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Ocean Lakes Family Campground has something going on everyday! We leave the calendars up all year long so you can see what kind of activities we offer when you are planning on visiting. Generally, the monthly calendars are updated a few weeks prior to the upcoming month. The activities are generated through the Recreation Department.
     
July 2008 *
Summer Activities 2008  
July is our busiest month of the year! Ocean Lakes has been a tradition in many families since 1971 when it comes the the July 4th holiday. In fact, many of our guests made their reservations for the weeks surrounding July 4th nearly 18 months in advance! This is sometimes overwhelming to new members of the Ocean Lakes' family. We encourage first timers to not be discouraged. Often things happen that cause a percentage of our guests to cancel - who knows - you may have had a vacation on July 4th with only a week's notice due to another guest's cancellation. See our cancellation policies here.

Every thing kicks into high gear during the summer months at Ocean Lakes Family Campground. June, July and part of August feature our Summer Activities calendar. You'll find something for everyone in your family - no matter the age.

Some special activities to note:

Recreation Amenities


Shuffleboard, basketball, ping pong, volleyball, horseshoes,bocceball, cards and board games are available for your enjoyment. All equipment may be checked out in the Recreation Office.

I.D. Wristbands
I.D. Wristbands are available in the Recreation Office and the Front Office

Personalized Tiles for the "Camptown Center"
Your family can leave a lasting impression on our Camptown Center which opened in March 2005 by purchasing commemorative brick. Brick pavers, to be engraved with family names and are available now! Learn more here.

Field of Dreams Camp
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008
Learn baseball tips from the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, a minor league baseball team, Class A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. Breakfast will be served and then we’re off to have a full morning of baseball camp, lunch and followed later on by a tailgate party and a baseball game to see the Pelicans live. Adults and children welcome. Cost of camp is $60 per person plus site fee which includes a shirt & hat. Tailgate and game tickets are $20 each.

10th Annual Premier Bluegrass Weekend
Friday & Saturday, August 22 & 23, 2008
Hear some of the top Bluegrass Bands featuring Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Cherry Holmes Family, The Bluegrass Strangers, Bluegrass Brothers, Kenny & Amanda Smith and more! Golf Car Poker run and other activities also planned. Wristbands are $35 each plus site fee, children 6-12 are $15, under 6- free.

 
Summer Activities Calendar 2007
 

Independence Day Celebration 2007
(Please note:  Our regular Summer Activities schedule will be modified July 1st-6th.)

Sunday, July 1st
9:00 am Worship Service
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Pool Games
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Kids Crafts
3:00 pm Adult Horseshoe Tournament
8:00 pm Gospel Concert
 
Monday, July 2nd
8:00 am                         Water Aerobics
8:30 am - 12:00pm         Kamp Starfish
9:00 am                         Adult Mini Golf Tournament
10:00 am                       Pet Celebration (See details on below)
10:00 am - 12:00 pm      Family Ceramics
10:30 am                       Jr. Mini Golf Tournament
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm       Kids Ceramics
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm         Pool Games
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm         Kids Ceramics
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm         Kids Crafts
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm         Jr. Challenges - Field Day
3:00 pm                        Fire Truck Rides
4:00 pm                        Cardboard Boat Regatta
7:00 pm                        Price is Right
8:00 pm                        Bingo
 
Please sign up in the recreation office for Patriotic Site Judging.  You must sign up no later than 2 pm on Monday, July 2nd.  We will begin judging on Tuesday, July 3rd at 6:30 pm.  We will award 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes for both annual lease sites and campsites.  The winners will be posted in the Recreation Office on Wednesday, July 4th.
 
Tuesday, July 3rd
8:00 am                        Exercise Class
8:30 am - 12:00 pm       Kamp Starfish
9:00 am                        Adult Horseshoe Tournament
10:00 am - 12:00 pm     Family Ceramics
10:30 am                      Kids Scavenger Hunt
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm       Kids Ceramics
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm         Pool Games
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm         Kids Ceramics
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm         Kids Crafts
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm         Jr. Challenges - Mind Bogglers
3:00 pm                        Fire Truck Rides
4:00 pm                        Sand sculpting Contest
6:00 pm                        Hawaiian Luau and Fire Show
 
Wednesday, July 4th
8:00 am                         Water Aerobics
8:30 am - 12:00 pm        Kamp Starfish
9:00 am                         Adult Mini Golf Tournament
10:00 am - 12:00 pm      Family Ceramics
10:30 am                       Jr. Ping Pong Tournament
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm       Kids Ceramics
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm         Pool Games
2:00 pm                        Parade Line-Up Begins
3:00 pm                        Patriotic Golf Car Parade
7:30 pm Terry Gunther at Center Stage 

Please sign up in the recreation office to participate in the Golf Car Parade.  We will assign a number to you that will need to be posted on your golf car for judging.  We will award 1st and 2nd place prizes in each of the following categories: Most Patriotic, Most Original, Funniest, Most Creative. The winners will be posted in the recreation office on Thursday, July 5th.
 
Thursday, July 5th
We could use your help!
Beach Sweep
7:30 AM at the Observation Deck
Please pitch in and help clean the beach of fireworks debris.  Last year we had over 2 tons of firework debris on the beach. Sign up in the Rec. Building. Breakfast social following beach sweep in the Rec. Building for beach sweep participants.
 
Regularly scheduled activities planned for the day.  Please see the Summer Activities Calendar.
 
Pet Celebration
Benefiting the Animal Rescue Program, NOAH
Monday, July 2, 2007 at 10 am in the Recreation Building
 
Ocean Lakes feels pets deserve their special day too!  In honor of all pets we’ve decided to have a Pet Celebration Day.  This year we will do a Pet Parade and judging will be based on the best-dressed Independence Pet.  Contest prizes include free nights of camping, and other great stuff.  All pets are $5 each to enter and all contest money will be given to Ark Animal Hospital’s Noah Program. The Noah Program relies on donations to help injured and stray animals get well and find a special family to love them. Stop by their booth and visit their pets to see if maybe your that special someone.
 
Crowd friendly pets welcome.  All pet policies apply.
Pets welcome in the Recreation Building for the Pet Celebration.
Please sign up in advance at the Rec. Office. 10 am, Recreation Building
 
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Fireworks are prohibited anywhere on Ocean Lakes Family Campground.  They are allowed on the beach, however, outside of city limits.  Ocean Lakes' beaches are considered outside city limits.
Please be aware of other guests and their campers or home sites when
shooting fireworks. Always shoot them away from the campgrounds and all buildings.  Firework trash must be picked up and please remember that quiet hours begin at 11:00 p.m. and are enforced by Horry County Police.

* Please note: All scheduled activities may be subject to change.