Outdoor activities groups near Saratoga Springs, NY

Are you a parent who practices attachment parenting and are now facing the challenges of the empty nest stage? Join our Meetup to connect with like-minded individuals who understand your unique parenting style. Share your experiences, offer support, and navigate the transition to an empty nest together. Whether you're struggling with letting go or excited for this new chapter, this group is a safe space to discuss your feelings and gain valuable insight from others who have been through the same journey. Let's come together to embrace this new stage of parenting with compassion and understanding.

This is a social support network for people who want to make friends and share fun activities. WHY: Building social ties and staying active are the keys to happiness, at any age! Our big picture goal is to build and maintain a healthy and friendly community. WHO: Open to anyone. WHERE: Most of our events are in the greater Glens Falls, NY area. Basically Warren, Washington, and Saratoga Counties; with a few trips to Lake George and deeper into the Adirondacks of course! WHAT: We organize a variety of events, from bike rides and hikes to hockey and trivia nights. Basically we are open to anything you can convince an organizer to do, but trying to lean towards the "active and social". PRIVACY: 1\. Privacy and safety are critical to creating a fun and safe atmosphere at our events\. It can seem a little counter\-intuitive\, but a critical part of that is actually knowing who you are talking to\. Hopefully this helps explain \#2 and \#3 below\. 2\. Please use a recognizable head\-shot\, and your real first name and first letter of your last name\, in your profile\. For example: John A\. \(Exceptions can be made for privacy if you have a very uncommon or recognizable first name\, or if you have a specific stalking concern\. Contact an organizer\.\)
 3\. If your profile has been inactive for more than six months\, you will be removed from the group\. This is to protect your privacy\, and the privacy of the remaining active members\. You are welcome to rejoin the group at any time\. 4\. This is a "private" group on Meetup; meaning that Meetup users who are not in the group cannot see the group membership list\, or who is attending what events\. That's all it means\, and it's very minimal protection\. It doesn't prevent bad actors from joining the group\. Please use common sense safety rules when interacting with Meetup strangers\, both online and in person\. BEHAVIOR: 1\. No\-showing to events takes up a spot someone else could have used\. It's not cool\. Life happens to everybody\, but please give everyone the courtesy of changing your RSVP\. 2\. We will not tolerate any form of stalking\, harassing\, demeaning\, or just douchy behavior\, either on line\, via message\, or in person\. You will be removed and blocked from the group\. 3\. This is not a dating group\!  This is a social support group\.  There's a huge difference\. People are comfortable coming to our events because they trust that it won't be a meat market\.  The other organizers and I are very serious about this\, and please understand that we will remove people from the group if they are making others feel uncomfortable\. 4\. All of that is not to say you can't ask people out within in the group\, but you need to build up some trust first\.  \(As a rule of thumb\, I recommend you should try to have at least three real conversations\, at three separate events\, with someone before messaging them or asking for their number\.\) Also show some taste and restraint: if you're just machine gun asking people out\, it's not a good look for you\.

This group's goal is to create a sustainable environment of friendship and social life for members. We gather once or twice every week to enjoy making and building up friendships with people through diverse activities such as board games, Restaurants, sports 🏟 ⚽ 🏀 🎾 volunteer opportunities, once a month Game Days 🎮 Movie nights 🎦 sites visits, Divers celebrations including friends' birthdays and things like that. Everyone of good moral character is welcome to join despite your age. If a particular event is age restricted it will be mentioned. PS: it costs $23.99/Month or $287.88 a year to keep our group on Meet-up. Small donations from members aren't required but highly appreciated. @Timypaul (Venmo) or https://www.paypal.me/Timypaul

Outdoor Afro is a community that reconnects African-Americans with natural spaces and one another through recreational activities such as camping, hiking, biking, birding, fishing, gardening, skiing — and more! We use social media to create interest communities, events, and to help shift the visual representation of who gets outdoors. Here is where you can start locally connecting with people who share your outdoor interests and aspirations!

For active & athletic singles in their 30s, 40s, and 50s looking to have fun while forging new friendships with other active, fit, adventurous, like-minded people. We host activities and adventures of all types: biking, kayaking, hiking, skiing, paddle boarding, river rafting, snowboarding, climbing, running, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, soccer, zip-lining, volunteering, and social nights out on the town, etc. Open to ideas for future outings. If you're looking to go on adventures or make new friends with other singles, this is the group for you. LGBQT+ friendly. Be sure to join our Facebook group, too. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/826784778240139](https://www.facebook.com/groups/826784778240139) PROFILE REQUIREMENTS These rules are intended to prevent anonymous stalkers and harassers from plaguing our group. Profiles that do not meet the following requirements will be removed from the group. Your profile must: \* Use your real first name. (Exceptions can be made for privacy if you have a very uncommon or recognizable first name. Contact an organizer.) \* Last name is optional, but we recommend using the first letter of your last name, especially if you have a common first name. Example: John D \* Use a recognizable head shot. (Again, exceptions can be made for special stalking circumstances. Contact an organizer.) ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS \* If your profile has been inactive for more than six months, you will be removed from the group. This is to protect your privacy. You are welcome to rejoin the group at any time. \* No-showing to events takes up a spot someone could have used. It's not cool. Life happens to everybody, but just please give everyone the courtesy of changing your RSVP. If you regularly no-show to events, you will be asked to change your ways. Repeat offenders may be removed from the group. Extreme offenders may be blocked. BEHAVIOR REQUIREMENTS \* Anybody who posts anything inappropriate or offensive on Meetup or Facebook will be removed and/or blocked from both platforms. \* Anybody who behaves in a threatening or inappropriate manner towards any other member, either during an event or outside of an event, will also be removed and/or blocked from both platforms.

This group is focused on people who work from home, but want to socialize IN PERSON. This can include remote workers whose colleagues are in other parts of the country, self-employed individuals, freelancers, and any other working professionals who work out of a home office. If you were remote for COVID, but have returned to the office full time or hybrid, you're still welcome. I don’t know about any of you, but I miss the days when I could go out with my coworkers after work to have a drink, celebrate an accomplishment, blow off some steam, or just have some fun together. Work is one of the ways as adults that we get to co-mingle with others and make new friends. It provides two of the three factors needed for making new friends: proximity and unplanned interaction. When you work from home, you lose a lot of that opportunity for work friendships. It might be nice to connect with others who can relate. We may not all work together, but we all share the blessings and socially isolating challenges that come with working from home. So close that laptop and come out to connect, socialize, and/or network. We’ll do after work happy hours, holiday celebrations, and other activities depending on interests. Please feel free to recommend events. This an active group all year round, with events throughout the region, from Albany to Glens Falls. My goal is to gather 2-4 times per month. In order to be accepted into this group your profile must include your name and a picture of you. This will help us find you at events and make a better connection in general. Looking forward to seeing you at an upcoming event!

You should join our Group if you are serious about purchasing, renovating and re-selling distressed real estate properties for a profit. Learn like the Pros to Flip Houses for Maximum Profit. Members should actively be seeking to buy foreclosure homes at auction, REO properties, Short Sales, Fixer-Uppers and Estate Homes.

The Group’s primary focus will be Educating, Mentoring and Coaching members on how to successfully purchase Forclosure Properties at mortgage and tax foreclosure auctions throughout the Capital District. Group Members may particpate in individual and group meetings, Workshops and visits to in-progress renovation projects. Fortunes in Foreclosures will be an exciting Group to join.

Hey folks! Do you like getting out hiking, but wish you could spend more time taking pictures? Well then we have the group for you! Join us as we photograph mountains, caves, forests, lakes, cliffs and everything outdoors! If you would like to learn more about photography, spend some time in adventurous locales, want to meet cool people, and love fun, we hope you'll come on out and capture some good times! Don’t have a fancy camera? That’s OK! We welcome everyone from the pro-photographer to the smartphone enthusiast. As our name implies, some of our activities may involve difficult, strenuous or unusual conditions. We try to post adventures that encompass a range of skill levels. We ask that you join us on activities that are within your ability and comfort level. Drone policy: Yup - drones are fun! However, they can have a disruptive impact in natural settings and could pose a safety risk for the group. Therefore, drones are not allowed unless the event explicitly says otherwise. We are considering posting drone specific events in the future. We welcome you to join our group with the understanding that adventure photography includes activities that are dangerous and can result in equipment damage, injury or death. By joining our group and participating in our events, you agree to hold the organizers, event hosts, and members harmless from any loss, damage, or liability that may occur before, during or anytime after an event. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information provided in event descriptions and it is your responsibility to do your own research to determine if an event is appropriate for your skill level. Bottom line: you are responsible for your own health, safety and equipment

Formerly "Lazy Ass Sports!" we've decided to change our name. It was a good name, but it no longer reflected what we were doing since we've been getting in shape from all the hiking we do. We've wanted to do more challenging hikes, and the title has been misleading for those who show up thinking that this will be an easier hike since the name was "Lazy Ass Sports." We also don't do a lot of other sports besides hiking, but I'm always open to it.  Before you sign on to an event, please read the description. If you don't think you can handle the hike, there's no shame in waiting for one that you feel comfortable doing. It's better for all if you are safe. :) We're working on a rating system to make it easier for you to identify the difficulty of a hike.  We welcome you to join our group with the understanding that fitness and sports activities are dangerous, and can result in injury or death. By joining our group and participating in our events, you agree to hold the organizers, event hosts, and members harmless from any loss, damage, or liability that may occur during the event or in transit to/from the event. Safety first, ya know. Policy update (10/3/17): Lately we have had an issue with people RSVPing for a meetup and dropping at the last minute or being a no-show without changing their RSVP. This prevents people who may want to go from being able to because there aren't enough spots. It also makes us wait for people and prevents us from starting the adventure at the time we planned to. In order to prevent this, we will only wait 10 minutes beyond our meetup time for arrivals. If you no-show or drop at the last minute twice, you're being removed from the group. Please keep this in mind for the future. Thanks!

This group is to create a collection of MS SQL Server professionals that are actively seeking to build a career using SQL Server as their main trade tool. Anyone that is actively seeking a career related to SQL Server may join this group to learn, build network connections and connect with career opportunities. Senior level professionals will be encouraged to help more junior career level professionals along their journey as mentors and collaborators in projects or side gigs.

**What We'll Do: The sky's the limit!!!** **Let’s explore all the Capital Region (and beyond) has to offer. We may do restaurant outings, happy hours, trivia, outdoor activities, sporting events, movies, concerts/live music, picnics, day trips, historical things, etc.** **This group is open to all suggestions. Just shoot us a message.**

This is a group of men and women ages 60-70 years young who want to get together for activities that involve learning, friendship, support, and fun. This is not a dating site. If you meet someone- fantastic! However, this group does not sponsor or endorse dating events ie. Speed dating etc. So what will we do ?, you ask! Some activities may include: dining out, hiking, cultural activities ( museums, live theater, talks, concerts, etc), happy hours , day trips, local events, and much more. Always will welcome suggestions! Sorry to have to explain this but.. What does single mean? Single means either not married , legally separated, or not in a committed relationship. Nonsense won’t be tolerated. So.. to end on a lighter note. Don’t be shy! Get out of the house and come join us for some fun! Members are required to post name and photo please.. Some ground rules: Will I allow some folks 58,59,71,72.. of course. We are getting to a stage in life we need friends. Life is too short! But please don’t abuse this . .. I don’t want to be age police! This is not a pick up site. Creepers will be removed. Some events I will require at least 4-5 people to avoid awkwardness. I have been to events where myself and another man showed up and it was uncomfortable. I can’t please everyone but I will try my best.

Own Your Voice: Women is a group for any woman who is interested in taking ownership of their voice to feel more confident in their life. If you are looking for a safe place to be seen, heard, and supported by like-minded women, while at the same time building the practical skills, tools, and strategies you need to show up fully for yourself and those around you, then this group is for you. Our events include facilitated conversations around a specific theme, such as: * Defining what it means to have a voice * Creating and honoring boundaries * Balancing self-care with caring for others * How to curate adult friendships * Defining personal success and purpose * Navigating negative feelings such as shame, guilt or anger * Emotional awareness and management * Minimizing self-doubt and building self-trust and self-acceptance * People pleasing * Releasing guilt and shame * Vocal technique for a powerful voice * How to frame, begin and follow through on a difficult conversation * Asking and receiving * Trusting your intuition * Active listening * Physical presence * Standing up for yourself or what you believe in * Negotiating * And so much more

This group is for those who want to communicate in ASL. All levels are welcome! We offer events from ASL student practices to coffee chats with our Deaf community. We have a range of other events (captioned/subtitled films, interpreted plays, meet & greet dinners, Deaf club events and other Deaf accessible entertainment) that provide a place for us to meet together and sign with one another.

Our events are held in various locations across the capital region so we hope you find something in your neighborhood or will travel to participate. We love to know about new, relevant events so be sure to keep us posted if we miss something.

Also be sure to thoroughly check out our website to familiarize yourself with the group. Become an active participant in our message board discussions and resource pages which you can find by clicking around/exploring our heading bar near the top of our site.

So welcome to the group, sign up and come on out to your first event for some signing fun! Spread the word to others - We love to sign, so the more the merrier!

Hope to see you at an event soon!

~ Roxanne ~

Networking Organizer for

ASL of the Capital Region

 

From the Founder: "I have decided to start this group because I love ASL. I have taken a couple courses, but sadly don't remember much. I would like to start getting involved with people who use the language on a regular basis. I would love to eventually become a certified interperter. This group is intended for people of all levels and abilities. I am hoping it would be a learning experience for all."

~ Marissa Mazzei ~ Founder & Co-organizer of ASL Of Clifton Park

 

Welcome to Capital District Kayakers!   Please read this entire page which includes dues requirements and our waiver. Each participant on a Capital District Kayakers paddle must have a seaworthy boat, a whistle, a white light (for night paddles), all other equipment required by law and a Coast Guard approved PFD. Dues: $10 annually. They can be given to Stephanie Swald at any paddle within three months of joining. You can PayPal them to ron.swald@gmail.com, Zelle - 518.330.3944 or mail them to Stephanie Swald, PO Box 2405, Glens Falls, NY 12801. This group is for paddlers of all experience levels, from beginners to diehards. Most trips are for just a few hours but others could be day trips or even overnight...camping and/or hotels.  If you are a beginner, we recommend some local LLBEAN classes, or ask us directly about more specialized or one on one courses with a few or our expert members. Don't be afraid to ask for help in learning and/or buying a boat to suit your needs. Post those and miscellaneous questions in our discussion area. We will strive to follow NYS boating laws and regulations as best we can. While we all look out for each other, we expect each person to accept responsibility for their own safety by realizing their limits in their boat. Make sure to ask questions if you are uncertain about what is expected for each event. Each event will have rules that are posted by the Event Host and each member attending must abide by those rules. Remember that the Event Host is inviting you to join them. Be respectful and be ready to launch at the scheduled time. Waiting for latecomers disrespects those who are prepared and ready to go at the scheduled time. If you cannot make it to an event, please remove your rsvp so people are not expecting you, or worse yet, you prevent someone else from attending. Repeated no shows may be removed from the group. Have basic safety items besides your PFD like a rope, whistle, dry bag with extra clothes, bilge pump, food, water and lights for night paddles. This group is focused on providing peaceful and fun events that could take you to places you have never been before...or maybe you will take us to one of those places. Let us know your ideas! We also partake in paddles that have cultural, historical and knowledgeable aspects. While having fun, it is extra rewarding to give back to the community and the environment! Even though this is a kayak based group, our event planners may post other adventures such as hiking, camping or other group activities. Jump in, have fun, make some new friends and we will see you out on the water. ACCIDENT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY Participation in any Capital District Kayakers event implies that you have read, understand, and agree with our ACCIDENT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY. Per the Electronic Records and Signatures in Commerce Act, Public Law 106-229 by joining this group, you agree to all the terms listed. Each participant on a Capital District Kayakers paddle **must have a seaworthy boat, a whistle, a white light** (for night paddles), all other equipment required by law and a **Coast Guard approved PFD**. I certify that I am physically fit and prepared for participation in an event and have not been advised otherwise by a qualified medical professional. Kayaking can be physically and mentally demanding. Kayaking can involve significant risks and hazards, such as collision with power boats, hypothermia, joint or trauma injuries and even drowning. I acknowledge awareness of the risks, foreseen and unforeseen, which are inherent in each event/activity. These inherent risks include, but are not limited to, serious personal injury, property damage, and death from participation in or travel to and from the event. I acknowledge and accept responsibility for insuring that any guests that I bring to a Capital District Kayakers event/activity have read and understand our ACCIDENT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY. Capital District Kayakers and its organizers do not, in any way, claim to be professionals or otherwise licensed, certified, trained, etc. to provide any service including emergency medical procedures. Since most Capital District Kayakers activities occur on the water, by participating in a Capital District Kayakers event/activity you are acknowledging that you are aware and understand that in the event of a serious medical emergency, treatment may be multiple hours away. I consent to receive medical treatment which may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident and /or illness during events. I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the rules of the event/activity as published on the Capital District Kayakers website. I also understand that at an event/activity I may be photographed. By participating in a Capital District Kayakers event/activity, I Agree to WAIVE, DISCHARGE CLAIMS, AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY (Meet up.com, the Capital District Kayakers Meet-up Group, its organizers, co-organizers, assistant organizers, trip leaders and event planners, as well as their families from any and all liability on account of, or in any way resulting from injuries, personal or property, losses, costs, damages, disability or death resulting from participating in or travelling to or from the activity. It is further understood and agreed that this ACCIDENT WAIVER and RELEASE OF LIABILITY is to be binding on my heirs and assigns. This ACCIDENT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY shall be construed broadly and applied to the maximum extent permissible by law.

Hang out to sketch and/or paint **live** in a good space with other fellow art enthusiasts. We'll have models, topics, activities, and/or tutorials each time. Anyone of any age is welcome. If you like art, either professionally or as a hobby, you're good to go! :D We have models both nude or dressed depending of the week! **[Felipe Escobar](www.fesbra.com)**, is a professional fantasy illustrator and will be leading the group meetings. He'll provide instruction and advice if needed or asked for. Anyone willing to improve on their work is welcome to ask for help and guidance. Everyone at any level is welcome to participate and have fun and there's no need to feel pressure to perform. Art is about having fun!

The Niskayuna Moms’ Group strives to connect moms, build community, and have fun. The membership includes a mix of new & veteran moms, full-time stay-at-home moms, and part-time & full-time working moms. Some of the moms grew up in the area, whereas some have just moved here recently. The majority of members’ kids are 0-5 years old, though siblings are welcome at events. For safety purposes, we must here note our "Authorization & Release of Liability", which you must agree to should you become a member of our group. It is as follows: "I understand that the Niskayuna Moms’ Group is a volunteer-run, nonprofit group for children and their caregivers, and my participation in this group is completely voluntary. I understand and agree that my and my child(ren)’s participation in activities associated with this group necessarily involve potential for the risk of injury and even death from various causes, including but not limited to accidents, falls, strenuous and prolonged physical activity, illness, collision or dispute with other participants, weather related injuries, and injuries due to potential playing area and equipment defects. On behalf of my child, me, and my family, I assume these risks. In consideration of my family's participation in this group, and on behalf of my child and me as the parent/guardian, I hereby release all liability of the Niskayuna Moms’ Group from any potential injury during my participation. I agree not to sue the Niskayuna Moms’ Group nor its associated volunteers/board members as to any and all claims of my child, me, and other family members for personal injuries suffered by my child, property damage, medical expenses, and economic loss arising directly or indirectly out of my child’s participation in the group. This Release of Liability shall be binding on me, my family, heirs, next of kin, legal representatives, beneficiaries, and successors.

Jewish Social Group

has been recently reorganized in an effort to keep this group operational and build upon the efforts of the previous group leadership to offer Jewish folks from the community an opportunity to socialize and make new friends. The JSG hopes to fill a much needed void in our community for people who grew up in this area to meet the new people who have come to town and are looking to connect with the Jewish Community but might not know where to start this process.   Going forward our group plans are to focus on Jewish cultural regional events.

Shabbat dinners

Mitzvah Volunteer days and networking with other similar groups.  Perhaps even a road trip once we get more organized.   Please sends us your event information from your synagogues, JCCS and service organizations.  It goes without saying this group is run by volunteers who are not paid, so please consider volunteering to help organize an event, sending in a donation to help supplement the cost of our website, help write up some event postings or be creative and help us with ideas of things to do. We look forward to seeing you at our next event.  Shalom.

Singles Events

Will happen around once a month please join in to keep this part of the group more active. Even if you are not single come and join for networking and company. 

Welcome to "Cultural Connections: Embracing Diversity." Our group serves as a distinguished hub for minority professionals within the Capital District who seek to cultivate meaningful connections and network. Our core objective is to facilitate interactions that empower, elevate, and foster enjoyment among our members. Through a range of purposeful events and activities, we provide a platform for the exchange of knowledge, insights, and experiences. Our group is not only about forging professional relationships but also about promoting personal growth, leadership development, and community engagement. By joining us, you're tapping into a network that celebrates diversity, encourages mutual empowerment, and offers a path to personal growth and enrichment. Embrace the opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, elevate your understanding of various cultures, and enjoy the valuable experiences that our community brings forth.