Winding River Campground ... on New Jersey's beautiful Egg Harbor River

2009 Activities Schedule

CANOEING - KAYAKING - Tubing - SCENIC TRIPS AVAILABLE

Join in our Seasonal Fishing Contest
from May 1 through Noon on September 1.
Entry fee - $5.00. Trophy & Cash Prize!
Fishing limited to our river only.

Fishing at Winding River Campground

Heated Swimming Pool at Winding River Campground

Playground at Winding River Campground


All activities are subject to change due to weather conditions and participation!

2009
April
April 24 - 26 WELCOME BACK WEEKEND
Tired of being cooped up? Take advantage of the spring weather, dust off the cobwebs, and clean up your site to start the season off right. See the store for some spring discounts. Saturday afternoon, kids meet in Rec Hall for a special on all left-over craft kits ... At night, take a break by your fire and enjoy some smores. (Kits available in the store.) Stay 2 nights and receive 20% off your stay. (Discounts can not be combined with any other offer.)
 
May
May 1 - 3 MEET - N - GREET WEEKEND
Come on out and meet your fellow campers, new and old. Kids, join us Saturday for a game of pictionary. In the evening, adults come on out for some games with wine and cheese. Enter a chance to win a “Free Visitor’s Pass.” (Must be present to win.) Stay 2 nights and receive 20% off your stay. (Discounts can not be combined with any other offers.)
May 8 - 10 MOTHER’S RETREAT WEEKEND
Treat mom to a special weekend full of events just for her. Kids come up front to make mom a special gift ($). Mom’s get ready for a pocketbook scavenger hunt. Later in the evening, see if you have what it takes to play “Let’s Make a Deal.”
May 15 - 17 SPRING FEVER WEEKEND
Would you like to have a weekend to relax? Come on over and enjoy our natural surroundings. Take a canoe or kayak ride down a wild and scenic river. Saturday kids’ activities includes a craft ($), candy bar bingo ($), and a game of kickball. Adults, come on out and enjoy a game or two of Garden Plant Bingo ($). “Campers Special Only” – Take $10.00 off a canoe or double kayak. Limit 1 special per campsite.
May 22 - 24 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
A $75.00 deposit is required for this 3 night minimum weekend. POOL OPENS! Come spend your holiday with us and begin your summer off right! Friday evening bingo ($). Saturday, join us for ceramics ($). “Horseshoes” anyone? Kids, get your list in the store for a scavenger hunt. Saturday evening, meet us in the field for a Night At the Races ($). See store for details. Sunday, relax by the pool or join us as we Tye Dye t-shirts ($). Sunday evening, grab a sundae ($) and bring your chairs up to listen to the band “Blind Lemmon Pie.”
May 29 - 31 HOOKED ON FISHING
Meet at the old fishing hole (9:30a.m. till 11a.m.). We’ll supply the bait and buckets, you bring the rod and reel. Prizes will be awarded. Later in the afternoon, kids join us for a craft ($). At dusk, grab your flashlights and get ready for a candy fish hunt.
 
June
June 5 - 7 A MAGICAL WEEKEND
It’s an Abracadabra Weekend! Kids, come on up and join us for a magical time. Saturday in the Rec Hall, come and enjoy a waffle and ice cream breakfast ($). In the afternoon, meet in the Rec Hall for a craft ($). Later in the evening, sit and watch as Joey the Magician performs a trick or two. You won’t believe your eyes. Balloon sculptures to follow.
June 12 - 14 TALENT NIGHT
Do you sing? Or maybe once thought about singing? Not sure if your ready for American Idol? Then this is the weekend for you. Kids join us in the field for a game of kickball. Then, later in the evening, grab a Root Beer Float ($) and join us by singing your favorite karaoke song.
June 19 - 21 FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND
Hey Dads ... This is your weekend! Kids make dad a gift ($). After lunch, adults rest up and get ready to play in a Horseshoe Tournament. Men, are you ready for this? There will be a Beer Scavenger Hunt. Later, come on up and buy a block or two for Horse Patty Bingo ($). “Campers Special” – Take $10.00 off a canoe or double kayak ( Limit 1 discount per site).
June 26 - 28 BIG TOP CARNIVAL WEEKEND
All you clowns, come on down and join us for a weekend of fun. Saturday activities include carnival games, clown with face painting and balloon sculptures, moon bounce ($), balloon shoot, milk bottle toss, and more.
 
July
July 2 - 6 HAPPY 4th OF JULY WEEKEND
A $75.00 deposit is required for this 3 night minimum weekend. Join us for a big banging weekend. Friday night, kids come up and join the dance party with DJ Jammin Jeff – Adults dance party to follow. Kids, Saturday, get your bike ready for our Red, White, & Blue Bike Parade. Prizes awarded. Saturday night, kids join us for candy bar bingo – adult bingo to follow. Then get your water pistols out for fun on the Wet Wagon Ride. Don’t forget to get directions for the local fireworks. Sunday, meet up front for Tye Dye T-shirts ($). In the evening, enjoy an outside movie.
July 10 - 12 DREAMS AND DRAGONS WEEKEND
Whether you’re into dragons or fairies, come on out and join us for an interesting weekend. Saturday ceramics ($). Kids and adults, young and old, come watch a science show where Andrew will tell a story of dragons and dreams as he uses fire, gas, water, and air.
July 17 - 19 IT’S 5'OCLOCK SOMEWHERE – JIMMY BUFFET
Call out of work, grab your Hawaiian outfits and margarita glass too! Join us Saturday for a craft($), scavenger hunt, lemon-sucking challenge, and Island hayride. At night, put your favorite island shirt or skirt on and enjoy all your favorite Jimmy Buffet music with “Rob Huntely.”
July 24 - 26 CHRISTMAS IN PARADISE WEEKEND
Come deck the campground with bells and holly. Don’t forget to bring your decorations for our site Christmas decorating contest. Prizes will be awarded. Get in the Christmas spirit by joining us in the Rec Hall for adult crafts ($). Meet up front where we will play some Christmas games. Later in the afternoon, take a Sleigh(ay) ride through the campground to see the festive colors. Do you have a favorite Christmas song. Join us for Christmas caroling around the campground. Hey kids, get ready for the big jolly fellow in red – “Santa.” He will be arriving on Saturday evening where he will give out free cookies and ice cream. Then stay around to make a Stuff Animal craft ($).
 
August
July 31 - August 2 PIRATE CARDBOARD REGATTA
Do you want to get a taste of what it’s like to go down with your sinking ship? If so ... Get Ready! Get Set! And sail your way down the Great Egg Harbor River. See store for more details. Sign up in the store. Join in on a pirate treasure hunt, goldfish eating contest, and more pirate games.
August 7 - 9 WET, WILD, & SMOKEY WEEKEND
Make a splash at WR, and bring your bathing suits, towel, and best water gun. Ceramics Saturday morning ($). Then hop aboard the Wet Wagon Ride where you can soak down all your fellow campers. Dry off and meet in the Rec Hall for a visit from “Smokey the Bear.” He’ll even let you try putting out a fire with his fire hose. Just when you think you’re drying off, get ready for a water balloon toss and some pool games. After dinner, there will be an evening swim for all.
August 14 - 16 JUST CHILL IN WEEKEND
Just sit back and chill! Join us Friday night for bingo. Saturday, meet in the Rec Hall for crafts ($). After dinner, come on up and build yourself a sundae ($), and join us for some Trivia Fun with “DJ Jammin Jeff.”
August 21 - 23 GREASED LIGHTNING WEEKEND
Grab your poodle skirts or leather jacket and join us for a weekend filled with a Bubble Gum blowing contest, greased egg throwing, watermelon eating, and a hot wing contest (Sign up in the store). Then come on out and listen to some music with “Vince” and his acoustic guitar while enjoying a Root Beer Float ($).
August 28 - 30 MEXICAN FIESTA WEEKEND
Grab your sombrero and join the fun at our Mexican Fiesta. It’s sure to be fantastico! Saturday, join us for a craft, scavenger hunt and hayride. Later in the evening, meet in the Rec Hall to see who makes the best salsa. See store for details. Taco dinner to follow ($). Don’t forget to sign up in the store. Come join us for bingo and win Mexican theme prizes.
 
September
September 4 - 7 LABOR DAY WEEKEND
A $75.00 deposit is required for this 3 night minimum weekend. Enjoy your last summer holiday relaxing by the pool or taking a trip down the river. Start off with ceramics ($), Saturday morning. Later in the evening, join us for our annual Chinese Auction. Sunday, come on out and participate in a scavenger hunt or take a jump or two on the moon bounce ($). After dinner, get your chairs and favorite drink ready for music by “Eddie’s Garage.”
September 11 - 13 HERO WEEKEND
Thank you to all Military, Police, Firefighters, and EMS. Join us and camp 1 night and get the second night free (Valid ID Required). Who will have the best team for flag football or who can punt a ball the farthest? Join in on some games. Later, do you have what it takes to make the best chili? Enter in our first chili cook off contest. Prizes will be awarded. See store for details. All Campers – take 20% off a two night stay. (Discounts can not be combined with any other offer.)
September 18 - 20 DERBY WEEKEND
Calling all cars ... I mean kids! Join us Saturday to decorate a wooden box car ($). Get them ready for the “Box Car Derby Race,” held later in the day. After racing is done, there will be an Ice Cream Social ($). All Campers – Take 20% off a two night stay. “Campers Special” – Rent 1 canoe or double kayak and get the second for half price. (Limit 1 discount per site.)
September 25 - 27 FALL SPECTACULAR
Welcome to Fall – experience the colors of the season as it comes to an end. Friday night Bingo. Join us for some fun fall games – Pumpkin Relays, Corn Husking Race, Pumpkin Seed Spitting, and more. Everyone, gather around Saturday night for a “Night At The Races.” All Campers – take 20% off a two night stay. “Camper Special” – Take $10.00 off a canoe or double kayak. (Discounts can not be combined with any other offer.)
 
October
October 2 - 4 HALLOWEEN FEAR FACTOR
Friday Night Bingo. Are you ready for a scary challenge? What is your level of fear? Come on out and play or just cheer on your favorite contestant. (Sign up in the store.) In the evening let the screams out and take a walk through our haunted campground. Nobody knows what will happen along the way, so keep a sharp eye open. Creatures will be lurking. (Sign up in the store.)
October 9 - 11 “FRIGHT NIGHT” WEEKEND
Come on out and join us for the last hurrah of the season! Campers, get those decorations and scary masks out and be a part of our haunted walk. Prizes will be awarded. (Extra free weekend for those who participate in the haunted weekend. Must sign up in the store.) Activities will include a hayride to pick a pumpkin ($), pumpkin painting, costume parade, and Trick or Treating. Then later that evening, beware for things that go bump in the night as you walk your way through our haunted campground. After, join us in the Rec Hall for desserts as we reveal the prizes for the winners of the decorating contest. (Volunteers needed.) Please sign up in the store.
 



Thank you to all who have participated in our activities. If there are any activities that you would like us to change or bring back next year, please contact our office. Have a safe, healthy, winter.
– The Horsey Families



Winding River Campground
6752 Weymouth Road
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-3191 / Fax: (609) 625-7460

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