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Charles Mill Labor Day Weekend
August 30 - September 2
Friday, August 30
6-7:30pm Traveling Craft for Kids – Keep a look out for program staff traveling through the campsites passing out a fun kids’ craft kit, and selling glow items!
7:30-8:30pm Family BINGO – Bring a $2 prize in a bag and join in the fun at the Messerly Recreation Center!
8:30-9:30pm Family Game Time – Play “What I would do for a Klondike bar?” at the Messerly Center. For all ages!
Saturday, August 31
10-11am Pancake Breakfast – Enjoy pancakes, eggs, coffee, fruit, and donuts at the Messerly Recreation Center. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. $5 suggested donation.
11:30am Flower Arrangement Craft for Adults – Make a beautiful bouquet in a vase at the Messerly Recreation Center. All instruction and materials provided. $8 each, register online at www.MWCD.org/tickets
12:30-2pm Traveling Craft and Nature Activity – Look for program staff traveling around the park and learn about animal tracks and grab a craft kit for kids!
1-4pm Poker Paddle – Paddle around the lake to collect poker chips to compete for the best poker hand! Rent a boat or bring your own! Includes gate fee. Registration required at www.MWCD.org/tickets
2-3pm Cornhole Tournament for Adults – The tournament will take place in Main Camp by the shuffleboard courts. The cost is $5 per team of two and registration starts at 2pm. First and second-place teams will receive a prize.
3 pm Water Games – Meet near the Eagle Point pool to have some fun with water. For ages 6-12.
3:15-5:30pm Football Fun – Take in the college football game with friends and snacks at the Messerly Recreation Center.
4-4:30pm Traveling Pup Snacks – The program staff and Gator will be driving around the campground to pass out doggie treats to all four-legged friends in Main Camp.
4–5pm Cornhole for Kids – Kids ages 7-14 are invited to the Eagle Point Shelter Area to play cornhole! Prizes will be given to first and second-place winners.
7-9pm LIVE Music at the Marina – Relax at the lake with live music at Charles Mill Marina.
Sunday, September 1
10:15am Non-denominational Church Service – All are welcome to participate in this church service at Messerly Recreation Center.
11:30am-1pm Craft Time for Adults – Prepare for the holidays by making a Halloween and Christmas craft at the Messerly Recreation Center.
2-3pm T-shirt Tie Dye – Tie-dye a shirt at Eagle Point near the shelter. Sizes are first come, first served. $10 each, cash only.
3:30-4pm Bubble Fun – Do you love bubbles? Head to the Eagle Point Shelter Area to blow as many bubbles as you can. For ages 4-12.
3:30-4pm Golf Cart Poker Run – Meet at the Messerly Recreation Center for the last poker run of the year! Prizes for the top two hands. $5 cash per hand, cash only.
4-5pm Photo Scavenger Hunt – Head to Eagle Point Shelter Area for directions on how to play this photo scavenger hunt. For all ages!
7–8pm Build Your Own Sundae – Come to the Messerly Recreation Center to turn ice cream, granola, toppings, candy, whipped cream, and more into your customized sundae. Suggested donations is $2.