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.
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. 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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11 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
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
— 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!!
1 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 IS HALLOWEEN AT BOWDISH LAKE. Remember to bring your costumes!
12 noon – 2:00 p.m. PUMPKIN CARVING–
7:30 p.m. OUR ANNUAL HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY!! – Safari Rec Hall
Sunday, September 2nd
Pet the bunnies while waiting for your pony ride.
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 launch area. Do not leave trailers there. We must keep it clear for emergencies. Vehicles and trailers must be returned to your site or parked in our field (never in an empty site). Thank you.
10 AM to 5 PM — BEACH OPEN (weather permitting) Swim only when & where Lifeguard is on Duty. There are State Laws for your safety.
11 AM — BEACH OPEN (weather permitting)
10 AM – 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 launch area. We must keep the area clear for emergency vehicles. Return your boat trailer to your site after launch. Thank you.
10 AM to 5 PM — BEACH OPEN (weather permitting) Swim only when & where Lifeguard is on Duty. There are State Laws for your safety.
10 AM — SPECIAL EVENT —
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.
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 launch area. We must keep it clear for emergencies. Take your boat trailer back to your site while using your boat. Thank you.
CAMPFIRES: Campfires are allowed 
SAFARI REC HALL – THE SILVER MOON GYPSIES will entertain & engage you in group and individual dances, with audience participation.
7 PM – 10 PM BEACH REC HALL OPEN — Ping Pong, Pool Tables & Snack Bar
12:30 – 2:30 PM RED CRAFT HOUSE OPEN — COME & TIE-DYE A TEE! Bring your own shirt and use our paint for $3.00 or buy our shirt and use our paint for $6.00. Children under age 7 must be with an Adult.
Dusk – LIGHTED BOAT PARADE ON OUR LAKE with Fireworks. Sponsored by the Lake Association. All boat owners invited to enter.
3:30 PM LON CEREL — MAGIC SHOW & ANIMAL BALLOONS – Fun for all ages, Balloons for all youngsters. Safari Rec Hall.