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Charles Mill Independence Day Weekend
July 3, 2025 - July 6, 2025
Thursday, July 3 Happy Independence Day Weekend!
6-7pm Traveling Program & Craft – Look for our program staff on the gator as they travel through the camp areas, stopping at campsites with 2025 event information and a fun craft kit!
7:30-8:30pm Family KENO – Play KENO and win prizes at Main Camp Shelter #4!
8:45-9:15pm July Egg Hunt for Kids – Search for eggs and find the special 4th of July egg! Meet at Main Camp Shelter #4.
Friday, July 4
10-11am Camper Get-together at Main Camp – Relax and catch up with old friends or make new ones at Main Camp Shelter #4. All are welcome to enjoy coffee, juice and muffins; donations accepted.
11:30am-12:30pm All About Bees & Craft for Kids – Learn about bees and their habitat, plus make a bee house. Meet at Main Camp Shelter #4.
1-2pm Patriotic Wreath Craft for Adults – Make a red, white, and blue wreath at Main Camp Shelter #4. Space is limited and registration required online at www.MWCD.org/tickets.
3-4pm Snowball Dodgeball – Play a fun game of dodgeball with snowballs!
5-10pm Catfish Tournament – Prizes for the longest fish and top total weight of to catfish. Registration opens at 4:30pm at SR 430 public launch ramp. The cost is $10 per person. All fisherman must report for weigh in by 10pm.
7:30-9pm LIVE Music: Bagby Boys – Bring a blanket or chair to the Main Camp Shelter #4 for a fun time!
9-9:15pm Glow Parade – Don your best glow stick accessories and meet near Eagle Point Shelter. We will parade around the circle in a group to show off our fabulous looks.
Saturday, July 5
10:30am Bike Parade Decorating – Decorate your bike at the Main Camp Shelter #4 or Eagle Point Shelter area before the contest.
11am Bike Decorating Contest – Bring your decorated bike to the shelters for a drawing for prizes!
12-1:30pm Paint Class for Adults with Linda – Paint a fireworks scene at Main Camp Shelter #4. $15 per person; ages 14+. Registration required at www.MWCD.org/tickets.
2-3pm Slime for Kids – Make slime and enjoy a snack at Main Camp Shelter #4.
2-3:30pm Cornhole Contest for Adults – Grab a partner compete for first and second place prizes. The cost is $5 per team. Meet at Main Camp cornhole area by the bocce ball courts.
4-5pm Family Scavenger Hunt – Meet near the Eagle Point shelter area for a fun scavenger hunt with drawing for prizes!
5-6pm Traveling Craft for Adults – Watch for the traveling gators with a craft kit to hand out!
DUSK Fireworks Over the Lake – Enjoy spectacular fireworks display over the lake! Fireworks will begin at dusk. Due to construction, the park will NOT be open to the public for fireworks. Only campers (daily, weekly, seasonal) will be permitted access to the park. Dockers and boat rental customers will be permitted to park at the marina.
Sunday, July 6
10:15am Non-denominational Church Service – at the Main Camp Shelter #4.
