School Is Out and Activities Are In!

Saturday, June 27, 2015

10 AM – 5 PM  BEACH OPEN

Please remember that we can allow you to swim only when and where a Lifeguard is On Duty.  There are State Laws for your safety.

SPORTS EQUIPMENT IS AVAILABLE ON LOAN AT THE OFFICE!

5 PM – CHILDRENS 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.

7 PM – 10 PM — BEACH REC HALL OPEN

7:30 PM — FREE PRIZE BINGO

Safari Rec Hall  — All Ages

11 PM — All Quiet on Sites

12 Midnight  — All campfires fully extinguished.

Sunday, June 28, 2015

10 AM – NOON  — First RAG QUILT-MAKING CLASS

Safari Rec Hall.  All Campers welcome to come, make a Quilt or just watch and learn.  (There will be two more Quilt-making sessions planned this summer.)

PLEASE DO NOT BRING FIREWORKS INTO OUR CAMP

School is out, kids are here, BE SAFE! They are dangerous, they disturb young children at sleep and they distress our many dogs, causing barking, etc., all of which are unfair to those campers who come for a pleasant time.  Instead, see the many Fireworks displays available over the weekend in surrounding towns.  Ask for information of times and dates at the office.  Thank you.

FOR OUR READERS:

The selection of the Book Club for discussion on July 18 is BIG LITTLE LIES authored by Liane Moriarty.

FOR OUR PHOTOGRAPHERS:

Bring copies of your favorite or notable photos taken within our camp, of wildlife or scenery or events.  We will display them and award Prizes at Seasons End in accord with the number of entries.  We have already had access to some spectacular ‘shots’.

FOR OUR BUDDING ENGINEERS:  Design & construct a man-powered water craft for entry into our race from Beach 1 to Beach 2 in mid-August.  More specifications to come!

A FULL PROGRAM IS PLANNED FOR THE JULY 4TH WEEKEND — DON’T MISS IT!

Friday, June 19, 2015

⇒  Sign up at the office for our FATHERS’ DAY BREAKFAST:  Juice, Coffee, Milk, Sausages & ALL THE PANCAKES YOU CAN  EAT, blueberry or plain.  Adults & Children over 12 – $3.00   Children 6 to 12 — $2.00   FATHERS ARE FREE!!!  Please get tickets early, we need to know numbers for ordering supplies.  Thank you.

7 – 10 PM   BEACH REC HALL OPEN  — Ping Pong, Pool Tables & Snack Bar.

11 PM  ALL QUIET ON SITES:  Please, no unnecessary walking about camp after 11PM.  Our Fishermen need their sleep.

12 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 MIDNIGHT. Thank you.

Saturday, June 20, 2015

10 AM – 5 PM  BEACH OPEN  — Please swim only when and where Lifeguard is on Duty.  There are State Laws for your safety.  If you have a boat, launch it at the boat launch just west of Beach2.  Do not tie your boat to our docks without paying fee.

10:30 AM  BOOK CLUB MEETING  at Site Yellow 43.  All readers welcome.

1:00 – 2:30 PM  RED CRAFT HOUSE OPEN  —  Crafts at reasonable prices.  Finishing materials are free.  Children under age 7 must be with an adult.

3:30 PM  FIELD RACES  — Safari Field  — Ribbons awarded.

5 PM  CHILDREN’S HAY WAGON RIDES  —  Pick-up and drop-off at Safari Field.  Parents, please do not allow your child to ride unless you are certain he/she will remain seated.  Parents are invited to ride.

7 – 10 PM  FUN TIME AT BEACH REC HALL

7:30 PM  FREE COOKIE BINGO  — Safari Rec Hall  —  All Welcome.

11 PM  —  All Quiet on Sites

12 Midnight  — All Campfires fully extinguished.

CHECK OUT OUR TENNIS & BASKETBALL COURTS & THE VOLLEY BALL COURT AT BLUE 43.  Borrow Bats & Balls, Basketballs, etc., at the office.  Ask for hiking trail maps – and browse our lending library.

Sunday, June 21, 2015  –  FATHERS DAY

8:30 – 10:00 AM  PANCAKE BREAKFAST  — Safari Rec Hall – Tickets required in advance.  Fathers are Free.

10 – 4 PM  BEACH OPEN

10:30 AM  KIDS KICK BALL  –  Safari Field – All Kids welcome.

5 PM  CHECK OUT TIME  – Please wrap all trash & 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!

What will you need for a Rag Quilt?

• 100% Cotton fabric 44″ wide
  •  If you want 8 different colors/patterns, buy 1/2 yard pieces of each fabric
  •  If you want 16 different colors/patterns, buy 1/4 yard pieces of each fabric
• 8 Yards of solid colored 100% cotton flannel 42″ wide for the center and the back of the quilt (this color will be visible on the front of your quilt)
• A rotary cutting tool, mat and ruler
• A pair of ragging scissors (like Fiskars soft touch spring action ones)
• Thread
• Don’t forget pins!
• Sewing machine

Meeting Dates & Times:

• Sunday, June 14th @ 10 AM meet at Safari Rec Hall to discuss project, fabrics, supplies and how to use your rotary cutter/mat.  Homework will be given.
• Sunday, June 28th from 10-12 — Assemble your squares and plan their placement for your quilt.  Homework will be given.
• Sunday, July 12th from 10-12 — Assemble your rows and complete your quilt.  Homework will be given.
• Sunday, July 19th @ 10 AM — Wrap-up breakfast with our completed quilts.

Fun to do and useful, too!

Time to think of Family Fun…and Safety!

We have a full program of activities planned Parent cooperation is essential to keep them Happy Times.
If you have a golf cart, please remember they are allowed for use by adults because our camp is so large.  Golf carts can never be driven by un-licensed drivers and can never be over-loaded (more passengers than there are seats for.)  Our intent is always to keep you safe.  Any accident would be unbearable.  Thank you.

Friday, June 5, 2015

7 – 10 PM   BEACH REC HALL OPEN

11  PM      All quiet on sites

12 Midnight  –  All campfires fully extinguished.

Saturday, June 6, 2015

10 AM  HERB – WALK – TALK  with JEN  —  Meet at the Red Craft House.  Exercise with information that can keep you healthy!

1 – 2:30 PM   RED CRAFT HOUSE OPEN  —  Projects for all ages at reasonable prices.  Finishing materials are free.

7 – 10 PM  BEACH REC HALL OPEN

7:30 PM  FREE PRIZE BINGO  — Safari Rec Hall  —  All Ages.

11 PM   All quiet on sites.

12 Midnight  —  All campfires fully extinguished.

COMING EVENTS

June 14, 2015

Meet at Safari Rec Hall at 10 AM to learn the requirements & materials needed for creating a Rag Quilt.  Quilts will be made on June 28 and again on July 12.  Fun to do and Useful, too!

If you did not know of our first meeting of the Bowdish Lake Book Club — Catch up by reading  THE RENT COLLECTOR by Camron Wright.  (We have one copy in our library) to be ready for discussion at the meeting on June 20.  (One comment:  “It’s a sweet, up-lifting story.”)

Don’t miss our ANNUAL FATHERS DAY BREAKFAST.  Fathers are free.

July 4th, 2015

LIGHTED BOAT PARADE  — Pie Eating Contest  — Tie-Dye a Tee —  Decorated Bicycle Parade  — Our first Ice Cream Social of the Season.

July 5th, 2015

LON CEREL  —  MAGIC SHOW with ANIMAL BALLOONS

July 11th, 2015

MARVELOUS MARVIN TEACHES CIRCUS ARTS

July 18th, 2015

POW FLYING SCIENCE  — Learn what makes things fly!!!

WITH MOTHER NATURE’S HELP, THE WEEK-END WILL BE FUN!

CAMPFIRES:  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.  If you forgot the makings of S’mores, we have them in our store.  For those of you who enjoy singing, try a-capella.

SPORTS EQUIPMENT:  Bowdish Lake has lots of opportunity for your favorite sport or just good exercise, on loan at the office.  Ask to borrow bats & balls, basketballs, volleyballs, kick balls, horseshoes, stilts, hoops, Frisbees, etc.  Ask for maps of the miles of hiking trails in the State Forest that surrounds us.  A good place to start is a walk around Wilbur Pond.  (Or browse our lending library!)

Friday, May 22, 2015

• 7 – 10 pm –  BEACH REC HALL OPEN  Free games and a Snack Bar.
• 11 pm      –   ALL QUIET ON SITES.  Let our Fishermen get a good night’s sleep.  Our Season-Long Fish Contest begins.  Bring your catch to the office to be weighed and photographed and entered in the contest.  Trophy and Cash Prize awarded on Labor Day.
• 12 Midnight – ALL CAMPFIRES FULLY EXTINGUISHED

Saturday, May 23, 2015

• 10 am – 5 pm  – BEACH OPEN (weather permitting)  Swim only when and where Lifeguard is on Duty.  There are State Laws for your safety.  If you have a boat, launch it at the boat launch just west of Beach 2.  There is no parking at the boat launch.  Please park your vehicles and boat trailers in our field.  Thank-you!
• 10 am  – STICK HORSE RACES with prizes at Safari Field!  Followed by Leap-Frog, Wheel-barrow, relays, hoops, stilts and Parachute.  (weather permitting)  All Ages
• 1 – 2:30 pm  – RED CRAFT HOUSE OPEN.  Crafts available at reasonable prices, finishing materials are free.  All Ages.  Children under age 7 must be with an adult.
• 3 pm  – LON CEREL — MAGIC SHOW & ANIMAL BALLOONS for All Youngsters – Safari Rec Hall.  A Great Show for All Ages.
• 5 pm  – CHILDRENS’ 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.
• 7:30 pm  – FREE PRIZE BINGO – It being Spring, Prizes will be plants to brighten your campsite or residence.  All Ages.  Safari Rec Hall.  Tobey will try to give you the good time Gail was known for over many years.
• 7 – 10 pm  – BEACH REC HALL OPEN –  Come and Enjoy a Movie & Popcorn.  Disney movie suitable for All Ages.
• 11 pm  – ALL QUIET ON SITES   – Remember, no Golf Carts out on our roads after 12 midnight
• 12 Midnight  – ALL CAMPFIRES FULLY EXTINGUISHED!

Sunday, May 24, 2015

• 10 am – 5 pm  – BEACH OPEN (weather permitting)
• 1 – 2:30 pm  – RED CRAFT HOUSE OPEN
• 3 pm  – Come have an ANIMAL WORLD EXPERIENCE with Matt and his collection of rare and interesting animals.  Learn facts about their habits and habitats and gently pet them.  Safari Field or Safari Rec Hall, as weather allows.  Fascinating for All Ages
• 7 – 10 pm  – BEACH REC HALL OPEN  – Games & Snack Bar and CONTESTS with PRIZES
• 7:30 pm  – FREE PRIZE BINGO  – All Ages – Safari Rec Hall
• 11 pm – ALL QUIET ON SITES
• 12 Midnight  – ALL CAMPFIRES FULLY EXTINGUISHED

Monday, May 25, 2015 MEMORIAL DAY!

• 10 am – 1 pm  – BEACH REC HALL OPEN
• 10 am – 4 pm  – BEACH OPEN (weather permitting)
• 11 am – Noon – RED CRAFT HOUSE OPEN
• 5 pm  – 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 & PLEASE COME BACK AGAIN!

WELCOME TO BOWDISH LAKE!

FISHERMEN:  Last chance to bring your catch to the office, have us weigh it and photograph you with it, and enter it in our Season-Long Contest which ends on Labor Day with presentation of Trophy & Cash Prize.  Any entry must be caught in Bowdish Lake by a registered camper.  (Sorry, visitors are excluded.)

Friday, August 30, 2013

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.  BEACH OPEN – Please swim only when and 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.  Trailers must be returned to your site or parked in the field.  There is no parking at the boat launch.  We must keep the area clear for emergencies.

7 – 10 p.m.  BEACH REC HALL OPEN – Games & Snacks

11 p.m.      All Quiet on Sites – Please. no unnecessary walking about after 11.  It is very disquieting to those wishing to sleep.  Thank you.

12 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 extinguished by midnight. 

Saturday, August 31, 2013

10 a.m. – 5 p.m  BEACH OPEN – Please, no animals in the water or on the Beach area where persons swim by order of the RI Department of Health.  There is no parking at our beaches.  We must keep all roads clear for emergencies.  Please walk for great exercise!

10 a.m.  SANDLOT SOFTBALL – Safari Field.  All ages. Winning Team members will each receive a commemorative medal at the Awards Dinner on September 1.

10 a.m. – Noon  PONY RIDES – $2.00  — Purchase tickets ahead at the Office.  The Pony Lady has Bunnies for ticket-holders to pet and to hold while waiting in line.  Safari Field.

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. &  7 – 10 p.m.  BEACH REC HALL OPEN – Games & Snacks

Noon – 2 p.m. RED CRAFT HOUSE Open – SPECIAL – TIE DYE A TEE – Using our shirt & dyes – $6.00, or bring your own shirt and use our dyes – $3.50.  Other craft projects available at reasonable prices – finishing materials free.  – All Ages. – Children under age 7 must be with an Adult. Thank you.

1 p.m. DAY ONE MULTI-SPORT EVENT  – Basketball followed by Horseshoes. Meet at the Basketball Court.  All campers welcome.  Awards will be presented.

SPECIAL EVENT

4 p.m. – LON CEREL – MAGIC SHOW & ANIMAL BALLOONS – Safari Rec Hall – Great Fun for All Ages!

4 p.m. ADULTS VOLLEY BALL – At the net at Blue 43 – All campers welcome!  Team Play – Awards will be made to the winning team at Dinner on Sept. 1

5 p.m. CHILDREN’S 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.  No Charge.

7:30 p.m. FREE PRIZE BINGO – Safari Rec Hall – All ages welcome!  Fun & Prizes, too!!!

8 p.m. PARTY TIME WITH D-J GARY MARANDOLA –  and Campers’ Fire at the Red Pavilion (weather permitting).  COME & ENTER THE TALENT COMPETITION – 3 Age Groups.  Trophies will be awarded at the Awards Dinner on September 1.

11 p.m. All Quiet on Sites Please, no unnecessary walking about camp after 11.  It is disquieting to those wishing to sleep.

12 Midnight – All Campfires fully extinguished.

BATS & BALLS, FRISBEES, BASKETBALLS, HOOPS, STILTS, HORSESHOES, PING PONG PADDLES, PUZZLES, ETC. ON LOAN AT OFFICE.  And Browse our Free Lending Library for something to read.  Ask for hiking trail maps.

Sunday, September 1, 2013

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.  BEACH OPEN

11:30 a.m.   PARACHUTE PLAY & GAMES  – Safari Field.

12 Noon   HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT – Men’s & Women’s Divisions – with Players’ Pot Luck Lunch – at the Pits in the Green Area.  Bring a Dish to participate.  Great new pits have been built by our volunteer seasonals just for the occasion.  All registered campers are invited to play.

1 p.m.  BEACH REC HALL OPEN – Games & Snacks

1 p.m.  MULTI-SPORTS DAY 2 – VOLLEYBALL & DARTS – Meet at the Court at Blue 43.  All registered campers welcome.  Awards will be made.

5 – 6 p.m.  AWARDS DINNER – Beach Rec Hall – Meatballs and Pasta with Red Sauce, Italian bread & butter, coffee or chocolate milk. Purchase tickets ahead at the office.  Only 100 will be sold.

7 p.m.  PING PONG & FOOSBALL COMPETITIONS AT THE BEACH REC HALL

8:30 p.m.  AWARDS PRESENTED:  FISHING, SOFTBALL, HORSESHOES, VOLLEYBALL, MULTI-SPORTS, DARTS, TALENT, Etc. followed by Music & Good Old Camper Conversation.

11 p.m.  All Quiet on Sites

12 Midnight – All Campfires fully extinguished.

Monday, September 2, 2013   LABOR DAY

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.  BEACH OPEN 

10:30 – Noon   RED CRAFT HOUSE Open

5 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.

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

Our woods are best in the Fall Season.

We remain open until Columbus Day!

Friday, August 9, 2013

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. BEACH Open – Please swim only when and where Lifeguard is on Duty. There are State Laws for your safety. If you have a boat, launch it at the Boat Launch just west of Beach 2. There is no parking at the Boat Launch. Park your boat trailer in our field or return it to your site. We must keep roads clear for emergencies.

7-10 p.m. BEACH REC HALL Open – Games & Snacks – All Ages

11 p.m. All Quiet on Sites Please, no unnecessary walking about camp after 11. Our fishermen and children need their sleep. Thank you!

12 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 by midnight. Thank you.

Saturday, August 10, 2013

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. BEACH OPEN

10 a.m. – Noon  RED CRAFT HOUSE Open– Crafts for all ages at reasonable prices. Finishing materials are free. Under age 7 must be with an adult.

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 7 – 10 p.m. BEACH REC HALL Open – Games & Snacks – All Ages

10 a.m. SANDLOT SOFTBALL – Safari Field – All Ball Players welcome.

Noon  ANNUAL DART CHAMPIONSHIPS – Men’s & Women’s Divisions.  All Darters welcome.  Bring your darts.  At the Red Pavilion with Darters Pot Luck Lunch. Bring a dish to participate.  Camper-in-Charge:  Steve Rogers.

4 p.m. SPECIAL EVENT

LON CEREL – MAGIC SHOW with ANIMAL BALLOONS

At Safari Rec Hall – Fun for Al Ages

5 p.m. CHILDREN’S HAYWAGON 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.

5 p.m. ADULTS VOLLEYBALL at the Net at Blue 43. All welcome. Team Play.

7 p.m. ICE CREAM SOCIAL – HOT FUDGE SUNDAES – $1.50 – Safari Rec Hall – Purchase Tickets ahead at the office.  Only 100 will be sold.

7:30 p.m. FREE PRIZE BINGO – Safari Rec Hall – Fun & Prizes, too!!!

11 p.m. All Quiet on Sites Please, no unnecessary walking about camp after 11. It is disquieting to those wishing to sleep.

12 Midnight – ALL CAMPFIRES FULLY EXTINGUISHED.

BATS & BALLS, FRISBEES, BASKETBALLS, HOOPS, STILTS, HORSESHOES, PING PONG PADDLES, PUZZLES, ETC. ON LOAN AT OFFICE. A deposit may be required to assure return. Ask for hiking trail maps. And Browse our Free Lending Library for something to read.

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, August 11, 2013

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. BEACH OPEN

10 a.m. SANDLOT SOFTBALL – Safari Field 

All Campers welcome for Horseshoes at the Pits in the Green Area.

11:30 a.m. KIDS – MET WITH MISS DANIELLE for fun and games !!! -Safari Field

12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. RED CRAFT HOUSE Open

5 p.m. CHECK-OUT TIME – Please wrap & place al trash 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 & PLEASE COME BACK AGAIN !!!

Friday, August 2, 2013

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. BEACH Open – Please swim only when and where Lifeguard is on Duty. There are State Laws for your safety. If you have a boat, launch it at the Boat Launch just west of Beach 2. There is no parking at the Boat Launch. Park your boat trailer in our field or return it to your site. We must keep roads clear for emergencies.

7-10 p.m. BEACH REC HALL Open – Games & Snacks – All Ages

 11 p.m. All Quiet on Sites Please, no unnecessary walking about camp after 11. Our fishermen and children need their sleep. Thank you!

12 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 by midnight. Thank you.

Saturday, August 3, 2013

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. BEACH OPEN

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. BEACH REC HALL Open – Games & Snacks – All Ages

10 a.m.  SANDLOT SOFTBALL – Safari Field – All Ball Players welcome.

12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. RED CRAFT HOUSE Open– Crafts for all ages at reasonable prices. Finishing materials are free. Under age 7 must be with an adult.

5 p.m. CHILDREN’S HAYWAGON 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.

5 p.m. ADULTS VOLLEYBALL at the Net at Blue 43.  All welcome.  Team Play.

6:30 p.m. FREE PRIZE BINGO – Safari Rec Hall – Fun & Prizes, too!!!

8 p.m. SPECIAL EVENT

     THE WALTONS FROM SARASOTA FLORIDA Present

     ACROBATICS & TRICK-PERFORMING POODLES

     With Audience Participation  –  Great Fun for Al Ages  –  Red Pavilion

11 p.m. All Quiet on Sites Please, no unnecessary walking about camp after 11. It is disquieting to those wishing to sleep.

12 Midnight – ALL CAMPFIRES FULLY EXTINGUISHED.

BATS & BALLS, FRISBEES, BASKETBALLS, HOOPS, STILTS, HORSESHOES, PING PONG PADDLES, PUZZLES, ETC. ON LOAN AT OFFICE. A deposit may be required to assure return. Ask for hiking trail maps. And Browse our Free Lending Library for something to read.

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, August 4, 2013

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. BEACH OPEN

10 a.m.  SANDLOT SOFTBALL – Safari Field – All Ball Players welcome.

11:30 a.m. KIDS – MET WITH MISS DANIELLE for fun and games !!!  -Safari Field

12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. RED CRAFT HOUSE Open

5 p.m. CHECK-OUT TIME – Please wrap & place al trash 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 & PLEASE COME BACK AGAIN !!!