One of the founders of Unirondack, Rev. Howard Gilman, was particularly well known for his efforts to bring inner-city youth outdoors to the Adirondacks during this period, where they met multi-ethnic age-group counterparts from less urban environments and formed lifelong friendships. Many learned to swim, canoe and fish in Beaver Lake and enjoyed the fellowship of singing around campfires each night, all non-urban experiences.
Rev. Howard Gilman, a co-founder of Unirondack, was particularly well recognized for his efforts to bring city youth into the Adirondacks during this time, where they met people from diverse backgrounds and formed lasting friendships. Many acquired skills like swimming, canoeing, and fishing in Beaver Lake and enjoyed socializing around campfires each evening, all new experiences that broadened their horizons.