Fall Campout

Cowan Lake State Park    October 17-18, 2008

 

Caesar Creek—Indian Summer Campout

 

Please visit one of our regional parks, Caesar Creek State Park, on October 3-4, 2008, for their Indian Summer Campout.  Schedule available in the Camp Office.  

 

Friday, Oct. 17, 2008

 

4:00pm             Commissary:  Come buy a ticket in the commissary to receive bean soup and cornbread, served on the back patio.

8:00pm             Movie:  Come see the Wizard of Oz and enjoy free popcorn at the Amphitheater.

9:00pm             Campsite Judging Begins, Categories are:  Scariest, Best Use of Lights, Best Special Effects, and Scariest Haunted House.  Winners will be announced on the Big Stage and posted at the Commissary and Camp Office on Saturday at Noon.

 

Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008

 

All Day             Cornhole Boards:  Available all day next to the Naturalist Cabin.

8:00am             Commissary:  Come in for Breakfast.

10:00-6:30pm    ***COME VISIT THE DISPLAYS SET-UP IN THE PARKING LOT NEXT TO THE NATURALIST CABIN.  DISPLAYS WILL INCLUDE: 

TOM RAPER RV’S, GANDER MOUNTAIN, SOUTH SHORE MARINA, WILMINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT, CLINTON COUNTY D.A.R.E. PROGRAM, AND THE DIVISION OF WATERCRAFT.

10:00-12:00pm  Kid Games:  Enjoy old and new favorites- egg toss, predator and prey, balloon-pop tag, corn relay, sack races, and more!

10:00-12:00pm  Demonstration of Flint Knapping:  Arrowheads

12:00-4:00pm    Horse Drawn Wagon Rides:  Pick-up and Drop-off at the dump station.

1:00pm             Family Craft Time:  Make and take your own Cornhusk Dolls—bring your own chair and meet by the Shelter House (scissors, string, and cornhusks provided).

2:00-4:00pm      Live Music:  Come enjoy Bluegrass music on the Big Stage.

3:00-4:00pm      K-9 Demonstration:  Meet behind the naturalist cabin to see a K-9 Unit in action.

4:30-6:00pm      Trick-or-Treat in the campground.

9:00pm             Night Hike:  Meet at the Naturalist Cabin and don’t forget your flashlight.

 

Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008

 

8:00am             Commissary:  Come in for Breakfast

Due to Commissary being a seasonal operation, some items may not be available for purchase.  Sorry for any inconvenience.

9:00am             Worship Service:  Available at the Shelter House

           

 

***SPECIAL NOTE FOR ALL CAMPGROUND GUESTS AND VISITORS:  DUE TO THE POPULARITY OF THE FALL CAMPOUT TRICK-OR-TREAT PROGRAM, ALL VISITORS TO THE CAMPGROUND WILL BE REQUIRED TO PURCHASE A $5.00 DAILY VEHICLE PASS.  ONCE THE CAMPGROUND HAS REACHED THE MAXIMUM PARKING CAPACITY, ALL INCOMING VEHICLES WILL NOT BE PERMITTED VEHICULAR ACCESS TO THE CAMPGROUND BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 4:30-6:00PM.  PLEASE BE AWARE THAT RESTROOM FACILITIES WILL BE CLOSED FROM 2:30-8:00PM, IN THE CAMPGROUND AREA, DUE TO HIGH VOLUME WATER AND SEWAGE USAGE LAST YEAR.  PORTABLE RESTROOM FACILITIES WILL BE IN PLACE FOR USE AT THIS TIME.  PLEASE BE AWARE OF THIS PROCEDURE AND PLAN WITH YOUR GUESTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS IN ADVANCE.  THANK YOU!!!

 

 

Cowan Lake State Park

1750 Osborn Rd

Wilmington, OH 45177

Park Office:  (937) 382-1096

Camp Office:  (937) 383-3751

www.ohiostateparks.org