Theme Weekends
Search by region to find a complete schedule of events at
your next Thousand Trails or Outdoor World destination.

Circle M
April 4-6: Spring Fever Frenzy Weekend
Come find a pot of gold at the end of the Circle M rainbow. Join in on our treasure hunt and rainbow tie-dyeing.

April 11-13: Happy Un-Birthday to You!
Come and celebrate your birthday with us this weekend. Enjoy some birthday cake, games and presents.

April 18-20: Show Me the Green
We are going to decorate our recycling cans, gather trash (the person who gathers the most wins a prize), and then we will learn a little about nature. Make sure to bring your snorkels to find and identify the whales, but don’t let the shark bite you!

April 25-27: Candy Land Weekend
Do you like the game Candy Land? Sign up to play in our people-size Candy Land game. Other activities include a candy scramble, piñata and guessing games.

May 2-4: Up, Up and Away Weekend
We will make kites, pinwheels, airplanes and wind chimes. Attach a message to a balloon, and we will journal the wind speed and direction for the day to see how far it might go.

May 9-11: Marvelous Mothers Weekend
Stop in at the activity room to make a gift for Mom while she gets a manicure and enjoys pool time set aside just for her. Then you can join us for a potluck dinner made by Dad.

May 16-18: Pirate Adventure Weekend
Yo, ho, ho! Walk the plank, sink the ship and dig for some treasure.

May 23-25: Memorial Day Weekend
Kick off the weekend with our annual yard sale. Get your treasures together, this event will be held at your sites. Our first craft fair of the year will be held this weekend also.

May 30-1: Wild World of Sports Weekend
Get your head in the game! Enjoy swimming, basketball, baseball and lots of other  games and activities.

June 6-8: Wild West Weekend
Ride ‘em cowboy! Don’t miss the shootout at the OK Corral, blacksmith demonstrations, chili-cooking contest and more. Sign up for our horseshoe tournament, and then you can relax on a horse-drawn wagon ride.

June 13-15: Dad’s Days of Summer
Enjoy a fun-filled weekend for dads. Participate in our golf tournament, fly fishing, archery and poker games.

June 20-22: Rock Around the Clock
Bring your old cars or any other memorabilia to help us remember the good old days. Enjoy some fries and milk shakes at our drive-in. Evening music will be played by DJ Midnight Rebel. Love Elvis? Sign up to participate in our Elvis look-alike contest.

June 27-29: ‘70s and ‘80s Weekend
Come dressed from the ‘70s and ‘80s at our disco night. Join in our trivia games and don’t forget to bring a pair of jeans and a    t-shirt so we can decorate them before the dance.

July 4-6: All-American Fourth of July
Come and revel in our red, white, and blue pride. Bring your bicycles or little wagons and decorate them for the bike parade. Make a splash at the first pool party of the year with DJ Midnight Rebel.

July 11-13: Second Annual Car Show
Food, fun, contests and music for everyone. Bring your pinewood derby cars or make them here and race to the finish. Trophies or ribbons for all participates will be given at our bonfire.

July 18-20: Carnival Weekend
Did you have a blast at our carnival last year? This one will be even bigger and better, with lots of games, activities, food and a petting zoo.

July 25-27: Pet Paradise Weekend
Bring your pets for a weekend of fun! We will have a pet obstacle course, pet groomers, treat making and of course, the favorite pet look-alike contest. Make sure you bring a picture of you and your pet, or when you register sign up to have your picture taken. We will vote on the winner with proceeds going to the K-Pets Therapy Group.

August 1-3: Game Show Weekend
Enjoy games? Become a contestant in Circle M Deal or No Deal, Campground Identity, and Can you Remember the Lyrics?

August 8-10: Beach Bum Weekend
No shirt, no shoes, no problem. Join us for some terrific fun in the sun. Sand volleyball, hula lessons and lots of water relay races. Enjoy some roasted pig and corn on the cob at our annual pig roast. Sit back and enjoy some music and swimming at the evening pool party with DJ Midnight Rebel.

August 22-24: School Daze Weekend
Summer is winding down and school must begin. Earn tickets by participating in activities and games throughout the day (or purchase extra at the trading post). We will have a Chinese auction at the end of the day and you can buy school items.

August 29-31: Labor Day Weekend
One last good weekend fling. Want to know how many dips of ice cream it takes to make a 30-foot banana split? Come see us this weekend and we will have the answer.

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Gateway To Cape Cod
April 11-13: Welcome Back
Welcome back, campers! After a long winter it’s finally time to start a new camping season. Let’s just enjoy that first campfire and barbecue, and we can clean up the campground next weekend.

April 18-20: Earth Day
In honor of Earth Day, let’s all get together and clean up what Old Man Winter has left behind. Make a resolution to be more environmentally friendly by recycling this camping season.

April 25-27: Springfest
Spring has sprung upon us again! Enjoy a ride in the country or around the campground to see all the renewal that nature has for us. Check out the spring festivals going on in the surrounding area.

May 2-4: Culture Weekend
Let’s celebrate our diverse backgrounds with food! Prepare your favorite ethnic dish, enough for six, to share at a potluck dinner Saturday. Yours might be the biggest hit!

May 9-11: Mother’s Day Weekend
We honor all mothers, grandmothers and mothers-to-be this weekend. Join us for our annual Mother’s Day tea on Saturday afternoon.

May 16-18: Armed Forces Weekend
In honor of all those who have served or are serving in the military, we salute you! Join us for a social hour on Saturday as we show our appreciation for your dedication to our country.

May 23-25: Memorial Day Weekend
It’s time to remember and honor our fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives. Fly a flag this weekend as you reflect on this great gift of freedom given to you. This is also the unofficial start of the camping season, so be sure to visit with friends and family. Enjoy our first Saturday night entertainment of the season.

May 30-June 1: Time Out Weekend
May 31 is National Time Out Day. Take time to play with kids, visit Grandma or read a good book. Do something you just never seem to have the time to do.

June 6-8: Pet Weekend
Bring your pet to show off in our pet parade on Saturday. There will be special treats for all our pet friends who participate. Entertainment Saturday night.

June 13-15: Father’s Day Weekend
Honor Dad this weekend by making him a special gift. Spend some quality time around the campfire with him and thank him for all he has done for you.

June 20-22: School’s Out and Summer’s In
Say goodbye to school and hello to summer fun! Sleep late and enjoy leisurely days of bike riding, swimming in the pool and playing games with your friends.

June 27-29: Outdoor Games And Sports
Enjoy a weekend filled with soccer, baseball, basketball, bocce, volleyball, horseshoes, shuffleboard and more!

July 4-6: Red, White and Blue
Fly an American flag! Decorate your site and sign up for the contest. Win a cool prize if you’re one of the top three decorators! See local fireworks and a parade. There will be entertainment on Saturday.

July 11-13: Western Weekend
Put on your boots and western gear. Bring the kids for pony rides in the afternoon, then have a steak dinner with us (purchase your tickets in advance). We’ll line dance the night away with entertainment.

July 18-20: Oldies Weekend
Dig out your polyester pantsuits, poodle skirts and saddle shoes. Anything in the back of the closet from the ‘50s to the ‘70s. Dance with us to great old classics on Saturday night.
                                       
July 25-27: Christmas In July
Decorate your site and sign up for the contest to see who has the best Christmas display! Make ornaments to keep or hang on our tree. Watch for Santa, he may be in our area on vacation. Entertainment Saturday night.

August 1-3: Folk Weekend
Tie-dye a t-shirt. Bring your own or buy one for a small fee. Guaranteed hours of fun for the entire family. There will be a DJ playing folk and rock music.

August 8-10: Carnival Weekend
Join the fun! Bring the entire family for a day filled with games, prizes, moon bounce, clowns, face painting, popcorn and snow cones. After all that, enjoy the entertainment at night.

August 15-17: Luau Weekend
Wear your brightest Hawaiian shirt and complement it with a lei! Attend a great luau dinner (buy tickets in advance), then limbo and dance the night away!

August 22-24: Back To School
Where did the summer go? We were having so much fun! Come to our back-to-school scavenger hunt and enjoy entertainment with summer friends Saturday night.

August 29-31: Labor Day Weekend
This may be the end of summer, but we aren’t done yet! Enjoy a long weekend of campfires, cookouts and relaxation. Entertainment on the weekend, too!

September 5-8: Apple-Peach Weekend
Take a ride to Acushnet and surrounding towns for their annual festivals. Enjoy the fine foods and crafts they have to offer and bring some back for dessert around the campfire.

September 12-14: Bring A Guest Weekend
Have a friend, neighbor or family member visit your site for the day, or better yet stay the night. Introduce them to the wonderful world of camping. We always have room for anyone who wants to join our campground.

September 19-21 Leaves Are Falling
Get out to enjoy the colorful changes of the scenery. Warm up by campfires as the air gets brisk at night.

September 26-28: Indoor Games
Join us for classic board games like Yahtzee, Clue, Sorry and Monopoly. Don’t miss our pool and pingpong tournaments. Winners get prizes!

October 3-5: It’s Getting Chilly Outside
Let’s warm up with a potluck dinner! Make your favorite casserole or pot of chili, enough to feed six. We’ll have great food and conversation.

October 10-12: Columbus Day Weekend
Last long weekend of our camping season! Dance the night away with entertainment Saturday night.

October 17-19: Halloween Weekend
Ghosts and goblins are lurking about again! Read ghost stories around the campfire. Go on a haunted hayride. Site-decoration contest with prizes and a spooky party.

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Gettysburg Farm
May 23-26: Memorial Day Weekend
Join us for the first big camping weekend of the season. The pool will be open, there’ll be a live band Saturday evening and a DJ dance Sunday evening. And don’t forget all the baby farm animals at our barnyard petting zoo!

June 6-8: Street Rod Weekend
The York Fairgrounds will be hosting one of the largest street rod shows in the country. More than 4,000 classic rods will be cruising the area. If you’re a car enthusiast be sure to mark your calendar for this event.

June 20-22: Kick Off Summer Weekend
Enjoy a refreshing swim, a challenging mini-golf game or just kick back and relax. Green grass, beautiful flowers, lots of farm animals and friends…that’s what Gettysburg Farm is about.

July 11-13: Christmas in July
Kids can take a ride on Santa’s “rein-pony” or climb aboard big Rosie (our draft horse). We’ll be baking cookies, making Christmas cards, stringing popcorn and much more. Don’t forget to decorate your site for our annual contest.

July 25-27: Carnival Flea Market
Enjoy carnival games, a moon bounce and lots of food. Set up your treasures at the flea market by the pool on Saturday. Pig out at the first pig roast of the season, complete with homemade baked beans and our farm-grown baked potatoes. Enjoy the sounds of a live band playing outside Saturday afternoon.

August 15-17: Luau Weekend
Enjoy a tropical getaway at the farm. Activities this weekend will include lei-making, a hula contest and a Saturday evening dance. The feature event will be our pig roast potluck, so bring your favorite dish to share with your friends.

August 29-September 1: Labor Day Weekend
The final big bash of the summer is here. Enjoy a final dip in the pool, tie-dyeing t-shirts, hayrides, pony rides and more. There will be live entertainment both Saturday and Sunday evenings.

October 10-13: Columbus Day Weekend
Lots to do in the fall, both here and nearby. Saturday evening will feature the last pig roast potluck of the season. You’ll want to visit nearby South Mountain Fairgrounds for the spectacular Apple Harvest Festival, a huge attraction.

October 24-26: Halloween Weekend
Our closing weekend is one of the best. There’ll be pumpkin carving and a kids’ costume party followed by trick-or-treating. If you dare, our haunted barn will be scaring you Saturday evening. Don’t miss this one, its one spooktacular weekend!

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Harbor View
May 9-11: Mom’s Weekend
Let’s make moms feel special all weekend. We’ll decorate cookies and then have a special afternoon tea for everyone.

May 16-18: Home Again For the Summer
We’ll have a cleanup weekend, beautifying the whole campground. After all that hard work we’ll enjoy a nice potluck cookout (hot dogs and burgers provided).

May 23-25: Memorial Day Weekend
Let’s wave our flags high this weekend. We’ll have a mini-golf tournament with prizes and the first swim for the season

June 13-15: Dad’s Weekend
Let’s go fishing with Dad; biggest fish wins a prize!

June 27-29: Bicycle Poker Run
The Second Annual Bicycle Poker Run for families will be held this weekend, and lots of prizes will be awarded.

July 4-6: Fourth of July Weekend
We’ll have a traditional backyard picnic potluck. We’ll supply the meat, everyone bring a dish. Come to our family pool party Saturday night and meet fellow campers, participate in pool games and enjoy a refreshing watermelon snack.

July 25-27: Christmas Weekend
Participate in the site-decorating contest. Decorate your site with lots of Christmas color and see who wins the prize.

August 8-10: Noodle Weekend
We’ll have all kind of contests for you in the pool using your pool noodles. We’ll also have noodle crafts and noodle bingo.

August 29-31: Labor Day Weekend
Bring the entire family down to the barbecue by the pool. Great food and an opportunity to meet many fellow campers.

September 12-14: Artist Weekend
We’ll provide the chalk and you’ll provide the creativity. Come chalk the pavilion floor. We’ll also have a coloring contest for the kids.

September 19-21: Get ready for Halloween!
We’ll have a costume parade, treat-or-treating, pumpkin carving and a hayride.

October 3-5: Chilly Weekend
Are you prepared for the fall and winter season? We’ll have a chili cookoff and potluck.

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Lake And Shore
March 21-23: Peter Cottontail’s Hippity-Hoppity Easter
Easter egg hunt for all ages, bunny hunt, jellybean count, arts and crafts, annual potluck dinner, visit and get pictures with the Easter Bunny, plus a dance party with DJ Sonya.

April 4-6: Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Many of the opening day games will be shown on the big screen. We will have the season’s first softball game and a home
run derby.

April 18-20: Kid Kool’s Environmental Awareness
Highway cleanup, save-the-earth coloring contest, visit with Kid Kool, scavenger hunt and dance party with DJ Sonya.

May 2-4: Wacky ‘80s Weekend
Biggest hair contest, ‘80s trivia and tons of great ‘80s music with DJ Sonya

May 9-11: Mother’s Day Weekend
Mother and daughter crafts show, pancake breakfast for the moms, shopping trip to the Delaware Outlets and dance with DJ Sonya.

May 16-18: Spring Has Sprung
Singles horseshoes, softball game, water park and pool open (weather permitting) and dance party with DJ Sonya.

May 23-25: Memorial Weekend
All water activities open, pool party with DJ Sonya, rock and alternative sounds of the Right Hand Red Band, Due South country band and a horseshoes tourney.

May 30-June 1: Neptune’s Wet ‘n’ Wild Weekend
Speed-slide contest, water volleyball, greased pig, water balloon toss, karaoke and dance party with DJ Sonya. Don’t miss all the wild fun!

June 6-8: Get Off Your Can, Man
Get up and do the Walk for Fitness Program, CPR and first-aid demo, dance party with DJ Sonya.

June 13-15: Fisherman’s Frolic and Father’s Day Weekend
Deep sea fishing trip, father/son horseshoe tourney, beach bonfire and a dance party with DJ Sonya, to name a few fun things going on.

June 20-22: Carnival at the Shore
Join us for tasty carnival-style food and games, a dunking booth for charity, an appearance by Kid Kool and dance party with DJ Sonya.

June 27-29: Jersey Shore Beach Party
Four-man beach volleyball tourney, beach bonfire, Mr. Lake and Shore contest, beach touch football and a beach party with DJ Sonya.

July 4-6: Hooray for the Red, White and Blue
Pool party with DJ Sonya, rock and alternative sounds of the Right Hand Red Band, plus Due South country band and local fireworks in Ocean City and Wildwood.

July 11-13: Greek Toga Party
The best and most creative toga contest, root beer-chugging contest, Greek games on the beach and a super fun beach party with DJ.

July 18-20: Jamaican Me Crazy, Man
Join us for Caribbean sounds on the pool deck with DJ Sonya, live reggae sounds on the beach with Jimmy C’s beach party and a toasty beach bonfire.

July 25-27: Extreme Sports and Camper Weekend
Pitch-a-tent contest, campfire-building contest, corn-chucking contest, triathlon, crazy camper Olympics and Top 40 sounds from the Siren Band.

August 1-3: Fabulous ‘50s Do Wop
Sounds from the ‘50s, ‘60s and more at the pool deck with DJ Sonya, root beer-float social, plus Bill Turner and Blue Smoke Band playing all your favorite oldies.

August 8-10: You Might Be A Redneck if….
Watermelon seed-spitting contest, horseshoes, chili cookoff, redneck site-decorating contest, non-alcoholic beer chugging contest and country music party with DJ Sonya.

August 15-17: Kumma Wunna Funna Luau
Be sure to join us for our annual pig roast and Hawaiian luau, music by Tommy Dino and the Royal Hawaiians, dancers, beach party with games and a bonfire and a pool party with DJ Sonya.

August 22-24: Cheeseburgers in Paradise
A tribute to all you Parrotheads, featuring a pool party with beach and island music, best-dressed Parrothead contest, cheeseburgers and non-alcoholic tropical drinks served on pool deck. Music by the Undercover Blues Band on the beach.

August 29-September 1: Labor Day NFL Frenzy
Biggest fan and best end-zone dance contest, football-tossing contest, rival championships, great music by the Right Hand Red Band and the Due South country band, plus a pool party with DJ Sonya.

September 5-7: NASCAR Days of Thunder
All water activities remain open, hot dog-eating contest, NASCAR trivia contest and dance party with DJ Sonya.

September 12-14: Halloween Committee Weekend
Member-staff planning for our 2008 haunted hayride. For anyone not involved in the planning, all amenities will be open and DJ Sonya will be spinning tunes for all ages.

September 19-21: Wild, Wild West Weekend
Western movie show, horseshoes, hayrides, country and top hits with DJ Sonya.

September 26-28: Latino Weekend
Latin music provided by DJ Sonya. More fun activities for the whole family.

October 3-5: Fall Festival Weekend
Hayrides, fall arts and crafts, bonfire and hot dog roast and a trip to a local pumpkin patch.

October 1-12: Oktoberfest
Hayrides, sauerkraut-eating contest, karaoke, DJ dance party and a trip to a local pumpkin patch.

October 17-19: Things That Go Bump in the Night
We’ll have themed activities such as pumpkin painting, Halloween arts and crafts, coloring contest and the big haunted hayride.

October 24-26: Little Camp of Horrors
The first of two Halloween weekends! Activities include our famous haunted hayride, costume contest, ghost hunt, candy count, face painting, caramel apple-making, trick-or-treating, haunted bonfire, cider chug, apple bobbing, magic show, arts and crafts, masquerade DJ dance and karaoke and many more spooktacular events.

October 31-November 1: Freaky Fright Nights
The second of two Halloween weekends! Activities the same as the previous weekend.

November 28-30: Gobble, Gobble, I’m in Trouble
Annual ham and turkey potluck dinner, turkey hunt for the kids, last chance hayride, music by the Due South country band and three-man touch football tourney.

December 12-14: Here Comes Santa Claus
Come out for a fun weekend and go on a caroling hayride, decorate the tree, join the gift exchange, visit and take pictures with Santa, Christmas dance music, karaoke and a reading of The Night Before Christmas.

December 26-31: New Year’s Eve Party and Christmas Break
Adult party with catered buffet, continental breakfast and DJ, teen party with music and pizza, kids’ party with games and pizza, polar bear swim and college bowl games on the big screen on New Year’s Day.

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Lake Gaston
April 4-6: Welcome Back
We are thrilled to be open and looking forward to seeing all of our friends, old and new. This weekend will be a time to renew friendships and get out all the camping gear. We will kick off the season with a DJ dance at the pavilion. Pack your bags and come on down!

April 11-13: Spring Fever
Spring is in the air, the weather is changing and the birds are singing. Join us as we welcome the season changes. We will have a splendid time making bird feeders for our little feathered friends and making friendship bracelets.

April 18-20: Love Our Earth (Earth Day)
What a great opportunity to show how much the Earth means to us. Bring the kids to learn about recycling as well as earth-friendly projects and products. Enter an Earth Day coloring contest.

April 25-27: Arbor Day
We will take a nature walk and identify the many different types of trees we have on our lovely sites. Try your hand at a nature scavenger hunt, great fun for the entire family.

May 2-4: Annual Volunteer Weekend
Make plans to join us as we spruce up the campground, clean out the storage rooms, get the pool ready, plant flowers and give our campground a good spring cleaning. Your efforts will be rewarded with a good old-fashioned pig-pickin’ dinner. Members are asked to bring a dessert to share, and we will have a DJ dance to conclude a day of hard work.

May 9-11: Marvelous Moms
Moms are great and we plan to let them know. Dads, bring the kids to make Mother’s Day gifts and cards. We’ll have a special ice cream social in honor of Mom. Enjoy a hearty meal at the Trading Post grill, giving Mom a chance to take the night off from cooking. Join us Sunday morning for a pancake breakfast, where moms eat for free.

May 16-18: Crazy Crafts
Kids and adults join in the fun as we enjoy creative and nonsense crafts for all ages. Special finger painting will be available for the little ones. Let your creative juices flow!

May 23-26: Let the Good Times Roll
Our official summer kickoff is here, and we have an action-packed weekend planned. There will be crafts, games, sports, hayrides, ceramics and many other activities available. Be our guest for a memorial service and tree planting, enjoy the DJ dance Saturday night and a pancake breakfast Sunday morning.

May 30-June 1: Calling All Cowboys
Bring your cowboy hat and boots and join us for a rootin’-tootin’ good time. There will be western crafts and games at the pavilion and water gun shootouts. Prizes will be awarded for the best-dressed western getup at the dance Saturday night. Meet early at the pavilion for worship services. Enjoy a great pancake breakfast for a small fee.

June 6-8: Mexican Fiesta
Great food, crafts, a piñata, music and games are planned. Spice up your weekend with great Mexican flair. Salsa music and dancing will be an exciting extra at the DJ dance.

June 13-15: Fabulous Fathers
Mom, it’s your turn to bring the kids down to the pavilion so they can make Dad a special treat and a homemade card. Dads can enjoy the weekend fishing, playing mini-golf, shooting some hoops or one of many other family activities. Dance the night away Saturday night. Dad can enjoy a free pancake breakfast Sunday morning.

June 20-22: Bingo Mania
We will have beach bingo, candy bingo, poolside beach bingo and junk food bingo. The kids can enjoy a bingo time just for them. Come one and all! Get your bingo fix for the summer. There will be plenty of other activities available especially for sun lovers. DJ dance Saturday night.

June 27-29: Goofing Around
Shaving cream battle, pie-eating contest (hands free), Jell-O slurp, water balloon fight and many other fun and messy activities. You’d better bring a change of clothes and a great attitude as we have a messy-good time. Cool off in the afternoon with an ice cream social with all the toppings you can think of. Join us for karaoke and fun dancing.

July 4-6: Loving Our Country
Enjoy the long weekend with water sports, crafts, great food, a bike parade, ceramics, eating contest, lazy days and fun-filled nights. Be a part of our Fourth of July cookout and DJ dance. Enjoy fireworks over the lake and at other local areas. Check out the patriotic pancakes on Sunday morning. Come for the weekend or the full week, we’ll have plenty to do to keep you entertained.

July 11-13: Wet ‘n’ Wild
Water, water everywhere… prepare to get wet! Lots of water sport activities are planned. We will have pool races, raft races, relay races and more. Of course there will be crafts and “wet” food challenges. Plan for a baby swimsuit contest, kids’ sunglasses contest and teen beach towel contest. There will be fun on the beach with a slip-n-slide and sand castle building. Get your groove on Saturday night at the DJ dance.

July 18-20: Annual Miss Lake Gaston Womanless Pageant
Gentlemen, gather your high heels, purses and your great sense of humor. It’s time for the annual Miss Lake Gaston Womanless Pageant. Who will take home the crown this year? Join us as we have a heel-kickin’ good time. The event will take place during the Saturday night DJ dance. This is a most interesting annual event, and we cordially invite all men to participate—the more the merrier!

July 25-27: Christmas in July
Ho, ho, ho, Santa is taking a vacation at Lake Gaston and he will be here wishing everyone a very merry early Christmas. Plan to join in on all the jolly fun. Unpack your lights and decorations for the site-decorating contest, sing carols on the hayride, enjoy great holiday crafts and bring your baked goods to share at a Christmas in July dance party.

August 1-3: Back In Time
Dig up the poodle skirts, t-shirts, jeans and penny loafers,‘50s-themed crafts, activities and treats will be available all weekend. “Grease is the word” for karaoke at the sock hop DJ dance. Best-dressed couples will receive a prize.

August 8-10: Show No Fear (Fear Factor)
Who can show no fear? Wiggly worms, slimy concoctions, and thrilling competitions will highlight this gooey weekend. Can you handle the messiness? Join us to find out.

August 15-17: Summer Cool Off
Join us for wet and wild fun. Relays, penny and marble searches, treasure hunts, and a few new surprises are sure to be a hit this weekend. Get the family together and play water volleyball. Kids will have a splendid time making boats that really float and having a boat race with their own creations. Slip-n-slide your way into the lake on a smooth shaving cream floor. Grab your swimsuit and be ready for a cool time.

August 22-24: Back To School
Activities will take place that will entitle students to earn tickets. At the end of the day tickets will be counted and school supply prizes will be awarded. Fun in the sun is your objective this weekend. Arts and crafts will be full of useful school gadgets. No bedtime tonight, party hard under the disco ball at the DJ dance.

August 29-September 1: All Play, No Work
Unwind and forget about work as we celebrate Labor Day. Relax by the pool, take a boat ride, float on the lake at our sand beach, crank up the barbecue and enjoy time with your family. Keep the fun rolling with crafts, games and sandcastle building. Dance into the night at the DJ dance

September 5-7: Wakeboard 2008/Grandparents Day
Pump up the music and the enthusiasm; it’s time for the Wakeboard Competition Weekend. Levels of competition include beginners, intermediates, advanced and outlaw. Join us as a competitor or spectator and prepare for fun in the sun. We will have special activities for kids and their wonderful grandparents. After a day full of fun we will keep on jamming at the DJ dance.

September 12-14: Out and About
Take a day trip to visit one of the many area museums, zoos, parks or shopping outlets. Pick up a list of area events and local attractions. Check out the new shops in Littleton and the antiques in Warrenton.

September 19-21: Board Game Challenge
Join us for a day of exciting board game challenges. Who’s the best at checkers, Connect Four, or Mancala? How about High School Musical or Hannah Montana? Play with a group or take a game back to your campsite.

September 26-28: Annual Barbecue Harvest Wrap-up
It’s time to wrap up the summer, so kick back and enjoy a relaxing weekend with great fun. There will be lots of country crafts, games and great company. Bring a hearty appetite to the pig pickin’ and stay for a boot-scootin’ country roundup dance.

October 3-4: Chinese National Weekend
Celebrate international heritage. Fun games, crafts and Chinese food will be the main attraction this weekend.

October 10-12: Shop Till You Drop
Love a bargain? We have the perfect spots for you to shop. Stop by the Trading Post and pick up a list of area flea markets and antique shops. There are plenty in our local area for you to choose from.

October 17-19: Friendship Weekend
Bring a friend and relax together in the calm, natural surroundings of our country atmosphere.

October 24-26: Halloween Freight Night
The haunted house is spectacular, and the kids’ room and activities are spooky. Costume contests for all ages! Enter the pumpkin-carving contest, site-decorating contest, trick-or-treating and super tasty potluck supper. Jam the night away at the haunted Monster Mash dance.

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Moody Beach
April 18-20: Moody Beach in Motion
Welcome back, everyone! Hope you are as excited as we are to begin another season. Let’s have a social and talk about the things to come. Gather around the fireplace, share a memory.

April 25-27: Crazy Cartoon Weekend
We all have a favorite cartoon character, and now is your chance to dress up like them and play some crazy games. Hope to see all of you and your favorite characters.

May 2-4: Green Thumb Weekend
Come put your green thumb to the test and help us plant flowers to make our park even more beautiful. We at Moody Beach take pride in the way we look.

May 9-11: Flea Market and Craft Sale/Mother’s Day
Join us to show Mom just how much she means to us. There will be a free breakfast for her. Spring cleaning, go through the closet and attic, one person’s trash is another one’s treasure.

May 16-18: We Are ‘Family’
We are all about family at Moody Beach, and this is a weekend for families to play. Enjoy a friendly game of Family Feud, a three-legged race or maybe a family game of tug-of-war.

May 23-26: Honor Our Veterans
Help us honor all the men and women who helped make our country what it is today. May we always be true to the Red White and Blue. Join us near the ranger station for the flag ceremony.

May 30-June 1: Sing Like A Star
Everyone should know what it feels like to be a star, and now you can! Just come sing and dance and hear all your fans cheering you on. Everyone is a star at Moody Beach!

June 6-8: Festival Italiano
Come join us for pasta, pasta, and more pasta. Mamma mia! We furnish the pasta and sauce. You bring a side dish that serves six to eight people. You like games? If you don’t know bocce, we’ll teach you. 

June 13-15: Wild World of Sports /Dad’s Day
Let’s play ball! Baseball, football, softball, soccer or volleyball, any size or shape of ball, either watch or play. Staff vs. guest softball is always a favorite. It’s the weekend to remember Dad on Father’s Day.

June 20-22: Wilderness Camping Weekend
This weekend we’ll learn to rough it. Plan to make a campfire properly and get safety tips for being around a fire. Learn about animals and their tracks. What are the different kinds of trees? Come and learn.

June 27-29: Puppy Love Weekend
Come and join in our pet party with your best friend. Bring your pet to the parade. If you don’t have a real dog, bring a stuffed one. Reward your pooch’s loyalty and love by bringing him to Moody Beach.

July 4-6: Red, White and Blue Salute You
Fourth of July fireworks,always light up Moody Beach. Entertainment on the fourth and fifth are sure to keep in the theme of celebrating our nation’s birthday.
Be sure to pick up a list in the Country Store.

July 11-13: Carnival Weekend
We’re off to the carnival, with games, a moon bounce, face painting, tie dye, and other fun activities. Enjoy hot dogs, popcorn, and splashes! The Saturday night dance will be fun for all ages.

July 18-20: Splish Splash Pool Bash
Aloha! Looking for a tropical escape? Our tropical party and lobster feast is sure to please everyone. Hawaiian style entertainment with grass skirts and leis. Please make dinner reservations early in the season.

July 25-27: It’s Christmas in July
Santa is in town for the weekend. The jolly old fellow is here to shower us with good cheer and hope, as well as candy and gifts. Tell Santa what you want for Christmas and join him on a hayride. Decorate your site-to-see contest.

August 1-3: It’s Everyone’s Happy Birthday
Let’s celebrate every member’s birthday! We have a special weekend at Moody Beach to celebrate all of them at once. Hats, balloons, cake and Ice cream, what a bash! Join us for lunch, with burgers and hot dogs and all the fixings.

August 8-10: Beach Bum Fun
Take in some rays and enjoy the long lazy days of summer. We’ll host activities for all ages. This is a wet and wild weekend at the pool and the beach.

August 15-17: Lobster Extravaganza
Steak and lobster dinner is always one of our most popular events as we celebrate Lobster Month in Maine. Make reservations early, we do sell out, and we don’t want you to miss it!

August 22-24: Arts and Crafts Weekend
Anything from leather to lace, it’s your chance to be creative. Google eyes, pipe cleaner arms and legs, felt for clothes . . . share your favorite craft project. It’s always special to receive a gift hand-made with love.

August 29-31: Back to School Blues and Labor Day
Leaves start falling and school bells start ringing again, so come celebrate a tribute to Moody’s fun filled days over the summer. Enjoy getting out one last time as we bid farewell to summer.

September 5-7: Leaf Peeping Weekend
Fall in love with fall! It’s that time of the year when leaves start turning red, orange and yellow. Come out and enjoy the rainbow of colors. Moody Beach will host the New England ODW 2008 Regional Challenge, so plan to be present. Let’s represent Moody in a big way this year.

September 12-14: Wild, Wild West Hoedown
Bring your cowboy boots and hats for the wildest weekend this side of the Mississippi. Jump on the hayride. Learn to lasso a “steer.” Make a horse and take a ride.

September 19-21: Indian Summer Weekend
The days are getting shorter and nights are getting cooler. Fall is in the air, so let’s enjoy the last warm days of summer.

September 26-28: Science Fiction Weekend
Keep your eyes open for UFOs this weekend and be sure to bring binoculars or a telescope for stargazing. You might just spy the U.S. Starship Enterprise . . . you never can tell at Moody Beach.

October 3-5: Spooks and Goblins
Halloween is just not the same without a trip to Moody Beach. Plenty of tricks and treats are planned for the ghouls and boys, and lots of Halloween spirit with pumpkin painting, trick-or- treating fun and a little candy.

October 10-12: Octoberfest
Shuffleboard, horseshoes, bocce . . . join us all day for fun and games. Be sure to join us in the evening for a potluck dinner, share your favorite dish to serve from six to eight people.

October 17-19: Bon Voyage Weekend
What a season of fun festivities. It is time to winterize and pack up those RVs and enjoy a farewell potluck dinner in the recreation hall. Bring your favorite dish to serve six to eight people. Cruise on into winter.

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Pennsylvania Dutch Country
April 11-13: Welcome Back
Time to say hello to old friends and make new ones. We will have a potluck dinner Saturday evening.

April 18-20: Cabin Fever
Come out for an evening of cards and games Saturday.

April 25-27: Mardi Gras
We will make Mardi Gras masks, play Mardi Gras music and have a potluck dinner Saturday.

May 2-4: Kentucky Derby
Make and race a stick horse, watch the Derby, and don’t forget to wear your big hats for race day.

May 9-11: Mad Hatter Weekend
We’ll have a ladies’ tea and a street dance—hats required!

May 16-18: Appreciate the Farmer
Some baby animals will visit for the weekend, and we’ll plant some flowers and learn more about other agricultural things.

May 23-25: Remembering the Troops!
The pool opens, we have a band Saturday and a potluck on Sunday.

June 6-8: Western Weekend and Chili Cookoff
Be sure to wear your western duds and bring your best chili recipe for the cookoff.

June 13-15: Father’s Day/Duct Tape Fest
What do most dads and some moms use to repair things? Duct tape, of course! And it comes in more colors than gray! We will make lots of duct tape crafts. Bring things you have made with duct tape and we’ll put them on display.

June 20-22 Clowning Around
We’ll have carnival-type games, face painting and wagon rides.

June 27-29: Pets Weekend
We’ll have many activities for you and your pets this weekend. We will have a contest for best-dressed, cutest, most talented and dog/owner look-alike. We will also offer pet portraits ($).

July 4-6: Let Freedom Ring
On this Fourth of July weekend we will have crafts, music and dancing, potluck and many more exciting things happening.

July 18-20: Glow in the Dark
We will have a glow-in-the-dark volleyball game this year and a black-light dance.

July 25-27: Christmas in July
We will have a Christmas dinner on Saturday evening. We’ll provide the turkey, you bring the sides and drinks. A member favorite!

August 1-3: Start Your Engines
Build and race your own cardboard race car. Bring your own remote-control cars and we’ll race.

August 8-10: Pennsylvania Dutch Olympics
This week is the opening of the 2008 Summer Olympics. We’ll have our own games this weekend.

August 15-17: Sports Mania
This is the second week of the Olympics. We will have lots of fun games and activities too.

August 22-24: Do You Have Talent?
We know we have many talented campers, so let’s have a talent contest on Saturday to prove it!

August 29-31: Labor Day Weekend
The pool will close this weekend. We will have a dance Saturday night and a potluck on Sunday.

September 5-7: Grandparents Weekend
We will celebrate grandparents with a sock hop. Come out and listen to ‘50s and ‘60s music and remember the good old days.

September 12-14: Romantic Weekend
We have a romantic dinner every year. Be sure to sign up early as we can only take a limited number.

September 26-28: NFL Weekend
Make sure you wear your favorite team’s jersey or cap. We will have a flag football game and a contest for the best kicker, best and worst pass.

October 3-5: Oktoberfest
Come out and listen to polka music. Join in if you know how to polka dance.

October 10-12: Scrapbook Weekend
We will work on scrapbook pages this weekend. Bring pictures or just ideas.

October 17-19: Fall Festival
This year we will have carnival-type games, wagon rides, pumpkin painting or decorating and trick-or-treating.

October 24-26: Closing Weekend
Time to say goodbye to friends until spring camping starts. Have a safe and warm winter.

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Pine Country
April 18-20: Home Again
Come to the recreation center for hot cocoa while you set up your summer home.

April 25-27: Chilly Weekend
Let’s get together Saturday evening and talk about our snowy winter experiences over a bowl of hot chili.

May 2-4: Pies Galore
Bake your favorite pie and bring it over to the recreation hall Saturday evening to share with your friends. Be prepared with your recipe in hand.

May 9-11: Love Our Moms
Moms deserve a leisurely day, and the Saturday afternoon ice cream social will be tasty.

May 16-18: Fly Your Kite
Calling kites of all sizes! Wind permitting, we’ll fly our kites Saturday morning and see who can keep it flying the longest and highest.

May 23-25: Memorial Day Weekend
Every campsite needs to have a flag waving during this weekend to honor our dedicated service men and women.

May 30- June 1: Tricks and Beauty
Are you proud of your four-legged friend? Show us what he or she can do to impress others and win a prize. Do you look like your pet? Lots of prizes this weekend.

June 6-8: Is It Your Birthday?
Let’s celebrate all our birthdays with cake and ice cream and sing with glee. Who is the oldest and who is the youngest in the campground?

June 13-15: Love Our Dads
Hugs and kisses for Dad! Spend quality time with Dad at the fishing pond talking about all of the wonderful memories you have shared with him.

June 20-22: Summer is Finally Here
Pool party with hot dogs, non-alcoholic tropical drinks, canoe races and a water-balloon basketball game.

June 27-29: Family Photos
Bring the family together for pictures so we can make up an album of all our camping friends.

July 4-6: Red, White and Blue
A weekend of cooking outside on the grill. Join us for a game of kickball and then a campfire in the evening with marshmallows.

July 11-13: Simon Says
This is a weekend of doing whatever Simon tells you to do. If you decline you will suffer the consequences for sure! The manager will be ‘Simon.’

July 18-20: Merry Christmas
Santa is in town and making sure everyone is on their best behavior. Have your photo taken with Santa and take a hayride around the campground singing Christmas songs. Decorate your sites with lights and tinsel to win a prize.

July 25-27: New Year’s Eve
Wear your prettiest getup to our New Year’s Eve party. The ball will drop at midnight as we dance the evening away.

August 1-3: Crafters Weekend
Bring your talents to the recreation hall and teach others new things. Children and adults welcome.

August 8-10: Bingo Craze
All day bingo Saturday, 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. We will break 30 minutes for our ice cream social. You’ve gotta win the game at least once.

August 15-17: Pig Roast
Dress code is Hawaiian and the Hula-Hoop and limbo contests are a must. Join us for a fabulous feast.

August 22-24: Charity Car Wash
Bring your car to the parking lot for a good cleaning. Every $3 will go to our favorite charity.

August 29-31: Artist Weekend
Calling all creative types! Come to the recreation hall to create, all supplies will be ready. Entertainment in the evening.

September 5-7: Grandparents Day
Where would we be without our wonderful grandparents.? Poolside barbecue with music.

September 12-14: Talent Weekend
Can you sing, dance, tell a story, rap or do magic? Plan to participate and show off in the evening event.

September 19-21: Finally, Autumn
Let’s fire up balloons and send a message to people from afar. Hopefully we will get a reply. Campfire in the field, bring your pie sticks and marshmallows.

September 26-28: Coffee Lovers
Coffee from around the world will be brewing at the recreation hall all day Saturday. Bring your cookies and conversation to share.

October 3-5: Treasure Hunt
Your junk could be someone else’s treasure. Display your “unwantables” and earn some pocket cash.

October 10-12: Halloween Weekend
Apple dunkin’, pumpkin carving, pumpkin pies and trick-or-treating. Costumes will win prizes. Evening hayrides will be a little scary.

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Scotrun
May 23-26: Summer Fun in the Sun
Time to start the summer celebration. Enjoy the pools and water slides, fishing, mini-golf, shuffleboard and bocce competitions. Have some crafts or attic treasures to sell? Set up a flea market table and share your fun stuff. Dance parties at night.

May 30-June 1: Outdoor Whirl
Love competition? We’ll have eightball, mini-golf, shuffleboard, an egg toss and water balloons.

June 6-8: Start Your Engines
Hear that roar? It’s the engines of the NASCAR tour cars. See the cars and drivers at local restaurants, stores and special events. We’ll have some racing right here at Scotrun for those who don’t go to the raceway.

June 13-15: Father Knows Best
We’ll have a fabulous ice cream social, and for Dad the treat’s on us! Join in the father and kids competition for some great fun and prizes.

June 20-22: Meet Your Neighbors
Come to the member lounge and get to know your fellow campers. We’ll break out the chocolate fountain for a special treat.

June 27-29: Pets on Parade
Bring your pets! The trickster, talkers, super fashion models—we’ll judge them all. Pets on parade!

July 4-6: Wave the Flag
Decorate your site, your bike, wagon, pet or stroller. Don’t forget your goodies for a barbecue or picnic. There will be some fun competitions for all ages and dancing will close out the day on a special note.

July 11-13: Pocono Water Ways
Plan a family or group day at one of the Poconos’ many water venues. There’s rafting on the Delaware, white water on the Lehigh, fishing on our lake, and Camel Beach is just a few miles away for the ultimate water park. Relaxing at one of our pools or shooting down the water slides is always great.

July 18-20: Project Runway
Heidi and Tim have nothing on Scotrun. Select your outfit for a fashion parade like none other. Male, female, all ages. Fancy, silly, whimsical or just plain outrageous.

July 25-27: Happy Hippie Weekend
Let the sun shine in! Love beads, tie-dyes, headbands and ragged jeans. Let it all hang out. Dress up in your best ‘70s gear for the dance party.

August 1-3: Racing Around!
It’s race weekend in the Poconos. NASCAR brings its stars and cars to our neighborhood. Special events at the park all weekend.

August 8-10: Hooray for Kids!
Special crafts, games and the annual piñata. There’ll be a watermelon feast and the DJ has lots of fun and games for kids of all ages.

August 15-17: Members’ Annual Picnic
Join your fellow members for the best potluck picnic of the year. Great food, entertainment and socializing with the wonderful folks who make camping here the fun place to be.

August 22-24: A Magical Weekend
Come and enjoy the magic show. Later, we’ll have our own magic show where you can show off, prizes for top performers. Magical crafts activity also.

August 29-September 1: Endless Summer
Enjoy all the wonders of a great summer one last time. Visit local country fairs, water and amusement parks. Time to barbecue, sit around the campfire, tube the Delaware or just plain take in the sun around the pools. Dance the evenings away at the DJ parties.

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Sea Pines
May 23-26: Memorial Day Weekend
It’s the beginning of the summer season and the official opening of the pool and lake. We will have hayrides, arts and crafts, races and tournaments. Join us at the Pavilion on Saturday night for music with DJ Pat and Sunday night for live music by Right Hand Red.

May 30-June 1: Nature Weekend
Let’s get out and enjoy nature this weekend. We’ll have frog races, nature walks and a hayride.

June 6-8: Crazy Krafts Weekend
We’ll bring out your creative and crafty side this weekend with a bunch of crafts and activities.

June 13-15: Father’s Day
Fathers eat free (and sip free coffee) at the Galley with a selected children’s meal purchase. Kids, come show Dad you care by making him a special gift at crafts. Also we will be saluting Flag Day this weekend.

June 20-22: Here Comes Summer
We will have a chicken barbecue ($6/adults, $3/children) at the Pavilion and many activities at the pool. DJ Sonya will be spinning summer tunes Saturday night.

June 27-29: Pajama Party
Put on those jammies and join us for stories, snacks and games. DJ Cross Country Dancers will play the favorites Saturday night.

July 4-6: Independence Day Weekend
Site and bike decorations will dominate our weekend along with more festive activities and tournaments. There will be entertainment on Saturday night by the band Right Hand Red and on Sunday night music by the Spice Band.

July 11-13: Pig Roast and Luau
Come and enjoy our annual pig roast ($10/adults, $6/children) and after-dinner entertainment with DJ Sonya.

July 18-20: Summer Fair Weekend
Be sure to join us for one of our most popular summer weekends! We will have a moon bounce all day for children, a clown to make you laugh, and face painting. We will also have a caricaturist drawing on-site. Saturday night DJ Sonya will spin some tunes for your listening pleasure.

July 25-27: Christmas in July
Join us for site decorating and holiday fun with crafts and caroling. Bring an unwrapped gift to donate to a local charity for the 2008 holiday season. We also have a big surprise visit in store for all you good boys and girls! Music by DJ Sonya Saturday night.

August 1-3: Pool Splashin’ And Yard Sale Weekend
Pool activities all weekend long. Music by DJ Sonya all day Saturday. Sign up to sell garage sale items at your site.

August 8-10: Casino Weekend
Looking for volunteer dealers! For fun only, no money involved. Entertainment Saturday night by DJ Cross Country Dancers.

August 16-17: Western Weekend
Get out those cowboy hats and boots as we learn to line dance with the Cross Country Dancers DJs at the Pavilion. Water gun shootouts and activities galore this weekend.

August 22-24: Bluegrass Weekend
Great bluegrass music by Stone Mountain Road will be heard throughout the park this weekend.

August 29-September 1: Labor Day Weekend/Yard Sale
This is the last official weekend of the season. We will have tournaments, hayrides and live music Saturday by the Siren Band and Sunday music with Right Hand Red.

September 5-7: Lottery Weekend
It’s that time of year again when you get to participate in the lottery to get your pick of sites for next year. All drawing cards must be turned in by Friday, September 5, no later than 8 p.m. Good luck to all participating. It is also Grandparents Day this weekend so let’s make something special for the special people in your life. We’ll also have a pet show.

September 12-14: Potluck
Do you think you’re Betty Crocker? Do you have a special dish you’re famous for making? Make that dish and come socialize with your fellow campers. Sign up to participate in the potluck dinner. No charge, just bring a dish to feed 10 people.

September 19-21: All Sports Weekend
We will have all kinds of sports this weekend: baseball, soccer and football. This will be a member-directed activities weekend, so let’s all get together and have a great time playing sports.

September 26-28: Let’s Welcome Fall Weekend
Crafts, coloring and games to play as the summer season comes to a close. Come on down to play a last round of mini-golf.

October 3-5: Board Games Weekend
Come play all your favorite board games this weekend like Monopoly, Life, Payday, Scattergories, etc. Play with old friends and make new ones.

October 10-12: Bon Voyage
It’s that time of year again where we say “so long” for the winter. Come to the Galley and enjoy an afternoon social with your friends

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Sturbridge
April 4-6: Leap Frog Weekend
Hop on over and join us for a fun froggy weekend.

April 11-13: Remembering the Titanic
We’re dedicating this weekend to the memory of the Titanic and the 1,522 passengers and crew members who lost their lives when the luxury cruise liner called “unsinkable” and the “safest ship afloat” sank on her maiden voyage from England to New York City.

April 18-20: Paul Revere Weekend
This is the perfect time to take a day trip over to Boston and walk the Freedom Trail, visit the USS Constitution and maybe grab a bite to eat at famous Faneuil Hall.

April 25-27: Arbor Day
Enjoy the quaint scenery here at Sturbridge and join us as we plant a tree to add to the natural beauty of our lovely park.

May 2-4: May Day
The snow is finally gone and the leaves are being raked, it’s time to get back to normal for goodness’ sake. Let’s get those spades and shovels out and welcome spring to Sturbridge by adding some color to the park.

May 9-11: Mommy Knows Best
Show Mom how much you care. Bring her to a craft and make mushy cards. She can spend her afternoon relaxing in the spa while we prepare a potluck dinner in her honor.

May 16-18: Sixteen Candles
This weekend we’ll celebrate everyone’s birthday—the old, the young and those in denial. Gather around the cake and smile.

May 23-26: Memorial Day
Celebrate Memorial Day with our summer kickoff. We’ll be dancing on the patio and kayaking by day with many other activities for this last weekend in May.

May 30-June 1: Princess Weekend
There are no ugly stepsisters here, only beautiful princesses. We’ll all do our part to treat you like a queen.

June 6-8: Fishing Derby Weekend
Get out those poles and grab your bait, $2/head. There’ll be only one prize, we can’t believe our eyes, oh my gosh…look at the size!

June 13-15: Father’s Day Weekend
Bring Dad down to Sturbridge for fishing, hiking and more. Bring him on a hayride, pack a cooler full of snacks.

June 20-22: Baseball Weekend
There’ll be no strikes at Sturbridge, everything is one home run after another.

June 27-29: Star Wars Weekend
Join us for a sci-fi costume dance that’s sure to bring out the alien in you.

July 4-6: Star Spangled Weekend
Celebrate your independence. Start that grill, get the burgers cookin’, keep plenty of ice in the cooler and celebrate with a bang.

July 11-13: Christmas in July
Even Santa needs a vacation, and guess where he goes? He comes to Sturbridge, ho, ho, ho.

July 18-20: Stick Out Your Tongue
It’s not what you think, we know they are pink. We’ll have food-tasting contests and plenty to drink.

July 25-27: New York, New York
In 1788 New York became a state. We know they came up with sirloin strip, let’s see what else makes them great.

August 1-3: Friendship Weekend
Come for the weekend or stay a bit longer. We’ll get the firepit roaring and sing some songs through the night.

August 8-10: American Artist Appreciation Weekend
Grab your crayons and your paintbrushes and bring your imagination along with your camping gear for a fun-filled weekend of arts and crafts.

August 15-17: Full Moon Fever
Let’s get crazy this weekend! There’ll be activities and more. Crafts for the kids, dancing and a romantic moonlit hayride.

August 22-24: Mexican Independence Weekend
It’s fiesta time! We’ll have a Mexican-style potluck dinner and then mambo the night away.

August 29-September 1: Labor Day Weekend
We’ll enjoy entertainment nightly and keep the kids busy all day. There’ll be no work at all, just play, play, play!

September 5-7: Grandparents Day
Bring Nana and Poppa, we’ll spoil them rotten. We’ll make cards and gifts and make this a very special weekend for grandparents.

September 12-14: National Peanut Weekend
Just like the squirrels and Jimmy Carter, we’ll celebrate National Peanut Weekend. We’ll eat peanut butter sandwiches, make a peanut craft and have a peanut contest because we’re just nuts about peanuts!

September 19-21: You Say Potato, I Say Potato
We’ll have a baked potato potluck dinner. We’ll supply the potatoes so be sure to bring plenty of fixins. Mr. Potato Head has nothing on us!

September 26-28: Crushing Cans Weekend
Let’s all do our part to clean up the park. Please help with our fall cleanup and we’ll thank you with a cookout when the day’s work is done.

October 3-5: Chinese National Weekend
This weekend is for all to celebrate. We’ll have a fried rice and teriyaki chicken dinner after a full day of celebrating Chinese National Day in our own special way.

October 10-13: Columbus Day Weekend
Three days of fall fun, bring your firewood and sweaters. Enjoy the rural scenery, fall foliage and much more.

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Timothy Lake North
April 4-6: Peter Cottontail’s Return
Enjoy a fun weekend decorating eggs, creating springtime crafts, hunting for candy on an egg hunt and more bunny games, karaoke, and a delicious Sunday breakfast buffet.

April 11-13: Let’s Swing into Spring!
Learn about wildlife and nature’s wonders in the area by taking a leisurely stroll to the lake with our Kid Kool staff. A spring scavenger hunt and seed planting will get everyone in the swing of spring. In the evening, relax and meet new friends for a card game or watch a movie on our big screen TV.

April 18-20: Earth Day
Appreciate our beautiful earth this weekend by going on a family nature walk around the campground. Earth-friendly crafts and a nature scavenger hunt are a few of the activities planned for Saturday. Enjoy an old-fashioned marshmallow roast while you gaze at the starlit skies of the Poconos.

April 25-27: Fear Factor
Join us for our annual Pocono Fear Factor. Test your wits, talents and stomachs. Prizes awarded.

May 2-4: Fiesta Time
Join the festivities at our Cinco de Mayo celebration. Chow down at the nachos social, make crafts and be the first to break open the piñata. Learn how to dance the salsa and liven up the night with some spicy karaoke songs.

May 9-May 11: Moms Rock!
Moms take a relaxing soak in our hot tubs and relax around the lazy river and be treated to a complimentary lunch and movie. Show Mom how much you care by making her a lovely flower bouquet and a special “I Love You” card. Be sure to dedicate a song to Mom at karaoke Saturday night.

May 16-May 18: Let the Games Begin
We’ll play every game you can think of all weekend. In the evening we’ll hold a family game show with a prize awarded to the winners!

May 23-May 26: Season Kickoff
This weekend launches the start of our summer season. Enjoy fun family events including canoe races, volleyball competitions and softball. A summer picnic will be held in the courtyard with tickets on sale at the Country Store. Enjoy face painting, patriotic crafts and live entertainment.

May 30-June 1: Pirates of the Poconos
Grab your treasure map from the Kid Kool Club and search for treasures around the park. Make a pirate ship at crafts and launch it in the rugged waters of the water park. Participate for prizes in some really adventurous pirate competitions.

June 6-8: NASCAR Weekend
Bring your remote control cars to compete for prizes on our raceway. Enjoy a tasty barbecue while you watch the car race. This weekend will include NASCAR trivia, puzzle project and moon bounce for the kids. Plan on watching classic race events on the big screen with popcorn and soda.

June 13-15: Father’s Day
Treat Dad to a weekend of fun. Dads are invited to a fishing derby, pool tourney, karaoke and a game of horseshoes. Kids can create a special gift for Dad that will make him smile! Surprise him with a special dinner and movie in the Mountain Top Lodge. Be sure to join us for Sunday breakfast, where Dad eats free with the purchase of one paid ticket.

June 20-22: Sock Hop
Take out your penny loafers and your saddle shoes to rock around the clock. Watch “Grease” and treat the family to ice cream sodas, burgers and fries as you listen to music from the ‘50s. Have a blast doing the twist and mashed-potato at our Sock Hop dance contest.

June 27-29: Dino-Mite Party
This weekend we are throwing a surprise party for our mascot Kid Kool! Wear your favorite dinosaur t-shirt and receive a gift from Kid Kool. Join in for dinosaur crafts, an egg hunt and piñata fun. Enjoy a piece of cake while watching “Jurassic Park.”

July 4-6: Fourth Fest
Enjoy the local spectacular fireworks display, join in friendly tournaments of flag football, tug of war and ultimate Frisbee. Kids can cool off with a balloon toss and splash in the sprinkler. Enjoy a barbecue, poolside games, live entertainment and a special Sunday breakfast buffet.

July 11-13: Timothy Lake Fandango
Grab your cowboy boots and hats and come on down! Kids will jump for joy at the sight of the moon bounce. We’ll have a delicious dinner followed by line dancing and a dance contest!

July 18-20: Summertime Blues
Enjoy a splash party at the outdoor pool and a barbecue in the courtyard. In the evening Roger “Hurricane” Wilson will be playin’ up a storm!

July 25-27: Fat Tuesday in July
Join in for the silly Mardi Gras tumble, musical carnival caps and pancake-eating contest. Make a Mardi Gras mask, go on a scavenger hunt, feast on fine Cajun cuisine and enjoy the live entertainment Saturday night.

August 1-3: Party Hawaiian
Hula down to Timothy Lake North’s luau party! Play musical beach towels, limbo, Hula-Hoop, trivia games and coloring contests. Treat your family to a tropical feast and live entertainment Saturday night.

August 8-10: Dog Days of Summer
Beat the heat with swim competitions and a game of basketball in the outdoor pool. The kids can cool off under the courtyard sprinkler and at the ice cream social. Relax with an Italian dinner buffet and movie. Live entertainment featured in the courtyard.

August 15-17: Chili Cookoff
Bring your best recipe for our chili cookoff! Jump over for the jalapeño-eating contest to really heat things up and a member-run craft fair (call to reserve your table). Purchase tickets for our hot dinner and dance in the courtyard.

August 22-24: Casino Weekend
Try to beat the odds at poker, blackjack and more this weekend. Gamble the night away with TLN fun money and turn your winnings into prizes. Arrive early to the casino Saturday evening and enjoy a special dinner before the gambling begins. Kids can get into the action at the Kid Kool Club playing card games with candy bars as prizes.

August 29-31: End of Summer
Sign up for softball games, relay races and a mini-golf competition. The $ 1.98 Beauty Pageant will be held Saturday night! Men dress like the ladies, ladies dress like the men, prizes awarded for “Prettiest,” “Most Handsome,” and “$1.98 Beauty of the Summer!” Enjoy a delicious barbecue and dancing to great evening entertainment.

September 5-7: Grandparents Weekend
Grandparents are our heritage, so let’s make their day special and honor them! Make them special gifts at crafts and treat them to a complimentary breakfast. Make sure they get time in the pool at grandparents-only swim time and cap the day off with special time together watching a movie at the lodge.

September 12-14: Hooray for Hollywood
Settle back for a fun movie marathon this weekend. We’ll have movie trivia and will make our own hilarious campground movie to watch on the big screen Saturday night.

September 19-21: Autumn Is In The Air
Pack your cameras to capture the beautiful fall foliage. Participate in a nature walk, themed arts and crafts, a fall scavenger hunt and games. On Saturday join us for a fun night of karaoke.

September 26-28: Johnny Appleseed
We’ll feature apple crafts and apple games. Enter our apple pie contest and recipe exchange!

October 3-5: Birthdays for All
Boy, are we going to celebrate this weekend! We’ll celebrate everyone’s birth with cake, ice cream and balloons. We’ll have a party all day long for the kids with games, prizes and a piñata. Adults can have their own party with card games, charades and Twister. In the evening join us with festive birthday songs at karaoke.

October 10-12: Columbus Day
The 23rd annual Shawnee Balloon Festival will be held this weekend at the Shawnee Resort. In our Kid Kool Club children will learn about Columbus with a game of trivia, puzzles and games. Sign up to have a family photo taken on our ship in the water park. Join in for karaoke and enjoy a special movie.

October 17-19: Arts and Crafts
Kick back and relax this weekend with great crafts. Face painting, scrapbook-making and ceramics are a few of the activities planned. A member-run arts and crafts fair will be held on Saturday. Sign up for spaghetti dinner and a movie.

October 24-26: Spooktacular Countdown
Can’t wait for Halloween? Get in the mood with pumpkin painting, spooky crafts and scary games. Check out local haunted houses and pumpkin patches nearby. Spooky movies will be featured on Saturday.

October 31-November 2: Haunted Mountaintop Mansion
Kids will be trick-or-treating, pumpkin painting, participating in a costume contest and just having a really fun time. Site decoration is also planned for the weekend with prizes going to the best decorated. Saturday evening haunted mansion fun (if you dare!) playing games, dancing and singing.

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March 28-30: Hooray, it’s Spring!
Let’s rush the season a little by doing some of our favorite summer activities. We’ll have fun in the indoor pool, try our hand at mini-golf and play bongo ball.

April 4-6: Health & Fitness Weekend
Let’s focus on a healthy body as we devote some time to exercise. We’ll do some water aerobics, take a brisk walk around the campground, and more. Please share your workout tips with the group.

April 11-13: Take Me out to the Ball Game
Baseball season has begun, so bring your snacks and drinks to the member lounge as we watch a game together on TV. Weather permitting, we’ll play softball.

April 18-20: Bingo Weekend
If bingo’s your game, then this is the place to be this weekend. We’ll play regular bingo in all different configurations, as well as candy bar bingo and more. See how many cards you can master at one time. Bring the whole family; the bigger the crowd, the more exciting the games.

April 25-27: Let’s Go Green Weekend
This weekend is devoted to learning how to keep our planet healthy and green. Let’s all do our part in trying to conserve energy and recycle materials.

May 2-4: Green Thumb Weekend
We would love to have your gardening experience as we spruce up the campground for the coming season. We’ll provide lunch for all your help.

May 9-11: Salute to Mom Weekend
Hats off to all moms as we celebrate your special day. We’ll have a craft hour for kids to make Mom a gift. Mom will have her own swim time and movie night.

May 16-18: Pet Weekend
We know you all love your pets, so bring them camping with you and show them off. Dress them up for our pet parade and contest. We’ll have prizes for the best-dressed and cutest pets.

May 23-26: Memorial Day Weekend
It’s time to get the summer season started with lots of fun activities. Join us for our kids’ carnival on Saturday morning. Our outdoor pool is open and ready for all your favorite pool games. We’ll have a dance on Saturday night. Don’t forget to honor and remember all of those for whom we celebrate Memorial Day.

May 30-June 1: Yard Sale Weekend
Clean out your house and RV and bring all your “treasures” to sell this weekend. Go from site to site and see what you can’t live without. We’ll still have our regular weekend activities to keep you busy.

June 6-8: Casino Weekend
Do you feel lucky? Come find out as you try to beat the dealers at our casino games. We’ll give you a bag of “fun” money. See if you can be our big winner of the evening.

June 13-15: Salute to Dads & Grads Weekend
School is out for the summer. We salute our high school and college grads and wish them good luck. We also pay tribute to our dads. We’ll have a father/child mini-golf tournament and Dad can relax by the pool with his own swim time.

June 20-22: Summer Solstice Weekend
Help us take advantage of the longest day of the year. We’ll extend our outdoor pool hours and you can dance the evening away in your “Mid-Summer’s Night Dream”.

June 27-29: We Love Kids Weekend
We’ll tailor most of our activities this weekend to our younger guests. We’ll have special times allotted in the pool and game room just for kids. Join us on Friday night for our teen dance and on Saturday for our ice cream social.

July 4-6: Star Spangled Weekend
Join us this weekend as we say “Happy Birthday, America!” There is nothing more beautiful than the fireworks display at Yorktown on the battlefields overlooking the river. We’ll have a birthday cake on Saturday along with horseshoes, pool games, crafts, water balloon battles and much more.

July 11-13: Outdoor Cooking Weekend
Want to learn how to bake a cake in an orange or fix bacon and eggs in a paper bag? Join us for some fun and unusual cooking lessons. We would love your input on any of your favorite “outdoor” recipes.

July 18-20: Wild, Wild West Weekend
Get your cowboy hats and boots on and mosey on out west this weekend. We’ll have a bike rodeo for the kids and a water gun shootout at the Outdoor World Corral. Join us for line dancing lessons on Saturday afternoon and show off your moves at the dance that night.

July 25-27: Good Old Days Weekend
Try to remember what we did before we had TV and computers. We’ll jump rope and play marbles, jacks and hopscotch. Think of your scariest ghost stories as we sit around the campfire roasting marshmallows.

August 1-3: ’60s Weekend
Let’s take a journey back to the days of peace, love and flower power. Bring a shirt or socks for tie-dyeing at our craft hour. We’ll dance to your favorite ’60s music at our dance on Saturday night.

August 8-10: Circus Weekend
Calling all wannabe circus stars—come perform under the big top for our audience. We’ll have prizes for the best-dressed clowns and performers. Get your face painted on Saturday afternoon as part of the fun.

August 15-17: Summer Olympics Weekend
Sign up for some of our Olympic games. They may be a little different from what you’ll see on TV, but you’ll have fun doing them. See if you can walk away with one of our gold medals.

August 22-24: Fiesta Weekend
Our activities will take you south of the border this weekend. We’ll have a piñata for the kids and everyone can join in the Mexican hat dance. Take advantage of the outdoor pool before it closes in a couple of weeks.

August 29-September 1: Labor Day Weekend
Another summer season has come and gone. Hopefully we’ve all had loads of fun. We’ll keep the party going through the weekend with your favorite games, music and activities.

September 5-7: Grandparents Day Weekend
Bring your grandparents to the campground for a weekend of relaxation. The crowds are gone and the pace is much slower. We have lots of board games to play and puzzles to put together.

September 12-14: Explore Virginia Weekend
We have so many interesting things to do and see in our area. Take a trip to nearby York River State Park, where the fishing pier does not require a license. History abounds all around us, so try to see as much as you can.

September 19-21: Halloween Planning Weekend
We need all of your help as we begin planning this year’s thrills and chills. We have a theme to build on and, with your ideas, we’ll make it all come together.

September 26-28: Fall Harvest Weekend
Bring your favorite apple recipe to share with others this weekend. We’ll provide hot, mulled cider to go with all of your goodies.

October 3-5: Sports Weekend
We’ll have the TVs tuned to all of your must-see games, so bring your snacks and drinks and cheer your team to victory.

October 10-12: Fall Foliage Weekend
This is a wonderful time of year to visit Virginia. Take a trip through the mountains on Skyline Drive to see the leaves in all their beauty.

October 17-19: Indian Summer Weekend
Come take advantage of our warm, sunny days and cool, crisp nights. It’s a great time of year to swim in our indoor pool and sit by a warm campfire at night.

October 24-26: Ghosts & Goblins Weekend
The campground is starting to take on an eerie, spooky feel. You don’t want to miss our haunted house tour on Saturday night. We’ll have a DJ on Friday night and trick-or-treating for the kids on Saturday afternoon.

October 31-November 2: Halloween Weekend
This is the second weekend of our Halloween Spooktacular. We’ll try to scare the “yell” out of you if you’re brave enough to enter our haunted house. You never know what may be lurking around the next wall. Join us at our Monster Bash on Friday night. We’ll have pumpkin carving and trick-or-treating for the kids on Saturday afternoon.