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Patriotic Pic-A-Nic! Where Bears and Freedom Roam Patriotic Pic-A-Nic! Where Bears and Freedom Roam

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    Join us for a star-spangled week of excitement, fun, and patriotic pride! From thrilling activities and games to festive crafts and lively pool parties, there's no better place to celebrate Independence Day. Show off your creativity with all things red, white, and blue-decorate your bikes and golf carts for the annual 4th of July Parade with Yogi Bear™, and don't forget to deck out your campsite for the Independence Day Site Decorating Contest! The fun doesn't stop there. Enjoy live music by the talented band Tightrope, cool off at the Pool Party, and test your skills in the exhilarating Fishing Derby. Treat your taste buds to delightful treats from the Pic-A-Nic Basket Ice Cream Truck and the Campfire Canteen Food Truck-perfect for satisfying your holiday cravings. Please note: A three-night minimum stay is required to fully immerse yourself in all the festivities and create unforgettable memories with your family and friends. Get ready for an extraordinary celebration packed with laughter, fun, and patriotic spirit-only at Jellystone Park™!

    Event Schedule

    Jun 30, 2025

    09:30 AM - 09:45 AM | Free
    Pledge of Allegiance

    Proceed to the flagpole at the Ranger Station for the morning Pledge with the Bears! 🐻

    Location: Flag Pole

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    10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Free
    Hey Hey Ride

    Meet us at the Train Depot as we take a morning ride around the park! We will make more than one round if needed.

    Location: Train Depot

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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Free
    Freedom Feathers

    Head to the Activity Center to create a mini majestic bald eagle craft!

    Location: Activity Center

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    12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Free
    Jellystone Park Express

    All aboard! Head to the Train Depot to take a ride on the Jellystone Park Express!

    Location: Train Depot

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    01:00 PM - 02:00 PM | Paid
    Ceramics

    Let's paint! Join us at the Activity Center for ceramic painting. Ceramics for sale at various prices. 💰

    Location: Activity Center

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    02:00 PM - 03:00 PM | Free
    Popsicles with a Bear

    Meet us a the Resort Pool for an afternoon popsicle with a Bear! 🐻

    Location: Resort Pool

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    03:00 PM - 04:00 PM | Paid
    Tie Dye

    Create a one-of-a-kind tie-dye Jellystone t-shirt in the Activity Center!. 💰

    Location: Activity Center

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    04:00 PM - 05:00 PM | Free
    Bucket Golf

    Meet us in Boo Boo Meadow for a fun twist on golf, where buckets replace holes! Excitement for all ages and abilities.

    Location: Boo Boo Meadow

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    05:00 PM - 06:00 PM | Paid
    Bear Visits

    Come by the Ranger Station before 3:00 pm to schedule your private bear visit. 🐻, 💰,📝

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    06:00 PM - 07:00 PM | Free
    S.A.F.E.T.Y Archery

    Head down to Boo Boo Meadow and learn the art of archery with safety in mind, as you aim, shoot, and practice your skills in a fun, controlled environment!

    Location: Boo Boo Meadow

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    07:00 PM - 08:00 PM | Free
    Campfire and Charades

    Join us for a night around the Community Fire Pit for charades and s'mores!

    Location: Community Fire Pit

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    Jul 01, 2025

    09:30 AM - 09:45 AM | Free
    Pledge of Allegiance

    Proceed to the flagpole at the Ranger Station for the morning Pledge with the Bears! 🐻

    Location: Flag Pole

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    10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Free
    Hey Hey Ride

    Meet us at the Train Depot as we take a morning ride around the park! We will make more than one round if needed.

    Location: Train Depot

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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Free
    Stars & Stripes Disguise

    Head to the Activity Center to craft your own patriotic Uncle Sam mask to celebrate freedom in red, white, and blue style!

    Location: Activity Center

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    12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Free
    Bubbles with Boo Boo

    Meet Boo Boo at the Bears Den for a bubbling good time! 🐻

    Location: Bears Den

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    01:00 PM - 02:00 PM | Paid
    Ceramics

    Let's paint! Join us at the Activity Center for ceramic painting. Ceramics for sale at various prices. 💰

    Location: Activity Center

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    02:00 PM - 02:30 PM | Free
    Jellystone Park Express

    All aboard! Head to the Train Depot to take a ride on the Jellystone Park Express!

    Location: Train Depot

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    03:00 PM - 04:00 PM | Paid
    Tie Dye

    Create a one-of-a-kind tie-dye Jellystone t-shirt in the Activity Center!. 💰

    Location: Activity Center

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    04:00 PM - 05:00 PM | Free
    Everything But a Castle

    Nothing screams 4th of July like the beach! Meet us at the Beach for a sand building contest with a twist!

    Location: Beach

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    05:00 PM - 06:00 PM | Paid
    Bear Visits

    Come by the Ranger Station before 3:00 pm to schedule your private bear visit. 🐻, 💰,📝

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    06:00 PM - 07:00 PM | Paid
    Hoops Havoc

    Meet us at the Basketball Court for non-stop action and thrilling shots in our basketball shooting challenges!

    Location: Basketball Court

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    07:00 PM - 08:00 PM | Free
    The Singing Station

    Join us on stage at the Ranger Station Porch for a night of music and dance!

    Location: Ranger Station

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    Jul 02, 2025

    09:30 AM - 09:45 AM | Free
    Pledge of Allegiance

    Proceed to the flagpole at the Ranger Station for the morning Pledge with the Bears! 🐻

    Location: Flag Pole

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    10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Free
    Hey Hey Ride

    Meet us at the Train Depot as we take a morning ride around the park! We will make more than one round if needed.

    Location: Activity Center

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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Free
    Red, White and Dream

    Make your way to the Activity Center to create a stunning red, white, and blue dream catcher!

    Location: Activity Center

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    12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Free
    Jellystone Park Express

    All aboard! Head to the Train Depot to take a ride on the Jellystone Park Express!

    Location: Train Depot

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    01:00 PM - 02:00 PM | Paid
    Ceramics

    Let's paint! Join us at the Activity Center for ceramic painting. Ceramics for sale at various prices. 💰

    Location: Activity Center

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    02:00 PM - 03:00 PM | Free
    Foam Party

    Bubbles, bubbles, everywhere! Meet us in the Foam Pit next to the beach for a bubbly great time!

    Location: Foam Pit

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    03:00 PM - 04:00 PM | Paid
    Tie Dye

    Create a one-of-a-kind tie-dye Jellystone t-shirt in the Activity Center! 💰

    Location: Activity Center

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    04:00 PM - 05:00 PM | Free
    Creek Exploration

    Meet us at the Front Gate ready to explore the creek for crawdads and more!

    Location: Creek

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    05:00 PM - 06:00 PM | Paid
    Bear Visits

    Come by the Ranger Station before 3:00 pm to schedule your private bear visit. 🐻, 💰,📝

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    06:00 PM - 07:00 PM | Free
    Beach Ball Boogie

    Meet us at the Beach to test your skills in some friendly competition with beach ball games!

    Location: Beach

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    07:00 PM - 08:00 PM | Paid
    Candy Bar Bingo

    Meet us at the Activity Center for a Candy Bar Bingo! Bring a full-sized candy bar and receive a BINGO card for each exchanged candy bar. Candy bars are available for purchase at the Ranger Station. 💰, 🐻

    Location: Activity Center

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    Jul 03, 2025

    09:30 AM - 09:45 AM | Free
    Pledge of Allegiance

    Proceed to the flagpole at the Ranger Station for the morning Pledge with the Bears! 🐻

    Location: Flag Pole

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    10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Free
    Hey Hey Ride

    Meet us at the Train Depot as we take a morning ride around the park! We will make more than one round if needed.

    Location: Train Depot

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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Free
    Blast of Color

    Unleash your creativity with a vibrant fireworks-inspired painting that captures the explosive magic of the night sky in the Activity Center!

    Location: Activity Center

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    12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Free
    Jellystone Park Express

    All aboard! Head to the Train Depot to take a ride on the Jellystone Park Express!

    Location: Train Depot

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    01:00 PM - 02:00 PM | Free
    Bear Mail

    Head to the Activity Center to write a letter or color a picture for your favorite bear! Then, take it to the Bears Den to mail! You might even get a letter back!

    Location: Activity Center

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    02:00 PM - 03:00 PM | Paid
    Ceramics

    Let's paint! Join us at the Activity Center for ceramic painting. Ceramics for sale at various prices. 💰

    Location: Activity Center

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    03:00 PM - 04:00 PM | Free
    Parachute Play

    Meet us in Boo Boo Meadow and get ready for exciting teamwork and laughter with parachute play!

    Location: Boo Boo Meadow

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    04:00 PM - 05:00 PM | Paid
    Tie Dye

    Create a one-of-a-kind tie-dye Jellystone t-shirt in the Activity Center! 💰

    Location: Activity Center

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    05:00 PM - 06:00 PM | Paid
    Bear Visits

    Come by the Ranger Station before 3:00 pm to schedule your private bear visit. 🐻, 💰,📝

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    06:00 PM - 06:30 PM | Free
    Ring Pops with Ranger Smith

    Meet Ranger Smith on the Ranger Station Porch for a visit and a treat! 🐻

    Location: Ranger Station

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    07:00 PM - 08:00 PM | Free
    Patriotic Plate

    Get the weekend started in the Activity Center transforming a simple paper plate into a proud display of the stars and stripes!

    Location: Activity Center

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    08:00 PM - 09:00 PM | Paid
    Candy Bar Bingo

    Meet us at the Activity Center for a Candy Bar Bingo! Bring a full-sized candy bar and receive a BINGO card for each exchanged candy bar. Candy bars are available for purchase at the Ranger Station. 💰, 🐻

    Location: Activity Center

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    Jul 04, 2025

    09:00 AM - 09:30 AM | Free
    Wake up The Bears!

    Come join us at the Bear Den and Wake up the Bears from hibernation! Be sure to arrive by 9:10 am to participate! 🐻

    Location: Bears Den

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    09:30 AM - 09:45 AM | Free
    Pledge of Allegiance

    Proceed to the flagpole at the Ranger Station for the morning Pledge with the Bears! 🐻 The Pledge will begin directly after we wake up the bears!

    Location: Flag Pole

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    10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Free
    Hey Hey Ride

    Meet us at the Train Depot as we take a morning ride around the park! We will make more than one round if needed.

    Location: Train Depot

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    Jul 05, 2025

    08:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Paid
    Bear-ly Awake Breakfast

    Start your day with a Bear-ly Awake Breakfast at the Campfire Canteen, where delicious morning treats and a visit with the bears wake you up in style! 🐻, 💰

    Location: Food Truck

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    09:30 AM - 09:45 AM | Free
    Pledge of Allegiance

    Proceed to the flagpole at the Ranger Station for the morning Pledge with the Bears! 🐻

    Location: Flag Pole

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    10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Free
    Hey Hey Ride

    Meet us at the Train Depot as we take a morning ride around the park! We will make more than one round if needed.

    Location: Train Depot

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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Free
    Stars and Stripes Site Sign

    Meet in the Activity Center to create a site sign to decorate your site with a personalized red, white, and blue patriotic touch!

    Location: Activity Center

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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Free
    Stars & Slime

    Create stretchy, sparkly 4th of July-inspired slime that captures the patriotic colors and excitement of the holiday in the Activity Center!

    Location: Activity Center

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    12:00 PM - 01:00 PM | Free
    Patriotic Pursuit

    Embark on a holiday digital scavenger hunt starting at the Activity Center. Download the Camper's App to scan each badge located throughout the park.

    Location: Activity Center

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    12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Free
    Decorate & Celebrate!

    Take the time to make final preparations for the contest and parade! **If you have a rental cart, please no paint markers, stickers, or tape of any kind.

    Location: Train Depot

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    12:45 PM - 01:00 PM | Free
    Stars & Stripes Showdown

    Show us what you can do with the Red, White, and Blue! Bring your decked out golf carts and bicycles to the Hilltop Bathhouse to enter our decorating contest. 🐻

    Location: Hilltop Bathhouse

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    01:00 PM - 02:00 PM | Paid
    Ceramics

    Let's paint! Join us at the Activity Center for ceramic painting. Ceramics for sale at various prices. 💰

    Location: Activity Center

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    01:00 PM - 01:30 PM | Free
    Salute to Freedom Parade

    Meet us at the Hilltop Bathhouse for our 4th of July parade! Bikes, golf carts and walkers welcome!!! The parade will begin after contest judging. 🐻

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    02:00 PM - 02:30 PM | Free
    Jellystone Park Express

    All aboard! Head to the Train Depot to take a ride on the Jellystone Park Express!

    Location: Train Depot

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    02:00 PM - 03:00 PM | Paid
    Ceramics

    Let's paint! Join us at the Activity Center for ceramic painting. Ceramics for sale at various prices. 💰

    Location: Activity Center

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    03:00 PM - 04:00 PM | Free
    Foam Party

    Bubbles, bubbles, everywhere! Meet us in the Foam Pit next to the beach for a bubbly great time!

    Location: Foam Pit

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    03:00 PM - 03:30 PM | Free
    Wet Wagon Ride

    Meet us at the Hilltop Bathhouse to load up for a wet, wild wagon ride! You will get soaked! Have your hoses ready for the wagon to pass by sites in the 100s, 200s, and 300s!

    Location: Train Depot

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    04:00 PM - 05:00 PM | Paid
    Tie Dye

    Create a one-of-a-kind tie-dye Jellystone t-shirt in the Activity Center!. 💰

    Location: Activity Center

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    04:00 PM - 05:00 PM | Free
    Red, White, & Reel

    Join us at the lake where anglers of all ages reel in their best catch! Sign up begins at 3:45 pm on the Ranger Station porch.

    Location: Lake

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    05:00 PM - 06:00 PM | Paid
    Bear Visits

    Come by the Ranger Station before 3:00 pm to schedule your private bear visit. 🐻, 💰,📝

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    05:00 PM - 05:15 PM | Paid
    Duck Races FUN-draiser

    Join us at the Long Blue Slide for our Duck Race! All proceeds benefit Camp Cares! Buy your duck for 50% of the pot before 4:45 pm at the Ranger Station.

    Location: Long Slide

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    05:00 PM - 06:00 PM | Free
    Bear Visits

    Come by the Ranger Station before 3:00 pm to schedule your private bear visit. 🐻, 💰,📝

    Location: Activity Center

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    06:00 PM - 07:00 PM | Free
    Summer Showdown

    Meet us in Boo Boo Meadow for some classic summer relay games including 3-legged race, sack races and more!

    Location: Boo Boo Meadow

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    06:00 PM - 07:00 PM | Paid
    Tie Dye

    Create a one-of-a-kind tie-dye Jellystone t-shirt in the Activity Center!. 💰

    Location: Activity Center

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    07:00 PM - 08:00 PM | Free
    The Singing Wagon

    Get ready for a night of LIVE music with the Singing Wagon! Pick up at the Train Depot!

    Location: Train Depot

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    07:00 PM - 09:00 PM | Free
    Freedom Bash

    Join us at the Resort Pool for a 4th of July Bash! Enjoy music, games and popsicles! Pool will be open until 9 pm for this activity!

    Location: Resort Pool

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    08:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Free
    LIVE MUSIC - Tightrope

    Join us for LIVE music with Tightrope in the Activity Center! 🐻

    Location: Activity Center

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    09:00 PM - 09:30 PM | Free
    Let's Glow!

    Meet us in front of the Hilltop Bathhouse to load up the wagon for a Glow Ride! Light up your bike with all things that glow and follow along. Glow items can be purchased in the Ranger Station.

    Location: Train Depot

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    Jul 06, 2025

    08:30 AM - 09:30 AM | Paid
    Donuts and Bears

    Wake up early for hot, fresh mini donuts! Several flavors to choose from! 🐻, 💰 Also available, Donut Delivery starting at 8:00 am. To ensure availability, schedule your bear delivery on Friday evening at the Ranger Station. 📝

    Location: Ranger Station

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    09:00 AM - 09:15 AM | Free
    Pledge of Allegiance

    Proceed to the flagpole at the Ranger Station for the morning Pledge with the bears! 🐻 The Pledge will begin immediately after the Wake Up!

    Location: Flag Pole

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    10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Free
    Hey Hey Ride

    Meet us at the Train Depot as we take a morning ride around the park! We will make more than one round if needed.

    Location: Train Depot

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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Free
    Cartoons and Coloring

    Join us at the Activity Center for Yogi cartoons, coloring and a visit from a bear before you go! 🐻 Please arrive by 11:15 am to visit.

    Location: Activity Center

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    12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Free
    Jellystone Park Express

    All aboard! Head to the Train Depot to take a ride on the Jellystone Express!

    Location: Train Depot

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    01:00 PM - 02:00 PM | Paid
    Ceramics

    Let's Paint! Join us at the Activity Center for ceramic painting. Ceramics for sale at various prices. 💰

    Location: Activity Center

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    03:00 PM - 04:00 PM | Free
    Hike & Seek Bingo

    Embark on an outdoor adventure, where every step brings a new discovery and a chance to win! Start at the Activity Center to pick up your bingo card, then at the end of your hike, bring in back to see if you were able to collect a bingo!

    Location: Hiking Trail

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    03:00 PM - 04:00 PM | Free
    Grow our Kindness Garden

    Join us in the Activity Center to leave your mark at our Park! Let's paint the Park with kindness!

    Location: Activity Center

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    04:00 PM - 05:00 PM | Paid
    Tie Dye

    Create a one-of-a-kind t-shirt in the Activity Center. 💰

    Location: Activity Center

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    05:00 PM - 06:00 PM | Paid
    Bear Visits

    Come by the Ranger Station before 3:00 pm to schedule your private bear visit. 🐻, 💰,📝

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    06:00 PM - 07:00 PM | Free
    Beachside Relay Rumble

    Gear up for a variety of high-energy relay races filled with sand, sun, and team spirit on the beach!

    Location: Beach

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    07:00 PM - 08:00 PM | Free
    S'more Songs, S'more Fun

    Join us at the Community Fire Pit, where campfire karaoke meets gooey treats by the warm glow of the fire!

    Location: Community Firepit

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