2009 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!
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May 9, 10
Mother’s Day |
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.
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The heated pool opens for the summer season! |
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May 16, 17
Craft Madness
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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.
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May 22, 23, 24, 25
Memorial Day
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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.
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May 30, 31
Catch Me If You Can
**NEW FOR 2009** |
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.
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June 6, 7
Family Fishing Rodeo
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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!
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June 13, 14
The Bugs of Blackwood
**NEW FOR 2009**
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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.
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Daily activities begin June
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June 20, 21
Father's Day
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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.
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Fresh
water swimming lake opens for the summer season! |
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June 27, 28
Schools Out Celebration
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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?
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July 2, 3, 4, 5
BTL Idol &
Tommy Zito
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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.
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July 10, 11, 12
Monte Carlo Night
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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.
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July 13 - 19
Christmas at the Beach
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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.
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July 24, 25, 26
Scientific Camping
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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.
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July 31, August 1, 2
The 31st Annual Miss Big Timber Lake Pagaent
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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.
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August 7, 8, 9
BTL Big Top Carnival |
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.
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August 14, 15, 16
Caribbean Calypso
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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.
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August 17 - 23
BTL Survivor & Treasure Hunt Week
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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.
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August 24 - 30
Halloween Happenings Spooks & Spirits Week
**NEW FOR 2009** |
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.
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September 4, 5, 6
Labor Day
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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!
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