Charles Mill Independence Day Weekend
July 2 - July 5
Thursday, July 2
6-7pm Traveling Program & Craft – Look for our traveling program staff on the golf cart as they travel through the camp areas, stopping at campsites with 2026 event information and a fun craft kit!
7:30-8:30pm Family BINGO – Meet at the Messerly Recreation Center for an evening of fun and games!
8:30pm Ice Cream Social – Enjoy ice cream and toppings at the Messerly Recreation Center!
Friday, July 3
10-11am Coffee & Donuts – Relax and catch up with friends at the Messerly Recreation Center. Menu includes muffins, donuts, juice, and coffee. Donations accepted.
11am-12pm BINGO for Kids – Try your luck at the Eagle Point Shelter. For ages 4-14.
12:30-2pm DIY Pillow Craft for Kids – Make a patriotic pillow at the Messerly Recreation Center! Ages 10-15.
2:30-3:30pm Cornhole for Adults – Bring your partner to the Main Camp cornhole area beside Shelter #4 to compete for first and second place prizes. $5 per team, cash only.
4-5pm Golf Cart Parade at Main Camp – Decorate your golf cart for the holiday and meet at the Messerly Recreation Center to line up for the parade through the campground!
5-10pm Catfish Tournament – Prizes for the longest fish and top total weight of two 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.
Saturday, July 4 Happy America 250!!!
11am-12:30pm Painting with Linda – Create a patriotic decoration for your wall or door! $15 per person. Registration required at www.MWCD.org/tickets.
1-2pm Bike Parade – Pickup a bag of decorations on Friday 7-9pm and decorate your bike! Meet at Main Camp Shelter #4 for the parade.
2:30-3:30pm T-shirt Tie Dye – Make a patriotic creation by the Main Camp Shelter! T-shirts will be available for purchase for $10 each, cash only. Sizes are first come, first served.
4-5pm Cornhole Contest for Kids – Ages 7-14 years old meet at the Eagle Point cornhole area by the pool. The top two teams will win a prize.
5-8pm LIVE Music: Blues Mob – Bring your camp chair or blanket to the beach to enjoy Blues Brothers covers!
8:45pm Flashlight Egg Hunt – Search for hidden eggs at the Messerly Recreation Center. BYO flashlight!
