Baker's Acres ... the best in family camping at the New Jersey shore.

Here is a sampling of some of the annual events which we have in store for you for the camping season! Set amidst 60 acres of mountain laurel and natural splendor at the edge of the beautiful New Jersey Pinelands, the outstanding recreational amenities at Baker’s Acres include a wide range of organized activities and special seasonal events, in addition to the kind of spontaneous fun which develops on a daily basis. Take a look at our schedule and choose the perfect occasion for your next camping reservation.

ohn Clark and his Little Big Band, entertaining at Baker's Acres ... the best in family camping at the New Jersey shore.

Baker's Acres ... the best in family camping at the New Jersey shore.

Open May 1st thru November 1st



2012 Activity Schedule

Extended Pool Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Sunday: 10 AM to 8 PM
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 10 AM to 10 PM

Weekday Activities TBA Tuesday through Friday in July and August

• Movies in the Pavilion every Wednesday and Friday night at 8:30 PM in July and August

• Stop in the Store for the most up to date copy of the current weekend activities!
• ($) = a small fee for a fantastic deal!
• Pick up and drop off for Hayrides will be in the playground. Don’t be late!


May | June | July | August | September | October


Baker's Acres ... the best in family camping at the New Jersey shore.

May

May 1

Campground Opens - Official Start of the 2011 Season. 
Welcome back to all of our camping friends.  We've sure missed your smiling faces and bet those kids have grown like weeds all winter long.  So raise your iced tea and toast, "Here's to another fun-filled camping season"!

May
4 - 6

Mother's Day Weekend

"Baker's Acres Mom of the Year" - Stop in the store on Friday or Saturday to drop your mom's name into the ballot box.  At our Mother's Day Breakfast, we will draw our winner.  This year's mom will receive a "2012 Mother of the Year" tee shirt, a family photo to be displayed in our Hall of Fame, and of course, bragging rights for the whole season.

May 5

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM - Mother's Day Themed Arts and Crafts - Please bring with you one clean, empty soup can per child.  We will supply the rest.
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Muffins with Mom - Tea, Coffee, Juice, Muffins, "Purse Scavenger Hunt", but most importantly...some quality time for Mom and kids.  Hey Kids!  This might be a great time to give mom the craft you made for her! 
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM - "How Well do you know...Mom" - Based on the rules of the Newlywed Game, families compete to see which family knows mom best!

May 6 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM - Complimentary Mother's Day Breakfast.  Moms eat free and so can everyone else...if you serve mom!  Delicious home made pancakes with sausage and fresh fruit.  Also, a flower for mom as our gift!

May
11 - 13

Spring Cleaning Weekend

Stop in the store and sign up to help us "Clean the Campground"!  Pledge to donate four hours of your time on Saturday and we will thank you by giving you your second night free!  Seasonal campers will receive a credit towards site fee.

May 12

10:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Meet us in the playground at 10 AM to receive your assignment.  At the end of your four hour clean-up, please have one of our staff sign off on your pledge time.  Then, visit us in the office to receive your second night credit!
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM - Bonfire with S'Mores - Take this time to get to know your fellow campers, bond with your loved ones, or just to pig out on some warm gooey s'mores!

May 13

Relax!  If you fufilled your four hour pledge then be sure to stop in the office before check-out to be credited your free second night.  Thank you for your help! 
Not ready to head home just yet?  Ask us about late check-out.  We'll also be happy to recommend places to visit, things to do, and places to dine!

May 21

Day Trip TBA

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Arts and Crafts - Kids, meet at the pavilion to participate in our free craft time!

May
25 - 28

Memorial Day Weekend

May 25

8:30 PM - Movie in the Pavilion with free popcorn!  We always promise a family-friendly movie.  Popcorn will be served between 8:30 PM and 8:45 PM. 

May 26

12:30 PM to 1:30 PM - Poolside activity TBA
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Memorial Day Themed Arts and Crafts - Kids, meet at the pavilion to participate in our free craft time!
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM - Kids' Candy Bar Bingo (ages 4 to 17) - No, we don't make you bring a candy bar (how lame is that?)!  We gladly give them to you if you win a bingo!!
8:30 PM - Surprise Bingo - Who doesn't love winning?  Visit us in the pavilion to try your luck.  Every bingo winner picks a bag.  Contained within may be a great prize, or a laugh for everyone else!

May 27

10:00 AM - Kickball - Kids, meet us at the ballfield for a friendly game of kickball.
2:00 PM - Volleyball Tournament - 12+ to participate.  Register ahead by email or in the office promplty before 8:00 PM on Saturday, May 28.  5 Person teams; create your own team or sign up individually.  Winners will receive tee shirts and a group photo will be displayed in our Hall of Fame.  Also, we invite the winning team members to participate in our Labor Day Volleyball "Battle of the Victors" Tournament.
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM -  Memorial Day Themed Arts and Crafts - Kids, meet at the pavilion to participate in our free craft time. 
4:30 PM - Race Car Derby ($) - Purchase a car to enter in the race.  More information to follow!
7:00 PM to 10:45 PM - Memorial Day Dance - Our dances are appropriate for all ages! Visit us in the pavilion to boogie all night long!

May 28

9:00 AM to 10:30 AM - "See You Soon Breakfast" ($) - Coffee, OJ, Tea, Bagels, muffins, pastry, cereal, fruit and more.  Breakfast will be served until 10:30 AM or until our tasty fare runs out!
Not ready to head home just yet?  Ask us about late check-out.  We'll also be happy to recommend places to visit, things to do, and places to dine!


Baker's Acres ... the best in family camping at the New Jersey shore.

June

June
1 - 3

Heroes Weekend

As our way of saying thank you, we invite all campers who are active in the Armed Forces, who are Firefighters,  or Police to stay with us this weekend.  Provide your ID card to receive 30% off of your stay.  We will also have discounts provided by local area businesses for your use!

June 2

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Hero Themed Arts and Crafts - Kids, meet at the pavilion to participate in our free craft time.
8:30 PM - Movie in Pavilion and Free Family Night Basket Giveaway - Popcorn will be served between 8:30 PM and 8:45 PM.  Our Basket winner will be drawn at the end of the movie.  Winner must be present or we will call a new name. 

June
8 - 10

Seasonal Appreciation Weekend

June 9

6:00 PM - 3rd Annual Seasonal Group Photo - We would like to take a photo at our covered dish each year.  Please join us so that perhaps your children and grand children will be able to look back in 50 years and see how it was...way back when!
6:00 PM - Seasonal Covered Dish - To follow directly after our group photo.  Seasonals, bring your tastiest covered dish to share with your seasonal neighbors (dessert, entree, main dish, or all three)!  Please bring plates and utensils if you can. 
8:30 PM - Bonfire with additional activities TBA

June 10

Not ready to head home just yet?  Ask us about late check-out.  We'll also be happy to recommend places to visit, things to do, and places to dine!

June
15 - 17

Father's Day Weekend and Chowder Cookoff

June 15

Movie in the Pavilion with free popcorn - We always promise a family-friendly movie.  Popcorn will be served between 8:30 PM and 8:45 PM. 

June 16

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM - Father's Day Themed Arts and Crafts - Kids, meet in our pavilion to participate in our free craft time.  A perfect opportunity to make a gift for dad!
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM - Dad-Olympic Games - We all know that our Dads are the master of all, so let's see if your dad can win our popular dad-olympic games!  What are the games, you ask?  How about Fastest Diaper Change, Fastest Table Setting, Fastest Nail Drive and more!  The winning dad will receive a "2011 Dad of the Year" tee shirt, a family photo in our Hall of Fame, and the ever important bragging rights for himself and his whole family.
5:00 PM - "4th Annual Chowda Head" Cook-Off and Clambake ($) - A campground favorite that's been getting bigger every year!  We invite you to enter a minimum of 5 qts of your tastiest New England style Or Manhattan style clam chowder to be judged by your fellow campers.  The wnner of each catagory will receive a cash prize, "2011 Chowda Head Champion" tee shirt and apron.  Please sign up in advance by email, or in the store no later than 8:00 PM Friday, June 17.
Not a chef?  That's okay.  We'll have fresh bay clams, corn and more to ensure you have a great Father's Day dinner!
8:30 PM - Bonfire with S'Mores - It's been a long, fun-filled day with family and friends.  Join us at our bonfire to unwind, have a night time snack and enjoy the company of your fellow campers.

June 17

8:30 AM to 10:30 AM - Complimentary Father's Day Breakfast.  Dads eat free and so can everyone else...if you serve dad!  Delicious home made pancakes with sausage and fresh fruit.
Not ready to head home just yet?  Ask us about late check-out.  We'll also be happy to recommend places to visit, things to do, and places to dine! 

June
22 - 24

"School's Out for Summer" Weekend and Pajama Drive

We will have a bin available for the donation of new or gently used pajamas.  We invite everyone to is able to participate.

June 23

1:00 PM - Preliminary round for tonight's "The Newlywed Game" - Adults, if you would like to compete in tonight's game, then meet us in the pavilion to answer some preliminary questions.
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Arts and Crafts - Kids, meet us in the pavilion to participate in our free craft time
7:00 PM - Hayride - Meet in the playground for a fun and family-friendly tour de Baker's Acres.
7:30 PM - Adult Hayride -  Meet in the playground.  Sorry, kids! This one is just for the grown-ups.  Hey, don't you have a pajama party you need to get to?
7:00 PM to 10:45 PM - Pajama Party and Pajama Drive - Our pajama party is appropriate for kids of all ages.  What better way is there to officially celebrate the end of another school year than by with a party?!  We've got the whole evening planned: DJ, pizza, School Paper Bonfire (limited to one notebook per child, please), Limbo, Best Dressed Individual/Group, Crazy Hair Contest, Best Slippers, Face Painting and more.  *Parents, you are welcome to chaperon, but this party is strictly for kids.  Kids, inappropriate attire will have you personally escorted from the dance and back to your parents.  If there are any questions as to what is appropriate, please ask. 
8:00 PM to 10:45 PM - Adult Pool Night and Poolside "The Newlywed Game" - While the kids are living it up, enjoy an evening swim with game show entertainment in a kid-free zone.

June 24

Not ready to head home just yet?  Ask us about late check-out.  We'll also be happy to recommend places to visit, things to do, and places to dine!

Baker's Acres ... the best in family camping at the New Jersey shore.

July

June 29 to
July 2

Fourth of July Weekend

Fireworks are not permitted in the campground!  Thank you.

June 29

8:30 PM - Movie in the pavilion with free popcorn - We always promise a family-friendly movie.  Popcorn will be served between 8:30 PM and 8:45 PM

June 30

11:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Kids Day - Ages 4-12.  Our famous salute to the kids that make our campground so great.  We have contests galore and prizes for the winners.   
1:00 PM - We'll wrap the events up with a campground-wide scavenger hunt.  Parents, we will assign groups of seasonal kids with our young guests who may be unfamiliar with the campground's layout.
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Volleyball Tournament - Ages 12+ to participate.  Register ahead by email or in the office promplty before 8:00 PM on Friday, July 1.  5 Person teams; create your own team or sign up individually.  Winners will receive tee shirts and a group photo will be displayed in our Hall of Fame.  Also, we invite the winning team members to participate in our Labor Day Volleyball "Battle of the Victors" Tournament.
7:00 PM - Hayride - Meet in the playground for a fun and family-friendly tour de Baker's Acres.
8:30 PM - Surprise Bingo - Who doesn't love winning?  Visit us in the pavilion to try your luck.  Every bingo winner picks a bag.  Contained within may be a great prize, or a laugh for everyone else!

Are you ready for some Fireworks?  Stop in the store to ask for directions to the nearest display.  Again, we do not allow fireworks in our campground.  Thank you for your understanding

July 1

10:00 AM - Kickball - Kids, meet us in the ballfield for a friendly game of kickball.  It's a great chance to meet new people and hang out with your friends.
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM - Poolside "Name that Tune" - Divided into categories for each decade from the 50s to today and also one for TV/Movie theme songs.  Always a lot of fun!
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Independence Day Themed Arts and Crafts - Kids, meet in the pavilion to participate in our free craft time.
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM - Kids' Candy Bar Bingo (ages 4 to 17) - No, we don't make you bring a candy bar (how lame is that?)!  We will gladly award you one if you win a bingo!
7:00 PM - Hayride - Meet in the playground for a fun and family-friendly tour de Baker's Acres.
7:00 PM to 10:45 PM - Fourth of July Dance -  Boogie all night long to music for all ages. 

July 2

9:00 AM to 10:30 AM - "See You Soon Breakfast" ($) - Coffee, OJ, Tea, Bagels, muffins, pastry, cereal, fruit and more.  Breakfast will be served until 10:30 AM or until our tasty fare runs out!
Not ready to head home just yet?  Ask us about late check-out.  We'll also be happy to recommend places to visit, things to do, and places to dine!

July
6 - 8

Hawaiian Weekend

July 6

8:30 PM - Movie in the pavilion with free popcorn - We always promise a family-friendly movie.  Popcorn will be served between 8:30 PM and 8:45 PM

July 7

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM - Hawaiian Themed Games - Get into the Hawaiian spirit with a multitude of fun and wacky games!
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Arts and Crafts - Kids, join us in the pavilion to participate in our free craft time
7:00 PM - Hayride - Meet in the playground for a fun and family-friendly tour de Baker's Acres.
7:00 PM to 10:45 PM - Our famous Hawaiian Night Dance - By far one of our most popular nights.  We've given our popular evening affair a fresh breath of life with Tiki Bar ($ for non-alcoholic beverages) new fare and music.  Dress to impress our DJ.  We'll have a Best Dressed contest for different age groups, Limbo and more!

July 8

Not ready to head home just yet?  Ask us about late check-out.  We'll also be happy to recommend places to visit, things to do, and places to dine!

July
13 - 15

"Where the Pines Meet the Bay" Weekend and Fish Fry

Our area has so much to offer, and so many times when we go on vacation, we don't get the opportunity to explore our surroundings.  So, Baker's Acres has decided to bring them to you!

We found a treasure!  If you can guess how many gemstones we have in our jar, then we will award that treasure to you!  Winner will be announce at our fish fry

July 13

8:30 PM - Movie in the pavilion with free popcorn - We always promise a family-friendly movie.  Popcorn will be served between 8:30 PM and 8:45 PM

July 14

11:00 AM - Treasure Hunt - Ages 12 and under.  Can you discover the lost treasure chest?  We will create teams to include all ages, and both seasonal and non-seasonal children.  Meet us in the pavilion at 11:00 AM to receive your first clue.  Our winning team will split the treasure found within the chest, and have their group photo displayed in our Hall of Fame.  We will announce the winning team at our Fish Fry!
12:00 PM - Crab Race - Bring your own LIVE crab of legal size.  If you've got the fastest crab you a prize.  Crab must be of legal size.  Stop in the office to make sure you know NJ's current size restrictions, or to purchase crab line and crab rulers.
1:00 PM - Fun and informative presentation by one of our local heritage buffs.  It is our intention to have a number of presentations scheduled.  Please check back for changes.
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM - Arts and Crafts - Kids, meet us in the pavilion to participate in our free craft time.
4:00 PM to 6:30 PM - Fish Fry ($) - Truly a feast that you won't want to miss.  Crispy fresh and tender fish, corn on the cob, potato and a roll!  You'll go home to tell all of your friends about the highly economical (that means it's a great price) and tasty meal you had on Saturday night!
7:00 PM - Hayride - Meet in the playground for a fun and family-friendly tour de Baker's Acres.
8:30 PM - Night time activity TBA - Check back soon!

July 15 Not ready to head home just yet?  Ask us about late check-out.  We'll also be happy to recommend places to visit, things to do, and places to dine!

July
20 - 22

Viva Las Vegas Weekend

July 20

8:30 PM - Movie in the pavilion with free popcorn - We always promise a family-friendly movie.  Popcorn will be served between 8:30 PM and 8:45 PM

July 21

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Magic Show.  Baker's Acres is excited to welcome the famous Ken Northridge!  A show fit for all ages, Mr. Northridge is sure to entertain and delight.
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM - Arts and Crafts - Kids, join us at the pavilion to participate in our free craft time.
7:00 PM - Hayride - Meet in the playground for a fun and family-friendly tour de Baker's Acres.
8:30 PM to 10:30 PM - Viva Las Vegas - Free, casino-styled games for every age.  Test your skill at black jack, craps, roulette, backarack and wheel of fortune.  Exchange your winning chips for chances at our fabulous prizes.

July 22

Not ready to head home just yet?  Ask us about late check-out.  We'll also be happy to recommend places to visit, things to do, and places to dine!

July
27 - 29

Wet and Wild Weekend

July 27

8:30 PM - Movie in the pavilion with free popcorn - We always promise a family-friendly movie.  Popcorn will be served between 8:30 PM and 8:45 PM
July 28

12:30 PM to 1:30 PM - Water Games - OH BOY! Have we got a lot of fun planned for you and your family.  We promise two things. 1) You're going to have a great time and 2) You're going to get wet.
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Arts and Crafts - Kids, meet us in the pavilion to participate in our free craft time.
7:00 PM - Wet Hayrides - Come armed, and prepare to get soaked!  We recommend water guns, buckets of water and/or water balloons.  Or, stay at your site and attack! when the hayride approaches.  For the safety of our hayride drivers and their passangers, we must insist you do not shoot the drivers in the face.  Also, small children should not be permitted on the hayride for their safety. 
8:30 PM - Bingo - All ages can participate in our bingo games.  Stick around to the end for the jackpot round!
Pool will be open until 10:45 PM!

July 29
Not ready to head home just yet?  Ask us about late check-out.  We'll also be happy to recommend places to visit, things to do, and places to dine!

Baker's Acres ... the best in family camping at the New Jersey shore.

August

August
3 - 5

Dixieland Weekend

August 3
8:30 PM - Movie in the pavilion with free popcorn - We always promise a family-friendly movie.  Popcorn will be served between 8:30 PM and 8:45 PM
August 4

2:00 to 6:00 PM - Dixieland Afternoon - An afternoon of fun!  Carnival style games for the kids, inflatable water slide and bounce house, tasty food and bluegrass music, too!
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Flea market tables open.  How can you possibly pass up all those tables of new and new-to-you treasures?If you would like to have a table at our flea market, please email or call ahead of time.  Tables for our campers are $5.00 each.
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Food's Up!  To show a little southern hospitality, we'll extend to each of our campers one free hamburger or hotdog.  Additional food can be purchased for a very small price.  We'll also have fresh corn on the cob, chicken wings, rolls and more.
4:00 PM - Jell-O Eating Contest - We will have a sign up sheet in our store on Friday night and Saturday morning. 
5:00 PM - Last year, we offered a cake to celebrate 100 years of RVing.  Everyone sure did enjoy that cake...so we're doing it again!  101 Years of RVing!!
5:30 PM - Redeem your carnival tickets for prizes
7:00 PM - Hayride - Meet in the playground for a fun and family-friendly tour de Baker's Acres.
8:30 PM - Quizzo - Join us for a Baker's Acres edition of the popular game, Quizzo!

August 5
Not ready to head home just yet?  Ask us about late check-out.  We'll also be happy to recommend places to visit, things to do, and places to dine!

August
10 - 12

50s Weekend and Ice Cream Social

August 10 8:30 PM - Movie in the pavilion with free popcorn - We always promise a family-friendly movie.  Popcorn will be served between 8:30 PM and 8:45 PM
August 11

12:30 PM to 2:30 PM - 4th Annual Baker's Acres Bake Off - It was bound to happen!  After all, we are Bakers!  Bring the dessert that everyone raves about and see if it's enough to beat the competition.  This year, we'll have outside guest judges to come in and vote for their favorite dish.  Our winner will receive an "I'm the Baker's baker" tee shirt and apron, a picture to be displayed in our Hall of Fame, and the ever important bragging rights.  Who else can say, they're the 4th Annual Baker's bake-off champion?  Please sign up in advance by email, or stop in the office no later than 10:00 AM on Saturday morning. 
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Arts and Crafts - Kids, visit us in the pavilion to participate in our free craft time.
7:00 PM - Hayride - Meet in the playground for a fun and family-friendly tour de Baker's Acres.
7:00 PM - 50s-Themed Ice Cream Social - How often do you have an excuse to don that poodle skirt or grease your hair back.  We'll be dressed to impress, and we hope you will be, too!  We'll have free ice cream sundaes for everyone
7:30 PM to 11:00 PM - Double Feature "Drive-Thru" - Remember the days of old, when we could go to the local drive-thru and watch a double feature?  That time is back...except now you have kids!  So, we offer this PG version as a substitute.  We'll play two family appropriate features from the 50s!  Keep your eyes open for the concessions girls and soda-jerk guys.  We'll stop by to see if you would like a pop or a snack!
9:00 PM - Intermission.  During the break, we'll award our best dressed, our best hula-hoopers and best 50s hair. 
9:30 PM - Second Feature Begins

August 12 Not ready to head home just yet?  Ask us about late check-out.  We'll also be happy to recommend places to visit, things to do, and places to dine!
August 17 - 19
 

August
24 - 26

Spaghetti Dinner & Karaoke Weekend

August 24 8:30 PM - Movie in the pavilion with free popcorn - We always promise a family-friendly movie.  Popcorn will be served between 8:30 PM and 8:45 PM
August 25

10:00 AM - Kickball - Kids, meet us in the ballfield for a friendly game of kickball.  It's a great chance to meet new people and hang out with your friends. 
12:00 PM - Rock Band Challenge - Sign up as a band or individually.  Rock the campground to your smooth sounds!
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Arts and Crafts - Kids, meet us in the pavilion to participate in our free craft time.
4:30 PM to 6:30 PM - Spaghetti Dinner with Music - A delicious spaghetti dinner and no charge?  Yes, we're that cool!  With two different sauces, prepared by our dueling chefs, you are sure to leave with a happy heart and a full belly!
7:00 PM - Hayride - Meet in the playground for a fun and family-friendly tour de Baker's Acres.
7:00 PM to 10:45 PM - Poolside Karaoke and Pool Night - Celine Dion?  Queen?  Yellow Card? If you can supply the lyrics, our Karaoke DJ will drop the beat.  All ages welcome until 9:00 PM.  Once the clock strikes 9, it's time for adults only karaoke.  Not to fret, kids...head into the pavilion for some Wii Challenges!
9:00 PM to 10:45 PM - Wii Challenge - Meet in the pavilion. 

August 26 Not ready to head home just yet?  Ask us about late check-out.  We'll also be happy to recommend places to visit, things to do, and places to dine!

Baker's Acres ... the best in family camping at the New Jersey shore.

September

August 31 to Sept 3

Labor Day Weekend

August 31
8:30 PM - Movie in the pavilion with free popcorn - We always promise a family-friendly movie.  Popcorn will be served between 8:30 PM and 8:45 PM
September 1
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM - Family Day Challenge - Three-legged race, Bucket Brigade, Family Trivia and more of those great nostalgic games you played as a child.  Now is your chance to get the whole family involved.  You'll have a great time and perhaps you will walk away as this year's "Baker's Acres Family Day Champions"
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM - Arts and Crafts - Kids, meet us in the pavilion to participate in our free craft time
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Volleyball Victor Playoff - this game is tentatively scheduled between our two previous tournament champions from Memorial Day Weekend and July Fourth Weekend.
7:00 PM - Hayride - Meet in the playground for a fun and family-friendly tour de Baker's Acres
8:30 PM - Surprise Bingo - Meet in the pavilion to try your luck.  Every Bingo winner picks a bag.  Contained within may be a great prize or a laugh for everyone else!
September 2
10:00 AM - 18th Annual Horseshoe Tournament ($) - A campground tradition that welcome new and returning players alike.  The entry fee covers the cost of your famous Tournament tee.  Sign-ups begin two weeks in advance.  Our skillful winners will receive a Champion Tee, trophy, bragging rights and their photo proudly hung in our Hall of Fame!  
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Kick Ball - Kids, meet us in the ball field for a friendly game of kickball.  It's a great chance to meet new people and hang out with your friends.
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Arts and Crafts - Kids, meet us in the pavilion to participate in our free craft time.
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM -  Kids' Candy Bar Bingo (ages 4 to 17) - No, we don't make you bring a candy bar (how lame is that?)!  We will gladly you award you with one if you win a bingo!
7:00 PM - Hayride -  Meet in the playground for a fun and family-friendly tour de Baker's Acres
7:00 PM to 10:45 PM - Labor Day Dance - The famous Lou Wright and the Country Melody Men return!  Live entertainment that is absolutely sure to get your feet tapping all the way to the dance floor. 
September 3 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM - "See You Soon Breakfast" ($) - Coffee, OJ, tea, bagels, muffins, pastry, cereal, fruit and more.  Breakfast will be served until 10:30 AM or until our tasty fare runs out!

Not ready to head home just yet?  Ask us about late check-out.  We'll also be happy to recommend places to visit, things to do, and places to dine!

September 15

29th Annual Pig Roast Weekend

September 15

6:00 to 8:00 PM - 28th Annual Pig Roast ($).  One of our all-time favorite activities.  Imagine the aroma of slowly roasted pork, home made baked beans, sweet home-made sauerkraut and so much more.  Limited seating. We are accepting sign-ups by phone or in person.  

   

September
24 - 26

Goings On About Town
It's sure to a wonderfully relaxing weekend at Baker's Acres.  If you're looking for things to do in the area, then read on!

September 22

30th Annual Ocean County Decoy and Gunning Show, Tuckerton NJ. This is one of the largest decoy/gunning shows on the east coast! See carvers, gunning suppliers, hunting dogs at work (and occasionally puppies for sale), food vendors, hunting/gunning accessory vendors, working and artistic decoys for sale and much, much more! Visit website for more information.

September 23 30th Annual Ocean County Decoy and Gunning Show, Tuckerton NJ. This is one of the largest decoy/gunning shows on the east coast! See carvers, gunning suppliers, hunting dogs at work (and occasionally puppies for sale), food vendors, hunting/gunning accessory vendors, working and artistic decoys for sale and much, much more! Visit website for more information.

Baker's Acres ... the best in family camping at the New Jersey shore.

October

Halloween Special!!  Reserve both weekends and receive free on-site storage* between weekends.  Plus, we will combine our 10% discount for your weekend stays!
*trailers must be disconnected from electric during mid-week storage 

October
5 - 7

Haunted Halloween Weekend - Part 1

Our first Halloween weekend is perfect for all ages, especially your younger ghouls and goblins!

October
5 - 6
Be sure to pick up a voting ballot when you check in.  We'll have prizes for best scarecrow and best pumpkin at our Bonfire on Saturday night.  Ballots must be returned to us no later than 7 PM on Saturday evening.
Candy Corn Crazy - We've stockpiled a ton of candy corn, just in case there's a candy-corn emergency.  BUT...if you can guess how many we have in the jar, then they're yours!  The closest guess (without going over) wins.
October 4 8:30 PM - We will be playing "Halloween Town" in the Pavilion with Free Popcorn - We always promise a family-friendly movie. Popcorn will be served between 8:30 PM and 8:45 PM
October 6 12:00 PM - Pumpkin Picking - Meet us in the playground and hop aboard our Hay Wagon as we take you on a tour of our campground and back to the "pumpkin field".  Pick out that perfect pumpkin for decorating and bring it to our pavilion!
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM - Pumpkin Painting - Did you find that perfect pumpkin?  Great!  Now it's time to give it a personality.  Meet Nikki in the pavilion to paint your pumpkin and enter it into our Great Pumpkin Contest.  Winner will be announced at the Bonfire.
1:00 PM - Scarecrow Stuffing - You bring the attire and we'll supply the stuffing.  Enter your scarecrow into our scarecrow contest.  The winner will be announced at the Bonfire.
6:00 PM - Kids Costume Parade and Trick-or-Treating - Kids, join us in the playground for a parade of costumes!  Don't forget to bring your trick-or-treat bag!  Parents and adults, please consider bringing candy or small toys with you to the parade so the kids and trick or treat as they go past! 
7:00 PM - Hayride around the campground.  Meet at the playground
8:00 PM to 10:00 PM - Bonfire with S'Mores - Take this time to get to know your fellow campers, bond with your loved ones, or just to pig out on some warm gooey s'mores!  We will also be serving gingersnaps and warm apple cider. Are you a natural born story teller?  We are looking for a volunteer to tell family-friendly ghost stories around the fire.  Please email or call to let us know if you are interested!

October
12 - 14

Halloween Weekend - Part 2

Enter our "Best Decorated site" contest!  Entries must be received no later than 9:30 PM on Friday evening.  Sites must be decorated by 7:00 PM on Saturday.  Be sure to grab a voting ballot when you check in so that you can vote for the best decorated site!

October 12 8:30 PM - We will be playing "Halloween Town II"  in the Pavilion with Free Popcorn - We always promise a family-friendly movie. Popcorn will be served between 8:30 PM and 8:45 PM
October 14

12:00 PM to 2:00 PM - Halloween Themed Games with Candy Prizes!
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Campground-wide Trick-or-Treating!  Stop in the store to grab a map of participating sites.  Campers, if you would like to offer candy and/or treats to our little ghouls and goblins (and we'd certainly appreciate if you would), then please let us know by 12:00 PM  so that we can print accurate maps for the kids.
7:00 PM - Hayride to view the participating "Best Decorated" sites.  Make sure you get your voting ballot from the store before getting on the hayride. Only one ballot per person.  Winner of the contest will be announced at our dance.
8:00 to 10:45 PM - Halloween Dance - Dress to impress!  Hooray for another Spooktacular dance with PJ the DJ.  We will have prizes for best dressed, spooky punch, snacks and a whole lot of fun!  Winner of the "Best Decorated Site" will be announced.

October 20 Seasonal Late Night - If you didn't close your site for the season, then come down and enjoy a night of being *relatively* rowdy.  Quiet hour is extended to 1:00 AM.  Restrictions, of course...ask us at the store.


Activities are subject to change without notice. Please be sure to check back for updates.


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Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey 08087
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