Become one with your inner mad scientist and help create some experiments with us! You'll find that the fun here is like kinetic energy...in motion and ready to be passed on!
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Mad Science Week
August 18, 2025 - August 24, 2025
August 18, 2025
9:00 AM -
10:00 PM
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Aug 18, 2025
Join Betsy in the pool for some water exercises to start off your day!
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Kids' coloring time is a great way to kick off the day. Come see what we have that goes with this week's theme and be the first to take your picture at our Mad Science backdrop.
Location: Pavilion Mad Science WeekAdd to my calendar
No need to leave the pool on a hot summer day, we'll bring the games right to you!
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Come learn to play bocce with us. We'll teach you how so you'll be ready for next season's Kids' Bocce tournament.
Location: Bocce Court Mad Science WeekAdd to my calendar
Beach ball hockey is a fun summer twist on a game you're sure to enjoy. Gather some friends and get ready to play!
Location: Pool Field Mad Science WeekAdd to my calendar
Aug 19, 2025
Join Betsy in the pool for some water exercises to start off your day!
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We've got some crafts that are scientifically proven to be fun this week! Make your hypothesis about what today's selection will be!
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Join us at the lake for kayak races in teams of two. All participants must follow the rules set forth by Sun Team Members to participate. Life jackets must be worn by all boaters and children under 14 must have an adult in the kayak with them to go on the water.
Location: Lake Mad Science WeekAdd to my calendar
Get ready to get messy and have some laughs for this game on the pool field.
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Join us to ride the turtle scooters in the pavilion.
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Aug 20, 2025
Join Betsy in the pool for some water exercises to start off your day!
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We've got some crafts that are scientifically proven to be fun this week! Make your hypothesis about what today's selection will be!
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Join us on the mini golf course for some wacky and fun challenges! We will have putters and golf balls at the course so no need to stop by the office beforehand.
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Meet us on the pool field for a friendly game of wiffleball.
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Gather your friends and join us for a game of gaga ball.
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Aug 21, 2025
Join Betsy in the pool for some water exercises to start off your day!
Location: Pool Mad Science WeekAdd to my calendar
We've got some crafts that are scientifically proven to be fun this week! Make your hypothesis about what today's selection will be!
Location: Pavilion Mad Science WeekAdd to my calendar
Join us at the courts for a game of bocce.
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Elephant toothpaste is a fun science experiment that creates a large, foamy substance through a chemical reaction. Come have some fun while learning a bit of mad science!
Location: Pavilion Mad Science WeekAdd to my calendar
Join us for everyone's favorite- Candy Bar Bingo! One candy bar = one bingo board.
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Aug 22, 2025
Join Betsy in the pool for some water exercises to start off your day!
Location: Pool Mad Science WeekAdd to my calendar
We've got some crafts that are scientifically proven to be fun this week! Make your hypothesis about what today's selection will be!
Location: Pavilion Mad Science WeekAdd to my calendar
Keep your eyes peeled for some dinosaur eggs hidden throughout the campground this afternoon. They will be in public areas of the campground, not on personal sites or in the General Store. Keep what you find and be sure to share with Activities Team once you locate these eggs so we can get photos!
Location: Throughout Campground Mad Science WeekAdd to my calendar
Another fun mad science activity is taking off this afternoon!
Location: Pool Field Mad Science WeekAdd to my calendar
Water Balloon Toss is always a splash! Be sure to listen to Sun Team's safety instructions to participate.
Location: Pool Field Mad Science WeekAdd to my calendar
RSK is here once again selling the most delicious mini donuts.
Location: Outside Pavilion Mad Science WeekAdd to my calendar
Sign up for the adult craft at the pavilion bulletin board and check out the photo of Betsy's sample for this week.
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We'll be showing a 90s classic, Flubber, this evening. Get ready to laugh along with this mad science cinematic comedy.
Location: Pavilion Mad Science WeekAdd to my calendar
Aug 23, 2025
Be sure to bring some $ to participate in this rocket launcher activity on the pool field.
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Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure! Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, we get kids excited about the science that's all around us as we celebrate the scientists who color our world with art!
Featuring amazing experiments all about:
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Location: Pavilion Mad Science Weekchemical reactions
laws of motion
air pressure
and more!
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Sensory bottles, also known as discovery bottles or calm-down jars, are a fun and engaging DIY craft that can be used for sensory play and relaxation. Join us to make one of your own. Cost is $3 each.
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Thinking about performing in Airbands this Labor Day Weekend (Sunday, 8/31) but have questions about the rules or how it works? Swing by the pavilion to have your questions answered, watch tapes of Airbands from years past, and prepare your group for the lip syncing show of the summer.
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Come on down to the volleyball court for a fun game.
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Our friends at D&J Costumes & Entertainment have a fabulous night lined up for us once again. Be sure to join us for the show!
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Aug 24, 2025
Carol will have a fun story and craft to go along with it this morning. Join her for story & crafttime to kick off the day!
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Join us for everyone's favorite- Candy Bar Bingo! One candy bar = one bingo board.
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Get your water guns ready and meet us outside the pool. We'll supply buckets of water and remind participants of the rules. No water balloons and no shooting innocent bystanders, only those who are clearly participating in the fun. *This will be our last Water Gun Wagon Ride of the season, so be sure to be a part of it!
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Teenagers, come on out for a night of fun and singing your favorite songs.
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