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 !!!

PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANY FIREWORKS INTO OUR CAMP!

THEY ARE DANGEROUS – WE WANT TO AVOID ANY ACCIDENT.  INSTEAD, ASK AT THE OFFICE FOR TIMES OF PROFESSIONAL FIREWORKS DISPLAYS IN OUR TOWN & IN SURROUNDING TOWNS.  Thank you!  Have a Happy, Safe Fourth!!!

Wednesday, July 3, 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

8 p.m. DANCE PARTY with D-J GARY MARANOLA– At the Red Pavilion, with Campers BON FIRE. (weather permitting)

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.

Thursday, July 4  INDEPENDENCE DAY

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

Noon – 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. DECORATE YOUR BIKE FOR THE PARADE.

2:30 p.m. DECORATED BICYCLE PARADE – Safari Field – Prizes for all entrants.

2:45 p.m. HOOP SPINNING TO EARN A HOT FUDGE SUNDAE – If you do not have a ticket for a Sundae and want to earn one, show us you can Spin a Hoop 15 turns to receive a Free Ticket. All Ages Welcome.

3 p.m. ICE CREAM SOCIAL – Safari Field – HOT FUDGE SUNDAES – $1.50 – Purchase tickets ahead at the office.  Only 100 will be sold!

4 p.m. GLOCESTER TOWN PARADE – 5 miles east on Rte 44 at center of Chepachet.  A fun time for all !!.

7:30 p.m. SUPER 4TH PRIZE BINGO – Safari Rec Hall – Great Fun for All Ages!

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.

Friday, July 5

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. – Noon  PONY RIDES – $2.00  – Safari Field – Purchase tickets ahead at the Office.  The Pony Lady has Bunnies for ticket-holders to pet & hold while waiting.

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

11 a.m.   FIELD RACES & PARACHUTE PLAY  -Safari Field

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

2 p.m.  *NEW* BOCCE  – All experienced or just curious campers welcome.  Please sign up ahead at the office.  Thank you.  Camper-in-charge: Ed Quattrini

4 p.m. LON CEREL – MAGIC SHOW & ANIMAL BALLOONS FOR ALL YOUNGSTERS  – Safari Rec Hall

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.

7:30 p.m. FREE PRIZE BINGO – Safari Rec Hall – Great Fun for All Ages!

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.

Sunday, July 7

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. BEACH OPEN

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. BEACH REC HALL Open – Games & Snacks – All Ages

12:30  – 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 !!