OPENING DAY
May 1, Thursday, 12 PM Noon
First day for seasonal & overnight camping
(seasonal camper sponsored) = A Back 40 seasonal camper will be running this activity. You are welcome to join all events and activities.
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MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND
May 10, Saturday
1 PM Kids Craft for Mom
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MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
May 24, Saturday
1 PM Kids Corn Hole
1 PM Adult Corn Hole
7 PM Beer Cap Bingo hosted by Back 40
8 PM Euchre Tournament (seasonal camper sponsored)
May 25, Sunday
9:15 AM Valley Church
1 PM Kids Cookie Decorating
7 PM Kids Movie
May 26, Monday
9-10 AM Back 40 Breakfast: pancakes,
sausage, toast ($3/person recommended donation)
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FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND
June 14, Saturday
9-11 AM Kids Fishing Tournament
11:30 AM Kids Craft for Dad
2 PM Slip-n-Slide (weather dependent)
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FRYDAY ON SATURDAY & TOUCH A TRUCK
June 21, Saturday
1-3 PM Touch a Truck
-Various trucks for kids to see & touch (seasonal camper sponsored)
4 PM Fryday on Saturday
-bring your fryer and an item to fry at the shelter house
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SUNDAYS ON SATURDAY & BUILD a BOAT/RACE
June 28, Saturday
1-3 PM Build a cardboard boat/kayak (cardboard & duct tape provided) (seasonal sponsored event)
3 PM Bring or make your favorite ice cream & toppings (seasonal camper sponsored)
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INDEPENDENCE WEEKEND
July 4, Friday
9 PM Neon Bike Decorating
9:30 PM Neon Bike/Golf Cart Parade
July 5, Saturday
1 PM Adult Corn Hole
1 PM Kids Corn Hole
3 PM Slip-n-Slide (tentative)
7 PM Beer Cap Bingo hosted by Back 40
8 PM Euchre Tournament (seasonal camper sponsored)
July 6, Sunday
9:15 AM Valley Church
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CHRISTMAS IN JULY WEEKEND
July 19, Saturday
Experience Christmas in July (seasonal camper proposal)
Campsite decorating
1 PM Holiday games for all ages (lodge)
-join a gift exchange with a twist
(bring an appropriate wrapped gift less than $5 for all ages)
7 PM A Beer Cap Bingo you don’t want to miss
8 PM A Christmas Movie in Lodge
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July 26, Saturday
Music By:
Keaton James Fout
7pm-10pm
$5/person
POKER RUN
2:30pm-5:30pm (seasonal camper sponsored)
$3/person
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SMOKED RIB COOK OFF
August 2, Saturday
4 PM Bring your best smoked ribs (seasonal camper proposal)
(Judging: on: appearance, taste, tenderness, and texture)
Please sign up for the cook off in the lodge by 9 PM Friday.
- Requires a $5 entry fee, winner takes all!
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OKTOBERFEST SAMPLING & GOLF CART RODEO
August 9, Saturday
1 PM Golf Cart Rodeo
6 PM Oktoberfest (seasonal camper proposal)
-bring brats & a German side dish
(buns, various krauts, condiments provided)
8 PM Kids Smores
In honor of National S'mores Day on Sunday
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LABOR DAY WEEKEND
August 30, Saturday
1 PM Kids Corn Hole
1 PM Adult Corn Hole
7 PM Beer Cap Bingo hosted by Back 40
8 PM Euchre Tournament (seasonal camper sponsored)
August 31, Sunday
9:15 AM Valley Church
1 PM Slip-n-Slide (tentative)
7 PM Kids Movie
September 1, Monday
9-10 AM Back 40 Breakfast: pancakes,
sausage, toast ($3/person recommended donation)
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SOUPER BOWL COOK OFF
September 20, Saturday
5 PM Bring your best soup
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TRICK-or-TREAT WEEKEND
October 4, Saturday
Visitor entry fee $5/person
1 PM Kids Hayride and Paint a Pumpkin plus Popcorn
6:30 PM Kids Costume Contest: Cutest, Scariest, Most Unique, Best Group
7:00-7:40 PM Kids Trick-or-Treat (sunset is at 7:11 PM)
DUSK - Haunted Forest (weather dependent)
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HALLOWEEN PARTY w/ DJ
October 18, Saturday
Visitor entry fee $5/person
7-10 PM Halloween Party
Costumes encouraged but not required.
Bring your favorite party food.
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CLOSING WEEKEND
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Last Day for Camping
Overnight Campers check out by 12 PM
Seasonal Campers check out by 5 PM
(seasonal camper sponsored) = A Back 40 seasonal camper will be running this activity. You are welcome to join all events and activities.