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July 12-14 Activities 2019

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Friday, July 12, 2019

7–10:30 pm BEACH REC HALL OPEN – Games and Snacks

At Dark – MANHUNT – Safari Field – Flashlight tag

– Fun for all ages. Flashlights provided, or feel free to bring your own.

11 pm ALL QUIET ON SITES

Please no unnecessary walking about camp after 11 pm. Our fishermen and children need their sleep. Thank you.

Midnight ALL CAMPFIRES FULLY EXTINGUISHED

PLEASE NOTE: CAMPFIRES ARE ALLOWED ONLY IF THEY ARE CONTAINED WITHIN A RING OF STONES; FLAMES ARE NEVER MORE THAN 12 INCHES HIGH; THEY ARE NEVER LEFT UNATTENDED; AND ARE FULLY OUT AT MIDNIGHT. Thank You!

Saturday, July 13, 2019

Beach 210 am – 5 pm BEACH OPEN – Weather Permitting

– Swim only when and where Lifeguard is on duty. There are State Laws for your safety. Please NEVER park in any campsite, especially near the Beach. Thank You!

11 am – 1 pm RED CRAFT HOUSE OPEN –

Projects at reasonable prices for all ages. Children under age 7 must be accompanied by an adult.

2 pm WATER GAMES – Beach 1

– Join the Lifeguard for some fun at the beach!

7 pm FREE PRIZE BINGO – Safari Rec Hall

– Fun for all ages!

7 – 10:30 pm BEACH REC HALL OPEN

Beach Rec HallAt Dark – FREE MOVIE AND FREE COTTON CANDY!! – Beach Rec Hall

INSTANT FAMILY

A childless couple try to prove to friends and relations that they can handle children by adopting three of them! Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne star

11 pm ALL QUIET ON SITES

BATS, BALLS, BASKETBALLS, FRISBEES, HOOPS, STILTS, HOCKEY STICKS, ETC., on loan at the office. Ask for Hiking Trail Maps & peruse our Lending Library.

Fishermen – bring your catch to the office to be weighed, photographed with you and entered into our season-long contest. Trophy & Cash Prize – Labor Day Weekend.

Sunday, July 14, 2019

10 am – 5 pm BEACHES OPEN – Weather Permitting

10 am – 5 pm WILBUR THE TURTLE – Beach 2/

– Have fun jumping on our giant turtle! Wilbur only visits while the Lifeguard is on duty – PLEASE obey all safety rules and weight limits at the Lifeguard’s direction!!

2 pm – BEACH GAMES

– Join the Lifeguard for fun at Beach 1

1-2:30 pm RED CRAFT HOUSE OPEN

5 pm CHECK-OUT TIME –

Please wrap up all trash and place inside a dumpster. We appreciate it when you leave your site as neat as you found it!

MOST IMPORTANT – HAVE A GREAT TIME

& PLEASE COME BACK AGAIN!!

Looking Ahead

Bowdish Book Group – July 20th

Our next book is An American Marriage by Tayari Jones. All are welcome!

Mr. Magic – July 20th

Join Mr. Magic for an old time show with amazing tricks and lots of audience participation! Tons of new magic this year!! Great for both kids and adults!

Activities July 3-7 2019

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Wednesday, July 3, 2019

All Weekend – throughout the campground – “THE HEART OF BOWDISH” – Join in the fun in this new twist on the rock game! 100 gold rocks will be hidden throughout the park – find one for a chance of winning a candy prize! (Game designed and prizes donated anonymously.)

Full rules are at the office. Prizes awarded Saturday after the Pig Roast.

7–10:30 pm BEACH REC HALL OPEN

Games and Snacks

At Dark – MANHUNT – Safari Field – Flashlight tag

Fun for all ages. Flashlights provided, or feel free to bring your own.

11 pm ALL QUIET ON SITES

Please no unnecessary walking about camp after 11pm. Our fishermen and children need their sleep. Thank you.

Midnight ALL CAMPFIRES FULLY EXTINGUISHED

PLEASE NOTE: CAMPFIRES ARE ALLOWED ONLY IF THEY ARE CONTAINED WITHIN A RING OF STONES; FLAMES ARE NEVER MORE THAN 12 INCHES HIGH; THEY ARE NEVER LEFT UNATTENDED; AND ARE FULLY OUT AT MIDNIGHT. Thank You!

Thursday, July 4, 2019

10 am – 5 pm BEACHES OPEN – Weather Permitting

Swim only when and where Lifeguard is on duty. There are State Laws for your safety. Please NEVER park in any campsite, especially near the Beach. Thank You!

10 am – 5 pm MEET WILBUR THE TURTLE

Beach 2 – Have fun jumping on our new giant turtle! Wilbur only visits while the Lifeguard is on duty – PLEASE obey all safety rules and weight limits at the Lifeguard’s direction!!

11am – 1pm RED CRAFT HOUSE OPEN

Projects at reasonable prices for all ages. Children under age 7 must be accompanied by an adult.

1:30 pm – DECORATED GOLF CART PARADE AND CONTEST

Parade of decorated golf carts through the campground begins at the Red Craft House at 1:30 pm, ending at Safari Field, where prizes for “Best Decorated”, “Most Creative,” and “Most Patriotic” will be awarded.

2:00 pm (after the golf cart parade) – SLIP N’SLIDE KICKBALL

Safari Field – A great variation on traditional kickball where the bases are pools! Wear your bathing suit and plenty of sunscreen! All ages.

4:00 pm – THE 93RD ANNUAL ANCIENTS AND HORRIBLES FOURTH OF JULY PARADE

Downtown Chepachet – Bring your chair.

7 – 10:30 pm BEACH REC HALL OPEN

11 pm ALL QUIET ON SITES

BATS, BALLS, BASKETBALLS, FRISBEES, HOOPS, STILTS, HOCKEY STICKS, ETC., on loan at the office. Ask for Hiking Trail Maps & peruse our Lending Library. Fishermen – bring your catch to the office to be weighed, photographed with you and entered into our season-long contest. Trophy & Cash Prize – Labor Day Weekend.

Friday, July 5, 2019

10 am – 5 pm BEACHES OPEN – Weather Permitting

10 am – 5 pm WILBUR THE TURTLE – Beach 2

11am – 1 pm RED CRAFT HOUSE OPEN

5 pm – CHILDREN’S HAYWAGON RIDES

Pick up and drop off at Safari Rec Hall.
Parents, please do not allow your child to ride unless you are certain he/she will remain seated. Parents are invited to ride.

7 pm – Boat Ramp in Yellow – pre-tournament meeting for
Saturday’s FISHING TOURNAMENT

Drop by the pre-tournament meeting to register for Saturday’s tournament: Entry Fee: $5 + 1 beverage – WINNER TAKES ALL!!

7 pm FREE PRIZE BINGO

Safari Rec Hall – Fun for all ages!

At Dark – FREE MOVIE AND FREE POPCORN!!

Beach Rec Hall

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD!

 THE LATEST, AND MANY CONSIDER THE GREATEST

DRAGON ADVENTURE!

8 pm SMITHFIELD FIREWORKS

Concert at 8 pm, Fireworks at 9 (Bryant College Campus opens at 6 pm)

Stop at the office for other dates/times of local fireworks

Saturday, July 6, 2019

6:00 am – 12 noon – LUNKER TOURNAMENT!!

LARGEST BASS WINS

TOURNAMENT Saturday 6am – 12noon

Weigh in at 12 noon at Yellow Boat Ramp

10 am – 5 pm BEACH OPEN

Weather Permitting – Swim only when and where Lifeguard is on duty. There are State Laws for your safety. Please NEVER park in any campsite, especially near the Beach. Thank You!

10 am – 5 pm WILBUR THE TURTLE

Beach 2

9:30 am – 12:30 pm – Safari Rec Hall – MAKE YOUR OWN CHICKEN PIN CUSHION

Sew an adorable and practical pin cushion to store your pins and needles and keep them sharp! Supply lists are at the office – very few supplies needed!

6 pm – SECOND ANNUAL BOWDISH LAKE PIG ROAST

Succulent pig from our Master Roaster Kevin Carpenter, plus baked beans, coleslaw, Aunt Norma’s Lancaster County corn casserole, applesauce, and dessert. Tickets must be purchased at the office in advance: $15 for adults, $10 for ages 10 and under. Tickets are limited!!

7 pm – SADDLE UP THE CHICKEN!! – Safari Field

Come listen and dance to Country, Bluegrass, and Country Rock with the six members of this acclaimed South County band! Bring your chair or blanket.

At Dusk – BOWDISH LAKE ASSOCIATION LIGHTED BOAT PARADE

Sunday, July 7, 2019

11 am – 5 pm BEACH OPEN – Weather Permitting

11 am – ANIMAL WORLD ADVENTURES!! – Safari Rec Hall

Join Matt and his collection of exotic creatures for an animal adventure!

1 pm – NATURE WALK  – Red Craft House

– Join Jenn for a leisurely walk and learn about the flora and fauna at Bowdish Lake

1-2:30 pm RED CRAFT HOUSE OPEN

2 pm – BEACH GAMES

– Join the Lifeguard for fun at Beach 2

5 pm CHECK-OUT TIME

– Please wrap up all trash and place inside a dumpster. We appreciate it when you leave your site as neat as you found it!

MOST IMPORTANT – HAVE A GREAT TIME

& PLEASE COME BACK AGAIN!!

 

Looking Ahead

 

Mr. Magic – July 20th

Join Mr. Magic for an old time show with amazing tricks and lots of audience participation!

June 21-23 Activities 2019

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Friday, June 21, 2019

7–10:30 pm BEACH REC HALL OPEN – Games and Snacks
11 pm – ALL QUIET ON SITES

Please no unnecessary walking about camp after 11pm. Our fishermen and children need their sleep. Thank you.

Midnight ALL CAMPFIRES FULLY EXTINGUISHED

PLEASE NOTE: CAMPFIRES ARE ALLOWED ONLY IF THEY ARE CONTAINED WITHIN A RING OF STONES; FLAMES ARE NEVER MORE THAN 12 INCHES HIGH; THEY ARE NEVER LEFT UNATTENDED; AND ARE FULLY OUT AT MIDNIGHT. Thank You!

Saturday, June 22, 2019

8 am tee off – ANNUAL BOWDISH LAKE GOLF TOURNAMENT

Vineyard Valley Golf Club, with lunch to follow at Mr. Z’s – pre-registration was required. Miss it? Mark your calendars for next year’s tournament!

10 am – BOWDISH LAKE BOOK GROUP

– Site Yellow 43 – We will be discussing

A Place For Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza. Join us for friendly discussion, whether or not you finished the book!

10 am – 5 pm BEACH OPEN – Weather Permitting

– Swim only when and where Lifeguard is on duty. There are State Laws for your safety. Please NEVER park in any campsite, especially near the Beach. Thank You!

11 am – 1 pm RED CRAFT HOUSE OPEN

– Projects at reasonable prices for all ages. Children under age 7 must be accompanied by an adult.

6 – 6:45 pm ICE CREAM SOCIAL – Safari Rec Hall

– Hot Fudge Sundaes $2.00 – Local Warwick Creamery Ice Cream, Hershey’s Hot Fudge, real whipped cream, walnuts and a cherry – made to order! Purchase tickets ahead at the office – Only 100 will be sold

7 pm FREE PRIZE BINGO – Safari Rec Hall

– Fun for all ages!

7 – 10:30 pm BEACH REC HALL OPEN

At Dark – FREE MOVIE AND FREE COTTON CANDY – Beach Rec Hall

IRON MAN

The movie that started all the Marvel Madness!

Robert Downey, Jr. at his finest!

11 pm ALL QUIET ON SITES

BATS, BALLS, BASKETBALLS, FRISBEES, HOOPS, STILTS, HOCKEY STICKS, ETC., on loan at the office. Ask for Hiking Trail Maps & peruse our Lending Library. Fishermen – bring your catch to the office to be weighed, photographed with you and entered into our season-long contest. Trophy & Cash Prize – Labor Day Weekend.

Sunday, June 23, 2019

10 am FIELD GAMES & RACES – Safari Field

– Ribbons Awarded. Relays, Wheel-barrow, three-legged, stick ponies, stilts, etc. All ages. Parents bring your camera. Free watermelon for all participants.

11 am – 5 pm BEACH OPEN – Weather Permitting

1-2:30 pm RED CRAFT HOUSE OPEN

5 pm CHECK-OUT TIME

– Please wrap up all trash and place inside a dumpster. Please do not pile it on the ground in front of the dumpster. We appreciate it when you leave your site as neat as you found it!

MOST IMPORTANT – HAVE A GREAT TIME

PLEASE COME BACK AGAIN!!

Looking Ahead

2nd Annual Bowdish Lake Pig Roast – Saturday July 6th2019

Tickets Must Be Purchased in Advance

Only 125 will be sold!

Sides include Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Applesauce

Aunt Norma’s Corn Casserole

& Dessert

$15.00 for adults, $10.00 for ages 10 & under

Saddle Up the Chicken will be performing a mix of Bluegrass, Country, Country Rock and Gospel

Quilting Class – not too late to join!! – June 30th, 2019

Make your own Cobblestone Court Quilt. This pattern allows for 15 different variations on the same pattern! Stop by the office for a supply list.

Lunker Fishing Tournament – July 6th 2019

June 14-16 Activities 2019

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Friday, June 14 2019

7–10:30 pm BEACH REC HALL OPEN – Games and Snacks

At Dark MANHUNT Safari Field – Flashlight tag! Join in the fun. Flashlights provided, or feel free to bring your own. All ages.

11 pm ALL QUIET ON SITES

Please no unnecessary walking about camp after 11pm. Our fishermen and children need their sleep. Thank you.

Midnight ALL CAMPFIRES FULLY EXTINGUISHED

PLEASE NOTE: CAMPFIRES ARE ALLOWED ONLY IF THEY ARE CONTAINED WITHIN A RING OF STONES; FLAMES ARE NEVER MORE THAN 12 INCHES HIGH; THEY ARE NEVER LEFT UNATTENDED; AND ARE FULLY OUT AT MIDNIGHT. Thank You!

Saturday, June 15 2019

10 am – 5 pm BEACH OPEN – Weather Permitting – Swim only when and where Lifeguard is on duty. There are State Laws for your safety. Please NEVER park in any campsite, especially near the Beach. Thank You!

7 pm FREE PRIZE BINGO – Safari Rec Hall – Fun for all ages!

7 – 10:30 pm BEACH REC HALL OPEN

At Dark – FREE MOVIE AND FREE POPCORN – Beach Rec Hall

FATHER OF THE BRIDE

 Steve Martin and Martin Short star

in this classic comedy about fatherhood

11 pm –  ALL QUIET ON SITES

BATS, BALLS, BASKETBALLS, FRISBEES, HOOPS, STILTS, HOCKEY STICKS, ETC., on loan at the office. Ask for Hiking Trail Maps & peruse our Lending Library. Fishermen – bring your catch to the office to be weighed, photographed with you and entered into our season-long contest. Trophy & Cash Prize – Labor Day Weekend.

Sunday, June 16 2019

8:30 – 10:00 am FATHER’S DAY BREAKFAST – Safari Rec Hall

ALL THE PANCAKES YOU CAN EAT, Plain, Blueberry or Chocolate Chip, with Sausages, Orange Juice, Coffee – Chocolate Milk for kids. Purchase tickets ahead at the Office. Only 100 will be sold. FATHERS EAT FREE!!!

Other persons 13 and older – $3.00 12 and under $2.00

A Bowdish Lake tradition since 1980.

10:30 am PARENT-CHILD WHIFFLE BALL – Safari Field

11 am – 5 pm BEACH OPEN – Weather Permitting

1-2:30 pm RED CRAFT HOUSE OPEN

5 pm CHECK-OUT TIME – Please wrap up all trash and place inside a dumpster. We appreciate it when you leave your site as neat as you found it!

MOST IMPORTANT – HAVE A GREAT TIME

& PLEASE COME BACK AGAIN!!

Looking Ahead

Bowdish Lake Book Club Join us for discussion on June 22

We are reading A Place For Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza

Bowdish Lake Golf Tournament Saturday June 22 – tee off at 8 am

Vineyard Valley Golf Club

Details and Registration at the Office

2nd Annual Bowdish Lake Pig Roast – Saturday July 6th

Tickets Must Be Purchased in Advance

Only 125 will be sold!

Sides include Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Applesauce

Aunt Norma’s Corn Casserole

& Dessert

$15.00 for adults, $10.00 for ages 10 & under

Seasonals – Golf Cart Stickers are In the Office!

June 7-9 Activities 2019

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Friday, June 7 2019

7 pm – Boat Ramp in Yellow – pre-tournament meeting for Saturday’s FISHING TOURNAMENT –Drop by the pre-tournament meeting to register for Saturday’s tournament

LUNKER TOURNAMENT!!

LARGEST FISH WINS

TOURNAMENT Saturday 6am – 12noon

Weigh in at 12 noon at Yellow Boat Ramp

Entry Fee: $5 + 1 beverage – WINNER TAKES ALL!!

7–10:30 pm BEACH REC HALL OPEN – Games and Snacks

At Dark MANHUNT Safari Field – Flashlight tag! Join in the fun. Flashlights provided, or feel free to bring your own. All ages.

11 pm ALL QUIET ON SITES

Please no unnecessary walking about camp after 11pm. Our fishermen and children need their sleep. Thank you.

Midnight ALL CAMPFIRES FULLY EXTINGUISHED

PLEASE NOTE: CAMPFIRES ARE ALLOWED ONLY IF THEY ARE CONTAINED WITHIN A RING OF STONES; FLAMES ARE NEVER MORE THAN 12 INCHES HIGH; THEY ARE NEVER LEFT UNATTENDED; AND ARE FULLY OUT AT MIDNIGHT. Thank You!

Saturday, June 8 2019

6 am – 12 noon – LUNKER TOURNAMENT

10 am – 5 pm BEACH OPEN

– Weather Permitting – Swim only when and where Lifeguard is on duty. There are State Laws for your safety. Please NEVER park in any campsite, especially near the Beach. Thank You!

11 am – 1 pm TIE DYE A TEE FOR DAD!! – RED CRAFT HOUSE

Come Tie Dye the perfect gift in time for Father’s Day!! (And tie dye a shirt for yourself as well!)

T-shirt and all materials $5, or bring your own shirt and use our dye for $2 – best results with 100% cotton shirts.

Dye your shirt Saturday, pick up the finished result on Sunday.

Free tissue paper wrapping to prepare your gift for next Sunday.

7 pm FREE PRIZE BINGO

– Safari Rec Hall – Fun for all ages!

7 – 10:30 pm BEACH REC HALL OPEN

At Dark – After Bingo – FREE MOVIE AND FREE POPCORN

 Safari Rec Hall

MARY POPPINS RETURNS

Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda star

in this continuation of the beloved classic

11 pm ALL QUIET ON SITES

BATS, BALLS, BASKETBALLS, FRISBEES, HOOPS, STILTS, HOCKEY STICKS, ETC., on loan at the office. Ask for Hiking Trail Maps & peruse our Lending Library.

Fishermen – bring your catch to the office to be weighed, photographed with you and entered into our season-long contest. Trophy & Cash Prize – Labor Day Weekend.

Sunday, June 9, 2019

10 am – 5 pm BEACH OPEN

– Weather Permitting

1-2:30 pm RED CRAFT HOUSE OPEN

5 pm CHECK-OUT TIME

– Please wrap up all trash and place inside a dumpster. Please don’t pile trash on the ground in front of the dumpster.  We appreciate it when you leave your site as neat as you found it!

MOST IMPORTANT – HAVE A GREAT TIME

& PLEASE COME BACK AGAIN!!

Looking Ahead

Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast Sunday, June 16th

A Bowdish Lake Tradition – Fathers Eat Free!

Bowdish Lake Book Club Join us for discussion on June 22

We are reading A Place For Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza

Bowdish Lake Golf Tournament Saturday June 22 – tee off at 8 am

Vineyard Valley Golf Club

Details and Registration at the Office

2nd Annual Bowdish Lake Pig Roast – Saturday July 6th

Seasonals – Golf Cart Stickers are In the Office!

May 31 Weekend Activities

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Friday, May 31, 2019

7 – 10:30 p.m. – BEACH REC HALL OPEN  – Games and Snacks  

11:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m. ALL QUIET ON SITES.

Please no unnecessary walking about camp after 11 pm. Our fishermen and children need their sleep. Thank you.

MIDNIGHT – ALL CAMPFIRES FULLY EXTINGUISHED

PLEASE NOTE: CAMPFIRES ARE ALLOWED ONLY IF THEY ARE CONTAINED WITHIN A RING OF STONES; FLAMES ARE NEVER MORE THAN 12 INCHES HIGH; THEY ARE NEVER LEFT UNATTENDED; AND ARE FULLY OUT AT MIDNIGHT. Thank You!

Saturday, June 1, 2019

9:30 am – MAKE YOUR OWN DOG BED! – Safari Rec Hall – Join master seamstress Carol Stehely, who will lead you through the steps to make a beautiful and super comfortable dog bed for your favorite canine! Supply lists are at the office.

10 am – 5 pm BEACH OPEN – Weather Permitting – Swim only when and where Lifeguard is on duty. There are State Laws for your safety. Please NEVER park in any campsite, especially near the Beach. Thank You!

11am – 1pm RED CRAFT HOUSE OPEN – Projects at reasonable prices for all ages. Children under age 7 must be accompanied by an adult.

5 pm CHILDREN’S HAYWAGON RIDES – Pick-up and drop off at Safari Rec Hall. Parents, please do not allow your child to ride unless you are certain he/she will remain seated. Parents are invited to ride.

7pm FREE PRIZE BINGO – Safari Rec Hall – Fun for all ages!

7 – 10:30 pm BEACH REC HALL OPEN

At Dark – MANHUNT – Beach Rec Hall (NOTE LOCATION CHANGE!!) Flashlight tag – Flashlights provided, or feel free to bring your own.

11 pm ALL QUIET ON SITES

BATS, BALLS, BASKETBALLS, FRISBEES, HOOPS, STILTS, HOCKEY STICKS, ETC., on loan at the office. Ask for Hiking Trail Maps & peruse our Lending Library.

Fishermen – bring your catch to the office to be weighed, photographed with you and entered into our season-long contest.

Trophy & Cash Prize – Labor Day Weekend.

And the fishing contest is off to a good start with this one.  A 3.14 lb beauty!

 

 

And if you look waaaaay down in there…
You can see an old fish hook!

Sunday, June 2, 2019

10 am – 5 pm BEACH OPEN – Weather Permitting

1-2:30 pm RED CRAFT HOUSE OPEN

5 pm CHECK-OUT TIME – Please wrap up all trash and place inside a dumpster. We appreciate it when you leave your site as neat as you found it!

MOST IMPORTANT – HAVE A GREAT TIME

& PLEASE COME BACK AGAIN!!

 

Looking Ahead

 

Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast Sunday, June 16th

A Bowdish Lake Tradition – Fathers Eat Free!

Memorial Weekend 2019

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Memorial Weekend 2019

WELCOME TO OUR 47TH SEASON OF CAMPING – Remember to stop at the Office each Friday for a Program of our Sports and Crafts and Games, Entertainment & Special Events.

Bowdish Lake RulesCAMPFIRES: Campfires are allowed only if they are contained within a ring of stones, flames are never more than 12 inches high, they are never left unattended and are fully out at midnight. This fire regulation must be strictly adhered to in order to protect our environment.

FISHERMEN: Our Season-Long Fishing Contest begins May 25. Remember to bring your catch to the office to be weighed, photographed and entered. Trophy and Cash Prize ($10.00/pound) awarded on Labor Day 2018. Fish must be caught in Bowdish Lake.

THE ACTIVITIES PLANNED ARE:

Friday, May 24, 2019

7-10:30 pm – BEACH REC HALL OPEN – Snack Bar & Games.

11 pm – ALL QUIET ON SITES – Please, no unnecessary walking about camp after 11. Our fishermen and children need their sleep. Remember, no Golf Carts out on our roads after 12 midnight

12 Midnight – ALL CAMPFIRES FULLY EXTINGUISHED!

Saturday, May 25, 2019

10 AM to 5 PM — BEACH OPEN (weather permitting)  Swim only when & where Lifeguard is on Duty.  There are State Laws for your safety.  If you have a boat, launch it at the launch area west of Beach 2.  There is no parking at the boat launch area.  Vehicles and boat trailers must be returned to your site or parked in our field while you are out on the water. Never park in an empty site.

10 AM — THE BOWDISH LAKE BOOK GROUP

MEETING OF THE BOOK CLUB AT CAMPSITE YELLOW 43

Gather once a month with other book lovers! At this first session meet other participants and help plan this summer’s reading list. We will also be discussing the book we read over the winter, Someone Knows My Name, by Lawrence Hill. (Haven’t read the book? You could watch the miniseries on Netflix…)

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Red Crat House11 AM – 1 PM — THE RED CRAFT HOUSE

Crafts for All Ages at reasonable prices.

Wooden items to paint and decorate, beads, gimp,  decorate a hair clip or a foam visor. Lots of projects for all ages.

Children under age 7 must be with an adult.  Thank you.

3 PM — ZOMBIE NERF BATTLE – Safari Field

Join an epic Nerf battle as humans attempt to defeat the zombie invasion!

Nerf guns and protective eyewear provided, or feel free to bring your own unmodified Nerf gun. Ages 7 and up.

5 PM — CHILDRENS’ HAY WAGON RIDES

Memorial Weekend 2019 hay wagon rides
Pick-up and drop-off at Safari Field. Parents, do not allow your child to ride unless you are certain he/she will remain seated. Parents are invited to ride.

 

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6 PM — ANIMAL WORLD EXPERIENCE –

SPECIAL EVENT at the SAFARI REC HALL

Memorial Weekend 2019 Matt with snapping turtle— Come and see Matt’s amazing collection of rare animals.

He will teach you their habits and oddities and let you pet them, gently.

Come walk on the wild side.

We all have a lot to learn from our wildest friends! Don’t miss it!
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Fun, entertaining and educational for all ages!
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7 PM — FREE PRIZE BINGO

Celebrate the animal world with an animal themed Bingo! ..

All Ages.

Location to be announced.

 

7 – 10 PM  – BEACH REC HALL OPEN  – Games & Snack Bar

11 pm – ALL QUIET ON SITES – Remember, no Golf Carts out on our roads after 12 midnight

12 Midnight – ALL CAMPFIRES FULLY EXTINGUISHED!  It is a VERY important fire safety regulation! Strictly enforced.

Sunday, May 26, 2019

9:30 AM -12:30 PM QUILTING CLASS – Safari Rec Hall –

Ever wanted to try quilt-making?

Join Master Seamstress Carol Stehely, who over the course of the summer will guide you through the steps of making your own Cobblestone Court Quilt.

This pattern allows for 15 different variations on the same pattern! Stop by the office for a supply list.

The quilting group will meet the last Sunday of each month.

Enjoy making a useful project and earn a great sense of accomplishment.  All Welcome.

10 AM to 5 PM — BEACH OPEN (weather permitting)

11 AM — CATAPULTS!! – Safari Rec Hall

 Join POW Science

& learn how Medieval warriors harnessed forces to create simple machines powerful enough to break down castle walls!!

Build your own simple catapult to take home!!

Memorial Weekend 2019 Red Craft House1 PM – 3 PM — THE RED CRAFT HOUSE

Crafts for All Ages at reasonable prices.

Wooden items to paint and decorate, beads, gimp,  decorate a hair clip or a foam visor. Lots of projects for all ages.

Children under age 7 must be with an adult.  Thank you.

 7  – 10:30 PM — BEACH REC HALL OPEN

 

8 PM — FREE MOVIE AND FREE POPCORN – Safari Rec Hall

INCREDIBLES 2

The Critically Acclaimed Sequel from Disney/Pixar Studios

11 pm – ALL QUIET ON SITES

12 Midnight – ALL CAMPFIRES FULLY EXTINGUISHED

Monday, May 27, 2019 MEMORIAL DAY

10 AM to 5 PM – BEACH OPEN (weather permitting)

9 AM to 10 AM — RED CRAFT HOUSE OPEN.

 

5 PM — CHECK-OUT TIME — Please wrap all trash & place inside a dumpster. Do not leave other than daily camping trash at our dumpsters. We appreciate it when you leave your site as neat as you found it. Thank you.

MOST IMPORTANT, HAVE A GREAT TIME & PLEASE COME BACK AGAIN!

Looking Ahead

Make your own Dog Bed!  Saturday, June 1st

See a sample and pick up a supply list in the office

Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast Sunday, June 16th

A Bowdish Lake Tradition – Fathers Eat Free!

COLUMBUS WEEKEND HALLOWEEN 2018

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COLUMBUS WEEKEND IS HALLOWEEN AT BOWDISH LAKE.   Remember to bring your costumes!

Because we have an occupancy limit on our Rec Hall and because those ‘just watching’ take up space needed for games, all persons who attend our costume party, both adults and children, must be in costume.  Thank you!

Prizes will be awarded for both Adult and Children’s costumes!

Friday, October 5

 9:00 p.m. MANHUNT– Safari Field –

Last flashlight tag of the season!  Flashlights will be provided, or feel free to bring your own.  All ages.

11:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m. ALL QUIET ON SITES

 

12:00 midnight – ALL CAMPFIRES FULLY EXTINGUISHED!

CAMPFIRES ARE ALLOWED ONLY IF THEY ARE CONTAINED WITHIN A RING OF STONES, FLAMES ARE NEVER MORE THAN 12 INCHES HIGH, THEY ARE NEVER LEFT UNATTENDED, & ARE FULLY EXTINGUISHED AT MIDNIGHT.

Saturday, October 6

 10 a.m. BOWDISH LAKE BOOK GROUP – Site Yellow 43 – For our last meeting of the season we will be discussing JoJo Moyes best- selling novel, Me Before You, and choosing the book we will read over the winter.  Join us!  All are welcome!

12 noon – 2:00 p.m. PUMPKIN CARVING–

Safari Rec Hall –
Bring your own pumpkin or help us carve ours.   Prizes ($25 each) will be awarded for Best Carving and Most Original.  All welcome,
Fun for all ages! Those under age 10 should come with a parent, please.

2:00 p.m. FREE PRIZE BINGO

with Hot Chocolate & Cookies – Safari Rec Hall – All Ages Welcome.  (You may need to bring a chair.)

5:30 p.m. ZOMBIE WARS NERF BATTLE

Safari Field – Defend Bowdish Lake from the Zombie Apocalypse!  Ages 7 and up.  Nerf guns and protective eyewear provided, or feel free to bring your own unmodified nerf gun.  Zombie make-up available for those who want to get into their role as zombies!!

7:30 p.m. MOVIE WITH FREE POPCORN AND HOT CHOCOLATE – Safari Rec Hall

DOUBLE FEATURE!!

IT’S THE GREAT PUMPKIN CHARLIE BROWN

Will the Great Pumpkin show up?  Will Charlie Brown get any Halloween Candy?
Will Snoopy outwit the Red Baron?  Join us for this Halloween Classic!

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN

The Unforgettable Comedy Directed by Mel Brooks and starring Gene Wilder,
Marty Feldman and Madeline Kahn

11:00 p.m. ALL QUIET ON SITES

12:00 midnight – ALL CAMPFIRES FULLY EXTINGUISHED!

Sunday, October 7

 1:00 p.m. FREE HALLOWEEN CRAFTS

– Safari Rec Hall – Come and decorate your own Trick or Treat bag & other Halloween Crafts

7:30 p.m. OUR ANNUAL HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY!! – Safari Rec Hall

Costume Prizes, and Games with Prizes for All Ages. – Coffee, Chocolate Milk, Donuts and Treat bags for All.  A Great Old-fashioned Party, not to be missed!!!

 

11:00 p.m. ALL QUIET ON SITES

12:00 midnight – ALL CAMPFIRES FULLY EXTINGUISHED!

 Monday, October 8 – COLUMBUS DAY

 Coffee will be ‘on’ at the Office.  Stop in to give us one more chance to thank you for being a Bowdish Lake camper!

Please Note: This year we are extending our season through next weekend.  We will be open for seasonal camping only through October 14th.  Enjoy a few more beautiful fall days!!

If you have not already, please sign up for Final Pump Outs!  We can handle only 25 on each day!  Thank you.

 

We hope you have a wonderful winter with family & friends, and we look forward to greeting you again when the warm days of spring bring you back to camp!

September 14-16 Activities 2018

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September 14-16 Activities 2018 at Beach Rec HallFriday, September 14, 2018

7:00 – 10:00 p.m. – SAFARI REC HALL OPEN

11:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m. ALL QUIET ON SITES.  Our fishermen need their sleep.  Thank you.

MIDNIGHT – ALL CAMPFIRES FULLY EXTINGUISHED

 

CAMPFIRES ARE ALLOWED ONLY IF THEY ARE CONTAINED WITHIN A RING OF STONES, FLAMES ARE NEVER MORE THAN 12 INCHES HIGH, THEY ARE NEVER LEFT UNATTENDED AND ARE FULLY OUT AT 12 p.m.

Saturday, September 15, 2018

 10:00 a.m. BOWDISH LAKE BOOK CLUB – Site Yellow 43 – The group will be discussing Being Mortal by Atul Gawande – a ground breaking examination of the quality of life near the end of life by a renowned surgeon.  All are welcome!

Next month’s book is Me Before You by Jo Jo Moyes

5:00 p.m. CHILDREN’S HAY WAGON RIDES – Pick-up and drop off at Safari Rec Hall.  Parents, please do not allow your child to ride unless you are certain he/she will remain seated.  Parents are invited to ride.  (Must have 20 riders.)

7:00 p.m. FREE PRIZE BINGO – Safari Rec Hall – All Ages.

7:00 – 10:00 p.m.  SAFARI REC HALL OPEN

11:00 p.m. ALL QUIET ON SITES – No unnecessary walking about camp after 11.  No golf carts on roads after 11.  Thank you.

MIDNIGHT – ALL CAMPFIRES FULLY EXTINGUISHED

 

SPORTS EQUIPMENT, STILTS, HULA HOOPS, BASKETBALLS, TENNIS RACQUETS, HORSESHOES, ETC. on loan from the office.  And browse our lending library of books and movies.

 

Sunday, September 16, 2018

5:00 p.m. CHECK-OUT TIME  Please wrap all trash and place inside a dumpster.  We appreciate it when you leave your site as neat as you found it.  Thank you!

MOST IMPORTANT, HAVE A GREAT TIME & COME BACK AGAIN!!!

 LOOKING AHEAD

 HALLOWEEN PARTY! – COLUMBUS DAY WEEKEND

 SEW A HOLIDAY TABLE RUNNER! – OCTOBER 6TH

Pony Rides September 2

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Pony Rides September 2

PONY RIDES!!  & BUNNIES!!

Pony Rides September 2 in safari fieldSunday, September 2nd

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Safari Field

 

Pony Rides September 2 bunnies to pet while you wait for a ridePet the bunnies while waiting for your pony ride.

 

Pony rides are $3 each.

Tickets can be purchased at the Office.

 

The ponies and bunnies will only be visiting for one hour, so don’t be late! Don’t forget your camera.

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Pony Rides September 2 PARKING

There is No Parking in empty sites or along roadsides, at any time, for any reason. We must keep the roadways clear for emergency vehicles, therefore there can be no exceptions. Also, because someone may get to their assigned site only to find it blocked by parked vehicles, we cannot allow this rule to be ignored.