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April 17, 18 & 19
Outdoor Adventures Lakeshore Resort
4392 N. Irish Road
Davison, MI 48243
Check In: Anytime / Check Out: Anytime

Sites: $30 Water & Electric

Activities: Paddle boats, mini golf, tennis courts, indoor pool/sauna/Jacuzzi, game room.

CAMPGROUND RULES FOR DOG OWNERS
For those of you, who own a dog that appears on the list below, please be advised that you may bring your dog to the Park with the following conditions:
  • You carry $300,000.00 in liability insurance
  • Any dog with a history of biting will not be accepted
  • You must have up-to-date shot records.
List of EXCLUDED breeds of dog in this policy are:
  • Wolf & Wolf Hybrids
  • Huskies
  • Dalmatians
  • Airedales
  • Great Danes
  • Alaskan Malamutes
  • Staffordshire Terriers
  • Siberian Huskies
  • Chow
  • Doberman Pinschers
  • Pit Bull Terriers
  • Rottweiler
  • Akita
  • Mastiff
  • German Shepard
  • Presa Canario


Club Sponsored Activities
Friday
8:00 to 9:30 Welcome Wagon
"Bagnall Supprise

Saturday
10:00 General Meeting
At the Club House Dome
National Rally Meeting
??? Pre-Teens and Preps
Hawaiian Themed Pool Party
(Adult required for participation)
11:30 Teens
Trip to Sloan Museum in Flint
5:00 Dinner Sloppy Joes & Chips
At the Club House Dome
A - M Please bring a Side Dish or Salad
O - Z Please bring a Dessert
7:00 Entertainment
Brown Bag Bingo
At the Club House Dome
***Please bring an item of $2.00 in a brown paper bag for each player.
*** If children are playing, please bring a 'child appropriate' item in a brown paper bag of $2.00 for each child. Please label bag 'CHILD'.

Sunday
No Club Breakfast
May 15, 16 & 17
Frankenmuth Jellystone Park
1339 Weiss Street
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
(989) 652-6668
http://www.campsmore.com/
Check In: 1:00 / Check Out: 1:00

Sites: $41 for water & electric site.
Activities: Indoor pool, hot tub, Miniature Golf, Playground, Game Room, Snack Bar, Located a short walk from Downtown Frankenmuth.

Small fires are permitted in contained off the ground units. Emerald Ash Borer bugs along with other tree diseases causes Jellystone Park to prohibit bringing firewood into the park.

Pets are welcome and the following apply:

  • Must be constrained (leash or chain) if left outside the trailer.
  • Are to be on a six-foot leash when walking them.
  • Owner must clean-up after their pet.
  • No barking.

Local Attractions: Historic Frankenmuth, Bronners Christmas store, RiverPlace.


Club Sponsored Activities
Friday
8:00 to 9:30 Welcome Wagon
"Cheesecakes" by the Greenia's At the Recreation Hall

Saturday
10:00 General Meeting
National Meeting
At the Pavillion
12:00? Pre-Teens and Preps
Yogi's Miniature Golf
11:30? Teen
Shopping at Birch Run
5:00 Dinner
SURPRISE by Agodorny/Kargel
A - M Bring a Dessert
N - Z Bring a Salad or Side Dish
7:00? Adult Entertainment
There is NO planned evening entertainment.
The World Expo of Beer is this weekend in Heritage Park at the pavilion in downtown Frankenmuth.
There are also many other attractions and activities to do in downtown Frankenmuth.

Sunday
8:30 to 9:30 Breakfast
Omelets made to order
June 19, 20, & 21
Tri-Lake Trails
219 Lyon Lake Road
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-2297
Check In: 2:00 pm / Check Out: 2:00 pm

Sites: $28 per night with water and electric

Activities:
3 Lakes, Fishing, Boating, Swimming, Hiking Trails, Playground, FREE Miniature Golf, Saturday Hayrides, Shuffleboard


Club Sponsored Activities
Friday
8:00-9:30 Welcome Wagon
"Ice Cream Sandwich Sundaes"

Saturday
10:00 General Meeting
??:?? Teens, Pre-Teens and Preps
Fishing at the lake
Parents participation encouraged
10am to 4pm "School's Out" Party for
kids.
At Cornwell's Turkeyville
Come to enjoy sweet treats, games, crafts and moon walks all helping bring you into summer.
Some free, some ($) Lots of fun for kids!!!
5:30 Dinner For those NOT attending the Dinner Theater
Pizza, Salad & Breadsticks
Bring a Dessert??
6:00 Turkey Dinner For those attending the
Dinner Theater
At Cornwell's Turkeyville
8:00 TheatreChurch Basement Ladies
At Cornwell's Turkeyville

Sunday
8:30-9:30 Breakfast
Continental Style
July 13, 14, 15, & 16 (National)
Lake Huron Campground
2353 Lakeshore Drive
Port Sanilac, MI 48419
(866) 360-2267
http://www.lakehuroncampground.com/
Check In: 3:00 pm / Check Out: 2:00 pm

Sites: $38.70 full hookup, including cable.

Activities: Free Cable TV, swimming & fishing on our 20 acre private lake, heated outdoor pool, arcade, playground, arts & crafts, bike & boat rental, fitness center, nature trails

Pets are welcome and the following apply:
  • Maximum of 2 pets per site.
  • Aggressive breeds such as Pit Bulls, Dobermans, Rottweilers, or German Shepherds are not allowed into the campground.
  • All pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet in length when outside the camper. Pets must be attended at all times even when tied up.
  • Pet waste must be immediately picked up and properly disposed of in a plastic bag.
  • Animals are not allowed on the beach, in the pool area or in any of the buildings including the cabins.

Local Attractions: Golf, diving, boating, great beaches, fishing charters, antiquing, museums, petroglyphs


Club Sponsored Activities
Sunday
8:00 pm Campfire

Monday
8:00-10:00 am Hospitality and Registration
Donuts and Coffee
Book exchange
10:00-11:00 Area Activity List and Discussion
11:00-Noon Teen, Pre-teen & Preps
Candy Bar Bingo
Noon-12:30 Dearborn Committee Meeting
Noon-6:00 Activities
(Lunch & Dinner on your own)
6:00 Flag Games
8:00 Camp Fire & Sugar Corn

Tuesday
8:00am-5:00pm Activities on your own
10:00-11:00 Wagon Masters Meeting
Noonish Golf Scrambles
At area course
5:00 Dinner
On your own
6:00 Flag Games
8:00 Camp Fire & Sugar Corn

Wednesday
8:00am-5:00pm Activities on your own
10:00-2:00 Dealership Tour
Northgate Ford - Behind the scenes
3:00-4:00 Silk Screening
5:00 Unit Dinners
7:00 Flag Games
9:00 Campfire

Thursday
8:00-9:30 Breakfast
Pancakes
9:30am-5:00pm Activities on your own
5:00 Dinner
Raffle & Presentation of Awards
8:00-11:00 DJ and Dancing
July 17, 18, & 19
Lake Huron Campground
2353 Lakeshore Drive
Port Sanilac, MI 48419
(866) 360-2267
http://www.lakehuroncampground.com/
Check In: 1:00 pm / Check Out: 1:00 pm

Sites: $38.70 full hookup, including cable.

Activities: Free Cable TV, swimming & fishing on our 20 acre private lake, heated outdoor pool, arcade, playground, arts & crafts, bike & boat rental, fitness center, nature trails

Pets are welcome and the following apply:
  • Maximum of 2 pets per site.
  • Aggressive breeds such as Pit Bulls, Dobermans, Rottweilers, or German Shepherds are not allowed into the campground.
  • All pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet in length when outside the camper. Pets must be attended at all times even when tied up.
  • Pet waste must be immediately picked up and properly disposed of in a plastic bag.
  • Animals are not allowed on the beach, in the pool area or in any of the buildings including the cabins.

Local Attractions: Golf, diving, boating, great beaches, fishing charters, antiquing, museums, petroglyphs


Club Sponsored Activities
Friday
8:00-9:30 Welcome Wagon
"Ice Cream Sundaes"

Saturday
10:00 General Meeting
11:30 Preps and Pre-Teens
Water Balloon Fun
Meet at the Alexander's trailer
1:00 Teen Fund Raiser"
Bake Sale / Themed Basket Auction
3:00 Teen Activity
Banana Bike Rental
Meet at Alexander's trailer
5:30 Dinner
Spagetti and Meatballs
With Garlic Bread
A-Pe Bring a Salad or Side dish
Ph-Z Bring a Desert
7:00 Entertainment
"Teen Surprise"

Sunday
8:30-9:30 Breakfast
Another Surprise by the Teens
August 21, 22, & 23
Groveland Oaks
14555 Dixie Highway
Holly, MI 48442
(734) 384-4700
http://www.oakgov.com/parksrec/ppark/groveland.html
Check In: Anytime / Check Out: 3:00

Sites: $27 Oakland Co residents, $32 Non resident

Activities: Swimming beach; Concession/Bathhouse with food service, restrooms and showers; Spiraling waterslide splashes down into lake; Fishing, boating and pedalboating on Stewart Lake; Larget children's playscape; Basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, ball fields available; 18-hole mini golf course and skate park area; One-mile paved Thread Creek Trail

Dogs are allowed at individual campsites. They must be kept on a six-foot leash and not left unattended. Dogs are not allowed in public waterways, buildings or in picnic areas. Owner must clean-up after their pet.


Club Sponsored Activities
Friday
8:00-9:30 Welcome Wagon
Holton's Supprise

Saturday
10:00 General Meeting
11:30? Preps & Pre-teens
Nature Walk
Find and identify animal signs, leaves, etc.
12:00? Teens
T-Shirts - Arts & Crafts
5:30 Dinner
46th Anniversary
STEAK & BAKED POTATOES
Steak Sauce, Butter & Sour Cream will be offered
A-N Bring Salads
O-Z Bring Side dish
After Dinner
Anniversary Cake and Ice Cream
9:00 Entertainment
Hobo Pies

Sunday
8:30-9:30 Breakfast
French Toast & Sausage
September 18, 19, & 20
Walnut Hills
7685 Lehring Road
Durand, MI 48429
(866) 634-9782
http://www.michcampgrounds.com/walnuthills/
Check In: Anytime/ Check Out: 3:00

Sites: $30 Water & Electric
If you want to arrive early call 48 hours in advance.

Activities: Kayak rentals, tubing, mini-golf, wagon rides, basketball, horseshoes, volleyball, ball fields, fishing, biking, hiking, and a walking trail.
The Campground will be having their Halloween Party this weekend. Bring your costumes, decorate your trailers, and bring goodies for the kids. Please bring 200 to 300 pieces of candy to pass out to the children.

Campground Activities: HALLOWEEN WEEKEND. Decorate you site for Halloween and win a Huge Trophy and Prizes for the Scariest sites!!, Needle in the Haystack (find all kinds of surprises in a stack of hay) Pumpkin painting or carving (we haven’t decided which but will let you know). Krispe Kreme Donuts & Cider, Spooky wagon Rides, Trick or Treating throughout our 56 acre campground. Halloween will be held rain or shine.

Pets are welcome and the following apply:
  • Must be constrained (leash or chain) if left outside the trailer.
  • Are to be on a six-foot leash when walking them.
  • Owner must clean-up after their pet.

Local Attractions: Michigan Railroad History Museum, canoe rental on the Shiawassee River, Curwood Castle Museum

Club Sponsored Activities
Friday
8:00-9:30 Welcome Wagon
“Cake Surprise” by Eric Walls
At Pavilion #3

Saturday
10:00am General Meeting
11:00am Preps and Preteens
Painted pumpkins with campground
At Pavilion #1
1:00pm? Teens
Surprise
4:30pm Dinner 46th Anniversary
Grille Supprise
A-M Desserts
N-Z Salads/Sides
Following Dinner
6:00 to 7:00 Trick or Treating
7:00pm Wagon Rides
??pm Evening Entertainment
“EUCHRE & Snacks”
At Pavilion #3
Bring your own drinks

Sunday
8:30 - 9:30am Breakfast
"Walls Surprise"
At Pavilion #3
October 16, 17 & 18
Haas Lake
FWT Halloween theme weekend
25800 Haas Rd.
New Hudson, Michigan 48165
(248) 437-0900
Check In: Anytime / Check Out: Anytime

Sites: $27
If you plan on arriving a day or two early, please call 48 hours in advance.

Activities: 4 small swimming and fishing lakes, a recreation hall and playground for the little ones

Pets are welcome and the following apply:
  • Must be constrained (leash or chain) if left outside the trailer.
  • Are to be on a six-foot leash when walking them.
  • Owner must clean-up after their pet.


Club Sponsored Activities
Friday
8:00-9:30 Welcome Wagon
"Donuts and Cider"

Saturday
10:00 General Meeting
12:00 Children's Halloween party
Activities and lunch for kids.
Candy, crafts and lunch
Parents, please bring your own drink.
1:00 or 1:30 Trick or Treating
Will start when the party is finished.
Please bring enough candy for 30+
5:00 Dinner
Community Chili
Tossed salad and dinner roll
Chili fixings provided - Onions, Cheese & Sour Cream
Please make enough chili for your family +2. We will come around to pick up the chili around 4:40 pm.
7:30 Millionaire's Party
9:30? Teen Sleepover

Sunday
8:30-9:30 Breakfast
Pancakes & Bacon
Please bring hard plates
11:00 Annual Membersip Meeting
2010 Election of Officers



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