Theme Weekends 2008

April 25-27 Frogs, Turtles, & Fish Oh My!
Join us for our annual fishing derby for all ages! Our ponds will be stocked with hungry fishies just waiting to jump on your line. Prizes given to the great angler who catches the largest fish, the most fish, and the albino.

May 9-11 Mom’s Weekend
It’s all about catering to your mom’s this weekend. We will have fun kids vs. mom’s contests, a delicious tea & cookie social where the kids serve mom, kids can make mom something special at crafts, and you can treat your mom to delicious meals all weekend long at the Hershey Café. No Limit Band will entertain on Saturday night. Sandy Glass Ministries on Sunday.

May 23-25 Memorial Day Weekend
Join us for our Memorial Day service after our annual pancake breakfast and don’t miss a weekend full of fun and games for the whole family The Dunneman Singers will be here on Sunday morning and we will have Casino Night for the adults on Sunday night.

June 6-7 Casino Royal
Lots of black jack & Texas Hold‘em is in store for you this weekend. Adults join us for our annual casino night. Whether you would like to participate in games of chance or volunteer to be a dealer, you will have a blast this weekend. Adding to the excitement will be a James Bond movie marathon at the Adult lodge. We haven’t forgotten the young ones and the days will be filled with games, crafts and nature programs.

June 13-15 Happy Dad’s Day – Race On!
Make your own derby cars with dad and race them, horseshoe tourney, and other games to challenge your skills. Saturday night enjoy the talents of Roger “Hurricane” Wilson and on Sunday the Victory Express signing group.

June 20-22 Barking & Meowing
This weekend is for all you pet lovers! Dress up your four legged pet for our pet parade, enter our pet talent show, and have your trouble some pet join us at our dog obedience class. Join us on Sunday for the New Creation Singers from Teen Challenge.

June 27-29 Summer Fling Carnival
Old fashion carnival games and food for all to enjoy. Ping pong toss, football throw, cotton candy, snow cones, crafts and games of chance galore. The amazing juggler/magician/ comedian Al Grout will entertain us on Saturday night. Gideons Sunday will be here Sunday morning.

July 4-6 Independence Weekend
Come help us celebrate with games from the past and present; Red, White and Blue crafts for all ages; our famous water slide and a chance to win the best decorated site contest.
Casino night Sunday / Pool party for 14 and older. The Soul Purpose Quartette will be here on Sunday.

July 18-20 Outdoor Adventure
Join us for a Safari Hunt, Jungle Boat races, and an opportunity to make Tribal necklaces. Learn about Wildlife from an expert.

July 25-27 Treasure Island
Bring your favorite costumes to fit the theme for our best dressed contest. Treasure hunts and games for all ages fill this weekend. Crafts for young and old will add to the fun.

August 1-3 Luau Weekend
Join us for a weekend full of authentic Hawaiian games. Make your own leis and grass skirts to wear at the luau. We’ll have our famous pig roast, with authentic side dishes, which always draws a sellout crown. And back by popular demand, The Culture Shock dancers will be here to entertain us! Don’t miss this event; get your tickets early before they sell out! Call the Country Store at (717) 867-5638.

August 8-10 Game Show Weekend
Always wanted to be a Game Show Contestant? Here’s your chance. Something for all ages, “Survivor”, Name that Tune, Let’s Make a Deal, Jeopardy, and for all you who love dancing, “Dancing With the Thousand Trails Stars”.

August 15-17 Kick Off Weekend
Start football season off with A Big Tailgate Party in our parking lot; Cheerleading contest, football games, and crafts to match your favorite teams. Join us Sunday for the Harmonizers, a local men’s chorus.

August 22-24 Back to School Blues
Chase away those blues with a weekend of fun games, crafts and a talent show. Bring your instruments, tune up the vocal cords, polish that comedy act, dust off your dancing shoes and be prepared to show off your talent.

August 29-31 Labor Day Hoe Down
Wear your best cowboy & cowgirl outfits this weekend and join in a horseshoe tourney, horse races, and many other down on the farm squealing fun games. Casino night on Sunday for the adults. End of the year pool party for kids 14 +. The Last Generation Singers will be here Sunday.

September 5-7 Flower Power
Want to relive the 60’s – join us for the weekend and bring those old “rags” and win our best dressed contest. “Peace and Luv!”

September 12-14 Bingo Mania
Bingo lovers this is your weekend, regular bingo, candy bar bingo, dime bingo, NASCAR bingo, brown bag bingo, Surprise bingo. We’ll play all day if you can!!!!

September 19-21 Old Timers
This is your weekend. Bring your tales from the past and share with us. Wine and Cheese Social for adults only. You will have a chance to meet old and new alike and share experiences. Enjoy the talents of the Memory Music Band. Movie night for the kids on the patio while the adults socialize

September 26-28 Apple Harvest
Apple-peeling contest, apple pie-judging contest, apple dumplings, sausages, roast beef sandwiches, hot drinks and many more delicious foods and games all weekend long! Sell your crafts and flea market items; this one is open to the public! Sign up at the recreation office or call (717) 867-5516.

October 3-5 Night at the Races
Come race around all weekend. We’ll have our famous Duck Races Saturday night. Be prepared for some surprise entries. Activities and crafts for all ages.

October 10-12 Around the World
Can we do it in a weekend? Enjoy games, food, crafts and fun from around the world. Be sure and e aboard for this unusual weekend.

October 17-19 Lets go Batty
Gear up for Halloween with pumpkin painting and carving, seed-spitting contest, & pumpkin bowling.

October 24-26 Haunted Halloween Weekend
Pumpkin painting and carving, site decoration contest, costume parade and costume contest (Best-dressed & most creative, a special pet category too!.) Trick-or-treat on Saturday! The Family Circle will be here on Sunday morning.