Board Game Convention and Geek Adventure Camp
August 6-10th, 2025
Location: YMCA Convention Center – Y at Watson Woods, 9620 Dry Run Road Painted Post, NY 14870
** Click Here to visit the Y at Watson Woods Website **
2026 Tentative Dates: Aug. 5-9th, 2026
We are an annual fun-for-the-whole-family tabletop board game convention and geek adventure camp located in the very heart of the Finger Lakes in Upstate NY. In addition to tabletop games, LARP, and RPG’s, other activities include primitive woodcraft, axe throwing, climbing wall, finger lakes nature trails, wading creek, archery, miniature painting, crafts such as leatherworking, ceramics, and tie dye, disc golf, pickleball, corn hole, GaGa ball, table tennis, giant lego construction zone, basketball, volleyball, and more.
The Y at Watson Woods is a 400-acre family event and retreat center in New York’s stunning Southern Finger Lakes region. Corning, Watkins Glen, and Hammondsport are just minutes away, serving as the perfect places to enjoy Seneca Lake, Keuka Lake, Wineries & Cider Houses, Watkins Glen International Speedway, Watkins Glenn State Park, the Corning Museum of Glass, Corning’s Gaffer District world famous for glass blowing, and the natural beauty and rolling hills of the Southern Tier.
REGISTRATION - How do I sign up?
Registration is as easy as 1, 2, 3... choose the options that work best for you!
Step 1 - Choose Your Admission,
Step 2 - Choose Your Lodging,
Step 3 - Choose Your Meals,
Step 4 - Plan games in advance! Use tabletop scheduling software to invite others to join you for a game before you arrive!
Ready to start? Click on the block links below for more information on each Step.
We are moving to a new venue this year, the Y at Watson Woods, on 400 Acres in Painted Post, NY. While most of the pictures reflect all the fun we have had at our prior camp venue, please check out this video to see our new venue for 2025!
Join our public Facebook group *Click Here*
It’s great for keeping up on announcements, planning with other attendees, and asking questions. It’s also our primary form of timely communication prior to and during camp, including changes to schedules, and other general announcments.
Click a topic below for more information...
24/7 Board Gaming
Grab a casual pickup game at any time. Tables will be available 24 hours a day, all week long in the Castle (Main Lodge dining hall).
Advance Board Game Planning: Schedule to play or lead board games, RPG’s, and events by clicking “SCHEDULING GAMES”.
What are others saying?
"I want to thank you guys for everything you do for this event. It has sparked an interest in Dylan that I didn't even realize he was so interested in. He has even started an after-school D&D club at his school and is a proud little DM!" ~ Amy L
Great Escape on the Lakes
"The Most Adventurous Experience Ever"
The Community Board Game Network is a not-for-profit humanitarian organization that utilizes creativity, adventure, and board gaming to add value to local communities. All funds collected are used for expenses related to Great Escape on the Lake. Our desire is to be able to fairly cover the expenses of those providing services for us. *Application process underway for 501(c) status.
Refunds, less a 10% convenience fee, are provided up until July 1st. All purchases are final after July 1st.