Cobourg East Campground
Cobourg East Campground
Things To Do at the campground.
A List of Events planned for 2011 is at the bottom of this page.There are many activities to do in the campsite - some organized and some not.
Here are some examples ...
This is the Paper Boat Race which is always lots of fun for the children.
Here is the Playground - more fun for the kids.
And here is the sandbox - being used by a group of creative artists ...
This is an organized game for children of all ages ...
... and the pool is always popular ...
...and a successful day's fishing also appeals to all ages
There are also seasonal activities, such as ...
Halloween
Canada Day
Christmas in July
Carnival
Sportsday
Thanksgiving Celebrations
Things To Do in the area ...
Sandy Beaches.
The town of Cobourg sits on the shores of Lake Ontario and boasts one of the best beaches in the area. The beach is flat and wide and a great place to spend a day. The beach is beside the Marina, and there is always activity there during the summer months. The town also has many places for eating and entertainment
In another part of Victoria Park is the Flower Clock - always a beautiful spectacle!
Historical Buildings.
There are many interesting Historical Buildings within easy reach of the campground. These include ...
Cobourg City Hall and detail of the cupola.
Grafton Inn.
This was the Stage Coach stop in past times.
Now it's a restaurantShopping Mall.
The Northumberland Mall is only 6 km away, and has a wide selection of big name stores such as Sears and Zellers, and many specialty stores, including a jeweller, an art print shop, a music store, and many others. There is also a bowling alley inside the Mall, with an amusement arcade attached.
Golf and Mini Golf.The area has several good golf courses, and mini-golf is also available for enthusiasts.
R.V. Service and Repair.
There are several R. V. service and repair facilities within reach of the campground.
Please remember-
Children under 6 need accompaniment at all activities within the campground
All children, under 16 must be accompanied by an adult while participating in the wagon rides.
Volunteer help is always appreciated!
| Schedule
of Events - 2011 |
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Date |
Activity |
Time/Location |
Information |
| Saturday - May 7 |
Craft |
1 pm at Store | Mother's Day Craft |
| Saturday - May 21 | Camp Meeting |
1 pm Rec Hall |
Coffee/Donuts |
| Sunday - May 22 | Pot Luck Dinner | 5.30 pm Rec Hall | Each person brings a salad, dessert or side dish to share plus own plates,cutlery etc. |
| Saturday - June 4 |
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| Saturday - June 11 |
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| Saturday - June 18 | Craft Horse Races |
1 pm at Store 7 pm at Store |
Father's Day Craft Bets 25c |
| Friday - June 24 | Kids Movie Adult Euchre |
7 pm at Store 7 pm at Rec Hall |
Drop offs welcome Details at Store |
| Saturday - June 25 | Ice Cream Social Family Pub Night |
7 pm at Rec Hall 7 pm at Rec Hall |
Strawberries/Ice Cream $2 charge Beach Party theme |
| Friday - July 1 | Family Movie Night | Dusk behind Store | Bring chairs and blankets |
| Saturday - July 2 | Canada Day Parade |
2 pm at Store |
Decorate Bikes, Wagons, etc. |
| Sunday - July 3 | Pancake Breakfast Horseshoe Tournament |
9 am in Rec Hall TBA at the Pits |
No Charge. Bring plates, cutlery, etc. Details at Store |
| Saturday July 9 | Red Cross CPR & First Aid Course Scavenger Hunt Movie Wine and Cheese |
9 am at Rec Hall 1 pm begins at Store 7 pm at Store 7 pm at Rec Hall |
$12 Pre-register at Store Ages 6-12 years old Bring snacks to share - wine is supplied |
| Friday - July 15 | Kid's Bingo Adult Euchre |
7 pm at Store 7 pm at Store |
No Charge No Charge |
| Saturday - July 16 | Kid's Pool Olympics
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3 pm at Pool
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Games, races, etc.
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| Friday - July 22 | Family Night 2 movies to choose from |
7 pm at Rec Hall 7 pm at Store |
Jim Carrey - A Christmas Carol Santa Paws |
| Saturday - July 23 |
Christmas in July Parade Pot Luck Dessert Party
Decorate your campsite and enter the contest for the best decorated site |
1 pm at Store 2 pm at Store
Store |
Meet Santa at the Rec Hall Each person bring a Dessert to Share
Sign up at Store |
| Friday - July 29 | Family Bingo | 7 pm at Rec Hall | Cards $2 or 3 for $5 Everyone Welcome |
| Saturday - July 30 | Children's Wish Carnival Street Dance |
1 pm at Playground 6.30 pm - midnight in front of Store |
Games, Face Paint, Bake Sale Etc. Everyone Welcome |
| Sunday - July 31 | Pancake Breakfast March of Dimes |
9 am Rec Hall
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No Charge
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| Monday - August 1 | March of Dimes |
10.30 am at Rec Hall |
Bid on Interesting Items |
| Saturday - August 6 | Pool Tournament Euchre |
11 am in Store 7 pm at Rec Hall |
All Ages Details at Store |
| Friday August 12 | Craft | 7 pm TBA | Make boats for tomorrow's race |
| Saturday August 13 | Car Rally Boat Race |
9 am at Store 4 pm at Store |
Scavenger Hunt by Car All ages - boats must be made of 2 or more recycled materials |
| Saturday August 20 | Pot Luck/BBQ dinner TV Game Show The Price is Right ... so come on down and Let's Make a Deal!! |
5 pm at Rec Hall 7.30 pm at Rec Hall
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Pot luck/BBQ dinner Adult accompaniment for under 16
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| Friday Auguat 26 | Craft | 7 pm at TBA | Decorate your shoes or shirt for tomorrow night's Black Light/Glow in the Dark Party |
| Saturday August 27 | Family Pub Night |
7 pm at Rec Hall |
Black Light/ Glow in the Dark Theme |
| Friday September 2 | Family Bingo
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7 pm at Rec Hall
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Cards $2 or 3 for $5 TBA |
| Saturday September 3 | Craft CEC's Duck Race Street Dance |
1 pm at Store 3 pm Along Creek 6:30-11 pm in front of Store |
To be announced Sponsor a duck $2 All Ages Welcome |
| Sunday - September 4 | Pancake Breakfast Pot Luck Dinner |
9 am Rec Hall 5 pm Rec Hall |
No Charge Bring plates, cutlery, etc. Each person brings a dish and a dessert to share. Bring plates, cutlery, etc. |
| Saturday September 10 | Horse Races |
7 pm Rec Hall |
Bets 25c |
| Saturday September 24 | Kid's Movie Adult Euchre |
7 pm at Store 7 pm at Rec Hall |
Dropoffs Welcome Details at Store |
| Saturday - October 8 | Halloween:- Pumpkin Carving Trick or Treat Costume Party |
1 pm behind Store 7 pm Site to Site 8 pm Rec Hall |
No Charge Sign up at store to give out treats Everyone Welcome. Come in costume Bring snacks to share |
| Sunday - October 9 | Thanksgiving Pot Luck Dinner |
5 pm Rec Hall | Each person brings a dish and dessert to share Bring own plates, cutlery, etc. |
| PLEASE REMEMBER :- Children under 6 years old must be accompanied by a person over the age of 12 for all activities. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult to go on the wagon rides. Volunteer help is always appreciated. Some events and activities may be postponed or cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. |
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