It's the unofficial start to summer, and we're kicking it off in red, white, and blue style! Join us for a star-spangled golf cart parade, patriotic site decorating contest, our first H2O "Hey, Hey, Hey" Ride of the year, and a splashing good time at the foam party!
May 22, 2026
Join us in the Creamery for a Mini Golf Tournament. Sign up sheet is inside the Creamery!
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A bear will be waiting for you at check in!
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Paint ceramics ($2-$30), color a drawstring bag ($10), pick from various other crafts (prices vary), or tie -dye a t-shirt! You can also enjoy the Lending Library, watch a movie, or color on our dry erase coloring boards or chalkboard.
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Jellystone Park™ shirts are $15.00 each. Bring your own shirts are $5.00 each. Price includes all supplies needed. Cash or Credit Accepted.
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Make your way over to the Craft Shack to sign up for Breakfast Delivery from a bear, a round of Zombie Survival Tag, Fishing Activity, Donut Delivery from a Bear, and Patriotic Site Decorating! Hurry, spaces are limited.
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Coloring sheets available in the Craft Shack.
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Meet in the Recreation Center for a list of items to hunt! Don't miss your chance at a prize! Be at Recreation Center at start time!
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Get outside, you never know when you might see a bear on a golf cart!
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While supplies last
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Weather permitting
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Spend some time with the whole family at movie night! This event is free. The Campfire Canteen will be selling popcorn & drinks. Don't forget to bring your favorite chair or blanket to sit on!
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May 23, 2026
Paint ceramics ($2-$30), color a drawstring bag ($10), pick from various other crafts (prices vary), or tie -dye a t-shirt! You can also enjoy the Lending Library, watch a movie, or color on our dry erase coloring boards or chalkboard.
Location: Craft Shack Heroes' Hometown: Memorial Day BashAdd to my calendar
Jellystone Park™ shirts are $15.00 each. Bring your own shirts are $5.00 each. Price includes all supplies needed. Cash or Credit Accepted.
Location: Craft Shack Heroes' Hometown: Memorial Day BashAdd to my calendar
Make your way over to the Craft Shack to sign up for Breakfast Delivery from a Bear, Fishing Activity, Donut Delivery from a Bear, Patriotic Site Decorating, or a round of Zombie Survival Tag! Hurry, spaces are limited.
Location: Craft Shack Heroes' Hometown: Memorial Day BashAdd to my calendar
Coloring sheets available in the Craft Shack.
Location: Craft Shack Heroes' Hometown: Memorial Day BashAdd to my calendar
Join us and see if you can make the biggest splash for a prize!
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Join us.
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Wear your swimwear and join us for some fun in the sun!
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Put your swim suit on and bring a water gun for tons of fun! You'll be sure to get soaked! If you are along the route feel free to grab your hose or water gun to get the wagon soaked! (Recommended to not bring electronics)
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This activity includes a Bamboo Fishing pole (hook and bobber included with pole) cup of worms, and instruction on how to properly set up your rig. This activity will create core memories for participants! Sign up in Craft Shack!
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Sign up in the Craft Shack by the day before event! $15 for the first and $9 for every additional per site. (See the JP app for Craft Shack hours)
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Weather permitting
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Sign up in the Craft Shack or show up at the event. Cost is $7 per person, per round.
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Golf carts will line up on the pond side of the street by the Rec. Center. Bicycles will line up in front of the Rec. Center
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Meet at the Recreation Center to line up for this fun parade!
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Sign-Up in the Craft Shack to participate in our Patriotic Site Decorating Contest! Prizes awarded for 1st & 2nd place. Winners will be notified Saturday night & posted on the Recreation Center Bulletin Board.
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May 24, 2026
Sign-Up for a special breakfast delivery of milk, cereal and a bear bowl! Cost is $15 for the first child & then $9 for each additional child per site. Sign ups are held in the Craft Shack. (See the JP app for Craft Shack hours)
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Paint ceramics ($2-$30), color a drawstring bag ($10), pick from various other crafts (prices vary), or tie -dye a t-shirt! You can also enjoy the Lending Library, watch a movie, or color on our dry erase coloring boards or chalkboard.
Location: Craft Shack Heroes' Hometown: Memorial Day BashAdd to my calendar
Jellystone Park™ shirts are $15.00 each. Bring your own shirts are $5.00 each. Price includes all supplies needed. Cash or Credit Accepted.
Location: Craft Shack Heroes' Hometown: Memorial Day BashAdd to my calendar
Coloring sheets available in the Craft Shack.
Location: Craft Shack Heroes' Hometown: Memorial Day BashAdd to my calendar
Join us for some fun!
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Weather permitting
Location: Jump Pad Heroes' Hometown: Memorial Day BashAdd to my calendar
Join us for some fun!
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Join us for some fun!
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Get outside, you never know when you might see a bear on a golf cart!
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Meet in font of the Recreation Center to get lined up before the parade!
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Join us for some laps around the campground!
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Join us in a friendly tournament at the Campfire Canteen!
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DJ Hubbell will be hosting Candy Bar Bingo with a fun twist! One full size candy bar = One bingo card. Limit 1 card per person. Candy bars will be for sale at the event.
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DJ Hubbell will be hosting a Dance Party! Come show us and a bear your best moves!
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May 25, 2026
Help us show our respect during the raising of the American Flag. We will hold a brief moment of silence to honor those that lost their lives serving our country, and finish the ceremony with the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Join us in making cards for troops overseas. We will be sending these cards to Cape Fear Blue Star Mothers.
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Paint ceramics ($2-$30), color a drawstring bag ($10), pick from various other crafts (prices vary), or tie -dye a t-shirt! You can also enjoy the Lending Library, watch a movie, or color on our dry erase coloring boards or chalkboard.
Location: Craft Shack Heroes' Hometown: Memorial Day BashAdd to my calendar
Jellystone Park™ shirts are $15.00 each. Bring your own shirts are $5.00 each. Price includes all supplies needed. Cash or Credit Accepted.
Location: Craft Shack Heroes' Hometown: Memorial Day BashAdd to my calendar
Coloring sheets available in the Craft Shack.
Location: Craft Shack Heroes' Hometown: Memorial Day BashAdd to my calendar
Join us for some fun!
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Come take your picture with a bear!
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While supplies last
Location: Recreation Center Heroes' Hometown: Memorial Day BashAdd to my calendar
While supplies last
Location: Recreation Center Heroes' Hometown: Memorial Day BashAdd to my calendar
Get outside, you never know when you might see a bear on a golf cart!
Location: All around park Heroes' Hometown: Memorial Day BashAdd to my calendar
One full size candy bar = One bingo card. Limit 2 cards per person. Candy bars will be for sale at the event.
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Join us as we read a bed time story to one of the bears. Feel free to wear your PJs
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