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Sky High Adventure Center Inc. 
27 Lake Ave, Averill Park, NY 12018

SHAC Center's Mission

To facilitate and support the development of healthy, active lifestyles for people of all ages in Averill Park and surrounding communities.     


Our Vision: To create a connected community and provide opportunities for healthy, active living and recreation in a safe, inclusive environment. 

SHAC Center Board of Directors

John Slyer - Founder, CEO & Board President

Jack of All Trades & Member of All Committees


Joseph Behson - Vice President,  Programs & Services Committee Chair, Communications Committee Chair


Barbara Colandrea - Treasurer, Board Member


Jennifer Glasser - Board Secretary


Paul Koniowka - Board Member, Facilities Committee Chair


Alan Michaels - Board Member


Pastor Lori Buno-Taylor - Board Member, Programing & Finance Committee Member


Paul Kolakowski - Board Member, Finance & Facilities Committee Member


Rachel Strickland - Youth Board Member, Communications Committee Member


Chava Thiell - Youth Board Member, Communications Committee Member


Liam White - Youth Board Member


Harry Corbin - Board Member


Dan Prendergast - Board Member, Audit Committee Member


Deb Hrustich - Board Member


Karl Michael - Board Member


Kayla Knoth - Board Member

John Slyer in front of a fundraising banner at the SHAC Center

John Slyer

Barbara Colandrea

Joseph Behson

Founder, CEO & Board President

Jack of All Trades & Member of All Committees

Joseph Behson

Barbara Colandrea

Joseph Behson

Vice President, Programming & Services Chair, Communications Committee Chair

Barbara Colandrea

Barbara Colandrea

Jennifer Glasser

Treasurer, Board Member

Jennifer out and about in the city

Jennifer Glasser

Jennifer Glasser

Jennifer Glasser

Board Secretary 

Paul Koniowka at a fundraising event

Paul Koniowka

Jennifer Glasser

Paul Koniowka

Board Member,

Chair of Facilities Committee 

Alan Michaels

Jennifer Glasser

Paul Koniowka

Board Member

Pastor Lori Buno-Taylor

Pastor Lori Buno-Taylor

Pastor Lori Buno-Taylor

Board Member

Programming & Finance Committee

Paul Kolakowski

Pastor Lori Buno-Taylor

Pastor Lori Buno-Taylor

Board Member

Finance & Facilities Committees

Rachel Strickland

Pastor Lori Buno-Taylor

Rachel Strickland

Youth Board Member

Communications Committee


Chava Thiell

Chava Thiell

Rachel Strickland

Youth Board Member, Communications Committee Member


Liam White

Chava Thiell

Harry Corbin

Youth Board Member


Harry Corbin

Chava Thiell

Harry Corbin

Board Member


Dan Prendergast

Board Member, Audit Committee Member


Deb Hrustich

Board Member

SHAC Committee Members

Jake Evans

John Brownrigg

Jake Evans

Website & Registration Supervisor,  Programs/Communications Committee Member

Kevin Sage

John Brownrigg

Jake Evans

Facilities  Committee Member

John Brownrigg

John Brownrigg

Lawrence ( Tig) Howard

Facilities Committee Member,

Volunteer & Veterans Advisor

Lawrence ( Tig) Howard

Lawrence ( Tig) Howard

Lawrence ( Tig) Howard

Board of Directors' Legal Consultant

Cisco Carrig

Lawrence ( Tig) Howard

Cisco Carrig

Facilities Committee, Technology Consultant

Recognized Former Board Members

Julia Slyer

Former Board Member , Former Vice President 

Caroline Slyer

Retired Board Member,

Founding Board Member 

Christine Harrington

Founding Board Member, Retired

Programs & Services Committee

Elijah Sleasman

Founding Board Member, Retired

Program Committee

Kim Seevers

Kim Seevers

Former Board Member, Retired

Grants & Fundraising Committees

Our Programs

At SKY HIGH Adventure Center Inc, we offer a range of programs to support our community, including food assistance, job training, and healthcare services. Our programs are designed to meet the unique needs of each individual or family we serve.

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SKY HIGH Adventure Center Inc

Mailing Address: PO Box 236, Sand Lake, NY 12153 / Physical Location: 27 Lake Avenue, Averill Park, New York 12018, United States

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