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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!

Electric Meters on Seasonal Sites

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After a lot of electrical supply issues last year, we have decided to install electric meters on all seasonal sites.  This has caused a great deal of distress and confusion for many seasonal campers.

We realize that it is new and different from the way we had charged a flat rate for electricity in the past.  It may take a while for us to get all the dents banged out of the new plan.  We are also confident that, at the end of the season, you will find that you are paying only for the electricity you actually use.  We used to have to calculate how much electricity all of the campers used in a season and then average it out according to the amps on the site.

 

Using Meters Makes it Fairer for All Levels of Power Useage

Obviously, some people are only here on the weekends, or for only a week once a month, while others stay for the entire season.  Some people like to use electric heaters at the beginning and end of the season, and some people run their air conditioners all summer long. Some people are very frugal in their use of electricity while others don’t concern themselves with shutting off unnecessary electrical units because it doesn’t cost them any extra (for instance, running the air conditioner non-stop while they are not at camp for the whole week). So, the flat rate is not fair to those who are conservative with their electrical usage.

 

We also realize that many campers buy a trailer to put on a site for the season and use it as a summer home.  Because they are always plugged into “shore power” they don’t have much understanding of how their camper’s power consumption works.

 

We have had complaints that the meter is still spinning even though the camper believes that all things have been turned off in the RV.  Even though you have shut off all things you believe draw power, there are still many drains on the system.

 

There are two systems in a camper.

One is the battery or DC system.  Things like your lights and onboard gas leak detectors, will always run on DC.  To provide that power, you have a converter which is basically a battery charger.  It “converts” the AC current into DC current to keep your batteries topped off and can also provide DC power for your DC equipment.

 

You also have an AC system which runs things like your microwave, refrigerator and hot water heater.

 

You most likely can run your refrigerator on “automatic” which means if AC electric is available it will use that rather than propane.  Or you can switch the refrigerator to run only on propane.  Sounds great, right?  If you put the refrigerator on gas only, then it shouldn’t make the meter turn.  Well, not really…   The refrigerator still needs the DC current to run the panel that determines when it needs cooling, and to power the “sparker ignition” to light the propane when called for.  So, it will draw power from your battery and thus call for the converter to draw electricity through the meter.

 

Your hot water heater can also run on either electricity or propane.  So, you put the hot water heater on propane only and expect the meter not to turn.  Again, it requires some battery to run the controls and the sparker ignition to light the propane.  Again, it causes the converter to draw electricity through the meter.

 

So sure, you can reduce electricity usage by using your propane, but you won’t eliminate it entirely.  (And, you will trade electric cost for propane cost.)  Just like in your home there are parasitic drains on your electricity.

 

If you are concerned that your meter still turns after you have shut off all of your electrical appliances, consider the parasitic draw.

  1. Don’t just turn off the appliances, unplug them.
  2. Disconnect the battery (usually there is a battery disconnect switch)
  3. Once you are sure there is no parasitic load, then check the meter.
  4. Turn on one item at a time – plug in each appliance and turn it on(turn on the tv, run the microwave, turn on your coffeemaker, etc.) and each time watch your meter to see how rapidly your meter is turning. This will give you a sense of what draws a small amount of power and what is really drawing a lot. You won’t be surprised that your microwave soaks it up, but you might not realize how much power it takes to run your electric kettle. Of course, it is entirely your choice what you decide to run and for how long – we just want you to understand what is making your meter run, so you feel you have control over it.

Please contact us at the office if you have questions or need help in understanding your meter.

There is a lot of good information on the internet about determining how much power your camper will use and how to minimize it.  Below are some links to excellent information which will help you to understand how to reduce your electric usage. Some of it relates to determining how much generator you would need or how much solar power to provide your electrical needs, but it will help you to understand where your camper uses power.

https://blog.gorving.com/2016/10/not-another-dead-rv-battery/

 

electric meters and parasitic drain

https://www.technomadia.com/2014/12/solar-planning-conducting-an-rv-electrical-consumption-audit/

RV electric meters consumption audit

 

 

Typical RV Power Consumption Items

 

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!

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.

June 22- June 24 Activities 2018

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WELCOME TO OUR 46TH SEASON OF CAMPING – Remember to stop at the Office each Friday for a Program of our Sports and Crafts and Games, Entertainment & Special Events.

Activities at Bowdish Lake Camping Area

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 very important fire regulation must be strictly adhered to in order to protect our environment.

FISHERMEN: Our Season-Long Fishing Contest begins May 26. 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, June 22, 2018

10 AM – 5 PM — BEACH OPEN(weather permitting) Swim only when & where Lifeguard is on Duty. There are State Laws for your safety. Remember – there is NO PARKING at the Beaches.  And never park in an empty site.  At Beach 1, cars may be parked behind the Beach Rec Hall.  Be careful to allow an easy exit.

9 PM — FLASHLIGHT TAG – Safari Field.  Bring your flashlight, if you have one, Or flashlights will be provided.  Best for ages 7 and up.

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

12 Midnight – ALL CAMPFIRES FULLY EXTINGUISHED!

Saturday, June 23, 2018

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.

The Pilots Wife10 AM — THE BOWDISH LAKE BOOK GROUP

MEETING OF THE BOOK CLUB AT CAMPSITE YELLOW 43

Will meet to discuss:  THE PILOT’S WIFE by Anita Shreve.  The Book Group meets every month.  All readers are invited to join in.

 

 

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Craft House10:30 AM – NOON — 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 project for all ages.

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

1 PM — SPECIAL PROGRAM FOR SEASONAL YOUNG FOLK

First meeting of Bowdish Lake’s  THEATRE IN THE WOODS

– Safari Rec Hall  –  Led by Camper Don Lambert and Crew

Weekly meetings & rehearsals all season.  Production at Season’s end.  All Seasonal Campers welcome.

5 PM — CHILDRENS’ HAY WAGON RIDES

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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

Safari Rec Hall – All Ages.

8:00 – 10 PM  – BEACH REC HALL OPEN  – Games & Snack Bar

—–8:30  MOVIE & FREE POPCORN – 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!  It is a VERY important fire safety regulation! Strictly enforced.

Sunday, June 24, 2018

9 AM (sharp)  COME QUILT WITH US

Meeting of the Quiltmakers to make NINE PATCH SWAP QUILTS – Safari Rec Hall. All sewers welcome.   (picture and list of materials needed is available at the Office.)  INSTRUCTOR – Carol, site Yellow 41.

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

10 AM to 4 PM — BEACH OPEN (weather permitting)

5 PM — CHECK-OUT TIME — Please wrap all trash & place inside a dumpster. Please do not pile trash bags in front of the 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!

Beach Open Daily When Public School is Out!