2025-05-14T07:37:48+00:00 2024-12-31 161131146 Bonadio & Co LLP 171 Sullys Trail Pittsford NY 14534 990 2024-01-01 135604788 SILVER BAY ASSOCIATION FOR CHRISTIAN CONFERENCES AND TRAINING SILV 5184388501 87 Silver Bay Road Silver Bay NY 12874 Maletta Hourigan CFO 5184388501 2025-05-14 true true Jeffrey Paille P01378272 5853811000 2025-05-14 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Silver Bay YMCA Peter Doliber 87 Silver Bay Road Silver Bay NY 12874 16614599 false X WWW.SILVERBAY.ORG X 1941 NY Silver Bay Association for Christian Conference and Training (doing business as Silver Bay YMCA) is a charitable organization that serves individuals, families, and conferences regardless of faith, religion, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or ability to pay full costs with opportunities to renew, refresh, and nurture their spirit, mind, and body. Silver Bay is dedicated to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. 18 19 346 182 0 4500413 4839191 4570355 5302734 1498283 1068878 156950 159231 10726001 11370034 30782 8000 0 5391737 5742815 0 231085 5188119 5318399 10610638 11069214 115363 300820 45966104 46688189 3556236 3027457 42409868 43660732 Silver Bay Association for Christian Conference and Training's (doing business as Silver Bay YMCA) mission is to foster relationships, strengthen communities, and nurture spirit, mind and body for all. IMPACT: Because of Silver Bay YMCA, personal and family bonds are stronger. People are more connected, respectful, and caring. they have the confidence to develop to their full potential; and to positively impact the communities in which they work and live. As a result, communities are more dynamic, inclusive and diverse. As stewards of Lake George, we inspire people to be stewards of the environment while they are visiting our magnificent campus and in their home communities. false false 9351746 8000 5302734 See Schedule O 9351746 true true false true false true false false false true true false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 58 0 true 346 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 18 19 false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true true true true true true false false NY X X MALETTA HOURIGAN 5185438833 87 SILVER BAY ROAD SILVER BAY NY 12874 Elise Walton Chair Elect 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Jeremy Fischer Secretary 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Joel Wattenbarger Chair 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Kathy Wilson Vice Chair 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Melissa Adams Treasurer 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Morris Peters Vice Chair 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Beth Whitaker Trustee 1.0 X 0 0 0 David Kaiser Trustee 1.0 X 0 0 0 Denise Carter Trustee 1.0 X 0 0 0 Dominic Colafati Trustee 1.0 X 0 0 0 Jack Mangiante Trustee 1.0 X 0 0 0 Kaley Bell Trustee 1.0 X 0 0 0 Malcolm Lee Trustee 1.0 X 0 0 0 Matthew Crusey Trustee 1.0 X 0 0 0 Michelle Hay Trustee 1.0 X 0 0 0 Nicole Bostic Trustee 1.0 X 0 0 0 Paul Nasrani Trustee 1.0 X 0 0 0 Thomas Schaffer Trustee 1.0 X 0 0 0 Maletta Hourigan Chief Financial Officer 40.0 X 117794 0 19643 Peter Doliber Chief Executive Officer 40.0 X 183736 0 50757 Charles Walter Lender VP of Development & Government Relations 40.0 X 106926 0 18152 Lucas Callahan Vice President of Guest Experience 40.0 X 135002 0 324 543458 0 88876 4 false true false Morris & Company LLP 450 Park Avenue South 12th Floor New York NY 10016 Employer Retention Credit advisory services 233648 Atherton Painting Main Street Lake George NY 12845 Painting 192756 0 422110 0 1557658 2859423 4839191 Childcare Revenue -- Infant/Toddler/Preschool 624410 138411 138411 5164323 5164323 0 0 5302734 548222 548222 0 0 5721084 500 5200928 0 520156 500 520656 520656 0 148743 43637 105106 105106 Miscellaneous 813410 54125 54125 0 0 0 0 0 54125 11370034 5356859 0 1173984 8000 8000 0 0 329155 329155 4536861 3845430 522315 169116 196896 143734 53162 0 347245 283593 54593 9059 332658 259062 61596 12000 10324 10324 27893 2893 25000 312116 0 312116 0 116585 116585 215676 179445 19752 16479 416822 416822 72445 64499 2703 5243 181461 167661 13800 69479 0 69479 0 1438088 1438088 344478 333528 10950 FOOD PURCHASES 727435 727435 PROGRAMS 205495 205495 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 489218 489218 BUILDINGS - REPAIRS & MAINT 174844 174844 516040 495414 1438 19188 11069214 9351746 1486383 231085 21837 12113 2604813 1952752 4295 0 8671 35807 0 0 0 0 81449 85257 104726 94336 46160999 19177126 27781294 26983873 15350265 17524051 0 0 8754 0 45966104 46688189 365145 495317 677070 173977 0 0 0 0 2505267 2358163 0 0 8754 0 3556236 3027457 35487044 36538354 6922824 7122378 42409868 43660732 45966104 46688189 300820 950044 0 X false true true false X 5678602 4958583 4307809 4500413 4839191 24284598 0 0 5678602 4958583 4307809 4500413 4839191 24284598 9036633 15247965 352866 634598 398294 472611 548222 2406591 0 0 0 0 0 0 17192 175465 181847 216740 148743 739987 27431176 70414093 0.55586 0.49736 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 OTHER INCOME Special Events Revenue 2019 Amount : $0 2020 Amount : $0 2021 Amount: $0 2022 Amount: $0 Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other Revenue Insurance Proceeds 2020 Amount: $ 4,632 2021 Amount: $57,398 2022 Amount: $19,313 Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other Income Sales of Inventory 2019 Amount: $203,000 2020 Amount: $ 12,560 2021 Amount: $118,067 2022 Amount: $162,534 2023 Amount: $216,740 Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other Income DESCRIPTION - INSURANCE PROCEEDS, COLUMN A - 4632.0, COLUMN B - 57398.0, COLUMN C - 19313.0, COLUMN D - , COLUMN E - , COLUMN F - 81343.0; DESCRIPTION - SALE OF INVENTORY, COLUMN A - 12560.0, COLUMN B - 118067.0, COLUMN C - 162534.0, COLUMN D - 216740.0, COLUMN E - 148743.0, COLUMN F - 658644.0; RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false false false false true 2717 false false false 2717 false Schedule C, Part IV Description of Lobbying Activities Silver Bay Association for Christian Conference and Training (doing business as Silver Bay YMCA) does not directly engage in lobbying efforts. Approximately 30% of our annual dues paid to The Alliance of New York State YMCA's, Inc. are used by The Alliance for lobbying activities. Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE LOBBYING ACTIVITY Silver Bay Association for Christian Conferences and Training (doing business as Silver Bay YMCA) does not directly engage in lobbying efforts. Approximately 30% of our annual dues paid to The Alliance of New York State YMCA's are used by the Alliance for lobbying activities 1 360060 624369 7142651 true true 1409170 126300 0 1535470 1327211 81959 0 1409170 1174211 153000 0 1327211 927601 246610 0 1174211 699893 227708 0 927601 1.0 false false 199581 199581 37580484 16014272 21566212 8255679 3162854 5092825 125255 125255 26983873 12363715 950044 43637 993681 11370034 0 0 11370034 11112851 43637 43637 11069214 0 0 11069214 Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment funds The endowment distribution policy denies withdrawal of the initial gift. the Association's policy permits a spending of income and investment appreciation for purposes designated by the donors. Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2(d) Other revenues in audited financial statements not in form 990 Cost of goods sold from retail operation - 43637 Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2(d) Other expenses in audited financial statements not in form 990 Cost of goods sold from retail operation - 43637 true Costello Memorial Scholarship 1 1000 0 FMV n/a Peter Neal Scholarship 7 6000 0 FMV n/a Timmerman 1 1000 0 FMV n/a Schedule I, Part IV Supplemental Information Part I, Line 2 - Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds in U.S.: Scholarships granted to individuals are meant to further the charitable purpose of Silver Bay Association for Christian Conferences and Training (doing business as Silver Bay YMCA). Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds. Scholarships granted to individuals are means to further the charitable purpose of Silver Bay Association for Christian Conferences and Training (doing business as Silver Bay YMCA). X false false X X X false false false false false false false false false Peter Doliber Chief Executive Officer 183736 0 0 0 0 0 28875 0 21882 0 234493 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Housing allowance or residence for personal use Part I, Line 1A: The CEO lives on campus and does not receive a housing allowance. The CEO paid $7,800 in 2024 for this benefit. Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Relevant information regarding compensation benefits CEO received a housing stipend as part of his yearly salary. Amount included in his taxable compensation. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body The 990 is prepared by our third-party accounting firm. The 990 is then reviewed by the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and the Audit Committee. Thereafter, the 990 is then given to the full board of Trustees for review prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy SILVER BAY YMCA HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IN PLACE. EACH YEAR THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REQUIRES ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND KEY EMPLOYEES TO READ AND SIGN OFF ON THE POLICY. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AS THE ASSOCIATION CONDUCTS BUSINESS; THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED IF THE ASSOCIATION NEEDS TO CONDUCT BUSINESS WITH A BOARD MEMBER OR ONE OF ITS ASSOCIATES. IT IS NOT THE PRACTICE OF THE ASSOCIATION TO CONDUCT BUSINESS WITH A BOARD MEMBER; BUT IF IT IS DEEMED BENEFICIAL AND RESPONSIBLE TO DO SO, SILVER BAY FOLLOWS THE FOLLOWING STEPS: THE BOARD MEMBER INVOLVED IN THE BUSINESS TRANSACTION MUST EXCUSE THEMSELVES FROM ANY DISCUSSION OR RELATED VOTE. THEY MUST UPDATE THEIR CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM TO NOTE THE EXTENT OF THE BUSINESS AND THE LENGTH OF TIME THE TRANSACTION WILL TAKE PLACE. IF THERE IS A DISCUSSION THAT IS RELEVANT TO THE OPERATIONS OR POLICIES OF THE ASSOCIATION AND A BOARD MEMBER MAY HAVE INFLUENCE OR A DIRECT INVOLVEMENT WITH CIRCUMSTANCE, THEY MUST MAKE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THIS. THEY WILL THEN EXCUSE THEMSELVES FROM THE DISCUSSION AND RELATED VOTE. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE ALSO REVIEWS ALL UPDATE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES AND INFORMS THE FULL BOARD ACCORDINGLY. IF A CASE WHERE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DEEMED TO CREATE A REAL OR PERCIEVED BENEFIT TO THE DISCLOSURER, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE WOULD MAKE A RECOMMENDATION TO THE FULL BOARD AS TO WHAT ADDITIONAL STEPS ARE NEEDED. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official The CEO compensation committee reviews and recommends the compensation package for the Chief Executive Officer. Comparable data is utilized in the process and records are kept of the process. The full Board of Trustees vote on the compensation package and gives final approval. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees The CEO reviews and approves the compensation package for the CFO, and VP positions. The CEO and CFO reviews and approves the compensation package for the other employees. Comparable data is utilized in the process and records are kept of the process. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, ad financial statements are available upon request at the organization's business office located at 87 Silver Bay Road, Silver Bay, NY 12874. Inquiries should be sent Attention: CFO, Silver Bay YMCA, 87 Silver Bay Road, Silver Bay, NY 12874. Form 990, Part VIII, Line 2f Other Program Service Revenue Other Program Revenue - Total Revenue: 5164323, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 5164323, Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ; - Total Revenue: , Related or Exempt Function Revenue: , Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ; FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A Program Service Accomplishments FOR OVER 123 YEARS, SILVER BAY ASSOCIATION FOR CHRISTIAN CONFERENCES AND TRAINING (DOING BUSINESS AS SILVER BAY YMCA) HAS BEEN A LOCATION FOR CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, AND OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO GATHER FOR CONFERENCES AND RETREATS. SILVER BAY NOT ONLY PROVIDES ROOM AND BOARD FOR CONFERENCES, BUT SUPPORTS THEM WITH MANY PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES WHICH IMPACT PARTICIPANTS IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS: -DEVELOP WHOLESOME AND SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE VALUES FOR DAILY LIVING, DEVELOPS MORAL AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOR BASED ON CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES. AS A YMCA, WE ARE FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, FOR HEALTHY LIVING, AND FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. -ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: OUR YMCA IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN. WE BELIEVE THAT ALL YOUTHS DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE TO THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL. WE STRIVE TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE CULTIVATE THE VALUES, SKILLS, AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, BETTER HEALTH, AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT. OUR YMCA PROGRAMS OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. EXPENSES INCLUDE SUBSIDIES AND DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THAT MAKE PARTICIPATION POSSIBLE FOR THE YOUNG PEOPLE WE ENGAGE. -HEALTHY LIVING: THE YMCA IS A LEADING VOICE ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. WE CREATE OPPORUNITIES FOR FAMILIES TO COME TOGETHER, TO ENRICH THEIR RELATIONSHIPS, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH, AND DEEPEN THEIR FAITH AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, FUN, AND SHARED INTERESTS. AS A RESULT, PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY, LOCALLY AND GLOBALLY, ARE RECEIVING THE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE, AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE GREATER HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT AS OUR NATION STRUGGLES WITH AN OBESITY CRISIS, FAMILIES STRUGGLE WITH WORK/LIFE BALANCE, CHILDREN STRUGGLE WITH FINDING THEIR OWN IDENTITY IN AN INCREASINGLY COMPLEX WORLD AND INDIVIDUALS SEARCH FOR PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. OUR PROGRAMS ARE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE, AND OPEN TO ALL FAITHS, BACKGROUNDS, ABILITIES, AND INCOME LEVELS; WE ARE OPEN TO ALL PEOPLE. WE PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE WHO OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE FACED ECONOMIC BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATE. -ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY; OUR YMCA BELIEVES IN GIVING BACK AND SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS. WE HAVE BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS FOR MORE THAN 123 YEARS. WE OFFER VARIOUS YMCA PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE; AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING, ARTS AND CRAFTS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND "SAFE HARBOR" ACTIVITIES (WHILE PARENTS ARE WORKING); VARIOUS SPIRITUAL LIFE ACTIVITIES (NO COST CLERGY RESPITE, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S PRAYER GROUPS, BOOK STUDY, SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP, GRIEF COUNSELING, CHURCH SERVICES, MARRIAGE CEREMONIES AND FUNERAL SERVICES, BAPTISMS AND OTHER RELIGIOUS/SPIRITUAL SERVICES); NO-COST MILITARY RESPITE FOR VETERANS (AND THEIR FAMILIES) RETURNING FROM OVERSEAS DEPLOYMENT; NO-COST RESPITE FOR PEOPLE UNDERGOING CANCER TREATMENT; NO-COST OR REDUCED RATE VACATIONS MADE POSSIBLE FOR FAMILIES TO EXPERIENCE A VACATION; NO-COST RESPITE FIRST RESPONDERS PROGRAM FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND THEIR FAMILY; NO-COST RESPITE FOR FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE FAMILY RETREAT PROGRAM. THESE ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF HOW WE DELIVER TRAINING, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT THAT EMPOWER OUR NEIGHBORS TO AFFECT CHANGE, BRIDGE GAPS, AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES. PROGRAMS: BROOKSIDE TRINITY RESPITE PROGRAM SERVES AS A PASTOR'S RESPITE CENTER OFFERING ROOM, BOARD, AND PERSONAL SPACE FOR STUDY AND PRAYER. SUPPORT SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES ARE ALSO PROVIDED FOR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS AT NO COST TO THE INDIVIDUAL. APPROXIMATELY 962 PEOPLE SERVED. SPIRITUAL LIFE PROGRAMS PROVIDE A WIDE VARIETY OF SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDING PASTORAL COUNSELING, CAREER COUNSELING, MARRIAGE RECOVERY, WORSHIP SERVICES, WEDDINGS, MEMORIAL SERVICES, CLASSES, GRIEVING, AND PRAYER GROUPS. APPOXIMATELY 5,420 INDIVIDUALS SERVED. -SILVER BAY YMCA OFFERS A NO COST RESPITE GETAWAY TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY CANCER. WE PARTNER WITH SEVERAL HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS INCLUDING GLENS FALLS HOSPITAL AND HUDSON HEADWATERS HEALTH NETWORK INC., WHO IDENTIFY PATIENTS IN NEED, AND SILVER BAY YMCA IN TURN PROVIDES THE FOOD, LODGING AND ACTIVITIES AT NO COST. MORE THAN 96 INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES RECEIVED SERVICES. THE PROGRAMS GIVE INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECONNECT, GROW SPIRITUALLY, MENTALLY, AND EMOTIONALLY DURING A VERY DIFFICULT TIME IN THEIR LIVES. THE SERVICES ARE VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $12,704. -SILVER BAY YMCA OFFERS ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR PROGRAMS AT NO COST TO THEM. 18 INDIVIDUALS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO RENEW AND RELAX IN AN ATMOSPHERE THAT PROVIDED PROGRAMMING THAT HELPED INDIVIDUALS TO USE OUR PROGRAMS, RECONNECT WITH THEIR FAMILIES BEFORE OR AFTER DEPLOYMENT; ALLOWED USE OF FACILITIES TO HELP THE INDIVIDUALS FIND COMFORT THROUGH OUR SPIRITUAL PROGRAMS AND TO GROW BOTH MENTALLY AND EMOTIONALLY. THE SERVICES ARE VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $2,198. -SILVER BAY YMCA OFFERS A NO COST FIRST RESPONDERS RESPITE PROGRAM TO FIRST RESPONDERS (FIREFIGHTERS, POLICE OFFICERS, PARAMEDICS, AND EMT'S) WHO GIVE THEIR LIFE IN SERVICE. THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS FIRST RESPONDERS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS TO FOCUS ON ONE ANOTHER AND ENJOY TIME TOGETHER MAKING MEMORIES THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME. APPROXIMATELY 17 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $1,844. -AS PART OF SILVER BAY YMCA'S MISSION TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON ITS COMMUNITY, SILVER BAY OFFERS THE VACATIONS MADE POSSIBLE PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES LOCAL FAMILIES WHO MAY NOT HAVE THE FINANCIAL ABILITY TO ENJOY A VACATION IN THE ADIRONDACKS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY FOR REST AND RENEWAL. UNDERSTANDING THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES THAT THESE FAMILIES FACE, SILVER BAY YMCA IS HONORED TO PROVIDE THIS OPPORTUNITY AT NO COST, GIVING THESE FAMILIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECONNECT WITH ONE ANOTHER AND ENJOY A REPRIEVE FROM THE STRESSES ASSOCIATED WITH EVERYDAY LIFE. IN ADDITION, SILVER BAY YMCA EXPANDED VACATIONS MADE POSSIBLE TO INCLUDE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE PROVIDED ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO PATIENTS AND PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, OR WHO HAVE SUFFERED FINANCIALLY AS A RESULT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. APPROXIMATELY 8 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED, VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $300. -SILVER BAY YMCA OFFERS A FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE FAMILY RETREAT PROGRAM TO GIVE FAMILIES WHO ARE CURRENTLY FOSTERING OR HAVE RECENTLY ADOPTED THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER AND BOND IN A SAFE AND FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT. APPROXIMATELY 107 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED, VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $12,532. -THE TICONDEROGA COMMUNITY EARLY LEARNING CENTER OFFERS A CURRICULUM-BASED CHILD CARE PROGRAM FOR INFANTS TO PRESCHOOL. THIS PROGRAM PROIDES CHILDREN WITH A PROGRAM THAT NOT ONLY MEETS DEVELOPMENT NEEDS OF THEIR AGE GROUP, BUT A PROGRAM THAT MEETS THE NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUAL CHILD. THE CREATIVE CURRICULUM BUILDS CHILDREN'S CONFIDENCE, CREATIVITY, AND CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS THROUGH HAND-ON PLAY-BASED EXPLORATION. INFANT AGE GROUP FOCUS ON PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, TODDLERS AGE GROUP FOSTERS LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT, MOTOR SKILLS, AND EARLY SOCIAL SKILLS, AND PRESCHOOL AGE GROUP FOCUS FOSTERS CREATIVITY, INDEPENDENCE, SOCIAL SKILLS, EARLY LITERACY, AND MATH SKILLS. APPROXIMATELY 20 CHILDREN WERE SERVED. -DAY CAMP IS PROVIDED DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS TO PROVIDE YOUTH WITH SAFE, WHOLESOME AND POSITIVE ACTIVITIES THAT FOCUS ON THE CORE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. THIS PROGRAM ALSO BENEFITS WORKING PARENTS BY RELIEVING THE STRESS OF BALANCING WORK AND LIFE ISSUES KNOWING THEIR CHILDREN ARE IN A SAFE AND POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT. MORE THAN $21,816 IN SCHOLARSHIPS WAS PROVIDED FOR THIS PROGRAM. APPROXIMATELY 359 CHILDREN SERVED DURING THE SUMMER SEASON. -THE SILVER BAY YMCA TEEN CENTER IS A SAFE AND WHOLESOME PLACE FOR YOUTH, WHERE STUDENTS INTERACT WITH THEIR PEERS ON A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD, CARING ADULTS PROVIDE A SAFETY NET OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, FUN, FELLOWSHIP, SELF-DISCOVERY FLOURISH. STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO A VARIETY OF RECRETIONAL ACTIVITIES: FROM OPEN GYM TO ARTS AND CRAFTS, HOMEWORK HELP, AND THE YMCA LEADERS CLUB PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ANY TEEN IN THE NORTH COUNTRY IN GRADES 6 THROUGH 12 AT NO COST. THE TEEN CENTER IS ALSO MADE AVAILABLE TO OTHER COMMUNITY GROUPS AT NO COST FOR ACTIVITIES THAT INCLUDE: SENIOR CITIZEN RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY YOUTH TEAM SPORT TRAINING AND PRACTICE. APPROXIMATELY 205 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM. -YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT IS A PROGRAM THAT DEVELOPS LEADERSHIP ABILITIES AND POLITICAL AWARENESS ABILITIES IN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND HELPS THEM BECOME GOOD CITIZENS THROUGH LEARNING AND EXPERIENCING OUR DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATIVE PROCESS. ADDITIONALLY, THEY LEARN THE SKILLS OF NEGOTIATING, WRITING AND ORAL DEBATE SKILLS. THIS PROGRAM ALSO GIVES TEENS POSITIVE ROLE MODELS AND HELPS THEM DEV FORM 990, PART 1, LINE 1 SUMMARY SILVER BAY ASSOCIATION FOR CHRISTIAN CONFERENCES AND TRAINING (DOING BUSINESS AS SILVER BAY YMCA) IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND CONFERENCES REGARDLESS OF FAITH, RELIGION, GENDER, ETHNICITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, OR ABILITY TO PAY FULL COSTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO RENEW, REFRESH, AND NUTURE THEIR SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. SILVER BAY IS DEDICATED TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 ORGANIZATION MISSION SILVER BAY ASSOCIATION FOR CHRISTIAN CONFERENCES AND TRAINING (DOING BUSINESS AS SILVER BAY YMCA) MISSION IS TO FOSTER RELATIONSHIPS, STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES, AND NURTURE SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY FOR ALL. IMPACT: BECAUSE OF SILVER BAY YMCA, PERSONAL AND FAMILY BONDS ARE STRONGER. PEOPLE ARE MORE CONNECTED, RESPECTFUL, AND CARING. THEY HAVE THE CONFIDENCE TO DEVELOP TO THEIR FULL POTENTIAL; AND TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY WORK AND LIVE. AS A RESULT, COMMUNITIES ARE MORE DYNAMIC, INCLUSIVE AND DIVERSE. AS STEWARDS OF LAKE GEORGE, WE INSPIRE PEOPLE TO BE STEWARDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT WHILE THEY ARE VISITING OUR MAGNIFICENT CAMPUS AND IN THEIR HOME COMMUNTIES.