Baldwin Center High and Low Ropes courses
Erin Gray, BRYMCA
Action at the Baldwin Adventure Center at Camp Knickerbocker. Courtesy of BRYMCA
Have you ever experienced climbing a high ladder and zip-lining back to the ground? How about balancing on a moving log beam while walking across to the other side? Did you know that the Boothbay Region YMCA offers these adventures along with a full high and low ropes course right here in our community as an extension of Camp Knickerbocker?
When the Y began its summer camp in 1956, it was located on the Back Narrows Road in Boothbay. While offering a new summer camp experience for youth in the community was welcomed, the location held challenges for programming. The move to Barter’s Island Road was a strategic effort to allow for fresh water swimming. Now, with 65 acres, the property includes the main Camp K campus, Jackson Island (located in between Little and Big Knickerbocker lakes), the Jackson House, and the Baldwin Adventure Center w
Financial aid creates summer fun
Allyson Goodwin, Director of Development Sat, 03/13/2021 - 8:00am
“We don’t know what we’d do without Camp K.nWe hope you’ll support the Y’s efforts to serve more working families this year!” – Dana and Eben Wilson. Courtesy of BRYMCA
This seems like a great time of the year to think about the summer, and when we think about summer, we think about Camp Knickerbocker! Camp K has been a staple in our community for 36 years. Located on 65 lake-front acres right here in Boothbay, Camp K provides children opportunities to learn, grow, thrive, and build meaningful relationships. Every child deserves that feeling a sense of belonging, respect, and the ability to learn and play in a safe and beautiful space.