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 2008 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


2008 Activities Schedule

• Weekday Activities will be posted in our store.
• ($) = 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 2-4

Welcome Back Weekend

May 2

Stop in the store to sign up for “Clean the Campground” weekend. A promise to donate four hours of your time on Saturday will get you your second night free (Seasonals will receive credit towards site fee)!

May 3

7:00PM to 10:30PM – Cinco de Mayo Party
Enjoy music, light refreshments, games and a Bonfire with S’mores. Get to know your fellow and new Seasonals while enjoying the festivities!

May 4

Relax! If you fulfilled your four hour time donation, stop in the store to receive your second night free!

May 9-11

Mother’s Day Weekend

May 9-10

“Baker’s Acres Mom of the Year” – drop your Mom’s name into our box and we’ll choose our “Mom of the Year” at random during our Mother’s Day Breakfast. Winner gets “Mother of the Year” tee-shirt and bragging rights for the whole season! Enter Friday or Saturday.

May 10

11:00AM to 2:00PM – Vendors Display. Buy a gift for Mom from one of our fabulous vendors!
2:00PM to 4:00PM – Arts and Crafts
- Make a gift for mom!
7:00PM – Bring Mom to the Movies
– Mother’s Day Themed movie and free popcorn! Popcorn served between 7:00PM and 7:15…better grab a seat!

May 11

8:30AM to 10:30AM - Mother’s Day Breakfast – Mom’s Eat Free and so does everyone else…if you Serve Mom! Yummy home made pancakes with sausage and fresh fruit. Flowers for Mom as our gift!
May 23-26 Memorial Day Weekend
May 23 8:30PM – Movie in Pavilion with free popcorn! Popcorn served between 8:30 and 8:45PM … better grab a seat!
May 24 10:00AM to 2:00PM – “Who’s Got Talent”- Poolside talent show. Registration ends 9:00AM Saturday. Must provide own music or talent props. Show will be performed on raised 8' x 20' stage. Feel free to call ahead to register!
2:00PM to 4:00PM – Arts and Crafts with Memorial themed craft.
4:00PM to 5:00PM – Kid’s Candy Bar Bingo. Ages 4 – 17
8:30PM – Surprise Bingo - Try your luck with our goodie bag … a fantastic prize or maybe a laugh for everyone else!
May 25 10:00AM - Volleyball Tournament - 12+. Register in store by 8:00PM on Saturday. Feel free to call ahead to register! 5 person team … create your own team or sign up individually. Winners receive “2008 Volleyball Victor” tee-shirts and $10.00 gift certificate to camp store. Too young to play in tourney? Play for fun on our child’s volleyball court!
2:00PM to 4:00PM – Arts and Crafts with Memorial themed craft.
4:00PM to 5:00PM – Kid’s Candy Bar Bingo. Ages 4 – 17
7:00PM to 11:00PM – Memorial Day Dance – Boogie all night to the sounds of our famous PJ the DJ.
May 26 9:00AM to 11:00AM - “See You Soon” Breakfast ($) - Small fee for a great continental breakfast served in our pavilion.
May 31 2:00PM to 4:00PM Arts and Crafts
8:30PM Movie, DVD Giveaway and Free Popcorn! – Popcorn served between 8:30PM and 8:45PM … better grab a seat. DVD winner will be drawn at end of movie … must be present to win.

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

June

June 6-8

Relax Weekend

June 6

Relax! Take it easy.

June 7

3:00PM to 4:00PM - Candy Bar Bingo.
8:00PM to 10:45PM – Bonfire with S’mores
– sit back and relax, enjoy a ghost story or a Baker’s Acres story!

June 8

Like we said … relax!

June 13-15

Father’s Day Weekend

June 13-14

“Baker’s Acres Dad of the Year” – drop your Dad’s name into our box and we’ll choose our “Dad of The Year” at random. Winner gets “Dad of the Year” tee-shirt and bragging rights for the WHOLE SEASON! Enter Friday or Saturday in the store. Winner announced at Sunday breakfast.

June 14

12:00PM to 3:00PM – “Chowder Head” Cook off - Submit your tastiest New England style chowder to our judges during our “Chowder Head” Cook-off and BBQ” ($). Hamburgers, hotdogs, wings and more! Winner will be our Baker’s Acres Chowda Head of the Year and receive an “I’m the 2008 Chowda Head” Apron and tee-shirt. Sign up in advance by giving us a call or registering in the store! Enjoy the day with Dad and dare him to try his skill at our Dadlymic Games:
• Fastest Diaper Change Dad
• Fastest Nail Drive Dad
• Fastest Running with a “beer”
• and more!
8:30PM – Dad and Me at the Movies. Father’s Day themed movie and Free Popcorn. Popcorn served between 8:30PM and 8:45PM … better grab a seat.

June 15

8:30AM to 10:30AM - Father’s Day Breakfast – Dad’s Eat Free and so can everyone else … if you Serve Dad! Yummy home made pancakes with sausage and fresh fruit.

June 20-21 Baker’s Acres 40th Anniversary Celebration!
June 20 Did you submit your name for our Raccoon Mascot? Better let us know before the end of the night! Name to be announced at Anniversary Party!
8:30PM – Movie in Pavilion with free popcorn. Popcorn served between 8:30PM and 8:45PM … better grab a seat.
June 21 2:00PM to 4:00PM - Arts and Crafts. Make an Anniversary Card for Baker’s Acres and we’ll display it at the party!
7:00PM to 10:45PM – Covered Dessert and 40th Anniversary Bash – Don your ugliest, oldest, weirdest formal attire as we celebrate 40 years of Baker’s Acres splendor! I bet some of you even have tee-shirts from when we first opened! We’ll announce the winner of our “Name Our Mascot” tonight (and the mascot’s name of course)! Take part in our Formal Gown contest. Bring your old wedding, prom, bridesmaid or formal attire to win a prize for Ugliest, Oldest and Weirdest!
*Be sure to bring your favorite dessert to share with the rest and we’ll look fantastic, eat our hearts out and dance the night away!
June 28 “School’s Out for Summer”
2:00PM to 4:00PM - Arts and Crafts.
7:00PM - Adult Hayride
7:00PM to 10:45PM – Pajama Party
- Ages 5 – 17. What better way to officially celebrate the end of the school year than with a PJ Party? We’ve got it all planned for you:
• Pizza
• Bonfire for school paper burning
• S’mores Station
• Limbo
• Best Dressed Individual/Group
• Crazy Hair Contest
• Best Slippers Contest
• Face Painting
• Photo Station and Buttons
Parents … you may chaperone, but this party is strictly for the kids! Inappropriate attire will have you personally escorted from the party and back to your parents. If you’re not sure what is appropriate, ask first!
8:00PM to 10:45PM – Adult Pool Night. 18+ only.

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

July

July 1

8:00PM to 10:45PM - Pool Night

July 2

8:30PM – Movie Night

July 3

8:00PM to 10:45 PM - Pool Night

July 3-6

Fourth of July Weekend

July 3

8:30PM - Movie in Pavilion with free popcorn - Popcorn served between 8:30PM and 8:45PM … better grab a seat. Ready for some Fireworks? Just ask us for directions to the nearest show. No fireworks permitted in campground, please!

July 4

11:00AM to 2:00PM – Kid’s Day – Baker’s Acres salutes the kids that make our campground so much fun with games, contests and prizes just for you!
2:00PM to 4:00PM - Arts and Crafts – Independence Day Themed.
7:00PM – Hayride – meets at the playground.
8:30PM – Surprise Bingo - Try your luck with our goodie bag … a fantastic prize or maybe a laugh for everyone else!

July 5

12:00PM to 1:00PM – “Name That Tune” poolside.
2:00PM to 4:00PM – Arts and Crafts
– Independence Day Themed.
7:00PM – Hayride – meets at the playground.
7:00PM to 10:45PM – Dance.

July 6

9:00AM to 11:00AM - “See You Soon” Breakfast ($) - Small fee for continental breakfast: Coffee, OJ, Tea, Bagels, Muffins, Pastry.
July 8 8:00PM to 10:45 PM - Pool Night
July 9 8:30PM – Movie Night
July 10 8:00PM to 10:45PM - Pool Night
July 11-12 Hawaiian Weekend
July 11 8:30PM - Movie in Pavilion with free popcorn - Popcorn served between 8:30PM and 8:45PM … better grab a seat
July 12 12:00PM to 1:00PM Hawaiian Themed Games – Get into the Hawaiian spirit with our multitude of fun and wacky games!
2:00PM to 4:00PM – Arts and Crafts - Hawaiian Themed.
7:00PM – Hayride – meets at the playground.
7:00PM to 10:45PM – Hawaiian Night Dance – By far one of our most popular activities. Dance your cares away to the sounds of PJ the DJ, enjoy great snacks, contests, photo station and more!
July 15 8:00PM to 10:45PM - Pool Night
July 16 8:30PM – Movie Night
July 17 8:00PM to 10:45PM - Pool Night
July 18-19 Treasures of the Ocean Weekend and Fish Fry
July 18-19 We found a treasure! If you can guess how many “gemstones” we have in our jar, you can win the treasure! Winner will be announced at our fish fry.
But we’re still missing another treasure! Can you find it? Sign up for our treasure hunt and have your finds back to us by 3:30 Saturday afternoon! Winner will be announced at our fish fry.
July 18 8:30PM - Movie in Pavilion with free popcorn - Popcorn served between 8:30PM and 8:45PM … better grab a seat.
July 19 10AM to 11:00AM – Sand Creation Contest – You’ve got one hour to prove to us you have the best sand creation this side of the Carribean!
12:00PM to 12:30PM- Crab race – Bring your own live crab. If you’ve got the fastest crab you’ll win a prize!
1:00PM to 2:00PM – Fun and informative presentation on the natural treasure of the Atlantic Ocean.
2:00PM to 4:00PM – Arts and Crafts
– Ahoy! Come see what sea creation we’ll be making today!
4:00PM to 7:00PM – Fish Fry ($) - Truly a feast for the eye! Crispy and tender fish, corn on the cob, potato roll and potato. Be sure you stop by to see if you are our treasure winter and our Treasure Hunt winner!
7:00PM – Hayride – meets at the playground.
8:30PM - Movie in Pavilion with free popcorn - Popcorn served between 8:30PM and 8:45PM … better grab a seat.
July 22 8:00PM to 10:45PM - Pool Night
July 23 8:30 PM – Movie Night
July 24 8:00PM to 10:45PM - Pool Night
July 25-26 Viva Las Vegas Weekend
July 25 8:30PM - Movie in Pavilion with free popcorn - Popcorn served between 8:30PM and 8:45PM … better grab a seat.
July 26 12:00PM to 2:00PM – Magic Show.
2:00PM to 4:00PM – Arts and Crafts..
7:00PM – Hayride
– meets at the playground
8:00PM to 10:30PM – Viva Las Vegas Games – Casino games for everyone! Use your winning chips to win one of over a dozen great prizes!
July 29 8:00PM to 10:45PM - Pool Night
July 30 8:30PM – Movie Night
July 31 8:00PM to 10:45PM - Pool Night

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

August

August 1-2

Wet and Wild Weekend

August 1

8:30PM - Movie in Pavilion with free popcorn - Popcorn served between 8:30PM and 8:45PM … better grab a seat.

August 2

11:00AM to 2:00PM - Water Games – We’ve got lots of fun planned to keep you happy and keep you from drying off!
2:00PM to 4:00PM – Arts and Crafts.
7:00PM – Wet Hayride
– Be prepared for a wet ride! Arm yourself with the biggest water gun you can find. Or, stay at your site and take aim at the hay wagon as it passes. Water balloons are not permitted. For the safety of our hayride drivers and the riders, please do not try to hit our hayride drivers in the eyes. Small children should not be permitted on hayride for their safety.
8:00PM to 10:45PM – Pool Night – Relax after a long day of getting soaked by … staying soaked. Nothing’s more fun than a pool night!
8:30PM – Bingo.

August 5

8:00PM to 10:45PM - Pool Night

August 6

8:30PM – Movie Night

August 7

8:00PM to 10:45PM - Pool Night

August 8-9

Dixieland Afternoon and Carnival

August 8

8:30PM - Movie in Pavilion with free popcorn - Popcorn served between 8:30PM and 8:45PM … better grab a seat.
August 9 2:00PM to 6:00PM – Carnival Games and Flea Market with Dixie Band – How can you possibly have more fun? Enjoy all of the games we’ve set up, the inflatable rides, shop the flea market or sit and relax to the sounds of John Clark and his Little Big Band poolside!
2:00PM to 5:00PM – Foods up! – One free hamburger or hotdog per person. ($) for additional. Eat your heart out while you enjoy the day. Hamburgers, hotdogs, wings and refreshments.
4:00PM - Jell-O Eating Contest – sign up ahead of time, or we may just ask you to do it anyway!
7:00PM – Hayride – meets at the playground.
8:30PM - Movie in Pavilion with free popcorn - Popcorn served between 8:30PM and 8:45PM … better grab a seat.
August 12 8:00PM to 10:45PM - Pool Night
August 13 8:30PM – Movie Night
August 14 8:00PM to 10:45PM - Pool Night
August 15-16 The Stars Are Out and Karaoke Weekend
August 15 8:30PM – Movie in Pavilion with free popcorn! Popcorn served between 8:30 and 8:45PM … better grab a seat!
August 16 11:00AM – “Little Miss and Mister Baker’s Acres” – poolside. Child (5-11) and junior divisions (12-17). Sign up by 10AM Saturday, or call in advance!
2:00PM to 4:00PM – Arts and Crafts – Make something to sparkle at Karaoke night!
4:30PM to 6:30PM – Spaghetti Dinner with Music
7:00PM – Hayride – meets at the playground.
7:00PM to 11:00PM – Poolside Karaoke and Pool Night. It’s time to sing your heart out. All ages until 9PM. 9:00PM to 11:00PM – Adults Only.
August 19 8:00PM to 10:45 PM - Pool Night
August 20 8:30 PM – Movie Night
August 21 8:00PM to 10:45 PM - Pool Night
August 22-23 Sock Hop and Ice Cream Social
August 22 8:30PM – Movie in Pavilion with free popcorn! Popcorn served between 8:30 and 8:45PM … better grab a seat!
August 23 12:00PM to 2:00PM – Baker’s Acres “Bake Off” – It was bound to happen … after all, we are Bakers! Bring your best dessert to the pavilion to have judged. Win an “I’m the Baker’s Baker” tee-shirt, apron and of course the bragging rights that go along with being our very first “Baker’s Acres Brilliant Baker Champion”.
2:00PM to 4:00PM – Arts and Crafts – 50’s themed.
7:00PM to 8:00PM – Hair Station. Get your look on, greaser style while learning the 50’s lingo.
7:00PM – Hayride – meets at the playground.
7:00PM to 10:45PM – Sock Hop and Ice Cream Social – Poodle skirts and ice cream … the world couldn’t get any better. Make your own fantastical ice cream concoction, dance like the Big Bopper with PJ the DJ and take part in our Sandy and Danny look-alike contest (for you young folk, they’re from the movie Grease.)
August 26 8:00PM to 10:45PM - Pool Night
August 27 8:30PM – Movie Night
August 28 8:00PM to 10:45PM - Pool Night
August 29- September 1 Labor Day Weekend
August 29 8:30PM – Movie in Pavilion with free popcorn! Popcorn served between 8:30PM and 8:45PM … better grab a seat!
August 30 11:00AM to 2:00PM – Family Day Challenge – Do you remember all those classic field games that you used to play? Well, you better start practicing if you’re to defend your family name. We’re pulling all of the stops … bucket brigade, potato sack race and so much more! You do want to be the official “Baker’s Acres Family Day Champions”, don’t you?
2:00PM to 4:00PM – Arts and Crafts – Labor Day Themed.
7:00PM – Hayride – meets at the playground.
7:30PM – Horse Races ($) – A little race track fun for a great cause. Bet a minimum of $1.00 or one canned good and we’ll donate it to charity. If your horse wins, you’ll receive a prize!
8:30PM – Surprise Bingo - Try your luck with our goodie bag … a fantastic prize or maybe a laugh for everyone else!
August 31 10AM – 14th Annual Horse Shoe Tournament ($) – Your own Champion tee-shirt and a trophy and bragging rights? Now why wouldn’t you show us your skill? Sign ups start two weeks in advance, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room … just ask!
2:00PM to 4:00PM – Arts and Crafts – Labor Day Themed.
4:00PM to 5:00PM – Kid’s Candy Bar Bingo.
7:00PM – Hayride
– meets at the playground.
7:00PM to 10:45PM – Dance with live band!

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

September

September 1

9:00AM to 11:00AM - “See You Soon” Breakfast ($). Small fee for a continental breakfast of: Coffee, OJ, Tea, Bagels, Muffins, Pastry, etc.

September 6-7

10AM to 4:00PM Vendor Show Weekend – Browse our Vendor’s tables at your leisure. Enjoy a few light snacks, and I bet you won’t be leaving without at least one great find!

September 13

6PM to 8:00PM – 25th Annual Pig Roast ($). Sign-ups start 1 week in advance. Bring utensils, plates, dessert and an appetite! A classic Baker’s Acres tradition you won’t want to miss!

September 20

TBA

September 27-28

Haunted Halloween Weekend

Saturday September 27
Candy Corn crazy – Guess the amount of Candy Corn we’ve stuffed into the jar and win a prize!
Best Decorated Site - Get your site decorated before the 7:00PM hayride on Saturday. Our riders will judge their favorite site and the winner will be announced at the dance!
8:30PM – Movie in Pavilion with free popcorn!
Popcorn served between 8:30PM and 8:45PM … better grab a seat!
Best Lookin’ Scarecrow – It’s up to you to bring us your very best in scarecrow-ware! Present your scarecrow at our dance to be judged! If you need some straw, stop by our Pumpkin’ Paintin’ to help yourself!

Sunday September 28
10:00AM – Pumpkin Pickin’ Time
– Jump on our Hayride (meets in playground) and take a leisurely ride to our ball field. Find your perfect pumpkin for decorating!
2:00PM to 4:00PM – Pumpkin Paintin’ Time and Scarecrow Stuffin’ – Meet in the pavilion to really jazz that pumpkin up. We’ll supply the goods, you supply the imagination! If you’re going to participate in our scarecrow contest, stop by to stuff that scarecrow!
7:00PM – Hayride – meets in the playground. Make sure you grab a form from us to vote on your very favorite Haunted Site!
7:00PM to 10:45PM – Haunted Dance – Be sure to put your best costume on … we’ll be judging you! Enjoy great music, ginger snaps and warm cider. Bring your pumpkin for the funniest, craziest, most creative pumpkin contest. Don’t forget to bring your scarecrow.


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

October

October 11

Last paid weekend for seasonals

October 25

Seasonal Late Night – If you didn’t close your site up for the season yet, then come down and enjoy a night of being *relatively* rowdy. Quiet hour is extended to 1AM. Restrictions of course … ask us at the store.


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Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey 08087
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