2018 Grad Student Retreat

The Grad Retreat is an exciting weekend getaway for current RPI graduate students. Located in the heart of the Adirondacks, students will travel to Silver Bay YMCA located on beautiful Lake George! For only $40, this fun-filled weekend trip includes transportation, lodging, meals, and access to a variety of activities. Make your reservation soon, as limited spots are available for this trip! We are unable to accommodate guests/spouses for this trip.

Grad Retreat Tickets will be available for purchase beginning Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. until Friday, June 1, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.

Please note that by signing-up for the Grad Retreat that you are 100% certain that you will be able to attend. If for some reason something does come up, however, please notify Colleen Smith ASAP for a refund so we can fill the spot with someone from the wait list.   

Pre-trip Meeting: Friday, June 15, 2018 at noon, Location TBD

Tentative Grad Retreat Weekend Itinerary
Friday, June 22, 2018
3:00pm Depart from RPI 
4:30pm Arrive at Silverbay YMCA, check-in, group introductions, explore campus
5:30pm Dinner
7:00pm Evening activities such as kickball, nature center, low-ropes course, free time, etc. 

Saturday, June 23, 2018
7:30 -9am Breakfast
9-noon Morning activities such as hiking, kayaking, swimming, etc. 
Noon Lunch 
1-4pm Afternoon activities such as hiking, kayaking, swimming, etc. 
4-5:30pm Return to Silver Bay lodge 
5:30pm Dinner
7pm Bonfire and s'mores 

Sunday, June 24, 2018
7:30 - 9am Breakfast 
11am Depart Silverbay 
12:30pm Arrive back at RPI     

To learn more about Silver Bay YMCA, visit http://www.silverbay.org/

For questions, please contact Colleen Smith, Dean of the Graduate Experience, at smithc15@rpi.edu (276-8022) or James Bradbury, Assistant Director of Recreation, Outdoor Programs, bradbj@rpi.edu (276-4581)