Outdoor Adventure Course

at the Saratoga Springs branch.

Adventure begins here!

Step outside your comfort zone, challenge yourself and find your sense of adventure at the Y’s outdoor adventure course.

The outdoor adventure course at the Saratoga Springs branch offers adults and children opportunities for personal growth, increased self-esteem, and a heightened sense of one’s self. 

Course Information:

• There are 2 levels of the course with 11 obstacles.
  • Level 1 shows your courage
  • Level 2 shows your strength
• 300 foot Zip Line
• 4 options of 50 foot rock wall
• Dangle Duo: partner climb on traditional belay using strategy to get to the top.

The course is available for: 

• Group Course Rental of 10-30 people 
• Birthday Parties (Restrictions apply based on weight and ability level. See below for details.)
• Special Events

Group Course Rental:

• Group of 12 people for a 3 hour time slot: $450 ($25 per person for each additional person)
• Add on Dangle Duo: $50 (This will add on an hour to your group event.)
• Team Building Program: $150 for 2 hours (Add on to group course rental or purchase on its own. Additional $75 for groups over 25.)
  A strong team equals great potential. Improve communication and collaboration, inspire creative problem solving and enhance leadership growth. Our staff will take time to develop a customized program based on areas you wish to develop. 

Birthday Parties:

• 3 hour party time slot
• Choose from Saturday or Sunday
• Cost: $450 for group of 12. ($25 per person for each additional person)
• CLICK here to RESERVE your Party Slot.

Rules, Restrictions, and Must Haves

• All participants must be between 65 and 250 lbs to do the Zip Line.
• All participants must be between 50 and 270 lbs to do the low and high elements.
• All participants must be physically capable and able to fit in a harness determined by the Ropes Course staff to do the Rock Wall.
• An “Awareness of Risk and Release from Liability” waiver must be signed by each participant or the participant’s parent/guardian
• Harnesses, helmets and other required safety gear must be worn at all times
• While traveling the course:
  • 1 participant on an element
  • Up to 3 participants on a platform
• Participants must follow the directions/instructions of the Saratoga Regional YMCA Adventure Course Staff at all times
• The Saratoga Regional YMCA Adventure Course Staff have the right to dismiss any participant at any time
• This activity is not recommended for those who are pregnant and those with pre-existing heart or spinal conditions

BE PREPARED

• Bring a sense of adventure
• Bring your signed “Awareness or Risk and Release of Liability”
• Bring a full water bottle
• You must have closed toe shoes – no sandals including crocks and closed toe sandals
• For those climbing the second level, tall socks are recommended
• Dress weather appropriate – consider layers
• Anything that dangles has the potential to get caught in equipment – please keep long hair tied back, avoid loose fitting clothing, and dangling jewelry
• Apply any sunscreen or bug spray before arriving at the  course
• Please keep in mind that our bathrooms are located in our main building
• Be ready to listen and follow staff instructions

Contact Us

For more information, please contact Kristi Savage, Senior Program Director, at 518-583-9622 ext. 123, or Kristi.Savage@srymca.org.