Theme Weekends 2008

April 4-6 Welcome Back Week-End DJ
Welcome, welcome, welcome! We are thrilled to be open and looking forward to seeing all of our friends, old and new.  This weekend will be a time to refurbish friendships and get out all the camping gear.  We will kick-off the season with a DJ dance at the pavilion. Pack your bags and come on down!

April 11-13 Spring Fever
Spring is in the air, the weather is changing and the birds are singing.  Join us as we welcome the season changes. We will have a splendid time making bird feeders for our little feathered friends and making friendship bracelets for our special friends. 

April 18 – 20   Love Our Earth (Earth Day)
What a great opportunity to show how much our Earth means to us. Bring the kids down to learn about recycling as well as earth friendly projects and products.  Pick up a coloring sheet at the Trading Post and enter an Earth Day coloring contest.

April 25 –27  Trees, Trees, Trees (Arbor Day)
Come on down as we learn about Arbor Day.  We will take a nature walk and identify the many different types of trees we have on our lovely sites. Try your hand at a nature scavenger hunt, great fun for the entire family.

May 2 -4     Annual Volunteer Weekend
Calling all volunteers…..  Make plans to join us as we spruce up the campground, clean out the storage rooms, get the pool ready, plant flowers, and give our campground a good “spring cleaning”. Your efforts will be praised with a good old fashioned pig pickin’ dinner.  Members are asked to bring a dessert to share. We will have a DJ dance to conclude a day of hard work.

May 9 -11  Marvelous Moms (Mothers Day)
Moms are great and we plan to let them know.  Dads, bring the kids to make mother’s day gifts and cards.  We’ll have a special ice cream social in honor of mom.  Enjoy a hearty meal at the Trading Post grill giving mom a chance to “take the night off”.  Join us Sunday morning for a pancake breakfast where moms can eat free.

May 16 – 18   Crazy Crafts
Kids and adults join in the fun as we enjoy creative and nonsense crafts for all ages.  Special finger painting will be available for the little ones.  Let your creative juices flow!

May 23 – 26   Let the Good Times Roll (Memorial Day) 
Our official summer weekend is here.  We are ready to let the good times begin.  We have an action packed weekend planned.  There will be crafts, games, sports, hayride, ceramics, and many others activities available. Take a moment Saturday morning to remember ones special to us.  Be our guest for a memorial service and tree planting. Enjoy the DJ dance Saturday night and a pancake breakfast Sunday morning.

May 30-June 1    Calling All Cowboys
Howdy Ya’ll!! Bring your cowboy hat and boots and join us for a rootin’ tootin’ good time.  There will be western crafts and games at the pavilion and water gun shootouts.  Prizes will be awarded for the best dressed western getup at the dance Saturday night. Meet early at the pavilion for worship services. Enjoy a great pancake breakfast for a small fee.   

June 6-8  Mexican Fiesta
Great food, crafts, a piñata, music, and games are planned.  Spice up your weekend with great Mexican flair.  Salsa music and dancing will be an exciting extra at the DJ dance.  

June 13 – 15   Fabulous Fathers (Fathers Day)
Treat dad to a fabulous weekend.  Mom it’s your turn to bring the kids down to the pavilion so they can make dad a special treat and a homemade card, made with love.  Dads can enjoy the weekend with the kids;  fishing, playing mini-golf, shooting some hoops or one of many other family activities.  Dance the night away Saturday night.  Dad can enjoy a free pancake breakfast Sunday morning.

June 20-22   BINGO Mania
Love BINGO?  This is the week for you.  We will have beach BINGO, candy BINGO, pool side beach BINGO and junk food BINGO.  BINGO will be available for all ages.  The kids can enjoy a BINGO time just for them.  Come one and all! Get your BINGO fix for the summer.  There will be plenty of other activities available especially for sun lovers.  DJ dance Saturday night.

June 27 –29   Goofing Around
Shaving cream battle, pie eating contest (hands free), jell-o slurp, water balloon fight and many other fun and messy activities.  Better bring a change of clothes and a great attitude as we have a messy good time.  Cool off in the afternoon with an ice cream social with all the toppings you can think of.  Join us for Karaoke and fun dancing.   

July 4-6   Loving Our Country (July 4th Independence)
Show your true love for our country.  Bring out the red, white and blue and let Independence ring.  Enjoy the long weekend with water sports, crafts, great food, a bike parade, ceramics, food eating contest, lazy days and fun-filled nights.  Be a part of the Fourth of July cook-out and DJ dance.  Enjoy fireworks over the lake and at other local areas.  Check out the red, white and blue pancakes on Sunday morning.  Come for the weekend or the full week, we’ll have plenty to do to keep you entertained.

July 11- 13  Wet & Wild
Water, water everywhere… prepare to get wet!  Lots of water sport activities are planned. We will have pool races, water searches, raft races and relay races.  Of course there will be crafts and “wet” food challenges.  Plan for baby swim suit contest, kids’ sunglasses contest and teen beach towel contest.  There will be fun on the beach with a slip and slide and sand castle building.  Get your groove on Saturday night at the DJ dance.  

July 18 –20   Annual Miss Lake Gaston Womanless Pageant
Gentlemen, gather your high heels, purses and your great sense of humor.  It’s time for the Annual Lake Gaston Womanless Pageant.  Who will take home the crown this year? Join us as we have a heel kickin’ good time.  The event will take place during the Saturday night DJ dance.  This is a most interesting annual event, we cordially invite all men to participate; the more the merrier! 

July 25 –27  Christmas in July
Ho, Ho, Ho, Santa is taking a vacation at Lake Gaston, he will be here wishing everyone a very merry early Christmas.  Plan to join in on all the jolly fun.  Unpack your lights and decorations for the site decorating contest, sing carols on the hayride, enjoy great holiday crafts and bring your baked goods to share at a “Christmas In July” dance party. 

Aug 1 –3  Back In Time  (50’s Theme)
Rock and Roll is here to stay.  Dig up the poodle skirts, t-shirts, jeans and penny loafers.  Guys slick back your hair while the gals “poof” up theirs. It wouldn’t be a complete 50’s era without an ice cream soda, join us for the ice cream social.  50’s themed crafts and activities will be available all weekend. Grease is the word as we enjoy great soundtrack Karaoke at the sock hop DJ dance.  Best dressed couples will receive a prize.
  
Aug 8 –10  Show No Fear (Fear Factor)
Messy, messy, messy and all the better!  Who can show no fear?  Wiggly worms, slimy concoctions, and thrilling competitions will highlight this gooey weekend.  Can you handle it?  Join us to find out.

Aug 15 –17  Summer Cool Off (Pool Games)
It’s HOT outside… cool off at the pool.  Join us for wet and wild fun.  Relays, penny and marble searches, treasure hunts, and a few new surprises are sure to be a hit this weekend.  Get the family together and play water volleyball.  Kids will have a splendid time making boats that really float and having a boat race with their own creations. Slip and slide your way into the lake with a smooth shaving cream floor.  Grab your swimsuit and be ready for a cool time.

Aug 22 –24  Back To School
School days, good old golden rule days.  Events will take place on Saturday that will entitle students to earn tickets.  At the end of the day tickets will be counted and school supply prizes will be awarded. Enjoy the pool and beach as you try not to remember what next week holds.  Fun in the sun is your objective this weekend.  Arts and crafts will be full of useful school gadgets. No bedtime tonight, party hard under the disco ball at the DJ dance.

Aug. 29 – Sept 1 –   All Play NO Work
Unwind and forget about work as we celebrate Labor Day.  Summer is coming to an end and we must face the reality of returning to work, BUT NOT THIS WEEKEND!   No work for us, we will play, play, play.  Relax by the pool, take a boat ride, float on the lake at our sand beach, crank up the BBQ, and enjoy your family.  Keep the fun rolling with crafts, games and sand castle building.  Dance into the night at the DJ dance

Sept. 5 – 7   Wakefest 2008/Grandparent’s Day
Pump up the music and the enthusiasm; it’s time for the Wakeboard Competition Weekend.  Levels of competition include: beginners, intermediates, advanced and outlaw.  Join us as a competitor or spectator and prepare for fun in the sun..  Surely we won’t leave out grandparents; we will have special activities for kids and their wonderful grandparents.  After a day full of fun we will keep on jamming at the DJ dance.

Sept. 12 – 14  Out and About
Take a day trip.  Visit one of many area museums, zoos, parks or shopping outlets.  Pick-up a list of area events and local attractions. Check out the new shops in Littleton and antiquing in Warrenton. 

Sept. 19- 21  Board Game Challenge
Join us for a day of exciting board game challenges.  Who’s the best checkers, connect four, or mancala player?  Maybe a game for the kids, how about High School Musical or Hannah Montana?  Play with a group or take a game back to your camp site. 

Sept. 26 -28   Annual BBQ Harvest Wrap Up
It’s time to wrap up the great excitement we have experienced this summer.  Kick back and enjoy a relaxing weekend with great harvest fun. There will be lots of country crafts, games and great company.  Bring a hearty appetite to the pig pickin’ and stay for a boot scootin’ country round-up dance.

Oct. 3 – 4  Chinatown
(Chinese National Weekend)
Celebrate international heritage.  Fun for all; games, crafts and foods the Chinese way will be the main attraction this weekend.

Oct. 10 –12  Shop Till You Drop (Flea Market Guide)
Love a bargain?  We have the perfect spots for you to shop.  Stop by the Trading Post and pick-up a list of area flea markets and antique shops. There are plenty in our local area for you to choose from.

Oct 17 –19  Friendship Weekend
Bring a friend and relax together in the calm natural surroundings of our lovely country atmosphere.  Can’t bring your friend? Bring your camera and take lots of pictures to share with your friends.

Oct. 24 – 26  Halloween Freight Night
(closing weekend)
Spooks and goons, ghost and goblins, young and old float on down for great Halloween fun.  The haunted house is spectacular, the kids’ room and activities are spooky great.  Dress up for costume contests for all ages!  Carve an original pumpkin and enter the pumpkin-carving contest. “Boo”tiful crafts will be fun for all.  Site decorating is ghostly and marvelous; will yours win the site-decorating contest?  Trick-or-treating is outrageous and the potluck supper is super tasty.  Jam the night away at the haunted “monster mash” dance.

October 26
Lake Gaston Outdoor World Campground is closed for the season.  Thanks for a memorable, super summer.  We will miss all of our friends and guests.  The holidays are near; enjoy each one and as always Be Safe.  Please join us next year.  We look forward to seeing you next year.  HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Ya’ll Come Back Now!!! You Hear….