2010 Schedule of Activities & Special Events
All listings are tentative and subject to change without notice.

At the beginning of each week we will post all of the pictures from the preceding weekend. Simply click on the name of the weekend to view, purchase, or even share the pictures with friends!

You may find a more detailed listing of local events
by contacting the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce

P.O. Box 74
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
609-465-7181
www.capemaycountychamber.com

The first event weekend of 2010 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 2009 craft projects. Saturday night, revive your competitive spirit with an “under the lights” Bocce Tournament.

Are you ready for an evening of mystery and intrigue? Operation Medieval Merriment is part skill challenges and part scavenger hunt. Sir Culpeper, the Queen’s favorite knight, is missing and we need your help to discover his identity and location. Skill challenges will be completed in exchange for the final clue. The first team or teams to solve the mystery will win a special prize.

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.

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 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 everyday science through the entertaining tale of “The Jungle of Jersey”. Piccirillo Sciencetelling will dramatically unravel the dilemma of Doug in his quest to make it through the Jungle of Jersey … before Rush Hour! Watch in awe as the story is highlighted with smoke rings, disappearing water, flying eggs, and sound effects from the “Jungle” itself. .

Daily activities begin June 19, 2010.

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.

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 singing and laughter as friends and family perform Karaoke to all of your favorite songs.

Ever dream of making it to Hollywood? Well its time to showcase your talents in the 5th season of BTL Idol on Saturday night! Sunday night enjoy the seashore fireworks or play candy bar bingo. Other weekend activities include a bike parade (bikes may be any theme), Craft Show & Flea Market, adult 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. Sunday night enjoy “The Piano Man” Tommy Zito as he performs timeless hits from the past 60 years.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see Santa on vacation at the beach! Enjoy an enchanted week of holiday fun with Christmas activities galore. Santa will arrive Saturday night in his favorite summertime mode of transportation. Then sit or dance the evening away as you revel in the sounds of your favorite tunes.

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 week-long Treasure Hunt. A new and puzzling clue is posted everyday until a lucky camper uncovers the hidden prize.

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].

Come one, come all, to the BTL Big Top Carnival! 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! Round out the weekend with our annual Bocce Tournament.

A relaxing tropical weekend is waiting for you here at BTL. Satisfy your hunger at our mouth-watering Pig Roast. Tickets must be purchased by 8/8 - Email colleen1@bigtimberlake.com for a reservation form. Then kick-off your flip-flops and join us at the lake as Mike Mallet sings Jimmy Buffet’s greatest hits along with other popular beach tunes. On Sunday challenge fellow campers in our semi-annual Horseshoe Tournament and then enjoy “The Piano Man” Tommy Zito as he performs timeless hits from the past 60 years.

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 The Energy Show where you will discover how energy is used to power everything from power plants to your body. You will see demonstrated how different kinds of energy can be transformed from one kind to another including the construction of a large energy transfer machine. Round out the weekend with our annual Dog Show.

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 a haunted hayride (dependent on # of volunteers) or an entertaining evening of “Nite At The Races.&rdquo

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 enjoy a night of dancing with DJ John Scibello. Sunday find some bargains at our Flea Market and Craft Show, followed by our annual Airband and Talent Show, without a doubt the most popular and delightful event of the entire summer!