Bowdish Lake Camping, Family Oriented Camping in Rhode Island
Family Camping in Rhode Island
off Rte. 44, Putnam Pike, W. Glocester, RI 
          Call 401-568-8890

COLUMBUS WEEKEND 2011 ACTIVITIES

Halloween Pumpkin Carving Contest
NEW THIS YEAR!

PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST
with an award of $50.00 to that Carved Pumpkin selected as Best! 

Get your Pumpkin, decide on a Design, Carve it, add battery-operated lights (no candles please!) and bring it to the Office to be Photographed, Registered and Displayed. 

Winner will be announced at our Costume Party on Sunday.  Enter as many Pumpkins as you wish!!!


Sign Up for Final Pump-Outs
They can be scheduled Saturday 10/08, Sunday 10/09, Monday 10/10, or Saturday 10/15 (final day for stragglers).  We will hope for 25 per day and that not all will wait for the last day.  Remember, while our camping program ends on Columbus Day and the office will not be open regular hours thereafter, all seasonal campers will be free to come in to complete winterizing & close-up through Sunday October 16.  After 10/16, the gates will be locked, water & electricity will be off and it will be necessary to call, after dark, to arrange entry.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7
THE REC HALL
will be open for Ping Pong, TV or games.
11 PM - ALL QUIET ON SITES
12 MIDNIGHT - ALL CAMPFIRES FULLY EXTINGUISHED


SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8
11PM - FREE KIDS CRAFT
Come to Safari Rec Hall and decorate your Halloween Trick or Treat Bag.  All Kids Welcome while our supply of Bags lasts. 

Volunteers are welcome to spook our woods for the HAUNTED HAY WAGON RIDES which begins when the sun goes down and lasts until every one has had a ride.  Costumes are not required for the riders but they will add to the fun, so wear a costume if you like.

Hot Apple Cider & Cookies.
7PM - HAUNTED HAY WAGON RIDES
To insure every camper gets a ride we will use tickets, available at the office (no charge). Ticket holders will go to the head of the line.
7:30PM - FREE HALLOWEEN BINGO
Safari Rec Hall - Play before and after you ride the Haunted Hay Wagon. Our Bingo Lady is certain to entertain you!
11 PM - ALL QUIET ON SITES
12 MIDNIGHT - ALL CAMPFIRES FULLY EXTINGUISHED
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9
7:30PM - Our ANNUAL OLD FASHIONED HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY
All Ages - Safari Rec Hall - Costume Prizes for all categories. Games & Relays with Prizes. Donuts, Apple Juice, Coffee, Bags of Treats. A great last event of the Season!
11 PM - ALL QUIET ON SITES
12 MIDNIGHT - ALL CAMPFIRES FULLY EXTINGUISHED
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10 COLUMBUS DAY
COFFEE WILL BE ON IN THE REC HALL
Stop by to say Goodbye and give us one last chance to thank you for being one of those special people known as a Bowdish Lake Camper!
IF YOU ARE STORING YOUR CAMPER WITH US REMEMBER TO SECURE IT AND TO PAY THE REQUIRED STORAGE FEE AND TO COMPLETE THE STORAGE FORM REQUIRED (Late Payments are subject to Late Fees)
PLEASE WRAP ALL TRASH AND PLACE INSIDE A DUMPSTER. WE APPRECIATE IT WHEN YOU LEAVE YOUR SITE AS NEAT AS YOU FOUND IT.
HAVE AN EASY WINTER!- SEE YOU IN THE SPRING