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WEEKENDS 2017-2018 Season ThousandTrails.com 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 UPto FUN DOWN! There’s a thousand things just waiting for you to do! Three easy ways to make reservations: • Visit www.ThousandTrails.com • Call 24-hour STAR line: 1-800-859-7827 • Call Member Services: 1-800-388-7788 Non-Member Toll-Free Reservations: 1-855-826-2335 ThousandTrails.com ThousandTrails.com Cultus Lake NORTHWEST REGION National Trails Day® and Club Blazer Weekend* This Saturday we introduce and celebrate Thousand Trails two nationwide recreation programs: Walk the Trails and Club Blazer! June 17-18 Father’s Day Weekend May 13-14 Mother’s Day Weekend Leavenworth, WA NorthWEST BRITISH COLUMBIA Cultus Lake Lindell Beach OREGON Bend/Sunriver Bend Pacific City Cloverdale Seaside Seaside South Jetty Florence Whalers Rest South Beach 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. 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 4 All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. 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 20-22 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 27-29 USA Memorial Day/ Member Appreciation Day Join us Saturday to celebrate the American Memorial Day Weekend and Member Appreciation 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. 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 15-16 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 22-23 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 29-30 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. www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 5 NORTHWEST – British Columbia 1855 Columbia Valley Hwy. Lindell Beach, B.C. Canada V2R 0E1 June 3 August 12-13 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. September 2-4 Labor Day/Member Appreciation 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 Member Appreciation 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. Bend/ Sunriver 17480 S. Century Dr. Bend, OR 97707 August 19-20 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 26-27 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. 6 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. 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! July 1-2 July 8 May 27-28 The Great Western Weekend/ Memorial Day 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 Member Appreciation. June 3 National Trails Day® 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 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. 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. The Magic Saturday All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. Carnival Jamboree Pacific City 30000 Sandlake Rd. Cloverdale, OR 97112 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 It’s a river racing weekend! Beach Ball Races followed by Inner Tube Races down the Little Deschutes River. 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. July 11-15 August 26 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. Learn about our Central Oregon bird population, create bird feeders and paint birdhouses. May 26-29 September 2 It’s an end of the season Jungle Party complete with Jungle Obstacle course, Jungle Piñata and Jungle snacks. Join us for Member Appreciation. Friday night S’mores Bar at the Gazebo. Join us for cake in honor of Member Appreciation 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. September 9-10 June 2-4 Little Deschutes River Races December 30-January 1 New Year’s Dinner Our annual Horseshoe Tournament is open to all ages and abilities. There are special games just for our kids. 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. Halloween Weekend November 30 August 5 Horseshoe Tournament Patriotic Weekend in Bend October 28-39 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. June 25-July 5 NORTHWEST – Oregon NORTHWEST – British Columbia Cultus Lake Continued Pickleball Mania #11 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. Bird Brain Weekend Labor Day Weekend and Jungle Party Saturday 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. 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! Memorial Day Weekend and Member Appreciation National Trails Day® and Club Blazer Weekend* 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. 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 National Trails Day®. Souvenirs will be issued to participants! July 29 June 9-11 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. Woo Hoo! Celebrate the kickoff to summer with us! Friday Night Movie on the big screen and fun-filled activities on Saturday. July 22 Hot Wheel Racing Pirates of the Deschutes School’s Out! www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 7 Pacific City Continued June 16-18 Dad’s Day Scavenger Hunt, arts and crafts, dinner and live music by Bead Trapper. June 23-25 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! July 7-9 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 15-17 Dory Days Weekend Come for a Friday Night Movie. Enjoy the Saturday Parade in Pacific City. Enjoy boating and fishing activities. July 21-23 Parents’ Weekend We’ll have a Friday Night Movie downstairs for the kids while the parents play Bingo upstairs. July 28-30 Finding Sasquatch Help us catch the elusive Sasquatch!! Then karaoke with Ernie Kropf on Saturday night. August 4-6 Country Fair Weekend Balloon artist and festive fair activities. 8 Outdoor Fun Marshmallow war, water balloon fight and other fun outdoor activities. August 18-20 Seaside 1703 12th Ave. Seaside, OR 97138 Fly Away With Us Celebrate Aviation Day with a Friday Night Movie. Make and fly your own kite, plus many other fun activities. September 1-3 May 12-14 Join us for Member Appreciation Day, Ice Cream Social and Horseshoe Tournament. 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! 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. 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! 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. 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.” 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. 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! Halloween Weekend October 21 Gamer’s Weekend Cook-Off Weekend October 28 August 4-5 Car Show/Father’s Day June 23-24 August 25-27 End of Summer Weekend and Member Appreciation June 16-17 Mother’s Day Celebration May 19-20 May Flowers Welcome Spring celebration! Join us as we welcome May flowers, the new season and our new and returning members. May 26-28 Memorial Day Weekend 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 Member Appreciation Weekend. June 2-3 National Trails Day® 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 National Trails Day®. 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. All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. 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 14-15 Prehistoric Park Dinos are taking over Seaside this weekend. Join us for a dino dig, a dinosaur egg hunt and much more. July 21-22 Mystery & Mayhem Weekend Become a sleuth, find the clues and solve the mystery during our Who Dunnit Weekend! July 28-29 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.” Lazy Dazes of Summer It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown August 11-13 October 27-28 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! Trick-or-treat around Seaside and then join us for a Halloween Party that will include costume contests, games, food and more. Seaside Summer Olympics August 18-19 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 25-26 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 Halloween Weekend 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. 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 Member Appreciation. December 16 September 8-9 December 23 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. Enjoy a Christmas Dinner and party. We provide the ham and mashed potatoes – you bring the sides and desserts. Wheels N’ Waves September 13-16 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! 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! Christmas Party Potluck 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 (MemberGenerated event.) www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 9 NORTHWEST – Oregon NORTHWEST – Oregon Daddy’s Day August 11-13 Seaside Continued February 4 Come cheer on your favorite team and bring a dish to share. February 16-17 Valentine’s/Presidents Day Weekend Bring your sweetie for sweets and a movie or join us for some crafts. We 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 05010 S. Jetty Rd. Florence, OR 97439 Memorial Day Weekend/ Pampered Pets on Parade Time to dress up those pampered pets and enter them in the parade! No pet is too big or small, we’ll have categories for them all! Then, join in the “Haute Dog” celebration. Bring your favorite pet photo and enter it in the “Pet-folio” and get a souvenir to take with you. Plus our Member Appreciation Celebration on Saturday. June 2-4 National Trails Day® 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 National Trails Day®. June 9-11 Western Daze Weekend Join us for Wild West fun! We’ll have everything from cowboy crafts to horseshoes to root beer floats. June 16-18 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. June 23-25 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! May 13-14 Mother’s Day Bring your best bonnet to decorate and have free cake with Mom. May 19-21 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! 10 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 15-16 Ocean Blues Welcome to South Jetty Ocean Blues week! We have fun activities planned for the whole family. Join us for food, friends and ocean fun! July 22-23 Whalers Rest 50 S.E. 123rd St. South Beach, OR 97366 Bead Trapping Weekend 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 19-20 Flashback Weekend Flashback to decades past with us. Mr. Bill’s Family Trivia on Friday night! Great fun and prizes for all ages! August 26-27 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/ Member Appreciation 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 Member Appreciation Celebration. All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. June 30-July 2 Whalers’ Western Weekend Welcome to days and nights of food, adventure, fantasy, nostalgia, treasure hunting, challenges, fun and friends. Something for everyone this weekend. August 12-13 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. July 7-9 Island Days We have a fun-filled weekend with beachy crafts, lemonade, and cookies. Bring Dad down for some great BBQ on Friday afternoon and Mr. Bill’s Family Trivia Show Friday evening. Big Screen Movie Saturday night. We will be having Site Decoration contest and a parade Saturday afternoon and the music of Bead Trapper Saturday night. July 29-30 Crabs a Fiddlin’ Weekend August 25-27 Fabulous Fathers Weekend Independence Weekend Come trap your own ice cream sandwich and join us for lots of “bead” crafts. Bead Trapper performs Saturday night. August 5-6 June 16-18 Come enjoy the Wild West “WhalersStyle” with cattle roping, hayrides and more. May 12-15 Mother’s Day Celebration Join us for a Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday morning. May 26-28 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 27-29 Memorial Day Weekend/ Member Appreciation Whalers’ Carnival is back! Also, join us for Member Appreciation on Saturday. June 2-4 National Trails Day® and Club Blazer Weekend* July 14-16 Mythical Monster Mayhem! Bigfoot and friends have been causing havoc! Help us catch them. July 21-23 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. July 28-30 Mystery & Mayhem Weekend This “Who Did It?” weekend will keep you on your toes and guessing until the last minute. August 4-6 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. 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! August 11-13 June 9-11 August 18-20 Where is Waldo? We can’t find Waldo! Help us locate the real Waldo. Dr. Delusion’s Illusions Magic Show Saturday evening. 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. Where’s Waldo Weekend Kooky Color Weekend Whalers Rest is bursting with color during this weekend. Come try your hand at tie-dying, sidewalk art and more! Gamers Unite! September 1-4 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 15-17 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! Wet & Wild at Whalers www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 11 NORTHWEST – Oregon NORTHWEST – Oregon Big Game Party Potluck May 26-28 8418 Harborview Rd. Blaine, WA 98230 June 17-18 Father’s Day Celebration Weekend The kids will be making special gifts for Dad. Dads get free cinnamon rolls on Saturday/Sunday morning. June 24-25 Wet and Wild Weekend All kinds of water-related games and activities. July 1-4 Celebrating Canada Day/ Independence Day Weekend May 13-14 Celebrate Mom Weekend The kids will be making special gifts for Mom. Moms get free cinnamon rolls on Saturday and Sunday morning. May 20-21 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 27-28 Memorial Day Weekend/ Member Appreciation 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 National Trails Day 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 Member Appreciation. June 10-11 Kids’ Carnival 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 August 25-26 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/ Member Appreciation 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 98532 Christmas in July Who says you can’t be merry in the summer? Couples Weekend May 13-14 July 29-30 Saturday let’s make Mom something extra nice for her special day. Sunday morning Mom’s Tea Party with cookies. Sand candle making on Saturday for the kids. August 5-6 BC Day Celebrating our Friends to the North! August 12-13 Luau Weekend Enjoy Hawaiian burgers, hula-hoops and the Limbo! The kids will enjoy making decorations for our festivities! August 19-20 Poker Day Poker-related games for the kids! A Poker Tournament for the adults. Mom’s Weekend Social May 26-29 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! Lots of fun and games for the kids. 12 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. June 16-18 Father’s Day Weekend 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! 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. 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. Summer Fun Join in as we celebrate the American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day® 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. Wild Water Weekend Petting Zoo How well do you know your partner? A newlywed-style game sure to bring laughs for the entire family. July 14-16 National Trails Day® and Club Blazer Weekend* June 23-25 July 15-16 July 23-24 June 3-4 All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. 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. July 7-9 Dinner & Theater – Spaghetti Feed & Drama Dragons July 21-27 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. August 11-13 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! August 18-20 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 25-27 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. September 1-4 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! 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! www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 13 NORTHWEST – Washington NORTHWEST – Washington Birch Bay Chehalis Continued 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.) Crescent Bar 9252 Crescent Bar Rd. N.W. Quincy, WA 98848 Grandy Creek 7370 Russell Rd. Concrete, WA 98237 June 23-25 Invasion of the Creepy Crawlies May 27-29 Memorial Day Weekend: Celebrate Our Veterans/ Member Appreciation Come cheer on your favorite team and bring a dish to share. 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! March and April June 3 February 4 Big Game Potluck Party 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. National Trails Day 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. August 18-20 Hot Summer Fun 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. 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/ Member Appreciation May 12-14 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 19-22 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! May 26-29 Memorial Day Weekend/ Member Appreciation 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! June 2-4 National Trails Day® 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 National Trails Day® (and cake)! Oh my, where did our summer go? Let’s put on our happy camper faces and do it again. 14 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! 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. Join us in the Adult Lodge for an afternoon of holiday music, good cheer and tasty morsels at our Dessert Potluck. 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. 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 Christmas in the Woods Out With The Old August 4-6 Hawaiian Vacation June 16-18 December 16 December 31 June 9-11 All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. Fiesta Time Games Galore Card games, board games, group games, and more! Come play with us! August 18-20 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! June 20-July 3 August 25-27 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! 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! July 7-9 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! July 14-16 Ahoy, Mateys! This pirate inspired weekend will be jam-packed with nautical-themed activities and a treasure hunt! July 21-23 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! July 28-30 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! 16362 Snee Oosh Rd. La Conner, WA 98257 August 11-13 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! Stars and Stripes Forever La Conner NORTHWEST – Washington NORTHWEST – Washington October 28 Gimme S’more Summer! September 1-4 Labor Day Celebration Weekend and Member Appreciation 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 20-22 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! May 13-14 Mother’s Day Weekend 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 20-21 Queen Victoria’s Birthday Let La Conner treat you to a birthday party as we celebrate Queen Victoria’s birthday! May 27-29 Memorial Day Weekend/ 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 Member Appreciation. June 3-4 National Trails Day® 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 Member Appreciation Celebration. June 10-11 Games Galore From board games to lawn games, come and have fun! www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 15 La Conner Continued Father’s Day Weekend Let Dad sit back and relax!!! Show him how special he is with a homemade gift 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 24-25 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! Sports, Sports, Sports Weekend Show your team spirit and wear your favorite team apparel. Play a friendly game of flag football on the front lawn. Splash Thru Summer Come join us for water weekend slip n’ slide, water guns and sprinklers! July 22-23 Karaoke With the Rec Staff La Conner is hosting a weekend full of music done by you! Come and enjoy! July 29-30 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 12-13 Chocolate Galore Join us for a chocolate slip n’ slide and everything else chocolate. August 19-20 Have You Spotted Big Foot? Let’s get together and hunt La Connor for the Yeti! Games and scavenger hunts too! Leavenworth 20752 Chiwawa Loop Rd. Leavenworth, WA 98826 June 30-July 3 September 8-10 June 3 Show your American pride with decorating; we’ll have a kids’ parade and much more fun. It’s all about the dogs this weekend as we enjoy showing off our furry family members. 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. Proud to Be an American September 2-4 July 7-9 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! Do you believe??? You will at the end of our Bigfoot Weekend. Flower Power Weekend Did you say “BIGFOOT”? July 14-16 Walk The Plank Weekend Ahoy, Matey! Come fulfill your dream of being a pirate. Canadian Thanksgiving May 12-14 October 28-29 May 26-29 Come join us for the Halloween Fright Night at La Conner with all kinds of ghoulish play. Who doesn’t love a Good Ole Country Carnival…with games, food and fun? Come enjoy our Member Appreciation. November 25-26 June 2-4 Join us for a great turkey dinner. We will provide turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and gravy and you potluck the rest! 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. 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! Little Diamond 1002 McGowen Rd. Newport, WA 99156 Louie Louie Luau Weekend 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. Thanksgiving Weekend It’s a Doggie Dog World July 21-23 October 7-8 Halloween Weekend July 15-16 16 August 26-27 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 Back to Nature June 9-11 All Aboard The Leavenworth Train Weekend Spend the weekend with Engineer Ernie! June 16-18 Super Hero Father’s Day Weekend Is your Dad your super hero? Bring him to Leavenworth for a fun-filled weekend all about him. Bring your favorite Hawaiian shirt and enjoy a weekend of flowers, games and a good old Luau! Bring Back the 70s Tie-dye, bell bottoms, and a disco ball are in store for your weekend. August 11-13 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? August 18-20 Long Lost Holidays Enjoy Out of Season Holidays fun i.e., Christmas, Easter, and Valentine’s Day. Don’t forget that Ugly Sweater. August 25-27 Out of The Box Weekend Spend the weekend doing fun activities you would not normally do. June 23-25 September 1-4 This weekend is all about getting WET!!! 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. Wacky Water Weekend All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. Wild, Wild West 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. Trailer-N-Treat August 4-7 June 9-11 June 16-18 July 28-30 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. National Trails Day® May 12-14 Mother’s Day Weekend 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 19-21 Kamloops Rodeo June 23-25 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 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. 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. May 26-29 July 7-9 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. 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. Memorial Day Madness Chocolate Festival www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 17 NORTHWEST – Washington NORTHWEST – Washington June 17-18 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. July 21-23 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. August 18-20 May 26-29 July 21-22 August 18-19 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! 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 Member Appreciation Celebration and free cake. Dinos are taking over Long Beach this weekend. Join us for a dino dig, a dinosaur egg hunt and much more. Painting shells and sand dollars and a bonfire under the stars are just a couple things in store for this weekend. Hot August Days August 25-27 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. September 1-4 Labor Day/Member Appreciation Weekend July 28-30 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.” 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 98644 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. Come join us as we get outdoors and explore for American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day® 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 17-19 Father’s Day Weekend 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 23-24 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 July 14-15 August 11-13 18 National Trails Day® and Club Blazer Weekend* 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. Family Challenge Weekend 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! June 2-3 4th of July Spectacular! August 4-6 Let’s Make a Deal Memorial Day Weekend Beachcomber’s Weekend May 12-13 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. 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. All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. Prehistoric Park Under the Sea & Stars Weekend July 28-29 August 23-26 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. 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. Rodeo Weekend 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 11-12 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.” Mount Vernon 5409 N. Darrk Ln. Bow, WA 98232 NORTHWEST – Washington NORTHWEST – Washington July 14-16 Kite Fest Week September 1-4 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 Member Appreciation. 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 30-31 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. 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 13-14 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. $6 Weekend Bear Breakfast Buffet and BBQ Lunch also start this weekend! May 20-22 Celebrating Victoria Day On Saturday, kids will make crafts in honor of Victoria Day Celebration. Then, we will have an Ice Cream Social and cake fit for a Queen! May 27-29 Memorial Weekend/Member Appreciation Peace, love and all things groovy happen this weekend! Friday night have s’mores with the staff and send up lighted balloons in memory of a loved one! Saturday night, get your groove on with live music performed by The Reflections, plus costume contest, and prizes! Join us for Member Appreciation Saturday Night! www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 19 Mount Vernon Continued National Trails Day and Club Blazer Weekend* Don’t miss this amazing, fun and educational weekend as we introduce and celebrate Thousand Trails’ two nationwide recreation programs Walk the Trails and Club Blazer! It starts Friday Night with campfire sing-alongs and good ‘ol s’mores! Saturday kicks off with kids’ activities focused on how to be good campers and a special hike after our BBQ Lunch ($) with free dessert to celebrate Member Appreciation! 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/ Member Appreciation Our Western swagger continues! Enjoy our Western Theatre Saturday night. A ton of laughs to be had! Hayrides, bucking bronco and Western Costume contest! 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! October 7 Canadian Thanksgiving June 17-18 Join us for our annual Canadian Thanksgiving Potluck! 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! October 28-29 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! June 24-25 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! 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. 20 We are the Christmas Campground!!! All month long we will have a variety of events and activities. Call the campground for specific weekends! Round ‘em Up – Ride ‘em Out! 3rd Annual Poker Run! More S’mores Please (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 ($). Aim high in the sky! Rocket launching, kite flying and gliders! We’ll reach for the sun with tons of fun. August 26-27 June 10-11 Canada Day/The 4th of July December 2 Aim High! ® June 30-July 4 August 19-20 July 15-16 August 5-6 Friday Night join us in the Lodge for Mr. Bill’s Traveling Trivia Show! Trivia questions and prizes will be throughout the campground all weekend! Special lunch menu all weekend, plus coconut bowling, Hawaiian dancers, grass skirts, and Banana Eating contest! Silly fun all weekend! Trivia Weekend July 22-23 Scavenger Hunt Scavenger Hunt Weekend starts Friday and ends Saturday night! Oh, the things you will have to find! But the prizes will be worth it! The award ceremony will be followed by our own Crystal Blue Karaoke! July 29-30 Summer is for Clowning Around Tons of fun with a dunk tank, bounce house, cotton candy, circus games, clowns, face painting, and balloon artist. Hawaiian Luau August 12-13 Old-Fashioned Summer Blackberry Festival Saturday we’re having a picnic lunch ($) 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! All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. Tis the Season! 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 98569 We gladly honor our veterans with dinner and a night of Bingo fun! 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 Labor Day Weekend Thanksgiving Dinner 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! June 10 September 2-5 November 23 Black Friday Sale Walk a mile with us for American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day® and with only 49 more you can get your 50 mile pin. Kids come learn about nature in many fun ways at Club Blazer. 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. Veterans Day Dinner November 24 National Trails Day® and Club Blazer Weekend* Beachcombers’ Paradise November 11 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! June 3 May 27-29 Memorial Day Weekend 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. 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! www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 21 NORTHWEST – Washington NORTHWEST – Washington June 3-4 173 Salem Plant Rd. Silver Creek, WA 98585 June 23-25 August 18-20 July 28-30 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! Enjoy the SW Washington Fair from the 15th thru the 20th at the fairgrounds in Chehalis. Fun for all ages! Learn how reptiles once ruled the earth for years. View various reptiles with the ‘Reptile Man.” Bigfoot Weekend 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! July 7-9 Pool Party May 12-14 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. July 14-16 Picnic Weekend May 26-29 Memorial Day Weekend Remember the sacrifices for our freedom. Join us for free cake and ice cream for Member Appreciation. Enjoy the state’s longest yard sale at Packwood on HWY 12. June 2-4 National Trails Day and Club Blazer Weekend* ® June 3rd is National Trails Day®. Come join us as we get outdoors and explore with Walk the Trails and Club Blazer activities. June 9-11 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! June 16-18 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! 22 Enjoy a dip in our sparkling pools and play some fun water games. Italian sodas will be available poolside Saturday afternoon! Fair Days of Summer Weekend August 25-27 August 11-13 Challenge fellow campers to horseshoes and basketball! 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! Sports Weekend Labor Day Weekend This is the 75th Loggers Jubilee in Morton so a special celebration is planned there, just a short drive away. Rubber Ducky Pool Party June 2-5 July 1-3 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! 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! June 9-10 Wild & Wacky Wilderness Weekend Dogs Days of Summer Logger’s Weekend August 25-27 National Trails Day® and Club Blazer Weekend* July 28-30 August 10-13 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! 26702 Ben Howard Rd. Monroe, WA 98272 Save Paradise from destruction! Follow the clues to solve the murder! 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. Heroes vs. Villains Weekend Thunderbird 3rd Annual Murder Mystery Blueberry Days Weekend August 18-20 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 Member Appreciation! July 21-23 August 4-6 Lazy Dazes of Summer September 1-4 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! Enter your 4-legged buddy in our doggy race and costume contest. Enjoy evening wagon rides onsite. Reptile Takeover Weekend May 13 Mother’s Day Weekend Come celebrate Mom! May 19-20 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. May 26-29 Magical Memorial Day Weekend 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 Member Appreciation Event. All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. 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. June 16-18 Father’s Day Weekend It’s Dads turn to be spoiled. Make him a gift on Saturday! Free Breakfast for Dads. June 23-25 Splash Into Summer Enjoy musical noodles, water balloon wars, and special frozen treats. Then dry off at the bonfire and enjoy some s’mores! Celebrate the “Magically Charged” Fourth July 7-9 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! July 14-16 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. July 21-23 Sports Weekend 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 Member Appreciation 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. Games! Games! Games! There will be a movie on the lawn, a weekend of sports activities, ice cream, and a bonfire. www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 23 NORTHWEST – Washington NORTHWEST – Washington Paradise Verde Valley 6400 E. Thousand Trails Rd. Cottonwood, AZ 86326 June 17-18 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. July 1-2 Red, White, and “Vroom” Weekend SOUTHWEST REGION May 6-7 Cinco de Mayo Weekend Verde Valley, AZ 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 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! NEVADA Las Vegas Las Vegas 24 All Events, Times and Dates Subject to Change • Some events may require a participation fee. 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 13-14 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 27-29 Memorial Day Weekend with Member Appreciation 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 National Trails Day® 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 15-16 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 19-20 “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 Member Appreciation Day along with pool contests! September 16-17 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 21-22 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 18-19 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! www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 25 SOUTHWEST – Arizona “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. Idyllwild 24400 Canyon Trail Dr. Idyllwild, CA 92549 July 16-18 July 28-30 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! Another newbie here at the preserve! Imagine outer space-themed crafts, games, telescopes and one of the most popular movies ever filmed!! Father’s Day Weekend July 23-25 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 May 12-14 Mother’s Day Weekend 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. May 26-29 Memorial Day Weekend 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! June 2-4 National Trails Day® and Club Blazer Weekend* Another great weekend of fun! There will be crafts, Sand Castle Building contest, and a Hula-Hoop contest. June 9-11 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. 26 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. August 4-6 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. 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. 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. September 2-5 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! July 21-23 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. Memorial Day/Member Appreciation Family Barn Dance May 5-Sept 3 July 14-16 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. All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. 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. May 26-29 August 18-20 Oktoberfest Weekend 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. Activities to be announced. Come to the mountains and listen to some good music. August 25-27 June 16-18 Mother’s Day Cake for Mother’s Day Armed Forces Day/ Lake Minden Artist Exhibit Bluegrass Candy Mountain Weekend May 12-14 May 19-21 August 11-13 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!! Wet & Wild Beach Mountain Weekend 1256 Marcum Rd. Nicolaus, CA 95659 Jurassic Mountain 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. July 7-8 Lake Minden Weekend Activities Information 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. 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. June 2-4 National Trails Day® 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. June 9-11 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 June 23-26 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. July 7-9 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. www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 27 SOUTHWEST – California SOUTHWEST – California Down on the Farm Weekend Space Camp Weekend Lake Minden Continued July 14-16 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. July 21-23 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. July 28-30 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. August 4-6 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 MeetUp and the Picture This Photo Club. August 11-13 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. 28 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. August 25-27 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. September 1-4 Labor Day/Member Appreciation 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 15-17 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 22-24 November 17-19 December 15-17 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. 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. 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 Hobby Share Lake Minden Thanksgiving Dinner September 29-October 1 November 24-26 Lake Minden Art Show The Most Wonderful Time of the Year 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 13-15 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 20-22 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. All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. October 27-29 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 10-12 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. 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. Lake Minden Christmas Dinner December 22-24 ‘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 29-31 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 12-14 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. www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 29 SOUTHWEST – California SOUTHWEST – California Clowning Around August 18-20 Lake Minden Continued January 19-21 Just Say No to Cabin Fever January 26-28 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 16-18 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. 30 March 30-April 1 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. 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. Artist Workshop Aprils Fools Day March 2-4 April 7-9 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. 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. Jewelry Maker’s Meet-Up 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 16-18 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 24-26 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. Lake of the Springs 14152 French Town Rd. Oregon House, CA 95962 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 22-24 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 27-29 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. All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. October 16-21 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. 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. July 1-2 October 28 Celebrating Dads Sparkle Spectacular Celebrating Spring April 13-15 June 17-18 May 13-14 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 27-29 Memorial Day Weekend Celebration will be Splashing Fun Member Appreciation Day Let’s splash our way into the season. A Craft and Variety Fair will be held all day Friday and Sunday. Saturday is Member Appreciation 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 National Trails Day® and Club Blazer Weekend* 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 National Trails Day®. 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 22-23 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. Dance, Dance, Dance! 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! September 1-4 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 Member Appreciation Day. We will be serving breakfast on Labor Day. www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 31 SOUTHWEST – California SOUTHWEST – California 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. February 23-25 Oakzanita Springs 11053 Hwy. 79 Descanso, CA 91916 June 10-11 July 29-30 November 23 October 27 February 10 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. 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. 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. Decorate your site, rig, cart, bike, pet or yourself. There will be Halloweenthemed movies Friday and Saturday nights. 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. Gooey Science Weekend June 17-18 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 24-25 Beat the Heat May 13-14 Mother’s Day Weekend 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 27-29 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 Member Appreciation! June 4-5 National Trails Day® and Club Blazer Weekend* 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. 32 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 15-16 Jawsome Weekend We will play fun shark games, create edible art and do lots of fun shark crafts. July 22-23 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! August 5-6 Baby It’s Hot Outside Thanksgiving Dinner 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. November 25-26 August 12-13 Throughout December 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. 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. Life on the Wild side August 19-20 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 26-27 Creepy Creatures Thanksgiving Weekend Join us for holiday-themed crafts and edible art. Holiday Decorating Palm Springs 77500 Varner Rd. Palm Desert, CA 92211 It’s all about those creatures most people think are creepy, like bats, snakes and bug, plus fun crafts and edible art. 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. All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. 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. 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. November 23 March 31-April 1 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. 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. Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner 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. March 16-17 St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Easter Weekend in Palm Springs Pio Pico 14615 Otay Lakes Rd. Jamul, CA 91935 December 23-24 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. Labor Day Weekend Throughout October November 11 Valentine’s Day Weekend Christmas in Palm Springs September 2-4 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 Member Appreciation so join us for complimentary cake. Halloween Weekend 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. 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. 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. 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 27-30 Memorial Day Weekend 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. www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 33 SOUTHWEST – California SOUTHWEST – California Father’s Day Weekend Something Fishy is Going On Pio Pico Continued June 2-4 National Trails Day® and Club Blazer Weekend* June 16-18 Fathers Appreciation Weekend This weekend features a special dinner at Cafe and a Father/Child Mini-Golf Tournament – all for Dads! June 23-25 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 15-17 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. July 28-30 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. August 4-6 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. 34 December 15-17 July 15 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 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 Member Appreciation Christmas and Caroling party. 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. Tiki Time Luau Weekend August 25-27 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 13-15 Octoberfest Weekend Dine under the stars at our Bavarianthemed Fall Festival with brats, beer, dancing, games and an Alpine photo booth. Christmas at Pio Pico 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. 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 95651 Western Days Veterans Day Weekend May God Bless America this weekend! Later, treat yourself to cotton candy. Also on the agenda, a Ponderosa favorite – live music and karaoke! All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. Still Want to Swim? Come enjoy our two pools and lots of other outdoor fun! September 2 Enjoy an extra day off to ride horses, swim, and play outdoors and enjoy music by the pool. October 28 Halloween Fun Party August 19 Paint your own pumpkin, trick-or-treat through Rancho Oso and enjoy punch and cupcakes. 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! November 11 September 1-3 May 14 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 Member Appreciation Celebration with live music. All Moms come on down to our Stone Lodge for free French toast from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Pirates have invaded the Ponderosa! Well, if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em by making your own pirate mask, you scurvy dog. Arrgghh! Throughout August Labor Day Weekend Bring the whole family to the Lodge for Family Bingo! Popcorn, lemonade and prizes! Pirates on the American River Independence Day 3750 Paradise Rd. Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Family Bingo! September 16 June 30-July 2 Rancho Oso August 12 Labor Day Weekend November 11-13 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. Come cool off by the pool. We will have water games and activities! Enjoy a potluck dinner with fellow members. 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. Thanksgiving Weekend Water Fun! August 5 Christmas Feast Halloween Spooktacular Weekend November 24-26 July 22 December 25 October 28-30 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. Ponderosa Paradise All About Mom Weekend May 27 Memorial Day Weekend We will celebrate our members with a Member Appreciation 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. 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. July 1 Full-Filled Weekend We will have an event-filled weekend with plenty of fun-filled activities and music by the pool. www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 35 SOUTHWEST – California SOUTHWEST – California 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 Member Appreciation Celebration. August 18-20 Russian River 33655 Geysers Rd. Cloverdale, CA 95425 July 8 November 23 May 27-29 October 27-31 March 16-18 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. 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. 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 Member Appreciation. Haunted Trail Walk on Saturday Night, pumpkin carving on Sunday, Monster Mash Dance on Monday night and Trunk-or-Treating on Tuesday. 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! Scavenger Hunt July 15 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 May 27-29 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 Member Appreciation Celebration. June 3 National Trails Day® 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! 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. 36 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 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 16225 Cienega Rd. Paicines, CA 95043 Russian River Resort’s 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off! 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 Member Appreciation Celebration. June 3-4 National Trails Day® 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! June 17-18 Father’s Day Weekend 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 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 Memorial Day 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. July 21-23 Summer Fun Weekend May 5-7 Mother’s Day Weekend 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 20-21 Horseshoe Tournament Horseshoe Tournament all weekend. October 28 Halloween RV/Tent Contest Decorate your RV or tent for this fun event. Prizes will be awarded for Best Decorations. All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. Water balloon tag on Saturday and Miniature Golf Tournament on Sunday. August 18-20 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. Throughout November Food Drive Bring canned goods to donate to the local food bank. November 11 Veterans Day St Patrick’s Day Snowflower 41776 Yuba Gap Dr. Emigrant Gap, CA 95715 SOUTHWEST – California SOUTHWEST – California Summer Splash River Float Thanksgiving Dinner Ghostly Hallow’s Eve 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 18-24 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. 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. May 26-29 You Scream. I Scream…We all Scream for Ice Cream! Yay – Ice Cream! June 3 American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day® 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. www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 37 Snowflower Continued June 10 Candy Craze with Games! Manager’s Choice Candy Bingo. June 17-18 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. June 2-4 August 11-13 December 8-10 June 3 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! Come pick up some info on our local trails and enjoys free snow cones. Pick your favorite songs and come battle it out on the stage in our Dance Hall. Prizes given to the ugliest sweaters. Handmade, store bought, popcorn, lights, tinsel – the uglier the better. Free cupcakes for everyone! Ship Chandler for a Day! 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 93510 July 15 National Trails Day® June 9-11 August 18-20 Pool games, water balloon games and more in this fun-filled wet 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. Wet N’ Wild June 16-18 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.) July 7-9 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. Christmas in July July 14-16 July 22 Cool off with some free ice cream sundaes for National Ice Cream Day on the 17th. I Scream, You Scream Join us to make Christmas ornaments and get a head start on the holidays. Seamstress for the Day July 21-23 Learn to sew and come make a pillowcase with us, supplies are provided. Picnic in the Park 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 Member Appreciation Day and Apple Stamping Come join us for apple pie and Apple Stamping at the Lodge. We will be Apple Stamping dish towels! 38 May 5-8 Mother’s Day Weekend Crafts and card making, plus a Mother’s Day breakfast. May 26-29 Memorial Weekend/ Member Appreciation 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. Lip Sync Battles Bring your blankets or chairs and come picnic in the park. Free hot dogs for National Hot Dog Day on the July 23. July 28-30 A Pirates Life For Me Ahoy Matey! Search for hidden treasure with our scavenger hunt, enjoy black pearl sundaes, and even get tattooed. August 4-6 Chocolate Fest Come get chocolate wasted with sweets, fondue, ice cream and more. All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. Luau Weekend August 25-27 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. September 1-4 Labor Day Weekend/ Member Appreciation 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 Member Appreciation. Ugly Sweater Party December 15-17 Christmas Potluck National Trails Day®/ Customer Appreciation June 18 Happy Father’s Day Bring your favorite side dish or Christmas tradition dish to our potluck on December 16. Main dish and drinks will be provided. 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. December 31 June 30-July 4 Come close out the year with Soledad Canyon. Appetizers and drinks provided. DJ to party the night away. 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. New Year’s Eve Wilderness Lakes 30605 Briggs Rd. Menifee, CA 92584 Fourth of July Weekend September 15-17 August 5 Come celebrate Mexican Independence Day by enjoying good Mexican food and treats. 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. Luau Weekend Fiesta Time October 27-29 Halloween Weekend Pumpkin carving, a dance, and trunk-or-treating for the kids and a Haunted Hayride. November 17-19 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. September 1-4 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. May 26-29 Memorial Day Weekend 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. 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. www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 39 SOUTHWEST – California SOUTHWEST – California Father’s Day Fun & Karaoke August 19 Wilderness Lakes Continued October 27-29 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 11-12 Saturday we will have a bike/golf cart parade. Free cupcakes for past and present military personnel on Sunday at Ice Cream Time. November 23-26 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 President’s Weekend There will be relay games, Candy Bar Bingo, a Presidents Day craft and Family Movie Night. March 11-15 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 31191 Hardin Flat Rd. Groveland, CA 95321 June 3 National Trails Day® and Club Blazer Weekend* 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 9-11 Family Bingo Join us for an evening of Family Fun Bingo in the Lodge! There will be popcorn, refreshments and prizes! June 16-18 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 Annual Rose Parade Bus Trip Play to win at mini-golf, volleyball, horseshoes, and billiards. Relax in the evening with a movie and popcorn. Take the bus and see the parade. Continental breakfast before you depart. February 4 July 22 Come and watch your favorite teams play on the big screen TV. Bring your most delightful finger foods to snack on. On Saturday, gather at the Pavilion for a delicious ice cream sundae. There will also be tie-dye and crafts for the kids! Big Football Sunday National Vanilla Ice Cream Day 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 14-17 Annual Horseshoe Tournament Join fellow Thousand Trails horseshoe players for this tournament. Play doubles and singles. 40 May 26-29 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. 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. August 11-13 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. August 18-20 Family Bingo 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 89121 September 1-4 49ers 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. 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. Calling all monsters! Join us in the Lodge for a pre-Halloween craft day with popcorn and refreshments! Spooky Crafts Father’s Day Weekend 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. Best Decorated RV Contest 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 15-17 June 17-18 October 31 Labor Day Weekend October 27-29 All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. Annual Thanksgiving Potluck/ Family Movie Night Join us for an evening of some Family Fun Bingo in the Lodge! There will be popcorn, refreshments and prizes! July 29 Yosemite YOLO Day November 23 Come enjoy the perfect weather in Las Vegas! Decorate your RV for Halloween and win some terrific prizes! November 11 May 5-7 Mother’s Day Weekend 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. May 26-29 Memorial Day Weekend It’s our turn to thank you for being loyal Thousand Trails Members. We’ll celebrate with cake! June 3-5 National Trails Day® 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! 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! www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 41 SOUTHWEST – Nevada SOUTHWEST – California Veteran’s Day Weekend February 17-18 Hidden Cove 687 County Rd. 3919 Arley, AL 35541 August 4-6 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 34711 August 19-21 Ice Cream, You Scream Join us for an Ice Cream Social! No need for screaming, just sit back, relax, and enjoy! September 1-4 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. Natchez Trace, TN 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 TEXAS Bay Landing Bridgeport Colorado River Columbus Lake Conroe Willis Lake Tawakoni Point Lake Texoma Gordonville Lake Whitney Whitney Medina Lake Lakehills September 23-25 May 6 Make Mom a special card or craft, then treat her to a sundae at the Ice Cream Social! Join us for a delicious Ice Cream Sundaes with all the toppings! Celebrate Mom! Mother’s Day VIRGINIA Chesapeake Bay Gloucester Harbor View Colonial Beach Lynchburg Gladys Virginia Landing Quinby Williamsburg Williamsburg SOUTH CAROLINA Carolina Landing Fair Play The Oaks at Point South Yemassee TENNESSEE Cherokee Landing Saulsbury Natchez Trace Hohenwald May 26-29 Memorial Day Weekend Come to the lake for MDW! Have some fun with games, tournaments, contests, and prizes! Join us for Member Appreciation. Ice Cream Fun October 21-23 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. June 17 June 17-18 Father’s Day Weekend Father’s Day Mini-golf Tournament on Friday. BBQ Pool Party on Saturday, and free pancakes for Dad on Sunday. Make Dad a special card or craft, then treat him to a sundae at the Ice Cream Social! July 1 July 1-4 Banana Split Delight 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! 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! 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 14-16 Memorial Day Weekend National Trails Day® and Club Blazer Weekend* National Trails Day® and Club Blazer Weekend* Take a slide down the Giant Slip N’ Slide and participate in the many fun tournaments scheduled throughout the weekend. May 28 June 3 June 2-4 Independence Day Celebration Mother’s Day Weekend Independence Day Weekend 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! 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. You won’t want to miss the delicious Banana Split Ice Cream Social. Bring your appetites and great conversation! 42 All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 43 SOUTHEAST – Florida SOUTHEAST REGION SouthEAST May 13-14 Orlando Continued 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. December 25 July 4 A sweet concert in honor of the holidays. Join us in the evening to wind down the season. 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. Christmas Night Celebration 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 33873 SOUTHEAST – Florida 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. Halloween Weekend 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. 44 October 28-39 November 23 October 28 Flag Raising Ceremony followed by coffee and donuts. Make sure to thank a Vet! 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 Member Appreciation Day – dessert at the picnic will be complimentary cake to honor our members! December 17-18 May 27-28 Memorial Day Weekend/ Member Appreciation We will be hosting our Annual Picnic! Please join us in honoring our veterans and patriots with great food and great company! This is Member Appreciation Day – dessert at the picnic will be complimentary cake to honor our members! June 4-5 National Trails Day® 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! Explore local trails throughout the weekend. Keep track of your hikes and visit the office for a special gift celebrating your success! 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.” All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. January 13-14 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 20-21 Suds ‘n Spuds Crafts and games will be country/ hillbilly-themed. On Saturday we will have a Potato Topper ‘n Beer Potluck. April 15-16 July 1 There will be Easter Egg Dying and “bunny games” to make you kiddos jump for joy! Fly the American Flag and get together for a hot dog cookout and games Hippity, Hoppity Easter Three Flags 1755 E. State Rd. 44 Wildwood, FL 34785 November 18 Tastes of Fall February 5 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! Big Football Sunday Let’s cheer on our teams together in the Lounge. February 16-17 The Man from Memphis Everything Elvis – all weekend. February 24-25 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 10-11 Strawberry Surprise You’ll have to join us to find out the surprise. March 17-18 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. 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. Gather at the Clubhouse and have some cake and coffee with us to honor our veterans. A celebration of music through the ages with crafts, games and live entertainment. Third Annual Couples Shuffleboard Tournament is on. Win our Red Champions Ribbon in honor of the holiday. Labor Day/Member Appreciation Veterans Day Celebration Decades of Music Be My Valentine September 2 November 11 January 26-27 February 10-11 Independence Day Celebration 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. June 2-4 National Trails Day® 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! June 17 Father’s Day Celebration Let’s get together and have a cookout and potluck. 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! www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 45 SOUTHEAST – Florida 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! Veterans Day Labor Day/Member Appreciation Costumes and fun! Take the kids on a safe trick-or-treat adventure! Labor Day Weekend November 11 September 2-3 Halloween September 2 Join us for a spooky weekend of scares, screams and terror. The Haunted Forest will eat you alive. Celebrate the USA 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. Forest Lake 192 Thousand Trails Dr. Advance, NC 27006 February 14 Valentine’s Day Potluck with your mate and meet and make friends. Let’s show everyone a happy and joyous time. SOUTHEAST – Florida 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! 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. Spring Sale May 12-14 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 26-28 Memorial Day Celebration/ Member Appreciation 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. June 2-4 April 15 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? National Trails Day® 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. 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. July 7-9 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. July 14-16 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. June 9-11 School’s Out Weekend! Enjoy a pool party with all your friends. We will have donuts for everyone and then evening entertainment. 46 2495 Dimmette Rd. Lenoir, NC 28645 All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. July 21-23 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. July 28-30 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. August 11-13 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. August 25-27 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/ Member Appreciation 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 May 5-7 Kentucky Derby Honor your grandparents by making them a craft; then spend the day enjoying fun activities. 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. September 15-17 May 12-14 It’s a weekend at the FAIR! Join us for events you will find at your local County Fair. Entertainment Saturday evening. Celebrate Mom! Come by and make gifts and cards for her special day. We will also have coffee and treats for Mom. Grandparent’s Weekend It’s County Fair Weekend September 22-24 Mother’s Day International Weekend May 19-21 October 6-8 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. 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. 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. NASCAR Weekend May 26-28 Memorial Day Golf cart parade, horseshoes, cornhole tournaments, and poker run. Live entertainment. Join us for cake as we celebrate you at Member Appreciation on Saturday afternoon. October 27-29 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! www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 47 SOUTHEAST – North Carolina St. Patrick’s Day 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 Chocolate Festival March 17 Father’s Day Celebration June 23-25 February 24 Who doesn’t love chocolate? Join in the fun and enjoy fondue, an Ice Cream Social and more to get your chocolate fix! Green Mountain June 16-18 Green Mountain Continued June 3-5 National Trails Day and Club Blazer Weekend*/ 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. June 9-11 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. June 16-18 Father’s Day Celebrate Dad! Come and make Dad a gift and card. We will also have coffee and treats for Dad. June 23-25 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. July 7-9 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. 48 September 1-3 October 20-22 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! Member Appreciation 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. Bring your favorite pumpkin desserts for a covered dish and a pumpkin for decorating. Come share some ghost stories by the campfire. 70s Disco/Retro 80s Labor Day/Member Appreciation July 21-23 September 8-10 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. Join us for tales of days gone by and celebrate our Grandparents and longtime members. Christmas in July July 28-30 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. August 4-6 Luau Grab your grass skirt and let’s learn the Hula dance. Join us for a Luau with live entertainment Saturday night. August 11-13 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. August 18-20 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. August 25-27 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. Grandparents/Old Timer’s Weekend September 15-17 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! Pumpkin Party October 27-29 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 27850 September 22-24 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. 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 13-15 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. All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. National Trails Day® 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 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. June 9-11 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. June 16-18 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! June 23-25 Rock & Roll September 29-October 1 Fall Classic Horseshoe Challenge/Flannel Weekend June 2-4 May 12-13 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! May 26-29 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 Member Appreciation event.) Beginning Memorial Day Weekend there will be weekly Friday Night Bingo, Saturday Night DJ Dances, Sunday Morning Worship Services and Pancake Breakfast. Turn back the clock to the 1950s. Enjoy music, crafts and games. HulaHoop 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. July 7-9 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! July 14-16 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. July 21-23 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. July 28-30 Bingo Blitz Bingo, bingo, bingo! Candy Bar Bingo, Kids’ Bingo, and regular Beach Bingo is in store for this weekend!! August 4-6 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! August 11-13 Chocolate Lovers Chocolate contest, chocolate crafts, chocolate ice cream sundaes. Chocolate everywhere! Everyone loves chocolate. Join us for this super sweet time. August 18-20 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. August 25-27 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. www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 49 SOUTHEAST – North Carolina SOUTHEAST – North Carolina Oldies but Goodies: The 50’s & 60’s July 14-16 Lake Gaston Continued Carolina Landing 120 Carolina Landing Dr. Fair Play, SC 29643 July 8-9 Enjoy the Lake Spend time on the beautiful lake. Bring your boat and enjoy your own special water sports weekend. July 22-23 The Oaks at Point South 1292 Campground Rd. Yemassee, SC 29945 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. 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 22-24 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 20-22 Haunted Trails This is the last weekend we will have together in 2017. 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. 50 Memorial Day Weekend 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. June 2-4 National Trails Day® 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! Member Appreciation on Saturday. Join us for donuts and coffee! June 11 Spend time on the beautiful lake. Bring your boat and enjoy your own special water sports weekend. September 1-4 Labor Day Celebration/ Member Appreciation Festival atmosphere! There will be golf cart races, water slide activities, mini-golf and horseshoe tournaments. Activities run all weekend. Join us for Member Appreciation 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 Memorial Day Weekend Enjoy a relaxing holiday weekend exploring nearby historic sites! A list of recommendations is available at the office. Member Appreciation cake and coffee will be served Saturday afternoon. June 3-5 National Trails Day ® Let’s get outdoors and explore this weekend as we enjoy National Trails Day®. Meet at the front office for a campground-wide walkathon. National Trails Day® and Club Blazer Weekend* Join the Rangers for a walk around beautiful Cherokee Landing. Afterwards, we will have cake to celebrate National Trails Day®! November 22 June 16-18 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. Spend the weekend with dear old Dad while fishing and enjoying nature. We’ll be serving breakfast for the family at the Super Host. Christmas Cookie Social May 27-29 June 2-4 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 38052 Father’s Day Weekend 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! July 28-30 SOUTHEAST – Tennessee SOUTHEAST – North Carolina Labor Day Luau Enjoy the Lake 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. December 22 August 26-27 May 26-29 Labor Day Celebration Thanksgiving Potluck August 11-13 September 1-3 September 2-5 Christmas in July We’ll be celebrating Christmas by decorating the tree, listening to Christmas music, and making your favorite Christmas finger foods. August 11-13 Pool Party Let’s beat the heat and spend a day in the water listening to music and soaking up the sun! August 25-27 Game Day July 1-4 Spend the afternoon inside and out of the heat. Enjoy family time by playing games,watching movies, and staying cool. 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 1-4 Labor Day Weekend/Member Appreciation Spend time on the beautiful lake. Bring your boat and enjoy your own special water sports weekend. Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Potluck. Campground will provide turkey. Please bring your favorite side dish to share. May 12-14 Mother’s Day Bring Mom out for brunch followed by a special day. 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 Member Appreciation Potluck where we will provide the meat! June 30-July 4 December 9 May 26-29 October 20-22 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. 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. 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. Let’s gather and bring in fall with one last celebration with bonfires, hayrides, food, and fun! Enjoy the Lake Independence Day Celebration Christmas Dinner All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. Campfire Fun Farewell Weekend www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 51 Natchez Trace 1363 Napier Rd. Hohenwald, TN 38462 June 9-11 July 21-23 September 1-4 We will be decorating masks for the Masquerade Ball on Saturday night. Join us for a shrimp boil, costume contest, casino games, and more! We will do everything that is fun about Christmas in the July heat. Decorate your campers for a contest! Cardboard boat races, live entertainment, vendors, hog roast, games, and much more! Join us for Member Appreciation on Saturday morning. Mardi Gras Weekend June 16-18 Father’s Day Weekend 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! June 23-25 We celebrate Cinco de Mayo with piñata breaking, a Pepper Eating contest, kids’ crafts, followed by a Taco Bar for supper that evening. May 12-14 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 19-21 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! May 26-29 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. Splish ‘N Splash 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. July 14-16 June 16-18 August 4-6 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 15-17 June 23-25 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 August 18-20 Gospel Fest We’ll have live entertainment this weekend with the focus being put on Gospel music! August 25-27 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. 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. June 2-4 Great Outdoors/ National Trails Day® and Club Blazer Weekend* 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! 52 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! 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. June 30-July 4 July 7-9 2305 Hwy. 380 W. Bridgeport, TX 76426 June 9-11 September 8-10 Bingo is scheduled for the entire weekend! We will be playing Brown Bag Bingo, Candy Bar Bingo, and Card Bingo. 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! Bay Landing Join us for water games, a hot dog roast, and much more at the beach! August 11-13 Independence Celebration Labor Day Celebration All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. Dad’s Day Southern Heritage Festival/ Grandparents Weekend Blackjack Weekend We love our Casino Nights! Join us for supper, cards, crafts, and more! September 22-24 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. 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. May 12-14 Mother’s Day 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 We will celebrate our years of camping at Natchez Trace with stories, pictures, and a potluck. 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! 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! October 6-8 May 19-21 July 7-9 Fall into autumn with crafts, games, movies and a picturesque pontoon ride. A weekend to honor our troops and feel the freedom of the good old country air. Enjoy the adults Annual Hot Tub/Wine and Cheese Party in the evening. Plus, a kids’ movie night at the clubhouse. September 29-October 1 Old Timers Weekend Fall into Autumn October 13-15 Octoberfest We are enjoying the great fall weather with apple cider, pumpkin decorating, movies, and crafts. October 20-22 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. Armed Forces Day May 26-29 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. June 2-4 Great Outdoors/ National Trails Day® and Club Blazer Weekend* 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. Wine and Cheese/Hot Tub Party July 14-16 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. July 21-23 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! www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 53 SOUTHEAST – Texas SOUTHEAST – Tennessee Fiesta! July 28-30 Luau Weekend Aloha, campers! Wear your grass skirts and island attire and enjoy a fun-filled weekend. May 6 Christmas in July Bay Landing Continued September 15-17 November 11 May 20 All of Nothing 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. Come meet new folks at the Clubhouse for crafts or play card games of your choice. 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. July 28-30 It’s a day of extremes and it’s all or nothing. How will your day go? August 4-6 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. August 11-13 Too Hot to Handle August 18-20 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! August 25-27 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. September 1-4 Hawaiian Luau/Labor Day/ Member Appreciation 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. 54 September 22-24 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. Card Games 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 78934 Flower Power Weekend May 27 Memorial Day Weekend 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 National Trails Day and Club Blazer Weekend* ® 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. October 14 June 17 This is when the members and staff work together for our Halloween Spookarama Day! Celebrate Dad this weekend by making cards for him. Sunday morning it’s pancakes for breakfast. Spookarama Day Father’s Day Weekend October 21 June 24 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. It’s all about family. Get your family or team together for our fun playoff. Join us and we will celebrate June birthdays. Festive Fall 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. Putt Putt Game Day May 6 July 1 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. Decorate your bikes and golf carts and join us in our parade. Join us for a BBQ Potluck at the Activity Center. Cinco de Mayo Weekend May 13 Mother’s Day Weekend Come celebrate Mom by making cards for her. We will have a pancake breakfast on Sunday. All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. Celebration Weekend July 22 September 9 Come join us for a weekend full of fun and exciting games. Spend the afternoon playing Bingo with new friends. Play different kinds of Bingo at the Activity Center. We may play Brown Bag Bingo, Candy Bingo, or Card Bingo! Bingo/Friendship Weekend Goofy Bingo Weekend July 29 September 16 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. Join us for ice cream with all the toppings. We will also celebrate September birthdays. Hot Days of Summer Weekend 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 Fall Is in the Air Weekend 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! 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. October 14 Dice It Up Weekend August 26 October 21 July 15 Come join us at the pool for fun! It’s going to be a weekend filled with plenty of fun activities and socializing. Bring your pumpkin to the Activity Center and get ready to be creative. July 8 Bring your favorite junk food to share and join us for fun dice games. Man-O-Man It’s Hot Outside Weekend Come and enjoy the cool pool. We will play some games indoors. Pre-Labor Day Weekend 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. Take It Easy Weekend Take time out and enjoy the peace and quiet of Colorado River. We will celebrate October birthdays. Pumpkin Carving Weekend October 28 Halloween Weekend Hayrides and Halloween activities. www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 55 SOUTHEAST – Texas SOUTHEAST – Texas 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? Sizzlin’ September 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 November 23-26 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. March 17 May 13 July 1 August 29 Bring your best three resolutions. We will combine them and make a resolution sheet to use for everybody. Then we will meet for Potluck. Let’s do what the Irish do. Irish Potluck and End of the Rainbow Pot O’ Gold. 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. Get those poles and grab your bait! We will have prizes for the biggest, fattest, and ugliest fish. We will decorate baskets and prepare to hunt for Easter Eggs. 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. April 7 May 20 Bring your best pies for dessert and enjoy Potluck Dinner. 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. New Year’s Resolutions 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. December 9 February 17 Bring your gifts and wrapping supplies to the Activity Center for a wrapping party! Join us and we will celebrate December birthdays. Come and enjoy a late Sweethearts Valentine’s Day. Join us and we will celebrate February birthdays. It’s a Wrap Weekend 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. 56 Sweethearts Belated St Patty’s Weekend March 24 Easter Weekend Pie Baking Event 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 11720 Thousand Trails Rd. Willis, TX 77318 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 National Trails Day® 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! Come join our 4th Annual Summer Olympics with Frisbee toss, relay races, long jumps, basketball free throws, jump rope and more! Be patriotic and help us celebrate Presidents’ Weekend! June 17 March 3 Father’s Day Weekend Texas Independence Come and we will celebrate Texas Independence Day on March 2. We’ll prepare and fly a kite for young and old alike. Join us and we will celebrate March birthdays. May 27 4th Annual Summer Olympics Weekend Abe and George Weekend Go Fly a Kite Armed Forces Weekend June 10 February 24 March 10 Mother’s Day Celebration 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. All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. 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 4th Celebration Weekend Fishing Derby Weekend September 2 Labor Day Celebration We are going to have a Pool Party, so come to the pool to cool off and play games. 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 Member Appreciation Day on Saturday. July 15 September 9 All games planned will leave you soaked! We will have water volleyball, a water balloon toss, and water gun fights. Now is the time to go thru your summer items to downsize for the winter. We will be having a campground-wide site sale. July 8 Splish Splash Weekend Wet & Wild Weekend 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 Site Sale Weekend 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 All About Kids Weekend This weekend will be all about kids as we will be playing a lot of games and making kids’ crafts. Everything is weird and wacky with a contest for the “Wackiest” and “Weirdest” outfit. We will be playing Wacky golf. August 12 October 7 Lucky 13, Candy Bar Bingo, board games, and card games galore! Let the games begin! Let’s celebrate the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the New World by having a Scavenger Hunt!! Game Mania Weekend Columbus Day Celebration August 15 October 14 It’s Fiesta time, so come join us. We will be having a Salsa Making contest, piñata, and a Mexican Potluck. We will be watching the movies “Casper”, “Beetlejuice” and “Hocus Pocus”. Fiesta Time Weekend Halloween Movie Weekend August 19 October 21 Bring all the kiddos and let them say their goodbyes to the summer with a Pizza Pool Party. Come join us for a good pumpkin time! We will be doing pumpkin carving. Bring your pumpkin inspired treats. Back to School Fun Weekend It’s Pumpkin Time! www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 57 SOUTHEAST – Texas SOUTHEAST – Texas Enjoy an Ice Cream Social and help celebrate November birthdays. Bring your favorite holiday recipe to share with others. January 6 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! 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”. 58 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 30-31 New Year’s Eve Weekend It’s all about remembering our accomplishments and adventures of 2017. 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 February 17 Flip Flop Weekend We will be flip flopping all activities, plus we will be doing Breakfast for Dinner Potluck. February 24 Go Bananas Weekend We will be playing Banana Games and making Banana Splits. Sweetheart Weekend We will have a Valentine’s Dinner and Dance. Show us what your talent is! Singing, playing an instrument or turning a cartwheel?? May 6 Cinco de Mayo Weekend September 2 Labor Day Celebration Come and enjoy a Mexican lunch at the Retro Cafe located at the Family Center. March 24 May 13 October 28 We will be going old school with games like kickball and Red Rover. Come and celebrate Mother’s Day with a free breakfast from the Retro Cafe. We will be making a Mother’s Day craft. Come and enjoy some Halloween fun at the Carnival, trick-or-treating hayride and take a ride through the Haunted Trails. Field Day Weekend March 31 Mother’s Day Weekend Easter Weekend May 27 April 7 Decorate your golf carts for our parade and come and enjoy some hamburgers and hot dogs. Meet the Easter Bunny, hunt Easter eggs and enjoy an Easter Potluck. 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. Memorial Day Weekend June 17 December 16 Christmas Weekend April 21 Come and celebrate the 4th with a golf cart parade, hamburgers and hot dogs and an Ice Cream Social, plus some entertainment. Come and enjoy good music, food and games as we ring in the New Year together. June 15 Game Weekend April 28 A Pet’s Life Weekend Bring your pets out in their best outfits for our Pet Parade. All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. Sock Hop Weekend Come get your hop on! We will have a costume contest, crafts and will dance to some oldies music. April 14 Mardi Gras Join us for some crawfish, games and music. Lake Texoma 209 Thousand Trails Dr. Gordonville, TX 76245 Join us for our Thanksgiving meal! December 31 Come join us for some Crawfish races and some Crawfish Plates, plus some dancing on the Pavilion. Come and meet the Easter Bunny, hunt some eggs and play games. Thanksgiving Weekend July 1 Cajun Crawfish Festival Easter Weekend November 18 Calling all Superheroes Weekend Fourth of July Weekend March 31 Halloween Weekend Come and enjoy a free breakfast at the Retro Cafe for all Dads. We will be making a Father’s Day craft. Father’s Day Weekend Valentine’s Day Weekend Come for our Luau!!! Lots of food and entertainment. Come and enjoy our Christmas at Lake Tawakoni with singing Christmas music and strolling through our Winter Wonderland. February 3 February 10 August 5 Come celebrate St Patrick’s Day with us. We will all go green!! Come dressed as the person who is your hero. We will be making Super crafts and playing Super games. It’s all about FOOTBALL!! We will be playing flag football and making football crafts. Come watch the Big Game with us. Valentine’s crafts and a Valentine Dinner. Show Your Talent Weekend Family Weekend St Patrick’s Day Join your friends for pool games and cool off! We will have water volleyball, water balloon toss, and water gun fights. August 19 March 10 March 17 February 10 Pool Party 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! March 3 Come join us for a Picnic on the Pavilion plus an outdoor movie. June 29 Kids vs Adults Weekend Chicken Noodle, Minestrone, or Split Pea, we don’t care, just bring your favorite to share. April 14 Football Weekend 1246 Rains Co. Rd. 1470 Point, TX 75472 Soup Day Weekend Potato Bake Weekend We provide the potato you provide the fixings. Lake Tawakoni SOUTHEAST – Texas SOUTHEAST – Texas November 18 December 23 New Year’s Party January 13 Let’s play some games!!! February 4 Big Game Weekend Let’s enjoy some finger foods and watch some football. 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 Memorial Day Weekend 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. www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 59 Lake Texoma Continued June 10 National Trails Day® 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 National Trails Day® by walking our beautiful campground! June 17 Father’s Day Weekend: 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 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. 60 December 16 Come join us for Labor Day with kids’ crafts, Bingo and a live band to dance the night away. It’s Christmas so come out and show your Christmas spirit and join us for Christmas muffins, hot chocolate, coffee, kids’ crafts and Bingo! Labor Day Weekend 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. Christmas Social! Lake Whitney June 3 National Trails Day® and Club Blazer Weekend* Wear your team colors and come enjoy a Member-Generated Potluck! 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. February 17 June 10 February 3 417 Thousand Trails Dr. Whitney, TX 76692 Big Game Weekend Valentine’s Day Weekend Celebration! 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! 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. All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. 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/ Member Appreciation Join us for a flag ceremony on Saturday! We salute all of you who have served, or are serving, in the military! May 27 Memorial Day Weekend/ Member Appreciation 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! 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 June 17 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! Father’s Day Weekend March 3 & March 10 All About the Kids! Luau Weekend Join us for our Annual Luau Party! We will be making leis and grass skirts. Enjoy our Chocolate Fountain and other sweets with the Valentine of your choice. July 29 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! Sizzlin’ Summer August 19 Adult Pool Party Come down and join us for a “backyard” party for grown-ups with card games, pool games and music! June 24 August 26 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! Dress up like your favorite character from “The Beverly Hillbillies” and let us guess who you are. Enjoy hamburgers and hot dogs. Wet and Wild 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! “Beverly Hillbillies” Weekend September 2 Labor Day Celebration/ Member Appreciation 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! www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 61 SOUTHEAST – Texas SOUTHEAST – Texas Fishing Weekend September 2 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. 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 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 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. Join us to give thanks for our family and friends for Thanksgiving Dinner. January 6 Potluck Enjoy Potluck! Movie Weekend 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! 62 Come out of your campers and watch the big game (and commercials) on our big screen TV with your camping buddies. Come plant trees or flowers with us! Let’s see who can win more games, kids or adults. 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. 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. Earth Day Weekend April 28 Scavenger Hunt Are you competitive? Come see how many you can find! Medina Lake 215 Spettle Rd. Lakehills, TX 78063 Kids vs. Adults Games June 16-18 Father’s Day Weekend 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 Back to School 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 Potato Bake We will have baked potatoes and you bring the fixings. 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. March 3 July 1-4 September 9 Sign up for our Wine & Cheese Tasting Social and enjoy! Celebrate our Independence with a good old day by the lake with a Family Field Day, carnival games, prizes, BBQ and dance. 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. February 24 Happy Independence Day Wine Tasting Social March 10 Decorate Lake Whitney for Easter All meet at the Welcome Center to decorate for Easter. Dress up all in green and have some fun. Come and watch movies and bring snacks and visit will other campers. Thanksgiving Dinner August 19 Come and join us to close out the year and ring in the New Year at our New Year’s Eve Party. New Year’s Eve Party November 18 November 23 June 10 March 17 January 13 Getting ready for the big season with family and friends. April 21 Big Game Party December 31 Join us to honor all our Veterans. Christmas Crafts February 3 July 8 May 5 Flea Market Day Cinco De Mayo Come have a Taco-Tastic time with us as we dance and celebrate Cinco De Mayo. Saint Patty’s Day Weekend May 12-14 March 24 It’s all about Mothers and Grandmothers this weekend. Free ice cream during the Ice Cream Social. Make some pancakes for Mom. Egg Decorating Decorating eggs is fun for all. March 31 Easter Weekend Mother’s Day Weekend May 26-28 Memorial Day 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. Weekend of remembering our fallen heroes by having a good old-fashioned Family Field Day, carnival games, prizes, Military Costume contest, BBQ and dance. April 7 June 3 “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! All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. National Trails Day and Club Blazer Weekend* ® 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. 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. Start the weekend with Weeine Roast Friday, followed by lakeside activities and Family Field Day, BBQ dinner and dance. Flea Market/Grandparents Day 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. www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 63 SOUTHEAST – Texas SOUTHEAST – Texas November 28 Medina Lake Continued October 21 Member Christmas Party Let’s bring out those items that we might not want or need and enjoy a good old flea market day. Let’s make some winter space. We will make ornaments for our Christmas tree that we will be trimming and then enjoy party trays from Top of the Trail Cafe. Will Santa be stopping by? October 28-29 December 16 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. Christmas Caroling from RV site to RV site along with the RV site decorating judging day. Fall Flea Market Halloween Fun 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/ Member Appreciation 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. 64 Chesapeake Bay 12014 Trails Ln. Gloucester, VA 23061 Christmas Decoration Judging Day We will enjoy a wonderful dinner with family and friends. Bring a dessert to share. 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. August 11-13 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 Member Appreciation lunch! The hot dogs, fixings and drinks are on us. Let the summer begin! 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. 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. National Trails Day® Weekend Christmas Dinner with Friends Reminiscing Day June 30-July 3 Memorial Day and Member Appreciation Weekend June 2-4 December 23 December 24 May 26-29 May 12-14 Mother’s Day Weekend 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 19-21 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) 218-9512 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! All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. 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 National Trails Day® 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. June 9-11 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. June 16-18 Father’s Day Weekend 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. 4th of July Celebration July 7-9 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. July 14-16 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. July 21-23 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. June 23-25 July 24-30 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. 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. Wet and Wild Weekend Classic Movie Series: “Rocky Horror Picture Show” August 18-20 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. August 25-27 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). September 1-4 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 Member Appreciation 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. Vacation Bible School Week September 8-10 August 4-6 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. 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. Apple Harvest Weekend & Brunswick Stew www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 65 SOUTHEAST – Virginia SOUTHEAST – Texas December 9 Chesapeake Bay Continued September 14-17 11th 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) 894-8444. September 22-24 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 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-orTreating. Burn off all that candy at the Monster Mash Dance. November 3-4 60th 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. Come hungry and order as many shrimp as you like – only .30 cents each! Sides and dessert available as well. November 4 October 6-8 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! 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 13-15 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 20-22 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. 66 Special Olympics Polar Plunge Bazaar & Fundraiser 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 22443 July 29 Prizes! Prizes! Family Bingo Family Bingo May 27 August 5 Memorial Day Ceremony/ Member Appreciation Join us for cake and punch! Come celebrate and thank all of our military for their sacrifice and service. June 3 National Trails Day® and Club Blazer Weekend* 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 June 17 Father’s Day Fishing Tournament May 13 Mother’s Day Brunch Calling all Mom’s to join us at Brunch. All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. 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. Sign up in office. Prizes awarded. Join us for cake and punch. June 24 Bring a dish to share and listen to the sounds of Justified. Bluegrass Potluck Ice Cream Social Free ice cream with toppings. Register in office to participate in the tournament. Sign up to join in the fun. We will have prizes. Bring a dish to share and listen to the sounds of Justified. September 9 Mini-Golf Tournament Mini-Golf Tournament Bluegrass Potluck Help Dad catch the biggest fish for a prize. September 16 Family Bingo Join in the fun. Watch the antics or register to win. Sorry, no fireworks in the park. May 6 August 12 Third Annual Chili Cook-Off and Member Appreciation Prizes! July 8 Prizes! September 23 Mini-Golf Tournament Register in the office for the tournament. September 30 Family Bingo Prizes! July 15 October 7 Sign up in office. Prizes Awarded. Colonial Beach Bike Fest all weekend. Shuffleboard Tournament July 22 Wagon Wheelers Square Dancers Join in the fun or just watch the dancers. This is a fun family event. 405 Mollies Creek Rd. Gladys, VA 24554 Free ice cream with toppings! September 2 Family Bingo Golf Cart/Bicycle Theme Parade Thanksgiving Potluck Feast Lynchburg Ice Cream Social July 1 November 23 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. May 20 3rd Annual Bike Fest October 14 Family Bingo Prizes! October 21 May 13-14 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 20-21 Beautification/Volunteer Weekend Get your sites ready or just relax and enjoy the campground. Ask for rakes and shovels if needed. May 27-28 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. Happy Halloween Dress up in costume and join in for Kids Trick-or-Treat. www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 67 SOUTHEAST – Virginia SOUTHEAST – Virginia Annual Site Members Appreciation Weekend October 27-29 Lynchburg Continued June 3-5 National Trails Day® and Club Blazer Weekend* Time to get out and enjoy Mother Nature as we celebrate American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day®. 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 10-11 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 17-18 Father’s Day Weekend 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 24-25 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. 68 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 29-30 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 12-13 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 19-20 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. June 3 June 2-4 National Trails Day® 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! June 30-July 2 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. Independence Day Celebration June 9-11 October 21 September 1-4 “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! 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. 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 Member Appreciation gathering on Saturday! Member Sponsored Halloween Weekend Celebration Virginia Landing 40226 Upshur Neck Rd. Quinby, VA 23423 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/ Member Appreciation Williamsburg 4301 Rochambeau Dr. Williamsburg, VA 23188 70’s Weekend June 16-18 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. June 23-25 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 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. Bingo Blitz Weekend May 26-29 May 26-28 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. Enjoy a Memorial Day cookout, fishing derby, tie-dye, patriotic parade, patriotic arts and crafts and live entertainment. Members enjoy cake and ice cream! Memorial Day Celebration/ Member Appreciation All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. Memorial Day Weekend/ Member Appreciation July 21-23 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. July 28-30 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. August 4-6 Pirates Weekend Ahoy matey! Have fun walking the plank, swabbing the deck and a taking part in a Treasure Scavenger Hunt. August 11-13 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!! August 18-20 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! 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! August 25-27 July 7-9 September 1-3 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. 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. Chocolate Weekend August 26-27 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. National Trails Day® and Club Blazer Weekend* JUMBO Weekend Come see everything JUMBO!! Jumbo bowling, jumbo football, jumbo hungry hippo and more. Labor Day Weekend/ Member Appreciation July 14-16 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. www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 69 SOUTHEAST – Virginia SOUTHEAST – Virginia Movies, Movies, Movies July 15-16 Moody Beach 266 Post Rd. Wells, ME 04090 June 9-11 August 4-6 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 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!  Yard Sale Extravaganza June 16-18 Father’s Day Weekend 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. June 23-25 Block Party Weekend Sturbridge, NJ NorthEAST MAINE Moody Beach Wells Cinco De Mayo Come on down and join us for our Saturday afternoon Chili Cook-Off. May 12-14 Mother’s Day Weekend Saturday features gift making for the children and a free breakfast for Mom on Sunday! May 19-21 Wine and Painting Weekend Gateway to Cape Cod Rochester Sturbridge Sturbridge 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. NEW JERSEY May 26-29 NEW YORK 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! MASSACHUSETTS Chestnut Lake Port Republic Lake and Shore Ocean View Sea Pines Swainton 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 70 All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. Memorial Day Weekend June 2-4 National Trails Day® 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! August 11-13 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! August 18-20 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. June 30-July 3 August 25-27 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! 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! Independence Day Back to School Weekend July 7-9 September 1-4 Join us for our 1st Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner Saturday followed by an evening of Wine & Paint for those ages 21 and over. 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 Member Appreciation. Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner! July 14-16 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! July 21-23 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! July 28-30 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! Labor Day Weekend 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 15-17 Chowder Weekend Join the fun with chowder and see how many different types of chowder we can bring down for a tasting! www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 71 NORTHEAST – Maine NORTHEAST REGION 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! May 5-7 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. Carnival Weekend Moody Beach Continued September 22-24 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 July 14-16 September 15-17 May 12-14 July 14-16 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. Dress to impress! Hours of fun for the whole family. Come dance the night away with the entertainment Saturday night! Invite a friend or two out to enjoy a campfire with you and participate in potluck dinner Saturday evening. Pamper Mom all weekend with our activities. Continental Breakfast on Saturday! Moms eat free. Come join Santa in gift giving and a very special hay wagon ride. Ham potluck dinner Saturday. Bring your favorite Christmas sides! Potluck Weekend May 26-29 Memorial Day Weekend Members Appreciation Day Fly a flag to remember and honor those who sacrificed so much. Don’t miss our first Member Appreciation event this season! Come out and enjoy entertainment on Saturday night at the pavilion. June 2-4 National Trails Day® and Club Blazer Weekend* 72 Enjoy a day of games, prizes, popcorn, snow cones, clowns and face painting. Family fun for everyone! 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. Hello summer fun and goodbye to school! Time to enjoy long days of leisure around the pool. July 1-4 Fourth of July Weekend 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. Carnival Weekend In honor of Flag Day, fly a flag on your site. Kids will make a special flag during craft time. Flag Day Weekend Hello Summer Weekend Mother’s Day Weekend July 28-30 August 11-13 June 23-25 May 12-14 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. June 9-11 It’s Dad’s special day! Kids make a special gift for him on Saturday. How many things can you create with Legos? Show off your building skills in the Rec Hall. Hours of fun for all ages! Christmas in July Weekend August 4-6 Father’s Day Weekend Lego Weekend July 21-23 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! June 16-18 May 5-7 Prom Night 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. July 7-9 Western Weekend Wear your cowboy hat and boots and don’t miss the pony rides on Saturday. 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 August 18-20 Luau Weekend Wear a grass skirt and bright floral shirt to dance the night away! Check out the entertainment on Saturday night. Bring a Friend/Potluck Weekend September 22-24 May 19-21 The season is almost over, but we are going to keep on enjoying these crisp fall nights around the campfire. Come to the Rec Hall and make cards to send to the Troops! Happy Fall, Y’all! 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 13-15 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 01566 Pet Weekend Labor Day Weekend Football By the Fire Weekend Show your support for your favorite football team by wearing your team gear! All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. May 26-29 It’s a Happy Birthday to all. We’re hosting a Block Party Potluck this weekend and other fun activities. Memorial Day Weekend We will have scavenger hunts, crafts, Candy Bar Bingo and more. Member Appreciation Weekend. Details to follow. June 2-4 Pet Lover’s/National Trails Day® and Club Blazer Weekend* 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! May 5-7 Cinco de Mayo Come down and bring your favorite Mexican dish for everyone to share. Block Party Weekend July 28-30 Western Weekend Come and enjoy a weekend of fun. Western music DJ and free BBQ. August 4-6 Thanksgiving Weekend A weekend of thanks with our friends and loved ones and a Turkey Potluck. August 11-13 Fish on Weekend Fun-filled water weekend! Fishing contest, tube races, and other fun activities. June 9-11 August 18-20 In honor of Flag Day, fly a flag on your site. Kids will make a special flag Saturday during craft time. Make your favorite chowder for all to share. Judging and prizes to follow. Flag Day Weekend June 16-18 Father’s Day Weekend Let’s have a fishing contest and spend the day with Dad. Ice Cream Social Saturday afternoon. Dads eat free. Chowder Weekend September 1-4 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. Schools Out Weekend September 8-10 June 30-July 4 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! Fourth of July Weekend September 1-4 September 8-10 July 21-23 Finally! The kids are out of school. Let’s celebrate. Show off your pet at our annual Pet Parade Saturday afternoon. Prizes given for the best dressed and coolest tricks. Christmas in July Weekend Salute our Troops Weekend June 23-25 August 25-27 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! Mother’s Day 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. July 7-9 Water Wars Weekend Come and enjoy a water balloon toss, followed by a wet and wild hay ride! Grandparents Weekend September 15-17 Manager’s Surprise Weekend Come have a hot coffee and see what exciting activities the manager has planned! September 22-24 “Minute to Win It” Weekend Test your skills during these game show-themed activities. www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 73 NORTHEAST – Massachusetts NORTHEAST – Massachusetts 90 Stevens Rd. Rochester, MA 02770 May 19-21 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 13-15 Halloween Weekend A haunting, fun weekend with trick-ortreat for the kids and a Halloween Bash! October 20-22 Fall Clean Up Weekend Clean up your sites and get ready to winterize. Enjoy free hot coffee to stay warm on Saturday. 631 Chestnut Neck Rd. Port Republic, NJ 08241 July 8-9 August 26-27 May 19-21 June 30-July 4 Join in the fun with good old-fashioned games! Scavenger hunt, kickball, volleyball, bean bag toss and more! 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. 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! 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! Come on down and enjoy your holiday at the shore! Join in on the festivities Tuesday with a parade, games, contests and more. Outdoor Games May 27-28 Memorial Day Weekend/ Member Appreciation Join us for the Official Pool Opening. Music, games, pie-eating contest, root beer floats, and patriotic crafts. June 3-4 National Trails Day and Club Blazer Weekend* ® 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 10-11 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 17-18 Father’s Day Weekend 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 24-25 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 May 13-14 Mother’s Day Weekend 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! 74 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. Nature Weekend July 15-16 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 22-23 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. Back to School Weekend 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 08230 July 29-30 Beach Weekend This weekend is dedicated to all things on the beach or in the water. Pool games. Kids’ craft Saturday. 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 19-20 Halloween Weekend Trick-or-treating, site decorating, pumpkin decorating, apple cider and donuts. All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. 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! June 2-4 National Trails Day® and Club Blazer Weekend* 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! Oldies Weekend August 12-13 May 26-29 June 9-11 August 5-6 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, HulaHoop Contest, and Limbo will be just some of the fun games. Yard Sale Extravaganza 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! May 12-14 Mother’s Day Weekend 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. June 16-18 Father’s Day Weekend 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! June 23-25 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! Independence Day Weekend July 7-9 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. July 14-16 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. July 21-23 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. July 28-30 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! August 4-6 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. www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 75 NORTHEAST – New Jersey NORTHEAST – Massachusetts Chestnut Lake May 20-21 Lake and Shore Continued August 11-13 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. Sea Pines 1535 Route 9 Swainton, NJ 08210 Sock Hop Weekend Saturday night is our first ever Sock Hop! Young and old are invited to come out to have a good time. September 1-4 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! This weekend will be full of your favorite summer activities! Join us for Member Appreciation 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 13-15 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 20-22 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. 76 June 23-25 Summer Has Arrived at Sea Pines May 5-7 Mother’s Day Weekend Let’s begin it right by making a craft for Mom to show you care. 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 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. 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. May 19-21 July 7-9 We want to bring out your creative and crafty side this weekend! All kinds of crafts await! 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. May 12-14 Get Ready to Camp Weekend Crazy For Crafts Weekend May 26-29 Memorial Day Weekend/ Member Appreciation 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 Member Appreciation Day under the Pavilion! June 2-4 Outdoor Sports/ National Trails Day® and Club Blazer Weekend* 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! 5th Annual Penny Party July 14-16 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. July 21-23 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. All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. July 28-30 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! Rondout Valley 105 Mettacahonts Rd. Accord, NY 12404 August 4-6 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. August 11-13 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. Walk The Trails/ Flea Market Weekend Bring all your “special stuff” to sell at the 1st Flea Market of the season. June 3 is National Trails Day® 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. June 9-11 Scouting/Flag Day Weekend 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. August 18-20 May 12-14 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! 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. Potluck Dinner Get-Together June 2-4 Mother’s 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. June 16-18 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. August 25-27 May 19-21 June 23-25 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! 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. 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! Campground Yard Sale Armed Forces Weekend September 1-4 May 26-29 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. Please take a moment this weekend and remember those that have lost their lives defending our freedom! We are also having Member Appreciation 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. Labor Day, Pirate Weekend, and Member Appreciation Day Memorial Day and Member Appreciation Weekend Wet & Wild Pool Party Weekend 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. www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 77 NORTHEAST – New York NORTHEAST – New Jersey Labor Day/Member Appreciation 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. Father’s Day Weekend Wild West Weekend August 25-27 Popular Pet Perks Weekend June 16-18 August 18-20 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! June 9-11 Rondout Valley Continued July 7-9 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. July 14-16 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. NORTHEAST – New York 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. July 28-30 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, HulaHooping and tie dye a festive island colored t-shirt, and make your own flower lei to wear. 78 September 8-10 October 28-29 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. 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. 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. Chocolate Lover’s Weekend August 11-13 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). August 18-20 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. August 25-27 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 Member Appreciation 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. June 2-4 July 7-9 Come join us as we get outdoors and explore. We will be celebrating National Trails Day® as we get out and get moving. 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. June 9-11 July 14-16 Italian Festival Weekend Halloween weekend, trick-or-treating, haunted hayrides, haunted pavilion and site decorating. 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. 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! September 22-24 Circle M June 16-18 July 21-23 It is Dad’s turn for some relaxation and pampering! Join us for a relaxing weekend full of fun. 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! Heroes Weekend September 15-17 Italian events and food will be the features of this exciting weekend. 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. Pumpkin Festival Weekend October 28-30 Fright Fest Weekend 2111 Millersville Rd. Lancaster, PA 17603 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. 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. June 30-July 3 Independence Day Weekend October 6-9 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. May 5-7 October 13-15 Help us solve a handful of Circle M’s mysteries throughout the 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. All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. Father’s Day Weekend Birthday Weekend Oktoberfest Fall Foliage Weekend Grill & Chill Weekend June 23-25 September 29-October 1 Columbus Day and 6th Annual Breast Cancer Fundraiser National Trails Day® and Club Blazer Weekend* Star Wars 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 Gamer’s Weekend Kids Rule Weekend July 28-30 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. August 4-6 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. May the fourth be with you. Join us for a Star Wars movie marathon. May 12-14 Mother’s Day Weekend Let’s spoil the Moms at Circle M all weekend long. May 19-21 Mystery Weekend May 26-29 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 Member Appreciation festivities, along with a long holiday weekend of music, fun, and more! www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 79 NORTHEAST – Pennsylvania July 21-23 August 4-6 Circle M Continued August 11-13 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. August 18-20 Love-a-Duck Weekend Nancy would like to invite the whole family back for her 4th Annual Love-aDuck Race. Buy a rubber duck to race and all the proceeds will go to charity! August 25-27 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! September 1-4 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. Grandparents Weekend Bring along your grandparents for a fun camping weekend. We’ll be celebrating all grandparents, all weekend long! September 15-17 Disney Weekend Kick off our Disney weekend with crafts, movies, a Disney costume contest, and more throughout the entire weekend. September 22-24 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. 80 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. Gettysburg Farm 6200 Big Mount Rd. Dover, PA 17315 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! 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! The spooktacular fun continues with another weekend of trick-or-treating. October 27-29 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 July 21-23 Celebrate the Farm Weekend 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! May 12-14 Mother’s Day Weekend 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! Join us for some of your favorite football classic movies and games all weekend long. May 26-29 November 10-12 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! 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 17-19 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 24-26 Finale Weekend It’s the final weekend at Circle M for the season. Come out for one last camping weekend. 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. Celebrate the 4th of July Halloween Spooktacular I Halloween Spooktacular II Father’s Day Weekend June 30-July 4 October 13-15 October 20-22 June 16-18 Memorial Day and Member Appreciation Weekend June 2-4 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. All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. 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! August 4-6 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. August 11-13 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! August 18-20 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! August 25-27 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! Hershey 493 S. Mt. Pleasant Rd. Lebanon, PA 17042 September 1-4 Labor Day/Member Appreciation 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 13-15 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 27-19 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! May 26-29 Memorial Day Weekend We are going to start off Memorial Day on a good note! Join us for our first Member Appreciation event. The pool will open on Saturday; come check out how many sets of purple lips are in the water. June 2-4 National Trails Day® 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! 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. June 9-11 Banana-rama It’s all about ‘naners! Banana jousting, banana splits, and some of the funniest banana games you’ll ever want to see. June 16-18 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. www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 81 NORTHEAST – Pennsylvania NORTHEAST – Pennsylvania September 8-10 October 6-8 Hershey Continued June 23-25 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! Fiesta time It’s a cook-off weekend. Enter our chili and salsa contest, break a pintail; plus fun fiesta crafts and games. August 25-27 Poolside music, pulled pork sandwiches, lasso contest….let’s get ‘er done! 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 Member Appreciation event of the season. 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. September 16 Chocoholic Weekend Everything chocolate! Chocolate tasting, chocolate pudding eating contest, edible crafts, and more!! July 28-30 Everything’s Wacky Wacky games, t-shirt making, and pool games. 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 13-14 1st 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 20-21 2nd Haunted Trail August 4-6 Fast and Furious It’s all about timing! Join us for our fun soap box race, water relays, and obstacle course. August 11-13 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) 867-5638 to purchase tickets. 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. May 27-30 Memorial Day Weekend and Member Appreciation 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 Member Appreciation and musical entertainment. Pick up an activity schedule upon arrival for more activities dates and times. June 2-4 National Trails Day® and Club Blazer Weekend* 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. May 12-14 Mother’s Day Weekend 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 19-21 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. October 27-28 3rd 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. All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. 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. June 9-11 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. June 16-18 Father’s Day Weekend 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. June 23-25 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 July 21-23 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. 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. Happy 4th of July Celebration Weekend July 7-9 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. July 14-16 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 July 28-30 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 “”HeeHaw”” character for a prize, followed by Amateur Square Dancing fun. Pick up an activity schedule upon arrival for more activities dates and times. August 4-6 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. www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 83 NORTHEAST – Pennsylvania July 21-23 82 Labor Day Motorcycle Run July 14-16 185 Lehman Rd. Manheim, PA 17545 Yes, it’s the back to school blues! Anything and everything blue! September 1-4 July 7-9 PA Dutch Country Blues Weekend June 30-July 2 4th of July Hillbilly Hoedown NORTHEAST – Pennsylvania August 18-20 PA Dutch Country Continued August 11-13 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 18-22 Hawaiian Luau Weekend Best Hawaiian Shirt contest, HulaHoop 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. August 25-27 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. September 1-4 Labor Day Weekend It’s Member Appreciation. 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. 84 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. Scotrun Route 611 Scotrun, PA 18355 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 13-15 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. Fiesta style fun! Ole! Relax and enjoy…it’s time for sunshine and smiles! It is also Member Appreciation this weekend. June 17-18 Bring your Dads and fire up the grill! Enjoy old-fashioned picnic games on the lawn. June 24-25 Billiard Tournament An elimination tournament….chalk up your cue stick! Asian Heritage Weekend September 29-1 September 2-4 Latin Rhythms Big Daddy’s BBQ September 22-24 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. June 10-12 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 13-14 Awesome Autumn Freaky Frights Throughout November A “Simply Kidtastic” fun time for kids of all ages! You may see wild turkeys! Enjoy Thanksgiving in the country July 15-16 Throughout December A weekend celebrating laughter! The “Laughs on You!” Enjoy Local Festivities Moms will enjoy a variety of fun with their families. July 22-23 Enjoy local festivities while you hunt for the perfect Christmas tree! Shop for bargains at The Crossings Outlets. May 20-21 Show off your skills! Throughout January Break out your best tackle and bait! July 29-30 May 27-29 Saturday Night Fever Come join us in Funkytown! Enjoy our many local winter sport facilities. Ski! Snowboard! Snowtube! Snowmobile! August 5-6 Throughout February It’s a Water Bash! Moms are Special Fishing Tournament Weekend Memorial Day Weekend Enjoy sunshine, swimming, and BBQ. It is also Member Appreciation this weekend. Shuffleboard Tournament Splish Splash! Winter Wonderland Sugar and Spice June 3-4 August 12-13 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! It’s Country Western time! National Trails Day is on Saturday, June 3, which is also our season kick off for Walk the Trails. It’s Pacific meets Caribbean…Island Style Weekend. Throughout March August 19-20 Throw off your coat!! Celebrate the coming of spring!! St. Patty’s in a festive pub perhaps? Lots of fun! National Trails Day® October 20-22 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. All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. Aloha! Jamaican Me Happy! Game Masters Tournament Game Masters Tournament. Combo game skills tournament. Mini-golf, shuffleboard, horseshoes, basketball and billiards. Best combined score will win! August 26-27 More S’mores Please! Yummy! Need I say s’more? Timothy Lake Rd. RR 6 East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 October 28-29 July 8-19 Campfire Kids Timothy Lake North and South Enjoy the colorful fall foliage season at our resort. Local fireworks and family fun galore! A “Star Spangled Weekend” Housewarming Throughout September/ October Our ghoulies, super heroes, frogs, and princesses will jump for joy! Creepy crafts, pumpkin decorating, and trick-or-treating! July 1-2 May 6-7 Happy Labor Day! Spring is in the Air 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! May 5-7 Cinco de Mayo Come and celebrate with us. We’ll have karaoke in the evening. May 12-14 Mother’s Day Weekend 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 19-21 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 26-28 Memorial Day Weekend Happy Memorial Day! We’ll have a Golf Cart Parade, potluck dinner, a band, face painting and more! Special Member Appreciation on Saturday! June 2-4 National Trails Day Enjoy the outdoors and explore during this fun weekend. Don’t forget to sign up for a nature walk. June 9-11 Salute the Troops Come down and create “Thank You” cards and drawings for our troops. www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 85 NORTHEAST – Pennsylvania NORTHEAST – Pennsylvania Time Travel Weekend September 15-17 Timothy Lake North and South Continued June 16-18 Father’s Day Weekend Superman Magic Show, Father’s Day Bingo, cards and crafts! June 23-25 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!! July 7-9 Family Funfest Weekend Minute to Win Games! Along with challenges, games and laughs! July 14-16 Wine & Cheese Weekend Bring your favorite wine, we’ll supply the rest. July 28-30 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. August 4-6 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! August 11-13 Blast From The Past Lots of surprises…tie-dying, root beer floats, music and more! August 18-20 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. August 25-27 Water and Sand Weekend Activities this weekend will include water gun events, shell painting, and sand art. 86 September 1-3 October 14-16 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! Visit our pumpkin patch and pick out a pumpkin to decorate. We’ll be having crafts, games, and more! Labor Day/Carnival Weekend September 8-10 Russian Fest Weekend It’s our Fourth Annual Russian Festival, including music, food, and excitement! September 16-18 Bingo Weekend Be ready to yell “Bingo” during our Brown Bag Bingo, Candy Bar Bingo, and more! September 22-24 Pumpkin Festival Weekend October 21-23 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 28-30 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. Nature Weekend November 25-27 September 29-October 1 Join us for our Annual Potluck Dinner. Please bring a dish for 10 people and we will supply the main dish. It’ll be a weekend full of nature crafts, walks, a s’mores campfire, and stories! 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. Happy Thanksgiving 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. 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. WISCONSIN ILLINOIS Arrowhead Wisconsin Dells Plymouth Rock Plymouth Tranquil Timbers Sturgeon Bay Yukon Trails Lyndon Station Pine Country Belvidere INDIANA Horseshoe Lakes Clinton Indian Lakes Batesville Twin Mills Howe KENTUCKY Diamond Caverns Park City MIDWEST REGION NORTHEAST – Pennsylvania Dinosaur Weekend Pine Country, IL MICHIGAN Bear Cave Buchanan St. Clair St. Clair OHIO Kenisee Lake Jefferson Wilmington Wilmington 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! All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 87 Pine Country 5710 Shattuck Rd. Belvidere, IL 61008 June 2-4 July 7-9 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! 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. National Trails Day® Weekend June 9-11 “Let the Sunshine In” Music Festival 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. May 12-14 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 19-21 Great Kite Fly May 26-29 Memorial Day Weekend/ Member Appreciation 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! 88 June 18-20 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! June 23-25 Pine Country Casino Night July 14-16 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. July 21-23 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! July 28-30 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! 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!! August 4-6 June 30-July 4 August 11-13 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. 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. All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. August 18-20 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. August 25-27 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. September 1-4 Labor Day Luau and Pig Roast/ Member Appreciation 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 29-October 1 May 20-22 This weekend plan on spooking, trick-or-treating, and haunted trail rides. Check out our new haunted pavilion, pumpkin carving and decorating. 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! Halloween Weekend Part II October 6-8 May 27-30 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!!! 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 Member Appreciation on Saturday. MLB/NFL/NHL Tailgate Party Horseshoe Lakes 12962 S. 225 W. Clinton, IN 47842 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 22-24 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!! June 3-5 National Walk the Trails Weekend Let’s all give back to nature and help save the Earth. Help us celebrate National Trails Day®! 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. 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. Sports of All Sorts Weekend September 15-17 Memorial Day Weekend/ Member Appreciation June 10-12 September 8-10 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. “Where’s Waldo Weekend?” June 17-19 May 6-8 50s 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! May 12-14 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. Father’s Day Weekend 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 24-26 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. www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 89 MIDWEST – Indiana MIDWEST – Illinois 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! 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! Country Western Weekend 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 15-17 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 22-24 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 29-31 Pool Party Celebrate summer with a pool party and water games. Music, refreshments and sunshine will make this pool party one to remember! Labor Day Weekend/ Member Appreciation 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. August 12-14 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. 90 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 14-16 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. May 12-14 Mother’s Day Weekend 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. May 26-29 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 Member Appreciation 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 National Trails Day® It’s Friday Night at the Movies at the Pavilion. Saturday meet at the Family Lodge for crafts and games. We will be honoring National Trails Day® – plan to get out and get moving. Enjoy the natural beauty of our resort. Kids, it’s the Flashlight Candy Hunt. 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! All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. 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! June 23-25 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. July 7-9 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 14-17 August 18-20 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. 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. Christmas in July July 21-23 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. July 28-30 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. August 4-6 Splish Splash Friday Night at the Movie. On Saturday, it’s the Big Kahuna water slide with other fun activities at the Pavilion. August 11-13 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 August 25-27 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/Member Appreciation 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 20-22 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. www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 91 MIDWEST – Indiana August 5-7 Kids’ Weekend Beat the Clock Weekend Father’s Day Weekend September 2-5 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 Member Appreciation event. June 9-12 June 16-18 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. 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?” 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. 7234 E. SR Hwy. 46 Batesville, IN 47006 Western Weekend September 30-October 2 Meet Your Neighbors! Indian Lakes August 26-28 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. MIDWEST – Indiana August 19-21 Twin Mills 1675 W. SR 120 Howe, IN 46746 June 9-11 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! June 16-18 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. 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! May 12-14 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 19-21 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. May 26-29 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. July 14-16 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! July 21-23 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 July 28-30 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. August 4-6 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! 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! June 2-4 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! 92 All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. August 11-13 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! August 18-20 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 24-27 50s 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! September 1-4 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 22-24 May 26-28 Free Continental Breakfast, Mini-Golf, wagon rides, crafts, Bingo, and outdoor movie with free popcorn, plus lots more! Relax, sing, and play! Member Appreciation! Movie and popcorn, karaoke, games by the pool, and some live music you’ll want to dance to! Appreciation Weekend September 29-October 1 Fall Spectacular June 2-4 October 6-8 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! 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! 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 13-15 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 42160 September 8-10 National Trails Day® and Club Blazer Weekend* June 9-11 School’s Out For Summer Join us for movie and popcorn night, karaoke, games, ice cream and a fun-packed weekend. June 16-18 Father’s Day 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. June 23-25 Casino Weekend Join us for Casino Night on Saturday! Enjoy our movie, popcorn, and karaoke. June 30-July 2 Independence Day Weekend Pirate 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! 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. July 7-9 September 15-17 Block Party Weekend 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. Memorial Day Weekend Meet your neighbor! Movie, popcorn, karaoke, games, and bring a snack for Saturday night. May 12-14 July 14-16 Mom’s Treat! Continental breakfast served Sunday morning. There will be a special afternoon treat for Moms. Clean out and sell all weekend! Set up at your site. At the end of the day, join our karaoke and count your dollars. Mother’s Day Weekend Yard Sale Weekend www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 93 MIDWEST – Kentucky MIDWEST – Indiana Memorial Day Weekend June 23-25 July 7-9 Diamond Caverns Continued July 21-23 Rockin’ Oldies Weekend Enjoy our 50s-themed games and treats! Movie, popcorn, ice cream, RC Cola, Moon Pies, and root beer floats. Bear Cave 4085 N. Red Bud Trail Buchanan, MI 49107 July 28-30 Pirate’s Weekend Ahoy! Join in the treasure hunt, games by the pool, popcorn, movie, and karaoke. Bear Cave will be testing your limits for this weekend’s activities! Campers will be in fear of what will come next! Last minute fun! Use the pool, play games, karaoke, and more before heading back to school. Bring something to add to the pot (ground beef provided). Sandwiches and pick ups to go along with the finished product. August 18-20 Happy Mother’s Day Weekend 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! May 26-29 August 25-27 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. 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 Memorial Day Weekend June 16-18 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! June 23-25 July 7-9 Pirates Weekend Arggggg! A pirate’s life for me. Bear Cave needs your help to find the hidden treasure! July 14-16 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! July 21-23 Christmas in July Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas in July! Bear Cave will have games, gifts and a Christmas potluck to celebrate! July 28-30 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! Fiesta Weekend August 5-7 June 30-July 4 Come enjoy all of the fun we have planned for carnival weekend! Games, contests, and yummy carnival treats! Fiesta Time! Piñata, taco bar, and much more for a fun celebración! 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! Celebrate the last big weekend with a live band, karaoke, movie, popcorn, and games for the occasion. Join us for our Member Appreciation event! October 28 Halloween Celebration Spooky! Hot dog roast, games, hayride, and karaoke. September 2-5 Labor Day Weekend/ Member Appreciation 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 48079 Murder Mystery Weekend Help us find who committed the mysterious crime at Bear Cave! Please join us for a Hawaiian-themed Pig Roast. Music, dance competitions and great food are just a few things that await you. June 16-18 Father’s Day Weekend 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. June 23-25 Please join us for a sensational 4th of July Celebration. Decorated golf cart parades, picnic, games and a live band!!! July 7-9 Enjoy a “build-your-own” taco bar and piñata for the kids!!! August 25-27 Hawaiian Luau Fourth of July Bash Weekend 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! Do you wish to be an Olympian? Show your abilities in an array of games to win the gold medal! June 9-11 June 30-July 3 May 5-7 Olympics 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. Please join us for a weekend of Bingo entertainment!!! Kids’ Candy Bar Bingo and Adult “White Elephant” Bingo!!! August 11-13 August 18-20 National Trails Day® and Super Hero’s Weekend Super Bingo Weekend Carnival Weekend School is Back June 2-4 Cinco de Mayo May 12-14 Mother’s Day Celebration Spend the weekend celebrating Mom with a special kids’ craft, Bingo, and a Champagne Brunch. May 19-21 Day Out with Thomas Join us for a special weekend of Thomas the Train. Enjoy kids crafts, rides and much more. July 14-16 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! Casino Night Part I July 21-23 May 26-29 Weird and Wacky Events include wacky hair and face painting, mad scientist experiments and more. (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 Weird and Wacky Science Weekend Parades, Backyard BBQ with live band, games, and great friends. Join us for our Member Appreciation Event! 94 All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 95 MIDWEST – Michigan MIDWEST – Kentucky May 12-14 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. 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! Member Appreciation on Saturday. Join us for donuts and coffee! Fear Factor Weekend Back to School Bash Weekend Hobo Weekend National Trails Day® and Club Blazer Weekend* June 9-11 August 4-6 August 11-13 June 2-4 St. Clair Continued October 13-15 June 2-4 July 28-30 September 15-17 Please join us for a Bavarian-themed Fall Festival!! Enjoy your beautiful surroundings and participate in a Scavenger Hunt along the way! We will be celebrating National Trails Day®. Fun and games all day! Face painting, carnival games, and a craft show too! The Castaways Band will be providing entertainment as well! 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!! Octoberfest October 20-22 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 44047 July 28-30 September 1-4 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!!! 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 Member Appreciation Event. Harry Potter Weekend August 4-6 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!!! August 11-13 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. August 25-27 Country Hoedown Join us for some down home FUN. Then stop by in the evening for some Square Dancing 101!! 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 15-17 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. 96 May 19-21 Beautify Kenisee Lake Weekend 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. 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. June 16-18 Father’s Day Weekend 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. 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. 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! Canadian Thanksgiving 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. Join us for a Mother’s Day Brunch followed by a Sip and Paint back by popular demand! Mother’s Day Brunch May 26-28 October 6-8 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. July 1-3 September 29-October 1 Halloween Road Rally 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 May 12-14 Who has the BEST chili??? Submit yours to our panel of judges for a chance to win a fabulous prize. Chili Cook-Off September 22-24 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. 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! September 22-24 August 5-7 Iron Chef Weekend Pirate Weekend Taste of Italy Weekend Memorial Day Weekend All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. Battle of the Sexes June 9-11 June 24 September 8-10 Kenisee Karnival Open House Independence Weekend July 14-16 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 22-24 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! Bow-Wow Weekend August 11-13 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 19-21 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. August 18-20 Family Fun 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 45177 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! August 25-27 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 Member Appreciation event. May 12-14 Mother’s Day Weekend Treat Mom to an ice cream sundae and make a special craft just for her! May 19-21 Meet and Greet Join us for a potluck to get to know your fellow campers. 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! www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 97 MIDWEST – Ohio MIDWEST – Michigan August 18-20 Labor Day Celebration Walk the Trails Wilmington Continued May 26-29 Memorial Day Weekend 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 Member Appreciation celebration. June 2-4 National Trails Day® Join us in celebrating National Trails Day®! Enjoy an educational nature hike, Club Blazer events, and a potluck on Sunday. June 9-11 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. August 25-27 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! 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! Western Hoedown July 14-16 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! July 21-23 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! July 28-30 Hawaiian Luau June 16-18 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! 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. June 23-25 August 4-6 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. 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! Father’s Day Weekend Alien Invasion and Craft Fair 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! 98 Blast to the Past August 11-13 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”!! August 18-20 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 Arrowhead W1530 Arrowhead Rd. Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 Labor Day Weekend 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! 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. May 12-14 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-aboutMom Trivia. May 19-21 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. 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. October 14-15 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 20-22 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. All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. 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. 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! June 9-11 July 21-23 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. 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. June 16-18 September 15-17 Oktoberfest Zinzinnati July 14-16 National Trails Day®, Club Blazer*, and Taste of the Dells Weekend Taste of the Dells September 4 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. June 2-4 Automotion in the Dells May 26-29 Memorial Day Weekend 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 Member Appreciation event. Father’s Day Weekend/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. June 23-25 Hawaiian Luau Christmas in July July 28-30 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. August 4-6 Wild West Cowboy Celebration The Easter Bunny pays a visit to Arrowhead! Hayride with the Easter Bunny, Easter pillowcase craft, Easter bunny hopping contest and Easter Egg Hunt. 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. June 30-July 4 August 11-13 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. 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. Easter at Arrowhead July 4th Weekend Celebration July 7-9 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! Wisconsin WineFest Celebration August 18-20 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. August 25-27 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. www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 99 MIDWEST – Wisconsin MIDWEST – Wisconsin July 7-9 Arrowhead Continued September 1-4 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 Member Appreciation event. Plymouth Rock Hwy. 67N Plymouth, WI 53073 Wear your favorite team gear, bring a dish to pass, and bring your tailgate/ party games. We’ll also have a surprise attraction! Halloween Bring your site decorations and costumes for a fun-filled weekend! Paint a Trick-or-Treat bag and Trick-orTreat 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. 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 13-15 Autumn Harvest Fest in the Dells Join all the fun activities in downtown Wisconsin Dells. Enjoy Arrowhead during our closing weekend. May 12-14 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 19-21 Earth Day Weekend Come celebrate our beautiful planet with educational and fun activities about our Mother Earth. May 26-29 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. June 2-4 Under the Sea Weekend Get creative with some ocean arts and crafts. June 9-11 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! August 25-27 Halloween 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. 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. June 30-July 2 September 1-4 Celebrating our country’s birthday with parade and horseshoes, DJ Friday by Sound and Light night and live performance Saturday night by Mt Olive. 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. July 7-9 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. July 14-16 Craft Fair Local crafters and campers will display their crafty talents. Pool Party with DJ Saturday afternoon with Just for Fun. July 21-23 Christmas at the “ROCK” Labor Day September 8-10 Thank You Seasonals Traditional Thank you Celebration for our Seasonals. Tranquil Timbers 3668 Grondin Rd. Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 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. Lasso your friends and dust off your boots for our Saturday live performance by Run Carolina Band. August 11-13 Kites, planes, Frisbees and more! All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. 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! 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! May 26-28 June 30-July 2 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! June 2-4 National Trails Day®, 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!) June 9-11 June 16-18 Father’s Day Weekend August 4-6 Water activities the entire weekend and enjoy a Saturday pool party with DJ Just for Fun. It’s Plymouth Rock’s traditional Water Parade. June 23-25 Armed Services Appreciation Weekend 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! Country Western Wet and Wild May 19-21 Schools out! July 28-30 Come Fly with Me 100 Rock of Ages May 12-14 Mother’s Day Weekend 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! 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 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! July 7-9 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. July 14-16 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)! www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 101 MIDWEST – Wisconsin MIDWEST – Wisconsin October 6-8 Roll on in for the Saturday Car, Motorcycle, and Golf Cart Show. Saturday night live performance by Deuces Wild. Fourth of July September 15-17 September 22-24 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 Tailgate Potluck Party Enjoy roasted corn, brats, dogs, and burgers. After a busy day shopping in the Dells, join us for a quiet and relaxing evening. August 18-20 Father’s Day June 23-25 September 8-10 Wo-Zha-Wa Weekend June 16-18 Tranquil Trails Continued July 21-23 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.) July 28-30 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! August 4-6 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! August 11-13 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. May 12-14 June 9-11 July 14-16 September 15-17 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.) 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.” 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. 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! Wisconsin Dells Fall Festival with free family activities. Seasonal Appreciation Weekend 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 15-17 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. 2330 County Rd. Lyndon Station, WI 53944 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 20-21 Wisconsin Dells AutoMotion Car Show All day Saturday and Sunday, enjoy the cars and shows in the Dells. May 26-29 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. National Trails Day®, Club Blazer, and Wing Ding Fest End of Summer Bash 102 May 19-21 June 2-4 August 18-20 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.) Mother’s Day Weekend 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. 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. All events, times, and dates are subject to change. • Some events may require a participation fee. BOOYA FEED! June 16-18 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! June 23-25 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. July 7-9 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 July 21-23 Merry Yukon Christmas Santa is in the park! HO, HO, HO! Enjoy site decorating, watermelon feed, and cookie decorating with Santa. July 28-30 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! August 4-6 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! August 11-13 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! WO-ZHA-WA Days September 22-24 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 13-15 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. August 18-20 Mexican Fiesta MIDWEST – Wisconsin MIDWEST – Wisconsin Carnival Weekend August 25-27 Mexican Fiesta Potluck. Great hit last year and it’s back again. Don’t miss out on the fun! September 1-4 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! www.ThousandTrails.com • 800-388-7788 103 C A M PE R S ! For more than 45 years, Thousand Trails has been a leader in providing family-oriented campgrounds situated in natural settings in popular vacation destinations. With more than 80 scenic locations in more than 22 states and British Columbia, our campgrounds cover plenty of ground in terms of choice. From the Pacific Northwest to the shores of New England, from the heart of Texas to the Midwestern heartland, plus sunny Arizona, Florida and California, there are plenty of choices to fulfill all your camping dreams. Plus, in addition to our great locations, we make it easy to camp your way. Our Thousand Trails Camping Pass provides access to designated campgrounds within a selected zone for one low, annual cost. We also have numerous benefit options that meet the needs of those who may want to spend more time on the road. Our products and price points provide plenty of flexibility so that no matter how you camp, you’re camping with us! Three easy ways to make reservations: • Visit www.ThousandTrails.com • Call 24-hour STAR line: 1-800-859-7827 Happy Camping! • Call Member Services: 1-800-388-7788 Non-Member Toll-Free Reservations: 1-855-826-2335 104 ThousandTrails.com ThousandTrails.com 105 Index Alabama Hidden Cove.............................. 43 Arizona Verde Valley................................ 25 British Columbia Cultus Lake.................................. 5 California Idyllwild...................................... 26 Lake Minden............................... 27 Lake of the Springs.................... 31 Oakzanita Springs...................... 32 Palm Springs.............................. 33 Pio Pico...................................... 33 Ponderosa.................................. 34 Rancho Oso............................... 35 Russian River............................. 36 San Benito.................................. 36 Snowflower................................ 37 Soldad Canyon........................... 38 Wilderness Lakes....................... 39 Yosemite Lakes.......................... 40 Florida Orlando...................................... 43 Peace River................................ 44 Three Flags................................ 45 Illinois Pine Country.............................. 88 Indiana Horseshoe Lakes....................... 89 Indian Lakes............................... 90 Twin Mills.................................... 92 Kentucky Diamond Caverns...................... 93 Maine Moody Beach............................. 71 Look for this year's #100DaysofCamping rally towel when you visit your favorite Thousand Trails campground this Memorial Day Weekend! 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SUMMER IS ALMOST HERE! 1 2 3 4 Massachusetts Gateway to Cape Cod...............72 Sturbridge.................................73 South Carolina Carolina Landing........................ 50 The Oaks at Point South............ 51 Michigan Bear Cave..................................94 St. Clair......................................95 Tennessee Cherokee Landing...................... 51 Natchez Trace............................ 52 Nevada Las Vegas.................................. 41 Texas Bay Landing............................... 53 Colorado River........................... 54 Lake Conroe............................... 56 Lake Tawakoni............................ 59 Lake Texoma.............................. 59 Lake Whitney.............................. 61 Medina Lake............................... 63 New Jersey Chestnut Lake........................... 74 Lake and Shore......................... 75 Sea Pines.................................. 76 New York Rondout Valley..........................77 North Carolina Forest Lake...............................46 Green Mountain........................ 47 Lake Gaston..............................49 Ohio Kenisee Lake.............................96 Wilmington................................ 97 Oregon Bend/Sunriver.............................6 Pacific City..................................7 Seaside.......................................8 South Jetty................................ 10 Whalers Rest............................. 11 Pennsylvania Circle M.....................................79 Gettysburg Farm.......................80 Hershey..................................... 81 PA Dutch Country.....................82 Scotrun......................................84 Timothy Lake N & S..................85 Virginia Chesapeake Bay........................ 64 Harbor View............................... 66 Lynchburg.................................. 67 Virginia Landing......................... 68 Williamsburg.............................. 69 Washington Birch Bay.....................................12 Chehalis......................................12 Crescent Bar...............................14 Grandy Creek..............................14 LaConner................................... 15 Leavenworth............................... 16 Little Diamond.............................17 Long Beach................................ 18 Mt. Vernon.................................. 19 Oceana....................................... 21 Paradise..................................... 22 Thunderbird................................ 22 Wisconsin Arrowhead.................................. 99 Plymouth Rock......................... 100 Tranquil Timbers.......................101 Yukon Trails.............................. 102 Get Out and Camp! Take pictures on your camping trip Share your photos on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram using #100Daysof Camping Repeat steps 1-3 every time you camp this summer! To book your next stay, call or visit our website. 844.289.6231 ThousandTrails.com National Trails Day® *American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day® 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. National Trails Day® is a registered trademark of American Hiking Society. A thousand trails. A thousand sunsets. A thousand steps up to that summit. A thousand things you haven’t done yet. Just waiting on you to get out the door. A thousand fish you could be hookin’. A thousand s’mores you could be cookin’. Forget those chores. You should be bookin’ down the road because it’s time you found what you’ve been lookin’ for. In the sun of the Florida Keys, up in those Oregon pine trees, under the stars in that Sonoran Desert sky. Zip line the California coast. Spearfish the Gulf of Mexico. Soak in a hot tub A thousand trails for you and me. sippin’ cold ones every night. And if the folks back home get jealous, just tell ‘em, “Hey, we’re sorry fellas!” You’re welcome to come out and see us. You’ll find us somewhere pretty close to paradise. Down with the RVs, warm breeze, jeans with ripped knees, flip flops, horse clops, good times, non stop, yurts and cabins, covered wagons, if you need me I’ll be in the back road trippin’est, burger flippin’est, swim suit drippin’est, hey Mom looks at this, place the good Lord’s ever let me see. A thousand trails for you. A thousand trails for me. ThousandTrails.com