rowboats are tied to a wooden dock on a calm lake with trees in the background.

Three senior women laugh together on a pickleball court while holding their paddles and pickleballs.

Pickleball players compete on an outdoor blue and green court in New York, USA, with a woman reaching to hit the ball.

Aerial view of The Inn and Boyd Center in New York, overlooking a lush green lawn and the calm waters of a lake.

Two women work together on a pottery wheel at Squire Studio in New York.

An aerial US NY view looking south over a lakeside resort nestled between lush green mountains and clear blue waters under a sunny sky.

Three women sit outdoors in a grassy field in New York, painting landscapes with watercolors on wooden lap desks.

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Arts & CraftsDiscover the joy of making as you explore hands-on crafts like stained glass, pottery, leatherworking and silversmithing. Multi-SportChoose your own adventure with a variety of outdoor activities, including expert-led hikes, archery, ropes courses and kayaking. PickleballServe up a fun-filled week of pickleball featuring rule instruction, skill-building and a friendly round-robin tournament. WatercolorCapture the beauty around you through watercolor instruction inspired by breathtaking landscapes and still-life compositions.

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2027

From Sunday

Sep 19, 2027

To Friday

Sep 24, 2027

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1 Traveler

Shared Room

Road Scholar at Silver Bay: Choose Your Own Learning Adventure

Program No. 25371

Sep

BEGINS

Silver Bay, NY

Sep

CONCLUDES

Silver Bay, NY

SPECIAL OFFER

OFFER EXTENDED! Enroll by Dec. 23, 2026 to take $100 off the price shown!

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

2 expert-led lectures

8 hands-on experiences

1 performance

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

SPECIAL OFFER

OFFER EXTENDED! Enroll by Dec. 23, 2026 to take $100 off the price shown!

Pay in Full 1,999

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Sep 19, 2027

To Friday

Sep 24, 2027

From

2,649

Each

Select Date

Special Offer

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

Road Scholar at Silver Bay: Choose Your Own Learning Adventure

Program No. 25371

Sep

BEGINS

Silver Bay, NY

Sep

CONCLUDES

Silver Bay, NY

SPECIAL OFFER

OFFER EXTENDED! Enroll by Dec. 23, 2026 to take $100 off the price shown!

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

2 expert-led lectures

8 hands-on experiences

1 performance

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

SPECIAL OFFER

OFFER EXTENDED! Enroll by Dec. 23, 2026 to take $100 off the price shown!

Pay in Full 2,649

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Sep 19, 2027

To Friday

Sep 24, 2027

From

1,999

Each

Select Date

Special Offer

2 Travelers

Road Scholar at Silver Bay: Choose Your Own Learning Adventure

Program No. 25371

Sep

BEGINS

Silver Bay, NY

Sep

CONCLUDES

Silver Bay, NY

SPECIAL OFFER

OFFER EXTENDED! Enroll by Dec. 23, 2026 to take $100 off the price shown!

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

2 expert-led lectures

8 hands-on experiences

1 performance

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

SPECIAL OFFER

OFFER EXTENDED! Enroll by Dec. 23, 2026 to take $100 off the price shown!

Pay in Full 3,998

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

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Sep 19 - Sep 24, 2027

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Sep 19 - Sep 24, 2027

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After you enroll, we’ll ask you to provide or update your personal information and preferences, which includes your health information, lodging and meal preferences for your program.

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United States citizens don’t need a visa for any of the countries you’ll be visiting. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.

Traveling by Air

Plane

Arrival day is on Sunday, September 19, 2027.

Meet the group at Silver Bay YMCA in Silver Bay, NY

Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. check-in and Program Registration; 6:30 p.m. Orientation; 7:30 p.m. Welcome Dinner

Your trip ends on: Friday, September 24, 2027 in Silver Bay, NY at Silver Bay YMCA

End of Trip: 10:00 a.m. check-out; 11:00 a.m. shuttle to Albany airport.

Ground Transportation Options

Program Arrival Airport

Albany International Airport

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1.5-2 hours .

Complimentary Road Scholar Shuttle

Commercial Van/Shuttle

Road Scholar will provide a complimentary shuttle from the Albany International Airport to Silver Bay YMCA leaving at 2:00pm

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Car

Arrival day is on 9/19/2027.

Meet the group at Silver Bay YMCA in Silver Bay, NY.

Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. check-in and Program Registration; 6:30 p.m. Orientation; 7:30 p.m. Welcome Dinner

Your trip ends on: Friday, September 24, 2027 in Silver Bay, NY at Silver Bay YMCA.

End of Trip: 10:00 a.m. check-out; 11:00 a.m. shuttle to Albany airport..

Parking

Free on-site parking

Directions

Silver Bay YMCA - from Albany International Airport

From Albany International Airport, follow directional signs and turn left on NY-155 E. Continue onto Albany Shaker Rd and use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto the I-87 N ramp. Take I-87 N approximately 51 miles to exit 22 towardsNY-912Q/Lake George Vil/Diamond Point. NY-912Q turn left onto State Hwy 9N N/Lake Shore Drive for approximately 23 miles then take a slight right onto Silver Bay Rd. Turn left into Silver Bay YMCA.

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About Us

About Road Scholar

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Before You Go

Request a Catalog

Organize a Group Trip

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Road Scholar educational adventures are created by Elderhostel, the not-for-profit world leader in educational travel since 1975. The Federal Tax Identification number (EIN) for Elderhostel, Inc DBA Road Scholar is 04-2632526

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