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Labor Day Weekend 2020

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Labor Day Weekend 2020

SATURDAY FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

Labor Day Weekend 2020 family movie night
DOOLITTLE for Saturday at 8 PM
Behind the Beach Rec Hall

A physician who can talk to animals embarks on an adventure to find a legendary island with a young apprentice and a crew of strange pets.

 

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, MASK UP AND SOCIAL DISTANCE.

 

Labor Day Weekend 2020 Fishing Contest finalsFISHERMEN,

REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR CATCH TO THE OFFICE TO BE WEIGHED & PHOTOGRAPHED AND ENTERED INTO OUR SEASON-LONG FISHING CONTEST. 

 

CONTEST ENDS ON SATURDAY.

Trophy & Cash Prize awarded Labor Day.

 

Labor Day Weekend 2020 ANNUAL BOWDISH LAKE HORSESHOES TOURNAMENT

Labor Day Weekend 2020 Horseshoes Tournament

Labor Day Weekend 2020 SUNDAY  SEPTEMBER 6TH

ENTRY FEE $5 – (GOES TOWARD PRIZES)

Sign up on Sunday at 10 AM at the Horseshoe Pits

Tournament Starts at 11 AM

1st – 2nd – 3rd Places for Men’s and Women’s Divisions
Entry fees divided among winners.

POT LUCK GATHERING TO FOLLOW

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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.

Activities July 3-7 2019

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Wednesday, July 3, 2019

All Weekend – throughout the campground – “THE HEART OF BOWDISH” – Join in the fun in this new twist on the rock game! 100 gold rocks will be hidden throughout the park – find one for a chance of winning a candy prize! (Game designed and prizes donated anonymously.)

Full rules are at the office. Prizes awarded Saturday after the Pig Roast.

7–10:30 pm BEACH REC HALL OPEN

Games and Snacks

At Dark – MANHUNT – Safari Field – Flashlight tag

Fun for all ages. Flashlights provided, or feel free to bring your own.

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!

Thursday, July 4, 2019

10 am – 5 pm BEACHES 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!

10 am – 5 pm MEET WILBUR THE TURTLE

Beach 2 – Have fun jumping on our new giant turtle! Wilbur only visits while the Lifeguard is on duty – PLEASE obey all safety rules and weight limits at the Lifeguard’s direction!!

11am – 1pm RED CRAFT HOUSE OPEN

Projects at reasonable prices for all ages. Children under age 7 must be accompanied by an adult.

1:30 pm – DECORATED GOLF CART PARADE AND CONTEST

Parade of decorated golf carts through the campground begins at the Red Craft House at 1:30 pm, ending at Safari Field, where prizes for “Best Decorated”, “Most Creative,” and “Most Patriotic” will be awarded.

2:00 pm (after the golf cart parade) – SLIP N’SLIDE KICKBALL

Safari Field – A great variation on traditional kickball where the bases are pools! Wear your bathing suit and plenty of sunscreen! All ages.

4:00 pm – THE 93RD ANNUAL ANCIENTS AND HORRIBLES FOURTH OF JULY PARADE

Downtown Chepachet – Bring your chair.

7 – 10:30 pm BEACH REC HALL OPEN

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.

Friday, July 5, 2019

10 am – 5 pm BEACHES OPEN – Weather Permitting

10 am – 5 pm WILBUR THE TURTLE – Beach 2

11am – 1 pm RED CRAFT HOUSE OPEN

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.

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: Entry Fee: $5 + 1 beverage – WINNER TAKES ALL!!

7 pm FREE PRIZE BINGO

Safari Rec Hall – Fun for all ages!

At Dark – FREE MOVIE AND FREE POPCORN!!

Beach Rec Hall

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD!

 THE LATEST, AND MANY CONSIDER THE GREATEST

DRAGON ADVENTURE!

8 pm SMITHFIELD FIREWORKS

Concert at 8 pm, Fireworks at 9 (Bryant College Campus opens at 6 pm)

Stop at the office for other dates/times of local fireworks

Saturday, July 6, 2019

6:00 am – 12 noon – LUNKER TOURNAMENT!!

LARGEST BASS WINS

TOURNAMENT Saturday 6am – 12noon

Weigh in at 12 noon at Yellow Boat Ramp

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!

10 am – 5 pm WILBUR THE TURTLE

Beach 2

9:30 am – 12:30 pm – Safari Rec Hall – MAKE YOUR OWN CHICKEN PIN CUSHION

Sew an adorable and practical pin cushion to store your pins and needles and keep them sharp! Supply lists are at the office – very few supplies needed!

6 pm – SECOND ANNUAL BOWDISH LAKE PIG ROAST

Succulent pig from our Master Roaster Kevin Carpenter, plus baked beans, coleslaw, Aunt Norma’s Lancaster County corn casserole, applesauce, and dessert. Tickets must be purchased at the office in advance: $15 for adults, $10 for ages 10 and under. Tickets are limited!!

7 pm – SADDLE UP THE CHICKEN!! – Safari Field

Come listen and dance to Country, Bluegrass, and Country Rock with the six members of this acclaimed South County band! Bring your chair or blanket.

At Dusk – BOWDISH LAKE ASSOCIATION LIGHTED BOAT PARADE

Sunday, July 7, 2019

11 am – 5 pm BEACH OPEN – Weather Permitting

11 am – ANIMAL WORLD ADVENTURES!! – Safari Rec Hall

Join Matt and his collection of exotic creatures for an animal adventure!

1 pm – NATURE WALK  – Red Craft House

– Join Jenn for a leisurely walk and learn about the flora and fauna at Bowdish Lake

1-2:30 pm RED CRAFT HOUSE OPEN

2 pm – BEACH GAMES

– Join the Lifeguard for fun at Beach 2

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

 

Mr. Magic – July 20th

Join Mr. Magic for an old time show with amazing tricks and lots of audience participation!

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!