Charles Mill Memorial Day Weekend
May 24 - May 27
Friday, May 24
6-7:30pm Traveling Program & Craft – Look for our traveling program staff on the golf cart as they travel through the camp areas stopping at campsites with 2024 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!
9pm Flashlight Fun for Kids – Bring a flashlight and search for the prize bags. One bag per child, for ages 3-14. Ages 3-7 must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday, May 25
10am Flag Raising & Memorial Day Service – Meet at the Messerly Recreation Center for a ceremony honoring those who have given their lives for freedom.
10:30-11:30am Coffee and Donuts – Enjoy social time with other campers, plus free coffee and donuts! While supplies last at the Messerly Recreation Center. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
12-1pm Archery 101 for Kids – Learn safety and proper shooting technique. For kids ages 7-14. Waivers signed by legal guardians are required for all participants.
1-2pm Bow and Arrow Craft for Kids – Meet at the Messerly Recreation Center to make a fun craft!
2-3pm T-shirt Tie Dye – Make a colorful and unique creation in the grass near the Messerly Recreation Center! T-shirts will be available for purchase for $10 each, cash only. Sizes are first come, first served.
3:30pm Cornhole Tournament for Adults – Grab a partner an enter the contest! Prizes for first and second place. Cost is $5 per person. Meet at the Main Camp cornhole area by the bocce ball courts.
6:30-9:30pm Bufflehead Band – Bring your blankets and camp chairs to the beach and enjoy rock music. Concession stand will be open with pop, chips, and ice cream!
Sunday, May 26
10:15am Non-denominational Church Service – at the Messerly Recreation Center.
11:30pm Traveling Kids Craft – Look for our traveling program staff on the golf cart as they travel through the camp areas stopping at campsites with 2024 event information and a fun craft kit!
2pm Bike Parade – Decorate your bikes, scooters, or wagons! For ages 2-14. Pick up a bag of decorations at Messerly Recreation Center Friday night or Saturday morning, or bring decorations from home. Meet near Eagle Point Shelter.
3pm Cornhole Contest for Kids – Meet near the Eagle Point Shelter for wacky games! For ages 5-14.
5pm Catfish Tournament – Find the biggest fish and or catch 3 fishes for top weight. Registration at SR 430 public launch ramp starting at 4:30pm. Cost is $15 per team of two. $8 for a single person. $5 for Big Catfish Contest.
7-9pm Karaoke – Visit the Messerly Recreation Center for an evening of musical fun!