Experience holiday cheer in the heart of summer at Jellystone Park™ with Yogi Bear™! Deck your campsite for the festive decorating contest, share cookies with Santa, and sing along to carols by candlelight. Join Yogi Bear™ and friends for a spectacular tree-decorating extravaganza and enjoy a jolly summer celebration full of laughter, family fun, and unforgettable memories. It's a merry event you won't want to miss!
Jul 20, 2026
Meet one of our Bear Friends. Their morning routine consists of Bear Hugs, the Pledge of Allegiance, and Yogicize. Join us!
Location: Meet at the Yogi Bear™ Statue Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Get your arts & crafts on! Choose from a variety of ceramics to paint ($)
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Meet a Bear friend for a wagon ride around the campground. We like to say "HEY!HEY!HEY!" when we pass our camping friends!
Location: Line up in front of the Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Meet our staff for a snowball toss contest
Location: Behind the Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Create your own tree slice Christmas ornament
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Join us for a foamy dance party!
Location: Foam Zone Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Make your own snow in the summer!
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Meet one of our Bear Friends for your favorite cool treat
Location: Cartoon Cafe Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Pick out your favorite Glitter Tattoo design! ($)
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Be on the lookout! You never know when you might spot Yogi Bear or one of his friends around the park!
Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Purchase a candy bar from the Camp Store and trade 1 candy bar for 1 Bingo board. Winners receive the candy!
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Join us for our movie night. Popcorn available for sale from the Recreation Staff ($)
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Jul 21, 2026
Meet one of our Bear Friends. Their morning routine consists of Bear Hugs, the Pledge of Allegiance, and Yogicize. Join us!
Location: Meet at the Yogi Bear™ Statue Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Create your own tie dye masterpiece! *Do not wear anything white or nice/new clothes, this is a messy activity!
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Santa's Elves are looking for new recruits, how fast can you wrap a present?
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Decorate your own Christmas themed cookies
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Create your own friendly reindeer ornament
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Join one of our Bear Friends for a wet & wild limbo party!
Location: Water Park Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Join us for a cozy craft session where you can build your very own snowman—no mittens required.
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Meet one of our Bear Friends for your favorite cool treat
Location: Cartoon Cafe Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Spoon, candy cane, go! Balance and dash to victory!
Location: Behind the Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
The elves are getting ready their next snowball fight, create your own snowball shooter!
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Join one of our Bear friends for s'mores and fun!
Location: Behind the Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
We have a great selection of Glow sticks available in the Camp Store! You can also decorate your bike or golf cart and follow behind the wagon creating a light parade.
Location: Line up in front of the Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Jul 22, 2026
Meet one of our Bear Friends. Their morning routine consists of Bear Hugs, the Pledge of Allegiance, and Yogicize. Join us!
Location: Meet at the Yogi Bear™ Statue Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Pick a Jellystone Park bookbag or pillowcase to decorate or choose one of our fun sand art designs
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Little hands, big holiday fun! Make handprint crafts to celebrate Christmas in July.
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Meet one of our Bear friends at the pool for a cool treat
Location: Boo Boo Pool Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Deck out your shades with festive holiday flair—glitter, felt, and fun for everyone!
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Get into the holiday spirit with fun and festive Reindeer Games—races, challenges, and laughter for everyone!
Location: Behind the Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Make your own themed snow globe
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Meet one of our Bear Friends for your favorite cool treat
Location: Cartoon Cafe Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Pick out your favorite Glitter Tattoo design! ($)
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Be on the lookout! You never know when you might spot Yogi Bear or one of his friends around the park!
Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Join us for a Silent Disco Dance Party. You are your own DJ, choose from 3 different stations on our disco headphones and dance the night away to some great tunes that only those in attendance can hear!
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Jul 23, 2026
Meet one of our Bear Friends. Their morning routine consists of Bear Hugs, the Pledge of Allegiance, and Yogicize. Join us!
Location: Meet at the Yogi Bear™ Statue Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Stuff your own Bear Friend, create a plush pillow or animal ($)
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Meet a Bear friend for a wagon ride around the campground. We like to say "HEY!HEY!HEY!" when we pass our camping friends!
Location: Line up in front of the Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Join us for a foamy dance party!
Location: Foam Zone Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Create your own personalized keepsake perfect for hanging on your tree or gifting to someone special.
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Join one of our Bear Friends for a mini dance party at the Pool! (Great Photo Op)
Location: Boo Boo Pool Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Make your own snow in the summer!
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Meet one of our Bear Friends for your favorite cool treat
Location: Cartoon Cafe Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Get your arts & crafts on! Choose from a variety of ceramics to paint ($)
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Join Santa for a photo op and story time!
Location: Bears Den Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
A wiffle ball game with a frothy twist—let the shaving cream snowball fun begin!
Location: Playground Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Purchase a candy bar from the Camp Store and trade 1 candy bar for 1 Bingo board. Winners receive the candy!
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Jul 24, 2026
Meet one of our Bear Friends. Their morning routine consists of Bear Hugs, the Pledge of Allegiance, and Yogicize. Join us!
Location: Meet at the Yogi Bear™ Statue Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Create your own tie dye masterpiece! *Do not wear anything white or nice/new clothes, this is a messy activity!
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Cool off with a frothy, festive snowball fight—no snow required!
Location: Behind the Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Make your own Santa, reindeer, or elf mask and puppets for holiday pretend play!
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Hop, laugh, and race! Join Yogi Bear™ 🐻 for a festive Santa Sack Relay—who will bounce to the finish first?
Location: Behind the Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Join us for a fun summer snowball fight craft!
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
How low can you Limbo?
Location: Water Park Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Meet one of our Bear Friends for your favorite cool treat
Location: Cartoon Cafe Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Get crafty and create something cool! Design colorful friendship bracelets, fun keychains, and snap-tastic slap bracelets to wear or share with a friend.
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Create a Christmas in July chalk masterpiece to show off to Cindy Bear!
Location: Behind the Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Holiday facts, silly laughs, and friendly competition—perfect for the whole family!
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Join us for our movie night. Popcorn available for sale from the Recreation Staff ($)
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Jul 25, 2026
Meet one of our Bear Friends. Their morning routine consists of Bear Hugs, the Pledge of Allegiance, and Yogicize. Join us!
Location: Meet at the Yogi Bear™ Statue Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Get your arts & crafts on! Choose from a variety of ceramics to paint ($)
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Meet a Bear friend for a wagon ride around the campground. We like to say "HEY!HEY!HEY!" when we pass our camping friends!
Location: Line up in front of the Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Choose one of our Christmas Crafts & pick up your letter to write to Santa!
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Join us for a foamy dance party!
Location: Foam Zone Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Santa is making a special stop at Jellystone Park! Bring the whole family to meet the jolliest guest of the season. Kids can share their Christmas wishes, snap a festive photo, and enjoy some holiday cheer with Santa himself.
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Bring a buddy & get ready for some messy fun!
Location: Behind the Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Meet one of our Bear Friends for your favorite cool treat
Location: Cartoon Cafe Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Decorate sun hats with tinsel, ornaments, and festive flair for a cool Christmas in July look
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Pick out your favorite Glitter Tattoo design! ($)
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Join us for a Silent Disco Dance Party. You are your own DJ, choose from 3 different stations on our disco headphones and dance the night away to some great tunes that only those in attendance can hear!
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Join some of our Bear friends or dancing and fun!
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Jul 26, 2026
Meet one of our Bear Friends. Their morning routine consists of Bear Hugs, the Pledge of Allegiance, and Yogicize. Join us!
Location: Meet at the Yogi Bear™ Statue Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Pick a Jellystone Park bookbag or pillowcase to decorate or choose one of our fun sand art designs
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Santa's Elves are looking for new recruits, how fast can you wrap a present?
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Make a snowflake masterpiece
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Join one of our Bear Friends for a wet & wild limbo party!
Location: Water Park Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Join us for a family fun and test your wit at the Recreation Center
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Create your own tie dye masterpiece! *Do not wear anything white or nice/new clothes, this is a messy activity!
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Meet one of our Bear Friends for your favorite cool treat
Location: Cartoon Cafe Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Be on the lookout! You never know when you might spot Yogi Bear or one of his friends around the park!
Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Little hands, big holiday fun! Make handprint crafts to celebrate Christmas in July.
Location: Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Join one of our Bear friends for s'mores and fun!
Location: Behind the Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
We have a great selection of Glow sticks available in the Camp Store! You can also decorate your bike or golf cart and follow behind the wagon creating a light parade.
Location: Line up in front of the Recreation Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar