Memorial Weekend 2019

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…)


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.

 


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!

Fun, entertaining and educational for all ages!


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!

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