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Christmas in July Christmas in July

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    What does Santa do in the summer? He comes to Jellystone Park Mammoth Cave to visit all his friends!

    Event Schedule

    Jul 20, 2025

    09:15 AM - 09:45 AM | Free
    Craft and Yogi Bear Cartoons

    Candy Cane Craft

    Location: Rec Center

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    10:15 AM - 10:30 AM | Free
    Flag Salute with Cindy Bear

    Flag salute with Cindy Bear

    Location: Flagpole in front of Rec

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    11:15 AM - 11:30 AM | Free
    Hot Air Balloon Challenge

    located across from the Rec Center

    Location: Hilltop Pavilion

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    01:00 PM - 01:15 PM | Free
    Chocolate Chubby Bunny with Boo Boo (Age Groups)

    located across from the Rec Center

    Location: Hilltop Pavilion

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    02:00 PM - 02:15 PM | Free
    Santa Face

    located across from the Rec Center

    Location: Hilltop Pavilion

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    03:00 PM - 03:15 PM | Free
    Christmas Coloring Contest with Yogi Bear

    Christmas coloring contest with Yogi Bear

    Location: Rec Center

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    04:00 PM - 04:15 PM | Free
    "Snowball" Toss

    behind sites 281-272

    Location: Activity Field

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    05:00 PM - 05:15 PM | Free
    Blind Fold "Snow" Scooping with Boo Boo

    located across from the Rec Center

    Location: Hilltop Pavilion

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    06:30 PM - 06:45 PM | Free
    "Snow" Wiffle Ball

    behind sites 281-272

    Location: Activity Field

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    08:00 PM - 09:30 PM | Free
    Family Movie

    Family movie

    Location: Amphitheater

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    08:15 PM - 08:30 PM | Free
    Late Night Christmas Craft with the Rec Staff

    Please arrive no later than 8:30 - located across from the Rec Center

    Location: Hilltop Pavilion

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    Jul 21, 2025

    09:15 AM - 09:45 AM | Free
    Craft and Yogi Bear Cartoons

    Handprint Christmas Tree

    Location: Rec Center

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    10:15 AM - 10:30 AM | Free
    Hey, Hey, Hey Ride Meet Cindy Bear and Santa Claus

    by the jumping pillows - please arrive no later than 10:30

    Location: Yogi Bear Pavilion

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    11:15 AM - 11:30 AM | $
    Mining

    Prices vary from $9.99-$52.99 + tax - located at Boo Boo Playground

    Location: Mining Sluice

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    01:00 PM - 01:15 PM | Free
    Reindeer Games

    Reindeer Games

    Location: Rec Center

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    02:00 PM - 02:15 PM | Free
    Ugly Christmas T-Shirt/Sweater Contest with Boo Boo & Santa Claus

    Awards to ugliest, best overall, and most creative - located across from the Rec Center

    Location: Hilltop Pavilion

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    03:00 PM - 03:15 PM | Free
    Candy Cane Musical Chairs

    located across from the Rec Center

    Location: Hilltop Pavilion

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    04:00 PM - 04:15 PM | Free
    Christmas Line Challenge with Yogi Bear

    located across from the Rec Center

    Location: Hilltop Pavilion

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    05:00 PM - 05:15 PM | Free
    Human Pinball

    Human Pinball

    Location: Hilltop Pavilion

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    06:30 PM - 06:45 PM | Free
    Quarter Bingo

    $1 per card to play - located across from the Rec Center

    Location: Hilltop Pavilion

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    08:00 PM - 08:15 PM | Free
    Late Night Christmas Story Time & Cookies with Santa

    located across from the Rec Center

    Location: Hilltop Pavilion

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    Jul 22, 2025

    09:15 AM - 09:45 AM | Free
    Craft and Yogi Bear Cartoons

    Snowman Craft

    Location: Rec Center

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    10:15 AM - 10:30 AM | Free
    Hot Spot Prowl with Boo Boo & Santa Claus

    Pictures and Hugs

    Location: Pool behind Rec

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    11:15 AM - 11:30 AM | Free
    Sponge Water Relay

    sponge water relay

    Location: Karst Beach

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    01:00 PM - 01:15 PM | Free
    Super Soaker Time with the Rec Staff

    Be on the lookout for the Rec Staff on the Rec golf cart! Campers have your water guns ready to soak the Rec Staff and other brave water warriors as they come around the campground!

    Location: Everywhere

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    02:00 PM - 02:15 PM | Free
    Pineapple Eating Contest with Santa Claus and Yogi Bear

    Age Groups

    Location: Hilltop Pavilion

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    03:00 PM - 03:15 PM | Free
    Snowball Bucket Challenge

    located across from the Rec Center

    Location: Hilltop Pavilion

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    04:00 PM - 04:15 PM | Free
    Chocolate Milk Chugging Contest with Santa Claus and Boo Boo

    located across from the Rec Center

    Location: Hilltop Pavilion

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    05:00 PM - 05:15 PM | Free
    Walk the Plank

    walk the plank

    Location: Pool behind Rec

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    06:30 PM - 06:45 PM | Free
    Candy Bar Bingo

    bring 1 full size candy bar per card - located across from the Rec Center

    Location: Hilltop Pavilion

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    07:30 PM - 07:45 PM | Free
    Yogi Bear Trivia

    located across from the Rec Center

    Location: Hilltop Pavilion

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    08:00 PM - 09:30 PM | Free
    Family Movie

    Family movie

    Location: Amphitheater

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    08:30 PM - 09:00 PM | Free
    Late Night Glow Pool Volleyball

    At this time the pool will only be open for volleyball - please arrive no later than 8:45

    Location: Activity Pool

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    Jul 23, 2025

    09:15 AM - 09:30 AM | Free
    Craft and Yogi Bear Cartoons

    Christmas Craft

    Location: Rec Center

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

    Join the Rec Staff and one of the bears on a super fun Hey Ride!! Make surre you come ready to sing and have a blast!!

    Location: Yogi Bear Pavillion

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    10:15 AM - 10:30 AM | Free
    Hey, Hey, Hey Ride Meet Cindy Bear and Santa Claus

    by the jumping pillows - please arrive no later than 10:30

    Location: Yogi Bear Pavilion

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    11:15 AM - 11:30 AM | Free
    Christmas Freeze Dance

    located across from the Rec Center

    Location: Hilltop Pavilion

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    01:00 PM - 02:00 PM | $
    Tie-Dye

    $4 + tax for your own shirt, $13.99 + tax for youth and $16.99 + tax for adult

    Location: Rec Center

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    02:00 PM - 02:15 PM | Free
    Snow Foam Dance Party with Boo Boo

    foam dance party

    Location: Karst Beach

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    03:00 PM - 03:15 PM | Free
    Unwrap a Gift Relay

    located across from the Rec Center

    Location: Hilltop Pavilion

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    04:00 PM - 04:15 PM | Free
    Cookies and Milk with Santa Claus, Yogi Bear and Cindy Bear

    located across from the Rec Center

    Location: Hilltop Pavilion

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    05:00 PM - 05:15 PM | Free
    Christmas Hot Potato

    located across from the Rec Center

    Location: Hilltop Pavilion

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    06:30 PM - 06:45 PM | Free
    Jellystone Park Christmas in July Parade

    Meet Boo Boo and Santa Claus to begin the parade - We will announce the winners after the parade - winner will receive a $25 gift certificate

    Location: Hilltop Pavilion

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    07:30 PM - 07:45 PM | Free
    Oreo Cookie Challenge

    located across from the Rec Center

    Location: Hilltop Pavilion

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    08:30 PM - 08:45 PM | Free
    Karaoke

    1 song per person - please sign up before 8:45

    Location: Hilltop Pavilion

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    Jul 24, 2025

    09:15 AM - 09:45 AM | Free
    Craft and Yogi Bear Cartoons

    Finger Painting

    Location: Rec Center

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    10:15 AM - 10:30 AM | Free
    Morning Stretches, Pictures and Hugs with Cindy Bear and Santa Claus

    come meet Cindy Bear and Santa!

    Location: Rec Center

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    11:15 AM - 11:30 AM | Free
    Selfie Scavenger Hunt

    Meet at the Rec Center to begin

    Location: Rec Center

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    01:00 PM - 01:15 PM | Free
    Super Soaker Time with the Rec Staff

    Be on the lookout for the Rec Staff on the Rec golf cart! Campers have your water guns ready to soak the Rec Staff and other brave water warriors as they come around the campground!

    Location: Everywhere

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    02:00 PM - 02:15 PM | Free
    Ice Cream Social with Santa Claus and Yogi Bear

    please arrive promptly at 2:00 - limited supply

    Location: Rec Cener Back Porch

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    03:00 PM - 03:15 PM | Free
    Christmas Line Challenge

    located across from the Rec Center

    Location: Hilltop Pavilion

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    04:00 PM - 04:15 PM | Free
    Candy Cane Hunt with Boo Boo

    by the jumping pillows - please arrive promptly at 4:00

    Location: Boo Boo Playground

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    05:00 PM - 05:15 PM | Free
    Snowball Bucket Challenge with Santa Claus

    located across from the Rec Center

    Location: Hilltop Pavilion

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    06:30 PM - 06:45 PM | Free
    Candy Bar Bingo

    bring 1 full size candy bar per card - located across from the Rec Center

    Location: Hilltop Pavilion

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    07:30 PM - 07:45 PM | Free
    Blind Fold "Snow" Scooping

    located across from the Rec Center

    Location: Hilltop Pavilion

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    08:00 PM - 09:30 PM | Free
    Family Movie

    Family movie

    Location: Amphitheater

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    08:30 PM - 08:45 PM | Free
    Late Night Pool Volleyball

    At this time the pool will only be open for volleyball - please arrive no later than 8:45

    Location: Activity Pool

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    Jul 25, 2025

    09:15 AM - 09:45 AM | Free
    Craft and Yogi Bear Cartoons

    Christmas Craft

    Location: Rec Center

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    10:15 AM - 10:30 AM | Free
    Hey, Hey, Hey Ride Meet Boo Boo and Santa Claus

    by the jumping pillows - please arrive no later than 10:30

    Location: Yogi Bear Pavilion

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    11:30 AM - 11:45 AM | $
    Mining

    Prices vary from $9.99-$52.99 + tax - located at Boo Boo Playground

    Location: Mining Sluice

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    01:00 PM - 01:15 PM | $
    Sand Art

    $6-8 per bottle

    Location: Rec Center

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    02:00 PM - 02:15 PM | Free
    Come decorate your own Christmas Cookie with Santa Claus

    located across from the Rec Center

    Location: Hilltop Pavilion

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    03:00 PM - 03:15 PM | Free
    Pool Popsicle Dance Party

    pool popsicle dance party

    Location: Pool behind Rec

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    04:00 PM - 04:15 PM | Free
    Chocolate Milk Chugging Contest with Santa Claus and Cindy Bear

    located across from the Rec Center

    Location: Hilltop Pavilion

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    05:00 PM - 05:15 PM | Free
    Blind Fold Candy Scoop

    located across from the Rec Center

    Location: Hilltop Pavilion

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    06:30 PM - 06:45 PM | Free
    Quarter Bingo with Boo Boo

    $1 per card to play - located across from the Rec Center

    Location: Hilltop Pavilion

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    08:00 PM - 09:30 PM | Free
    Family Movie

    Family movie

    Location: Amphitheater

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    08:30 PM - 08:45 PM | Free
    Glow Jump & Dance

    located by the Jumping Pillows

    Location: Boo Boo Playground

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    Jul 26, 2025

    09:15 AM - 09:45 AM | Free
    Craft and Yogi Bear Cartoons

    Christmas Craft

    Location: Rec Center

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    10:15 AM - 10:30 AM | Free
    Hey, Hey, Hey Ride Meet Cindy Bear and Santa Claus

    by the jumping pillows - please arrive no later than 10:30

    Location: Yogi Bear Pavilion

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    11:15 AM - 11:30 AM | Free
    Christmas Freeze Dance

    located across from the Rec Center

    Location: Hilltop Pavilion

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    01:00 PM - 02:00 PM | $
    Tie-Dye

    $4 + tax for your own shirt, $13.99 + tax for youth and $16.99 + tax for adult

    Location: Rec Center

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    02:00 PM - 02:15 PM | Free
    Snow Foam Dance Party with Boo Boo

    foam dance party

    Location: Karst Beach

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    03:00 PM - 03:15 PM | Free
    Unwrap a Gift Relay

    located across from the Rec Center

    Location: Hilltop Pavilion

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    04:00 PM - 04:15 PM | Free
    Cookies and Milk with Santa Claus, Yogi Bear and Cindy Bear

    located across from the Rec Center

    Location: Hilltop Pavilion

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    05:00 PM - 05:15 PM | Free
    Christmas Hot Potato

    located across from the Rec Center

    Location: Hilltop Pavilion

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    06:30 PM - 06:45 PM | Free
    Jellystone Park Christmas in July Parade

    Meet Boo Boo and Santa Claus to begin the parade - We will announce the winners after the parade - winner will receive a $25 gift certificate

    Location: Hilltop Pavilion

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    07:30 PM - 07:45 PM | Free
    Oreo Cookie Challenge

    located across from the Rec Center

    Location: Hilltop Pavilion

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    08:30 PM - 08:45 PM | Free
    Karaoke

    1 song per person - please sign up before 8:45

    Location: Hilltop Pavilion

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