Athletic Retreat Venue - Albany, NY

Check out the amazing Sports facilities at Camp Schodack’s Berkshire Retreat Center

Located just 20 minutes from downtown Albany, Camp Schodack has been owned and operated by the Krouner family for 3 generations.

Located on 40 acres of open playing fields and sports facilities, the camp is surrounded by a further 60 acres of woodlands, all crisscrossed with running and hiking trails that are perfect for athletes or keen hikers to explore. The camp has a huge range of sports and activities available for groups to use, which are all complemented by wonderful facilities including large indoor and outdoor spaces, in addition to our huge dining hall and many other excellent areas you can make use of.

Operating as a summer camp from mid-June to mid-August means that the facilities are available for groups to use from May to mid-June and then late August through the fall into October.

Sports Facilities

The camp boasts an incredible range of sports facilities that are perfect for training and conditioning as well as recreational use. Spread over 40 acres guests can take advantage of tennis, basketball, soccer, volleyball, street hockey, archery, and more. There are 2 outdoor heated pools and for those looking for something more adventurous, the camp has a 5-sided climbing tower and zip-line, horseback riding, and a purpose-built go-kart track which is perfect for letting off some steam.

The entire property can be made available for exclusive use or shared by multiple groups, teams at the same time.

Find out more: https://berkshireretreatcenter.com/sports-and-athletics

Accommodation

The camp features a range of different accommodation types with the majority spread throughout 20 beautifully renovated cabins. All come with high ceilings and cooling fans as well as ensuite bathroom and shower facilities. Each cabin also features wooden decking with outdoor seating to make the most of the warm summer days and nights.

For those looking for something more private, there are a number of more intimate cabins that are perfect for couples or individuals. All come with private showers and bathrooms as well as queen beds and air-conditioning.

There is also the camps ‘Lodge’ building which features 4 bedrooms either side of a large, central common room. This building is great for groups of 3-30 and is perfect for sports teams or others that are planning to keep their guests together.

Find out more: https://berkshireretreatcenter.com/accommodation

Catering

One of the great features of the venue is the option for guests to have catered plans or to take a self-catering option. Having recently completed construction on a brand new culinary arts center, allows guests to prepare their own meals easily on-site.

If groups choose to take a catered plan then there are a number of options available that the events coordinator and chefs can put together after consultation. These can include hot meals, served buffet style, packed lunches for groups on the move or they can arrange for food trucks and other off-site catering options to be available.

The Camp’s main dining hall building can comfortably seat 500 people at once if needed. The room can be broken down into smaller dining areas and also features an outdoor patio that can sit up to 80 people.

Find out more: https://berkshireretreatcenter.com/sample-menu

Facilities

Alongside all of the amazing sports and accommodation at the camp, are the rest of the incredible facilities that are available for groups to take advantage of. Over the past 12 months, the camp has spent time and resources developing new areas that are sure to be a hit with guests. These areas include a brand new welcome center featuring smaller rooms available for more classroom-style teaching if required, as well as a large common room. There is the brand new fitness center and spin studio in addition to a games room featuring air hockey and table tennis.

Aside from the newest areas of the camp are the 500 seater amphitheater and 500 person playhouse, both perfect areas for accomodating large groups. There is the ‘Garden', which is a huge indoor basketball court and also the Rec Hall, a smaller indoor space that can accommodate 50-100 people.

Find out more: https://berkshireretreatcenter.com/new-gallery

Experience

Camp Schodack has been creating amazing summers for children and staff for over 60 years and in that time we have learned what it takes to make meaningful experiences for the people that stay with us. Whether you are looking to bond as a group, make the most of the sports and fitness facilities, or are just looking to escape to the countryside for a little ‘R & R’ then we know how to help.

Everyone that books with us get access to our core team who have years of experience working with groups of all kinds from high school and college athletes, wedding groups, and corporate retreats.

Find out more: https://berkshireretreatcenter.com/

Best High School Retreat Locations In New York

Amazing High School Retreats

Trying to find the perfect location to take a large group of young people can be a challenge. We have searched far and wide across the state of New York to bring you a list of 5 locations that cater to school groups, with the aim of bringing you a selection that we hope offers ideas and inspiration.

Each of the retreats we have listed below is in a unique location, offering something that other school retreat centers do not. Further more they all have overnight accommodation and offer a range of activities or pursuits that sets them apart from each other.

So whether you are looking for beautiful scenery, tons of activities, plenty of accommodation or all of that and then some, we think that you’ll find something here to fit the bill.

Berkshire Retreat Center at Camp Schodack

Nestled in 100 acres of privately owned woodlands and playing fields is Camp Schodack. Throughout the summer it hosts hundreds of children at its Summer Camp which has been operating for over 60 years. Before and after the summer it welcomes groups of all kinds to rent and use the facilities available. These include beautifully renovated cabins and private accommodations that can house up to 500 people, as well as a large Dining Room with on site catering and a whole wealth of activities.

We are perfectly equipped to do with large groups of young people and are the perfect locations for high school retreats, school athletics groups and religious or spiritual getaways. Our dedicated, on-site team will work with you before you arrive to create a program of activity that works for your group and will be on hand throughout your stay to make sure that your group has everything they need.

Find out more: https://berkshireretreatcenter.com/

Mt Gilead Conference Center

Welcome to Mt. Gilead! We are a Christian summer camp and retreat center located directly behind Camelback Ski Mountain in the heart of the Pennsylvania Poconos. Our retreat center operates between August 15th to June 15th (our summer camp occupies our summer months)! We offer team building activities such as high and low ropes courses, archery and even riflery for groups between 12 and 110 people. With a large basketball court, swimming pool, huge gaga court, volleyball court, soccer field, fishing & boating pond, hiking trails and beautiful indoor meeting spaces.

Mt. Gilead makes a great venue for church, school and non-profit retreats. Our group pricing is one of the most affordable in the Pocono Mountains and can be seen lower on this page. If you need a location for a group under 110 people, use our contact form on this website to get in touch with us and we will get you a custom estimate right away

Find out more: https://www.mtgileadretreat.com/

Radiant Living School at Yoga Farm

In the fall of 2018 we transitioned from a corporate/for-profit model to a nonprofit charitable, 501c3 organization; called ‘The Radiant Living School’. Our curriculum is taught at Yoga Farm, in area schools, online, and in organizations and businesses in our region. Our Radiant Living curriculum cultivates vibrant physical health, emotional balance and mental clarity, healing the root causes of suffering, and returning individuals to the stunning recognition of their own worthiness, magnificence, and the purity of their own goodness.

Two beautiful private gorges full of waterfalls run down the north and south borders of this 65-acre farm. The farm has a 30-acre organic hay field, 25 acres of mixed hard- and soft-woods, and lush pastures for livestock. A flock of peacocks and peahens live with us, as well as a few dogs. Yoga Farm members have access to our hiking trails, gorges, our pavilion as well as our yoga and meditation classes.

Find out more: https://www.yogafarm.us/

School of Rock

School of Rock is a music school for all skill levels, ages, and musical aspirations. With students ranging from toddlers to adults, School of Rock is where music students grow into real musicians. Throughout the year, School of Rock offers music camps and workshops perfect for musicians of all skill levels who play guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, and vocals.

School of Rock's music camps offer an incredible selection of experiences from beginner music camps to intermediate and advanced sessions. Our music camps often include performance boot camps, artist-themed camps, songwriting and recording, and more—there's a camp for every interest and skill level. Most music camps end with an epic live rock show performed by the campers. Check the School of Rock location closest to you for upcoming music camps and clinics that teach students not only how to play music, but also music theory, songwriting, and Rock 'n' Roll appreciation.

Find out more: https://www.schoolofrock.com/

Lake Clear Lodge

Meandering spaces in playful, healing woods and clear waters. Naturally luxurious and 4 generations of authenticity. Secluded artisan lodgings, foods from the heart, and magical activities in one transformative sense of place. Where traveling is more about connecting than visiting. 
You don't have to go anywhere; you can paddle, hike, bike, fish, and experience unique activities right on our property, from History of Beer Workshops to Cooking Classes. Enjoy spectacular sunsets and fall foliage right on our property.

Our strategic location between Saranac Lake/Lake Placid and Tupper Lake makes it effortless to explore some of the Adirondack's best activities. Within a short drive through blazing fall foliage you can explore The Wild Center, a historic downtown, the Olympic Village, and so much more.

Find out more: https://www.lakeclearlodge.com/