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Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July! Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!

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    Get ready to unwrap the magic of the holiday season in the middle of summer with Yogi Bear™ during our spectacular Christmas in July event! Dust off those cherished Christmas decorations from the attic and transform your site into a winter wonderland. Enter our highly anticipated site decorating contest and showcase your creativity for a chance to win fabulous prizes! Share delicious cookies with Santa himself, savoring the sweet taste of holiday treats in the company of the man in the red suit. Gather around for carols by candlelight, where you'll join in a harmonious chorus, filling the air with melodic cheer. And don't forget the highlight of the festivities - tree decorating with Yogi Bear™ and his friends.

    Event Schedule

    Jul 21, 2025

    09:30 AM - 09:45 AM
    Pledge & Yogicize ��

    Good Morning Campers! Meet one of our Bear friends outside the Bear' Den for our morning routine of the Pledge of Allegiance and Yogicize!

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    10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
    Ceramics ��

    Join us at the Recreation Center and get your arts & crafts on! Choose from a variety of ceramics to paint ($)

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    11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    Hey! Hey! Hey! Ride ��

    Meet a Bear friend for a wagon ride around the campground. We like to say "HEY!HEY!HEY!" when we pass our camping friends!

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    12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
    Snowball Toss

    Sport Courts: Meet our staff for a snowball toss contest

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    01:00 PM - 01:50 PM
    Wooden Christmas Ornaments

    Recreation Center: Create your own tree slice Christmas ornament

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    02:00 PM - 02:50 PM
    Ice Cream Social ������

    Cartoon Cafe: Meet one of our Bear Friends for your favorite cool treat

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    03:00 PM - 03:50 PM
    Make your own Summer Snow

    Make your own snow in the summer!

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    04:00 PM - 04:50 PM
    Elf Present Wrapping Relay

    Basketball Court: Santa's Elves are looking for new recruits, how fast can you wrap a present?

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    05:00 PM - 05:50 PM
    Bears on the Loose! ��

    Be on the lookout! You never know when you might spot Yogi Bear or one of his friends around the park!

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    06:00 PM - 06:50 PM
    Candy Bar Bingo ����

    Recreation Center: Purchase a candy bar from the Ranger Station and trade 1 candy bar for 1 Bingo board. Winners receive the candy!

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    07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
    After Hours Pool Party⭐

    Water Zone: Come and enjoy some after hours fun! Water Zone and Activity Pool will be open until 9pm.

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    08:00 PM - 09:45 PM
    Movie Night ��

    Join us for a Christmas themed movie night. Popcorn available for sale from the Recreation Staff

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    Jul 22, 2025

    09:30 AM - 09:45 AM
    Pledge & Yogicize ��

    Good Morning Campers! Meet one of our Bear friends outside the Bear' Den for our morning routine of the Pledge of Allegiance and Yogicize!

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    10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
    Tie Dye ��

    Join us at the Recreation Center and create your own tie dye masterpiece! *Do not wear anything white or nice/new clothes, this is a messy activity!

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    11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    Christmas Photo Scavenger Hunt

    Recreation Center: bring a camera & get ready for the hunt!

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    12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
    Decorate your own Melted Snowman Cookies ��

    Recreation Center: decorate your own Christmas themed cookies

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    01:00 PM - 01:50 PM
    Reindeer Ornament

    Recreation Center: Create your own friendly reindeer ornament (Free)

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    02:00 PM - 02:50 PM
    Jingle Bell Wet & Wild Limbo ��

    Sports Court: Join one of our Bear Friends for a wet & wild limbo party!

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    03:00 PM - 03:50 PM
    Parents vs Kids Water Wars!

    Kids this is your chance to drench your parents! Bring your own water gun, we will have a few to share!

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    04:00 PM - 04:50 PM
    Keychains & Friendship Bracelets ��

    Recreation Center: Join us for friendship bracelets and keychain making, share with your new camping friends! ($1)

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    05:00 PM - 05:50 PM
    Holly Jolly Parade ��⭐️

    Playground: Meet with your decorated bikes and golf carts for our Christmas in July Parade around the Park.

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    06:00 PM - 06:50 PM
    Family Trivia Night!

    Join us for a family fun and test your wit at the Recreation Center

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    07:00 PM - 07:50 PM
    TEENS: Capture the Flag

    Ages 13+ join staff at the Volleyball Court

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    08:00 PM - 08:50 PM
    Campfire and S'mores! ��

    Join one of our Bear friends at our community fire ring for s'mores and fun!

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    09:00 PM - 09:45 PM
    Glow Stick Wagon Ride ��

    We have a great selection of Glow sticks available in the Ranger Station! You can also decorate your bike or golf cart and follow behind the wagon creating a light parade.

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    Jul 23, 2025

    09:30 AM - 09:45 AM
    Pledge & Yogicize ��

    Good Morning Campers! Meet one of our Bear friends outside the Bear' Den for our morning routine of the Pledge of Allegiance and Yogicize!

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    10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
    Sand Art��

    Join us at the Recreation Center for a splash of colorful fun. Choose a fun sand art design or a spin art frisbee ($)

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    11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    Wooden Snowflake Crafts

    Recreation Center: make a snowflake masterpiece (free)

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    12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
    Pizza Party����

    Cartoon Cafe: Pre-registration required! Pizza served on a souvenir frisbee, drink choice: juice or water. $ Hang out for photos with one of our Bear friends!

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    01:00 PM - 01:50 PM
    Christmas in July Snow globe

    Recreation Center: make your own themed snow globe

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    02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
    Reindeer Games

    Sports Courts: Compete in our Reindeer Games!

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    03:00 PM - 03:50 PM
    Wet & Wild Wagon Ride

    Get ready for a super soaker wagon ride! Limited squirt guns available.

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    04:00 PM - 04:50 PM
    Glitter Tattoos ��

    Recreation Center: Pick out your favorite Glitter Tattoo design!

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    05:00 PM - 05:50 PM
    Bears on the Loose! ��

    Be on the lookout! You never know when you might spot Yogi Bear or one of his friends around the park!

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    06:00 PM - 06:50 PM
    Candy Bar Bingo ������

    Recreation Center: Purchase a candy bar from the Ranger Station and trade 1 candy bar for 1 Bingo board. Winners receive the candy!

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    07:00 PM - 07:50 PM
    Snowball Kickball

    Behind Lakeside Lodge: join us for our frozen version of kickball!

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    08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
    Rockin Around the Christmas Tree Silent Disco⭐️

    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!

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    Jul 24, 2025

    09:30 AM - 09:45 AM
    Pledge & Yogicize ��

    Good Morning Campers! Meet one of our Bear friends outside the Bear' Den for our morning routine of the Pledge of Allegiance and Yogicize!

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    10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
    Colortime Crafts ��

    Join us at the Recreation Center and decorate your choice of Jellystone Park Souvenir Crafts ($)

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    11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    Hey! Hey! Ride ��

    Meet a Bear friend for a wagon ride around the campground. We like to say "HEY!HEY!" when we pass our camping friends!

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    12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
    Snowball Slip & Slide

    Sports Courts: Join us for some fun with our summer snow!

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    01:00 PM - 01:50 PM
    Summertime Santa Crafts⭐️

    Recreation Center: Choose one of our Christmas Crafts & pick up your letter to write to Santa!

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    02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
    Selfies with Cindy Bear��

    Bears Den: Join Cindy Bear for a selfie session. Get your photo printed and make a keychain for a fun souvenir ($)

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    03:00 PM - 03:50 PM
    Ceramics ��

    Join us at the Recreation Center and get your arts & crafts on! Choose from a variety of ceramics to paint ($)

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    04:00 PM - 04:50 PM
    Ice Cream Social ������

    Cartoon Cafe: Meet one of our Bear Friends for your favorite cool treat

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    05:00 PM - 05:50 PM
    Make your own Summer Snow

    Make your own snow in the summer!

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    06:00 PM - 06:50 PM
    Story Time with Santa ����

    Join Santa Clause at our Pavilion for a photo op and story time!

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    07:00 PM - 07:50 PM
    Family Trivia Night!

    Join us for a family fun and test your wit at the Recreation Center

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    08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
    TEENS: Glow in the Dark Tag

    Ages 13+ join us at the Sports Courts

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    Jul 25, 2025

    09:30 AM - 09:45 AM
    Pledge & Yogicize ��

    Good Morning Campers! Meet one of our Bear friends outside the Bear' Den for our morning routine of the Pledge of Allegiance and Yogicize!

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    10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
    Tie Dye ��

    Join us at the Recreation Center and create your own tie dye masterpiece! *Do not wear anything white or nice/new clothes, this is a messy activity!

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    11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    Christmas Photo Scavenger Hunt

    Recreation Center: bring a camera & get ready for the hunt!

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    12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
    Christmas In July Bear Photo Op ��

    Join our Bear Friends for a Christmas in July themed photo op.

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    01:00 PM - 01:50 PM
    Shaving Cream Snowball Fight!

    Playground: Bring a buddy & get ready for some messy fun!

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    02:00 PM - 02:50 PM
    Snowball Shooters

    Recreation Center: the elves are atomizing their next snowball fight, create your own snowball shooter!

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    03:00 PM - 03:50 PM
    Tree Decorating��

    Join Boo Boo in our Christmas Tree Decorating Relay

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    04:00 PM - 04:50 PM
    Keychain & Friendship Bracelets ��

    Recreation Center: Join us for friendship bracelets and keychain making, share with your new camping friends! ($1)

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    05:00 PM - 05:30 PM
    Bears on the Loose! ��

    Be on the lookout! You never know when you might spot Yogi Bear or one of his friends around the park!

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    06:00 PM - 06:50 PM
    Candy Bar Bingo ������

    Recreation Center: Purchase a candy bar from the Ranger Station and trade 1 candy bar for 1 Bingo board. Winners receive the candy!

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    07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
    After Hours Pool Party⭐

    Water Zone: Come and enjoy some after hours fun! Water Zone and Activity Pool will be open until 9pm.

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    08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
    Movie Night ��

    Join us for a Christmas themed movie night. Popcorn available for sale from the Recreation Staff

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    Jul 26, 2025

    09:30 AM - 09:45 AM
    Pledge & Yogicize ��

    Good Morning Campers! Meet one of our Bear friends outside the Bear' Den for our morning routine of the Pledge of Allegiance and Yogicize!

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    10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    Ceramics ��

    Join us at the Recreation Center and get your arts & crafts on! Choose from a variety of ceramics to paint ($)

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    11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    Reindeer Games

    Sports Courts: Compete in our Reindeer Games!

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    12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
    Pizza Party����

    Cartoon Cafe: Pre-registration required! Pizza served on a souvenir frisbee, drink choice: juice or water. $ Hang out for photos with one of our Bear friends!

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    01:00 PM - 01:50 PM
    Summertime Santa Crafts⭐️

    Recreation Center: Choose one of our Christmas Crafts & pick up your letter to write to Santa!

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    02:00 PM - 02:40 PM
    Ice Cream Social ������

    Cartoon Cafe: Meet one of our Bear Friends for your favorite cool treat ($4-$8)

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    03:00 PM - 03:50 PM
    Wet & Wild Wagon Ride

    Get ready for a super soaker wagon ride! Limited squirt guns available.

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    04:00 PM - 04:50 PM
    Face Painting & Glitter Tattoos ��

    Recreation Center: Pick out your favorite Glitter Tattoo design!

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    05:00 PM - 05:45 PM
    Holly Jolly Parade ��⭐️

    Playground: Meet with your decorated bikes and golf carts for our Christmas in July Parade around the Park.

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    06:00 PM - 06:45 PM
    Story Time with Santa ����

    Join Santa Clause at our Rec Center for a photo op and story time!

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    07:00 PM - 07:50 PM
    Snowball Kickball

    Behind Lakeside Lodge: join us for our frozen version of kickball!

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    08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
    Rockin Around the Christmas Tree Silent Disco⭐️

    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!

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    Jul 27, 2025

    09:30 AM - 09:45 AM
    Pledge & Yogicize ��

    Good Morning Campers! Meet one of our Bear friends outside the Bear' Den for our morning routine of the Pledge of Allegiance and Yogicize!

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    10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    Sand Art & Spin Art ��

    Join us at the Recreation Center for a splash of colorful fun. Choose a fun sand art design or a spin art frisbee ($)

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    11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
    Farewell Bears ��

    Bears Den: Make sure to give the bears extra hugs! They'll miss you

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    12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
    Decorate your own Melted Snowman Cookies ��

    Recreation Center: decorate your own Christmas themed cookies

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    01:00 PM - 01:50 PM
    Wooden Snowflake Crafts

    Recreation Center: make a snowflake masterpiece (free)

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    02:00 PM - 02:50 PM
    Jingle Bell Wet & Wild Limbo ��

    Sports Court: Join one of our Bear Friends for a wet & wild limbo party!

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    03:00 PM - 03:50 PM
    Elf Present Wrapping Relay

    Basketball Court: Santa's Elves are looking for new recruits, how fast can you wrap a present?

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    04:00 PM - 04:50 PM
    Tie Dye ��

    Join us at the Recreation Center and create your own tie dye masterpiece! *Do not wear anything white or nice/new clothes, this is a messy activity!

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    05:00 PM - 05:30 PM
    Bears on the Loose! ��

    Be on the lookout! You never know when you might spot Yogi Bear or one of his friends around the park!

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    06:00 PM - 06:45 PM
    Candy Bar Bingo ����

    Recreation Center: Purchase a candy bar from the Ranger Station and trade 1 candy bar for 1 Bingo board. Winners receive the candy!

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    07:00 PM - 07:50 PM
    Campfire and S'mores! ��

    Join one of our Bear friends at our community fire ring for s'mores and fun!

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    08:00 PM - 08:50 PM
    Bear Steppin' ⭐

    Join us at the Rec Center and learn some line dances!

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    09:00 PM - 09:50 PM
    Glow Stick Wagon Ride ��

    We have a great selection of Glow sticks available in the Ranger Station! You can also decorate your bike or golf cart and follow behind the wagon creating a light parade.

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