GEOTL25 Redux "Lake Edition"
Board Game Convention and Geek Adventure Camp
Sept. 24-27th, 2025
Wed, Sept. 24 thru Sat, Sept. 27th (checkout Sun, Sept. 28th if lodging).
If you can only attend one day,
the “Big Day of Fun” will be Sat, Sept. 27th!
FREE admission
Lodging & Meals Available: Lodging is $30/night, and meals are $8 / $9 / $10 for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Location: Lamoka Lake, Bradford, NY
Facebook Event Link:
https://www.facebook.com/share/16CxGrf352/
Please email any questions to GEOTL@GreatEscapeAdventures.net
Dear GEA Community, Game Masters, Adventure Guides, and Volunteers,
We want to celebrate YOU! Join us for a GEA Community Gathering & Volunteer Appreciation on Lamoke Lake! The “Lake Edition” Board Game Convention & Geek Adventure Camp won’t have vendors or office hours, however we will have our Board Game Library, door prizes, community puzzle, miniature painting paints and brushes, LARP lessons & special quest, boating, archery, axe throwing, and we’ll be playing “Blood on the Clocktower” every evening! We would love to grab a tabletop game with you! Bring your favorite book, a new game you are creating, painting canvas, boat, fishing gear, lawn games, or anything else that you think would be fun to enjoy the beginning of this Fall season on the lake with us!
Please RSVP as soon as you are thinking you might be able to attend so that the camp can plan meals.
This Great Escape on the Lakes “Lake Edition” will include planning for GEOTL 2026 in August. GEOTL is our annual fun-for-the-whole-family tabletop board game convention and geek adventure camp located in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate NY every Summer in August. Anyone interested in participating will be able to share with us their thoughts and feedback.
New for 2026 will be a tabletop board game design contest – rewarding things like a free mentoring session with published industry experts, such as Rob Dougherty, CEO of Wise Wizard Games! In addition to tabletop games, LARP, and RPG’s, Great Escape on the Lakes includes collaboration with board game designers, workshops, attendee-led events, and board game playtesting.
Board Game Convention and Geek Adventure Camp
August 19-23rd, 2026
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 Finger Lakes region of Upstate NY. In addition to tabletop games, LARP, and RPG’s, there will be other engaging activities, including collaboration with board game designers, workshops, attendee-led events, and board game playtesting. This event also includes primitive woodcraft, axe throwing, climbing wall, Finger Lakes nature trails, wading creek, archery, miniature painting, leatherworking, disc golf, pickleball, corn hole, GaGa ball, giant lego construction zone, and more. Join us for the whole event or join us for any day that works best!
The Y at Watson Woods is a YMCA 400-acre family event and retreat center. 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.
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
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!
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.