2009 Schedule of Activities & Special Events
All listings are tentative and subject to change without notice.

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The first event weekend of 2009 includes some of BTL’s favorites like Crazy Bingo (bring a wrapped gift with a value of at least $1.00), Arts & Crafts, Family Hayride, and much more. All Mothers may enjoy a Complimentary Continental Breakfast on Saturday morning. Also, all Moms receive a FREE breakfast at our luncheonette and a FREE game of mini-golf when accompanied by a child.

The heated pool opens for the summer season!

Time to bring out your inner artist! Craft Madness is a weekend of creative craft making fun with ample discounts on the remaining 2008 craft projects. Saturday night, revive your competitive spirit with an “under the lights” Bocce Tournament.

The unofficial start of summer is one of the best weekends of the year to camp at BTL. Don’t miss this great opportunity to reconnect with old friends and family as we entertain you with activities like Candy Bar Bingo (Friday night), Adult Bingo (Saturday night) and DJ John Scibello (Sunday night), just to name a few.

Are you ready for an evening of secrecy and intrigue? Catch Me If You Can is part scavenger hunt and part criminal mystery. A thief has stolen BTL’s most prized possession and we need your help to find both the thief and our precious item! This exciting night culminates with an awards ceremony where everyone including the thief has a chance to win a prize.

Expert anglers and beginners alike can enjoy a day of fishing fun in our fully stocked fresh water lake during our annual 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 on Saturday night!

Whoever said learning wasn’t fun? Join us as we learn about the science of matter through the entertaining tale of “The Bugs of Blackwood”. Piccirillo Sciencetelling will dramatically unravel the dilemma of Benjamin in his quest to be saved right before your very eyes. Watch in awe as the story is highlighted with exciting experiments using fire, gas, air pressure, water, chemicals and much more.

Daily activities begin June 20, 2009.

Not sure what to get dad for Father’s Day? We have the perfect solution! Bring him to BTL so he can participate in the hilarious escapades at our unique version of Night at the Races, where the horses are not what you would expect. Then take part in our semi-annual Horseshoe Tournament. Rounding out the weekend is our annual Chili Cook-off. Also, all fathers receive a FREE breakfast at our luncheonette and a FREE game of mini-golf when accompanied by a child.

Fresh water swimming lake opens for the summer season!

How does that old saying go again? No more teachers, no more books, no more ____? Come and kick off the start of the summer camping season 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. End the weekend with the game show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

Ever dream of making it to Hollywood? Well its time to showcase your talents in the 4th season of BTL Idol on Saturday night! Sunday night sit back, relax and listen to the soothing sounds 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 your hand at The Match Game on Sunday night.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see Santa on vacation at the beach! Enjoy an enchanted week of holiday fun with Christmas activities galore. Saturday evening enjoy a Weenie Roast and a visit from Santa who will arrive in his favorite summertime mode of transportation. Then sit around a bonfire roasting marshmallows and revel in the sounds of DJ Dave Cornwell. Sunday night test your knowledge in the popular game show Smarter Than a Fifth Grader.

Due to popular demand, the Franklin Institute’s acclaimed traveling science shows are back at BTL for another year of exciting scientific exploration. Watch and learn as their high-energy team conducts 2 live performances. During the Weather Show you will see a cloud form, explore thunder and lightning, create snow and witness the power of a tornado. Next, you will explore the exciting history of Flight with mechanical birds, hot air balloons, gliders and even a rocket launch! Round out the weekend with our annual Bocce Tournament, Dog Show and the game show, Deal or No Deal.

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 an evening wear and bathing suit category. (Note: evening wear may be casual or dressy.) Age divisions are as follows: Little Miss [4-8], Jr. Miss [9-13], and Miss [14-18]. On Sunday night join us for the classic game show The Newly Wed Game.

Come one, come all, to the BTL Big Top Carnival! An array of classic carnival 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.

A relaxing tropical weekend is waiting for you here at BTL. Satiate your hunger at our mouth-watering Pig Roast. Tickets must be purchased by 8/9 - Email shawn@bigtimberlake.com for a reservation form. Then kick-off your flip-flops and join us at the lake as DJ Dave Cornwell plays Jimmy Buffet’s greatest hits along with other popular beach tunes. On Sunday challenge fellow campers in our semi-annual Horseshoe Tournament and then join us for an entertaining evening with The Price Is Right.

This action packed week culminates with one of our newest and most popular activities, BTL Survivor! Compete against other campers for rewards and immunity from eviction. Meanwhile, challenge your ingenuity with our weeklong Treasure Hunt. A new and puzzling clue is posted everyday until a lucky camper uncovers the hidden prize. Sunday night test your knowledge and wit in the classic game show Family Feud.

A haunting week full of Halloween fun! Activities include: The Great Pumpkin Search, Pumpkin Painting, Trick or Treating, Costume Parade, Spooky Crafts, Hayrides, Candy Corn Count, Halloween Ceramics and Spooky/Horror Movies. Saturday night join us for some “Spooky Magic”, an interactive Comedy Magic Show with a ghoulish Halloween twist.

It would be impossible for us to fit more activities into one weekend! Be sure to take advantage of your final weekend of summer freedom with us here at Big Timber Lake. Saturday includes a magic show followed by a night of dancing with DJ John Scibello. Sunday morning there is a Flea Market and Craft Show. Sunday night is our annual Airband and Talent Show, without a doubt the most popular and delightful event of the entire summer!