2008 Schedule of Activities & Special Events
All listings are tentative and subject to change without notice.

Help us kick off the summer of 2008 with some line dancing in our pavilion.  Have a few laughs while you play Surprise Bingo (bring a wrapped gift with a value of at least $1.00).  Other weekend activities include Arts & Crafts, Family Hayride, and much more.  All Mothers may enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast Saturday morning. Treat Mom to a FREE game of mini-golf (Mom must be accompanied by a child for golf).

The heated pool opens for the summer season!

Time to bring out your inner artist! Join us for a weekend of craft making fun with great deals on remaining 2007 craft projects. Then get comfortable in your favorite beach chair and watch a family movie on our large screen TV while you enjoy mouth watering, freshly made popcorn!

Whoever said learning wasn’t fun? Behold Picirillo Sciencetelling where science and story telling are mixed in a fun and exciting way (Sunday night). Then dance the night away with DJ John Scibello on Saturday night! Other activities include: Candy Bar Bingo (Friday night), Adult Bingo (Sunday night), Arts & Crafts, and many more all weekend long.

Calling all bold and brazened buccaneers wishing to set sail on a whirlwind adventure with the BTL crew of pirates in search of golden bounty. Join us for an exciting treasure hunt that is one part Survivor, one part Fear Factor and one part Pirates of the Caribbean. Design your own treasure map and then test your luck playing Walk the Plank and Cannonballs Away!

Expert anglers and beginners alike can enjoy a day of fishing in our fully stocked fresh water lake during the All-American Fishing Derby. Prizes will be awarded for the first, biggest, smallest, most, last and heaviest fish caught. There is a kid’s casting contest and awards ceremony with door prizes for all participants Saturday night! Other fun activities will take place all weekend long.

Daily activities begin June 14, 2008.

A weekend jam packed with fun! Come and join in the hilarious escapades at our unique version of Night at the Races, where the horses are not what you might expect. Then take part in our semi-annual horseshoe tournament. Rounding out the weekend is our Chili Cook-off. Enter your secret chili recipe or simply come and sample all of the entrants’ delectible versions. Also, all fathers receive a FREE breakfast at our luncheonette and a FREE game of mini-golf (Dad must be accompanied by a child for golf).

Haven’t made it to the Franklin Institute yet? Well BTL has brought their acclaimed traveling science shows to you! Come watch and learn as their high-energy team conducts 2 live performances. The Hot & Cold show will have you feeling as if you magically transformed into a molecule as they explore the 3 states of matter. During the Chemistry show they will create a foam sculpture in less then a minute, explode a hydrogen balloon, and much, much more!

How does that old saying go again? No more teachers, no more books, no more ____? Come and kick off the “Official” start of summer at our lake party complete with a weenie roast and bonfire. The lake-front evening continues with singing and laughter as friends and family perform karaoke to all of your favorite songs provided by DJ Dave Cornwell.

Ever dreamed of making it to Hollywood? Well its time to showcase your talents in the third season BTL Idol on Saturday night! On Sunday sit back, relax and listen to the wonderful performance of Tommy Zito. Other weekend activities include a bike parade (bikes may be any theme), craft show & flea market, bingo, and our ever popular poker walk.

Too young to gamble legally? Well don’t worry! Our Monte Carlo Night is family fun for both kids and adults. Try your luck at your favorite casino games and then trade in your winnings for tickets to enter in our auction of over 75 magnificent prizes. Proceeds benefit the Middle Township Fire Company. After you have had your fill of the tables try you hand at Mafia Madness, a game of deception, lies and craftiness, on Sunday night.

The Miss BTL pageant is an excellent opportunity for girls to increase their confidence and self-assurance. Participants will be judged on poise and personality. There will be a casual wear and bathing suit category. (Note: casual wear may be informal or dressy.) Age divisions are as follows: Little Miss [4-8], Jr. Miss [9-13], and Miss [14-18]. On Sunday night test your knowledge and wit in the classic game show Family Feud.

Even Santa likes to vaction at the beach! Enjoy an enchanted week of holiday fun with Christmas activities galore. On Saturday evening enjoy a weenie roast and a visit from Santa who will arrive in his second favorite mode of transportation. Then sit around a bonfire roasting marshmallows and revel in the sounds of DJ Dave Cornwell. End the week by trying your luck at Who Wants to be a Millionaire! (Sunday night)

We enjoy New Years so much that we decided to celebrate it during the summer as well! Ring in the “New Year” as you tap your feet to the tunes of the Cape May County String Band. It’s a lively Saturday night of String Band, Jazz, Big Band and Mummers music that the whole family will enjoy.  Also on Saturday come and enjoy our ever popular Dog Show. On Sunday get your game show fix with The Price is Right. This is also the weekend of our annual Bocce Tournament so be prepared for some stiff competition!

Come one, come all, to the BTL Carnival Night! An array of classic carnival style games like Balloon Darts, Shoot the Moon, Quick Draw, 7 – 11, Shut the Box and Beat the Goalie await.. After an evening of family fun cash in your prize tickets for some great gifts and toys. It’s a night that you and your family won’t soon forget! On Sunday night “The Piano Man” Tommy Zito will perform all of the timeless hits from the past 60 years.

An action packed week that culminates with one of our newest and most popular activities, BTL Survivor! Compete against other campers for rewards and immunity from eviction. But in the end only one camper can become the ultimate BTL Survivor.  Meanwhile, test your cleverness with our weeklong Treasure Hunt. A new and puzzling clue is posted everyday until a lucky camper uncovers the hidden prize. On Sunday challenge fellow campers in our semi-annual horseshoe tournament. That night take part in Deal or No Deal, a truly nail-biting experience to say the least.

Take advantage of the last few sun-filled summer days during our island-themed weekend. Satiate your hunger at our mouth-watering pig roast. (Tickets must be purchased by 8/17 –Email shawn@bigtimberlake.com for a reservation form) Then kick-off your flip-flops and listen to Jimmy Buffet’s greatest hits performed by Mike Mallet. On Sunday put your intelligence to the test with the game Smarter than a Fifth Grader.

Celebrate your final weekend of summer freedom with us at Big Timber Lake. It would be impossible for us to fit more activities into one weekend! Saturday night enjoy a night of dancing with DJ John Scibello. Sunday morning there is a flea market and craft show. Sunday night includes a magic show followed by our annual Airband and Talent Show.   Without a doubt the most popular and delightful event of the entire summer!

Due to popular demand we have extended our activities for an extra week this year! Transport back in time with us to the time of the civil war. Spend the weekend talking and interacting with real live soldiers. Several encampments will be spaced through out the campground of both union and confederate soldiers. They will be living and acting as if it were the 1860’s all over again. The weekend will conclude with a full scale battle reenactment that is guaranteed to wow the whole family!