THE FACILITIES

Silver Bay YMCA of the Adirondacks is located 80 miles north of Albany, New York. It was founded in 1902 and is a Registered National Historic Place. It is host to hundreds of educational and conference groups each year. Its scenic campus stretches over 600 acres and includes one mile of shoreline. It is a modern facility with various hotel and lodge sleeping rooms; dining room with multiple choice menu items; over ten classrooms; a large auditorium; audio visual equipment including power point projectors; wireless internet; and recreational opportunities including tennis courts, a boathouse, two gyms, exercise/fitness center, and a climbing wall. During your course, you will generally share a room with one other au pair. Each room has two beds and a private bath. Usually the au pairs stay in Bayview Lodge and/or the large Victorian Inn. Au pairs who have attended in the past are very pleased with the meals. There is lots of variety, options and plenty of food.

A map of the Silver Bay campus can be found here.

DIRECTIONS FROM ALBANY

Please note that although The College of Saint Rose is located in Albany, NY you are taking these courses at the Silver Bay YMCA of the Adirondacks Campus, which is 80 miles (1.5 - 1.75 hours) north of Albany.

1. From Albany, Take Northway (Rte. 87) about 60 miles north to Exit 24 and Exit
2. At end of the exit ramp, turn right (east) and go up and over hill to end of road (4.5)
3. At the end of road turn left (north) onto route 9N north and go 12.3 miles
4. As you enter Silver Bay Township you pass Snug Harbor on the right
5. Silver Bay is .6 miles from Snug Harbor
6. Bear/turn right onto Silver Bay Road at large sign and drive about .25 miles
7. Follow Au Pair signs

Please note that if you need gas stop at an exit before 23

In Summary: If coming from the south or west, take the NY State Thruway to Exit 24 in Albany and proceed north for over an hour on Route 87 (the Northway) to exit 24 (yes, a second exit 24) and follow the directions above. If coming from the east, take 90 west to 87 north, then follow the directions above. Silver Bay is about 80 miles north of Albany.

TRANSPORTATION - GETTING TO SILVER BAY

CAR POOLING: Calling each other & car pooling is how about 82% of au pairs get to Silver Bay. By at least 14 days before the weekend, you will be sent a list of the other au pairs registered & their contact information. Sometimes a host parent &/or family is willing to drive & spend the weekend (e-mail aupaircourse@strose.edu for details). Our experience is that many au pairs drive and have space for riders, but no one called or e-mailed them.

WHERE YOU ARE GOING: Silver Bay of the Adirondacks Campus is 80 miles north of Albany (1.5-1.75 hours); you are NOT going to The College of Saint Rose Campus in Albany.

SILVER BAY ADDRESS: 87 Silver Bay Road, Silver Bay, NY 12874-1908.

TIMING: PLEASE note that you can not depart from Silver Bay prior to 11:30am on Sunday, so make reservation accordingly. Plan at least one and a half hours to get to the Albany Airport from Silver Bay and one hour and 45 minutes to two hours to get to the Bus Station and Train Stations.

TRAIN, BUS, AIRPLANES:

AMTRAK TRAIN services comes into Albany NY.
GREYHOUND, PETER PAN AND TRAILWAY BUS LINES all come into the same bus station in Albany.
ALBANY AIRPORT is the closest airport.

SHUTTLES FROM TRAIN, BUS AND AIRPORT

If you fly, train or bus into Albany, YOU must contact the Coxsackie Transportation Company to reserve a space on a shuttle. E-mail them at coxsackie2001@yahoo.com or call 518-731-8242. Here are the times of their shuttle service-times are subject to change, consult the shuttle company for the most current schedule. Plan to arrive early, the bus cannot wait for you.

GOING TO SILVER BAY FROM ALBANY ON FRIDAY

Times are subject to change, consult the shuttle company for the most current schedule
Albany Train Pick Up - 5:30 pm
Albany Bus Pick Up - 6:00 pm
Albany Airport Pick Up - 6:30 pm
Arrive Silver Bay - 8:00 pm

GOING TO ALBANY FROM SILVER BAY ON SUNDAY

Times are subject to change, consult the shuttle company for the most current schedule
Leave Silver Bay - 11:30 am
Arrive Albany Airport - 1:15 pm
Arrive Albany Bus - 1:45 pm
Arrive Albany Train - 2:15 pm

COST OF THE SHUTTLE: You will need to pay for the shuttle service.
Round trip (both ways) cost is $100 each person plus 15% gratuity. (Total $115.00 per person.)

IDENITIFICATION: It is your responsibility to go outside and look for the van or bus that says Coxsackie Transportation.

PAYMENT: They do NOT take credit cards. You will need cash or check payable to Wayne Parks.

OTHER SHUTTLE COMPANIES IF YOU CAN NOT MAKE THIS AU PAIR ONE:
Airport Trasnsportation - 518-374-4840 or 518-441-1523
Adirondack Cab Company - 518-585-2222
Northeast Shuttle Service - 518-235-8100, northeastshuttle@aol.com
Capitaland - 518-793-0000
City Cab - 518-793-6666
Consolidated - 518-747-5000
Lake George Taxi - 518-668-9600
Glens Falls Transportation - 518-747-9000

Click the map to get directions from Google Maps.