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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.

   
October 2007
Special Programs for October 2007
Fish Fry-day and Entertainment
Friday at 6 pm.  Enjoy flounder, cole slaw, French fries, and a drink, along with bingo and/or other entertainment.  $5.00 per person.  Meet at Sandy's Meet-n-Eat.  (No entertainment 10/26)

Family Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday, Oct. 9th, 16th, and 30th 7 pm
Meet us in the Recreation Building to pick up your list of questions.  The answers can be found within the campground.  Golf carts, bicycles, or cars are recommended, but not mandatory.  Prizes to winners!  No fee.    

Family Night at Dixie Stampede
Enjoy Dixie Stampede at a discounted rate on Wednesday nights.  Ocean Lakes offers a special Family Night rate only on Wednesday nights.  Seats are limited so reserve your spot at the Recreation Office no later than Tuesday at 3 pm.

Covered Dish Dinner
Thursday, October 18th at 6 pm
Bring your favorite covered dish to the Recreation Building and enjoy good food and great company.  We'll also play bingo with prizes going to winners.  No fee.  Minimum of 15 people for event to take place - please sign up in the rec. hall by noon on the day of the event.  
  
Halloween Costume Ball
Saturday, October 20th at 7 pm
Join us for a fun-filled night with a DJ, dancing, refreshments, and costume contests.  No fee.  Don't forget to wear your costume - prizes to winners of contest!

International Professional Rodeo Association
Friday October, 19th & Saturday, October 20th. Enjoy a professional rodeo sponsored by IPRA, International Professional Rodeo Association. Gates open at 6 PM, Rodeo starts at 8 PM. Rodeo is held at County Line Arena in Hemingway. For more information please call 843-558-7320.

All Star Golf Car Show
Saturday, October 20th at 10 am
Ocean Lakes All Star Golf Car Show. See unique and special golf cars. Special prices on accessories. Costume golf car parade too. Awards given to the top golf cars. If you would like to enter your special golf car, please stop by Ocean Lakes Golf Cars to enter.

Happy Halloween
Join us for a frightfully fun weekend!
10/26 - 10/28
Please see our special Halloween Activities List below for more details!
Any guest wishing to pass out treats to our little guests, please be sure to sign up in the Recreation Office. Trick-or-Treaters will be given out a list of which sites would like to participate.

Family Halloween Movie
Sunday, October 28th at 6 pm
Join us to watch "Hocus Pocus" on the big screen in the Recreation Building.  No fee.   

Please see Halloween Schedule for our special events.  

Any guest wishing to pass out treats to our little guests, please be sure to sign up in the Rec. Office.  Trick-or-Treaters will be given a list of treat friendly sites.  We will also give you a sign to put on your doors.

HALLOWEEN WEEKEND EVENTS
Join us for a frightfully fun weekend!! (Subject to change.)

Pumpkin Carving
Drop off your carved pumpkin at Sandy's Center Stage on Saturday, October 27th between 5:45 pm & 6:15 pm. Please write your name and site # on the back of your pumpkin. We will award prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd places in the following categories: Scariest, Most Original, Funniest, Best Carving. Winners will be announced during the costume contest. No fee.

Candy Corn Count
Stop by the Recreation Office from Monday, October 22nd to Saturday, October 27th at 1:00 pm to guess how many pieces of candy corn are in the container. The closest guess without going over wins a prize. Winners will be announced during the costume contest. No fee.

Halloween Hay Ride
Friday, October 26th, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The ride starts in front of the Recreation Building. When you arrive, be sure to pick up your number from the Recreation Office. Refreshments will be available on a first come, first serve basis. We will also have some coloring sheets for children. No fee.

Saturday, October 27th

South Carolina Fossil & Shell Fair
9 am - 3 pm
Scientists from the Smithsonian Institute will be on hand to identify your fossils. Fossil collectors will be displaying their fossil collections. Hands on experience with a mock dig site from the Smithsonian Institute. Explore fossils in a phosphate mine. This event is open to the public and free of charge

The Great Pumpkin Search
12 pm
Bring your family to Sandy's Center Stage to pick up a list of clues to help as you search for hidden pumpkins. We'll also have a Scavenger Hunt for your family to do as you all search for the pumpkins. We will award prizes for each pumpkin that is found, as well as prizes to the winners of the Scavenger Hunt. No fee.

Pet Costume Contest
2:30 pm
Sign up your ?friendly? pet in the Recreation Office by 11:00 am on Saturday, October 27th. The contest will be held at Sandy's Center Stage. We will award prizes in the following categories; Scariest, Most Original, Funniest, Cutest and Prettiest.

Trick or Treating
5 pm - 7 pm
Treat friendly campsites will display a distinctive Halloween sign. Signs may be picked up in the Recreation Office and let us know your site number no later than 2:30 pm on Saturday, October 27th.

Campground Carnival
7 pm - 9 pm- Join us Sandy's Meet n' East for games, crafts, music, and contests.

Sunday, October 28th
9 pm - Worship Service - Join us in the Recreation Building for Non-Denominational service performed by Kirk Lawton.
6 pm - Halloween Movie

Wednesday, October 31st
7 pm - Costume Bingo - Wear your Halloween costumes!! No fee.


South Carolina Fossil Fair
Saturday, October 27th, 9 AM to 3 PM
Scientists from the Smithsonian Institute will be on hand to identify your fossils. Fossil collectors will be displaying their fossil collections. Hands on experience with a mock dig site from the Smithsonian Institute. Explore fossils in a phosphate mine.This event is open to the public and free of charge.

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Daily/Weekly Activities for October 2007
PLEASE NOTE: Due to rallies the Recreation Activities are subject to change without notice.
Water Aerobics
Monday - Saturday, 8 am (excluding 9th, 11th, 13th, 16th, 18th, 20th, 30th).  Join our qualified instructor for a class of aerobic conditioning, toning, exercises, and movement for rehab and arthritis.  All levels are welcome.  No fee.

Exercise Class
Tuesdays (9th, 16th, 30th), Thursdays (11th, 18th) and Saturdays (13th, 20th). Held in the Recreation Building. Start your day off in a healthy way! Low impact aerobic classes are held in the Recreation Building. No fee.

Coffee and News
Monday-Friday at 9 am (excludes 1st, 8th, 10th, 15th, 17th, 26th, 29th, 31st). Start the morning with a cup of coffee and the daily news.  Newspapers available for reading.  See the printed calendar for exceptions. No fee.

Adult Mini-Golf
Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 10 am. Meet at the mini golf course for our mini golf tournament. Prizes to winners.

Family Ceramics Class
Monday-Thursday at 10 am (excludes 3rd, 4th, 22nd - 25th). Recreation Building, Room C. Class fee is $1.50 plus the costs of bisqueware.

Bingo
Monday and Wednesday nights at 7 pm in the Recreation Building. We will play 10 games with prizes going to the winners.  Limit one card per person.  No fee. No bingo on 10/3, 10/22, 10/24. Wear your Halloween Costumes to Bingo on 10/31!
Swimming - Indoor Pool Hours
Monday - Saturday . . . . 9 am - 9 pm
Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 am - 9 pm

Miniature Golf & Sandy Harbor Game Hours
(Please purchase mini-golf inside at the games counter)
Monday - Saturday . . . . 9 am - 9 pm
Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 am - 9 pm

Recreation Amenities
Shuffleboard, basketball, ping pong, volleyball, horseshoes, puzzles, books, bocce' ball, cards and board games are available for your enjoyment. All equipment may be checked out in the Recreation Office.

Walk / Run Distance Maps
Stop by the Recreation Office to pick up maps of measured distances for walking / running / jogging throughout the park. Distances marked include one, two, and three mile courses.

I.D. Wristbands
I.D. Wristbands are available in the Recreation Office and the Main Office. Guests are welcome to stop by one of these offices and pick up wristbands for their children or someone with special needs. These colorful wristbands are printed with the name of the campground on them and will help identify children or those with special needs as Ocean Lakes' campers should they become lost. Wristbands are free of charge.

Discount Show and Attraction Tickets
Discount tickets and reservations for many of the Grand Strands finest attractions are available in the Recreation Office. Tickets are available for Prestwick Golf & Country Club, Movie Theaters, Myrtle Beach Grand Prix, Legends in Concert, Alabama Theater, Dixie Stampede, Carolina Opry, Medieval Times, Ripley's Aquarium, and NASCAR speed park.

Golf at Prestwick
Contact the Recreation Office for special rates to all Ocean Lakes' guests and to make your tee time. Golf Digest, August 2004, name Prestwick one of "5 Best Kept Secret Golf Courses in America." Learn more at www.prestwickcountryclub.com.

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