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1 WEEKENDS Season ThousandTrails.com

2 Welcome! Here at Thousand Trails, we ve got musicians, magicians, games of skill and games for fun. We ve got pool parties and movie nights, cookouts, cook-offs, and contests of all kinds. There are plenty of memory-making activities and events in store for everyone! From FUN UP to FUN DOWN! There s a thousand things just waiting for you to do! Three easy ways to make reservations: Visit Call 24-hour STAR line: Call Member Services: Non-Member Toll-Free Reservations: ThousandTrails.com ThousandTrails.com

3 NORTHWEST REGION NorthWEST BRITISH COLUMBIA Cultus Lake Lindell Beach OREGON Bend/Sunriver Bend Pacific City Cloverdale Seaside Seaside South Jetty Florence Whalers Rest South Beach WASHINGTON Birch Bay Blaine Chehalis Chehalis Crescent Bar Quincy Grandy Creek Concrete La Conner La Conner Leavenworth Leavenworth Little Diamond Newport Long Beach Seaview Mount Vernon Bow Oceana Ocean City Paradise Silver Creek Thunderbird Monroe Our recipe for fun in the Northwest region includes 18 campgrounds sprinkled over two states and British Columbia, with a generous helping of friendly competitions, parades and potlucks topped off with a heaping portion of local events. Add in the fabulous locations that include nearby beaches, forestlands and plenty of nature to explore and you ve got the perfect mix for the best camping season ever. Leavenworth, WA Cultus Lake 1855 Columbia Valley Hwy. Lindell Beach, B.C. Canada V2R 0E1 May Join us Friday night for a movie in the Family Center. Saturday there will be a Mother s Day craft followed by tea for Grandmothers, Mothers and children. Then join us by the Community Fire Pit for roasted marshmallows! Bring Mom for a free Sunday morning breakfast to celebrate Mother s Day. Breakfast will be served on Saturday and Sunday. May Victoria Day Weekend We will be showing a big screen movie Friday night in the Rec Center, weather permitting. Saturday we will be meeting at the Family Center for kids craft and planting the Children s Gardens. Saturday evening we are hosting a potluck dinner. Please supply a dish big enough for 10 people. Join us Saturday night for an evening of dancing with the Hong Kong Cowboy. Sunday afternoon horseshoes tournament and BBQ hot dogs. Meet at the Horseshoe Pits. Breakfast will be served Saturday, Sunday and Monday. May USA Memorial Day/ Day Join us Saturday to celebrate the American and Day for Thousand Trails. Saturday s dinner will feature a half rack BBQ pork ribs with the trimmings (while supplies last). Sign-up sheet at Clubhouse hallway. June 3 and Club Blazer Weekend* This Saturday we introduce and celebrate Thousand Trails two nationwide recreation programs: Walk the Trails and Club Blazer! June Join us Friday night for a movie in the Family Center. Saturday come and join us in the Rec Center for a Father and Children s Scavenger Hunt. Saturday night come out to the Community Fire Pit and enjoy some roasted marshmallows. Enjoy a Spaghetti Dinner with garlic toast and Caesar salad on Saturday night. On Sunday, bring Dad for a free Sunday morning breakfast to celebrate Father s Day. July 1-4 Canada/USA Day Weekend Friday, July 1 is Canada Day. Come to the Rec Center and celebrate with complimentary cake. Join us Friday night for a movie in the Family Center. Saturday we will have a Bike Parade and Decorating contest for the kids, weather permitting. Saturday afternoon we will have a Volleyball Challenge for teens and adults. Join Chef Ron for BBQ hamburgers, chicken burgers and smokies. Then dance the night away with the Hong Kong Cowboy. Sunday kids are invited to help us make a humongous banana split. On Monday, July 4th come out and enjoy half-priced ice cream in the Rec Center. July 8-10 Doggy Show Weekend Join us Friday night for a movie in the Family Center. Saturday we will be meeting at the Rec Center for the 3rd Annual Doggy Show and Parade. Join us for roasted marshmallows Saturday night at the Community Fire Pit. July Christmas in July Weekend Join us Friday night for a movie in the Family Center. Saturday we will be having roasted marshmallows at the Rec Center. Saturday join us for Christmas craft combined with our Christmas tree decorating. And then, come meet and say hi to Santa at the Rec Center. Saturday we will feature our famous Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings! Purchase your tickets at the Country Store before 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 15. Limited seating for 90. $10 per adult and $6 per child. July Western Weekend Join us Friday night for a movie in the Family Center. Saturday roasted marshmallows at the Rec Centre. Saturday dress up in your Western gear and come for a 5:30 p.m. BBQ at the Rec Center. Steak Dinner with baked potato, chips and beans, coffee and juice (while supplies last.) Sign-up sheet at Clubhouse hallway. Then, at 8 p.m. there will be Karaoke! July Wedding Vows Renewal Weekend Join us Friday night for a movie in the Family Center. Saturday roasted marshmallows at the Rec Center. Saturday join those who have signed up to renew their wedding vows at the Recreational Center. Minister will officiate. Cake and refreshments to follow for attendees. Sunday we will be having a Watermelon Eating contest. Meet at the Recreational Center. August 5-7 BC Day Weekend Come watch a big screen Friday Night Movie in the Rec Center, weather permitting. Saturday face painting for the kids. Let s put a smile on your face! Saturday s dinner features roasted pulled pork on a bun, potato salad, beans and chips. Then come dance the night away with the Hong Kong Cowboy. On Sunday, join us at the Outside Rec Field for teen and adult softball games. NORTHWEST British Columbia

4 NORTHWEST British Columbia Cultus Lake Continued August Wet n Wild Weekend Fun for the whole family Friday night movie at the Rec Center. Saturday roasted marshmallows at the Rec Center. On Saturday join us for kids water activities at the Rec Center. Saturday s dinner will be Chef Ron s hamburgers, chicken burgers and smokies. August Luau Weekend Join us Friday night for a movie in the Family Center. Saturday s Annual Roast Pig Dinner with all the trimmings! Purchase tickets starting July 29 at the Country Store. Tickets will be limited to 100. It s our world-famous Paul Tavia-Latta Luau Show with his Polynesian Dance Group. This will be his 39th year here at Cultus Lake. This is not a show, it s a production! August Casino Weekend Join us Friday night for a movie in the Family Center. No Saturday Community Campfire this weekend. Saturday night will feature our Annual Casino Night for the adults. Sunday we will have our 2nd Annual Rubber Ducky River Race, weather permitting. Come and join the fun for all ages! Meet at the Rec Center for a short walk over to Frosst Creek. No Saturday Dinner due to Casino setup. September 2-4 Labor Day/ Big screen Friday Night movie at the Rec Center, weather permitting. Our famous Kids Carnival will be Saturday. Come out for sack races, egg toss, bean bag toss, apple bobbing and more! Saturday is our End of the Season Mixed Dinner Night. There will be a variety of items featured on our menu for $5 a plate. This will be the last regular dinner for this year. Then dance the night away with the Hong Kong Cowboy! Sunday is Day! Join us at 1 p.m. for cake at the Rec Center. Our last breakfast of the season will be on Monday, September 5. October Halloween Weekend Join us Friday night for a movie in the Family Center. Saturday we will have a Pumpkin Carving contest as well as treats and crafts for the kids. There will be an RV Decorating contest over the weekend for the adults. Prize for the spookiest RV! Trick-or-Treating will be held for the kids Saturday night from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Please leave your outside light on to let the kids know you are participating in this event. November 30 Thanksgiving Come watch a big screen Friday Night Movie in the Rec Center, weather permitting. Saturday face painting for the kids. Let s put a smile on your face! Saturday s dinner features roasted pulled pork on a bun, potato salad, beans and chips. Then, come dance the night away with Hong Kong Cowboy. December 9 Christmas Dinner It s our annual Christmas Party! Enjoy our Baked Ham and Potluck Dinner. We supply the ham, you supply the trimmings. Please bring enough for 10 people. Meet at the Family Center. Dinner will be at 5 p.m. Sign-up sheet at Clubhouse hallway. December 30-January 1 New Year s Dinner Sunday, December 31 is our Potluck Dinner and Dance. Cocktails to start at 5 p.m. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. sharp. Dance to music and ring in the New Year at 9 p.m. Bend/ Sunriver S. Century Dr. Bend, OR May The Great Western Weekend/ The Recreation Center will be your headquarters for the Western BBQ and Western games and Haystack Dive this weekend. We will have musical entertainment one night and Western Bingo another night. Join us for. June 3 and Club Blazer Weekend* Everyone will gather at the Recreation Center for coffee and a snack. Then off we go for a fun Poker Walk around the campground. Learn the history of Bend/Sunriver and some interesting information about beautiful Central Oregon. Club Blazers take an afternoon fun walk with snacks to also learn about the wildlife in Central Oregon. June 17 Father s Fiesta South of the Border games include a piñata with salsa to munch on. Also, an island campfire in the evening to roast hot dogs and s mores. June 24 The Magic Saturday Who can resist learning a magic trick? We got some for you to learn so you can trick your friends and family. Mr. Magic, our local magician, is coming to stump the crowd. June 25-July 5 Horseshoe Tournament Our annual Horseshoe Tournament is open to all ages and abilities. There are special games just for our kids. July 1-2 Patriotic Weekend in Bend Patriotic Trivia, Scavenger Hunt, Bingo, Crafts and the Site Decorating competition will keep us super busy all weekend. Most important is the Banana Split Extravaganza team building competition which is a crowd pleaser. We build it and then everyone gets to eat it. Yum Yum and Evening Patriotic Bingo. July 8 Little Deschutes River Races It s a river racing weekend! Beach Ball Races followed by Inner Tube Races down the Little Deschutes River. July Pickleball Mania #11 Fun pickleball tournament open to all ages and abilities, plus a special tournament just for the kids. Enjoy a fun potluck dinner gathering at the conclusion of the week. Registration forms and contact information will be online at the USAPA website. July 15 The Great Halloween Saturday Games and Trick-or-Treating will take place down A, B, and C Roads this afternoon. Help us out or bring your own stash of goodies to pass out. Also, a Site Decorating contest throughout the campground a fun event for everyone. July 22 Hot Wheel Racing Vrrrooommm! Start your car Hot Wheels, that is. Bring your favorite car or buy one of ours and join us for Bend s version of a NASCAR downhill race. Kids and adults races. July 29 Pirates of the Deschutes The Pirates of the Deschutes River were here and they hid their booty and we re going to find it. Follow the clues and your family might be the big winners at the Treasure Chest Hunt. August 5 Carnival Jamboree Our most fun kid event of the year. Come enjoy all the fun carnival activities which include games, prizes, popcorn, balloons and Carnival Sundaes. A fun time for all! August 12 The Great Triathlon Race and Obstacle Course Our races and obstacle courses are like no other you have participated in. Race, inner tube, walk, jump or crawl and more. August 19 Hungry Hippo This Saturday is especially for the younger campers. It s just like the game but the kids are the Hungry Hippos! Should be lots of fun even for the spectators. August 26 Bird Brain Weekend Learn about our Central Oregon bird population, create bird feeders and paint birdhouses. September 2 Labor Day Weekend and Jungle Party Saturday It s an end of the season Jungle Party complete with Jungle Obstacle course, Jungle Piñata and Jungle snacks. Join us for. September 9-10 Doggie Dive and Swim This is the dog s favorite weekend when they take over the Family pool. It s the dog s day of summer and it s getting more crowded in the pool every year but they love it. Pacific City Sandlake Rd. Cloverdale, OR May 6 Mom s the Word Mom s Day Scavenger Hunt, arts and crafts, and a breakfast buffet followed by a special game of Mother s Bingo at our Family Lodge! and Friday night S mores Bar at the Gazebo. Join us for cake in honor of Day. Guest s potluck dinner. Bring your favorite dish! Then Ernie Kropf Karaoke on Saturday night. Scott Davis entertains us on Sunday with an afternoon magic show and then a night of karaoke. and Club Blazer Weekend* Come join us as we get outdoors and explore. Don t miss this amazing, fun and educational weekend as we introduce and celebrate Thousand Trails two nationwide recreation programs: Walk the Trails and Club Blazer! Join us for a hike to celebrate. Souvenirs will be issued to participants! School s Out! Woo Hoo! Celebrate the kickoff to summer with us! Friday Night Movie on the big screen and fun-filled activities on Saturday. NORTHWEST Oregon

5 NORTHWEST Oregon Pacific City Continued Daddy s Day Dad s Day Scavenger Hunt, arts and crafts, dinner and live music by Bead Trapper. Lazy Days Kick back and relax with us. Bring your favorite dish and join us for a potluck. Fun leisure activities will be enjoyed by all. June 30-July 2 Clover Days Weekend Come enjoy our evening S mores Bar and campfire at the Gazebo on Friday night. Saturday morning, join us for breakfast at the Lodge before you head out to see the Clover Day s parade in Cloverdale. Afternoon music and ventriloquist comedy show by Cowboy Buck will be held in the Lodge. Saturday evening, watch fireworks on the beach. We will also have movie night for those who stay at camp! Cosmic Weekend Fun, out of this world activities, including an extraterrestrial scavenger hunt. Friday night parents can enjoy Mr. Bill s traveling trivia show while the kids enjoy a movie downstairs. July Dory Days Weekend Come for a Friday Night Movie. Enjoy the Saturday Parade in Pacific City. Enjoy boating and fishing activities. Parents Weekend We ll have a Friday Night Movie downstairs for the kids while the parents play Bingo upstairs. Finding Sasquatch Help us catch the elusive Sasquatch!! Then karaoke with Ernie Kropf on Saturday night. Country Fair Weekend Balloon artist and festive fair activities. Outdoor Fun Marshmallow war, water balloon fight and other fun outdoor activities. Fly Away With Us Celebrate Aviation Day with a Friday Night Movie. Make and fly your own kite, plus many other fun activities. Cook-Off Weekend Come show us your culinary skills at our Friday night Appetizer Social. Prepare your chili and/or cornbread for Saturday judging. On Sunday, show us your sweet treats! September 1-3 End of Summer Weekend and Join us for Day, Ice Cream Social and Horseshoe Tournament. October 28 Halloween Weekend Join us for a Pumpkin Carving contest at the Family Lodge. November 24 Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner Bring a dish or dessert to share and join us for our Annual Thanksgiving Potluck. We supply the turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, and a vegetable. December 2 Christmas Decorating and Tree Lighting Time to put away those pilgrims and pumpkins and put out the sleigh bells and reindeer. Help us decorate the Family Lodge for the Christmas season! We will also decorate and light up our tree while we listen to Christmas music and enjoy holiday beverages and cookies. December 31 New Year s Eve Watch the ball drop on the big screen, enjoy snacks and drinks at the Lodge. Seaside th Ave. Seaside, OR Mother s Day Celebration Come celebrate Mom! Bring her for a Saturday afternoon Tea Party. Sunday we will be serving cinnamon rolls and coffee Moms eat free! Make her a gift and there will be a surprise for her too! May May Flowers Welcome Spring celebration! Join us as we welcome May flowers, the new season and our new and returning members. May Start the official summer season with a weekend of fun! Enjoy a special BBQ, free cake and ice-cream, crafts for kids and adults, plus so much more during our Weekend. June 2-3 and Club Blazer Weekend* Come join us at Seaside as we get outdoors and explore. Don t miss this amazing weekend as we celebrate Thousand Trails two nationwide recreation programs; Walk the Trails, Club Blazer, and American Hiking Society s. June 9-10 Bubble Mania Everything Bubbles this weekend. We will have everything from Bubble Gum Blowing contests to bubble painting to bubble wrap. Mr. Bill s Family Trivia will also visit us Friday night. June Car Show/Father s Day It s Dad s dream weekend! Take him to a car show and BBQ right on the property Friday night! Then make him a gift on Saturday! Later bring Dad to our Tool Time relay race and then treat him to our Ice Cream Sundae Bar Dads receive a free sundae! June Gamer s Weekend Calling all gamers! Don t worry we will have something for everyone. Board games, lawn games and even our Xbox Kinect will make an appearance this weekend. June 30-July 4 4th of July Spectacular! It s a Red, White and Blue Weekend! Decorate your rig for the Most Patriotic Site competition and then come out for a parade on Saturday evening. Join us for a special old-fashioned fair to celebrate America on Sunday. Scott Davis will be here to provide amazing balloon art! Plus much, much more you won t want to miss. Then, enjoy the 4th in Seaside, complete with parade and fireworks on the beach. July 7-8 Beachcomber s Weekend Go on a Seaside Scavenger Hunt, then make crafts with your own beach finds! Warm up with a weenie roast at our bonfire. July Prehistoric Park Dinos are taking over Seaside this weekend. Join us for a dino dig, a dinosaur egg hunt and much more. July Mystery & Mayhem Weekend Become a sleuth, find the clues and solve the mystery during our Who Dunnit Weekend! July Chocolate & Coffee Lover s Weekend Wind down the summer with everyone s two favorite things coffee & chocolate. S mores by the campfire, chocolate slip n slide and a Coffee and Chocolate Fondue Bar is just the beginning. The Friday Night Movie will be the original Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. August 4-5 Lazy Dazes of Summer Share in a relaxing weekend by the pool while enjoying lemonade and snow cones, play Bingo, tie-dye socks and wear them to our pajama movie party on Saturday. Enjoy a relaxing weekend on the beach in Seaside. Seaside Summer Olympics The Seaside Family Games coincides with the largest amateur beach volleyball tournament held in Seaside! Bring your family together to compete in volleyball, pickleball, horseshoes, basketball and more. There will be great prizes, ice cream and lots of fun! August Viva Las Vegas Don t miss our 1st Annual Casino Night. It will be a fun night of snacks and casino games. Candy Bar Bingo and a movie for the kids. August Under the Sea & Stars Weekend Painting shells and sand dollars and a bonfire under the stars are just a couple things in store for this weekend. September 1-3 Labor Day Weekend/Member Appreciation Join us as we close out our summer with lots of fun and long lasting memories. We will have a BBQ, Pie Eating contest and live entertainment. Mr. Bill s Family Trivia will be here on Friday night. Don t forget free cake for. September 8-9 Wheels N Waves Ocean waves, hot rods and custom cars make Seaside the place to be! Join us on Thursday as the cars roar into the campground for your viewing pleasure! Enjoy a BBQ with the drivers and listen to some live music as the sun goes down. September Pickleball by the Seaside #6 Join us for our Pickleball Tournament. This USAPA scheduled event has become a great tradition at Seaside! All skill levels are welcome. Enjoy a BBQ with the athletes. Karaoke and rackets of fun! October 21 It s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown We will be decorating pumpkins, making fall crafts and sipping on cider. Join us after for FREE popcorn as we read the book and watch the movie, It s a Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. October Halloween Weekend Trick-or-treat around Seaside and then join us for a Halloween Party that will include costume contests, games, food and more. November 11 Veterans Day Join us for a Spaghetti Dinner to honor our vets! Vets eat free! Super Candy Bar Bingo will follow. November 24 Thanksgiving Feast! Join the Seaside family to give thanks today! We will provide the turkey, ham, mashed potatoes and gravy all for a nominal cost you provide the rest! December 9 Tree Decorating Party Join us for tree decorating and Christmas desserts. Kids can also write their letters to Santa. December 16 Christmas Crafting Weekend We will be crafting all day Saturday everything from gingerbread houses to cards to stockings and beyond. Hot chocolate, coffee and tea will be served! December 23 Christmas Party Potluck Enjoy a Christmas Dinner and party. We provide the ham and mashed potatoes you bring the sides and desserts. December 31 New Year s Eve Party Join other members as we ring in the New Year at Seaside. We will supply the cider and party favors (Member- Generated event.) NORTHWEST Oregon

6 NORTHWEST Oregon Whalers Rest 50 S.E. 123rd St. South Beach, OR Seaside Continued May July February 4 / Ocean Blues Big Game Party Potluck Pampered Pets on Parade Welcome to South Jetty Ocean Blues Come cheer on your favorite team and Time to dress up those pampered pets week! We have fun activities planned bring a dish to share. and enter them in the parade! No pet is for the whole family. Join us for food, too big or small, we ll have categories friends and ocean fun! for them all! Then, join in the Haute February Dog celebration. Bring your favorite Valentine s/presidents Day July pet photo and enter it in the Pet-folio Weekend Bead Trapping Weekend and get a souvenir to take with you. Come trap your own ice cream sandwich Bring your sweetie for sweets and a Plus our and join us for lots of bead crafts. movie or join us for some crafts. We Celebration on Saturday. Bead Trapper performs Saturday night. will also be doing U.S. Presidents Bingo and crafts on Saturday. March-April Seaside Spring Break Activities Join us for a week chock full of fun. We will have an Easter Egg Hunt, Easter crafts, Tie-dying and much more. April 21 Earth Day/Spring Cleaning Super Saturday Let s celebrate Earth Day by getting out and sprucing up Seaside! South Jetty S. Jetty Rd. Florence, OR May Mother s Day Bring your best bonnet to decorate and have free cake with Mom. May Rhody Days Weekend Join us in celebrating the 110th Annual Rhododendron Festival in Florence. Stroll over the bridge to Bay Street for carnival rides, great food, shopping, and more! Don t miss the annual parade through town on Highway 101 on Sunday morning! and Club Blazer Weekend* Don t miss this amazing, fun and educational weekend as we introduce and celebrate Thousand Trails two nationwide recreation programs: Walk the Trails and Club Blazer as well as. Western Daze Weekend Join us for Wild West fun! We ll have everything from cowboy crafts to horseshoes to root beer floats. Father s Day at the Dunes The whole family is going to have a ball this weekend as we honor our Fathers and father figures. Join us for hot dogs and a potluck. Blues on the Dunes Weekend Explore the dunes and make a memento of your visit to the coast. Mr. Bill s Family Trivia on Friday night in Activity Center. June 30-July 2 Happy Birthday America! What s a birthday without cake and ice cream? Please join us for all the festivities to celebrate America s birthday. We ll have red, white, and blue crafts for all and prizes for the Most Patriotic Campsite. July 8-9 Circus Week Welcome to the South Jetty Circus! Enjoy games, food, crafts and more! July Island Days Welcome to days and nights of food, adventure, fantasy, nostalgia, treasure hunting, challenges, fun and friends. Something for everyone this weekend. August 5-6 Crabs a Fiddlin Weekend We have a fun-filled weekend with beachy crafts, lemonade, and cookies. August Abracadabra! Weekend Decorate your own white rabbit cupcake and watch them disappear! Dr. Delusion s Illusions Magic Show is on Saturday at 7 p.m. August Flashback Weekend Flashback to decades past with us. Mr. Bill s Family Trivia on Friday night! Great fun and prizes for all ages! August Just Because Days Finally, you have a chance to do something without a rhyme or reason. Nehemiah Brown performs on Saturday night. September 2-3 Labor Day Weekend/ Spend the weekend rocking with the oldies. Elvis may have officially left the building, but his memory is alive and well at South Jetty. Join us for Hulahoop and Bubble Gum Chewing contests, plus rock n roll crafts! Sip on a Cherry Coke float for a nostalgic taste of the past. Bead Trapper performs on Saturday night. Join us for our Celebration. May Mother s Day Celebration Join us for a Mother s Day Brunch Sunday morning. May Memorial Weekend/Member Appreciation Help us get freshened up for the season. We will be sprucing up the campground as well as doing a highway clean-up. Bill s BBQ following the Hwy. 101 Clean-Up Party. May / Whalers Carnival is back! Also, join us for on Saturday. and Club Blazer Weekend* Come join us as we get outdoors and explore. Don t miss this amazing, fun and educational weekend as we introduce and celebrate Thousand Trails two nationwide recreation programs: Walk the Trails and Club Blazer! Where s Waldo Weekend Where is Waldo? We can t find Waldo! Help us locate the real Waldo. Dr. Delusion s Illusions Magic Show Saturday evening. Fabulous Fathers Weekend Bring Dad down for some great BBQ on Friday afternoon and Mr. Bill s Family Trivia Show Friday evening. Big Screen Movie Saturday night. June 30-July 2 Independence Weekend We will be having Site Decoration contest and a parade Saturday afternoon and the music of Bead Trapper Saturday night. Whalers Western Weekend Come enjoy the Wild West Whalers- Style with cattle roping, hayrides and more. Mythical Monster Mayhem! Bigfoot and friends have been causing havoc! Help us catch them. Hawaiian Vacation Visit the tropics with us for some fun and games. Mr. Bill s Family Trivia Friday night and Big Screen Movie Saturday night. Mystery & Mayhem Weekend This Who Did It? weekend will keep you on your toes and guessing until the last minute. Bunnies Break Loose We are celebrating Easter in August here at Whalers Rest! Egg hunts, Bunny Bingo and more! Dr. Delusion s Illusions Magic Show also. Kooky Color Weekend Whalers Rest is bursting with color during this weekend. Come try your hand at tie-dying, sidewalk art and more! Wet & Wild at Whalers Join us for some fun water games and more. This weekend is all about fun for the whole family. Bush Pilots will be performing Saturday night. Gamers Unite! This weekend is all about games. All weekend we will be playing all types of games. Great fun for all ages! Mr. Bill s Family Trivia Friday evening and Bingo Saturday evening. Just Ducky Days/Member Appreciation We are all about ducks this weekend! Come get your very own duck at one of our many fun-filled activities. Prize for most ducks gathered over the weekend. September 8-10 Sportsmania! This weekend is all about sports! Baseball, Football and more. Don t forget to wear your favorite team jersey on Saturday for a special treat! September Everything Must Go Weekend We are clearing out all the extra goodies from throughout the year with a huge end of season yard sale all day Saturday. October 28 Halloween Prize Bingo/ Spooky Site Contest Come to the North Clubhouse for this spooky fun Bingo event! We will be judging all the decorated sites at noon to decide a winner of the Best Decorated Site contest. November 23 Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner We provide turkey, ham, dressing, mashed potatoes, and the gravy all for a small fee. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share with the group. December 31 New Year s Eve Casino Night Join us in the South Clubhouse for a night of free fun and games! NORTHWEST Oregon

7 NORTHWEST Washington Birch Bay 8418 Harborview Rd. Blaine, WA May Celebrate Mom Weekend The kids will be making special gifts for Mom. Moms get free cinnamon rolls on Saturday and Sunday morning. May Celebrate Victoria Day Weekend On Saturday, kids will make crowns for the Victoria Day Celebration. Join us on Sunday for a Potluck Birthday Party honoring Queen Victoria. Cake will be served and kids bring crowns to Sunday potluck. May / Friday night join the fun for oldfashioned family game night. Activities for the kids on Saturday. Grab your chair for an old-fashioned outdoor movie. June 3-5 and Club Blazer Weekend* Come join us here at Birch Bay as we get outdoors and explore. Don t miss this amazing, fun and educational weekend as we introduce and celebrate Thousand Trails two nationwide recreation programs: Walk the Trails and Club Blazer! It starts with campfire sing-alongs and good ol s mores! Saturday s kid activities will be focused on how to be good campers! Join us for. June Kids Carnival Lots of fun and games for the kids. June Father s Day Celebration Weekend The kids will be making special gifts for Dad. Dads get free cinnamon rolls on Saturday/Sunday morning. June Wet and Wild Weekend All kinds of water-related games and activities. July 1-4 Celebrating Canada Day/ Independence Day Weekend It s an all-day celebration starting with the Parade of Flags on your pets! So get Fido ready to strut his stuff! An early afternoon BBQ follows. July 8-9 Christmas in July Who says you can t be merry in the summer? July Petting Zoo Enjoy live alpacas. Meet Royce, the Alpaca Whisperer Pet and feed the alpacas and learn about their hair and what can be made from it. July Couples Weekend How well do you know your partner? A newlywed-style game sure to bring laughs for the entire family. July Summer Fun Sand candle making on Saturday for the kids. August 5-6 BC Day Celebrating our Friends to the North! August Luau Weekend Enjoy Hawaiian burgers, hula-hoops and the Limbo! The kids will enjoy making decorations for our festivities! August Poker Day Poker-related games for the kids! A Poker Tournament for the adults. August Music of Summer Kids will enjoy making their own musical instruments and maybe we can get them to play a song for us! September 3-4 Labor Day Weekend/ Saturday will be the annual Adult Pool Party! Join us for Member Appreciation. Free BBQ and Cake and Ice Cream Party. Chehalis 2228 Centralia/Alpha Rd. Chehalis, WA May Mom s Weekend Social Saturday let s make Mom something extra nice for her special day. Sunday morning Mom s Tea Party with cookies. Memorial Weekend Please join us this weekend as we honor our military. Thank you ladies and gentlemen for your service and sacrifice. Join us on Saturday for an All-American favorite BBQ! Member Appreciation to follow. The Honkytonk Drifters Saturday night. Service members, active and retired, help yourself to a free Pancake Breakfast Sunday morning in the Cafe. Let s not forget all of your other Chehalis favorites! Family Craft time, Face painting, Bingo, Ice Cream Social, Hayrides and more! June 3-4 and Club Blazer Weekend* Join in as we celebrate the American Hiking Society s on Saturday. We ll be hiking the perimeter trail, a 3.5 mile group trail walk. Everyone welcome as we walk some of our beautiful trails and enjoy some of the flora and fauna unique to the Pacific Northwest. Later the Club Blazer Team offers a Scavenger Hunt for all ages. Let s make Dad something nice for his special day. Then a Scavenger Hunt for Dads and kids. Movie on Saturday afternoon for the whole family. Dads can enjoy a stack of pancakes on Sunday morning on the house! Wild Water Weekend School s out and we re starting off the weekend with fun at the Family Pool, water aerobics at the Adult Pool and first of the season SLIP N SLIDE! Mr. Twister joins us with magic and balloon twisting. Yes folks, Chehalis is back with all your favorite. June 30-July 4 Spirit of America Celebration Friday movie double feature Independence Day and Independence Day: Resurgence. Saturday decorate your bikes and join our annual Fourth of July Parade led by the Lewis County Fire Department. Compete for Most Patriotic Campsite and Best Dressed Bike. Then new to Chehalis, The Peter Benjamin Duo Live Rock in the Family Lodge. Fireworks at Lewis County Fairgrounds. Land of the Giants Join us at breakfast for GIANT biscuits topped with our delicious sausage gravy. Saturday play GIANT games. We have Jenga, a Yard Yahtzee Tournament or Kerplunk, it s GIANT fun! And don t forget our GIANT 100 ft. SLIP N SLIDE! Join us at the fire pit where we ll be roasting you guessed it GIANT marshmallows Go big or go home! Dinner & Theater Spaghetti Feed & Drama Dragons Join us for Slip N Slide fun and our Annual STP Spaghetti Feed. Drama Dragons perform Out In The Woods, a fairy tale parody each night. July Spiritual Revival Weekend and VBS Camp Celebrate spiritual healing Friday night with worship and inspirational words at Roy Rogers Field or catch the movie in the Lodge. Everyone s invited to the potluck picnic on Saturday with fun, games, worship, baptisms and more! Cool off at the Slip N Slide in Central Park. Join us for more worship and services Sunday morning. Vacation Bible School all week! July 29 Vendor Fair and Crafters Bazaar The Bazaar is back 20+ vendors and handcrafters fill the Family Lodge. Join us for a little shopping after breakfast. Don t forget the Ice Cream Social! August 5 Chili & Salsa Cook-Off We re lighting a fire and you re invited! Enter your best recipe in one or both of our Southwest inspired contests. Or, $5 gets you a taster s card to sample the entries and a bowl of our special Thousand Trails chili with a mild/medium heat. Entries will be judged for color, aroma, consistency, taste, and aftertaste. Must be made from scratch on-site the day of the competition and we will require you to sample your entry first. Norm Lynn and his Classic Rock entertains. Sweet Inspirations What s your muse? Food salty and sweet? Exercise? Art, Music and Theater? Or just good company? There s nothing quite like friends and family roasting marshmallows around a campfire. Relax Friday at our evening movie. Cool off at the pool and Slip N Slide Saturday. Hike one of our spectacular trails or tour Chehalis on the Hayride. Join us for breakfast at the Cafe. Enjoy the Ice Cream Social and everyone s welcome at Candy Bar Bingo. Whatever your inspiration you ll find it here. Mr. Twister returns with magic and balloons! Tropical Paradise Join us for our Hawaiian Dinner and other favorites. Limbo and Hula-Hoop contests, Fruity Bingo, Photo Props and Slip N Slide on Saturday. August After Dark You ll find all the regular fun activities Chehalis has to offer in the heat of the day, and then after hours we have Sweet Treat Italian sodas, stargazing, an evening movie and Fantasy S mores by the family firepit bring your own marshmallows and roasting sticks, we ll provide the rest. Mr. Twister entertains with magic and balloons! After dark, join in on a Glowing Scavenger Hunt for a prize. Labor Day Weekend Slip N Slide on Saturday and Sunday! Join us for our BBQ Dinner. Just $4 per person and an approved side dish gets you all you can eat. Member Appreciation Celebration to follow. Sign up in the Country Store. Rock City Live Saturday night in the Family Lodge! NORTHWEST Washington

8 NORTHWEST Washington Chehalis Continued October 28 Halloween Campers Creep Out Decorate your campsite for our Creepy Campsite contest! Saturday stroll through Eerie Acres Cemetery to the Family Lodge where inside it s party time! Witch s Brew Stew and cornbread, mulled apple cider, games, photo stand-ups, Costume contest, Pinata, cupcake decorating and Scare-a-oke! Admission is $6 per person (children 5 and under are $1 per year of age.) December 16 Christmas in the Woods Join us in the Adult Lodge for an afternoon of holiday music, good cheer and tasty morsels at our Dessert Potluck. December 31 Out With The Old Join us for a potluck and board games at the Adult Lodge. We ll be ringing in the New Year with a warm fire and wholesome fun. February 4 Big Game Potluck Party Come cheer on your favorite team and bring a dish to share. March and April Oregon and Washington Spring Breaks Contact Chehalis directly for individual activity arrangements. March 31-April 1 Easter Weekend Saturday join us for our Easter Egg Hunt 500, Party and Potluck. The Easter Bunny and helpers will be hiding more than 500 eggs! Find the gold and silver eggs for a special prize. Bring your favorite dish to the potluck. Easter ham provided. Then an afternoon movie. Easter Services on Sunday. April 21 Earth Day Weekend Spring Cleanup is a big day here at Chehalis. Everything is growing and we re cleanin and rakin and trimmin and mowin like crazy. Crescent Bar 9252 Crescent Bar Rd. N.W. Quincy, WA May : Celebrate Our Veterans/ Come join us for an All-American start to the summer and join in on the Memorial Day fun. We will have great food (please sign up for your dish in the Welcome Center) and a whole lot more! June 3 and Club Blazer Weekend* Come join us as we get outdoors and explore. Don t miss this amazing, fun, and educational weekend as we celebrate Thousand Trails two nationwide recreation programs: Walk the Trails and Club Blazer! July 1-4 America the Beautiful Weekend Come join us for some All-American fun this Fourth of July. Hot Summer Fun Bring your swimsuits, water guns and squirt guns for fun for all ages!! It will be a water-filled weekend! September 2-4 Labor Day Weekend/ Oh my, where did our summer go? Let s put on our happy camper faces and do it again. Grandy Creek 7370 Russell Rd. Concrete, WA Mother s Day Show Mom how much you love and appreciate her! Make a special gift at craft time and treat her to our Mother s Day breakfast (Moms eat free with the purchase of another ticket) on Saturday! May Victoria Day Celebration Let s kick this summer off right! There will be games, tie-dye, crafts, movies on the lawn, plus breakfast on Saturday and Sunday! / It s time for our Annual Memorial Day bash! There will be games and tie-dye, Ice Cream Socials, Italian sodas, and more! This is a weekend you won t want to miss! and Club Blazer Weekend* There are miles and miles of trails to enjoy. Don t miss this amazing, fun and educational weekend as we celebrate Thousand Trails two nationwide recreation programs: Walk the Trails and Club Blazer. Saturday join us for (and cake)! Hawaiian Vacation Dress up in your favorite vacation attire and join us for hysterical games in the field! We ll have Limbo, Tacky Tourist Relay and Musical Beach Towels. See you there! Father s Day There s no better way to celebrate Dad s special day than with a trip to Grandy Creek! We ll host a Father s Day Scavenger Hunt to do with Dad! Crafts and activities galore! Dads eat breakfast for free on Saturday with the purchase of another ticket. Invasion of the Creepy Crawlies Calling all critters! Inch, slither, or crawl on over and join us for this very buggy weekend. There will be all kinds of hands-on fun! June 20-July 3 Stars and Stripes Forever Join us for some patriotic pastimes this 4th of July weekend! This actionpacked weekend will be fun for all ages! You won t want to miss it! Sasquatch Search Help us find the elusive Sasquatch! He s hiding here somewhere. Let s explore Grandy Creek and find treasures along the way! Scavenger hunts and clues galore! Ahoy, Mateys! This pirate inspired weekend will be jam-packed with nautical-themed activities and a treasure hunt! Christmas in July Don t miss the second best Christmas of the year! Prizes will be given out to the most festively decorated sites! Come join us for fun holiday games and caroling! Chocolate Fever Slurp it, toss it, wear it, eat it! We ll have chocolate chip pancakes, chocolate games, and a chocolate Slip N Slide! Come join in on the messy, chocolatey family fun! Fiesta Time No need to go south of the border (or stay north of the border) for fun come to Grandy Creek! We ll have a colorful and festive kids craft and our 2nd Annual Salsa Making competition! Categories will be Hottest, Most Colorful, and Campers Choice! We ll bring the tortilla chips, you bring the salsa! Games Galore Card games, board games, group games, and more! Come play with us! Puppy Power Man s best friend takes center stage this weekend. Your pooch will get a workout during our agility course, tricks competition and pet parade. Prizes for the participating pups! Gimme S more Summer! School is almost back in session, so we are going to give your family an awesome weekend of games and fun! Kids eat breakfast on Saturday for free! Labor Day Celebration Weekend and Join us for this end of summer bash! We will have kids activities, duck races, tie-dye, breakfast and more! Don t miss out on our traditional Red, White, and Blue Parade through the campground and our Member Appreciation event! September 16 Cinnamon Roll Saturday! Warm and yummy cinnamon rolls will be happening this weekend! We ll meet you in the Family Center at 10:30 a.m. Don t miss em! October Vampire Veekend A haunting weekend filled with Halloween fun! Participate in our costume and site decorating contests! Trick-or-treat all over the campground and make your way through our spooktacular haunted house! La Conner Snee Oosh Rd. La Conner, WA May It s that time of year to thank your sensational Mother! Show her you care with a card made from the heart during craft time. Be sure to bring her Sunday morning for a special Mother s Day breakfast before heading home. May Queen Victoria s Birthday Let La Conner treat you to a birthday party as we celebrate Queen Victoria s birthday! May / Veterans Appreciation Weekend Thanks to all veterans from the La Conner staff with a special breakfast. We will be making red, white, and blue t-shirts. We ll top off the weekend with a celebration and dance with the Murphtones. We will also be celebrating. June 3-4 and Club Blazer Weekend* Don t miss this amazing, fun, and educational weekend as we introduce and celebrate Thousand Trails two nationwide recreation programs: Walk the Trails and Club Blazer! Join us for a Celebration. June Games Galore From board games to lawn games, come and have fun! NORTHWEST Washington

9 NORTHWEST Washington La Conner Continued August June 30-July 3 June Sports, Sports, Sports Weekend Leavenworth Show your team spirit and wear your Chiwawa Loop Rd. Let Dad sit back and relax!!! Show him favorite team apparel. Play a friendly how special he is with a homemade gift game of flag football on the front lawn. Leavenworth, WA or escort him to the Tee-Off with Dad mini-golf tournament. Be sure to fill up on Sunday s special Father s Day Breakfast before heading home. June Nothing But Tie-Dye Weekend Let s tie-dye on Saturday and finish up the weekend with a contest on Sunday! July 1-3 Carnival Weekend We are putting a new twist on an old favorite. We will have lots of great carnival activities and dance with the Murphtones. It is also our Canada Weekend 4th of July Weekend. July 8-9 Murder In Maui A Luau to Die For! A great weekend full of mystery! July Splash Thru Summer Come join us for water weekend slip n slide, water guns and sprinklers! July Karaoke With the Rec Staff La Conner is hosting a weekend full of music done by you! Come and enjoy! July Movies Under the Stars Come and enjoy movie under the stars Saturday and Sunday! August 5-6 Tin Can Ice Cream Social We are making our world famous Tin Can Ice Cream. We will provide all the great toppings! August Chocolate Galore Join us for a chocolate slip n slide and everything else chocolate. August Have You Spotted Big Foot? Let s get together and hunt La Connor for the Yeti! Games and scavenger hunts too! September 2-4 Flower Power Weekend Kids back to school party on the front lawn with DJ Charlie Moore from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and then later we will be dancing the night away with DJ Moore. Sunday get your hippie outfit on and come down to the front lawn to tie-dye shirts. This is also Member Appreciation Weekend! October 7-8 Canadian Thanksgiving This weekend will be an order of good cheer as we celebrate the Canadian Thanksgiving. Join us for a great turkey dinner. We will provide the turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and gravy and you potluck the rest! Dinner will be served at 3 p.m. October Halloween Weekend Come join us for the Halloween Fright Night at La Conner with all kinds of ghoulish play. November Thanksgiving Weekend Join us for a great turkey dinner. We will provide turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and gravy and you potluck the rest! December 16 Christmas Party Join us for Cookies and Eggnog as we put the final touches on the Christmas tree. Come visit with the staff and celebrate Christmas Cheer. December 31 New Year s Eve Party Ring in the New Year with our DJ Charlie Moore! My Mom s Better Than Your Mom Weekend filled with bragging about your Mom with competitions, crafts and special events for Moms. Good Ole Country Carnival Who doesn t love a Good Ole Country Carnival with games, food and fun? Come enjoy our. Back to Nature Unplug and enjoy the fun of being outdoors with games, activities and food. Don t forget June 3rd is the American Hiking Society s National Trails Day. Get out and enjoy our gorgeous trails. All Aboard The Leavenworth Train Weekend Spend the weekend with Engineer Ernie! Super Hero Father s Day Weekend Is your Dad your super hero? Bring him to Leavenworth for a fun-filled weekend all about him. Wacky Water Weekend This weekend is all about getting WET!!! Proud to Be an American Show your American pride with decorating; we ll have a kids parade and much more fun. Did you say BIGFOOT? Do you believe??? You will at the end of our Bigfoot Weekend. Walk The Plank Weekend Ahoy, Matey! Come fulfill your dream of being a pirate. Louie Louie Luau Weekend Bring your favorite Hawaiian shirt and enjoy a weekend of flowers, games and a good old Luau! Trailer-N-Treat It s Halloween in July so enjoy this Halloween-filled weekend. We ll have a Costume contest, games and don t forget the candy for the goblins that will show up at your door. August 4-7 Bring Back the 70s Tie-dye, bell bottoms, and a disco ball are in store for your weekend. Camp Wars Bring your own team or join one here and compete in a weekend of fun camping games. Who will come out on top? Long Lost Holidays Enjoy Out of Season Holidays fun i.e., Christmas, Easter, and Valentine s Day. Don t forget that Ugly Sweater. Out of The Box Weekend Spend the weekend doing fun activities you would not normally do. Wild, Wild West Dig out that cowboy hat, dust off your boots and enjoy some good old Western fun. Don t forget Member Appreciation come find out what surprises we have in store for you. September 8-10 It s a Doggie Dog World It s all about the dogs this weekend as we enjoy showing off our furry family members. Little Diamond 1002 McGowen Rd. Newport, WA Come celebrate Mom with us! We ll have a Moms raffle, crafts, Mom and kids scavenger hunt plus Bingo, movies and free sundaes for Mom at the Ice Cream Social. May Kamloops Rodeo Join us for our annual Fishing Derby. Whose name is going on the wall of fame? Prizes for the longest trout. Enjoy Snack Bingo, Poker Run, and Ice Cream Social with fish toppings. Then watch Grumpier Old Men at the Family Lodge. Memorial Day Madness We officially kick off the summer. Meet Our New Camp Mascot. There will be crafts, movies, a Poker Run for our adult crowd and 52-card bingo. Sunday breakfast and our new Find the Key contest. Join us Sunday for cake and punch at our Camper Appreciation event. June 3 Let s get out and explore with the American Hiking Society s National Trails Day. We ll do the one mile hiking around our fishing lake and try to see the beavers, turtles or the elusive moose! There will be free cake and punch to celebrate at our Ice Cream Social. Candy Land Fantasy Remember this childhood favorite! Join us for a life-sized game. Candy hunt, movies, a piñata, Candy Jar contest, Candy Bar Poker Run and candy toppings at the Ice Cream Social. Father s Day Celebration Bring Dad and come camp with us! Enjoy crafts, movies and Kids against Dads Challenge. A Dads-only Poker Run and free root beer floats on Saturday for our Dads. South of the Border Come join us for a Mexican Fiesta. There will be movies, crafts, 52-card Bingo, Taco Battles, a Macho Nacho contest and a Walking Taco lunch. June 30-July 3 Stars and Stripes Carnival Celebration Happy Birthday USA!! Celebrate with us. There will be tasty treats at the Carnival food court. Crafts, 52-card Bingo, Bottle Rocket Poker Run, wagon rides, and games. Stars and Stripes food challenge, plus Ice Cream Socials and a red, white and blue breakfast on Sunday. Chocolate Festival Come enjoy all the sweet chocolate fun. Take a run down the chocolate slip n slide, enjoy a Flashlight Candy Hunt, play Candy Bar Bingo and enjoy a Chocolate Toilet Bowl Challenge at our Chocolate Games. NORTHWEST Washington

10 NORTHWEST Washington Little Diamond Continued Corn Boil Bonanza Join us for all the corny activities you can handle. We ll have a candy corn obstacle course and a cornhole contest, plus crafts, movies and a Corn Boil with brats, hot dogs and corn on the cob. Big Beach Party Plan to get wet this weekend. Play Big Ball Volleyball or build sand castles at the beach. Enjoy water balloon games, a Popsicle Licking contest, 52-card Bingo, crafts, Poker Run and more. Diamond Pirate Adventures Ahoy, Mateys! Join us for some landlubber games like Rescue the Damsel and Cannon Ball Pop. Try your luck at our Pieces of Eight Guessing Contest. We will have a Buccaneer Family Treasure Hunt and Grog Pirate Trivia (if you dare), plus Booty Pillage Bingo and the movie, Goonies. Family Challenge Weekend 2nd Annual Games! Gather your team and show off your skills. There will be games like team relay race, jello eating, dress up dash, quiz pic and toilet bowl plunge. Then enjoy some time with your family at Team Bingo and our Ice cream Social. Let s Make a Deal Do you have what it takes to be a contestant on our show? Come enjoy some good laughs and a few zonks. Make a Deal Poker Run, Deal or Zonk Bingo, candy and scavenger hunts and so much more! Hot August Days Come cool off with snow cones by the pool. Participate in our water games challenge with games like fill the bucket, water gun tag and fishing for marbles. There will be an adult s 31-Flavor Poker Run and Bingo and then enjoy some cool treats at our Saturday Ice Cream Social! Camping is Awesome Make s mores in a jar and your own fire starters. We will be showing a double feature The Great Outdoors and RV at the Family Lodge. Play our Find the Key contest. Enjoy some yummy goodness at the Ice Cream Social. Labor Day/Member Appreciation Weekend Celebrate the last big weekend of summer! Last Mascot scavenger hunt of the season. Snack and Candy Bar Bingo. crafts and outdoor challenges. Breakfast on Sunday and a Back to School Poker Run for our graduates (21 and older). Cake and punch at the Ice Cream Social for Camper Appreciation. Long Beach 2215 Willow Rd. Seaview, WA May All About Mom Come celebrate Mom! Make her a gift and there will be a surprise for her, too! Bring her for a Saturday afternoon Tea Party. We have a great parade planned so decorate your sites, bikes, pets, or even yourself. There will be a BBQ, a bonfire on the beach (weather and burn permitting) and a movie. Join us for our Celebration and free cake. June 2-3 and Club Blazer Weekend* Come join us as we get outdoors and explore for American Hiking Society s Don t miss this amazing, fun and educational weekend as we introduce and celebrate Thousand Trails two nationwide recreation programs: Walk the Trails and Club Blazer! June Celebrate Dad this weekend. Kids can make a special card and gift for Dad. Later bring Dad to our Tool Time relay race and then treat him to our Ice Cream Sundae Bar Dads receive a free sundae! June Bubble Mania Everything Bubbles this weekend. We will have everything from bubble gum blowing contests to bubble painting to bubble wrap. Join us for a wacky bubble weekend that is sure to leave you bubbled out! July 1-4 4th of July Spectacular! It s a Red, White and Blue Weekend! Decorate your rig for the Most Patriotic Site competition and then come out for a parade on Saturday evening. Join us for a special old-fashioned fair to celebrate America on Sunday. Plus much, much more you won t want to miss. Then enjoy the 4th in Long Beach, complete with fireworks on the beach. July Beachcomber s Weekend Go on a Long Beach Scavenger Hunt while viewing the wonderful sand sculptures as Sensations takes over this weekend. Then make crafts with your own beach finds! Warm up with a weenie roast at our bonfire Saturday evening on the beach. July Prehistoric Park Dinos are taking over Long Beach this weekend. Join us for a dino dig, a dinosaur egg hunt and much more. July Rodeo Weekend Dust off your cowboy boots and hat because the rodeo is coming to Long Beach! Join us Saturday to dig for gold, try your arm at our boot toss or see how fast you can gallop through our horse relay. We will also have our wanted photo booth for many memorable photo ops. August 4-5 Lazy Daze of Summer Share in a relaxing weekend by the pool while enjoying lemonade and snow cones, play Bingo, tie-dye socks and wear them to our pajama movie party on Saturday. Long Beach will also be celebrating Jake the Alligator Man s 75th birthday so there will be lots of entertainment on the peninsula! August Chocolate & Coffee Lover s Weekend Wind down the summer with everyone s two favorite things coffee and chocolate. S mores by the campfire, chocolate slip n slide and a Coffee and Chocolate Fondue Bar are just a preview for what s in store. The Friday Night Movie will be the original Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. August Under the Sea & Stars Weekend Painting shells and sand dollars and a bonfire under the stars are just a couple things in store for this weekend. August Kite Fest Week Get ready to be blown away and join us on the peninsula for the Kite Festival. Bring your kites or make your own at our kite workshop throughout the week and then take it out to the beach for our 1st Annual Kite Flying contest. Labor Day Weekend Join us as we close out our summer with lots of fun and long lasting memories. We will have a BBQ, pie eating contest and crafts. Don t forget free cake for. September 8-9 Hot Rod Weekend Join us on the peninsula for the 34th Annual Rod Run. This weekend will be all about cars so bring your classic and let s cruise. March Easter Egg-stravaganza Hop on over to Long Beach and enjoy a weekend full of fun for the whole family. From egg hunts to tie-dye t-shirts to a Saturday night flick with free popcorn and Easter treats. Mount Vernon 5409 N. Darrk Ln. Bow, WA May 6 Personal/Annual Site Holder Brunch! It s our 3rd Annual Site Holder Brunch and meeting! Yummy brunch and mimosas! Get the scoop on what s new this year! May Celebrate Mom Kids can make special gifts for Mom. Mom eats free with purchase of one other breakfast on Sunday morning. Family Bingo Night! Some kids activities also start, including tie-dye every Saturday at 11 a.m. $6 Weekend Bear Breakfast Buffet and BBQ Lunch also start this weekend! May Celebrating Victoria Day On Saturday, kids will make crafts in honor of Victoria Day Celebration. Then, we will have an Ice Cream Social and cake fit for a Queen! May Memorial Weekend/Member Appreciation Peace, love and all things groovy happen this weekend! Friday night have s mores with the staff and send up lighted balloons in memory of a loved one! Saturday night, get your groove on with live music performed by The Reflections, plus costume contest, and prizes! Join us for Member Appreciation Saturday Night! NORTHWEST Washington

11 NORTHWEST Washington Mount Vernon Continued June 3-4 and Club Blazer Weekend* Don t miss this amazing, fun and educational weekend as we introduce and celebrate Thousand Trails two nationwide recreation programs Walk the Trails and Club Blazer! It starts Friday Night with campfire sing-alongs and good ol s mores! Saturday kicks off with kids activities focused on how to be good campers and a special hike after our BBQ Lunch ($) with free dessert to celebrate Member Appreciation! June More S mores Please Friday night movie. Saturday night learn how to make gourmet s mores and other campfire treats! Grab a blanket and hang out around the community campfire! June Father s Day Celebration Saturday will be our First Annual Dad n me Mini-Golf Tournament! And Dad s breakfast is free with purchase of another breakfast! June Get Caught Doing Something GOOD! This weekend kicks off our treasure chest of goodness. Lots of prizes and contests show us just how good your are! June 30-July 4 Canada Day/The 4th of July (No fireworks in the park) It starts Friday at one with a special Canada Day celebration with free dessert and then Friday night join us for an outdoor movie. Friday and Saturday the kids will be making flags, pom-poms, hats and other items in preparation for our Patriotic Parade on Saturday evening. Saturday and Sunday will be Red/ White/Blue Breakfast Buffet ($). July 8-9 The Race is On! New this year will be RC races! So, bring your remote controlled cars! Saturday we will be having our annual wood car races! Kids will be working on their cars during Thursday and Friday activity times. July Trivia Weekend Friday Night join us in the Lodge for Mr. Bill s Traveling Trivia Show! Trivia questions and prizes will be throughout the campground all weekend! July Scavenger Hunt Scavenger Hunt Weekend starts Friday and ends Saturday night! Oh, the things you will have to find! But the prizes will be worth it! The award ceremony will be followed by our own Crystal Blue Karaoke! July Summer is for Clowning Around Tons of fun with a dunk tank, bounce house, cotton candy, circus games, clowns, face painting, and balloon artist. August 5-6 Hawaiian Luau Special lunch menu all weekend, plus coconut bowling, Hawaiian dancers, grass skirts, and Banana Eating contest! Silly fun all weekend! August Old-Fashioned Summer Blackberry Festival Saturday we re having a picnic lunch ($) with blackberry cobbler for dessert. Blackberry picking contest Friday and Saturday. Saturday night will be a blast with our pie eating contest, pie throwing and blackberry toss! Prizes awarded Saturday night while dancing to Crystal Blue! August Aim High! Aim high in the sky! Rocket launching, kite flying and gliders! We ll reach for the sun with tons of fun. August Round em Up Ride em Out! 3rd Annual Poker Run! Round up those poker cards for our 3rd Annual Poker Run! Saturday will be fun-filled with pony rides, hay rides, and music! Award ceremony Saturday night. September 2-4 Grab your Partner! Yee Haw/ Our Western swagger continues! Enjoy our Western Theatre Saturday night. A ton of laughs to be had! Hayrides, bucking bronco and Western Costume contest! October 7 Canadian Thanksgiving Join us for our annual Canadian Thanksgiving Potluck! October Halloween Kids will be making their own trickor-treat bags, followed by a movie matinee. And then a special Flashlight Candy Hunt on Saturday night! If you are looking for an all out Halloween experience you should check out Grandy Creek or La Conner! November 11 Veterans Day Dinner We gladly honor our veterans with dinner and a night of Bingo fun! November 23 Thanksgiving Dinner Our traditional Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner with the trimmings. It s our third year and it keeps getting bigger so plan ahead! Sign up at the Welcome Center! Special activities for the kids! November 24 Black Friday Sale Huge savings in the Bear Necessities General Store. Lots of gift items to choose from! If you need help wrapping or shipping, we can do that too! December 2 Tis the Season! We are the Christmas Campground!!! All month long we will have a variety of events and activities. Call the campground for specific weekends! December 16 Christmas Party SANTA!!! Photos with Santa at our 2nd Annual Staff and Campers Christmas Party! Sign up your kids for a free personalized stocking filled with age appropriate gifts! Stockings will be ready for pick up at the party! December 24 Christmas Breakfast Festive breakfast on Christmas Eve, with all your favorites! December 25 Dessert and a Movie Yummy Christmas treats and a holiday movie to wind down from the holiday rush! Oceana 2733 State Route 109 Ocean City, WA May Join us for some Red, White and Blue fun. Decorate your site, dog, self, grandkid, or bike and win a prize. We ll have a red, white and blue craft and game night during our Member Appreciation Celebration. June 3 and Club Blazer Weekend* Walk a mile with us for American Hiking Society s and with only 49 more you can get your 50 mile pin. Kids come learn about nature in many fun ways at Club Blazer. June 10 Belmont Stakes We are horsing around this weekend and would like you to join in. From sitting and snacking in our cozy Clubhouse watching the Belmont Stakes to a game of horseshoes, we ve got plenty to do. July 1-4 Stars and Stripes Show your spirit and decorate your campsite. Join in on our parade, family games and pie eating contest. Everyone young and old join in! July 22 Life is a Puzzle Life is a puzzle, so let s spend the weekend trying to figure it out. Puzzle piece crafts, brain teasers, group challenges, and a puzzling movie. August 12 Beachcombers Paradise Hunt for treasures along the beach, enjoy a leisurely walk, or go for a refreshing swim in the surf. Kids can make a sand and sea craft and relax at the end of your day with family. Plus, friends and s mores by the campfire later in the evening. September 2-5 Labor Day Weekend Join us for old-fashioned fun and games. Sack races, relays, balloon toss, and pie eating contests. A chili cooking contest and root beer floats add to the fun. Enjoy our Member Appreciation Celebration too! NORTHWEST Washington

12 NORTHWEST Washington Paradise 173 Salem Plant Rd. Silver Creek, WA Mother s Day Kids Fishing Derby Moms eat breakfast for free on Saturday. Watch your children catch the big one at the Annual Fishing Derby. Remember the sacrifices for our freedom. Join us for free cake and ice cream for. Enjoy the state s longest yard sale at Packwood on HWY 12. and Club Blazer Weekend* June 3rd is. Come join us as we get outdoors and explore with Walk the Trails and Club Blazer activities. S More Yummies Come to the group fire pit, and learn (and taste) the different s mores and other desserts that can be made over the fire! First Day of Summer/ Father s Day Dads eat free breakfast on Saturday and kids get a chance to win a prize at the Fishing Derby! Bigfoot Weekend Follow the footsteps that will lead you around Paradise to find the most unusual items not found at other Thousand Trail campgrounds maybe even Bigfoot! July 1-4 Fourth of July Weekend Happy Birthday America! A fun-filled activity lineup on Saturday, including entertainment and BBQ. Rock City entertains on Saturday evening. Decorate your bike and join the parade on Tuesday, the 4th! Pool Party Enjoy a dip in our sparkling pools and play some fun water games. Italian sodas will be available poolside Saturday afternoon! Picnic Weekend Bringing back those old-time family games for the newest generation. Have fun at the water balloon toss, 3-legged race, and tug-o-war! 3rd Annual Murder Mystery Save Paradise from destruction! Follow the clues to solve the murder! Dogs Days of Summer Enter your 4-legged buddy in our doggy race and costume contest. Enjoy evening wagon rides onsite. Blueberry Days Weekend Breakfast will be filled with blueberries this weekend! Then, take a short trip to the 10th Annual Mossyrock Blueberry Festival 3-day event and enjoy the parade, car show, Pie Eating contest and music. August Logger s Weekend This is the 75th Loggers Jubilee in Morton so a special celebration is planned there, just a short drive away. Fair Days of Summer Weekend Enjoy the SW Washington Fair from the 15th thru the 20th at the fairgrounds in Chehalis. Fun for all ages! Sports Weekend Challenge fellow campers to horseshoes and basketball! Labor Day Weekend Join us for the Last Hurrah of the camping season. Enjoy our beautiful pools, grab that last soda from the Country Store, and enjoy free cake and ice cream for! Thunderbird Ben Howard Rd. Monroe, WA May 13 Come celebrate Mom! May May Flowers Weekend Welcome celebration! Join us as we welcome May flowers, the new season, and our new and returning members. Red Barn Café breakfast buffet opens for the season this weekend. Magical Start the official summer season with a weekend of fun. Enjoy a Red, White, and Blue Pancake Buffet, a special BBQ and Special Magic Show. Then join us for our Event. June 2-5 and Club Blazer Weekend* Don t miss this amazing, fun and educational weekend as we introduce and celebrate Thousand Trails two nationwide recreation programs: Walk the Trails and Club Blazer! June 9-10 Wild & Wacky Wilderness Weekend Let s get back to nature! We will be doing Club Blazer crafts plus hiking, music and more all weekend. Then, enjoy our Friday night wacky movie. It s Dads turn to be spoiled. Make him a gift on Saturday! Free Breakfast for Dads. Splash Into Summer Enjoy musical noodles, water balloon wars, and special frozen treats. Then dry off at the bonfire and enjoy some s mores! July 1-3 Celebrate the Magically Charged Fourth A Red, White, and Blue weekend! Decorate your rig for the Most Patriotic competition, or make your own flag t-shirt. Join us for a special Fourth of July BBQ, with a Touch of Magic then relax and enjoy the fireworks on our river! Western Hoedown Weekend It s back to the Wild West at Thunderbird! Join us for the Chuck Wagon Breakfast Buffet, 2nd Annual Horseshoe Tournament, cowboy bonfire with music and Cowboy Buck and much more! Tropical Tiki Luau Party Say aloha to summer fun with all things tropical. Join in the Limbo contest and dance party, complete with Tiki goodies and drinks with umbrellas! Make leis and hula skirts, play pool games, and warm up with a tropical s more bonfire. Sports Weekend Games! Games! Games! There will be a movie on the lawn, a weekend of sports activities, ice cream, and a bonfire. Reptile Takeover Weekend Learn how reptiles once ruled the earth for years. View various reptiles with the Reptile Man. Lazy Dazes of Summer Relax on lawn chairs and sip lemonade. Enjoy a leisurely game of Bingo. Maybe go for a swim or relax in the spa. Ahh, summer! Heroes vs. Villains Weekend BAM! KAPOW! Have you picked your side? Superhero or Villain? Show us your super power this fun-filled comic-themed weekend. Super Bingo and more! Rubber Ducky Pool Party Everything s Ducky! Bring your sunscreen for lots of fun in the sun at the all-weekend pool bash. September 1-3 Labor Day End of Summer Palooza! Everything is Palooza-style this weekend: Pancake-palooza, Sundaepalooza, Watermelon Eating contest, and a palooza of lawn games! Join us for our Celebration. October 28 Halloween Treat Night Come visit our Haunted House that is going to be filled with plenty of Treats and a few Tricks of course!! Please no face masks!! November 18 Thanksgiving Dinner We provide ham, turkey and dressing. You bring the sides and desserts for a Thanksgiving Potluck. December 16 Christmas Potluck Dinner Join us for a Christmas dinner and party. We provide ham, roast beef, and potatoes you bring the sides and desserts. NORTHWEST Washington

13 Verde Valley 6400 E. Thousand Trails Rd. Cottonwood, AZ June Father s Day Getaway Weekend Kids, secret craft creations for your special Dad. Fun includes a BBQ Cook-off Potluck, Father s Day Raffle, and pool tournament. SOUTHWEST REGION SouthWEST ARIZONA Verde Valley Cottonwood CALIFORNIA Idyllwild Idyllwild Lake Minden Nicolaus Lake of the Springs Oregon House Oakzanita Springs Descanso Palm Springs Palm Desert Pio Pico Jamul Ponderosa Lotus Rancho Oso Santa Barbara Russian River Cloverdale San Benito Paicines Snowflower Emigrant Gap Soledad Canyon Acton Wilderness Lakes Menifee Yosemite Lakes Groveland NEVADA Las Vegas Las Vegas Verde Valley, AZ The perfect combination for fun in the Southwest region includes your choice of 18 campgrounds in three sunny states known for offering an above-average number of sunny days. Spend your season of fun in the sun enjoying luaus and fiestas and water activities including boat races, fishing derbies and the good old summer standby pool parties! May 6-7 Cinco de Mayo Weekend Who doesn t love a good whack at a piñata? Mexican potluck and dancing to the tunes of our DJ at the pool lodge! May Mom s Day Hawaiian Weekend A Hawaiian Luau is in your future! We re replacing traditional tea and cookies with an exciting potluck featuring Island fare and karaoke with dancing under tiki torches at the pool lodge! May with Hooks, ribbons, and tags will be available for hanging flowers around the pool area today in honor of the men and women who sacrificed for our freedom. Heartfelt thanks to all those who have served as well as our folks who visit us time and again! Cupcakes will be available Saturday at the pool lodge as our way of saying thank you to all of our Thousand Trails members! June 3-4 National Trails Weekend on Saturday! Crafts, nature walks, scavenger Meet the Trail Team: Walker Wolf, Harley Bear, Dray Dragonfly, Haley Hawk, Philbert Squirrel and Hoot Owl and our special bunny, TT Verde. Sunday, we ll take a hike and collect special rocks for painting. Sign up to get your miles logged for special merit for our kickoff to Walk the Trails! July 1-2 Red, White, and Vroom Weekend Putt, putt! Vroom, vroom! Decorate your golf carts, ATVs, motorcycles and bicycles! Contests in all divisions with a general parade around the resort! Join us as we celebrate the Fourth the old-fashioned way with lots of familyoriented activities like a Watermelon Eating contest, egg toss and more. July Silly Olympics Weekend Compete in games of ancient mythology to win the gold, bronze and silver medal. Kids award ceremony to follow at the pool lodge patio with snacks. August 5-6 Friendship Day Weekend We re making amazing mini-photo albums and other scrapbooking crafts for those special someones in your life! Learn the Japanese art of Kumihimo and other braiding techniques for unique friendship bracelets. Materials provided. August Take Off Aviation Day Weekend Come fly with us! Join us as we celebrate aviation history at our RC Airfield Saturday and learn how to make and fly a kite on Sunday or just bring yours out to the airfield! Snacks provided, but bring a beverage of choice! September 2-3 Laborless Day and Member Appreciation Weekend Come on down to the Main Lodge for card games, pool, mini-golf. Snow cones Social on Saturday for our Day along with pool contests! September We re Falling Into Fall Weekend Create a beautiful floral centerpiece and pine cone wreath for your rig! These are the most requested crafting project at Verde Valley and we provide all the materials along with pine cones you collect from our resort! October 7-8 Pumpkin Madness Weekend Karaoke Delight, pumpkin carving, pumpkin seed spitting contest, pumpkin soups, pies, cupcakes, drinks and anything/anyone orange are in our midst this weekend with prizes in divisions. October Spooky Scary Weekend Scary Movie Day Saturday with spooky storytelling around campfires in the evening. Tour our resort and find the best designs in our Rig Decorating contest. November 4-5 Family Renaissance Festival Weekend Turn your golf carts, bikes, ATVs and other vehicles into fantastical horses and chariots! Contest in each division! Face painting, food, and Best Costume contests await. November Pilgrim s Landing Weekend You ve landed at Verde Valley Thousand Trails RV Resort and Campground. Folks from the area s local museums will be here to talk about the history of the area. Grilled corn on the cob and other snacks provided! SOUTHWEST Arizona 24 All Events, Times and Dates Subject to Change Some events may require a participation fee

14 SOUTHWEST California Idyllwild Canyon Trail Dr. Idyllwild, CA Bring your Moms up for a weekend of fun! Free Mother s Day mimosas, a Mother s Day craft, Candy Bar Bingo, and s mores. Enjoy our Movie Under the Stars on our giant outdoor movie screen. This weekend kicks off our season with lots of fun activities! Take a hike with Pat, make a fun craft, or compete in our Memorial Day Fishing Tournament. Enjoy a kids Club Blazer hike. We have more fun stuff in the works! We will also have folk musician, Glen Smith performing and a Movie Under the Stars! and Club Blazer Weekend* Another great weekend of fun! There will be crafts, Sand Castle Building contest, and a Hula-Hoop contest. Wild West Weekend There is a new sheriff in town!!! Let s make a Wild West craft together and play some games! And to all of you chili cookers, compete in our Annual Chili Cook-Off!! Later in the evening join us at the Amphitheater for s mores and an Idyllwild favorite, Cowboy Jack. July Happy Father s Day! Take Dad out on a hike with Pat or come over to the Lodge and make him a special Father s Day craft. Enjoy a banana split at our Ice Cream Social, followed by Candy Bar Bingo. Later in the evening there will be s mores and a movie! July Down on the Farm Weekend This ought to be a fun one! This is Down on the Farm s first visit here. Lots of fun, farm craft and games, petting zoo, and compete in our Bacon Recipe contest for a great prize! June 30-July 3 4th of July Weekend One of our favorite weekends! We have a lot going on! To name a few, Hike the Trails with Pat, go horseback riding in our breathtaking back country, learn to shoot a bow and arrow at High Country Archery or compete in our fishing tournament! There are also plans for a Trivia Quiz, Ice Cream Social, a pet adoption fair, a Club Blazer kids hike, and much more! Also, back by popular demand, Hit Men will be performing at the Amphitheater. July 7-8 Wet & Wild Beach Mountain Weekend There will be crafts, Sand Castle Building contest, and a Hula-Hoop contest. Enjoy a free spaghetti dinner. Harry Joe Reynolds and his band will perform!! Native American Heritage Weekend We are very excited about this! Start your morning with Hike the Trails with Pat and walk the same areas that our indigenous people walked over a century ago. This mountain s native people, the Cahuilla Tribe will be here for storytelling, song and dance, basket weaving, flat bread making, and more! Luau Weekend Aloha! This camper favorite is everything Hawaii! Enjoy crafts, games, Sand Castle Building contest, Luau Candy Bar Bingo, followed by our Luau Dinner Show, complete with Polynesian dancers. Space Camp Weekend Another newbie here at the preserve! Imagine outer space-themed crafts, games, telescopes and one of the most popular movies ever filmed!! Jurassic Mountain Weekend And yet, another first timer, Jurassic Mountain Weekend! Dino craft and games, dig for dinosaur eggs and see a live reptile show. And, don t miss the s mores and a great movie on Saturday night. Bluegrass Come to the mountains and listen to some good music. Candy Mountain Weekend This weekend is sure to be a favorite for all of our candy lovers! Play a variety of candy games, enjoy an Ice Cream Social with a candy twist, Candy Bar Bingo, and movie night! Oh yeah, complete with s mores. Oktoberfest Weekend On this day we celebrate Oktoberfest in August. Join us for Pat s hike, German crafts, free German beer tasting (with ID, of course), a yummy German dinner, and our General Manager will lead us in the Chicken Dance! Lots and lots of fun!!! Glen Smith performs. September 2-5 Labor Day and Wilderness Weekend Firefighter/ Law Enforcement Appreciation This is a bittersweet weekend here at Idyllwild as we are going out with a bang!! On this weekend, we celebrate the men and women who take care of us and keep us safe year-round. Welcoming back a law enforcement K-9 demonstration, Hike the Trails with Pat (retired U.S. Forest Service), various firefighter activities, crafts, games, scavenger hunt, a Club Blazer kids hike, Hit Men performs, karaoke, and lots more! A generous discount will be offered to all firefighter and law enforcement personnel. Lake Minden 1256 Marcum Rd. Nicolaus, CA May 5-Sept 3 Weekend Activities Information The Friday Night Family Potluck Social (please sign-up in the Adult Lodge by Friday at 3 p.m.) If you will be arriving later than 3 p.m. there may be a $1.50 to $3.50 charge depending on what type of potluck. Brown Bag Bingo is every Friday night at 7 p.m. in the Adult Lodge. Players are asked to bring a prize worth about $1 concealed in a brown paper bag to be used as a Bingo prize. A Family Movie is shown on Friday evenings in the Family Lodge (all movies are rated G to PG-13.) All children under 12 must be supervised by an adult. Family Candy Bar Bingo is Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Adult Lodge. The Family Ice Cream Social is on Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. in the Adult Lodge. Ice cream is $1.50 a scoop. A variety of toppings are available at no extra charge. The Blue Heron Café serves fresh baked cinnamon rolls on Fridays at 9 a.m. and is open during the regular season. Please sign up in the Adult Lodge by Thursday at 3 p.m. for cinnamon rolls. May 6-7 Cinco de Mayo Bring a Mexican recipe to a Recipe Share. Take a jewelry class and make a beautiful pair of Fiesta Earrings. Bring your favorite Mexican potluck dish to the Friday Night Potluck. Share your ideas at the Jewelry Maker s Meet-Up and Picture This Photo Club. Mother s Day Cake for Mother s Day Kids can join us Saturday for Club Blazer and the Kids Kindness Club. Kids will also be making a gift for Mom. We ll celebrate Moms with cake and ice cream at the Mother s Day Ice Cream Social. Share your favorite crafting idea at the Creative Crafter s Circle. May Armed Forces Day/ Lake Minden Artist Exhibit Activities to be announced. Memorial Day/Member Appreciation Family Barn Dance Join us for a long weekend as we celebrate our great members and Memorial Day. Check out our fun family activities that include a campground wide scavenger hunt, paddle boat races and a Family Barn Dance. Pencil, Pen & Palate meets Friday. Kids check out Club Blazer and the Kids Kindness Club. and Pom Pom the Clown Join us for a long weekend as we celebrate National Trails Day. Fun family activities will include scheduled trail walks, and a campground-wide scavenger hunt. Pom Pom the Clown will entertain and amaze children of all ages. Paddle boat races and a Cake and Ice Cream Social. Check out the Jewelry Maker s Meet-Up and the Picture This Photo Club. Arts & Crafts Flea Market Sale Check out the Saturday Arts & Crafts Flea Market Sale. Sign up in the Adult Lodge to reserve your table. Kids can participate in Club Blazer and the Kids Kindness Club. Share your favorite photos and ideas at a Picture This Photo Club get-together. Creative Crafter s Circle meets Friday. Father s Day Fishing Derby Bring Dad and the family for a weekend of fun and excitement. Start the weekend by bringing Dad s favorite potluck dish to the Friday Night Potluck Social. Stay for Brown Bag Bingo. Saturday we ll also have a Father s Day Fishing Derby, Candy Bar Bingo and a Cake and Ice Cream Social in honor of Dads. Friday check out the Book Buzz Discussion Group. June Lake Minden Art Exhibit, Craft Show, and RC Boat Races Check out the Art Exhibit featuring Lake Minden Artists and Crafters. Lots of games, swimming in the lake, and family fun will make lasting memories. Drop in for the Pencil, Pen & Pallet Artist Share and the Lake Minden Art Show. Saturday and Sunday watch the RC Boat Races. July 4 Independence Day Community Celebration and Barn Dance Independence Day is so big at Lake Minden it takes three days to celebrate. On July 3rd Lake Minden partners with the Nicolaus, Rio Oso and Pleasant Grove Fire Departments to host the 5th Annual Community Independence Day Celebration with great food and activities, giant inflatables, a Barn Dance and the biggest fireworks display in the area. On the 4th of July kids of all ages will enjoy member generated safe and sane fireworks. Challenging Activities/Pom Pom the Clown/RC Boat Races We invite you to a weekend of challenging activities that will include card games, board games, miniature golf and paddle boat races, hula-hoops and a scavenger hunt, just to name a few. Don t forget to join us for the Ice Cream Social and Candy Bar Bingo. Meet other crafters at the Creative Crafter s Circle. Saturday and Sunday watch the RC Boat Races. SOUTHWEST California

15 SOUTHWEST California Lake Minden Continued Clowning Around This is a weekend of fun, fun, fun for families. Friday night will have a Hot Dog Bar Potluck followed by Brown Bag Bingo. Saturday, Primrose Octavia Merry Ticklefeather (Pom Pom the Clown) will entertain and amaze children of all ages. Later we ll play volleyball, ping pong and mini-golf. Kids can also paint using golf balls. Outdoor games not your thing? How about Candy Bar Bingo and an Ice Cream Social. Check out the Creative Crafter s Circle. Fun in the Sun/Fishing Derby Join us for a weekend of fun and games that will include a Fishing Derby, a campground-wide scavenger hunt, paddle boat races and other great activities. Don t forget the Friday Night Potluck Social, Candy Bar Bingo and Saturday Candy Bar Bingo and the Ice Cream Social that will include root beer floats. Lake Minden Art and Craft Exhibit Check out the Lake Minden Art and Craft Show. Kids come join Club Blazer and the Kids Kindness Club and participate in a scavenger hunt. Pencil, Pen & Pallet Artists meet Friday. National Clown Week/Pom Pom Saturday Primrose Octavia Merry Ticklefeather (Pom Pom the Clown) will entertain and amaze children of all ages. Have your camera ready for some great shots. We ll celebrate International Clown Week with face painting and other silly activities. Check out the Jewelry Maker s Meet- Up and the Picture This Photo Club. Hot August Nights Barn Dance Elvis may have officially left the building, but his memory is alive and well. Join us for hula-hoop and bubble gum chewing and Elvis Impersonation contests at the Hot August Nights Barn Dance. Creative Crafter s Circle meets Friday. Kids check out Club Blazer and the Kids Kindness Club. SANDtastic Beach Party/ RC Boat Races Join us Friday night for build your own Hoagie Sandwich Potluck Social. Saturday test your skills with a bucket, a shovel and lots of sand while building sand castles on the swim beach. Win a paddle boat race and win your choice of a sandwich or hamburger at the Blue Heron Café. Drop in for the Book Buzz Discussion Group. Share your favorite photo at Picture This Photo Club. Saturday and Sunday watch the RC Boat Races. Bird Brain Weekend/Lake Minden Art and Craft Exhibit Kids, let s paint bird houses and eat gummy worms like the birds. Then, we will learn all about the birds at Lake Minden and have a bird scavenger hunt. We ll even have Worms in the Dirt Sundaes at the Ice Cream Social. Pencil, Pen & Pallet Artist share and Lake Minden Arts and Craft Show. Labor Day/ and Barn Dance Let s celebrate this country we live in with a Hamburger Cookout/Potluck followed by Brown Bag Bingo. Saturday will feature paddle boat races followed by the Ice Cream Social with banana splits. Check out all of our fun family activities including a campground-wide scavenger hunt, paddle boat races and a Family Barn Dance. Don t miss the Jewelry Maker s Meet-Up and Picture This Photo Club. September 8-10 Grandparents Day Celebrate Grandparents Day with an Old-Fashioned Food Potluck Social followed by Brown Bag Bingo. Saturday bring your Grandparents to the Ice Cream Social. Share your craft project ideas at the Creative Crafter s Circle. September It s all About Fall Bring your favorite fall soup to the Friday night Homemade Soup Potluck and stay for Brown Bag Bingo. Enjoy a fall walk around the lake, take a fall-themed jewelry, or join the Book Buzz Discussion Group. September Hobby Share Hobby Share: Do you have an unusual hobby? Does your hobby fit in a bread box or a warehouse? Is your hobby travel friendly? Share your favorite hobby or get a few new ideas at the Hobby Lover s Hobby Share and Coffee. Don t forget Saturday Candy Bar Bingo and the Ice Cream Social. September 29-October 1 Lake Minden Art Show Stop in for some Wii Bowling and stay for Candy Bar Bingo and the Ice Cream Social. Check out the Lake Minden Member Art Show. Kids check out Club Blazer and the Kids Kindness Club. October 6-8 Life s a Mystery/Float and Fly Bring your favorite mystery addition for a Mystery Potluck Dinner Social. Win a mystery prize at Brown Bag Bingo. Enter a Mystery Puzzle competition and see if you can put together a mystery puzzle without the benefit of knowing what it is. Do a Mystery Craft, take part in a Mystery Scavenger Hunt. Bring your cameras and get some great shots of the Float and Fly Planes as they take off and land on the lake. October Oktoberfest We ll celebrate Oktoberfest with German-Inspired Potluck Friday evening, a Pretzel Bar and Bavarian inspired Arts and Crafts. Join us Friday at the Creative Crafter s Circle. Kids check out Club Blazer and the Kids Kindness Club. October Ghoulish Good Fun We ll be making fall-themed crafts and Halloween decorations this week, so come ready to have some crafty fun. Saturday, don t get spooked at the Ghost and Goblin Scavenger Hunt. Come in where it s safe for the Friday night Potluck Social and Saturday Candy Bar Bingo and the Ice Cream Social. October Scared Silly The spooktacular fun starts here! Make some wicked crafts and then have a ghoulish good time at the Potluck Social! Saturday we ll have a Scared Silly Movie Marathon, Parking Lot Trick-or-Treat. Decorate your site for Halloween and win a prize. Check out the Pencil, Pen & Pallet Artist Share and Picture This Photo Club. November 3-5 Holiday Cheer It s time to really get into the holiday spirit. Come to a Holiday Coffee and share your favorite holiday recipe. Take a holiday greeting card class and make beautiful holiday cards. Take a jewelry class and make a pair of angle earrings. Check out the Jewelry Maker s Meet-Up and the Picture This Photo Club. November A Salute to Veterans Join us for a Veterans Day Pie Social. Veterans are encouraged to bring photos for our Salute to Veterans Board and memories to share with other veterans and members. Get started on your Christmas crafting in a craft or bead class. We ll have free pie for veterans at the Saturday Ice Cream Social. Share Christmas craft ideas at the Creative Crafter s Circle. November Lake Minden Thanksgiving Dinner This is Lake Minden s most popular Potluck Social. Join us Saturday for a traditional Thanksgiving meal of turkey and dressing. Enjoy a scrumptious meal while you catch up with old friends and make new ones. Then, take a relaxing walk around the lake. Introduce your favorite book at the Book Buzz Discussion Group. November The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Come in out of the cold and join us for an afternoon of Skip-Bo. Take a holiday jewelry class and make a festive pair of earrings. Show off your most imaginative leftover turkey dish at the Friday Night Potluck followed by Holiday Brown Bag Bingo. It s never too cold for ice cream so join us at the Saturday Ice Cream Social. Meet with other Artists and Photographers at the Pencil, Pen & Palate Share or the Picture This Photo Club. December 1-3 The Spirit of Giving This week we ll be making a variety of holiday ornaments in the children s and adult craft sessions. We ll be collecting hats, socks, and mittens for our Giving Tree during the month of December. Bring your donations to the Adult Lodge and help us share the holiday spirit with the less fortunate. Show off your jewelry making skills at a Jewelry Maker s Meet-Up and share photos at the Picture This Photo Club. December 8-10 Just Around the Corner Get in the holiday spirit with hot chocolate, cider cookies and a holiday movie. Kids and Adults will do a Christmas craft project. Stop in for some Wii Bowling and stay for Saturday s Ice Cream Social that will feature Hot Fudge Sundaes. Share Christmas craft ideas at the Creative Crafter s Circle. December Lake Minden Christmas Dinner Come in out of the cold and join us for an afternoon of Skip-Bo. Take a holiday jewelry class and make a festive bracelet. Show off your most imaginative leftover turkey dish at the Friday Night Potluck followed by Holiday Brown Bag Bingo. It s never too cold for ice cream so join us at the Saturday Ice Cream Social. Meet with other Artists and Photographers at the Pencil, Pen & Palate Share or the Picture This Photo Club December Tis the Season It s not too late to make a Christmas Holiday bracelet or earrings in Bead Class. Join us for our Friday night Potluck Social followed by Christmas Brown Bag Bingo. Stop in for some Wii Bowling. Meet with other artists at the Pencil, Pen & Pallet Artist Share. December Happy New Year Join us for a New Year s Eve Hors d oeuvres Potluck Social and stay for Brown Bag Bingo and card games as we ring in the New Year. January 5-7 Soup, Soup, and More Soup Bring your favorite pot of homemade soup to share and join us for one of Lake Minden s favorite Friday Night Potlucks. At Jewelry Maker s Meet-Up share jewelry making ideas, tutorials and patterns and trade beads and findings. Share photo ideas at the Picture This Photo Club. January Make New Friends and Keep the Old This week s activities are all about friendship; keeping in touch with old friends and making new friends. Is there any better way to make friends than enjoying Hot Fudge Sundaes at the Ice Cream Social? Share your favorite craft project or pattern at the Creative Crafter s Circle and do a monthly craft. SOUTHWEST California

16 SOUTHWEST California Lake Minden Continued January Just Say No to Cabin Fever Cure your cabin fever with the four C s; Coffee, Company, Cards and Crafts. If you have a favorite book or author you would like to share join the Book Buzz Discussion Group. At the Picture This Photo Club Share your favorite photographs and techniques with other amateur photographers. January Coffee and Cookie Share Beat those winter time blues! Bring your favorite homemade cookies and recipes and we ll share cookies, coffee, tea and great conversation at a Cookie and Coffee Social. Meet with other Artists at the Pencil, Pen & Palette Artist Share. At the Picture This Photo Club Share your favorite photographs and techniques with other amateur photographers. February 2-4 Are You Ready For Some Football We ll kick off this football weekend on Friday Night with an indoor Tailgate Potluck Social. Join us Sunday for a Game Day Viewing Party. The Jewelry Maker s Meet-Up is Friday followed by a jewelry class. At the Picture This Photo Club Share your favorite photographs and techniques with other amateur photographers. February 9-11 Sweets for My Sweet Prepare yourself for some really sweet activities, including a chocolate tasting, a Sweetheart Jewelry Class and a Valentine s Day Potluck followed by Brown Bag Sweet Heart Bingo. Check out the Creative Crafter s Circle. February Warm Up With a Cozy Book Do you have a favorite book or author you would like to share or discuss? Join the Book Buzz Discussion Group. Come to the Friday Night Potluck and stay for Brown Bag Bingo. Come in out of the cold for Wii Bowling. Picture This Photo Club meets Saturday. February Artist Workshop Meet with other Artists at the Pencil, Pen & Palette. Artist Share to show off your artwork, share a technique or discuss your favorite artist. Artists of all levels are invited to share their skills at the Artist Workshop. Please bring your own supplies. Come in out of the cold for an afternoon game of cards. March 2-4 Jewelry Maker s Meet-Up At the Jewelry Maker s Meet-Up share jewelry making ideas, tutorials and patterns, or demonstrate a new idea or project. Come to the Friday Night Potluck and stay for Brown Bag Bingo. Come for Candy Bar Bingo and stay for root beer floats at the Ice Cream Social. March 9-11 Share Your Hobby Do you have an unusual hobby? Does your hobby fit in a bread box or a warehouse? Is your hobby travel friendly? Maybe you re just looking for a new, interesting hobby? Share your favorite hobby or get a few new ideas and make new friends at a Creative Crafter s Circle. Come to the Friday Night Potluck and stay for Brown Bag Bingo. March A Bit O the Irish It s that time of year again and we ll be doing a variety of green-themed activities. Make sure to sign up early for the Corned Beef and Cabbage Potluck Dinner. We ll also be crafting with an Irish theme. Join us at the Ice Cream Social for Chocolate Chip Mint Chocolate Sundaes. Book Buzz Discussion Group meets the 17th. Picture This Photo Club 18th. March Artist Workshop Meet with other Artists at the Pencil, Pen & Palette Artist Share. Share your artwork, a technique or discuss your favorite artist. An Artist Workshop for artists of all levels will follow. Please bring your own supplies. Come to the Friday Night Potluck and stay for Brown Bag Bingo. March 30-April 1 Aprils Fools Day Bring your favorite unusual or even bizarre covered dish Friday night for a foolishly fun April Fool s Day Potluck Dinner. After the potluck we ll have April Fool Brown Bag Bingo, (not too serious prizes please) and a funny family movie. Kids check out Club Blazer and the Kids Kindness Club. April 7-9 Celebrating Spring Make a spring or Easter-themed greeting or scrapbook page in a paper crafts class. Bring your favorite springthemed dish to the Potluck Social. Come for Candy Bar Bingo and stay for root beer floats at the Ice Cream Social. Join us at the Jewelry Maker s Meet-Up and share jewelry making ideas, or teach a new pattern. April Easter Festivities Join us Saturday Morning for Easter Egg dying and Bunny Crafts, We ll also be having our very popular Annual Easter Potluck Dinner Social, a Bunny Scavenger Hunt and Paddle Boat Races. Sunday bring the kids for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Don t forget your cameras; this is a great weekend for photos. Creative Crafter s Circle meets Friday. April Earth Day Whether it s cleaning up your site or helping a neighbor, let s get together to clean up Lake Minden. Come to the Friday Night Potluck and stay for Brown Bag Bingo. Kids help out in the Kids Kindness Club. Book Buzz Discussion Group meets Friday. Picture This Photo Club meets Saturday. Saturday and Sunday watch the RC Boat Races. April The Great Outdoors Come join us for a weekend of great outdoor activities including Paddle Boat Races, a Scavenger Hunt, Hula-Hoops, and Jump rope. Join us for Candy Bar Bingo and the Ice Cream Social. Pencil, Pen & Palette Artist will meet outside if weather permits. Kids check out Club Blazer and the Kids Kindness Club. Lake of the Springs French Town Rd. Oregon House, CA May Celebrating Mom Let s celebrate Mom. Kids can make a special gift for Mom at Kids Craft and bring her and the entire family to Candy Bar Bingo. Treat Mom to dinner and Moms receive free French toast on Sunday! May Celebration will be Splashing Fun Day Let s splash our way into the season. A Craft and Variety Fair will be held all day Friday and Sunday. Saturday is Day with cake to honor all of our members. Kids Fishing Derby on Saturday,plus lots of water games throughout the day, a Teen Dance with DJ, a Family Dance with a live band, and a Family Campfire with John Carter. Come salute those who gave the ultimate sacrifice at our Memorial Day Flag Ceremony. June 3-5 Let s explore the great outdoors. Don t miss this amazing, fun and educational weekend as we celebrate Thousand Trails nationwide recreation programs: Walk the Trails and Club Blazer! Enjoy walking our trails and earning mile points for this year s. June Celebrating Dads Kids will be making a special craft for Dad at Kids Crafts. Mom and the family can go dancing with Dad at the Family Dance. John Carter performs at the Family Campfire. Sunday, bring Dad up to the dining room for free French toast. July 1-2 Sparkle Spectacular The fun starts Friday with our Craft and Variety Fair. Saturday we will have a patriotic tie-dye. Kids will enjoy fishing derby, campfire sing-along and marshmallow roast. Family Dance on Saturday with a live band, Teen Dance with our DJ. Sunday BBQ, free watermelon feed followed by the Family Parade down Lodge Hill. Join in and decorate yourselves, the dogs, your bike or whatever else you like. Enjoy the spectacular fireworks show! July It s Hot Outside It s time to have some water fun, from water balloons to super soakers. We will have some fun, crazy water games or you can just relax in our beautiful pool or by the lake. Bring your toys and your swim suit. August 19 Lake of the Springs Team Spirit Day Cake and Balloons Join the Manager and staff in a room filled with balloons and cake in the dining room to show Lake of the Springs Staff how much they are appreciated. August 26 Karate Time Would you like to learn some karate? Experience a class complete with demonstrations. We have karate two days a week where you ll learn some karate and basic self-defense. Summer s End Weekend There will be lots for the kids to do with Kids Fishing Derby and tie-dyeing. Teen Dance features a DJ while the Family Dance serves up a live band. Don t forget the Craft and Variety Fair going on all weekend. Join us Saturday for Day. We will be serving breakfast on Labor Day. October Dance, Dance, Dance! It s our Annual Line Dance Fall Festival! Come to our Line Dance Festival with Marion and learn some new moves. All week long we ll host dancing and serve food. Come show us the moves you learned at the Family Dance. October 28 Goblins and Ghouls Halloween Fun Kids Fishing Derby on Saturday, then come show off your spooky skills with our Pumpkin Carving and Site decorating Contest. Don t miss trunkor-treating and a Haunted House! Then come join us at the Family Dance for the costume contest. November 23 Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner Let us cook for you! We will provide the turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy; members bring the side dishes. Call to sign up ahead of time as seating is limited. Friday, Saturday and Sunday following Thanksgiving there will be Craft and Variety Fair. December 31 New Year s Celebration Come ring in the New Year with us and have a fun, safe celebration. We will be serving dinner, followed by a dance with a live band. March 31-April 1 Happy Easter Come join us for Easter Weekend. Bring the kids to the pond located at the bottom of lodge hill for the Kids Fishing Derby. We will also be having Easter Egg coloring, Easter Egg Hunt, and a visit from the Easter Bunny! SOUTHWEST California

17 SOUTHWEST California Oakzanita Springs Hwy. 79 Descanso, CA May Show your Mom how much you appreciate her. Kids can make a special Mother s Day card and a special gift. Moms can enjoy our special Wine and Cheese Tasting. Moms treat yourself to a complimentary facial from our local MaryKay rep. May Memorial Weekend Live music for your listening and dancing enjoyment. We will also have a live animal presentation for the entire family. Wine and Cheese Tasting for adults and our annual Horseshoe Tourney. Our Country Breakfasts start up again this weekend. Lots of crafts and games for the whole family. To finish the weekend enjoy cake and fun for our! June 4-5 Get out and explore the great outdoors, hike on our self-guided Nature Trail or join Cheryl on one of our guided hikes. You can also enjoy one of the many beautiful hikes in our near by Cuyamaca State Park, some with great views of the ocean and desert in the same hike. Don t forget the kiddos as we introduce them to the Club Blazer Team. A fun and educational weekend. June Gooey Science Weekend Bring the kiddos up for ewey gooey fun. We will be doing various science projects like making slime and super strong bubbles. We will even make a few edible projects. June Bring Dad up for a fun camping weekend. Kids can make a special Dad s Day card and craft. Challenge Dad to football toss, squirt gun, and root beer chugging contests. A special Beer Tasting and Cheese Social will be held in honor of all Dads! Take Dad to our nearby Lake Cuyamaca for some great fishing. June Beat the Heat Join us as we show you lots of ways to beat the heat, like the frozen t-shirt game. Pool games and cold treats! July 1-2 Celebrate Independence Day Weekend Join us as we celebrate our country s independence. We will have so many fun activities, old-fashioned games, live music, BBQ, 4th of July-themed crafts, and live animal show. This holiday weekend is always fun and memorable. On the 4th, Viejas Reservation will be providing a spectacular fireworks display at the nearby Outlet Center. July 8-9 Marine Mammal Mania Come learn about marine mammals and find out why dolphins and whales are not fish. We will have theme related edible art, games and crafts. July Jawsome Weekend We will play fun shark games, create edible art and do lots of fun shark crafts. July Hawaiian Weekend We will have lots of Hawaiian-themed activities like games, crafts, lei making and Limbo contest. And of course, our delicious dinner featuring fruit salad, Hawaiian rice, roll, and drinks. Don t forget to wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt. And it will be our 3rd Annual Oakzanita Kids Talent Show! July Something Fishy is Going On Come up for lots of fishy fun, like Finding Nemo Scavenger Hunt, gold fish edible art, and be sure to bring a t-shirt for fish printing. August 5-6 Baby It s Hot Outside As we all know August is way too hot, so join us as we stay cool in the Lodge. We will do cool edible art projects, Minute To Win It games and Bingo. August Life on the Wild side Come learn about wildlife at Oakzanita. Discover what kind of animals you could see at Oakzanita, learn animal tracking and even paint a lifelike animal track. Join Cheryl on a nature hike. August Back to School Blues Last weekend before you head back to school? Spend it at Oakzanita we ll have a kids pizza party and water games on the lawn to cool off. Bring the whole family. August Creepy Creatures It s all about those creatures most people think are creepy, like bats, snakes and bug, plus fun crafts and edible art. September 2-4 Labor Day Weekend Enjoy the last big weekend of the summer with live music, and a live animal presentation. You can enjoy pool games, water relays, and all of your favorite ways to cool off like root beer floats and ice cream sundaes. We will also be celebrating so join us for complimentary cake. Throughout October Octoberfest Fall is a beautiful time of year to be at Oakzanita and watch the leaves change color. It is also apple time in Julian so get your hot apple pie and tour this great little gold mining town. On October 7, we have our Octoberfest celebration and beer tasting. On the weekends we do adult and kids seasonal crafts. November 23 Thanksgiving Dinner Join us for our great Thanksgiving Dinner. We will have turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, veggies, roll and drink all for a great price and no dishes to do. Limited seating dinner will be served at 1 p.m. sharp. November Thanksgiving Weekend Join us for holiday-themed crafts and edible art. Throughout December Holiday Decorating Weekends in December we will be doing adult arts and crafts like candy making, gift making and ornaments and on weekends kids art and crafts. Join us on December 2 for our annual Lodge Decorating Party and at the end of the month with Christmas Potluck. Palm Springs Varner Rd. Palm Desert, CA September 23 Autumn in Palm Springs Relax by the pool and take in our beautiful desert weather. Spend Friday and Saturday nights playing card games in the Recreation Lodge. October 14 Oktoberfest Join us by the pool Saturday evening for brats and kraut Then later, enjoy the sounds of Mean Dean Ratzman at the Recreation Lodge. October 27 Halloween Weekend Decorate your site, rig, cart, bike, pet or yourself. There will be Halloweenthemed movies Friday and Saturday nights. November 11 Veterans Day Weekend On Saturday morning, share a cup of coffee and fellowship with the veterans staying in the park. We will also have information regarding local activities. Plus live music and dancing in the evening for everyone to enjoy with the crooning sounds of Matt Barber. November 23 Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner It s the day to be thankful! Bring your best potluck side dish to enjoy at our annual Thanksgiving Day Potluck Dinner. Sign up early as seating is limited. December 9 Welcome Back to the Desert Palm Springs is welcoming back our members with an evening of grilling! Join us for a burgers and hot dogs pool party! There will also be live music performed by Mean Dean Ratzman. December Christmas in Palm Springs Leave the snow behind and spend the holidays with us. Christmas Eve we ll be judging our Site and Rig Decorating contest. Sign up to make sure you get in on the fun. December 31 New Year s Eve in the Desert Come ring in the New Year at the Recreation Lodge with live music, dancing and fun with your friends! We ll be counting down at 9 p.m. January 20 Chili Cook-Off and Country Western Night Plug in your crock pots, dust off your recipes and show everybody who has the best chili at Palm Springs! We re having our annual Chili Cook-Off at the Recreation Lodge. Then later in the evening Cowboy Jack is back! He will entertain us with vintage country tunes and stories. February 10 Valentine s Day Weekend Not only is it Valentine s weekend, but it is also our Annual Horseshoe Tournament. Join horseshoe players that travel near and far to play in this tournament. Then end the evening with your special someone, dancing and listening to some great music. March St. Patrick s Day Weekend Put on your green gear and join us for some good music and dancing featuring Glenn Smith. Bring your favorite green beverage and potluck appetizer to share. March 31-April 1 Easter Weekend in Palm Springs Join us Saturday for an Easter-themed movie. Then Easter morning bring your basket and see how many eggs you can find to fill it up at our Easter Egg Hunt. Pio Pico Otay Lakes Rd. Jamul, CA May 9-10 Mother s Appreciation Weekend Come and make Mom a gift or enjoy a picnic on the lawn with Mom. We will also have a Movie Night. May Decorate your cart or bike for a Memorial Parade. Enjoy pool games, campfire and s mores. Mini-golf tourney, DJ and dancing Saturday night and a big screen movie Sunday night. SOUTHWEST California

18 SOUTHWEST California Pio Pico Continued Come join us as we get outdoors and explore Pio Pico s extensive trails. Don t miss this amazing, fun and educational weekend as we introduce and celebrate Thousand Trails two nationwide recreation programs: Walk the Trails and Club Blazer! Join us for our Celebration. Fathers Appreciation Weekend This weekend features a special dinner at Cafe and a Father/Child Mini-Golf Tournament all for Dads! Wild West Weekend Experience Pio Pico s wild side. Learn all about the local wild life living on and near our preserve through local wildlife experts and rescues. Join us Friday morning for a Coyote Canyon Craft Camp. July 1-3 Let Freedom Ring Weekend Celebrate the 4th of July Pio Pico style. There will be entertainment, lawn games, pool games, decorating contest for bikes, carts, pets and people. Then join in on the 4th of July parade followed by a big screen movie after dark and live entertainment. July Alien Encounters Weekend Experience a Pio Pico Encounter of the best kind. From food to crafts to games, it s all Sci-Fi. Start the weekend off Friday morning with a Star Wars Art Camp. Everything s Groovy Weekend The 60s come back to life with vintage-style games and crafts along with a 60s dance party with period bands on the big screen in the evening. Pirate Island Arggh, yee mateys! From food to fun to movies, everything is pirate. Start the weekend early and join us in the Youth Center for Pirate Island Art Camp. Tiki Time Luau Weekend Dig out your Hawaiian shirt and join in on all the fun and make a Hawaiian lei to wear to the festivities in the evening. The Coyote Canyon Café will be serving a Hawaiian-style meal followed by a live Polynesian Dance Show Wet and Wild Weekend August is hot! It s all about pool and water games this weekend from water volleyball to water aerobics to a water slide on the Front Lawn for the kids. Come early and join us on Friday morning for our Under the Sea Art Camp. September 2-5 Labor Day Weekend Celebrate the end of summer here at Pio Pico. Plenty of lawn and pool games, live entertainment, and a movie on the Big Screen. October Octoberfest Weekend Dine under the stars at our Bavarianthemed Fall Festival with brats, beer, dancing, games and an Alpine photo booth. October Halloween Spooktacular Weekend Don t be scared! Join in on the spooky festivities. There will be pumpkin carving, costume party and photo booth, trick-or-treating and Halloweenthemed movies and crafts. November Veterans Day Weekend Pio Pico honors its veterans with a show of flags representing all the branches. Start the day with a special breakfast for veterans hosted by the Coyote Cafe and veteran members memorabilia table. November Thanksgiving Weekend The Coyote Canyon Café will be serving a traditional meal with all the trimmings on Thanksgiving Day. The Youth Center will have crafts and projects for the kids and art and games for the adults. December Christmas at Pio Pico Light up and decorate your rig or cart to enter the annual Holiday Lights contest. Santa visits Pio Pico! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be making a list as they tour Pio Pico and make the Youth Center their final stop for a party and visit with the kids! Adults can make merry at the annual Christmas and Caroling party. December 25 Christmas Feast Enjoy a potluck dinner with fellow members. December 31 Rockin New Years at Pio Pico Enjoy a steak dinner at the cafe followed by dancing til midnight with RP Mobile Music. The Youth Center will be open for our young members to celebrate the New Year too. Ponderosa 7291 Hwy. 49 Lotus, CA June 30-July 2 Independence Day May God Bless America this weekend! Later, treat yourself to cotton candy. Also on the agenda, a Ponderosa favorite live music and karaoke! July 15 Ponderosa Paradise Come indulge yourself in what we have to offer including rock painting and Bingo. Want more to do? Check out a gold pan, play bocce ball, horseshoes, or volleyball. Treat yourself to a tasty delight from our ice cream van. July 22 Water Fun! Come cool off by the pool. We will have water games and activities! August 5 Western Days Saddle up, partner! Try your hand at cow and steer ropin. The kids that do well at this may just have to be deputized. Bring your cameras for old-time photos. August 12 Family Bingo! Bring the whole family to the Lodge for Family Bingo! Popcorn, lemonade and prizes! August 19 Remember the 60s It s all about flower power, tie-dye, peace signs, and lava lamps. Don t forget that far out music that defined the decade! September 1-3 Labor Day Weekend We ll start off the weekend with a family movie. Our Family Lodge will be hopping with cotton candy and the end of the season karaoke! Join us for our Celebration with live music. September 16 Pirates on the American River Pirates have invaded the Ponderosa! Well, if you can t beat em, join em by making your own pirate mask, you scurvy dog. Arrgghh! Rancho Oso 3750 Paradise Rd. Santa Barbara, CA May 14 All About Mom Weekend All Moms come on down to our Stone Lodge for free French toast from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. May 27 We will celebrate our members with a Activity. June 3 Walk The Trails National Walk the Trails and Club Blazer Weekend. June 18 All About Dad All Dads come on down to our Stone Lodge for free French toast from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. July 1 Full-Filled Weekend We will have an event-filled weekend with plenty of fun-filled activities and music by the pool. Throughout August Still Want to Swim? Come enjoy our two pools and lots of other outdoor fun! September 2 Labor Day Weekend Enjoy an extra day off to ride horses, swim, and play outdoors and enjoy music by the pool. October 28 Halloween Fun Party Paint your own pumpkin, trick-or-treat through Rancho Oso and enjoy punch and cupcakes. November 11 Veterans Day All veterans or active duty military personnel can have free pancakes from 8:30 to 9:30 at our Stone Lodge. November 23 Time To Give Thanks Join us for our traditional Thanksgiving Dinner and Dessert Potluck at the Stone Lodge. December 1-25 Decorate Your Rig Come decorate your rig to be entered in our Best Decorated Rig contest! December 31 Celebrate the New Year Let s ring in the New Year at our Stone Lodge with DJ Brian Perra. There will be dancing and some karaoke. Bring a snack to share. SOUTHWEST California

19 SOUTHWEST California Russian River Geysers Rd. Cloverdale, CA May Family Movie Night and Memorial Day Pet Parade Please join us for an exciting evening under the stars. Bring your chair or blanket, popcorn, and a drink to enjoy a family movie night at our outdoor movie theater on the lawn in front of the Lodge. On Monday, join man s best friend for this fun event! Ribbons and prizes will be awarded for Cutest Pet and Funniest Pet costumes. Join us for our Celebration. June 3 Come join us as we get outdoors and explore. Don t miss this amazing, fun and educational weekend as we introduce and celebrate Thousand Trails two nationwide recreation programs: Walk the Trails and Club Blazer! June 18 Father s Day Breakfast A free French toast breakfast at the Chuck Wagon for all Dads registered at Russian River. July 1-3 Patriotic RV and Tent Decorating Contest Show us your red, white and blue enthusiasm! Decorate your rigs and your tents! Prizes awarded for best and most creative sites! Family movies under the stars nightly. July 8 Scavenger Hunt This entertaining event is back this year! All ages invited! Join in on the fun, prizes, and lots of smiles! Bring your chair or blanket, popcorn and a drink to enjoy a family movie night. July 15 Summer Splash River Float Grab your inner tubes or rent one at the Lodge for this year s Summer Splash River Float event! The Lodge is the place for Birthday Cake Night, where we will celebrate all July birthdays. We will also have some Bingo fun! August 5 Splash, Soak & Float Who can make the biggest splash? Jump in or grab a tube and take a lazy float. Did you say float? What floats? Well root beer floats! Come and get yours. Paint river rocks at craft time. August 19 Russian River Resort s 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off! So you think that you ve got the best chili recipe in town? Here is your chance to shine at our Chili Cook-Off! All contestants must register at the Lodge the day before the event where details will be provided to all who enter. Contestants are responsible for obtaining their own ingredients. Judging will take place by fellow members and guests. Prizes will be awarded! September 3 Labor Day/Weird and Wacky Happy Camper s Parade! Decorate yourself, your pet, your bike, or whatever and enter the parade! The weirdest and wackiest will be awarded ribbons. Details can be found in the Lodge! We ll end our busy day with a family movie at our outdoor movie theater, located on the lawn in front of the Lodge. The movie begins at dusk. It may get chilly so come prepared! Join us for our Celebration. October 28 Halloween RV/Tent Contest Decorate your RV or tent for this fun event. Prizes will be awarded for Best Decorations. November 23 Thanksgiving Dinner Join us for a holiday feast in the Lodge on Thanksgiving Day. This event is limited to the first 32 registered guests/ members. We provide the turkey, stuffing, potatoes, and gravy; you provide a traditional Thanksgiving side dish or dessert. December 25 Christmas Day Dinner On Christmas Day we will be having a holiday feast in the Lodge. This event will be limited to the first 32 registered guests/members. We provide a ham, a turkey, stuffing, potatoes, and gravy; you provide a traditional holiday side dish or dessert. San Benito Cienega Rd. Paicines, CA May 5-7 To thank our Moms for everything, all Moms will receive a free dessert when ordering Friday night dinner. Free ice cream sundae with all the fixings on Saturday for Mothers. Bring Mom down and show her the love join us for a tea party as we celebrate our beloved Mothers on Sunday. May Horseshoe Tournament Horseshoe Tournament all weekend. May Our weekend begins with BBQ Friday night dinner. Saturday will test your favorite recipes when you enter our annual Chili Cook-Off. Wind down the weekend with s mores around a communal campfire on Sunday. Join us for. June 3-4 Come join us as we get outdoors and explore. Don t miss this amazing, fun and educational weekend as we introduce and celebrate Thousand Trails two nationwide recreation programs: Walk the Trails and Club Blazer! June Friday kicks off Father s Day weekend with an all-you-can eat Spaghetti Dinner for Dads. Kids can make Dad a great gift on Saturday. On Sunday, Dads join us for free root beer floats. July 1-3 Independence Rally Weekend Celebrate the 75th anniversary of this tradition at San Benito! BBQ and music on Friday. Decorate your golf cart and participate in a Cart Parade on Saturday. Then wrap up your weekend with a Sunday morning breakfast buffet. Summer Fun Weekend Water balloon tag on Saturday and Miniature Golf Tournament on Sunday. Luau This weekend includes Hawaiian Shaved Ices, Hula dancing contests, Lei making for kids, and sensational Fire Dancers performing after pig roast dinner. September 1-3 Labor Day Weekend Think you have what it takes to be the best at the Rib Cook-Off? On Saturday, try to win the trophy and bragging rights for the best ribs around. Sunday is Kids Day! Ring toss, Carnival treats, face painting and games galore! Monday will be the last getaway breakfast for the year. Join friends and family for pancakes and fond stories of the season. October Ghostly Hallow s Eve Haunted Trail Walk on Saturday Night, pumpkin carving on Sunday, Monster Mash Dance on Monday night and Trunk-or-Treating on Tuesday. Throughout November Food Drive Bring canned goods to donate to the local food bank. November 11 Veterans Day Help us pay tribute to the men and women who serve our country. Veterans eat free at breakfast on Sunday. November 23 Turkey Tackle Bring your favorite dish to our Thanksgiving Potluck and we will provide the turkey. Throughout December Coat Drive Bring a coat for all ages to donate to local warming center. December 9 Ugly Sweater Party Wear your best ugly Christmas sweater and come celebrate the season! December 16 Mr. & Mrs. Claus Santa, Mrs. Claus and elves will be visiting to spread cheer and merriment! December Happy Holly Days Come in to the Family Lodge for a special treat each day leading up to Christmas! December 31 NYE PARTY Come join us for a NYE Dance and count down. February 14 Valentine s Day Join us for Valentine s Day Pancake breakfast where lovebirds can start their day with all you can eat pancakes. March St Patrick s Day Corn Beef and Cabbage Dinner on Friday night. Find the Pot of Gold Scavenger Hunt on Saturday for the kids and then shamrock cookie decorating on Sunday! Snowflower Yuba Gap Dr. Emigrant Gap, CA Special Notes: When we stock the lake this year with trout (usually in May or early June) we will have three to four tagged fish. Whoever catches a tagged trout brings the fish, not just the tag, to the Country Store to be eligible for a cash prize! You must have a paid Snowflower Fishing Permit on the day that the fish is caught. Please only one tag per person; let somebody else try their luck. Each Friday night we will feature a family movie in our Lodge. May 14 Mother s Day Delight Mother s Day roses and pink cupcakes with coffee and tea. You Scream. I Scream We all Scream for Ice Cream! Yay Ice Cream! June 3 American Hiking Society s Walk the Trails: come build a covered wagon, have some cake and take some Thousand Trails Mix with you on your walk to find the Donner Trail Marker. SOUTHWEST California

20 SOUTHWEST California Snowflower Continued June 10 Candy Craze with Games! Manager s Choice Candy Bingo. June Father s Day Fun & Karaoke Bring Dad to the Lodge for some good old wood burning, root beer floats, or make something special for your Father! Also come down in the evening and join us for some good old karaoke fun with Jammin with Gary Karaoke! June 24 Home Tweet Home Meet us at the Lodge to paint ready made birdhouses! July 1-4 Independence Day Weekend Come down and check out the band Shot Blast the evening of July 3rd. Red, White and Blue decorations for all to decorate bikes, quads, pets, etc. for our 3rd Annual 4th of July Parade on July 3 with bike decorating on July 2. Ice cream Social will follow after the parade on July 3. Join us for Member Appreciation on July 1 at 1:00 p.m. at the Lodge for donuts, cake and coffee. July 15 Christmas in July Join us to make Christmas ornaments and get a head start on the holidays. July 22 Seamstress for the Day Learn to sew and come make a pillowcase with us, supplies are provided. July 29 Cake Walk for the Brave! Have your cake and eat it too! Come and join us for a Cake Walk! August 5 Nature Day! Join us in the Lodge and help us to decorate your own pine cone with all the things that we find in nature! August 12 Day and Apple Stamping Come join us for apple pie and Apple Stamping at the Lodge. We will be Apple Stamping dish towels! August 19 Ship Chandler for a Day! Hand dip your self a pair of taper candles. We ll have finger sandwiches. Come make a pair of candles you will be proud of! August 26 Pine Cone Fire Starters Come make pine cone fire starters with melted wax that you pour and set a dozen mini pine cones. Perfect for a gift or just keep yourself! September 3-4 Up, Up, and Away Labor Day Weekend Come join us at the Lodge for blackberry pies. Join us for Member Appreciation Day and finish the year with kite flying! Soledad Canyon 4700 Crown Valley Rd. Acton, CA May 5-8 Crafts and card making, plus a Mother s Day breakfast. Memorial Weekend/ Let s kick off summer with the opening of our pool and splash pad. BBQ Potluck and cake to show our appreciation to our veterans and members. Come pick up some info on our local trails and enjoys free snow cones. Wet N Wild Pool games, water balloon games and more in this fun-filled wet weekend. Father s Day Car Show We will be hosting our annual Car Show. So bring Dad to hang out for the day and enjoy the cars and many vendors that will be onsite. July 1-4 4th of July Weekend Come enjoy a long weekend of water games, eating contests, loads of fun and a parade; Acton Trails Music Festival (Rock and Country) July 1-2 (tickets available at an additional fee; inquire with resort.) Movie Madness Marathon Movies all weekend long. Come down to the Family Lodge and enjoy a movie or two or three. Popcorn and lemonade provided. I Scream, You Scream Cool off with some free ice cream sundaes for National Ice Cream Day on the 17th. Picnic in the Park Bring your blankets or chairs and come picnic in the park. Free hot dogs for National Hot Dog Day on the July 23. A Pirates Life For Me Ahoy Matey! Search for hidden treasure with our scavenger hunt, enjoy black pearl sundaes, and even get tattooed. Chocolate Fest Come get chocolate wasted with sweets, fondue, ice cream and more. Lip Sync Battles Pick your favorite songs and come battle it out on the stage in our Dance Hall. Luau Weekend It s that time of year again when we get our Hawaiian style on. Games, prizes, pineapple smoothies, Hawaiian BBQ, and lots to hula about. School s Tools Back to school supply drive. Back packs, pens, pencils, paper, folders, erasers, and more every donation helps the students of our community. Labor Day Weekend/ Let s close out the summer with a Rib Cook-Off. Who s up for the challenge of having the best ribs at Soledad Canyon. Games, prizes, and a DJ every night. Also, we will have cupcakes in honor of. September Fiesta Time Come celebrate Mexican Independence Day by enjoying good Mexican food and treats. October Halloween Weekend Pumpkin carving, a dance, and trunk-or-treating for the kids and a Haunted Hayride. November Weekend of Thanks Bring your family to spend quality time with other families and share what you are thankful for. Thanksgiving Potluck on November 18. December 1-3 PJs and Hot Chocolate Wear your warmest PJs and come down to the Family Lodge to sit by the fireplace and enjoy our Hot Chocolate Bar and sweets. There will be crafts and card making. December 8-10 Ugly Sweater Party Prizes given to the ugliest sweaters. Handmade, store bought, popcorn, lights, tinsel the uglier the better. December Christmas Potluck Bring your favorite side dish or Christmas tradition dish to our potluck on December 16. Main dish and drinks will be provided. December 31 New Year s Eve Come close out the year with Soledad Canyon. Appetizers and drinks provided. DJ to party the night away. Wilderness Lakes Briggs Rd. Menifee, CA May 14 Happy Mother s Day Kids will treat Mom to some great surprises. I would tell you now, but we can t let the surprise out of the bag. Free cupcakes for all Moms at the Ice Cream Time. Start out the weekend with Family Movie Night. On Saturday enjoy Dominic s Karaoke for a whole family. Come join the experience of singing on stage, or just come and listen. Sunday enjoy the Hit Men Band. They will perform outside in front of the Family Pool area. Bring your chairs, favorite drink and dancing shoes. June 3 / Customer Appreciation Free cupcakes for everyone! June 18 Happy Father s Day Kids can treat Dad to some great surprises. I would tell you now, but we can t let the surprise out of the bag. Free cupcakes for all Dads at the Ice Cream Time. June 30-July 4 Fourth of July Weekend Friday night enjoy Family Movie Night. Come watch a movie with the family and enjoy a free snack. Saturday attend the Wild Wonders Animal presentation. Come and see animals you don t see on an everyday basis from different areas. Saturday night enjoy the Hit Men Band outside in front of the Family Pool. On Sunday, clowns Sunny Sunshine and Twinkles will be here for face painting and balloon figures. Monday night we will have a Family Game Night. August 5 Luau Weekend Start out Friday night with Game Night. You can play in our Jumbo game sets, mini-golf, Pick Up Sticks, Jenga, jacks and cards. On Saturday Vylani s Hawaiian Dancers will perform dances from various islands and have audience participation. Contest with prizes held before the dancers perform. Labor Day Weekend Friday is Family Movie Night. Saturday, join the experience of singing on stage with Dominic s Karaoke for the whole family. On Saturday the Hit Men Band will play outside the Family Pool area. September 16 Annual Chili Cook-Off Submit your favorite chili for prizes. Let s see who makes the best chili for our judges. Casino Night in the evening for all those 21 and over. October 7 Oktoberfest Come enjoy tasting free German beer and root beer for the kids. Bratwurst dinner and pretzels on sale. SOUTHWEST California

21 SOUTHWEST California Wilderness Lakes Continued October Halloween Weekend Come and see our famous Haunted House. You might make it through to the end. Pumpkin decorating, costume contest all ages, trick-or-treating and Dominic s Karaoke. November Veteran s Day Weekend Saturday we will have a bike/golf cart parade. Free cupcakes for past and present military personnel on Sunday at Ice Cream Time. November Thanksgiving Weekend Thanksgiving Dinner will be served at 2 p.m. Our weekend will be packed with activities including Family Movie Night, clowns Sunny Sunshine and Twinkles are here, plus Wild Wonders animal presentation and Dominic s Karaoke for the whole family. December 16 Santa Arrives Santa and his friends will come visit all the children. Take your picture with him and make your own picture frame. In the evening, enjoy Family Movie Night. December 25 Merry Christmas There will be a member-generated potluck dinner at noon. January 1 Annual Rose Parade Bus Trip Take the bus and see the parade. Continental breakfast before you depart. February 4 Big Football Sunday Come and watch your favorite teams play on the big screen TV. Bring your most delightful finger foods to snack on. February 7-11 Annual Pool Tournament Join pool players from around the area that come to Wilderness Lakes for 9-ball, Jack and Jill, Singles, and Doubles. February Annual Horseshoe Tournament Join fellow Thousand Trails horseshoe players for this tournament. Play doubles and singles. February President s Weekend There will be relay games, Candy Bar Bingo, a Presidents Day craft and Family Movie Night. March Annual Line Dance Rally A fun weekend for line dancers. Register and enjoy a potluck on the 11th. There will be dance instruction, then March 15 will be the final evening dance. March 17 St. Patrick s Dance DJ Paul Dornstedt will be playing music for dancing or just listening. If you don t dance, come out to socialize with good company. March 31-April 1 Easter Weekend Family Movie, Wild Wonders Animal presentation, Easter craft, and Dominic s Karaoke for the whole family. Plus, clowns Sunny Sunshine and Twinkles with face painting and balloon figures. End the weekend with the Easter Egg Hunt with prizes. Yosemite Lakes Hardin Flat Rd. Groveland, CA Memorial Day/Member Appreciation Weekend Stay with us for the big kickoff to the summer camping season. Kids, join us for the mini-golf tournament. Adults, join us Sunday evening in the Lodge for some Bingo. June 3 Join us as we get outdoors and explore. Don t miss this amazing, fun and educational weekend as we introduce and celebrate Thousand Trails two nationwide recreation programs: Walk the Trails and Club Blazer! Family Bingo Join us for an evening of Family Fun Bingo in the Lodge! There will be popcorn, refreshments and prizes! Longest Day of the Year Sign up for the Saturday horseshoe tournament. Kids, join us for the mini-golf tournament. There will be coffee and donuts on Saturday for a meet and greet with the manager. On Sunday, join us for an evening group hike on one of the many trails around Yosemite Lakes. June 30-July 3 Independence Day Celebrate the 4th of July with us at Yosemite Lakes! On Saturday we will have a bonfire and s mores! On Sunday, join us at the Pavilion for a grilled lunch. We ll be grilling hamburgers and hot dogs with the fixings you bring your own sides. On Monday, join us for coffee and donuts at the Pavilion. July 15 Tournament Day Play to win at mini-golf, volleyball, horseshoes, and billiards. Relax in the evening with a movie and popcorn. July 22 National Vanilla Ice Cream Day On Saturday, gather at the Pavilion for a delicious ice cream sundae. There will also be tie-dye and crafts for the kids! July 29 Yosemite YOLO Day You Only Live Once! Fill your day with all the activities Yosemite Lakes has to offer mini-golf, horseshoes, volleyball, badminton, shuffleboard, billiards, table tennis, and more. Relax in the evening with a movie and popcorn. August 5 Scavenge for a Day Grab a map and get close to nature while spending the afternoon scavenging for many items throughout Yosemite Lakes. Great Outdoor Weekend On Saturday, meet the manager for coffee and donuts. We ll have mini-golf and horseshoe tournaments. Join us for a group hike on one of the many trails around Yosemite Lakes in the afternoon. In the evening, relax with an outdoor movie and popcorn. Family Bingo Join us for an evening of some Family Fun Bingo in the Lodge! There will be popcorn, refreshments and prizes! Labor Day Weekend On Saturday, we ll have a kids minigolf tournament and everyone can enjoy a group hike on one of the many trails around Yosemite Lakes. Join us on Saturday evening for s mores around the campfire at the Pavilion. September ers Days in Groveland On Saturday, attend the free Umpteenth Annual 49er Festival in Groveland. Enjoy everything from a parade to fine foods. Go back in history and be a part of the Gold Rush. There will be coffee and donuts on Sunday for a meet and greet with the manager followed by a group hike on one of the many trails around Yosemite Lakes where you ll learn about the history of the area. October 6-8 Campfire Stories Gather in the Lodge to watch a family movie by the fire with popcorn and s mores. October Spooky Crafts Calling all monsters! Join us in the Lodge for a pre-halloween craft day with popcorn and refreshments! November 23 Annual Thanksgiving Potluck/ Family Movie Night Join us at Yosemite Lakes for a wonderful holiday celebration, our 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Potluck! We will be providing the turkey and ham, so be sure to bring your favorite seasonal dish to share, some holiday cheer and a healthy appetite! We will also be settling the night down with a family movie by the fire with popcorn! Las Vegas 4295 Boulder Hwy. Las Vegas, NV May 5-7 All Mothers will receive a carnation to celebrate the joy they bring us. May 20 Armed Forces Day We honor our military members the entire weekend with cookies and flags. It s our turn to thank you for being loyal Thousand Trails Members. We ll celebrate with cake! June 3-5 Celebrate this national event with us by visiting the many amazing trails including Lake Mead, Red Rock National Park, The Valley of Fire, and more. Stop by and we will be very happy to get you on your way to a great day! June We will be celebrating Fathers this weekend with a Goody Bag just for Dads. June 30-July 3 4th of July Weekend Come out to Las Vegas as The Valley hosts a weekend long celebration ending with spectacular fireworks off the hotels on The Strip! September 1-3 Labor Day Weekend/Member Appreciation It may still be hot in Las Vegas, but we have many ways to help you stay cool this long holiday weekend. We will be offering free popsicles to all of our loyal Thousand Trails Members and super discounts to Mt. Charleston and Lake Mead Recreation Areas. October 31 Best Decorated RV Contest Come enjoy the perfect weather in Las Vegas! Decorate your RV for Halloween and win some terrific prizes! November 11 Veterans Day Our veterans will receive a special thank you bag for all they have done to ensure our freedom! November 18 Let s get Ready for the Holidays Join us for a Chili Cook-Off to get our holiday season on track. December 23 Dessert Potluck Bring your favorite dessert to our annual Holiday Dessert Potluck. Don t forget your recipe to trade with the other members. December 31 New Year s Eve Come celebrate at America s party on the Las Vegas Strip. The second biggest New Year s Eve party in the world! SOUTHWEST Nevada

22 Hidden Cove 687 County Rd Arley, AL Back to School Enjoy the last days of summer break on the lake, relaxing on the deck, or staying cool in the pool! Orlando 2110 U.S. Hwy. 27 S. Clermont, FL August Ice Cream, You Scream Join us for an Ice Cream Social! No need for screaming, just sit back, relax, and enjoy! Labor Day Weekend Slip down the Giant Slip N Slide and have a blast in all the fun weekend tournaments. Join us for Member Appreciation. SOUTHEAST REGION SouthEAST Served up in the true spirit of southern generosity, our Southeast region has a heaping helping of 23 campgrounds to choose from all welcoming you with open arms and a schedule chock full of fun for everyone. We ve cooked up some great events including Ice Cream Socials, Potlucks, BBQs and more. Enjoy all that with a side of games and music and you ll be stuffed full of fun this season. ALABAMA Hidden Cove Arley FLORIDA Orlando Clermont Peace River Wauchula Three Flags Wildwood NORTH CAROLINA Forest Lake Advance Green Mountain Lenoir Lake Gaston Littleton SOUTH CAROLINA Carolina Landing Fair Play The Oaks at Point South Yemassee TENNESSEE Cherokee Landing Saulsbury Natchez Trace Hohenwald TEXAS Bay Landing Bridgeport Colorado River Columbus Lake Conroe Willis Lake Tawakoni Point Lake Texoma Gordonville Lake Whitney Whitney Medina Lake Lakehills VIRGINIA Chesapeake Bay Gloucester Harbor View Colonial Beach Lynchburg Gladys Virginia Landing Quinby Williamsburg Williamsburg Natchez Trace, TN May Mother s Day Make Mom a special card or craft, then treat her to a sundae at the Ice Cream Social! Come to the lake for MDW! Have some fun with games, tournaments, contests, and prizes! Join us for. Come join us as we get outdoors and explore! Don t miss this amazing, fun and educational weekend as we celebrate Thousand Trails two nationwide recreation programs: Walk the Trails and Club Blazer! June Father s Day Make Dad a special card or craft, then treat him to a sundae at the Ice Cream Social! July 1-4 Independence Day Celebration Take a slide down the Giant Slip N Slide and participate in the many fun tournaments scheduled throughout the weekend. Banana Split Delight You won t want to miss the delicious Banana Split Ice Cream Social. Bring your appetites and great conversation! September Ice Cream Fun Join us for a delicious Ice Cream Sundaes with all the toppings! October Haunted Cove Spook your way through the haunted clubhouse, show off your costumes during trick-or-treating, and haunt your way to the hot dog and chili supper. November 23 Thanksgiving Dinner Enjoy a potluck-style Thanksgiving dinner. We will provide the turkey and ham. You bring your favorite side dish and/or dessert! May 6 Celebrate Mom! May 28 BBQ Pool Party on Saturday. Flag raising followed by coffee and donuts on Monday. This is Member Appreciation weekend! Join us for cake and coffee to celebrate our members! June 3 Geocaching at Orlando all weekend. Guided Club Blazer Nature walks on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Guided Walk The Trails tour of our wooded pathways on Saturday and Grilling Pool Party on Sunday! June 17 Mini-golf Tournament on Friday. BBQ Pool Party on Saturday, and free pancakes for Dad on Sunday. July 1 Independence Day Weekend Our celebrations begin on Saturday with a BBQ by the Pool followed by our Wet and Wild Wagon Ride and Golf Cart Parade. We will have our Bouncy Houses going all weekend with a big finish with the Disney 4th of July Fireworks down at Hancock Lake. SOUTHEAST Florida

23 SOUTHEAST Florida Orlando Continued December 25 July 16 Ice Cream Gathering! We love our Summer Ice Cream Weekends in Orlando. Join us for our bowls of ice cream and root beer floats. August 13 Summertime BBQ Let s get that grill going! Join us by the pool for some hearty meat and fun! August 20 Tie-Dye Day! Get your groove on and join us for some Happening Times. Bring your piece of clothing and we can help you make it groovy. September 2 Labor Day Weekend Summer is over so let s party! Friday will be a family movie, Saturday is a great day for a BBQ by the Pool, and Sunday needs to have our Wet and Wild Wagon Ride. This is Member Appreciation weekend! Join us for cake and coffee to celebrate! October 28 Halloween Weekend Join us for a spooky weekend of scares, screams and terror. The Haunted Forest will eat you alive. November 11 Veterans Day Flag Raising Ceremony followed by coffee and donuts. Make sure to thank a Vet! November 24 Thanksgiving Dinner The Annual Thanksgiving Feast is upon us. Join us in our Rec Hall for great food and great company. December 17 Family Christmas Dinner Our Christmas Dinner is an annual favorite. Dinner, dancing, Santa, and even a Golf Cart Parade. December 24 Christmas Eve Concert Christmas Eve! Come to our Ballroom for some beautiful sounds of the season. Christmas Night Celebration A sweet concert in honor of the holidays. Join us in the evening to wind down the season. December 31 New Year s Eve Music and dancing! Don t miss our fantastic celebration as we ring in the new year! Peace River 2555 River Rd. Wauchula, FL May / We will be hosting our Annual Picnic! Please join us in honoring our veterans and patriots with great food and great company! This is Day dessert at the picnic will be complimentary cake to honor our members! June 4-5 Come join us as we get outdoors and explore. Don t miss this amazing, fun and educational weekend as we introduce and celebrate Thousand Trails two nationwide recreation programs: Walk the Trails and Club Blazer! Explore local trails throughout the weekend. Keep track of your hikes and visit the office for a special gift celebrating your success! July 4 Celebrate the USA Enjoy 4th of July party and watch the fireworks right from our campground! We will also spend time appreciating our members on Saturday with coffee and donuts. September 2-3 Labor Day/ Come and enjoy a weekend of rest and relaxation for all weary workers. We will be hosting our Annual Labor Day Picnic on Saturday, September 2. This is Day dessert at the picnic will be complimentary cake to honor our members! October Halloween Costumes and fun! Take the kids on a safe trick-or-treat adventure! November 23 Thanksgiving Autumn Crafts and our annual Thanksgiving Potluck. We provide the turkey, ham and gravy you provide the rest. Please bring enough to feed 10 people. December Peace on Earth We have a wonderful variety of live entertainment, crafts and warm friendly parties planned to make your holiday extra-special this year. December 25 Christmas Join us for Christmas dinner. We will provide the main course and everyone brings their favorite holiday dish to share! December 31 New Year s Eve Party Join us as we ring in the New Year with food, music by our favorite DJ and dancing! Enjoy the festivities and new friends! January 6-7 Abracadabra Weekend A magical weekend of weird science and a show by Magic on the Go. January Fourth Annual Ironman of Games Tournament On Saturday, compete in a series of easy going games and contests to win our coveted blue ribbon. Jerry Jones will finish off our weekend with a gospel concert at 7 p.m. January Suds n Spuds Crafts and games will be country/ hillbilly-themed. On Saturday we will have a Potato Topper n Beer Potluck. January Decades of Music A celebration of music through the ages with crafts, games and live entertainment. February 5 Big Football Sunday Let s cheer on our teams together in the Lounge. February Be My Valentine Third Annual Couples Shuffleboard Tournament is on. Win our Red Champions Ribbon in honor of the holiday. February The Man from Memphis Everything Elvis all weekend. February Sunshine and Citrus It s a weekend to celebrate being in Florida with lots of citrus. March 3-4 Pickleball Tournament This will be our 2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament. Sign up to play or just cheer on the competitors. March Strawberry Surprise You ll have to join us to find out the surprise. March St. Patrick s Day Weekend This is the weekend for our 4th Annual Billiards Tournament. Also, we ll have a Corned Beef and Cabbage Potluck for St. Patrick s Day. April Hippity, Hoppity Easter There will be Easter Egg Dying and bunny games to make you kiddos jump for joy! Three Flags 1755 E. State Rd. 44 Wildwood, FL May 13 Mother s Day Celebration Come join us for Mother s Day Celebration. We are cooking out by the Clubhouse. May 27 Memorial Day/Member Appreciation Come celebrate with us at the Clubhouse and enjoy our Member Appreciation Cake and Coffee Social. Show your colors during the week and decorate. Come join us as we get outdoors and explore. Don t miss this amazing, fun and educational weekend as we introduce and celebrate Thousand Trails two nationwide recreation programs: Walk the Trails and Club Blazer! June 17 Father s Day Celebration Let s get together and have a cookout and potluck. July 1 Independence Day Celebration Fly the American Flag and get together for a hot dog cookout and games September 2 Labor Day/ Come celebrate with us at the Clubhouse and enjoy our Member Appreciation Cake Social. Show your colors during the week and decorate. Let s get together for a cookout. November 11 Veterans Day Celebration Gather at the Clubhouse and have some cake and coffee with us to honor our veterans. November 18 Tastes of Fall Celebrate the change in season with us. Join us for homemade apple cider and donuts as we sit by the fire pit and share stories of our summertime travels! November 23 Thanksgiving Celebration Let s get together and share a Thanksgiving Dinner. We ll supply the meat and potatoes. Please bring a dish and even your best homemade pie and dessert. December 16 Cookie Exchange Join us for Christmas caroling and fellowship! Bring your favorite Christmas cookies to share! December 23 Christmas Potluck Join us for a festive potluck celebration. We will supply the ham and we ask that everyone bring a dish to share! December 31 New Year s Eve Party Join us in a celebration to ring in the New Year with music and snacks. January 6 Fiesta Weekend Fiesta Time! Let s start the new year with a celebration. Enjoy a taco bar and take a shot at the piñata! 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24 SOUTHEAST Florida Three Flags Continued January 20 Sports Team W/E Show your favorite sports team on your site. Let s see which is the most popular here. February 14 Valentine s Day Potluck with your mate and meet and make friends. Let s show everyone a happy and joyous time. February 24 Chocolate Festival Who doesn t love chocolate? Join in the fun and enjoy fondue, an Ice Cream Social and more to get your chocolate fix! March 17 St. Patrick s Day Everyone wear green and celebrate. Let s get together for a potluck meal with a Green Theme! March 24 Dessert and Coffee Social Who doesn t love a yummy dessert potluck and fresh coffee in the afternoon? Members are invited to join us and sample their neighbor s dessert creations. Don t forget to bring your favorite dessert to share! March 31 Easter Dessert & Coffee Who doesn t love a yummy dessert potluck and fresh coffee in the afternoon? Members are invited to join us and sample their neighbor s dessert creations. Don t forget to bring your favorite dessert to share! April 15 Spring Sale Everyone get your goods for sale and we will have a campground-wide yard sale. One man s junk is another s treasure. Why carry it back home when you can sell it? Forest Lake 192 Thousand Trails Dr. Advance, NC Let s Celebrate Mom It s all about Mom this weekend. Join us Friday for a movie on the lawn and popcorn with Mom. Mother s Day crafts for the kids on Saturday. Wine and Cheese Social for women only in the Adult Lodge. Bring a bottle of your favorite wine and your favorite glass and we ll supply the hors d oeuvres. Then, dance the night away with Mom at the Family Lodge Patio. May Memorial Day Celebration/ Weekend Pools open for the season so come relax and enjoy. Friday kicks off movie on the lawn. On Saturday come enjoy children s crafts, activities and entertainment. Saturday afternoon join us as we celebrate YOU (Our Members) with cupcakes and entertainment during the evening. and Get Fit Weekend Let s enjoy the weekend by learning about nature and GETTING FIT!!! We want to encourage all our members to join in as we celebrate Walk the Trails and Club Blazer. You don t want to miss all we have in store for you. School s Out Weekend! Enjoy a pool party with all your friends. We will have donuts for everyone and then evening entertainment. Father s Day Celebration Saturday has Father s Day crafts for Dad. Come partake in our annual Father/Child Fishing Tournament down by the lake. Saturday afternoon we will host men s card games in the Adult Lodge. Saturday evening come enjoy the entertainment on the Family Lodge Patio. Honor The Pets Weekend Let s HONOR THE PETS. We will host a Pet Adoption Fair as well as a pet pageant. Join us at the Family Lodge for all the fun. June 30-July 2 July 4th Weekend/Car Show Enjoy our Friday night movie by the pool. Saturday come enjoy the carnival, chili cook-off and our annual Golf Cart Parade and evening entertainment. Clean up those classic cars, hotrods and motorcycles and bring them on out to Forest Lake to show them off. Forest Lake Jamboree We ll have Friday and Saturday night jam sessions. Bring your instruments and singing talents for a campgroundwide pickin and grinnin. Come out Saturday and make your own craft. Everyone is welcome, so you can join in on Saturday s jam session. Wild, Wild West Weekend Howdy Partner!!! Don t see ya around these parts much anymore! It s Western Weekend with tons of activities planned. Join us Friday for an old-school family friendly Western movie. Saturday join us for a day of fun with lots of games and later join us for good old line dancing and root beer floats on us. Christmas in July Friday we will enjoy decorating the tree together before the Christmas-themed movie. Saturday, calling all you crafters. It s our First Annual Christmas in July Craft Fair. Come sell those homemade goodies. We will write letters to Santa, enjoy a campground-wide potluck dinner, dance and have a special appearance from SANTA himself as he hands out gifts (Parents, please bring a wrapped gift with your child s name on it and drop off at the Recreation Department. Please keep gift in $10-$15 range). Break out those Christmas decorations because we are having a site decorating contest! We will also host a Toys for Tots Drive. Hawaiian Luau/Water Wars Weekend Friday Night movie by the pool. Bring those water hoses, water guns and let s enjoy wet and wild water games as well as a WET HAYRIDE! We will have lots of afternoon activities before our Luau dinner and dance. Don t forget to purchase your tickets in advance for the dinner. Bring your A-game in hula dancing and come decked out in luau gear for a prize for Most Festive costume. Pirate Weekend AHOY MATEY!!! Come decked out in your pirate gear for a weekend of pirate-filled activities, a costume contest and entertainment in the evening. Back To School Weekend Join us for BACK TO SCHOOL Bingo to win school supplies. Enjoy a back to school pool party with entertainment in the evening. September 1-3 Labor Day Weekend/ Bring on the lights and sirens. It s a day with everyday heroes and even a blood drive. Later on Saturday join us as we celebrate YOU with cupcakes and entertainment that evening. September 8-10 Grandparent s Weekend Honor your grandparents by making them a craft; then spend the day enjoying fun activities. September It s County Fair Weekend It s a weekend at the FAIR! Join us for events you will find at your local County Fair. Entertainment Saturday evening. September International Weekend Come learn about different cultures from all over the world. Please wear the clothing native to your culture. It will be a day of activities and entertainment. October 6-8 Breast Cancer Awareness Let s honor those who fought against breast cancer by wearing pink. We will have the mobile mammogram unit visit Forest Lake for the first time. Also we will have a local hair salon doing pink hair for anyone who would like to and much more to do. October Halloween Weekend Let s go out with a BANG with our end of the season SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA. Pumpkin decorating, haunted maze, hayrides and much more. You DO NOT want to miss it! Green Mountain 2495 Dimmette Rd. Lenoir, NC May 5-7 Kentucky Derby Bring a hat and let s decorate it for the Derby. The more creative the better so that you can be the belle of the Derby. Let s do some spring cleaning and have a campground-wide yard sale. Mother s Day Celebrate Mom! Come by and make gifts and cards for her special day. We will also have coffee and treats for Mom. May NASCAR Weekend NASCAR silly game weekend! Hub cap throw, toilet lid horseshoes, tugo-war, golf cart obstacle course, and many more games. Get your motor running for a fast-paced weekend. May Memorial Day Golf cart parade, horseshoes, cornhole tournaments, and poker run. Live entertainment. Join us for cake as we celebrate you at on Saturday afternoon. SOUTHEAST North Carolina

25 SOUTHEAST North Carolina Green Mountain Continued June 3-5 / Safari Weekend Come join us as we get outdoors and explore. Don t miss this amazing, fun and educational weekend as we introduce and celebrate Thousand Trails two nationwide recreation programs: Walk the Trails and Club Blazer! Plus, scavenger hunts, explore Green Mountain and live entertainment. Oldies but Goodies: The 50 s & 60 s Enjoy malts, classic BLTs and a movie. Dress to impress for the lively dance contest Saturday night. Dance the night away with live entertainment while doing the Twist and the Mashed Potato. Father s Day Celebrate Dad! Come and make Dad a gift and card. We will also have coffee and treats for Dad. Pirate Fun Yarrr Matey! Come look for the hidden treasure and beat the pirate to gain it all. Paddle boat races to escape the Pirate Captain will be necessary to get the gold. Live entertainment Saturday night. Black Pearl Sundaes will make your day. June 30-July 2 Independence Day Celebration Join us for a festive weekend! Show your spirit by joining in on the golf cart parade, horseshoes and cornhole tournaments. Celebrate with the live band to have a bang of a weekend. Viva Las Vegas This fun-filled weekend will offer casino games, an auction and maybe an Elvis sighting! Enjoy a classic movie. Live entertainment on Saturday night. 70s Disco/Retro 80s Come dressed in your best attire from the 70s or 80s and show off your favorite dance moves whether it s the Cabbage Patch, The Running Man, The Hustle, or even the Funky Chicken. Just be careful not to rip a seam in that leisure suit! Christmas in July Christmas is early this year! Decorate your site and carts for a night of color and fun. Remember Santa is watching to see if you are naughty or nice. Live entertainment on Saturday night. Gameshow Weekend Bring the family and get ready for lots of laughs as we play some of your favorite game shows. There will be Family Feud, Newlywed Game, Match Game, and many more. We will also be having a campground-wide yard sale. Live entertainment on Saturday night. Luau Grab your grass skirt and let s learn the Hula dance. Join us for a Luau with live entertainment Saturday night. Wild West/Chili Challenge It s going to get rowdy when you saddle up your golf cart for the rodeo. The wild west doesn t have anything on us. Rustle up your best chili and we ll see you at the GMP corral to name the winner. Live entertainment Saturday night. Back to School Bash Meet us by the pool for lots of fun activities. Let the DJ take your mind away before you head back to school. Candy Land Wonders Lots of sweet fun and activities to be found this weekend. Walk through the life-sized Candy Land game with family and friends to satisfy your sweet tooth. Live entertainment on Saturday. September 1-3 Labor Day/ Weekend. Join us for a sweet treat as we celebrate our members and thank everyone for a wonderful season. Campground-wide yard sale, horseshoe and cornhole tournaments will fill your weekend. Live entertainment Saturday night. September 8-10 Grandparents/Old Timer s Weekend Join us for tales of days gone by and celebrate our Grandparents and longtime members. September BBQ Challenge Weekend Cook it and bring it! Do you have the best beef, pork, or chicken BBQ? Let the members decide. Oh yeah, bring on the beans and slaw to compliment the meat! September Fall Festival Let s come together and show off our skills. We ll have a fall craft/yard sale with games and food. Join us for a fun-filled weekend as we welcome the fall season. September 29-October 1 Fall Classic Horseshoe Challenge/Flannel Weekend It s time for our Annual Challenge with Forest Lake to see who reigns in horseshoes. And there s a chill in the air! Get out your best flannel wear and show it off. Don t worry about matching we re in the woods at a campground. Relax and chill! October 6-8 Mr. Green Mountain Park Beauty Pageant Here he comes, Mr. Green Mountain Park, and the title is up for grabs. Come on guys and doll yourself up for the ladies. A weekend filled with funny pageant activities! October Golf Cart Tailgate Decorate your golf cart and show some team spirit; it can be high school, college or professional. Join us for the he/she cornhole tournament, bonfire, food, fun and fellowship. We ll also announce our intramural champs for the season. October Pumpkin Party Bring your favorite pumpkin desserts for a covered dish and a pumpkin for decorating. Come share some ghost stories by the campfire. October Halloween Golf cart parade, trick-or-treating, costume contests, pet costume contest, decorated campers, and a Haunted Trail. Join us for a Halloween party with live entertainment. This is our last big event of the season. Lake Gaston 561 Fleming Dairy Rd. Littleton, NC May Mother s Day Spend this special weekend with loved ones to honor Mom. There will be crafts, games, and lots of mother and children activities. Bring Mom to breakfast. We ve got a special treat for her; pancakes on us! Memorial Day/Member Appreciation The first long weekend of the summer is here. Dress up your golf carts to honor our vets and heroes for their service. After a fun day of activities, dance the night away with Speedy the DJ and continue the party on Sunday at our spectacular Beach Party (this is a event.) Beginning there will be weekly Friday Night Bingo, Saturday Night DJ Dances, Sunday Morning Worship Services and Pancake Breakfast. Come join us as we get outdoors and explore. Don t miss this amazing, fun and educational weekend as we celebrate two nationwide recreation programs: Walk the Trails and Thousand Trails Club Blazer! Pick up a Walk the Trails map and walk for fun or fitness. Special Club Blazer activities are on the schedule for kids. Carnival Time Come one, come all!!! It s Carnival Time!! Enjoy a weekend of fun and games and goodies like shaved ice, popcorn and cotton candy. Father s Day Dads, spend quality time with your kids fishing and bringing your catch up for pictures. Crafts and kid made cards will make perfect Father s Day gifts. Enjoy dancing Saturday night with a DJ. Bring Dad to breakfast. We ve got a special treat for him; pancakes on us! Rock & Roll Turn back the clock to the 1950s. Enjoy music, crafts and games. Hula- Hoop contest, Bathing Suit contest, and a good ol Party Line Dance contest. Dress for the era with poodle skirts, jeans and t-shirt, and of course the hair styles. Have fun and reminisce to Lost in the Fifties Tonight. June 30-July 4 July 4th Celebration Join us as we celebrate Independence Day all week. Help us meet our goal during our annual blood drive. There will be an afternoon DJ beach party picnic, evening DJ dance, golf cart/bicycle parade, site decorating contest, plus a Red, White, and Blue pancake breakfast. Fireworks at the lake are scheduled on July 2. Wet & Wild It is getting hot outside, so join us and have a great time with slip n slides and pool games. Teens join us for activities at the lake such as the greased watermelon, a volleyball game and body painting. Fun for everyone! Christmas in July Celebrate Christmas early with us. Christmas at the lake includes a site decorating contest, arts & crafts, a Christmas tree and loads of savings at the Trading Post. Illuminate the campground with twinkling red and green lights. Annual Womanless Pageant It is time again for laughs and a good time! Calling all guys, ages 16 and up, to put your best foot forward and strut the runway as you compete for the title in our Annual Miss Lake Gaston Womanless Pageant. Guys, gather your beauty supplies and best outfits. It is on! Join us throughout the day for pre-pageant activities. Bingo Blitz Bingo, bingo, bingo! Candy Bar Bingo, Kids Bingo, and regular Beach Bingo is in store for this weekend!! Third Annual Craft Fair Calling all artistic campers. Set up a booth at the pavilion to sell your unique artwork. Great time for campers to add a new decoration to your camp site. This is also a great time to do some early Christmas shopping. Come on down and help us make this the best craft show yet! Chocolate Lovers Chocolate contest, chocolate crafts, chocolate ice cream sundaes. Chocolate everywhere! Everyone loves chocolate. Join us for this super sweet time. Back to School Time to get started making cool, unique items to use at school, in your locker or at home. Crafts and games with school days in mind. Look for the book bag in the Trading Post for the Book Bag Raffle. Howdy Partner Wild, Wild West enjoyment. Cowboy crafts, root beer floats, seed spitting contest, horseshoes and country music. Round em up and come on down. SOUTHEAST North Carolina

26 SOUTHEAST North Carolina Lake Gaston Continued September 1-3 Labor Day Luau Summer is ending but the fun continues. Time to roast the pig for our Luau. Gals get your leis and grass skirts and guys get your Hawaiian shirts and shorts. We are going to party on the beach and enjoy the end of a great summer. September Fundraiser Each year we have a fundraiser for a member in need or for an organization that is near and dear to our hearts. Join us at the cornhole tournament, bake sale, movie night, and other events as we raise money for a very worthy cause. October Haunted Trails This is the last weekend we will have together in Get ready for games and activities at the Spook-A-Rama for children. Bring your costume for the kids costume contest, make sure you have a large sack for all the trick-ortreat candy you will receive. Join in the pumpkin carving contest and site decorating contest. After the sun sets we ll take a wagon ride through the Haunted Ghost Trail. You never know what thrills lurk in the woods. Adults, you are not forgotten, come on down to the pavilion and dance the night away at the Monster Mash and be a part of the adult costume contest. Carolina Landing 120 Carolina Landing Dr. Fair Play, SC Plan to have fun in the sun as we celebrate this weekend with all sorts of family fun. Family fun and games include swimming pool grand opening, mini-golf, cornhole and horseshoe tournaments. Summer s kicking off and we re kicking in the fun! Member Appreciation BBQ will be served Saturday afternoon by the pool. Come join us as we get outdoors and explore. Don t miss this amazing, fun and educational weekend as we introduce and celebrate Thousand Trails two nationwide recreation programs: Walk the Trails and Club Blazer! on Saturday. Join us for donuts and coffee! June 11 Enjoy the Lake Spend time on the beautiful lake. Bring your boat and enjoy your own special water sports weekend. June 30-July 4 Independence Day Celebration Join the excitement with our annual Fireworks Show over the lake this weekend. Be the champion at the horseshoe tournament, splish and splash in the pool and play a round of mini-golf. July 8-9 Enjoy the Lake Spend time on the beautiful lake. Bring your boat and enjoy your own special water sports weekend. July Enjoy the Lake Spend time on the beautiful lake. Bring your boat and enjoy your own special water sports weekend. Back to School Block Party What better way to get over the back to school blues than a great time at the lake? Fun, food, and games for all, plus music, dancing, and bonfires. August Enjoy the Lake Spend time on the beautiful lake. Bring your boat and enjoy your own special water sports weekend. Labor Day Celebration/ Festival atmosphere! There will be golf cart races, water slide activities, mini-golf and horseshoe tournaments. Activities run all weekend. Join us for and our 3nd Annual Chili Cook-Off. October 28 Fall Festival and Trick-or-Treat Bring your kids to trick-or-treat at Carolina Landing. Join us at the Clubhouse for our Fall Festival which will include pumpkin carving, costume judging, golf cart parade, games, food and drinks. November 11 Thanksgiving/Veterans Day Celebration Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Potluck. Campground will provide turkey. Please bring your favorite side dish to share. December 9 Christmas Dinner Savor the flavor, share the holidays and come on down for our Annual Christmas Potluck. Bring a dish to share. Sign-up sheets will be in the office. If you can, bring a small gift for a child to be donated to a local charity for kids in need. The Oaks at Point South 1292 Campground Rd. Yemassee, SC May Enjoy a relaxing holiday weekend exploring nearby historic sites! A list of recommendations is available at the office. cake and coffee will be served Saturday afternoon. June 3-5 Let s get outdoors and explore this weekend as we enjoy National Trails Day. Meet at the front office for a campground-wide walkathon. July 1-4 Independence Day Celebration Join the excitement this holiday weekend! A list of local firework displays will be available at check in. Join us for an Ice Cream Social Sunday afternoon. September 2-5 Labor Day Celebration Relax and enjoy this holiday weekend! Join us for a complimentary lunch of hot dogs and drinks to celebrate you during our national Member Appreciation event. November 22 Thanksgiving Potluck Join us at the Clubhouse as we supply the bird and ask you to bring a dish to share with six. Join in and celebrate all we are grateful for. TV will be on afterward for the football fans. December 22 Christmas Cookie Social Come on down and share the spirit join us in the Clubhouse for a Christmas Cookie Social. Bring your favorite Christmas cookie. We ll bring hot chocolate, cider, and several different kinds of cookies. Cherokee Landing 1385 Old State Line Rd. Middleton, TN Mother s Day Bring Mom out for brunch followed by a special day. Campfire Fun Kick off the summer by having a blast at the pool, golf cart parades, and a whole weekend of fun! Gather at the cookout to show our appreciation to our members. Hamburgers and hot dogs provided. Join the Rangers for a walk around beautiful Cherokee Landing. Afterwards, we will have cake to celebrate! Spend the weekend with dear old Dad while fishing and enjoying nature. We ll be serving breakfast for the family at the Super Host. June 30-July 3 Independence Day Weekend Happy Birthday America! We ll be kicking off our Annual 4th of July celebration. Golf cart parades, music, and plenty of food. Be ready for the amazing fireworks show over the pond! Christmas in July We ll be celebrating Christmas by decorating the tree, listening to Christmas music, and making your favorite Christmas finger foods. Pool Party Let s beat the heat and spend a day in the water listening to music and soaking up the sun! Game Day Spend the afternoon inside and out of the heat. Enjoy family time by playing games,watching movies, and staying cool. Labor Day Weekend/Member Appreciation Spend the weekend with us as the summer winds down. We ll be enjoying a weekend full of music and games! Join us for our Potluck where we will provide the meat! October Farewell Weekend Let s gather and bring in fall with one last celebration with bonfires, hayrides, food, and fun! SOUTHEAST Tennessee

27 SOUTHEAST Tennessee Natchez Trace 1363 Napier Rd. Hohenwald, TN May 6 Fiesta! We celebrate Cinco de Mayo with piñata breaking, a Pepper Eating contest, kids crafts, followed by a Taco Bar for supper that evening. Mother s Day Tea Time Our annual Mother s Day Tea Party is this weekend. Mothers eat free at our pancake breakfast Sunday morning. May Military Appreciation We celebrate and honor those who spent their lives serving our country. Our activities focus on these amazing people. Enjoy movies, crafts, and more! Memorial Day Celebration Our Annual Hog Roast is on for this year. We will have live entertainment, a Best Patriotic golf cart contest, a golf cart parade, a kids carnival, and a weekend packed with fun activities! Sunday breakfast at Town Hall begins this weekend. Great Outdoors/ National Trails Day Join us as we explore the Great Outdoors! This will be a fun and educational weekend. We will celebrate Thousand Trails two nationwide recreation programs: Walk the Trails and Club Blazer! There will be scavenger hunts as we explore Natchez Trace! Mardi Gras Weekend We will be decorating masks for the Masquerade Ball on Saturday night. Join us for a shrimp boil, costume contest, casino games, and more! Fathers do so much to take care of us so we gave them an entire weekend. We will be making Father s Day gifts at kids crafts on Saturday. Join us for a family fishing tournament, and bring Dad for a special Father s Day pancake breakfast on Sunday morning, where Dads eat free! Luau Weekend Aloha, campers! Wear your grass skirts and island attire and enjoy a fun-filled weekend. June 30-July 4 Independence Celebration We will have vendors, music, inflatables for the kids, a Patriotic Golf Cart Parade, our Annual Fireworks Spectacular, plus many more activities! You won t want to miss all the fun! Wet N Wild Weekend If you don t want to get wet this weekend, you better stay inside! We will have a water balloon toss, water games, and a water slide. 50s and 60s Weekend Join us for a weekend where we go back in time when poodle skirts were in style. There will be contests, games, crafts, and a dance on Saturday night. Christmas in July We will do everything that is fun about Christmas in the July heat. Decorate your campers for a contest! Splish N Splash Join us for water games, a hot dog roast, and much more at the beach! Under the Big Top/Back to School Celebration! Celebrate the last days of summer freedom with the circus coming to Natchez Trace! There will be a carnival with games, prizes, and carnival foods! Bingo Mania Bingo is scheduled for the entire weekend! We will be playing Brown Bag Bingo, Candy Bar Bingo, and Card Bingo. Gospel Fest We ll have live entertainment this weekend with the focus being put on Gospel music! Sweet Days of Summer This weekend is filled with sweet surprises from homemade ice cream to Candy Bingo. Sunday we will be having a pancake breakfast with several different toppings to choose from. Labor Day Celebration Cardboard boat races, live entertainment, vendors, hog roast, games, and much more! Join us for on Saturday morning. September 8-10 Southern Heritage Festival/ Grandparents Weekend It s time to show our Southern Pride. Join us for games, crafts, and an Old-Fashioned Southern Ball Dance. We will be making gifts for our grandparents at kids crafts. September Blackjack Weekend We love our Casino Nights! Join us for supper, cards, crafts, and more! September Football Fanatics It s football time in Tennessee again. We will have a Most Team Spirit Campsite contest. There will also be a Chili Cook-Off this weekend. September 29-October 1 Old Timers Weekend We will celebrate our years of camping at Natchez Trace with stories, pictures, and a potluck. October 6-8 Fall into Autumn Fall into autumn with crafts, games, movies and a picturesque pontoon ride. October Octoberfest We are enjoying the great fall weather with apple cider, pumpkin decorating, movies, and crafts. October Spooktacular We are celebrating Halloween before the end of our season! We will have a trunk-or-treat, a hayride, spooky carnival, campsite decorating contest, and a haunted house. Bay Landing 2305 Hwy. 380 W. Bridgeport, TX May 5-7 Grubby Garb Days Wear your grubbiest clothes and dress up your pet too for the Pet Show. It s a day for getting dirty and having fun at the same time. Mother s Day Hey Moms kick off your shoes and come to Bay Landing to relax! We will spoil you with a few Mary Kay goodies and crafts will be made for you to treasure. The kitchen will be open so no cooking while you re here! May Armed Forces Day A weekend to honor our troops and feel the freedom of the good old country air. Memorial Day/Member Appreciation Day Red, White and Blue time again! We will be having egg toss, water balloon toss and root beer chugging contests all day long and much more. Also a holiday BBQ and a dance with live music under the stars. Great Outdoors/ National Trails Day Come join us as we get outdoors and explore. Don t miss this amazing, fun and educational weekend. Spend the day with us and do some fishing, canoeing and more. Rodeo Play Days Time to saddle up for the activities. Cow Chip Toss, plus learn to rope and shoot at our Little Buck-a-Roo Buck Out. Vittles are mighty tasty too! Dad s Day It s Dad s Day. All Dads can enter the Fishing Tournament, join in on the football toss or casting contest. Sign up for a game of 8-Ball at the Clubhouse and much more. Kids, there will be a craft time for you to make Dad a gift that he will treasure. Summer Time at Last Come spend the day with us fishing, canoeing and much more. We will do all the fun things that can be done in the sun and cool off inside with more games. Try your luck at the Nintendo Wii or Guitar Hero. June 30-July 4 Fourth of July Celebration Decorate your bikes, tricycles, golf carts and strollers for our annual Bike Parade. All ages welcome. All the games will leave you soaked, yoked and smelling like a banana! Don t forget our radical golf cart races! Plus, dancing under the stars! Wine and Cheese/Hot Tub Party Enjoy the adults Annual Hot Tub/Wine and Cheese Party in the evening. Plus, a kids movie night at the clubhouse. Back to the 50s and 60s Dig out your poodle skirts and grease your hair for a rock and roll day and night, complete with hula-hoop contests, bubble gum blowing, Cherry Coke chugging, croquet, and root beer floats. Beach Bum Days/Boat Regatta Get the sand between your toes while you re building your sand castles and launching your man-sized cardboard boat at the beach for the regatta. Try out your serves at the volleyball game and see if you can you clear the net. A fun day for all ages! SOUTHEAST Texas

28 SOUTHEAST Texas Bay Landing Continued All of Nothing It s a day of extremes and it s all or nothing. How will your day go? Safari Weekend Hop aboard the safari wagon where the adventure to the jungle begins! See how many jungle animals you can find. Don t forget to enter the Tarzan Yell contest. You can even make a mold of the prints you find. Too Hot to Handle Let s all run to the water for the Triathlon bike, run, and swim. How many hot fries can you take down? It s a skill test to out do the jalapeño eaters here can you eat 24 or more? Back to School Days We ll have ping pong, basketball game, weenie roast at the fire pit, a pool tournament, football toss, basketball shooting, soccer kick, and all the things kids love to do! Just Because Day/ Christmas in August A day of no rhyme or reason or logic just because! We will have a full blown Christmas meal with turkey and ham with all the trimmings. We ll also have a Chinese Christmas gift ready to pass around. Please bring an unwrapped gift for the Senior Care Center. Hawaiian Luau/Labor Day/ It s Island Time in the Texas heat. It will be a day filled with that island magic complete with a pig. Hula skirts will be rolling off the tables along with leis made by your own hands. Live music at the Beachview Pavilion under our own island stars! September 8-10 S Weekend A fun-filled weekend is in store for all as we have everything that starts with S. Sack races, sand pass, sauerkraut contest, straight line walk, sandal toss, and maybe even a little soap shuffleboard. September Sizzlin September The sun will lead us to water so we can canoe our way across the slue and back. And we ll slide over to the snack bar before the games begin. September Sports Day A day filled with any sport we can think of basketball, horseshoes, and washers. September 29-October 1 Chili Cook-Off Time What better way to meet new friends and members than over pots of chili? We will let the members be the judges and great prizes will be awarded! Bring a pot of your favorite ingredients all ready to serve and maybe you will be the lucky winner! October 7 Columbus Day Celebration Who sailed the ocean blue? Christopher Columbus of course! It will be an educational day with the Nina, Pinta, and the Santa Maria. October 14 Spookarama Day This is when the members and staff work together for our Halloween Spookarama Day! October 21 Festive Fall It s that time again to get ready for Halloween. We will be putting together all kinds of ideas and things for our ghosts and goblins. October 28 Halloween Costume Party Kids party in the afternoon and adults costume party at night. This is our last big hoopla for the season and we always do it up right with lots of treats and goodies for all! November 4 Potato Bake/Start of Christmas Toy Donation for the Wise County Toy Run Come to the Clubhouse and help support the Rec. department by having a loaded baked potato. Bring your favorite side to share. There will be a small fee. Also beginning today through December 3, we will be collecting toys for the Wise County Toy Run. November 11 Card Games Come meet new folks at the Clubhouse for crafts or play card games of your choice. November 18 Thanksgiving Day Potluck We supply the ham, turkey and dressing and mashed potatoes, and you bring a side dish for six people for our Thanksgiving Potluck! Hope to see you there. November 25 Dominoes All you dominoes players come to the Clubhouse and play your favorite game. Colorado River 1062 Thousand Trails Ln. Columbus, TX May 6 Cinco de Mayo Weekend Party with us and celebrate Mexico s Cinco de Mayo. On Saturday we will have a Mexican potluck, a piñata break, and maybe even Mexican music. Join us and we will celebrate May birthdays. May 13 Come celebrate Mom by making cards for her. We will have a pancake breakfast on Sunday. May 20 Flower Power Weekend Come to the Activity Center and help to plant some flowers. Enjoy our nature trails. Log our wildlife, deer, and many birds. Walk our Yellow Post Trail. May 27 Remember those who have served and do serve our country. Fly your flags. On Saturday enjoy a potluck dinner at the Activity Center. Sunday we will appreciate our members. June 3 Explore local trails throughout the weekend. Also join us to learn about our Club Blazer Program for the little ones. June 10 Volleyball Play Down Join us with your team at the volleyball court for a playoff. Then cool off in our pool. On Sunday we will celebrate National Strawberry Shortcake Month. June 17 Celebrate Dad this weekend by making cards for him. Sunday morning it s pancakes for breakfast. June 24 Putt Putt Game Day It s all about family. Get your family or team together for our fun playoff. Join us and we will celebrate June birthdays. July 1 Celebration Weekend Decorate your bikes and golf carts and join us in our parade. Join us for a BBQ Potluck at the Activity Center. July 8 Dice It Up Weekend Bring your favorite junk food to share and join us for fun dice games. July 15 Man-O-Man It s Hot Outside Weekend Come and enjoy the cool pool. We will play some games indoors. July 22 Bingo/Friendship Weekend Come join us for a weekend full of fun and exciting games. Spend the afternoon playing Bingo with new friends. July 29 Hot Days of Summer Weekend Enjoy a game of Washers at our Court Area. Then we will have a Summer Salad Potluck Dinner. Join us and we will celebrate July birthdays. August 5 Tax Free Weekend Come out and enjoy relaxing outdoors after you have spent the day shopping at our local shops and saving all that tax free money! August 12 Pay It Forward Weekend Bring gently used clothing items to be donated to an area clothes closet. We will celebrate August birthdays. August 19 Back to School Weekend Bring the kids out for one last weekend of fun in the sun before they have to get back to school. Don t forget to bring extra school supplies which will be donated to the local school. August 26 Pre-Labor Day Weekend Come join us at the pool for fun! It s going to be a weekend filled with plenty of fun activities and socializing. September 2 Labor Day Weekend Bring those floats and towels. Join us for one last pool splash of the summer. Sunday we will also appreciate our members. September 9 Goofy Bingo Weekend Play different kinds of Bingo at the Activity Center. We may play Brown Bag Bingo, Candy Bingo, or Card Bingo! September 16 Fall Is in the Air Weekend Join us for ice cream with all the toppings. We will also celebrate September birthdays. September 23 National Pancake Day Weekend Pancakes for dinner is so sweet. September 30 Outdoor Games Weekend Be proud and wear your team colors. Join us for outdoor games. We will play horseshoes, basketball, pickleball, and putt putt golf. October 7 Columbus Day Weekend We will have a scavenger hunt while exploring our campground! October 14 Take It Easy Weekend Take time out and enjoy the peace and quiet of Colorado River. We will celebrate October birthdays. October 21 Pumpkin Carving Weekend Bring your pumpkin to the Activity Center and get ready to be creative. October 28 Halloween Weekend Hayrides and Halloween activities. SOUTHEAST Texas

29 SOUTHEAST Texas Colorado River Continued November 4 Welcome Back Winter Texans Join us for a Welcome Back Potluck Dinner on Saturday. Bring your favorite dessert to the Activity Center on Sunday afternoon. We can spend the afternoon catching up with old friends and making new ones. November 11 Veteran s Day Weekend Come watch the annual flag ceremony presented by local Boy Scouts. We may even have a bonfire with s mores. November 18 Recipes Swap Weekend Enjoy an Ice Cream Social and help celebrate November birthdays. Bring your favorite holiday recipe to share with others. November Thanksgiving Weekend Join us for a Thanksgiving Day Potluck and football on Thursday. Enjoy movies and games throughout the weekend. December 3 Breakfast with Santa Weekend Santa will be here for a pancake breakfast! Don t forget to bring your camera. December 9 It s a Wrap Weekend Bring your gifts and wrapping supplies to the Activity Center for a wrapping party! Join us and we will celebrate December birthdays. December 16 Christmas Eve Celebration Weekend Join us for singing carols, wassail drinking, and fellowship! Bring your favorite cookies to share. December 23 Christmas Dinner Come spend Christmas with us and enjoy a Christmas Potluck. Football and laughter included! December 30 New Year s Eve Party Weekend Out with the old and in with the new! Come celebrate the New Year 2018 with us at the Activity Center. January 6 New Year s Resolutions Bring your best three resolutions. We will combine them and make a resolution sheet to use for everybody. Then we will meet for Potluck. January 13 The Games People Play We all like to play games. Come to the Activity Center and try a new game or two or enjoy a game you like with friends. Join us and we will celebrate January birthdays. January 20 Hobby Day Show, teach and tell us about your hobby. Bring them and info to share at the Activity Center. January 27 John Wayne Weekend Enjoy our Movie Marathon. February 3 Big Game Weekend Wear your team colors and come help us watch the football game. February 10 Mardi Gras Weekend Bring yours bests dishes for Fat Tuesday Celebration Meal. February 17 Sweethearts Belated Come and enjoy a late Sweethearts Valentine s Day. Join us and we will celebrate February birthdays. February 24 Abe and George Weekend Be patriotic and help us celebrate Presidents Weekend! March 3 Texas Independence Come and we will celebrate Texas Independence Day on March 2. March 10 Go Fly a Kite We ll prepare and fly a kite for young and old alike. Join us and we will celebrate March birthdays. March 17 St Patty s Weekend Let s do what the Irish do. Irish Potluck and End of the Rainbow Pot O Gold. March 24 Easter Weekend We will decorate baskets and prepare to hunt for Easter Eggs. April 7 Pie Baking Event Bring your best pies for dessert and enjoy Potluck Dinner. April 14 Book Worm Weekend Come check out our Activity Center Library and donate a good book. Join us and we will celebrate April birthdays. April 21 Earth Day Weekend Come plant a tree and flowers. April 28 Scavenger Hunt Come and let s have a hunt in the park and learn about Geocaching. Lake Conroe Thousand Trails Rd. Willis, TX May 6 Cinco de Mayo Weekend Come out and celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style. Kids crafts, salsa making contest, and salsa eating contest, piñata breaking. End the night with karaoke. May 13 Mother s Day Celebration Let s honor our Mothers, Grandmothers and Mothers-to-Be this weekend. Dads, be sure to bring the kids to the Activity Center Saturday morning where we ll be making cards and gifts for Mom. We will also have a Mother s Day Tea. May 20 Armed Forces Weekend We salute all of you who have served, or are serving, in the military! Join us for a social hour on Saturday as we show our appreciation for your dedication and service to our country. May 27 Memorial Day Fun Weekend We re kicking off the summer season with a fun weekend. We ll start with breakfast at the Cactus Café and move on to a golf cart parade and kids crafts. We will end the day listening to Bubba Westly under the stars. June 3 Come join us as we get outdoors and explore. Don t miss this amazing, fun and educational weekend as we introduce and celebrate Thousand Trails two nationwide recreation programs: Walk the Trails and Club Blazer! June 10 4th Annual Summer Olympics Weekend Come join our 4th Annual Summer Olympics with Frisbee toss, relay races, long jumps, basketball free throws, jump rope and more! June 17 Calling all Dads! We will be making Dad that special gift for kids crafts. We will be having our Sexiest Man-legs Contest along with a karaoke contest. Let s see who the best singing Dad is! June 24 Luau Weekend Come join us at our beach for our Beach Luau. We will have a Limbo contest and a Best Hawaiian Costume contest. We will also have exciting Polynesian entertainment. July 1 July 4th Celebration Weekend It s Red, White and Blue Time! Don t forget to decorate golf carts for the Best Decorated Golf Cart contest. Come see our beautiful lake all lit up with fireworks, plus music and dancing all night. July 8 Splish Splash Weekend We are going to have a Pool Party, so come to the pool to cool off and play games. July 15 Wet & Wild Weekend All games planned will leave you soaked! We will have water volleyball, a water balloon toss, and water gun fights. July 22 Beach Days Weekend We will have paddle boat races and a Sand Castle Building contest. Karaoke and jam session at night. July 29 Movie Weekend Come inside and cool off by watching movies. Plus we will have a picnic indoors. August 5 All About Kids Weekend This weekend will be all about kids as we will be playing a lot of games and making kids crafts. August 12 Game Mania Weekend Lucky 13, Candy Bar Bingo, board games, and card games galore! Let the games begin! August 15 Fiesta Time Weekend It s Fiesta time, so come join us. We will be having a Salsa Making contest, piñata, and a Mexican Potluck. August 19 Back to School Fun Weekend Bring all the kiddos and let them say their goodbyes to the summer with a Pizza Pool Party. August 29 Fishing Derby Weekend Get those poles and grab your bait! We will have prizes for the biggest, fattest, and ugliest fish. September 2 Labor Day Celebration Join us for music and dancing under the stars with Bubba Westly. We will be playing glow in the dark games and slip n slide games. We will also be having our 2nd Annual Vow Ceremony and Day on Saturday. September 9 Site Sale Weekend Now is the time to go thru your summer items to downsize for the winter. We will be having a campground-wide site sale. September 16 Tooty Fruity Weekend Join us for a Banana Eating contest, bobbing for apples, and a watermelon seed spitting contest. September 23 Fall Celebration Join us as we take a walk around our beautiful campground. Later on we can relax by singing and dancing to a DJ. September 30 Weird & Wacky Weekend Everything is weird and wacky with a contest for the Wackiest and Weirdest outfit. We will be playing Wacky golf. October 7 Columbus Day Celebration Let s celebrate the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the New World by having a Scavenger Hunt!! October 14 Halloween Movie Weekend We will be watching the movies Casper, Beetlejuice and Hocus Pocus. October 21 It s Pumpkin Time! Come join us for a good pumpkin time! We will be doing pumpkin carving. Bring your pumpkin inspired treats. SOUTHEAST Texas

30 SOUTHEAST Texas Lake Conroe Continued October 28 Halloween Weekend We will be having a carnival and the Trick-or-Treat Hayride. Let s see if we can beat last year s Haunted Trail. November 4 Pre-Veterans Day Weekend A salute to our military and all our veterans. All veterans, please come join us for appetizers and cake as we honor your service to our country. November 11 Sci-Fi Weekend Star Wars Film Festival showing all seven movies! We will also be making some sci-fi crafts. Please come dressed as your favorite Star Wars character. May the force be with you! November 18 Toys for Tots and Can Food Drive We are asking people to donate a toy for our Toys for Tots program and to donate canned foods to help feed the homeless for Thanksgiving. November 23 Thanksgiving Day Come join us for Thanksgiving. We will be serving turkey, ham, and dressing. Please bring a side dish or a dessert. November 25 Trim the Tree Weekend Join us for hot chocolate and cookies while we will decorate the Activity Center. December 2 Chili Cook-Off Weekend We will be having our Annual Chili Cook-Off! Bring your family recipes and see who s got the best chili recipe. December 9 Dessert Event Weekend Join us for our annual cookie decorating and dessert cook-offs. December 18 Christmas Movie Weekend We will be watching Elf, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas and Miracle on 34th Street. December 23 Christmas Golf Cart Parade & Caroling Come out and join us for our 2nd Annual Christmas Golf Cart Parade, while we go caroling the night away. We want to find the Best Decorated Golf Cart. So bring on the Christmas lights!! December 25 Christmas Dinner Come spend Christmas dinner with us. We will be serving turkey and ham. Please bring a side dish and dessert. December New Year s Eve Weekend It s all about remembering our accomplishments and adventures of Come ring in the New Year with us! We will be having a New Year s bash with live entertainment and hors d oeuvres on New Year s Eve! January 6 Out with the Old and In With the New We will be doing some old and new games plus a casserole potluck. January 13 Movie Matinee Weekend Stay indoors with us and watch a variety of movies, eat popcorn, socialize with old friends and make some new ones. January 20 Experience Pasta Project Weekend Come make Pasta Art Crafts and enjoy a Spaghetti Dinner. January 27 Potato Bake Weekend We provide the potato you provide the fixings. February 3 Football Weekend It s all about FOOTBALL!! We will be playing flag football and making football crafts. Come watch the Big Game with us. February 10 Sweetheart Weekend We will have a Valentine s Dinner and Dance. February 17 Flip Flop Weekend We will be flip flopping all activities, plus we will be doing Breakfast for Dinner Potluck. February 24 Soup Day Weekend Chicken Noodle, Minestrone, or Split Pea, we don t care, just bring your favorite to share. March 3 Go Bananas Weekend We will be playing Banana Games and making Banana Splits. March 10 Family Weekend Come join us for a Picnic on the Pavilion plus an outdoor movie. March 17 St Patrick s Day Come celebrate St Patrick s Day with us. We will all go green!! March 24 Field Day Weekend We will be going old school with games like kickball and Red Rover. March 31 Easter Weekend Meet the Easter Bunny, hunt Easter eggs and enjoy an Easter Potluck. April 7 Western Days Weekend We have a BBQ Cook-off so bring us your BBQ to be judged. We will be playing Cowboy games plus looking for the Best Dressed Cowboy and Cowgirl. April 14 Calling all Superheroes Weekend Come dressed as the person who is your hero. We will be making Super crafts and playing Super games. April 21 Cajun Crawfish Festival Come join us for some Crawfish races and some Crawfish Plates, plus some dancing on the Pavilion. April 28 A Pet s Life Weekend Bring your pets out in their best outfits for our Pet Parade. Lake Tawakoni 1246 Rains Co. Rd Point, TX May 6 Cinco de Mayo Weekend Come and enjoy a Mexican lunch at the Retro Cafe located at the Family Center. May 13 Come and celebrate Mother s Day with a free breakfast from the Retro Cafe. We will be making a Mother s Day craft. May 27 Decorate your golf carts for our parade and come and enjoy some hamburgers and hot dogs. June 17 Come and enjoy a free breakfast at the Retro Cafe for all Dads. We will be making a Father s Day craft. July 1 Fourth of July Weekend Come and celebrate the 4th with a golf cart parade, hamburgers and hot dogs and an Ice Cream Social, plus some entertainment. June 15 Sock Hop Weekend Come get your hop on! We will have a costume contest, crafts and will dance to some oldies music. June 29 Pool Party Join your friends for pool games and cool off! We will have water volleyball, water balloon toss, and water gun fights. August 5 Kids vs Adults Weekend This weekend is packed full of kids versus adults events! We are going to have contests, tournaments, and anything else in between. So bring your talents and skills and let s see who reigns victorious! August 19 Show Your Talent Weekend Show us what your talent is! Singing, playing an instrument or turning a cartwheel?? September 2 Labor Day Celebration Come for our Luau!!! Lots of food and entertainment. October 28 Halloween Weekend Come and enjoy some Halloween fun at the Carnival, trick-or-treating hayride and take a ride through the Haunted Trails. November 18 Thanksgiving Weekend Join us for our Thanksgiving meal! December 16 Christmas Weekend Come and enjoy our Christmas at Lake Tawakoni with singing Christmas music and strolling through our Winter Wonderland. December 31 New Year s Party Come and enjoy good music, food and games as we ring in the New Year together. January 13 Game Weekend Let s play some games!!! February 4 Big Game Weekend Let s enjoy some finger foods and watch some football. February 10 Valentine s Day Weekend Valentine s crafts and a Valentine Dinner. March 31 Easter Weekend Come and meet the Easter Bunny, hunt some eggs and play games. April 14 Mardi Gras Join us for some crawfish, games and music. Lake Texoma 209 Thousand Trails Dr. Gordonville, TX May 6 Cinco de Mayo Weekend We re celebrating with a Mexican meal. Come and enjoy some tacos, enchiladas, rice, beans and all the fixings. May 13 All About Mom We re celebrating Mom this weekend and kids we will be making Mom something special. We will have flowers for Mom and muffins for ALL! May 27 We re kicking off the summer season with a fun-filled weekend. Member Appreciation, a golf cart parade, kids crafts, and Bingo followed by a live band under the stars in the evening. SOUTHEAST Texas

31 SOUTHEAST Texas Lake Texoma Continued June 10 Come join us as we get outdoors and explore. Don t miss this amazing, fun and educational weekend as we introduce and celebrate National Trails Day by walking our beautiful campground! June 17 : All About Dad Today we say Thank You to Dad for all he does. Dig out those ugly ties for the Ugly Tie contest followed by donuts for ALL! June 24 Fishing Weekend Go Fishing Day! Bring your bait and pole and it s time to fish! It s all about fish this weekend! Let s see who can catch the biggest, the smallest, and the most from our Catch & Release Pond! July 1 Stars and Stripes Independence Weekend and Member Appreciation with kids crafts, Bingo, a fireworks show and a live band. July 15 Water Games Weekend The heat is in full swing in Texoma so it s time to have fun with water games with super soakers and water toys! July 22 Teen Weekend It s All About Teens this weekend with our Annual Teen Pool Party with a DJ on Saturday Night from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Adult Pool where that night ONLY will be restricted for ages 14 to 17. August 5 Donuts for ALL Weekend Donuts For ALL Weekend! We re rocking this summer with donuts and punch for everyone, followed by kids crafts, Bingo, and then everyone can enjoy our beautiful pools! August 19 Putt Putt Contest We re going to have a Kids Putt Putt Contest for each age group who can win prizes, followed by Bingo for all ages. September 2 Labor Day Weekend Come join us for Labor Day with kids crafts, Bingo and a live band to dance the night away. September 23 First Day of Autumn This weekend is all about autumn! We will have muffins and punch for everyone, kids crafts with an autumn theme and Bingo for all ages. September 30 Football Season Kickoff Football season is here again! Come and join us for punch and sample all kinds of different cheeses, chips and dips to see which is your new favorite to eat during all the games. October 14 Pumpkin Eating Weekend Join us for All Things Made from Pumpkin! Bring your favorite pumpkin dessert to share with your fellow campers (cakes, pies, cookies, bread and the list goes on.) We supply the beverage and you supply your favorite pumpkin dessert! October 28 Halloween It s Halloween again! We ll have a carnival, trick-or-treat, haunted house ride and a live band to end the night! November 1 Veterans Day Weekend This weekend will be all about paying tribute to all of our veterans. Veterans come join us for free root beer floats, plus kids crafts and bingo! November 18 Thanksgiving Weekend It s our Annual Thanksgiving Dinner. We supply the turkeys and our guests supply the sides. RSVP is required. Please contact the office for reservations and sign up for the side items you will bring to celebrate with us. December 2 Decorate the Park Come out and help decorate for Christmas! We will start the day with Christmas crafts and end it with turning all the lights on for all to enjoy. December 16 Christmas Social! It s Christmas so come out and show your Christmas spirit and join us for Christmas muffins, hot chocolate, coffee, kids crafts and Bingo! February 3 Big Game Weekend Wear your team colors and come enjoy a Member-Generated Potluck! February 17 Valentine s Day Weekend Celebration! Enjoy our Chocolate Fountain and other sweets with the Valentine of your choice. March 3 & March 10 Spring Break Weekends Join us to celebrate Spring Break with all types of activities. Bring your Frisbees, kites, pets and enjoy the great outdoors! March 31 Easter Celebration Hop on over to Lake Texoma to celebrate Easter. The Easter Bunny will be here to help us celebrate our Easter Egg Hunt and all kinds of fun Easter activities! April 21 Earth Day Weekend Come join us in planting a tree and flowers to beautify Lake Texoma. Then, share in the snacks with your neighbors. April 28 Get Ready for Summer Come join us for a weekend of swimming, golfing, basketball and other fun summer activities with crafts for the kids and Bingo! Lake Whitney 417 Thousand Trails Dr. Whitney, TX May 6 Cinco de Mayo Celebrate with a Jalapeño Eating contest for the adults and a piñata for the kids! May 13 Mother s Day Celebration Make a gift for Mom on Saturday and honor Moms and Grandmothers with a special breakfast on Mother s Day. May 20 Armed Forces/ Join us for a flag ceremony on Saturday! We salute all of you who have served, or are serving, in the military! May 27 / Day We re kicking off the season with a fun weekend. We will start with breakfast at the Filling Station, then move on to golf cart parade and races. Then on to hamburgers and hot dogs lunch at the Filling Station, kids games, and end the evening with s mores under the stars at the fire pit! June 3 Come join us as we get outdoors and explore. Don t miss this amazing, fun and educational weekend as we introduce and celebrate Thousand Trails two nationwide recreation programs: Walk the Trails and Club Blazer! Join us for our Member Appreciation Celebration. June 10 Luau Weekend Join us for our Annual Luau Party! We will be making leis and grass skirts. June 17 Calling all Dads! We will start out with breakfast at the Filling Station and enjoy hamburgers and hot dogs for dinner. Horseshoe tournament, putt putt and more. Kids, come to the Activity Center Saturday morning to make something special for Dad! June 24 Wet and Wild All games planned will leave you soaked! We will have a water balloon toss and campground-wide water gun shootout. So, if you don t want to be wet, stay inside! July 1 Fourth of July Celebration It s Red, White, and Blue time! Start the day off with breakfast at the Filling Station, then some good old golf cart racing, water balloon fights, putt putt tournament and fireworks show at dark! July 8 Scavenger Hunt Are you competitive? Come see if you can win. Join us for a nature scavenger hunt and see who can find the Golden Horseshoe! July 15 Christmas in July Bring gifts for children to be distributed at Christmas for children in our community and let s decorate cookies! July 22 Summer Olympics Sign up for your favorite sport and let s see who are our gold medal winners! July 29 All About the Kids! This weekend will be all about the kids! Kids crafts, water games, and much more! August 5 Back to School Bash Lots of water games and fun for the kids to let loose before school starts back. Hot dogs, popcorn, and snow cones oh my! August 12 Sizzlin Summer Come out for a sand volleyball tournament and some pool games. It s just too hot not to join us for all the wet and refreshing games we have planned! August 19 Adult Pool Party Come down and join us for a backyard party for grown-ups with card games, pool games and music! August 26 Beverly Hillbillies Weekend Dress up like your favorite character from The Beverly Hillbillies and let us guess who you are. Enjoy hamburgers and hot dogs. September 2 Labor Day Celebration/ Day We will start with breakfast at the Filling Station, then pool time and games to follow. Hamburgers and hot dogs for lunch in the Filling Station. S mores and glow in the dark bowling to follow in the evening! Join us for Member Appreciation. September 9 Grandparent s Day This is the day for the grandparents to enjoy! Kids, come to the Family Center to make something special for your grandparents. September 16 Duck Dynasty Weekend Contest for the Best Dressed Duck Commander costume followed by Duck Calling contest and much more; don t miss out! SOUTHEAST Texas

32 SOUTHEAST Texas Lake Whitney Continued September 23 Crazy Hat Weekend See who wears the craziest hat! September 30 Putt Putt Tournament Putt Putt Tournament for all ages. October 7 Pioneer Days in Whitney This is the day we show off our float. Join in on all the fun we have planned We have won Best Float for four years in a row now! October 14 Chili Cook-Off 31st Annual Chili Cook-Off Come enjoy the chili and sign up to be a judge. October 21 2nd Annual Haunted Trail Ride 2nd Annual Haunted Trail Ride! October 28 2nd Annual Haunted Trail Ride 2nd Annual Haunted Trail Ride! October 31 Halloween Halloween Party and Trick-or-treat through Lake Whitney. November 4 3rd Annual Variety Jam Session Come and jam with your fellow campers. Enjoy the fall session by the campfire with singing and playing to your heart s content. November 11 Veterans Day Join us to honor all our Veterans. November 18 Christmas Crafts Getting ready for the big season with family and friends. November 23 Thanksgiving Dinner Join us to give thanks for our family and friends for Thanksgiving Dinner. November 28 Trim the Tree/Decorate Lake Whitney Join us for hot cocoa, cookies, and decorating the Christmas tree for the Family Center and the rest of the campground. December 2 Christmas Decorating Come and start decorating everything for Christmas. Decorate your site for the Holidays contest. December 9 Christmas Carols at the Filling Station Join us for Christmas Carols and family fun with hot chocolate and cookies. December 16 Christmas Lights and Christmas Party Take a drive through Lake Whitney and see all the Christmas lights and prizes for Best Display. Hot chocolate and cookies at Family Center. December 25 Christmas Dinner Enjoy Christmas Dinner with family and friends with fellowship and stories. December 31 New Year s Eve Party Come and join us to close out the year and ring in the New Year at our New Year s Eve Party. January 6 Potluck Enjoy Potluck! January 13 Movie Weekend Come and watch movies and bring snacks and visit will other campers. January 20 Chili Cook-Off All come and cook your best chili as we ll have a cook-off! January 27 Italian Dinner Enjoy an Italian Dinner! February 3 Big Game Party Come out of your campers and watch the big game (and commercials) on our big screen TV with your camping buddies. February 10 Valentine s Day Dinner & Dance Come join us for a 50s Valentine s Day Dinner and Dance. We ll have a contest for best outfit. February 17 Mardi Gras Party Mardi Gras Party. February 24 Potato Bake We will have baked potatoes and you bring the fixings. March 3 Wine Tasting Social Sign up for our Wine & Cheese Tasting Social and enjoy! March 10 Decorate Lake Whitney for Easter All meet at the Welcome Center to decorate for Easter. March 17 Saint Patty s Day Weekend Dress up all in green and have some fun. March 24 Egg Decorating Decorating eggs is fun for all. March 31 Easter Weekend Saturday night will be Adult Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt and Sunday at 1 p.m. will be the Children s Easter Egg Hunt. April 7 Gilligan s Island Weekend Cook out and dress up as your favorite Gilligan s Island character. April 14 Find the Golden Horseshoe Follow the clues and find the Golden Horseshoe! April 21 Earth Day Weekend Come plant trees or flowers with us! April 28 Scavenger Hunt Are you competitive? Come see how many you can find! Medina Lake 215 Spettle Rd. Lakehills, TX May 5 Cinco De Mayo Come have a Taco-Tastic time with us as we dance and celebrate Cinco De Mayo. It s all about Mothers and Grandmothers this weekend. Free ice cream during the Ice Cream Social. Make some pancakes for Mom. May Weekend of remembering our fallen heroes by having a good old-fashioned Family Field Day, carnival games, prizes, Military Costume contest, BBQ and dance. June 3 Come join us as we go outdoors to explore and learn about our Walk the Trails program and Club Blazer, two of the TT nationwide recreational programs. We ll also enjoy evening stargazing. June 10 Kids vs. Adults Games Let s see who can win more games, kids or adults. It s Dad s Weekend! Enter your Father for a fishing tournament, football toss and 8-Ball games and so much more. Dads receive free ice cream on Saturday and kids come and make your Dad some Mustache Pancakes. June 24 Superhero Weekend Dress as your favorite Comic Book Superhero or make up a new one. Costume contest and prize for the most original. Superhero Movie Marathon all day. July 1-4 Happy Independence Day Celebrate our Independence with a good old day by the lake with a Family Field Day, carnival games, prizes, BBQ and dance. July 8 Flea Market Day Bring your unwantables to the Pavillion for those who think they are wantables. July 15 Wine and Watercolors Bring your favorite wine and enjoy it as we explore the art of watercoloring. July 22 Let s Grill Some Steaks We will have steaks for sale, pick your steak and let s grill it up. We will provide all the side dishes. If you don t want to grill it, we ll do it for you! July 29 50s Celebration Let s slick our hair back and get the best 50s outfit together. We will have a contest, root beer floats and other great 50s games, floats, and food. August 12 Dog Days of Summer Bring your four-legged family members on a parade and if they have a special talent, let them show it off. Treat your pet to a free scoop of ice cream during the Ice Cream Social. August 19 Back to School Summer vacation is close to ending and school is just around the corner. Game winners will receive school supplies to get them off to a good start to return back to school and have fun doing it. August 26 Luau Weekend Put your grass skirt on and let s Limbo. Join us for a Luau with great games and activities and a BBQ luncheon. September 1-3 Labor Day Start the weekend with Weeine Roast Friday, followed by lakeside activities and Family Field Day, BBQ dinner and dance. September 9 Flea Market/Grandparents Day Let s bring out those items that we might not want or need and enjoy a good old flea market day. We will celebrate our Grandparents with free bowls of ice cream during the Ice Cream Social! Bring your grandkids or a picture and show them off. September 16 Treasure Hunt Join us while we hunt for special prizes throughout the preserve. In the evening, we will do a reading from the Constitution. September 23 Wine and Watercolors Bring your favorite wine and enjoy it as we explore the art of watercoloring. October 1 Halloween Decoration of Park Join us while we start getting ready for Halloween. October 7 Let s Grill Some Steaks We will have steaks for sale. Pick your steak and let s grill it up. We will provide all the side dishes. If you don t want to grill it, make our manager do it for you! October 14 Western Day Put on your Western garb to be judged during our Costume contest. Stick horse races and DJ Dance contest also. SOUTHEAST Texas

33 SOUTHEAST Texas Medina Lake Continued December 9 October 21 Member Christmas Party Fall Flea Market We will make ornaments for our Let s bring out those items that we Christmas tree that we will be trimming might not want or need and enjoy a and then enjoy party trays from good old flea market day. Let s make Top of the Trail Cafe. Will Santa be some winter space. stopping by? October Halloween Fun We ll have pumpkin carving, apple bobbing, piñatas, a costume contest, trick-or-treating, haunted house, mini carnival, and Halloween inspired food at our cafe. November 4 Veterans Day We will pay tribute and thank those for the time our veterans spent protecting our families, friends, and country. November 11 Welcome Back Winter Texans/ It will be a day of fun and games with Winter Texans Trivia and an evening of games and dessert socials. November 18 Treasure Hunt Join us while we hunt for special prizes throughout the campground. November 23 Thanksgiving Day Late Lunch/ Potluck Dinner We will be giving thanks on this day with family and friends, old and new. Come and join us at the Top of the Trail Cafe for food and festivities. Bring dessert to add to the potluck. November 25 Family Day Let s have some family fun. Crafts and games for the whole family. December 2 Christmas Decorating Day Join us in decorating the Activity Center. Members can start decorating your sites. We will have judging and announce a winner on December 17. December 16 Christmas Decoration Judging Day Christmas Caroling from RV site to RV site along with the RV site decorating judging day. December 23 Christmas Dinner with Friends We will enjoy a wonderful dinner with family and friends. Bring a dessert to share. December 24 Reminiscing Day It s the day to remember our time during 2017 with games we love to play. December 31 New Year s Eve Party and Dance Music, dancing and games to bring in the New Year. January 20 Stargazing for the New Year Weather permitting, It s time to gaze upon the universe and ponder the New Year. Join us as evening approaches and stars come out to play. February 14 Valentine s Day Bring your loved one to dinner and treat them and yourself to a delight. March 2 Texas Independence Day Two step on down to the Top of the Trail cafe for some Texas grub. April 1 Easter Sunday Brunch Join us for an Easter Egg Hunt and Sunday Brunch. Chesapeake Bay Trails Ln. Gloucester, VA and Classic Movie Series: Sound of Music Moms, bring your favorite bottle of wine to the Wine & Cheese Social and relax in the company of other adults; no kids allowed! We ll provide the refreshments. Kids, we ll make it easy (and cheap!) for you to treat Mom to breakfast. Just bring her to the dining hall where we ll have free pancakes for our fabulous Wonder Women. Then make her a special gift in Arts and Crafts, or bring Mom to a cooking class (not that she needs it). Saturday night, sing along with the movie musical Sound of Music (rated G). May Boating/Watercraft Safety No need to sacrifice your weekend at the river to become compliant with boating safety regulations. The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will be here to teach the state-approved Virginia Boating Safety Class for all ages, now required by law for all boaters. Contact Sandy at (804) for details on how to sign up for this free course. The USCGA will also conduct vessel safety checks and answer any questions you may have all right here on-site! Memorial Day and Member Appreciation Weekend Opening weekend for pools as well as a full schedule of pickleball, cornhole and horseshoe tournaments, bingo, a craft sale, band and DJ entertainment. We are also treating all of our awesome members to a free lunch! The hot dogs, fixings and drinks are on us. Let the summer begin! Weekend Sign up for Thousand Trails Walk the Trails Club and start logging the miles. Bike around the park or kayak on the Piankatank River. Just get out and enjoy nature! The American Hiking Society s is a nationally recognized trail awareness program that occurs annually on the first Saturday of June and inspires the public to discover, learn about and celebrate trails while participating in outdoor activities, clinics and trail stewardship projects. Fun in the Sun! School is out! Summer fun includes frozen t-shirt races, sack races, scavanger hunt and Ice Cream Bingo, plus a DJ on Saturday night. Dads, this is your weekend, so ease into it on Friday with the Beer, Nacho & Poker night. You BYOB, we ll provide the snacks. Kids, make your Dad a special gift at Arts and Crafts, or treat Dad to a hamburger steak dinner on Saturday. Bring him to breakfast on Sunday, where we ll treat him to a free pancake breakfast. Wet and Wild Weekend Start off with a movie on the big screen at the pool. Kids, get your water guns ready for the wet hayride and water gun battles. Enter the funny bathing suit contest, and try your hand at the frozen t-shirt race. Launch yourself down the huge slip n slide. Dry yourself off and enjoy the Saturday evening DJ dance. TTCB s annual pickleball tournament on Saturday. June 30-July 3 4th of July Celebration Decorate your golf carts and bikes for our annual Independence Spirit parade. Pack your picnic basket, grab the kids and a blanket and head to our grassy beach. There will be sack races, games and family fun with snow cones and cotton candy. Memberorganized cornhole and horseshoe tournaments with a band on Saturday night and a DJ dance on Sunday. Wild West Weekend Grownups, high tail it to the Trails Café Saloon to try your hand at Blackjack, 7 Card Stud Poker or the Roulette wheel. Grab a saloon girl for a two-step around the piano. Hoot and holler with Mae West and Miss Kitty, but stay out of the way of Sheriff Matt Dillon and his sidekick, Festus. For our kids, a Western movie and their own Blackjack table. Jurassic Park Weekend We have it on good authority that not all dinosaurs are extinct. They have reportedly been spotted right here at Chesapeake Bay! So don your costume and roam the Pavilion in our Dinosaur Costume contest. (Please do not eat the humans.) Crash the Stegosaurus Stomp (DJ dance) and try your hand at Bedrock Bowling. Chickahominy Tribal Weekend Learn about the Chickahominy Tribe through dance presentation. This Virginia Tribe was among the first to welcome the English settlers to Virginia, and for over 400 years they have extended the hand of fellowship and hospitality. July Vacation Bible School Week Vacation Bible School at the campground a perfect combination for both kids and adults! Enjoy the Jerry Jones Gospel Concert on Saturday night under the Pavilion. Beach Shagging Weekend Relive the music and fun of the 60s! DJ dance under the stars at the grassy beach. Play badminton or knock around a beach ball. Bring a blanket and sit by the campfire. Classic Movie Series: Rocky Horror Picture Show Come in costume and talk back to the screen in this showing of the most famous rock musical ever! (Rated R). For the little ones, battle it out in the Marshmallow War, water balloon dodge ball, water wagon battle, wet sack races and more. From Under the Bay Seafood Boil Trails Café is serving up an all you-can-eat family-style seafood boil. Advance ticket sales available at the Trading Post for $20; door tickets are $25. Children under 8 are half-price. DJ dance follows. Back to School Blues Summer s almost over, so kids, this is your weekend! We ll have games at the pool, plus you can battle it out with adults in the final wet wagon water battle and balloon fight of the season. Prepare for the new school year at School Supply Bingo (all ages welcome). Labor Day and Member Appreciation Weekend Oh no, where did the summer go? This weekend is filled to the brim with cornhole, horseshoe and pickleball tournaments, a band and a DJ dance. Join us at the Lodge for our bi-annual lunch, where we ll treat you to hot dogs, fixings and cold drinks. Enter the Hillbilly Babe Beauty Pageant, a hilarious event for a serious cause. Proceeds from this event benefit the Chickahominy Tribe Education Center. Please support this event as a participant or spectator. September 8-10 Apple Harvest Weekend & Brunswick Stew Grown-in-Virginia vendors will be on-site offering apple specialties of all sorts. The Trails Café is serving up homemade Brunswick stew. Sandy will provide instructions on how to make apple butter, and there will be apple bobbing and apple races for kids and the young at heart. SOUTHEAST Virginia

34 SOUTHEAST Virginia Chesapeake Bay Continued September th Annual Bluegrass by the Bay Festival Our Bluegrass Festival just keeps getting better and better! Three full days of bluegrass music and field picking with food, crafts, t-shirts and other specialty vendors. This festival is open to the public. Call Sandy for tickets at (540) September Annual Site Members Appreciation Weekend We want to say a special thank you to our annual site-lease members. The revenue from this program helps pay for amenities, activities and upkeep that benefits all members. So, we invite our annual site members to a complimentary spaghetti dinner complete with door prizes! Bring photos from your years of camping. September 29-October 1 Thirty Cent Shrimp Come hungry and order as many shrimp as you like only.30 cents each! Sides and dessert available as well. October 6-8 Classic Movie Series Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Indulge yourself with s mores by the campfire, candy bar bingo and a chocolate dessert cook-off with fresh roasted coffee. Last in our 2017 Classic Movie Series Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (Rated G). October Oktoberfest The Trails Café is serving a Bavarianthemed menu, complete with brats and sauerkraut, potato cakes with applesauce, baked apples and more. Learn to polka. Games for all ages. October Halloween I Decorate your rigs and sites to enter in the contest, and hop on the Haunted Hay Wagon to enjoy all the scary sites. Decorate your golf carts for the Scary Golf Cart Parade. Put together your best Halloween costume contests. Don t forget to bring LOTS of candy to give out at Trick-or-Treating. Burn off all that candy at the Monster Mash Dance. October Halloween II Be wary of ghosts and goblins lurking in the campground! Decorate your rigs and sites to enter in the contest, and hop on the Haunted Hay Wagon to enjoy all the scary sites. Decorate your golf carts for the Scary Golf Cart Parade. Put together your best Halloween costume, as we have costume contests for all age groups, including adults. Don t forget to bring LOTS of candy to give out at Trick-or- Treating. Burn off all that candy at the Monster Mash Dance. November th Annual Urbanna Oyster Festival Enjoy the last bash of the season at Urbanna s famous Street Festival. You ll find over a hundred food vendors and craft booths, plus entertainment throughout the day. This festival is one of the largest and best on the East Coast, and is well worth the short trip from the campground. November 4 Special Olympics Polar Plunge Bazaar & Fundraiser This Special Olympics fundraiser, organized by DJ Dreux Elliott for the Ice-aholics Polar Plunge Team, features multiple bands, vendors and more. Your purchases will help to raise money for this great charity, so come out to do some Christmas shopping and enjoy the live music! November 23 Thanksgiving Potluck Feast Just like the Pilgrims did at America s 1st Ever Potluck Dinner in 1621, we ll push tables together in the Dining Hall and load them up with bountiful food to share among old and new friends. We ll supply the turkeys. You bring a heaping side dish or two to share. Use the sign-up sheet in the Dining Hall to coordinate what you bring with others who will be coming. Afterward, let out your belt a notch and snuggle up to a campfire roasting marshmallows. November 26 Winter Operating Schedule In Effect Beginning at 4 p.m. on Sunday night (Nov. 26), the campground goes into hibernation on weekdays. But we are open 12 noon Friday to 4 p.m. Sunday every weekend through the winter. Our regulars might like to keep this a secret, but some actually prefer winter camping at Chesapeake Bay over summer camping. It s unstructured and relaxed, perfect for cozying up around a warm campfire with friends. Try it! December 31 New Year s Eve Party Bring an appetizer or snack to share to the afternoon cocktail. Then ring in the New Year with friends at the party and DJ dance. (All events are BYOB.) Who will be the New Year s Baby this year? January 1 Misery Loves Company Brunch Bring a breakfast dish to the Dining Hall to share with your fellow campers. We ll have lots of coffee ready. Head hurting? We promise to be veh-wy quiet! Harbor View 15 Harbor View Circle Colonial Beach, VA May 6 Mini-Golf Tournament Sign up to join in the fun. We will have prizes. May 13 Mother s Day Brunch Calling all Mom s to join us at Brunch. May 20 Family Bingo Prizes! May 27 Memorial Day Ceremony/ Join us for cake and punch! Come celebrate and thank all of our military for their sacrifice and service. June 3 Are you ready for some exercise? Come out and participate in our Walk the Trails Scavenger Hunt and get to know the campground surroundings and wildlife that live here. Get fit and have fun doing it at the same time! Kids end your walk with a super fun craft and join us in making your very own Pine Cone Bird Feeder! June 10 Family Bingo Prizes! June 17 Father s Day Fishing Tournament Help Dad catch the biggest fish for a prize. June 24 Ice Cream Social Free ice cream with toppings. July 1 Golf Cart/Bicycle Theme Parade Join in the fun. Watch the antics or register to win. Sorry, no fireworks in the park. July 8 Mini-Golf Tournament Register in office to participate in the tournament. July 15 Shuffleboard Tournament Sign up in office. Prizes Awarded. July 22 Wagon Wheelers Square Dancers Join in the fun or just watch the dancers. This is a fun family event. July 29 Family Bingo Prizes! August 5 Ice Cream Social Free ice cream with toppings! August 12 Bluegrass Potluck Bring a dish to share and listen to the sounds of Justified. August 19 Golf Cart/Bicycle Poker Run Come to the office to get directions for this fun event. August 26 Camp Fire Squares Square Dancers Participate or just watch these dancers strut their stuff. September 2 Third Annual Chili Cook-Off and Sign up in office. Prizes awarded. Join us for cake and punch. September 9 Bluegrass Potluck Bring a dish to share and listen to the sounds of Justified. September 16 Family Bingo Prizes! September 23 Mini-Golf Tournament Register in the office for the tournament. September 30 Family Bingo Prizes! October 7 3rd Annual Bike Fest Colonial Beach Bike Fest all weekend. October 14 Family Bingo Prizes! October 21 Happy Halloween Dress up in costume and join in for Kids Trick-or-Treat. Lynchburg 405 Mollies Creek Rd. Gladys, VA May Happy Mother s Day This weekend is all about Mom. Bring her to Lynchburg and celebrate her for all she does. Make her breakfast in bed, plan a picnic, go fishing, hiking, biking or just kick back and enjoy nature. Join us to make something special for Mom. Bring her down to the Activity Center for a Meet and Greet Potluck Saturday evening. May Beautification/Volunteer Weekend Get your sites ready or just relax and enjoy the campground. Ask for rakes and shovels if needed. May Memorial Day Commemoration and Celebration/Member Appreciation Weekend Let s get this season going!! Pool and store will open and the fun and games begin. Join MadLadd for some music at the pavilion on Saturday evening and jam with him at the pool all afternoon on Sunday. Decorate those golf carts and bikes for the parade on Saturday and join us for a movie on the big screen Sunday. We will also have plenty of other activities going on all weekend long including soapy slip n slide, games, crafts, tie-dye t-shirts and fun, fun, fun. Come on down and don t forget to stop by for our Member Appreciation treat. 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35 SOUTHEAST Virginia Lynchburg Continued June 3-5 Time to get out and enjoy Mother Nature as we celebrate American Hiking Society s. Pick up a Walk the Trails mileage log, join us for some hiking and see how many miles you can log this weekend. Bike around our campground or canoe on our lake whatever gets you out in the great outdoors. Join us for some great activities/crafts and get to know our Club Blazer family and how they teach us about nature and conservation. June Movies, Movies, Movies Saturday night movie on the big screen at the pavilion. Bring your chairs and carts and enjoy a drive-in style movie. More movies through the weekend for all ages, just take your pick from our selection. Other activities, games and crafts planned throughout the weekend at the Activity Center. June Time to treat Dad like a king! Bring him to Lynchburg to relax and have some fun. Hang out with your favorite guy, make him breakfast in bed, take him fishing, play some cornhole, work up an appetite and bring him down to the Activity Center for a potluck dinner Saturday evening. Join us for crafts and make Dad something special. June All Sports Weekend Join us for sports tournament weekend. Adult and kids tournaments for cornhole, horseshoes, mini-golf, basketball challenge, shuffleboard, volleyball and other great outdoor games. July 1-2 Fourth of July Celebration Boogie at the pavilion on Saturday evening and at the pool all Sunday afternoon with MadLadd this weekend. Decorate your golf carts with the stars and stripes and be the King and Queen of the Golf Cart Parade on Saturday. We will also have lots of other fun activities, games and crafts to celebrate our Independence Day. July Community Yard Sale Weekend Purchase your table early, it s time again to clear out those closets and sheds or create those crafts and bring your wares to the Activity Center for our community yard sale. Selling not your deal? Then maybe you ll be interested in the other activities, games and crafts we will have planned for the weekend. Be sure to join us for a potluck dinner at the Activity Center Saturday evening. July Christmas in July Come on down to the Activity Center Saturday afternoon to meet him and get a special treat! Show your holiday spirit by dressing up and lighting up your site. Don t forget to don your golf carts and bikes with all that glitters and glows for the parade. We will have lots of Christmas games, activities and a Saturday night movie on the big screen planned for this weekend. August Pennies, Pennies and More Pennies Who will take home the money! Gonna fill that jar and win some coin. Add those pennies to the jar, guess how many and win. Penny games and crafts, penny candy at the store, pennies and more pennies everywhere. August Annual Womanless Beauty Pageant The girls will be primping and preening for this Saturday s special entertainment. Sign up early to join them and strut your stuff. Music with the Moose at the pavilion to follow. Activities, games and crafts at the Activity Center all weekend long. August Bingo Blitz Weekend You name it we got it Bingo all weekend long. Brown Bag Bingo, Dirty Bingo, Ice Cream Bingo, Candy Bar Bingo and more. Not a player? Other games, crafts and activities will be going on at the Activity Center. September 2-3 Labor Day Celebration/Member Appreciation Weekend Summer is almost gone, don t miss the last blast of the season. Good food, good fun, it s all here, make those lasting memories! We ve got all the fun with outdoor games, activities, crafts, bingo, face painting, soapy slip n slide and much more. We are jamming it all in for one final fantastic weekend! Join us for Saturday night music at the pavilion with MadLadd and then he jams out the season at the pool all Sunday afternoon. Come on down and don t forget to stop by for our Member Appreciation treat. October 21 Member Sponsored Halloween Weekend Celebration Dare to take a ride and meet our ghosts, goblins and other spooks. Sip the witches brew, crunch her finger snacks, trick-or-treat, join the cake walk and other games. Ghoul it up, glam it up or be your favorite star, princess or hero. Costume judging for the kids. Virginia Landing Upshur Neck Rd. Quinby, VA Memorial Day Celebration/ Join us for Friday night hot dogs and s mores, family fun and games, hayrides and an Ice Cream Social. New members, veteran members and prospective members join us for a treat to show our our appreciation for you. June 3 Come join us as we get outdoors and explore. Don t miss this amazing, fun and educational weekend as we introduce and celebrate Thousand Trails two nationwide recreation programs: Walk the Trails and Club Blazer! June 30-July 2 Independence Day Celebration Join in on the fun and games at the Family Lodge. Take a hayride through the campground and nosh on ice cream at the Social. Labor Day Weekend Celebration/ Join the fun before the season s done. We ll be having Friday night dogs and s mores by the fire, family fun with hayrides, and fun and games at the Family Lodge. Take care of that sweet tooth at the Ice Cream Social. Don t miss our final gathering on Saturday! Williamsburg 4301 Rochambeau Dr. Williamsburg, VA May / Enjoy a Memorial Day cookout, fishing derby, tie-dye, patriotic parade, patriotic arts and crafts and live entertainment. Members enjoy cake and ice cream! Come join us as we get outdoors and explore. Don t miss this amazing, fun and educational weekend as we introduce and celebrate Thousand Trails two nationwide recreation programs: Walk the Trails and Club Blazer! Enjoy several outdoor activities as well as nature crafts. 70 s Weekend Celebrate good times, c mon! Dig out those bell bottoms and dust off those forty fives. Enjoy a weekend of 70s retro games and put on your boogie shoes for our 70s costume Disco Night! Dads and Grads Weekend Celebrate Dad s day and our new graduates! Enjoy fun and games to honor both and stop by the Clubhouse Sunday morning for a pancake and sausage breakfast. Arts & Crafts Weekend Display your wares at our campgroundwide yard sale. Eat some yummy goods from our bake sale and enjoy lots of art and craft activities. June 30-July 2 Independence Day Celebration Join us for a fishing derby and then fill your belly at our July 4th cookout. Take part in our array of fun party games and then enjoy some live entertainment, featuring a men s fashion show! Chocolate Weekend Everyone loves chocolate! Have fun with chocolate-themed activities that include chocolate pudding plop, a chocolate Slip N Slide, and a Chocolate Potluck. Bring a banana for our Banana Split Social. Christmas in July Go for a sleigh ride, have a snowball fight and make an ornament. Bring in your favorite cookies for a Christmas cookie exchange and regift that ugly tie at our White Elephant Gift Exchange. Let s Luau Weekend From a hula-hoop spin-off to a flip flop hula flip and piñata, come enjoy some beach fun. Enjoy a pig roast and potluck dinner followed by a luau dancer and DJ dance music. Fiesta Weekend Paint your own maracas, enter our bean race and take a whack at our piñata and more during our Fiesta Fun Weekend. Bring your favorite salsa and sample others at our annual Salsa Potluck. Pirates Weekend Ahoy matey! Have fun walking the plank, swabbing the deck and a taking part in a Treasure Scavenger Hunt. Science Weekend Experiment with science as we host a variety of create your own activities, including make your own slime, pop rock fun and volcano eruptions. Have fun on our slimy slip n slide!! Wild West Weekend Activities include potato sack races, haystack search, tin can shoot-out and panning for gold. Don t forget to stop by for our cow pie eating contest! JUMBO Weekend Come see everything JUMBO!! Jumbo bowling, jumbo football, jumbo hungry hippo and more. September 1-3 Labor Day Weekend/ Enjoy a Labor Day fishing derby, cookout, water games, tie-dye, wacky golf and more. End the evening relaxing to the melodies of a live band. SOUTHEAST Virginia

36 NORTHEAST REGION NorthEAST The Northeast region offers some of the most diverse settings including rugged beaches and boardwalk-filled shores, as well as towering mountains and rolling meadows. With 14 campgrounds in five states, the Northeast region promises not only variety in geography but also a varied calendar for fun including Casino Nights, Car Shows, Pig Roasts and pet-friendly fun. Quite the assortment! MAINE Moody Beach Wells MASSACHUSETTS Gateway to Cape Cod Rochester Sturbridge Sturbridge NEW JERSEY Chestnut Lake Port Republic Lake and Shore Ocean View Sea Pines Swainton NEW YORK Rondout Valley Accord PENNSYLVANIA Circle M Lancaster Gettysburg Farm Dover Hershey Lebanon PA Dutch Country Manheim Scotrun Scotrun Timothy Lake North and South East Stroudsburg Sturbridge, NJ Moody Beach 266 Post Rd. Wells, ME May 5-7 Cinco De Mayo Come on down and join us for our Saturday afternoon Chili Cook-Off. Saturday features gift making for the children and a free breakfast for Mom on Sunday! May Wine and Painting Weekend Come on out for what is sure to be a fun weekend for both the kids and the adults alike! Saturday morning grape juice and painting for the kids and Saturday evening Wine and Painting for those over 21. Take the first dip in the pool or spa and enjoy our Member Appreciation Event. Sunday is our chicken BBQ. Come out Monday for our flag ceremony! Ride in our van or drive to the base of the mountain to take a one hour hike to the summit of Mt. Agementicus. The summit features 360 degree views of the presidential range Mt. Washington, home of George Bush Sr. or view the lobster boats on the ocean. Return to hot dogs at the pool and receive your Walk the Trails mileage pins and learn about our Club Blazer program! Yard Sale Extravaganza Out with the old and in with the new! Saturday is the day to get rid of all of your unwanted stuff and make room for all the treasures you may find around. It s time to show the Dads in your life just how much you care! Make Dad a special gift and present it to him at the pancake breakfast on Sunday. Block Party Weekend Enjoy the beaches, pool, or hot tub by day and then enjoy the party on Saturday night! Bring your chairs and snacks to share for a DJ party out in the park. June 30-July 3 Independence Day Join us to celebrate our country s independence at Moody Beach! A night at the movies and a bonfire in the front field Saturday then bike decorating and Parade around the Park with our Manager Sunday! Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner! Join us for our 1st Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner Saturday followed by an evening of Wine & Paint for those ages 21 and over. 80s Weekend Join us for an 80s evening at the pool Saturday. Dress in your favorite 80s outfit and dance with your favorite partner. Prizes awarded! Christmas in July Merry Christmas! Join us Friday night for a Christmas carol hayride. Do not miss our pancake breakfast with Santa on Saturday! We will also have your favorite holiday crafts and games all day! Luau Weekend Wait, are we not in Hawaii? Grab a lei and a grass skirt at the door and come hula the night away at the pool! Carnival Weekend It is time for some good old-fashioned fun! There will be snow cones, cotton candy, popcorn, games, and prizes for the kids. Plus your kids will enjoy bouncing in our Bounce House! Field Day Weekend! Join us for an afternoon of Field Day events such as tug-o-war, three-legged race, egg toss, musical chairs, dance twister and much more! Friendship Weekend Bring your friends on down for root beer floats Saturday afternoon poolside. Then enjoy an evening of Wine & Paint for those ages 21 and over. Back to School Weekend This weekend is all about the kids! We hate to see you leave, so we ll make sure you leave with a bang! A pizza party, a BOGO Ice Cream Social, and a DJ are just a few things we have planned! Labor Day Weekend Time to reward ourselves for all of our hard work throughout the year. Come on out for a weekend Cribbage Saturday morning. Then have fun with Brown Bag Bingo Saturday evening. The kids will enjoy tie-dying on Sunday morning (bring a white t-shirt) and enjoy a matinee movie on Sunday afternoon. Join us for. September 8-10 Grandparents Weekend Our Grandparents are so special to us, it s time we showed them! There will be gift making on Saturday morning and a pancake breakfast where Grandparents eat free Sunday morning!! September Chowder Weekend Join the fun with chowder and see how many different types of chowder we can bring down for a tasting! NORTHEAST Maine

37 NORTHEAST Massachusetts Moody Beach Continued May September Annual Twin Lobster Bake Let us treat you to an old-fashioned Lobster Bake. Two lobsters, homemade clam chowder, mussels, corn on the cob, along with coleslaw and coffee! Bring a dessert to share $16 per person gets you all the fixings! September 29-October 1 Leaf Peeper Weekend We are doing National Trails Weekend again but this time the view will be much more colorful! Lunch will be served upon your return. October 6-8 Fright Fest Weekend Pumpkin carving, games,trick-ortreating, wagon rides, and a fall cookout are only a few of the frightening activities that we have in store for you! Gateway to Cape Cod 90 Stevens Rd. Rochester, MA May 5-7 Lego Weekend How many things can you create with Legos? Show off your building skills in the Rec Hall. Hours of fun for all ages! We honor all Moms and Mothers-to-Be this weekend with our annual Tea Party Saturday afternoon. Kids get to make a special gift for Mom. Potluck Weekend Make your favorite hot or cold dish to bring. Or bring a yummy dessert with your beverage, plate, and utensils on Saturday evening. Signup sheet available in Trading Post. Members Appreciation Day Fly a flag to remember and honor those who sacrificed so much. Don t miss our first event this season! Come out and enjoy entertainment on Saturday night at the pavilion. Take some time to walk the trails mapped out in the campground. Be sure to check out Leonard s Pond at the back of the campground and see what s new. Join us for some fun Club Blazer activities! Flag Day Weekend In honor of Flag Day, fly a flag on your site. Kids will make a special flag during craft time. It s Dad s special day! Kids make a special gift for him on Saturday. Hello Summer Weekend Hello summer fun and goodbye to school! Time to enjoy long days of leisure around the pool. July 1-4 Fourth of July Weekend Summer is here! Decorate your site on this long holiday weekend for our contest. Top three most patriotic sites will win some cool prizes! Join us for some entertainment on Saturday evening. Western Weekend Wear your cowboy hat and boots and don t miss the pony rides on Saturday. Prom Night Weekend Dress to impress! Hours of fun for the whole family. Come dance the night away with the entertainment Saturday night! Christmas in July Weekend Who has the most Christmas Spirit? Decorate your site and sign up for our contest. Top three sites get some cool prizes! Make ornaments during craft time and display. Carnival Weekend Enjoy a day of games, prizes, popcorn, snow cones, clowns and face painting. Family fun for everyone! Pirate and Princess Weekend Here s your chance to play the bad pirate or the adorable princess! Dress for the part and show off during entertainment Saturday night. Disco Weekend Who still has platform shoes, polyester paisley pantsuits, or a leisure suit from the 70s disco era? Make a fashion statement. Show off your disco moves during entertainment Saturday night. Luau Weekend Wear a grass skirt and bright floral shirt to dance the night away! Check out the entertainment on Saturday night. Pet Weekend Show off your pet at our annual Pet Parade Saturday afternoon. Prizes given for the best dressed and coolest tricks. Labor Day Weekend Last official, long weekend of the summer. Enjoy it by the pool. Invite your friends and family out for a cookout and don t miss our Member Appreciation Event! September 8-10 Football By the Fire Weekend Show your support for your favorite football team by wearing your team gear! September Bring a Friend/Potluck Weekend Invite a friend or two out to enjoy a campfire with you and participate in potluck dinner Saturday evening. September Happy Fall, Y all! The season is almost over, but we are going to keep on enjoying these crisp fall nights around the campfire. September 29-October 1 Indoor Games Weekend What s your favorite card game or board game? We will play them all! Candy Bar Bingo Saturday evening. October 6-9 Columbus Day Weekend Our last, long holiday weekend of our camping season. Enjoy entertainment on Saturday evening with all your friends. Special Bingo on Sunday! October Halloween/Closing Weekend Our last weekend of fun with pumpkin decorating, haunted wagon rides, trick-or-treating, and some spooky entertainment too! Decorate your site and sign up for our contest to win some really scary prizes. Sturbridge 19 Mashapaug Rd. Sturbridge, MA May 5-7 Cinco de Mayo Come down and bring your favorite Mexican dish for everyone to share. Pamper Mom all weekend with our activities. Continental Breakfast on Saturday! Moms eat free. May Salute our Troops Weekend Come to the Rec Hall and make cards to send to the Troops! We will have scavenger hunts, crafts, Candy Bar Bingo and more. Member Appreciation Weekend. Details to follow. Pet Lover s/ Dress up your pets for our parade. Prizes for the winners! Come join us as we get outdoors and explore. Don t miss this amazing, fun and educational weekend as we introduce and celebrate Thousand Trails two nationwide recreation programs: Walk the Trails and Club Blazer! Flag Day Weekend In honor of Flag Day, fly a flag on your site. Kids will make a special flag Saturday during craft time. Let s have a fishing contest and spend the day with Dad. Ice Cream Social Saturday afternoon. Dads eat free. Schools Out Weekend Finally! The kids are out of school. Let s celebrate. June 30-July 4 Fourth of July Weekend Celebrate Independence Day and decorate your site on this long holiday weekend for our contest. Top three most patriotic sites will win some cool prizes! Continental Breakfast Saturday morning. Water Wars Weekend Come and enjoy a water balloon toss, followed by a wet and wild hay ride! Christmas in July Weekend Come join Santa in gift giving and a very special hay wagon ride. Ham potluck dinner Saturday. Bring your favorite Christmas sides! Block Party Weekend It s a Happy Birthday to all. We re hosting a Block Party Potluck this weekend and other fun activities. Western Weekend Come and enjoy a weekend of fun. Western music DJ and free BBQ. Thanksgiving Weekend A weekend of thanks with our friends and loved ones and a Turkey Potluck. Fish on Weekend Fun-filled water weekend! Fishing contest, tube races, and other fun activities. Chowder Weekend Make your favorite chowder for all to share. Judging and prizes to follow. Labor Day Weekend Crank up your BBQs and close out the summer with a long weekend jampacked with entertainment and fun to be had by all! We will have volleyball, games, ice cream and much more. September 8-10 Grandparents Weekend Our Grandparents are so special to us. It s time we showed them! There will be gift making on Saturday morning and a Continental Breakfast where grandparents eat free Sunday morning! September Manager s Surprise Weekend Come have a hot coffee and see what exciting activities the manager has planned! September Minute to Win It Weekend Test your skills during these game show-themed activities. NORTHEAST Massachusetts

38 NORTHEAST Massachusetts Sturbridge Continued September 29-October 1 Fall Festival Weekend The season s almost over but we are going to keep on enjoying these crisp fall nights around the campfire. Be sure to check out the fall foliage too! October 6-9 Columbus Day Weekend It s our last long holiday weekend of our camping season so let s enjoy entertainment on Saturday evening with all your friends! October Halloween Weekend A haunting, fun weekend with trick-ortreat for the kids and a Halloween Bash! October Fall Clean Up Weekend Clean up your sites and get ready to winterize. Enjoy free hot coffee to stay warm on Saturday. Chestnut Lake 631 Chestnut Neck Rd. Port Republic, NJ May Happy Mother s Day! Kids come to Chestnut Hall on Saturday to make a card and gift for Mom. Sunday Continental Breakfast Free for Mom. Check weekly schedule for more details throughout the season. Watch our Event Board for local events at the Historic Town of Smithville and Port Republic such as the Mayfest, Children s Festival, Car Cruise, and Renaissance Fair! May Outdoor Games Join in the fun with good old-fashioned games! Scavenger hunt, kickball, volleyball, bean bag toss and more! May / Join us for the Official Pool Opening. Music, games, pie-eating contest, root beer floats, and patriotic crafts. June 3-4 Saturday begin your weekend by walking the local trails while seeing amazing wildlife! Kids, if you haven t joined Club Blazer, now is the time. There will be crafts and snacks. June Campground Yard Sale Weekend Now is the time to clean out the items you no longer need. Make room for those new summer purchases! June Dad s Special Day! Kids make Dad a card and gift Saturday. Free Continental Breakfast for Dad on Sunday. Watch our Event Board for local events at the historic towns of Smithville and Port Republic. June Bingo Weekend This is the weekend you Bingomaniacs have been waiting for! We will have Candy Bar Bingo, Garden Bingo, Mystery Bingo, Brown Bag Bingo, and any other Bingo game! Watch our Event Board for local events at the historic towns of Smithville and Port Republic. July 1-4 Happy Birthday America Weekend Walk the Trails, Club Blazer, coloring contest, pool party, music, food, a bike parade, water balloon volleyball, Slip N Slide, canoe races, and crafts will fill your day before heading out for the nearby fireworks displays. Come back and relax at the bonfire with friends and family. July 8-9 Nature Weekend Get out and go on a Pine Cone Hunt and then make decorations and a birdfeeder out of your finds. Go on a Critter Hunt. Walk around Chestnut Lake and find as many different critters as you can! Remember something special about each one to share at the bonfire later. July Pet Fun Weekend Don t bark up the wrong tree! Post your cutest pet picture and the winning pet gets a special prize! Hot dogs well the eating kind, will be served from 1 to 2 p.m. July Christmas in July It s time for Christmas in July. The temperature may be warm but that won t stop an early Christmas Celebration with Friends! Decorate your campsite or whatever else you want. Kids craft on Saturday with refreshments. July Beach Weekend This weekend is dedicated to all things on the beach or in the water. Pool games. Kids craft Saturday. August 5-6 Oldies Weekend Pick your favorite decade. Still got some digs from back then? Whether it was groovy or cool, wear it to the pool. Loud music, hot dogs, and root beer floats will transport you back to the past and create one groovy weekend. Bubble gum blowing contest, Hula- Hoop Contest, and Limbo will be just some of the fun games. August Chocolate Lover s Weekend Do you love chocolate? Well you better! There will be a Chocolate Slip N Slide, Pudding Eating Contest and even chocolate arts and crafts! August Halloween Weekend Trick-or-treating, site decorating, pumpkin decorating, apple cider and donuts. August Back to School Weekend Time to pack up and get ready for school. Take time to relax and come to the volleyball net to play some games for school supplies. Make sure to come out to the bonfire to share your favorite summer stories! September 2-4 Labor Day Weekend Join us for all your favorites on this last weekend of the summer season. Play Bingo, water balloon volleyball, or make your favorite arts and crafts. Come out and tell your favorite camping stories at the bonfire while you cook your hot dogs or make s mores. Lake and Shore 545 Corson Tavern Rd. Ocean View, NJ May 5-7 Fiesta Weekend Let the Cinco de Mayo fun last all weekend! Come out and enjoy some crafts, games and some Mexican favorites! Celebrate the Mom in your life at Lake and Shore. While she is enjoying free coffee at the store, make her a special craft. Enjoy a family movie Saturday night. May Yard Sale Extravaganza Out with the old and in with the new! Saturday is the day to get rid of all your unwanted stuff to make room for all the new stuff you find at the yard sales happening around the campground! Make sure to check out the Camp Store for their special sales too! Memorial Day and Member Appreciation Weekend The wait is over! Come shake off the cold winter blues and jump into the pool, lake and water park! Enjoy our pool party on Saturday with DJ Sonja and come on out for our Member Appreciation Event. We ll have games, contests and crafts on the list this weekend so don t miss it! Come join us as we get outdoors and explore. Don t miss this amazing, fun and educational weekend. Unplug and Walk the Trails and earn your mileage pins. Don t forget to sign the kids up for Club Blazer so they can join in on the fun all summer long! Pet Lover s Weekend Who says our pets are not part of the family? They deserve a fun-filled weekend as well. There will be a pet parade, a Best Trick contest, and fun for the whole family! Fishing, golf, and sports what more could a Dad ask for? We will have fishing and mini-golf tournaments too. There will be plenty of activities and crafts for the kids so make sure to come and celebrate the Dad in your life! Kick Off to Summer Weekend We have a jam-packed weekend of fun with pool parties, games, crafts, and more! Sign up for our 5th Annual Campground Chopped competition! Come on out and compete in this crazy grilling event that has become known for its crazy taste combinations. The teens will even have a chance to compete in the dessert round! June 30-July 4 Independence Day Weekend Come on down and enjoy your holiday at the shore! Join in on the festivities Tuesday with a parade, games, contests and more. Chocolate Lover s Weekend Do you love chocolate? Then this is a weekend you won t want to miss. We will have a chocolate pit tug-o-war, chocolate games, late night chocolate hunt, Candy Bar Bingo, chocolate crafts, and more. Be sure to attend our Chocolate Potluck Buffet on Saturday night. Superheroes and Princesses Weekend Everyone has a favorite superhero! Dress up like your favorite and you may win a prize. Swoop in and save the day at all the fun games and contests. Be sure not to miss your favorite superhero movie on Sunday on the big screen. Christmas in July HO HO HO! It s an Island Christmas! Enjoy your favorite holiday traditions in the summer! Activities include cookie decorating, caroling, a hayride with Santa, tree trimming, and much more. Ask that special someone to the Yule Tide Ball on Saturday night or come meet someone under the mistletoe. Wet N Wild Weekend Be prepared to get soaked this weekend. If you love water balloon battles, squirt gun fights, the biggest splash and speed slide contests, then this weekend is for you! Our Super Soaker Hayride is a favorite! Camp Wars Weekend Come out and help us get the trophy back from Sea Pines!! Children and adults will compete at Sea Pines Saturday in a range of events such as tug-o-war, egg races, cornhole, and more. Sunday, Sea Pines will be coming to Lake and Shore to round up the games and for surprises for all participants. NORTHEAST New Jersey

39 NORTHEAST New Jersey Sea Pines 1535 Route 9 Swainton, NJ Lake and Shore Continued Shipwrecks Weekend Ahoy Mateys! Enjoy our Annual Luau on Saturday night along with shopping at our vendor party! This Pirate Weekend will also include treasure hunts, island games, food, and more. Wild West Weekend Put on your cowboy boots for our Wild West weekend! Help out our Halloween crew and place your friends and family under arrest by the town s sheriff and watch them get taken to Jail. Come and enjoy our country hoedown Saturday night. We will have games, crafts, and other wild activities. Yeeha! Sock Hop Weekend Saturday night is our first ever Sock Hop! Young and old are invited to come out to have a good time. Labor Day/Member Appreciation Weekend This weekend will be full of your favorite summer activities! Join us for event on Saturday at the pool. Please note that on Saturday at 10 a.m. we will have our Halloween meeting for our construction crew only! October Fright Fest Be afraid, be very afraid! Pumpkin painting, costume contests, and trick-or-treating are only a few of the frightening activities that we have planned for you. If you survive our famous Haunted Hayride make sure you attend the Monster Mash for a ghoul time! Be advised that our Haunted Hayride is run entirely by volunteers and most of the hayride proceeds are donated to help a family affected by childhood cancer. October Camp of Horrors Couldn t make it to our first terrifying weekend or maybe, by chance, you survived and wish to test your luck a second time? Well this weekend mirrors the first with pumpkin painting, costume contests, trick-or-treating, and much more. May 5-7 Let s begin it right by making a craft for Mom to show you care. Get Ready to Camp Weekend Come on down and clean up your site to get ready for the wonderful camping season ahead here at Sea Pines. After all the cleanup is finished relax with a campfire and enjoy nature. May Crazy For Crafts Weekend We want to bring out your creative and crafty side this weekend! All kinds of crafts await! / Day Join us this holiday weekend for lots of family fun scheduled all weekend long with a pie eating contest, root beer chug and patriotic crafts. On Saturday, we celebrate Day under the Pavilion! Outdoor Sports/ Come join us as we get outdoors and exercise. Don t miss this amazingly fun weekend of outdoor sporting activities. Kickball, tug-of-war and a bean bag toss just to name a few! On Saturday, we are also joining in the National Trails Day festivities! Come Walk the Trails of Sea Pines or points of interest close by! Popular Pet Perks Weekend Bring your pet down and let them soak up the limelight! If your dog does tricks, its showtime! A pet parade will be fun for all involved. Wouldn t Dad just love a handmade craft from his favorite child?! Let s treat Dad nice this weekend since he does so much for us! Summer Has Arrived at Sea Pines Our official start of the summer is here! Great fun is in store this weekend and all summer long! A DJ plays some tunes on Saturday evening under the Pavilion. June 30-July 4 Celebration for Independence Show off your red, white and blue spirit! Join us for patriotic site decorating this weekend. Participate in our holiday parade by decorating yourself, your pet, your golf cart, your bike or your child s stroller. A cool treat awaits you afterwards! Join the group for music under the Pavilion with a band Saturday night and a DJ on Sunday evening. 5th Annual Penny Party Bring your new or barely used items to the Store ahead of time for this event. Purchase some tickets so you can try to win some cool Penny Party goodies! A DJ spins some tunes on Saturday evening under the Pavilion. Christmas in July Weekend It s time for Christmas in July. The temperature may be warm but that won t stop Santa from coming to visit us at Sea Pines! Decorate your campsite, have cookies and play some games at the Recreation Center. The DJ will spin your favorites under the Pavilion on Saturday night. Funtime Carnival Weekend We will be having our own in-house carnival with lots of games and goodies. Come give some tosses at the dunk tank on Saturday. Saturday evening, a DJ spins some tunes under the Pavilion. Fiesta Weekend/ 5th Annual Chili Cook-Off It s our Annual Chili Cook-Off! Sign up at the Store. Prizes awarded to the top selected chefs! Visit with a Jester Clown during the afternoon on Saturday and in the evening the DJ will play some fun tunes! Bunny Hop Weekend We will have some egg-cellent fun with an egg hunt and egg toss and some egg decorating. Join us for our 4th Annual Deviled Egg Taste Off. Let the kids visit the bouncy house inflatable all day Saturday, then in the evening, enjoy the DJ s tunes under the Pavilion. Super Spooky Halloween Come celebrating Halloween this weekend at Sea Pines! Wear your costumes, decorate your site, hand out candy for trick-or-treat and later do the Monster Mash with the DJ. Potluck Dinner Get-Together Join your fellow campers under the Pavilion on Saturday evening for a Campground Potluck Dinner. Make something yummy yourself and then come and try all the goodies that everyone else makes! Campground Yard Sale As the summer season winds down, let s think about getting rid of some of the goods you ve accumulated this season that just didn t meet your needs! A campground-wide yard sale will help you get rid of items that just aren t worth keeping but may become someone else s treasure! Labor Day, Pirate Weekend, and Day Join us for a Pirate Dress-up contest and many fun pirate games and activities. All day Saturday, have the kids visit the big pirate inflatable bouncy ship that will be docked at Sea Pines for the day! A Member Appreciation Celebration will take place in the afternoon under the Pavilion. Saturday eveing a DJ spins the tunes for you to dance the night away. Rondout Valley 105 Mettacahonts Rd. Accord, NY May 5-7 Spring Flea Market Weekend Remember to bring the items to sell, everyone can t wait to see the wonderful items for sale. It s Mom s special weekend so treat her like a QUEEN! Start by making her a special craft, sign up for the mother/ child LOOK-A-LIKE CONTEST. Moms get free breakfast at the Snack Bar on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. May Armed Forces Weekend Please take time to thank our men and women who have served, and are still serving, our country in the military. This weekend, we will be making cards to send to our veterans in nursing homes and to our servicemen and women serving around the world. Free Pancake Breakfast for Veterans. Memorial Day and Member Appreciation Weekend Please take a moment this weekend and remember those that have lost their lives defending our freedom! We are also having on Saturday to thank our valued members. It s time for a Chili Cook-Off and the RVR Talent Show! Prizes will be awarded so get your entry forms from the camp store or activities department! We will have lots of games, crafts and our famous Bounce House will be up. Walk The Trails/ Flea Market Weekend Bring all your special stuff to sell at the 1st Flea Market of the season. June 3 is so come walk our trails and enjoy nature at its best. Learn about our trees and plants along with the wonderful animals that live at Rondout Valley. Join in for our Tree Bingo, the many crafts, games and more for a very fun-filled weekend. Scouting/Flag Day Weekend The Girl/Boy Scouts will be holding their annual fun-filled weekend of great learning activities. There will be lots of great activities for all to join in on. Please call the office for details on how your troop can participate in this wonderful, fun and learning experience. There are special events and entertainment planned for the entire weekend. This will be the 17th Camporee. Remember to bring your flag as the 14th is Flag Day. Let s show our colors tall and proud. Father s Day This is Dad s special weekend so plan on treating him like a king! Enjoy a great breakfast at the Snack Bar all Dads eat for free on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Wet & Wild Pool Party Weekend Get Wet and Wild this weekend! Activities include: pool activities, beach ball volleyball, sand castle making, ice balloons with a special prize inside, water bucket toss, cool crafts and of course our famous wet & wild wagon ride! June 30-July 2 Fourth of July/Annual Red Cross Blood Drive Come to a Birthday Party celebrating America s Freedom. Make sure to get your festive 4th of July decorations out for the Site Decorating contest. Prizes will be awarded. We will also have our July 4th Parade. Our Blood Drive will take place on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., let s all do what we can to make it a huge success. NORTHEAST New York

40 NORTHEAST New York Rondout Valley Continued Oldies Weekend/Big Summer Flea Market It s Flea Market time again, so have fun selling and buying! This will be our first Oldies Weekend. Step back in time and get out those poodle skirts and old dancing shoes. Let s look back to the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s with groovy activities all weekend long. Psychedelic Sixties, T-Shirt Tie Dye, Big Hair contest, Hula-Hooping contest, Family Relays, Bubble Blowing Challenge and Name That TV Show Game. The Snack Bar will have wonderful specials to help make the event special. Camper Appreciation/Poker Walk Weekend We will be celebrating the 48th anniversary of Thousand Trails, which will be the theme for our Customer Appreciation Event. Sign up your family for the Poker Walk at the store. This will be a very exciting weekend! Join the activities department for some really cool crafts, play some awesome games and more! Vendors at the pavilion. Christmas in July Santa Claus is coming to Rondout Valley Resort! He will be making a special appearance Saturday afternoon. Parents please provide a wrapped present for your child(ren) with their first and last name on it to the activities department by 11 a.m. Saturday morning. Enjoy holiday crafts, decorating the Christmas Tree, playing Ornament Bingo, and other games including a Summer Snow Ball Fight. Be sure to decorate your site. UGLY SWEATER CONTEST!!! YES, REALLY GET OUT YOUR UGLIEST Christmas Sweater and enter to win great prizes. Hawaiian Luau Weekend Aloha Campers! Grab your grass skirts and your best hawaiian shirt and get ready for some Island Fun. Enjoy great Hawaiian activities like, Pineapple Eating contest, Family Limbo, Hula- Hooping and tie dye a festive island colored t-shirt, and make your own flower lei to wear. Chocolate Lover s Weekend Calling all chocolate lovers, this weekend is for you! Don t miss out on all of our delicious chocolate activities. Make and bring your favorite chocolate dessert to our Dessert Social and you just may win a prize. We will also have a chocolate fountain. Tournament Weekend Fifth Annual Chicken Wing Cook-Off. Entry forms will be in the Camp Store and Activities Department. This is our 34th Annual Tournament Weekend, Events will include: Horse Racing, Horseshoes, Bocce Ball, Shuffleboard, Miniature Golf, and Closest to the PIN (Golf). Pirates/Flea Market Weekend OK campers PIRATES WEEKEND is back, so join in activities like pirate crafts and a buried treasure hunt. Come cast away on Pirate s Weekend with Rondout Valley Activities Staff and come by the snack bar for some pirate specials. End of Summer Water Fun Weekend This will be the last Big Wet and Wild Hay Ride of the season. Get your ammunition ready to soak all the fellow campers you can, before they soak you The FAMOUS WET AND WILD HAY RIDE is sure to cool you off. We will also have crafts and activities for all, so get ready for a fantastic fun-filled weekend. September 2-4 Labor Day Weekend/TT Member Appreciation Bring your family to RVR this weekend and you re sure to have a great time! We are also having Thousand Trails on Saturday to thank our valued members. Our 6th Annual Penny Social and Bingo Mania will be on the agenda along with The Miss Rondout Pageant, so guys get in your wife s closet and pick out something great to wear. September 8-10 Heroes Weekend A weekend to honor the brave dedicated citizens that serve our community, police, firemen, first responders, rescue squads and others that are always there when we need them. We must also remember 9/11 and all those that are no longer here for their friends and loved ones. Let s all HANG OUR FLAGS HIGH AND SALUTE THE BRAVE. September Italian Festival Weekend Italian events and food will be the features of this exciting weekend. September Apple Picking Weekend Take a tour of our local orchards, a list with directions is available in the store. Pie baking and pie eating contests along with a Pie Social. September 29-October 1 Oktoberfest Wonderful German food and events. We supply the bratwurst-knockwursthot dogs you bring your best German dish to complete the meal and share with family and friends. October 6-9 Columbus Day and 6th Annual Breast Cancer Fundraiser Join us for the last 4-day weekend of the camping season. We will have crafts, games and our 6th Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser with proceeds going to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Fund. Last year we raised $950. A special thanks to all that contributed. The Snack Bar donated all the food. Please be sure to purchase your tickets in advance! Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. October Fall Foliage Weekend The colors are at their PEAK this week, Mother Nature has once again given us a gift. Take walks on our groomed trails and get back to Nature. Apple picking is still in full swing, so run to our local orchards and pick the BEST APPLES ANYWHERE. October Pumpkin Festival Weekend Join us for a Pumpkin Pie eating contest, let s see who the real Champ is. The time will be posted, events and crafts that highlight pumpkins will be the mood of the weekend. Bring your favorite pumpkin recipe to share. October Fright Fest Weekend Halloween weekend, trick-or-treating, haunted hayrides, haunted pavilion and site decorating. Circle M 2111 Millersville Rd. Lancaster, PA May 5-7 Star Wars Weekend May the fourth be with you. Join us for a Star Wars movie marathon. Let s spoil the Moms at Circle M all weekend long. May Mystery Weekend Help us solve a handful of Circle M s mysteries throughout the weekend. Memorial Day and Member Appreciation Weekend Be sure to pack any items you d like to sell at the Campground Yard Sale. We will be having festivities, along with a long holiday weekend of music, fun, and more! Come join us as we get outdoors and explore. We will be celebrating as we get out and get moving. Grill & Chill Weekend We ll be grilling out for a picnic-filled weekend. We ll be hosting an oldfashioned family picnic with background games for all. Please bring along a side dish to share in a potluck picnic. It is Dad s turn for some relaxation and pampering! Join us for a relaxing weekend full of fun. Birthday Weekend It ll be a party-filled weekend as we celebrate everyone s birthdays. We will have birthday games, cake, and ice cream throughout the weekend. June 30-July 3 Independence Day Weekend You won t want to miss the fun holiday weekend at Circle M. Join us as we have a wide variety of patriotic activities for all to participate in. Benefit Weekend Join us for crafts, games, and fun all weekend long. Please bring along new school supplies and backpacks to donate as we begin to gear up for the upcoming school year. Gamer s Weekend Calling all gamers! Whether you are a fan of traditional board games, game shows, arcade games, sports, or video games this is a must-attend weekend for you at Circle M! Kids Rule Weekend Kids, you won t want to miss this weekend! There s no better way to start the weekend out than ice cream for breakfast to go with your cartoons! Oldies Weekend Bring along all of your oldies outfits as we take part in activities from the good ole days. Be sure you bring a white t-shirt to tie-dye this weekend. Foodie Fest Weekend Food lovers will LOVE this weekend. There will be food-filled activities throughout the weekend. Or explore all of the local treasures that can be found throughout Lancaster County. NORTHEAST Pennsylvania

41 NORTHEAST Pennsylvania Circle M Continued October 6-8 Wet & Wild Weekend Beat the summer heat by participating in a number of water activities. The water balloons are sure to be flying high this weekend. Love-a-Duck Weekend Nancy would like to invite the whole family back for her 4th Annual Love-a- Duck Race. Buy a rubber duck to race and all the proceeds will go to charity! Back to School Weekend The school bells are not ringing yet! Come out for one last Circle M party as we have our final summer fun-filled weekend! Labor Day/Member Appreciation Weekend Join us for the long weekend, full of jam-packed fun for the whole family. Don t forget to bring along your crafts to sell in the Circle M Campground Craft Sale. September 8-10 Grandparents Weekend Bring along your grandparents for a fun camping weekend. We ll be celebrating all grandparents, all weekend long! September Disney Weekend Kick off our Disney weekend with crafts, movies, a Disney costume contest, and more throughout the entire weekend. September Pet Lover s Weekend Moms, Dads, Kids, and Grandparents had their weekends. It s all of our pets turns. Be sure to bring along a picture to enter into the Cutest Pet contest. September 29-October 1 Chili Cook-Off Weekend Pack your football jerseys and join our chili cook-off tailgate. Guests are able to enter our Chili Cook-Off competition on Saturday. Prizes will be awarded for different categories. Fall Fest Weekend The leaves are changing throughout Circle M. With that comes piles of fall leaf fun! Test your skills as you maneuver through a tricky Circle M maze. Be sure to enter our Scarecrow contest. We ll be awarding the best scarecrow in the park. October Halloween Spooktacular I The first weekend of Halloween festivities is always a favorite at Circle M. Enjoy trick-or-treating throughout Circle M, along with wagon rides, pumpkin carving, a site decorating contest, and more. It wouldn t be a spooktacular weekend without a dance party on Saturday night! October Halloween Spooktacular II The spooktacular fun continues with another weekend of trick-or-treating. October Pumpkin Palooza Weekend We can t wait for pumpkin-filled activities. We ll also be trick-or-treating throughout the campground and having a Halloween dance on Saturday night. Don t forget to pack your Halloween costumes and pumpkin carving materials! November 3-5 Football Weekend Join us for some of your favorite football classic movies and games all weekend long. November Movie Marathon Weekend We ll be chilling out all weekend long with a full lineup of family friendly movies. Bring along your comfy chairs and snacks this weekend! November Puzzling Weekend Puzzles, puzzles, and more puzzles! We ll be trying to solve a number of puzzles all weekend long. There will be word puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, and more! November Finale Weekend It s the final weekend at Circle M for the season. Come out for one last camping weekend. Gettysburg Farm 6200 Big Mount Rd. Dover, PA May 5-7 Celebrate Cinco De Mayo Hola, join us in the celebration of Cinco de Mayo. Join us Saturday evening for a spectacular taco bar with tons of toppings. The kids will enjoy our filled piñata along with other great themed activities! Pamper Mom this weekend with lots of mother/child activities. On Saturday afternoon, treat Mom to a Tea Social. Sunday morning, all Moms will enjoy a free French toast breakfast! Memorial Day and Member Appreciation Weekend The unofficial start of the summer season! The pool will be open, hayrides, tie-dye, and more. There will be a live band on Saturday evening and a DJ dance on Sunday evening. Don t forget our barnyard petting zoo with lots of new arrivals! Street Rod and National Trails Day Weekend Nearby York Fairgrounds hosts one of the largest gatherings of classic machines in the country. June 3rd is National Trails Day which is also our season kickoff for Walk the Trails. Explore the nearby trails at the Gettysburg National Battlefield or right here at Gettysburg Farm. This weekend is dedicated to Dad! Activities will be geared towards Dad and the kids in his life. All Dads will be treated to a free French toast breakfast on Sunday morning. June 30-July 4 Celebrate the 4th of July Red, white, and blue is the theme for this weekend. There will be a live band on Saturday evening and on the 4th we ll have a DJ pool party! Celebrate the Farm Weekend Always a favorite our first pig roast ala carte. All activities are Saturday afternoon in the field next to the pool. There will be a live band, dunk tank, cotton candy, funnel cakes, and so much more! Annual Tractor Show and Barnyard Olympics Come join our farmer friends and neighbors as they display their tractors and old hit and miss engines. There will be lots of demonstrations, tractor hayrides, barnyard games, and lots of yummy food. Wild West Weekend There are some outlaws roaming our campground this weekend! We need to elect a sheriff and deputies to round them up and jail them! Canned goods for the local food bank will bail them out! Luau/Pig Roast Weekend Grass skirts and wild shirts are the attire for this weekend. Join us for tie-dye, lei making, and much more! Saturday evening will feature a Pig Roast Potluck Dinner! The Confederate Raid of Big Mount They re back the 1st Maryland Winder Calvary will be with us all weekend. Visit their encampment and see the horses during this living history weekend! Labor Day/ Weekend Summer is nearing its end. This weekend will be a blast! Live music, a DJ dance, and on Sunday evening, our annual Chinese Lantern lift-off. Don t miss this last big weekend of the summer. October 6-8 Apple Harvest Weekend Nearby South Mountain Fairgrounds hosts the National Apple Harvest Festival this weekend and the next. The Farm will also be celebrating the delicious, crunchy apple. Join us on Saturday evening for an Oktoberfest dinner with brats and sauerkraut. October Columbus Day Weekend Fall crafts, tie-dye, hayrides, and more are on tap this weekend. Saturday evening will be our last Pig Roast Potluck Dinner of the season. Don t miss out! October Halloween and Closing Weekend This is one weekend you don t want to miss. The campground is invaded with ghosts, ghouls, and monsters. Pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating and a huge costume parade is on tap for Saturday. Don t forget to decorate your campsite this weekend! Hershey 493 S. Mt. Pleasant Rd. Lebanon, PA We are going to start off Memorial Day on a good note! Join us for our first event. The pool will open on Saturday; come check out how many sets of purple lips are in the water. Come join us as we get outdoors and explore. Don t miss this amazing, fun and educational weekend as we introduce and celebrate Thousand Trails two nationwide recreation programs: Walk the Trails and Club Blazer! National recognition day for a cleaner, brighter environment and clean up the trails! The National Forestry Division will be here for trail cleaning and fire training to make our world a safer and cleaner place. Banana-rama It s all about naners! Banana jousting, banana splits, and some of the funniest banana games you ll ever want to see. 4th Annual Car Show Calling all car buffs! First 25 to register your cars receive a dash plaque. Join us in helping raise money for Ronald McDonald House Charities. Event is open to the public. Raffles, music food and cars! Our rain date is scheduled for June 24. NORTHEAST Pennsylvania

42 NORTHEAST Pennsylvania Hershey Continued Sock Hop Let s take a trip back to the 50s! Poodle skirts, rolled up jeans, greasy hair it s all here! Join us for the hand jive, stroll and much more. We ll be kickin up malted milkshakes, french fries, burgers and dogs! Don t miss this weekend either! June 30-July 2 4th of July Hillbilly Hoedown Poolside music, pulled pork sandwiches, lasso contest.let s get er done! Motorcycle Run Our 3rd Annual Bike Run. This event is your chance to help out the PA Wounded Warriors. 100% of the proceeds help the families who have served our great country. Music, raffles, and dinner. You don t have to be a rider to take part in this event. Wet N Wild The giant water slide is back! Plus water balloon games, duck and thrust, and a squirt gun battle. Chocoholic Weekend Everything chocolate! Chocolate tasting, chocolate pudding eating contest, edible crafts, and more!! Everything s Wacky Wacky games, t-shirt making, and pool games. Fast and Furious It s all about timing! Join us for our fun soap box race, water relays, and obstacle course. Luau Weekend Join us for our 17th Annual Hawaiian Luau. Tickets on sale by June 1st. Authentic Hawaiian games, foods, and dancers. This event is always a sellout, so get your tickets while they are available! This year will feature a new dancing group with two Samoan fireknife dancers. You may call the Country Store at (717) to purchase tickets. Fiesta time It s a cook-off weekend. Enter our chili and salsa contest, break a pintail; plus fun fiesta crafts and games. Blues Weekend Yes, it s the back to school blues! Anything and everything blue! Labor Day No, no, say it ain t so! Summer is winding down to an end! Let s go out with a bang. Almost Famous (you knew them as 2nd Chance Band) will be here Saturday evening, plus a Labor Day parade, and karaoke. We ll be having our property-wide craft and flea market. Please register your site with Recreation. This will be our final event of the season. September 16 Motorcycle Run Our 3rd Annual Bike Run. This event is your chance to help out the PA Wounded Warriors as 100% of the proceeds help the families who have served our great country. Music, raffles, and dinner. You don t have to be a rider to take part in this event. October st Haunted Trail It s a spooktacular time on the Haunted Trail. Our homemade witches brew, burgers, and baked goods will be on sale at the Lake Pavilion! October nd Haunted Trail Saturday, the ride to the pumpkin patch begins. Find your favorite pumpkin to decorate or carve. Join us for our annual parade and costume contest, followed by trick-or-treating. Our site decorating contest is back and the winner will be announced on Sunday. October rd Haunted Trail This is our final weekend for the season. It ll be packed with fun things to take part in, including a costume contest, trick-or-treating, and pumpkin carving. PA Dutch Country 185 Lehman Rd. Manheim, PA May 5-7 Kentucky Derby Weekend Join in on the fun with a Derby Hat contest and a Race For the Roses contest, followed by watching the Kentucky Derby. Snacks will be provided. When you arrive, pick up an Activity Schedule, for more activities dates and times. Mothers come enjoy a picnic lunch that will be prepared for you. Then you can participate in the Mother/Child Lookalike contest. Afterwards the children can handcraft a beautiful Mother s Day gift. Pick up an activity schedule upon arrival for more activities dates and times. May Armed Forces Day & Chocolate Lover s Weekend Best Chocolate Dessert contest, fun chocolate activities for the entire family, and a special treat for those who so bravely served in the Armed Forces. Pick up an activity schedule upon arrival for more activities dates and times. May and This weekend is filled with lots of fun, including pool and yard games for everyone, plus a parade, Site Decorating contest, and a Marshmallow Roast. There will be a special tribute on Monday to those who served, or are serving, in the Armed Forces. We ll also have and musical entertainment. Pick up an activity schedule upon arrival for more activities dates and times. National Trails Day is on June 3rd. Come take a hike on our trails while participating in a Scavenger Hunt along the way. Come enjoy our Walking Tacos. Pick up an activity schedule upon arrival for more activities dates and times. Cartoon Character Weekend Practice drawing cartoon characters. The fun continues with a Best Cartoon Character Costume contest while you attend a Disney Movie Party. Pick up an activity schedule upon arrival for more activities dates and times. Fathers will love spending a fun-filled day with their children eating a picnic lunch, competing in a Father/Child Lookalike contest, and a mini-golf contest. There will also be crafts for children to make for their Fathers and Flag Day. Pick up an activity schedule upon arrival for more activities dates and times. Magic Weekend Bring you best magic tricks for our Magic Show. A weekend filled with magical fun. For the entire family includes a kids magician and a special video featuring all the fun times during 2017 at PA Dutch Country. Snacks will be served. Pick up an activity schedule upon arrival for more activities dates and times. June 30-2 Happy 4th of July Celebration Weekend A Birthday Celebration including a parade, Site Decorating contest, crafts for the occasion, and pool and yard entertainment for those of all ages. A Birthday Treat will be served, plus musical entertainment and a Drum Circle while roasting marshmallows on an open fire. Pick up an activity schedule upon arrival for more activities dates and times. A Star is Born & Pet Weekend A Pet and Human Talent Show is in store for this weekend. There are also contests for the most unique pet and a contest for pets that most resemble their human counterparts. Prizes will be awarded! A pet parade is also planned. Pick up an activity schedule upon arrival for more activities dates and times. Pro Sports Weekend Join us in our tournaments for flag football, baseball, and basketball followed by a banquet to celebrate those that participated. There will also be a T-Shirt contest for each sports category. A Manager s Meeting will be held on Saturday. Pick up an activity schedule upon arrival for more activities dates and times. Christmas in July/ Snowman Theme Weekend Christmas in July Snowman Style, enjoy snow cones, make a snowflake. We ll be having a Site Decorating contest, a parade with Santa, gift exchange, and a Christmas Cookie Bake-Off. Secret Santa for the adults to participate in and Tree Decorating. It ll be fun for all! Don t forget about the Dessert Bake-Off and Turkey Potluck Dinner. We provide the turkey, you bring the fixings. Pick up an activity schedule upon arrival for more activities dates and times. Hee Haw/Country Bumpkin Weekend Bring your best chili! We ll be having a Cook-Off contest and Corn Shucking contest. Later on, enjoy some Cooler Corn. Dress up as your favorite Hee- Haw character for a prize, followed by Amateur Square Dancing fun. Pick up an activity schedule upon arrival for more activities dates and times. NASCAR Weekend Make your best Box Race Car and T-Shirt Contest. We ll be having a Car Show. You bring the cool vehicles and we will supply the crowd. There will be a Tailgate Party that follows with snacks provided, but BYOD. Pick up an activity schedule upon arrival for more activities dates and times. NORTHEAST Pennsylvania

43 NORTHEAST Pennsylvania PA Dutch Country Continued Splish Splash Weekend Water sports and water balloon games for those of all ages, Slip n Slide Fun, and a Rubber Duck contest. We dare you to bring your best water gun and join the water battle game. Let s see if you can stay dry this weekend. Pick up an activity schedule upon arrival for more activities dates and times. August Hawaiian Luau Weekend Best Hawaiian Shirt contest, Hula- Hoop contest, Best Flip Flop contest, and treasure hunt with frozen treats. Afterwards, pool games and special balloon games, bring a towel. Join our Hawaiian Luau with traditional foods, games, and activities, while sipping tropical drinks and relaxing at the pool. We ll have poolside entertainment. Pick up an activity schedule upon arrival for more activities dates and times. Time Travel Weekend Help us make an impression in the future by making a creative piece of art to put into the Time Capsule. Bring something from home that you think would be interesting to someone in the future. This will be followed by the Time Capsule Groundbreaking and burial. A photo will be taken of everyone present that will be included in the Time Capsule. Pick up an activity schedule upon arrival for more activities dates and times. Labor Day Weekend It s. There will be a parade and a Site Decorating contest, as well as a Farewell to Summer Pool Party. We ll follow that with a Drum Circle while enjoying s mores on an open fire. Musical entertainment too! Pick up an activity schedule upon arrival for more activities dates and times. September 8-10 Heroes Weekend This is a weekend filled with entertainment for those of all ages. Provided by the heroes who serve and protect our communities, refreshments will be served. Pick up an activity schedule upon arrival for more activities dates and times. September Hershey RV Show Weekend/ 2nd Annual Flea Market and Vendor Show Sell your unused items at this time. Proceeds for table rentals will be donated to a local charity. Afterwards there will be board games for the entire family to play, and a movie while you enjoy freshly popped popcorn. Pick up an activity schedule upon arrival for more activities dates and times. September Asian Heritage Weekend A weekend filled with Asian customs for those of all ages to enjoy with Asian crafts. Also bring your favorite Asian dish for a Potluck Dinner. Pick up an activity schedule upon arrival for more activities dates and times. September 29-1 October Fest Weekend You bring the beer and we will supply the brats and pretzels, while enjoying German music, crafts, and games for the entire family. Pick up an activity schedule upon arrival for more activities dates and times. October 6-8 Italiano Weekend Craft making for everyone and a Bocce Ball Tournament, followed by an Italian Cook-Off/Potluck. Bring your best Italian dish to be judged and shared at the Potluck. Pick up an activity schedule upon arrival for more activities dates and times. October Pilgrims and Indians Weekend Wear your best costume, either a Pilgrim, Indian or a turkey. We ll be having a costume contest, craft for kids, and fun activities. Pick up an activity schedule upon arrival for more activities dates and times. October Halloween Weekend Lots of scary games and craft activities to enjoy this weekend, along with Site Decorating and Costume contests, Trick-or-Treating Parade, a farewell to 2017 Potluck Dinner, entertainment, and our last Manager s Meeting for this season. Pick up an activity schedule upon arrival for more activities dates and times. Scotrun Route 611 Scotrun, PA May 6-7 Housewarming We are hosting a Welcome Home gathering in the Activity Center. Meet your Manager, Rick and Recreation Director, Carrie for a heads up on the exciting plans ahead. May Moms are Special Moms will enjoy a variety of fun with their families. May Fishing Tournament Weekend Break out your best tackle and bait! May Enjoy sunshine, swimming, and BBQ. It is also this weekend. June 3-4 It s Country Western time! National Trails Day is on Saturday, June 3, which is also our season kick off for Walk the Trails. June Latin Rhythms Fiesta style fun! Ole! June Big Daddy s BBQ Bring your Dads and fire up the grill! Enjoy old-fashioned picnic games on the lawn. June Billiard Tournament An elimination tournament.chalk up your cue stick! July 1-2 A Star Spangled Weekend Local fireworks and family fun galore! July 8-19 Campfire Kids A Simply Kidtastic fun time for kids of all ages! July The Laughs on You! A weekend celebrating laughter! July Shuffleboard Tournament Show off your skills! July Saturday Night Fever Come join us in Funkytown! August 5-6 Splish Splash! It s a Water Bash! August Aloha! Jamaican Me Happy! It s Pacific meets Caribbean Island Style Weekend. August Game Masters Tournament Game Masters Tournament. Combo game skills tournament. Mini-golf, shuffleboard, horseshoes, basketball and billiards. Best combined score will win! August More S mores Please! Yummy! Need I say s more? September 2-4 Happy Labor Day! Relax and enjoy it s time for sunshine and smiles! It is also this weekend. Throughout September/ October Awesome Autumn Enjoy the colorful fall foliage season at our resort. October Freaky Frights Our ghoulies, super heroes, frogs, and princesses will jump for joy! Creepy crafts, pumpkin decorating, and trick-or-treating! Throughout November Enjoy Thanksgiving in the country You may see wild turkeys! Throughout December Enjoy Local Festivities Enjoy local festivities while you hunt for the perfect Christmas tree! Shop for bargains at The Crossings Outlets. Throughout January Winter Wonderland Enjoy our many local winter sport facilities. Ski! Snowboard! Snowtube! Snowmobile! Throughout February Sugar and Spice It s the romantic time of year! Play all day on our sugary snow covered mountains then spice up the evening in one of our local gourmet restaurants! Throughout March Spring is in the Air Throw off your coat!! Celebrate the coming of spring!! St. Patty s in a festive pub perhaps? Lots of fun! Throughout April Spring Shopping & Sightseeing Head to the Crossings Premium Outlets or one of our many small specialty shops! Visit interesting local attractions, hike or bike! Lots to do! Timothy Lake North and South Timothy Lake Rd. RR 6 East Stroudsburg, PA May 5-7 Cinco de Mayo Come and celebrate with us. We ll have karaoke in the evening. We are having a free Mother s Day Tea Party. All Moms will receive a carnation. There will be Mother s Day crafts and card making for kids. May Spring Beautification Weekend Time for clean up chores at your site. Plant some flowers and relax to the sounds of spring around the campfire. May Happy Memorial Day! We ll have a Golf Cart Parade, potluck dinner, a band, face painting and more! Special on Saturday! National Trails Day Enjoy the outdoors and explore during this fun weekend. Don t forget to sign up for a nature walk. Salute the Troops Come down and create Thank You cards and drawings for our troops. NORTHEAST Pennsylvania

44 Timothy Lake North and South Continued Superman Magic Show, Father s Day Bingo, cards and crafts! Caricatures by Donna Back by popular demand! Karaoke in the evening. June 30-July 2 Happy 4th!!! Fun-filled weekend! Live music, BBQ Potluck, Golf Cart Parade, face painting and more!! NORTHEAST Pennsylvania Family Funfest Weekend Minute to Win Games! Along with challenges, games and laughs! Wine & Cheese Weekend Bring your favorite wine, we ll supply the rest. Dinosaur Weekend Join us for a Sand Fossil Hunt for kids! We are having a Best Dino-roar contest. They ll be lots of fun, crafts and a s mores campfire in the evening. First Annual Timothy Lake Talent Show Time to show off your talents sing, dance, comedy, all for a chance to win prizes!! Join us for root beer floats! Blast From The Past Lots of surprises tie-dying, root beer floats, music and more! Wild West Weekend We will be having a special poolside concert with Roger (Hurricane) Wilson. Wild west weekend will also include blackjack, poker, and a Western movie. Water and Sand Weekend Activities this weekend will include water gun events, shell painting, and sand art. September 1-3 Labor Day/Carnival Weekend It ll be a fun-filled weekend with a Potluck BBQ, carnival games, pie throwing, face painting, and Max Headroom Band on Saturday evening!! Plus we re having a special Member Appreciation on Saturday! September 8-10 Russian Fest Weekend It s our Fourth Annual Russian Festival, including music, food, and excitement! September Bingo Weekend Be ready to yell Bingo during our Brown Bag Bingo, Candy Bar Bingo, and more! September Nature Weekend It ll be a weekend full of nature crafts, walks, a s mores campfire, and stories! September 29-October 1 Flight Weekend We ll be sending the kites, planes, and Frisbees up, up and away. Take part in our contests too! October 7-9 Fall Foliage Weekend Come and enjoy as the leaves change at our beautiful campground. October Pumpkin Festival Weekend Visit our pumpkin patch and pick out a pumpkin to decorate. We ll be having crafts, games, and more! October Little Camp of Horrors Weekend Are you afraid of the dark? You better keep an eye out this weekend! Trick-or treat, kids freeze dancing, hot goblin games, and kids costume parade. October Fright Fest We re having our 2nd Trick-or-Treat Weekend! Be ready for our Masquerade Ball with prizes for Best Costume. Bring your scary dance moves! Music by DJ Mike. November Happy Thanksgiving Join us for our Annual Potluck Dinner. Please bring a dish for 10 people and we will supply the main dish. December 9-11 Christmas Spirit Weekend Time to put out the sleigh bells and reindeer. Help us decorate the South Member Lounge for the Christmas season! We will light our tree, watch The Polar Express, and enjoy holiday beverages and cookies. December 30-January 1 New Year s Bash South Member Lounge Our Annual New Year s Bash with DJ Mike. You won t want to miss it! MidWEST In the middle of this beautiful country sits our Midwest region offering 13 campgrounds in six states that are picture-perfect locations to enjoy America s heartland. Complete with lakes and rivers for fishing, caves and caverns for exploring, and wooded trails for hiking and biking, a visit to our Midwest locations is guaranteed family fun. From a Corn Festival to a Chili Cook-Off or a Wine Tasting Weekend or a Western Hoedown, the fun just never stops here. ILLINOIS Pine Country Belvidere INDIANA Horseshoe Lakes Clinton Indian Lakes Batesville Twin Mills Howe KENTUCKY Diamond Caverns Park City MICHIGAN Bear Cave Buchanan St. Clair St. Clair OHIO Kenisee Lake Jefferson Wilmington Wilmington WISCONSIN Arrowhead Wisconsin Dells Plymouth Rock Plymouth Tranquil Timbers Sturgeon Bay Yukon Trails Lyndon Station Pine Country, IL MIDWEST REGION

45 MIDWEST Illinois Pine Country 5710 Shattuck Rd. Belvidere, IL May 5-7 Progressive Snacks and Poker Run I Come out and meet other Pine Country families during our site to site Progressive Snack and Poker Run. Enjoy catching up with others, meeting new campers and having a great time socializing. Salute to Mom Weekend It s all about Mom this weekend with a craft made for Mom, chair massages, hayrides, and Dutch Oven Diva cooking class! Show Mom how much you love her! May Great Kite Fly Let s see how many kites we can fly in the sky during our great kite fly! Build your own kite craft or enjoy hayrides. Let s hope it s a windy weekend! / A fun-filled weekend of sports of all sorts for the kids, an Ice Cream Social, live band and ladies night. Stop in to see all the vendors with their great products. A great fund raising event for the Boone County Food pantry. Hayrides and pool officially opens for the season! Weekend Walk the trails in our area and invite your neighbors to join. Later, enjoy a few friendly games of wiffle ball, capture the flag and kickball. Don t miss the scenic hayride! Let the Sunshine In Music Festival NEW! Do you remember the 60s and 70s?? Do you remember Woodstock? How about all the legendary songs and groups from the British Invasion! Funk rock, Elvis, the Beatles, Beach Boys, Little Michael Jackson, and The Supremes! Come up and join us for our first Sit in Music Festival! Pack your picnic baskets, bring your blankets and enjoy an afternoon/evening of great music! Bill Okel and the Sunshine DJ Group and The Relics will entertain and send us on a musical journey! June Celebrate Dad! Dad s Father s Day Mudder!! Dads meet at the large pavilion at 10 a.m. to participate in a fun campgroundthemed Mudder! A trails jogger walk, paddle boat races, and pool noodle joust are just a few of the games planned. Also, Dads and kids enjoy a Fishing Derby with prizes! Pine Country Casino Night A cast of dealers and table runners will host a play money Casino Night. Play tables of Blackjack, Craps, Roulette and Poker! Cast will close the evening with a white elephant auction for participants to bid on great items! Auction donations needed. Kids can enjoy Candy Bar Bingo and kids card games. A second lottery tree fundraiser will be raffled off for the fireworks!! June 30-July 4 Independence Weekend A fun-filled weekend including a glow stick hayride for the kids on Friday night. Wet and Wild Saturday with a water slide and super soaker hayride! Ice Cream Social, family movie night, concessions and fireworks. A live band on Saturday night. Decorate your bikes and golf carts for the Independence Day Parade on Sunday. Country Western Weekend New this year, Pine Country will be working with the Dutch Oven Diva to host an old-fashioned chuck wagon!! Put your outdoor cooking skills to the test!! Gather at the large Pavilion and prepare your tasty dish. Other events include a Horseshoe tournament and Country Western dance. Christmas in July Get your decorations out for our Site Decorating contest and prizes for the top three displays will be awarded. Also, a kids holiday craft, hayrides and milk and cookies with Santa. A Christmas Dance will bring the holiday festivities to a close. Venetian Tour of Italy Leave your light decorations out for our first Venetian Tour of Italy. Come join in a masterpiece paint and wine party! (advance signup is required). Taste of Italy Potluck complete with cannolis and barbershop quartet! Back to School Carnival Great day for the kids. A variety of carnival games to win tickets and use towards the purchase of school supplies. Face painting and a magician! 6th Annual Taste of Camping Welcome to the Taste of Camping! Meet multiple camping-themed vendors, RV Dealers with new and used RVs plus various RV supplies. Wine tasting, food concessions, performances by Roger Hurricane Wilson and demonstrations with samplings by the Dutch Oven Diva! Boone County Fair & Sports of All Sorts Weekend Boone County Fair Weekend! Kids will enjoy a special day of hula-hoop, pool noodle, cones and tunnel obstacle course competitions. Progressive Snacks and Poker Run II Come out and meet other Pine Country families during our site to site Progressive Snack and Poker Run. Enjoy catching up with others, meeting new campers and having a great time socializing. Family Pine Olympics Weekend We are searching for the next team to be the Pine Olympics Champions! A mix of games such as three-legged race, sack race, bat spin, egg and spoon race, tug-o-war, and Pie Eating contest. Labor Day Luau and Pig Roast/ Come out for a jam-packed weekend of fun! Kids glow stick hayrides on Friday night. Saturday, enjoy hot dogs, Ice Cream Social and a Caribbean beach party at the pool. Live beach party band with a Luau! Sunday, food concessions, kids build their own cardboard boat and race in the pool. Hula-hoop and Limbo poolside contests. Sunday night is family movie night. Monday, relax by the pool. Poochie pool party will conclude these festive weekend activities from 4 to 6 p.m. September 8-10 Sports of All Sorts Weekend Come enjoy a few friendly games of wiffle ball, capture the flag and I Spy. Nature walk or take a scenic hayride through Pine Country. September Who Done It Murder Mystery and Potluck Mystery Shop is a virtual game of clue! Come up and show us your inner sleuth! Potluck dinner with the cast and friends. September Fall Fest and Halloween Weekend Part I Time for caramel apples, scarecrows, fall colors, and punkin chuckin! Decorate your site for the Spookiest Display contest to be judged over the next two weekends. Trick-or-treat from 4 to 6 p.m. Enjoy haunted trail rides and our new Haunted Pavilion!! September 29-October 1 Halloween Weekend Part II This weekend plan on spooking, trick-or-treating, and haunted trail rides. Check out our new haunted pavilion, pumpkin carving and decorating. October 6-8 MLB/NFL/NHL Tailgate Party Put on your favorite MLB, NFL or NHL shirt, jersey or hat and celebrate the start of the season! Bring snacks, dips, chips and Pine Country will prepare hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill! A punt, pass and kick activity is planned for the kids. Yes, join in cheering on the Cubs once again in the post season!!! Horseshoe Lakes S. 225 W. Clinton, IN May s Weekend We are throwing it back to the 50s this weekend. Music, dancing and fun. Dress up in your favorite 50s outfit and enter our Best Throw Back Look contest! Mother s Day This weekend is about letting Mom know how special she is. Kids, make a special gift and cards for Mom on Saturday. Just for Mom activity on Saturday evening. Sunday morning, treat Mom to a free biscuits & gravy breakfast. May Where s Waldo Weekend? Yes, he s back! Who will be the Waldo champion for the weekend? Most times found and the best clue prizes will be given away! May / Come out and celebrate the first long weekend of the season! Dress up your golf cart or bikes to honor our vets and heroes for their services during our golf cart parade. Join us for a summertime BBQ of hot dogs and complimentary cake to celebrate on Saturday. June 3-5 National Walk the Trails Weekend Let s all give back to nature and help save the Earth. Help us celebrate! Collect recyclable items as you take a walk this weekend. Containers will be placed in the Recreation Hall for you to dispose of items collected. Thanks for doing your part in recycling. Join us in the Hall for cake and ice cream on Saturday. June Obstacle Challenge Weekend This weekend-long event is full of obstacle courses and problem-solving activities. Don t miss the fun and adventure for all ages. June Let s take good care of our Dads this weekend starting with a special Dads movie on Friday night with free popcorn. Saturday, bring Dad to the special father and child swim hour at the pool. On Sunday morning, free biscuits & gravy for Dads. June Healthy Living Weekend This weekend is all about learning how to live the healthy life. Healthy Potluck sampling on Saturday. Bring your favorite healthy dish to sample and share the recipe with your neighbors. MIDWEST Indiana

46 MIDWEST Indiana Horseshoe Lakes Continued July 1-4 Independence Day Sparkler Party! Decorate your bike/golf cart for the Parade, Site Decorating contest, and music on Saturday night. Horseshoe competition, face painting, scavenger hunt competitions, Bingo, crafts, and much more! July 8-10 Yard Sale Weekend Gather all that old stuff you have been wanting to get rid of and add some new. This is a yard sale for everyone. Set up on your site Friday and sell, sell, sell all weekend. July Hidden Horseshoe Weekend Who will find the golden horseshoe? Do you have the skills to find the golden horseshoe? This will be the most difficult hunt ever on the property. Come, show your skills for the hunt! July Casino Weekend Don t miss our Casino Night and Silent Auction! It s a night of fun casino games such as blackjack, poker, craps, horse races, coin roll, and more. Candy Bar Bingo for the kids! Bring in an item or two to donate to the White Elephant Auction. You will receive chips for your donation to play the games. Use your winnings to bid on some wonderful treasures. July Game Show Weekend Let s get ready to play Horseshoe Lake s version of some popular game shows. Join in the fun and sign up to play your favorite games this weekend. August 5-7 Meet Your Neighbors! It s a meet and greet weekend! Join us for some silly and fun games that will help you get to know your fellow campers and neighbors. August Scavenger Hunt Weekend Horseshoe Lakes scavengers be ready to scavenge! Many fun-filled scavenger hunts and a kids crafts will keep you entertained this weekend. August Pool Party Celebrate summer with a pool party and water games. Music, refreshments and sunshine will make this pool party one to remember! August Western Weekend Participate in the Haystack Horseshoe Hunt and old-fashioned Cake Walk. Stomp your feet to the sounds of Country-Western music with our music Saturday night. September 2-5 Labor Day Weekend/ Calling all kids for a last big party before school starts!!! Poolside weenie roast with karaoke!!! Join us for an end of the year BBQ and some music! Join us for our event. September 9-11 Flash Light Tag! Come and play one of the best games ever! Tag is always fun! But it is even better in the dark! September 17 Family Games Join us on Saturday for Board Game Night with your family and friends. September 24 Adult Weekend It s all about the adults this weekend. With card games, trivia and snacks. September 30-October 2 Kids Weekend It s all about the kids this weekend. Kids will make a fall craft with leaves from the area. Teach kids how to play the old-fashioned games. Remember Mother May I and Red Rover? October 8 Bonfire Season Farewell End of the season bonfire Saturday night. Come out and visit with old friends as our fall camping season comes to an end. October Halloween Party Ghouls and goblins trick-or-treat hayride, adult and kids costume contest, spooky games and crafts, and a spooktacular party! Goodbye Hug Fest! Indian Lakes 7234 E. SR Hwy. 46 Batesville, IN This weekend is about letting Mom know how special she is. On Saturday morning bring mom to the Lodge for pancakes. Kids, make a special gift for Mom on Saturday. This is also our Yard Sale weekend. Memorial Day/Member Appreciation Weekend Come out and celebrate the first long weekend of the season! The Cafe will open this weekend for breakfast on Saturday and Sunday morning. Bring your swimming gear to the pool opening day. We also will be honoring our Thousand Trails members with a special event. Dress up your golf cart or bikes to honor our vets and heroes for their services during the parades. Enjoy crafts, games, basketball, horseshoes, mini-golf and cornhole. Be entertained by the sound of Heather Roush Band and dance, dance, dance. June 2-5 It s Friday Night at the Movies at the Pavilion. Saturday meet at the Family Lodge for crafts and games. We will be honoring plan to get out and get moving. Enjoy the natural beauty of our resort. Kids, it s the Flashlight Candy Hunt. June 9-12 Beat the Clock Weekend Friday Night at the Movies. Come join us for a great breakfast on Saturday and Sunday morning. Saturday is craft time and show off your skills as we play challenging games racing against the clock. Let s take good care of our Dads this weekend starting with a special Dads movie on Friday night with free popcorn. Saturday make a special gift for Dad followed by a hands-on science experiment. Show Dad a magical time at the Pavilion for a magic show performed by magician, Johnny Action! Hillbilly Holiday Start the weekend off with Friday Night at the Movies, Then on Saturday y all come on out to the Pavilion to make hillbilly wind chimes and play some hillbilly games like seed spitting and much more. Great fun for all. June 30-July 2 Independence Day Weekend It s an Independence Day Weekend Celebration!!! Come celebrate with us. Friday Night at the Movie. Saturday and Sunday wake up to the smell of bacon and homemade sausage gravy cooking at the Cafe. Saturday activities will include a patriotic golf cart parade and games for all ages, Saturday evening, come down to the Pavilion and enjoy music with the band. Enjoy Sunday with a patriotic craft and bike parade. Sunday evening, enjoy dancing with the DJ. Retro Days Come out Friday night to enjoy a movie and free popcorn at the Pavilion. Saturday, dress up in your bell bottoms and tie-dyed shirts to get the disco dayz started. Come to the Family Lodge and make a groovy craft followed by Bingo. Jump and jive Saturday night with Karaoke at the Pavilion. July Christmas in July The Christmas Spirit is alive at Indian Lakes. Turn those campsites into a Winter Wonderland. On Friday night, enjoy a Christmas movie and then on Saturday bring the kids to the Lodge to make Christmas Crafts. Santa will be making an appearance to see if you have been naughty or nice! Saturday evening, ride along on the hayride and sing your favorite Christmas carols. Treasure Hunt Join us on Friday night for a movie under the stars. Saturday, we will be having crafts where you can make your own treasure chest. Then, we will go on a treasure hunt. You will hunt for clues in various areas of the resort to lead you to the secret treasure. Hey kids, it s time for another Flashlight Candy Hunt. Scaredy Cat It s Friday Night at the Movies with free popcorn and a kid friendly scary movie. Saturday, face your fears with our Fear Factor-style games and challenges. Splish Splash Friday Night at the Movie. On Saturday, it s the Big Kahuna water slide with other fun activities at the Pavilion. Mad Dash Weekend It s Friday Night at the Movies at the Pavilion. Saturday meet at the Family Lodge for crafts and games. Mad dash on your golf cart to the golf cart races (must have a valid Driver s License.) Saturday night is time for the famous Flashlight Candy Hunt. It s a Hoedown Friday Night at the Movies. Saturday and Sunday morning we will be serving breakfast at the Cafe. Saturday, join us at the Family Lodge for crafts and activities. Saturday evening, grab a partner for a fun time at the Pavilion with music and dance. Yard Sale It s Friday Night at the Movies at the Pavilion. Saturday, it s time to clean out the closets and garage and set up at your sites to sell, sell sell. In the afternoon, join us at the Lodge for crafts. September 1-3 Labor Day/ Start the celebration with Friday Night at the Movies with free popcorn. Saturday and Sunday, we will have parades, Candy Bar Bingo, crafts, and activities. We want to also show our appreciation to all of our members with a special event will be at the Family Lodge on Saturday. One last dip of fun and sun time at the pool and beach for the season. Enjoy music and dance on Saturday night with one of our favorite bands, Diamond Back. October Halloween Weekend It s time to get the decorations out of the closet and decorate your site. Prizes will be awarded to the Best Decorated Site and Scariest Site. Watch out for all the little ghosts and goblins on Saturday. We have a fun-filled day of activities that include hay wagon rides, pumpkin painting, kids costume contest, and trick-ortreating. Then, join us for a Halloween party with dancing, costume contest, tricks and treats. Dance with our DJ. MIDWEST Indiana

47 MIDWEST Indiana Twin Mills 1675 W. SR 120 Howe, IN May 5-7 Cinco de Mayo Weekend Happy Cinco de Mayo! We will be making and breaking piñatas, having Bean Relays, playing Find the Worm, and play other Fiesta Games! Celebration of Mothers Time to pamper Mom! Join us for a Mom Tea Time, decorate hats, decorate Mom cookies with Mom, make a craft for Mom and bring her to a free Continental breakfast, plus lots more just for MOM! May Cabin Fever Weekend Time to shake off the cobwebs! Join us in the Polar Plunge, Bingo, Cool Crafts, and Outdoor Games. Outdoor movie night and a Pie Social. Pool Opens! Face painting, DJ/Dance, crafts, Horseshoe Tournament, Poker Run, Ice Cream Social, beach ball races, Bubble Gum Blowing contest, Watermelon Eating contest, Flea Market and more! Hop into Nature Hello Nature. Join us for wagon rides, nature scavenger hunts, nature crafts and lots more. Explore our trails, fish our pond and take a relaxing canoe ride and lots more fun! Happy 42nd Birthday to Twin Mills! Happy Birthday Twin Mills! Help us celebrate 42 years of camping at Twin Mills. We will have wagon rides, face painting, and Horseshoe Tournaments. Join us for a free Continental breakfast. Then, enjoy the bonfire or outdoor movie. There will be cake and lots more fun too! Celebration of Fathers It s a Dads weekend. We will have a sausage gravy and biscuit breakfast. Plus, Gunny Sack races, Wheelbarrow races, Horseshoe Tournament, crafts, outdoor movie and root beer floats. Chocolate Lover s Weekend Are you a Chocolate Lover? This weekend is for you!! Chocolate Candy Bar Bingo, Chocolate Slip N Slide (bring clothes you don t mind getting dirty), Name that Candy Bar, Chocolate Balloon Toss and other Chocolate games! June 30-July 4 4th of July Stars and Stripes Celebration Decorate your Bike contest, Golf Cart Parade, Site Decorating contest, DJ/ Dance, Horseshoe Competition, Glow Golf, face painting, Bingo, crafts, Flea Market, and much more! Wild West Water Wars! Bring your Super Soakers or buckets cuz your about to get wet! We will have water wars, wagon rides, paint wooden toys and make bird houses, and have a Gold Treasure Hunt. Carnival Weekend Come One, Come All To The Carnival At Twin Mills! Face painting, Duck Pond Game, Football Toss, Sweet Ring Toss Game, various carnival games, prizes and games are for all ages. Plus Coloring contests and many more activities! Christmas in July Santa will be visiting! Cookie Decorating contest, Christmas crafts, Paint with Spaghetti, Reindeer Games, Scavenger Hunt, wagon rides, Glow Golf and an outdoor movie, plus many more activities Tribute to Heroes and First Responders Weekend Glow Golf, Cosmic Tie-Dye, Glow in the Dark crafts, Stars vs. Alien Scavenger Hunt, Cosmic crafts, Ice Cream Social, outdoor movie and more out of this world activities. Hawaiian Luau BBQ Potluck, Pass the Coconut, Horseshoe Competition, Limbo contest, Watermelon Eating contest. Coloring contest, Poker Run, Blind Golf Cart Challenge, Hula-Hoop contest! Plus, many more activities! Camp for the Community Weekend Join us in helping out the surrounding communities! Bring up to 20 nonperishable food items and get $1 off per food item on your camping stay!! (minimum of two nights.) We will also have lots of activities to help raise money to purchase backpacks and school supplies for children in need! Help us help them! Jurassic World Dino-Weekend Dinosaur Egg Hunt, Dig for Dinosaur Bones, Dinosaur Sand Art, make Dinosaur Sand Suncatchers, Coloring contest, wagon rides, outdoor movie and lots more Prehistoric activities! August s Sock Hop Weekend Bubble Gum Blowing Contest, Photo Booth, Limbo, Hula-hoop contest, Ice Cream Floats, Sand Art, play Bingo, make a cool popcorn bowl, outdoor games, free Mini-Golf, bonfire and outdoor movie! Labor Day Weekend Horseshoe Tournaments, DJ/ Dance on Saturday night, Patriotic crafts, Bingo, Scavenger Hunt, Banana Split Bar, make Bird Feeders, Late Night Swim, paint with bubbles, Slip n Slide, Poker Run, Flea Market, wagon rides, plus more fun activities! September 8-10 Pirate Weekend Decorate a Pirate hat, go Treasure Hunting, paint treasure boxes, race for Gummy Treasure, Pirate Sack Races, a Pirate Photo Booth and lots more Pirate games. September The Festival of Fall Mason Jar Candle Holder craft, Leaf Craft, Pie Social, create a fall Collection Journal, wagon rides Coloring contest, String Apple contest, wheelbarrow races, Popcorn Relay Races, plus more fun-filled activities. September Appreciation Weekend Free Continental Breakfast, Mini-Golf, wagon rides, crafts, Bingo, and outdoor movie with free popcorn, plus lots more! September 29-October 1 Fall Spectacular Free sausage gravy breakfast, Fall Candle Holder craft, Apple Cider Making, wagon rides, Bingo, free Mini-Golf, Rock Painting and a Soup and Salad Potluck, plus other fall fun! October 6-8 Spooktacular Weekend Come join us at Twin Mills for some Trick-or-Treating! Crafts, Flashlight Pumpkin Hunt, decorate cookies, Make trick-or-treat bags, Corn Dig, Glow Golf and Costume Parade. October Scares and Screams Weekend Trick-or-Treating, make treat bags, Site Decorating contest, crafts, Mummy Wrap, free Hot Chocolate and Donuts! Face painting, Coloring contest, Corn Dig, and Flashlight Scavenger Hunt. Diamond Caverns 1878 Mammoth Cave Pkwy. Park City, KY Mom s Treat! Continental breakfast served Sunday morning. There will be a special afternoon treat for Moms. May Relax, sing, and play! Member Appreciation! Movie and popcorn, karaoke, games by the pool, and some live music you ll want to dance to! and Club Blazer Weekend* Come join us as we get outdoors and explore. Don t miss this amazing, fun and educational weekend as we introduce and celebrate Thousand Trails two nationwide recreation programs: Walk the Trails and Club Blazer! Campfire marshmallow roast and night scavenger hunt (bring a flashlight)! Hikes will be scheduled! School s Out For Summer Join us for movie and popcorn night, karaoke, games, ice cream and a fun-packed weekend. Continental breakfast served Sunday morning. During the weekend there will be an Ice Cream Social, karaoke, and church. There will be a special event for Dads including nine holes of golf. Casino Weekend Join us for Casino Night on Saturday! Enjoy our movie, popcorn, and karaoke. June 30-July 2 Independence Day Weekend View our amazing Fireworks Spectacular! Listen to our live music, watch a great movie, eat your fill of popcorn, and participate in fun games all weekend! Block Party Weekend Meet your neighbor! Movie, popcorn, karaoke, games, and bring a snack for Saturday night. Yard Sale Weekend Clean out and sell all weekend! Set up at your site. At the end of the day, join our karaoke and count your dollars. MIDWEST Kentucky

48 MIDWEST Kentucky Diamond Caverns Continued Rockin Oldies Weekend Enjoy our 50s-themed games and treats! Movie, popcorn, ice cream, RC Cola, Moon Pies, and root beer floats. Pirate s Weekend Ahoy! Join in the treasure hunt, games by the pool, popcorn, movie, and karaoke. Back to School Bash Weekend Last minute fun! Use the pool, play games, karaoke, and more before heading back to school. Hobo Weekend Bring something to add to the pot (ground beef provided). Sandwiches and pick ups to go along with the finished product. Country Western Weekend Giddyup! Dance your way through the weekend learning some line dancing or play some games by the pool, sing karaoke, or enjoy popcorn and a movie. Fiesta Weekend It s fiesta time! Enjoy delicious chips and salsa. Party your way through the weekend with karaoke, ice cream, popcorn and a movie. September 1-3 Labor Day Weekend Celebrate the last big weekend with a live band, karaoke, movie, popcorn, and games for the occasion. Join us for our event! October 28 Halloween Celebration Spooky! Hot dog roast, games, hayride, and karaoke. Bear Cave 4085 N. Red Bud Trail Buchanan, MI Happy We love all of our Mothers here at Bear Cave and want to show how much we appreciate them! Come join us for a weekend all about Mom. Breakfast gathering, Mother s pampering session, and a wine hayride to top off the night! Join in on the All-American activities in honor of all the hard-working men and women that had once served our country. Help us honor and celebrate with a cookout, Cornhole Tournament, and much more. and Club Blazer Weekend* Come join us as we get outdoors and explore. Don t miss this amazing, fun and educational weekend as we introduce and celebrate Thousand Trails two nationwide recreation programs: Walk the Trails and Club Blazer! on Saturday. Join us for donuts and coffee! Fear Factor Weekend Bear Cave will be testing your limits for this weekend s activities! Campers will be in fear of what will come next! Father s Day Dad baits our hook, pops our tent, and shoots hoops with us until the sun goes down. It is time to show how much we appreciate all these wonderful things he does. Come join us in celebrating our Fathers here at Bear Cave. It will involve a weekend full of Dad s favorite activities such as the all-time favorite beer and pretzel hayride! Fiesta Weekend Fiesta Time! Piñata, taco bar, and much more for a fun celebración! June 30-July 4 Fourth of July Celebration Come help us celebrate this wonderful country here at Bear Cave! Our activities will include t-shirt tie-dye, a cookout and all of the traditional favorites! Pirates Weekend Arggggg! A pirate s life for me. Bear Cave needs your help to find the hidden treasure! Hoedown Throwdown Weekend Put on those cowboy boots, get those feet moving, and be ready for country wild weekend. Join us for some polka dancing with a corn-on-the-cob cookout and country lemonade stand! Christmas in July Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas in July! Bear Cave will have games, gifts and a Christmas potluck to celebrate! 3rd Annual St. Jude Children s Hospital Benefit Weekend Help us raise money for St. Jude Children s Hospital! This year we are switching it up! There will be a one mile walk/run to help raise money for St. Jude Children s Research Hospital. T-shirts, healthy snacks and more will be sold during the weekend s events to help raise money! August 5-7 Carnival Weekend Come enjoy all of the fun we have planned for carnival weekend! Games, contests, and yummy carnival treats! School is Back Kick off the new school year with new supplies and a final hoorah of fun activities! We will include a school supply craft, School Supply Bingo and more! Olympics Weekend Do you wish to be an Olympian? Show your abilities in an array of games to win the gold medal! Murder Mystery Weekend Help us find who committed the mysterious crime at Bear Cave! September 2-5 Labor Day Weekend/ Summer is coming to an end but the activities keep on coming. Come for food, games, prizes and more to end the summer with a bang! Member Appreciation on Saturday. Join us for cake and coffee! October 6-8 Spooktacular Weekend Ghouls, ghosts, and goblins beware! campers will be trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins, making scary treats for the Scary Treat contest, and getting spooked in our Haunted House! St. Clair 1299 Wadhams Rd. St. Clair, MI May 5-7 Cinco de Mayo Enjoy a build-your-own taco bar and piñata for the kids!!! Mother s Day Celebration Spend the weekend celebrating Mom with a special kids craft, Bingo, and a Champagne Brunch. May Casino Night Part I (Must be 21-yrs-old to play.) Play with free chips. Win raffle tickets for fabulous prizes. Candy Bar Bingo for the kids. Memorial Day Celebration Parades, Backyard BBQ with live band, games, and great friends. Join us for our Event! and Super Hero s Weekend Let s celebrate National Trails Day together by walking the trails at St. Clair. Kids can enjoy our Super Hero-themed events and will get to meet some of our very own local Super Heroes. Hawaiian Luau Please join us for a Hawaiian-themed Pig Roast. Music, dance competitions and great food are just a few things that await you. Celebrate this Father s Day with Dad! Make him a special craft, challenge him to a game of putt putt and treat him to a Father s Day Breakfast. Super Bingo Weekend Please join us for a weekend of Bingo entertainment!!! Kids Candy Bar Bingo and Adult White Elephant Bingo!!! June 30-July 3 Fourth of July Bash Weekend Please join us for a sensational 4th of July Celebration. Decorated golf cart parades, picnic, games and a live band!!! Day Out with Thomas Join us for a special weekend of Thomas the Train. Enjoy kids crafts, rides and much more. Chocolate Lover s Weekend It s a Chocolate Lover s Dream. Join us for chocolate-focused activities that are sure to fill your tummy and make a mess!! Bring your cameras as you won t want to miss these memories! Weird and Wacky Science Weekend Weird and Wacky Events include wacky hair and face painting, mad scientist experiments and more. MIDWEST Michigan

49 MIDWEST Michigan St. Clair Continued Harry Potter Weekend Please join us for our Second Annual Harry Potter Weekend as we explore Year 2. We will be transforming the campground into the mystical world of Harry Potter. Children will get sorted into their houses, attend classes and even play a game of Quiddich!!! Murder and Mayhem Spend an evening of murder and mayhem. Dinner, dancing and a little suspense await you!!! Unravel the clues and solve the case. We promise a frightening good time!!! Beach Blanket Weekend Kids sand craft, volleyball and an outdoor beach blanket movie are just a few of the fun activities this weekend. Pirate Weekend Come sail the high seas with us as wesearch for treasure!!! This will be a pirate-themed weekend with scavenger hunts, crafts, and a Pirate Party. Country Hoedown Join us for some down home FUN. Then stop by in the evening for some Square Dancing 101!! Labor Day Celebration Calling all kids for a last big party before school starts!!! Pizza party with karaoke!!! Labor Day wouldn t be complete without a Backyard Barbecue and some live music!!! Join us for our Event. September 8-10 Taste of Italy Weekend Enjoy horseback riding at a local stable, wine tasting from local vineyards, or both! Just make sure to save time for our Taste of Italy Potluck. September Casino Night Part 2 (Must be 21-yrs-old to play.) Play with free chips. Win raffle tickets for fabulous prizes. Candy Bar Bingo for the kids. September Chili Cook-Off Who has the BEST chili??? Submit yours to our panel of judges for a chance to win a fabulous prize. September 29-October 1 Halloween Road Rally Weekend Figure out the witty clues, collect the items you need to collect, bring them back to the party and you could be the winner! Adult Costume Party to follow! October 6-8 Canadian Thanksgiving We will be celebrating Thanksgiving with our Canadian friends. We will supply the ham and turkey, but you must bring a side dish to pass. October Octoberfest Please join us for a Bavarian-themed Fall Festival!! October Halloween Weekend Anyone up for ghosts, goblins, trick-or-treats, and dancing? Well then, join in the fun with the staff! Kenisee Lake 2021 Mill Creek Rd. Jefferson, OH Mother s Day Brunch Join us for a Mother s Day Brunch followed by a Sip and Paint back by popular demand! May Beautify Kenisee Lake Weekend Get together to spruce up your sites and help plant the new Community Garden throughout Saturday and Sunday. Join us Saturday for the first Poker Run of the year. All Poker Runs this year will end with a Potluck bring your favorite treat to share! May Start the weekend on Saturday with a Golf Cart and Bike parade. Get your favorite treat at the opening day of the Chuck Wagon, and participate in another Kenisee favorite Tie-dyeing! Then enjoy live music with the Facemeyer Band for Member Appreciation Day. On Sunday we will celebrate Memorial Day with a Flag Raising ceremony by the Ashtabula Young Marines. Then dance and sing along with DJ Rabbit. Walk the Trails Enjoy your beautiful surroundings and participate in a Scavenger Hunt along the way! We will be celebrating. Iron Chef Weekend Saturday create your favorite Camping Creation and enter into the Iron Chef Competition. Sunday is the dessert competition (my favorite!) and enjoy a Sundae Bar in the Welcome Center On Saturday, enjoy Kenisee Lake s famous sausage, peppers, and onion sandwiches along with Root Beer Floats as always Dads eat free! Then enjoy live music by the Ernest T Band. Sunday, gather together for a Strawberry Shortcake Social. June 24 Pirate Weekend Aargggh! Explore all things pirate with activities and games. Dress up in your favorite pirate garb for our second Poker Run and potluck of the season. July 1-3 Independence Weekend Start off the holiday Saturday with red, white, and blue pancakes at the Chuck Wagon, followed by a golf cart and bike parade, and tie-dyeing. Saturday evening dance and karaoke with DJ Rabbit. Sunday head over to the Ball Park for Wiffle Ball. On Sunday evening enjoy live music with the Lost Sheep Band. Monday get in on the games Water Games followed by a Drive In Movie. Christmas in July Deck the Halls! Decorate your site in our Site Decorating contest. Then in the spirit of giving, bring an unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots at our Christmas Dinner. July Summer Splash Get ready to get soaked with our fun water games and water gun battle! Bring your favorite water gun to join the fun. Dry off by the fire and share some hot dogs and campfire games! Kenisee Karnival Open House Fun and games all day! Face painting, carnival games, and a craft show too! The Castaways Band will be providing entertainment as well! August 5-7 Bow-Wow Weekend Celebrate our furry friends starting off with a Wedding! Yes, our very own Mocha and Mia are tying the knot! There will be dog games and activities. Then get in on our third Poker Run and potluck of the season. Wine and Cheese Weekend Sip and Paint is back and better than ever! Emerine Estates Winery will be on hand for wine tasting right here at Kenisee Lake. August Wine and Cheese Weekend Do the Winery Tour during the day. In the evening, bring your favorite wine to share at the Wine Tasting Social, while the kids enjoy a game and craft. Barn Dance Dance, Dance, Dance! It s a Barn Dance for all! Come learn different dance styles including line dancing, square dancing, contra dancing and more! Enjoy the Steak Fry before the dance! Light Up the Night Start the fun with our fourth Poker Run and potluck; then celebrate those hot summer nights with Glow in the Dark Putt Putt, a Glow Golf Cart and Bike Decorating contest and enjoy 70s and 80s music as we light up the night! September 1-3 Labor Day Weekend Where did the summer go?! So much fun, but don t fret! We are not over yet! Enjoy our last summer parade, then some fun and games for everyone. Enjoy the event. September 8-10 Fall Fest Enjoy the harvest of our Community Garden with a Salsa Cook off, then really get in the fall mood with some Brown s vs. Steelers Flag Football! September Battle of the Sexes The guys and gals battle it out in all kinds of games, contests and more. Plus, it s the last Poker Run and potluck of the year!! September Family Fun Family Feud?? Not here! Well actually Family Feud is here, along with Bingo and other family fun games! Also, enjoy Hobo pies around a campfire. September 29-October 1 Halloween Party and Haunted Trail Join us for our Halloween Celebration! Lot decorating, Trick-or-Treating and Kids Party followed with a walk on the Haunted Trail. The adult s Costume Contest and party follows later that evening. Spooktacular fun for all ages! Wilmington 1786 State Rt. 380 Wilmington, OH Treat Mom to an ice cream sundae and make a special craft just for her! May Meet and Greet Join us for a potluck to get to know your fellow campers. MIDWEST Ohio

50 MIDWEST Wisconsin Wilmington Continued Extravaganza Enjoy a weekend of fun and games! Dance to the American Made Band on Saturday night, Chuck Graf on Sunday, and enjoy the first weekend the pool and spa are open! Enjoy a special treat during our celebration. Join us in celebrating National Trails Day! Enjoy an educational nature hike, Club Blazer events, and a potluck on Sunday. Go Bananas! Visit the town of Wilmington for the Annual Banana Split Festival or join us at our Ice Cream Social and fun banana relay games. Challenge Dad to a fishing contest and join us for craft time to make him something special! Then, treat him to a root beer float! Alien Invasion and Craft Fair Design the most creative alien costume with tin foil, black trash bags, and saran wrap. You could win a prize! Join in the Alien Battle and power up at the Alien Refueling Station. On Sunday, we ll be having a Craft Fair. Craft items, produce, and beauty products are welcome. June 30-July 2 July Fourth Celebration Be entertained by American Made Band on Saturday night while enjoying some burgers right off the grill! Be entertained by the Oney s on Sunday. Decorate your golf cart or bike in red, white, and blue as we parade through the campground. Don t forget to bring a dish to the potluck on Sunday! Western Hoedown Howdy y all! We look forward to seein y all in your cowboy hats and boots for a rompin good time! We hope you ll mosey up to the town of Wilmington to join in the fun at the Clinton County Fair! The Amazing Race Join us in the bicycle obstacle course and golf cart/bicycle scavenger hunt! We ll have a day full of bicycle and golf cart races to keep you wondering if you re coming or going! Christmas in July Ho Ho Ho! Get out those Christmas decorations and dress up your campsite for a chance to win a prize. We ll decorate our golf carts and bikes for a special campground parade. Don t forget to buy a $5 gift for the Brown Bag Bingo! Hawaiian Luau Aloooohaaa!! Dress up in your best Muumuu, grass skirt, or island attire for the whole day and join us for the Hawaiian Luau Potluck with Karaoke! Later, we watch the beautiful Sky Lanterns take off to the blue sky. Blast to the Past It s always fun to revert to the past for some good old-fashioned fun. So, bring a t-shirt, scarf, headband, or socks to tie-dye. Enjoy some delicious root beer floats and let s see if you still have those hula-hooping skills! Chocolate Lover s Weekend Ohh for the Love of Chocolate! Bring your favorite chocolate dish to the Chocolate Lover s Dessert Potluck Social, join us in the Chocolate Putt Putt Golf Tournament, and don t forget the edible craft dirt worms!! Pirates Ahoy! Ahoy there, Matey!! Everyone wear your swashbuckling gear this weekend! Then, join us with Capturing the Flag, swabbing the deck, and searching for the elusive treasure!! Back to School Special Yes, it s that time again!! But, don t get down in the dumps about it!! Join us in some fun times. Battle in our water color squirt gun war! We ll have some fun recalling our summer vacation and journaling it in a fun way to share with classmates, while chillin out with some delicious snacks! September 4 Labor Day Weekend Be entertained this weekend by American Made Band and Lighthouse! Join us for some Labor Day fun with a Slip n Slide contest for adults and kids, a burger burn, and the last Kraft Fair of the season! Again, all you Krafter s get all your creative wares ready! We expect a good turn out! Enjoy the Member Appreciation event. September 8-10 Clinton County Corn Festival Join the locals in the town of Wilmington at the Clinton County Fair Grounds as they celebrate the harvest and our agricultural heritage as we honor one of the area s biggest industries with a three-day extravaganza. The festival features antique farm machinery, a parade, games, all types of food made of corn, a quilt show, musical entertainment, and much, much more! September Oktoberfest Zinzinnati Travel to Cincinnati to take part in the world s largest Chicken Dance! Oktoberfest Zinzinnati showcases the rich German heritage of Southwest Ohio, as well as tasty samples of German-style music, food and beer. October Sauerkraut Festival Travel to the town of Waynesville for the annual Sauerkraut Festival. Enjoy shopping at over 450 vendors and trying unique food including sauerkraut pizza and sauerkraut brownies! October Halloween Spooktacular! Be entertained with our spooky fun, carnival-type atmosphere with games and prizes. Later we ll have a Best Decorated Site contest, trick-or-treating and join us at the Halloween Potluck Party for some howling good fun and costume contest. Arrowhead W1530 Arrowhead Rd. Wisconsin Dells, WI May 5-7 Camping Kickoff Weekend Paint a camping t-shirt craft, play kickball, make-your-own trail mix, nature hike, and chalk mural fun on the tennis courts. Mother s Day This weekend is for Moms, Motherin-Laws and Grandmas. Flowers for Mom at check-in. Enjoy Omelets in a Bag breakfast, Mother and child mini-golf, Sundae Bar and All-about- Mom Trivia. May Automotion in the Dells Kids Create-your-own Hot Rod craft and Kids Hot Rod Parade around the campground (pit stops for treats). We will also be serving delicious root beer floats. Enjoy a weekend full of fun! Including a hayride, decorate your own patriotic cookies, patriotic craft, delicious s mores, Wiffle Ball Baseball, Aqua Zumba, Candy Bar Bingo, Sundae bar, Tic Tac Toe Frisbee, Spoons game, Movie in the theater, and decorate your bikes and golf carts for the parade! View the Memorial Day mural, United We Stand and be entertained by the DJ on Saturday night. Join us for our special event., Club Blazer*, and Taste of the Dells Weekend Viva Italia!! Put together an Italian craft, bring a dish for the Viva Italia Potluck, and have fun on the hayride, plus Aqua Zumba and Leaning Tower of Jenga. Taste of the Dells Join us for the edible craft, Sundae bar, chocolate syrup Slip N Slide, Aqua Zumba, hayride, movie in the theater, beach ball volleyball, and the adultsonly Wisconsin Wine Tasting. /Ronald McDonald Water-Slide-Athon How well do you know your Dad? Find out in the All about My Dad Trivia! Treat Dad to the Dad s Day Cookout with brats, dogs and kraut. Enjoy the father and child mini-golf, Sundae Bar, hayride, movie in the theater, and Aqua Zumba. Easter at Arrowhead The Easter Bunny pays a visit to Arrowhead! Hayride with the Easter Bunny, Easter pillowcase craft, Easter bunny hopping contest and Easter Egg Hunt. June 30-July 4 July 4th Weekend Celebration Celebrate Independence Day by decorating your bikes and golf carts with red, white, and blue! We ll have a parade led by the Grand Marshal and Princess. Enjoy patriotic sundaes, flag football, a firework craft, root beer floats, glow-in-the dark hayride, a holiday hunt, and red, white, and blue relay races! Don t forget s mores at the bonfire, movie in the theater, Aqua Zumba, and DJ entertainment. Water-Works Weekend Take advantage of the Noah s Ark Waterpark Special. Have fun with the water-lover s craft, hayride, movie in the theater and Aqua Zumba. Be prepared to get soaked during the water gun fight, dollar diving, water balloon games, and Best Belly-Flop Contest. Enjoy Slushie Fest! Hawaiian Luau Aloha! Participate in the fun tropical craft, musical beach towel game, Kimo Says hula game, and banana splits in the Lodge! We ll be having a Hawaiian Luau with great entertainment! Christmas in July Merry Christmas! Santa will be here! Decorate your site (prizes) and join the gift exchange. Paint a Christmas t-shirt and try to win the Snowman Wrapping contest and candy cane races. If you have been good, Santa will arrive! Plan for a fun gift exchange. Birthday Party Bonanza Celebrate your birthday with DIY Cupcakes, birthday party games, birthday craft and birthday cake and ice cream! Don t forget to bring a dish for our Weenie Roast Potluck. Wild West Cowboy Celebration Wear your best Cowpoke Duds! You won t want to miss the Cowkids craft, There s a Snake in my Boot game, Sarsaparilla floats, Needle in a Haystack game, Hoedown Throwdown dance or hayride. Wisconsin WineFest Celebration Enjoy the Wisconsin Wine Tasting for adults. The whole family will enjoy the hayride, summertime craft, KanJam Frisbee, milk and cookies, Yahtzee game, and glow-in-the-dark parade to the theater for a movie. Doing the Decades Weekend 50s 60s 70s 80s Dress up in the garb of your favorite decade and join us for a groovy craft, SPUD game, Sundae Bar, UNO card game, and Decades Dance. Rest and Relaxation Weekend Enjoy a nice relaxing weekend at Arrowhead! We ll be having a hayride, movie in the theater, Aqua Zumba, kids craft, 2 for 1 mini-golf, root beer floats, and a Bunco dice game. MIDWEST Wisconsin

51 MIDWEST Wisconsin Arrowhead Continued Labor Day Weekend Bash Celebrate Labor Day with us! Don t miss the Sundae Bar, root beer floats, foot fishing for marbles, shuffleboard, paint a t-shirt, volleyball, hayride, basketball games, Aqua Zumba, movie in the theater, end of summer craft and the DJ Entertainment. Join us for our special event. September 8-10 Tailgate Potluck Party Wear your favorite team gear, bring a dish to pass, and bring your tailgate/ party games. We ll also have a surprise attraction! September Wo-Zha-Wa Weekend Enjoy roasted corn, brats, dogs, and burgers. After a busy day shopping in the Dells, join us for a quiet and relaxing evening. September Halloween Bring your site decorations and costumes for a fun-filled weekend! Paint a Trick-or-Treat bag and Trick-or- Treat around the campground. We ll be having a Costume Ball and children s costume judging (prizes). Ride the haunted hayrides and try going through the Spooky Maze. Be entertained by KJ and the Crew. September 29-October 1 Annual s Appreciation Dinner Party for Annuals Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. October 6-8 Chili Cook-Off Weekend Bring your favorite batch of chili. Judging will be done by everyone! Vote for the best. Prizes will be awarded. October Autumn Harvest Fest in the Dells Join all the fun activities in downtown Wisconsin Dells. Enjoy Arrowhead during our closing weekend. Plymouth Rock Hwy. 67N Plymouth, WI Mother s Day This weekend is for Moms, Mothers-in law, Grandmas, and Great Grandmas. Make a special gift and card to show your appreciation and treat them to a wine and canvas painting party! May Earth Day Weekend Come celebrate our beautiful planet with educational and fun activities about our Mother Earth. Memorial Day Enjoy a three night weekend and celebrate our veterans by decorating your bikes, golf carts, and strollers in red, white, and blue and join us in our annual parade. Friday night Sound and Light DJ and Saturday night live music. Membership Appreciation Ice Cream Social Saturday. Under the Sea Weekend Get creative with some ocean arts and crafts. School s Out; Kids Rule Kids will enjoy bounce house, slide, canvas painting and a few extra surprises. Ice Cream Social to celebrate another completed school year! Father s Day This weekend is for Dads, Fathers-in law, Grandpas, and Great Grandpas. Make a special gift and card for him to show your appreciation and join in our miniature bowling tournaments. Carnival Weekend Carnival Day on Saturday with classic carnival games like duck pond, ping pong fishbowl toss, ring toss, balloon darts, dunk tank and so much more. Live music Saturday night by Dave Steffen. June 30-July 2 Fourth of July Celebrating our country s birthday with parade and horseshoes, DJ Friday by Sound and Light night and live performance Saturday night by Mt Olive. Jurassic Park Weekend Have some fun with a live reptile show that is educational for all. Make a dinosaur craft and be a part of an archeological dig for treasures. Craft Fair Local crafters and campers will display their crafty talents. Pool Party with DJ Saturday afternoon with Just for Fun. Christmas at the ROCK Breakfast with Santa and participate in the Site Decorating contest. Make crafts, enjoy our Saturday pool party with DJ Just for Fun, and all our jolly fun holiday activities. Country Western Lasso your friends and dust off your boots for our Saturday live performance by Run Carolina Band. Wet and Wild Water activities the entire weekend and enjoy a Saturday pool party with DJ Just for Fun. It s Plymouth Rock s traditional Water Parade. Come Fly with Me Kites, planes, Frisbees and more! Rock of Ages Roll on in for the Saturday Car, Motorcycle, and Golf Cart Show. Saturday night live performance by Deuces Wild. Halloween Spook your way through Plymouth Rock during trick-or-treating. The haunted trail will be a screaming fun time. Zombie Cash Cart and a Scarecrow Building contest and site decorating. Labor Day Enjoy the weekend long rummage sales. Friday night Sound and Light DJ performs and Riding Shotgun will be performing Saturday evening. Membership Appreciation Ice Cream Social Saturday. September 8-10 Thank You Seasonals Traditional Thank you Celebration for our Seasonals. Tranquil Timbers 3668 Grondin Rd. Sturgeon Bay, WI This weekend is all about Mom! Make a gift for Mom during crafts and then let s treat Mom to a fun afternoon! Tea at 3 p.m. with treats and some relaxing time! Free coffee and donuts in the office Sunday morning for Mom! May Armed Services Appreciation Weekend As a former or active member of the U.S. Military, we would like to thank you for your service. Veterans come and stay with us free this weekend. This weekend, don t forget to thank your servicemen for all they have done for us! Join us for some activities on Saturday and bring your running shoes with you for some outdoor military games! May Memorial Day and Member Appreciation Weekend Join us for three nights of fun, fun, fun! Opening weekend for the pool! We will kick off this weekend with an outdoor movie Friday night, wagon rides through the campground, crafts, bike decorating, and a bike parade. Saturday night, join us for entertainment by Just 4 Fun DJ!, Club Blazer*, and Fairytale and Superhero Weekend Join us for a special Superhero Weekend! Then let s run some Superhero Games and we will end the day with a movie under the pavilion in our favorite jammies! (Let s bring the pillows and blankets and have a PJ movie night!) Schools out! It s Tranquil Timber s 11th Anniversary so come and join in our water games and more throughout the day! Also we want to give something back for all the kids hard work so bring us your report cards for a special treat! Join us Saturday night for Entertainment by Bubba G! This weekend is all about DAD! Friday night we will have an outdoor movie at the pavilion. Make a gift for Dad during crafts and then Father and Kiddos join us in building boats to sail. You will have a chance to build the boat with Dad and then we will have a course set up to hold a boat race! Sunday, join us for free coffee and donuts for Dad in the store! Easter at Tranquil Timbers Join us Friday Night under the pavilion for a movie! Saturday, come on down and see if you can find the Easter Bunny! Kids come on down in the morning and decorate eggs with us and then let s all get together for the 1st Tranquil Timbers Easter Egg Hunt! Join us in the afternoon for Wine & Canvas. (Sign up is required as space is limited) Join us Saturday night for Entertainment by Bubba G! June 30-July 2 Fourth of July Weekend Let s celebrate our nation s birthday! Friday night, join us for a movie under the pavilion! We will have a Site Decorating contest, Bike Decorating contest, wagon rides and more! There will be a bake/craft/rummage sale by site. Tiki Bar Party put on by Brian Blahnik and crew on Saturday afternoon. Join us Sunday for the Ice Cream Social on the pool deck where the Site Decorating contest winners will be announced, and then join us that evening for entertainment by Just 4 Fun! Check out the numerous local fireworks displays and everything Door County has to offer! Hawaiian Luau Tranquil Timbers invites you and your family to come and relax with a weekend full of fun in the sun! Start with an outdoor movie at the pavilion Friday night. Saturday, let s start the day off with water games! (Adults don t be afraid to join us!) Bring the family down for a poolside party Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. Don t forget your swimsuits! Join us Saturday night for Entertainment by Modern Day Drifters from 7 to 10 p.m. Christmas in July HO, HO, HO! String up the lights and hang up the stockings, because it is Christmas at Tranquil Timbers! There will be a Site Decorating contest with prizes. Kids, make your own ornaments! Santa will be here to visit all the good little boys and girls on Saturday. Take a wagon ride with Santa around the campground, join us for a Christmas party Saturday afternoon, then Saturday night, join us at 7 p.m. for the Polka Band (one week early this year)! MIDWEST Wisconsin

52 MIDWEST Wisconsin Tranquil Trails Continued Seasonal Appreciation Weekend Friday night, join us for an outdoor movie under the pavilion. Lunch will be served on Saturday at noon under the Pavilion (sorry this lunch is for our seasonal guests only.) Germanfest/Oktoberfest Weekend Come join us for a weekend of fun! We will have a Friday night movie at the pavilion. Saturday join us for a brat fry, we will provide brats, buns, and soda; you bring your favorite sides to share! Join us Saturday afternoon for Wine & Canvas! (Sign up is required as space is limited.) 80s/90s Rock Party and Game Show Weekend We will have a Friday night movie at the pavilion. Saturday afternoon join us for a fun Rock DJ and Game Show Party at the pavilion hosted by Brian Blahnik. Dress like a rock star and play fun game shows for prizes. This will be lots of fun! Western Weekend Yee-haw! Grab your straw hats, cowboy boots, and get ready for a little Country Western tradition! We will have a Friday night movie at the pavilion. Saturday, we will have a corn roast, watermelon, roping competition, horseshoe tournament, and more! Join us Saturday night for Entertainment by The Roving Scallywags! Carnival Weekend Join us for a trip back to the past. Remember it with cotton candy and hot dogs. Play the old-fashioned carnival games and some new ones too. We will have a Friday night movie at the pavilion. Saturday, we will serve hot dogs, chips, and soda for $1, and Knots for Profit the balloon guy will be here in the afternoon, followed by Just 4 Fun DJ Saturday night spinning some tunes at the Pavilion. End of Summer Bash Let s give the kids one last weekend to kick back and relax and burn off the summer energy. Friday night, join us for an outdoor movie under the pavilion. Saturday, join us for a pool party put on by Just 4 Fun! Saturday afternoon let s get the kids together for their very own Canvas Painting class! (Sign up is required as space is limited.) September 1-3 Labor Day and Membership Appreciation Weekend We have lots of activities and fun planned all weekend long. Friday night, join us for an outdoor movie under the pavilion. Join us Saturday morning for our Olympic games followed by entertainment by Just 4 Fun DJ in the evening! September 8-10 Halloween Weekend There will be a Site Decorating contest, trick-or-treating, pumpkin painting, a Halloween party and more! Best costumes will receive prizes; pets can enter the costume contest too! Saturday night entertainment by Just 4 Fun DJ! September Fall Fest Door County truly has a beautiful fall season. Enjoy an outdoor movie on Friday. Saturday, wagon rides and apple cider and pie. Yukon Trails N County Rd. Lyndon Station, WI May 5-7 Cinco de Mayo and First Fish Fry First Friday Fish and Shrimp Fry. On Saturday, late lunch featuring Walking Tacos on us! Sunday, enjoy a full breakfast. Bring your Mom to our delicious Fish Fry on Friday. Free train rides and Putt Putt golf all weekend for all! Saturday, we will treat Moms to our homemade Yukon Mac & Cheese Lunch. Moms get a surprise at lunch on Saturday! First Outdoor Movie on Saturday. Sunday, we re serving pancakes and sausage all u can eat. May National Peace Officers and Armed Forces Appreciation Weekend Firemen, Armed Services, and Police Officers are our Special Guests! Our special guests receive a buy one night/get the second night free for tent or water and electric sites. Outdoor Movie on Saturday. Many other specials will apply, including free train rides and food specials for our special guests! On Sunday, service personnel eat free at the All You Can Eat Buffet! May Wisconsin Dells AutoMotion Car Show All day Saturday and Sunday, enjoy the cars and shows in the Dells. Memorial Weekend Bash This patriotic weekend will be filled with picnics, parades, a flag ceremony, cookouts, root beer floats, and more fun. Join us on Friday, May 26, for our Friday Fish Fry (we will deliver to your campsite) and homemade donuts all weekend. Don t miss our A. U. C. E. Breakfast Buffet on both Saturday and Sunday. In appreciation of ALL Thousand Trails Members, Yukon s Saturday Buffet is on us. Don t forget about the Dig site and movies for the kids and family., Club Blazer, and Wing Ding Fest Don t miss this amazing, fun, and educational weekend as we celebrate Thousand Trails two nationwide recreation programs: Walk the Trails and Club Blazer! Walk Yukon s Trails and our majestic, wooded property. Our Sandhill Cranes should be back as well as many other wildlife to view. Saturday, WING Cookout. BOOYA FEED! Campers and guests donate a small portion of food to help this campground -wide cookout. All foods will be blended into the finest dinner stew/soup you have ever eaten. Please, NO fish, wild game, eggs or hot dogs! Sign up in advance at the MilePost with your food to help fill the kettle. Dadz Dayz Fishin Contest Saturday, fishing contest with Dads and treat Dad to lunch. Dads enjoy a loaded Brat and/or Hot Dog Bar at Wonder Lake, our treat! Order up a root beer float for $3. All Dads ride the train and play mini-golf free all weekend. Also, a surprise for Daddy on Sunday. Don t forget movie on Saturday night! YT Flea Market with Bake Sale and Pasta Potluck Sell your wares or baked goods! Any vendors are welcome but all flea market contributors must sign up! Bring your favorite pasta dish to share for 5 p.m. (ish) supper. Please sign up at the MP to help us fill all of the food groups. Pasta, pasta, and more pasta! Okay, salad and desserts, too. July 1-4 Patriotic Weekend You will have a blast at our many fun-filled activities and food events. This year, all new corn roast! We will be serving pizzas, fish fry, brats and wienee roast, pulled pork dinner, and two days of all you can eat breakfast buffet! Join your friends during the new Cornhole Tourney and the Horseshoe Tournament. Enjoy one of our many trains rides. Don t miss out on the parade with golf carts, bikes, dressed up pets, and fire trucks. Check daily itinerary for exact schedule of events. Corn Roast and BYOCD All you can eat corn on the cob compliments of your YT staff! We provide the corn, you bring your own chocolate dessert to share! No carry-outs, please. Luau Yukon Style Aloha! Join us for a hog roast dinner on Saturday night followed by a dance. Shave Icee Snow cones are here!! DJ Entertainment Best Aloha attire and best OHANA site. Participate in the decoration contest! HUGE Hawaiian Feast! Merry Yukon Christmas Santa is in the park! HO, HO, HO! Enjoy site decorating, watermelon feed, and cookie decorating with Santa. Family Fun Day Enjoy Family Fun Day! We will offer family games, pick a duck, ring toss, and more. Don t miss cotton candy, snow cones, and tons of family fun! Chili Challenge Tailgate Party Sport your favorite team colors, uniforms, and banners while showing off your best chili! All chili welcome including white, chicken, Fire House etc. Also, bring your best dessert dish to share! Kids Days Lots of kids events including root beer floats, hot dog feed, snow cones, and Ralph s breakfast buffet! Fitness exercises on the prairie, weenie roast, s mores, and so much more! Includes all train rides and unlimited Putt Putt. Kids, get a wristband for $5 to have full access. Don t forget the Kidz Movie at dusk! Mexican Fiesta Mexican Fiesta Potluck. Great hit last year and it s back again. Don t miss out on the fun! Labor Day Weekend Pool Party and Family Fair Fun, fun, fun in the sun, sun, sun! Bean bag toss tournament, pool party, foods on a stick, County Fair Ticket Games, cotton candy, snow cones, ring toss, pick a duck and more. Serving Roast Beef Dinner in a cup! September WO-ZHA-WA Days Wisconsin Dells Fall Festival with free family activities. September Campers Thanksgiving, Pumpkin Pie Potluck, and Warrens Cranfest in Warrens, WI Enjoy a Thanksgiving Potluck on Saturday. We have the hot turkey dinner and sides, you bring the pie of your choice! Three days of cranberry treats, exhibitors, vendors and more in Warrens just a brief 40 minute drive from Yukon. September 29-October 1 Halloween Weekend Booo! Scary breakfast buffet and trick-or-treating. Site decorating contests and free pumpkin painting for the kids! Spooky Trail opens Saturday at dark. Huge bonfire with a scary family movie and more spooky fun! October 6-8 Camper Appreciation Day Our Yukon Trails staff will be showing you some love with this feast! October Closing Weekend Final times for the season with our friends. February 1 Winter Get-Together Come on back for a weekend to visit and have dinner with Ralph and his family! Catch up on our winter and get ready for the new season. More details to follow. MIDWEST Wisconsin

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