2010 Activities Calendar

April 16 - 18: Spring Cleanup Weekend

HELP SPRUCE UP PARK FOR 2010 – 40TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON – Saturday night free with a pre-paid Friday night and a commitment to work Saturday. Mention Clean Up when reserving. Participants receive free pancake breakfast and dinner on Saturday.

April 23 – 25: Spring Eggtravaganza

This is an egg-citing weekend of crafts, games and spring hats. Saturday nite dessert and hat show.

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April 30 - May 2: Wake up the bears!!

It’s time to wake up the bears for another fun filled summer. FREE FRISBEE at check-in with a two-nite pre-paid reservation. (Limited 1 per reservation) Kids pots & pan parade to wake up Yogi Bear and Boo Boo™. Crafts and games for everyone. Check out Month of May Special.

May 7 – 9: Mother's Day Weekend

We’ll help you pamper Mom this weekend. Kids will make Mom a gift, play Mom & Me games. Sign up Mom for World’s Greatest Mom Contest. Sunday FREE breakfast for Mom with minimum of one paid adult breakfast at the snack bar, when accompanied by family.

MAY 14 – 16 Emergency Response Weekend

Sheriff, police, EMT, active military 10% discount on all sites and rental units for all those who keep us safe (valid ID required).

May 21 – 23: Open House

This weekend we invite the general public to tour the park and take part in special activities for adults and children. “Crafty” campers are invited to join other crafters for a second annual craft show. Advance signup required. Leave unit on site set up and ready for a fun-filled Memorial Weekend.

May 29 - 31: MEMORIAL WEEKEND (3-nite minimum)

Bicycle Rodeo (Oswego County Traffic Safety Board) crafts, lite stick and bicycle parades, site decorating contest, bingo, tie dying, tournaments, dance party and more. Make reservations for May 29 – 31 and leave unit on site (unplugged from elect.) ready for fun next weekend.

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June 4 – 6: Kids are Special

Yogi Bear, Boo Boo and their little friends will celebrate their birthdays together with one BIG party. Kids will make birthday cards and hats for the Cake & Punch Party. Gifts brought to the party will be given to the pediatric oncology unit of University Hospital.

June 11 – 13: Jellystone Race Weekend

This weekend will provide racing opportunities for kids and adults – build then race a cardboard boxcar; boat races; field races and “horse races”.

June 18 – 20: Father's Day

It’s Dad’s turn to get some extra special treatment. Kids will make a gift for dad, Dad & Me games and mini-golf tournament other fun games. Sign up Dad for World’s Greatest Dad Contest.

June 25 – 27: Chocolate Extravaganza

Chocolate – Chocolate – Chocolate!!! We’ll have chocolate slip and slide, chocolate tug-o-war, candy bar bingo, chocolate kiss contest, chocolate fingerpainting and more. Enjoy Sat. nite bingo and chocolate desserts and sundaes ($). Be sure to bring old clothes for this messy, fun weekend.

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JULY 2 – 5: INDEPENDENCE WEEKEND (3-nite minimum)

CELEBRATE OUR NATION’S BIRTHDAY AND OUR 40th ANNIVERSARY – 7/1/70 – 7/1/10 with Yogi Bear and Boo Boo. Bicycle decorating and parade, red, white and blue tie dying, lite stick parade, patriotic site decorating contest, AND SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY ACTIVITIES.

July 9 - 11: Yogi's Olympics

Fun games and events for the entire family. Opening and medal ceremonies (sign up to be a part of the torch relay. Track & Field, single and team competition and any other events Yogi favors. Saturday Sunrise Walk.

July 16 – 18: Under the Sea/Pirates Weekend

This fun weekend includes boat races, walking the plank with Pirate Yogi Bear, face painting, fabric coloring/ceramics ($), water gun fights, more games and movies.

July 23 – 25: Christmas in July

Bring your Christmas decorations for our annual site-decorating contest. We’ll celebrate with lite stick caroling, crafts and cookie decorating. Santa will join Yogi Bear and Boo Boo for a Christmas party on Saturday night. Please bring a small wrapped gift (under $5) for your child to receive from Santa or purchase one from the Jellystone Gift Shop. Make reservations early for this weekend.

July 30 - August 1: Mardi Gras Weekend

The Krewe of Yogi Bear is throwing a big party this weekend. Bring your bikes, wagons or strollers to decorate and join the floats for the big parade. Kids will trim masks during craft time. There will be lots of bead throwing – bring your own or purchase them in the store.

Marissa had a great time at one of our previous Mardi Gras events. Read her story »

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August 6 – 8: Hawaiian Weekend

Bring your favorite bright colored Hawaiian shirts and grass skirts and party with Yogi Bear for a party. g. There will be crafts, sand castle building, beach ball volleyball, coconut bowling and more.

August 13 - 15: Nostalgia/Corn Roast Weekend

Brush up on 50s/80s trivia, pack up the family and join us for a great weekend of games, music and fun. Sign up for the talent show– all ages. Saturday nite’s highlight is the annual FREE corn roast (hot dogs, hamburgers & other foods available ($).

August 20 – 22: Dinosaur Weekend

Our GIANT Weekend. Flashlight dinosaur egg hunt, dinosaur cookie decorating, dinosaur crafts, movies, and games will make a big, fun time.

August 27 - 31: Wet & Wild Weekend

Join us for lots of wet and fun competition – water gun battle, water balloon volleyball, lots of water relay games will provide fun for all the family.

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SEPTEMBER 3 – 6: LABOR DAY WEEKEND – (3-nite minimum)

The last big weekend before school starts so let’s fill it with horseshoes, bingo, duck races, volleyball, crafts, ceramics ($), tie dying ($) and a dance party with Yogi Bear. Make reservations for next week and leave your unit (unplugged) on site for free.

September 10 – 12: Safari Weekend

We’ll make African Masks, wild animal face painting and have a wild animal parade. There will games, tye dying, color time fabric coloring, ceramics and more fun for a great weekend.

September 17 - 19: Halloween I
September 24 – 26: Halloween II
October 1 - 3: Halloween III

Join Yogi Bear & Boo Boo for trick and treats, pumpkin decorating, wagon rides, costume parade through the park, trick or treating, site decorating for prizes and movies. Take a tour through this year’s haunted experience. Yogi Bear will host a special Halloween party activities for our little friends.

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OCTOBER 8 - 10: COLUMBUS WEEKEND & HALLOWEEN IV (3 night minimum)

It’s the last long weekend of the season. Join us for another Halloween like the ones above (well almost, there may be a few more surprises. Say goodnight to Yogi Bear and Boo Boo as they go into hibernation.

October 16 - 18: Thanksgiving Weekend

Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Dinner. We’ll roast the turkey and fix the trimmings ($) you bring the desserts to share. Reservations required. Check out the big sales throughout the store.

October 23 - 25 Souper Saturday

Last weekend of season. Pay site fee for one night get second night free for a family of four with advance prepaid reservation made at least 7 days prior to arrival. Must ask for the Anniversary Special when making reservation. SOUPER SUPPER on Saturday nite – Share a pot of your favorite soup and we’ll provide the crusty bread and beverage.

Visiting Local Attractions

Don't miss an opportunity to take in the nearby Salmon River Falls (Pictured right).

Follow this to our list of local attractions. »

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