
Cobourg East Campground
Things To Do at the campground.
A List of Events planned for 2009 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.
Special Long Weekend Events
Canada Day Weekend
Parade Games and Races FireWorks Pancake BreakfastCivic Holiday Weekend
Charity Carnival Street Dance Pancake Breakfast Charity Dinner Chinese AuctionThanksgiving Weekend
- Halloween Fun with a
Spook-tacular Haunted House- and Thanksgiving pot luck dinner
Schedule of Events - 2009 Date Activity Time/Location Information Saturday - May 9 Craft1 pm at Store Mother's Day Craft Saturday - May 16 Camp Meeting
Pot Luck Dinner1 pm Rec Hall
5 pm Rec Hall
Coffee/Donuts
Each person brings a dish to share plus own plates,cutlery etc.
Saturday - June 6 Coffee Club
Family Night
10 am at Store
7 - 11 pm at Rec Hall
Adults Only
Family Game Night
Saturday - June 13 Coffee Club
Kids Crafts
Family Fun Night
Theme - Western10 am at Store
1 pm Rec Hall
7 pm Rec Hall
Adults Only
Father's Day Craft
Bring own beverages Bring snacks to share
Dress in your finest Western WearSaturday - June 20 Coffee Club
Ice Cream Social
10 am at Store
3 pm at Store
Adults Only
$2 Charge
Saturday - June 27 Coffee Club
Craft
Wagon Ride/Campfire
10 am at Store
1 pm at Store
Dusk, begins at StoreAdults Only
To Be Announced
Adult accompaniment
Bring chairsThursday - July 2 Family Bingo 7 pm at Rec Hall Cards $2 or 3 for $5
Everyone WelcomeFriday - July 3 Family Movie Night Dusk behind Store Bring chairs and blankets Saturday - July 4 Coffee Club
Canada Day Parade
Fun and Games
Fireworks10 am at Store
2 pm at Store
After parade in Rec Hall
Dusk, in back fieldAdults Only
Decorate Bikes, Wagons, etc.
Games and Races for everyone. Birthday cake, Awards
Donations takenSunday - July 5
Pancake Breakfast
9 am in Rec Hall$1 ages 2-6
$2 over 6 years
Bring plates, cutlery, etc.Friday - July 10 Family Night 8 pm in Rec Hall Activities to be announced Saturday July 11 Coffee Club
Kids Pool Olympics
Wine and Cheese Party
Kids Activity10 am at Store
3 pm at Pool
8 pm at Rec Hall
8-10 pm at StoreAdults Only
Games, Races, etc.
Bring snacks to share - wine is supplied
Activities to be announced
Drop offs welcomeSaturday - July 18
Coffee ClubCrafts
Pot Luck Pasta Dinner
Teen Pool Party
10 am at Store1 pm at Rec Hall
5 pm at Rec Hall
9-11 pm at Pool
Adults OnlyCreate a boat for tomorrow's race
$2 per person
Bring a side dish or dessert to share, plus plates, cutlery, etc.Ages 13-19
Sunday - July 19 Create-a-Boat Race 2 pm
Meet at StoreAll ages
Boats must be made from 2 or more recycled materialsFriday - July 24 Family Night 8 pm at Rec Hall Christmas Movie Saturday - July 25 Coffee Club
Christmas in July Parade
Pot Luck Dessert Party
10 am at Store
1 pm at Store
7 pm at Rec HallAdults Only
Meet Santa at the Rec Hall
Each person bring a Dessert to Share plus own plates, cutlery. etc.
Coffee and Tea providedFriday - July 31 Family Bingo 7 pm at Rec Hall Cards $2 or 3 for $5
Everyone WelcomeSaturday - August 1 Coffee Club
Children's Wish Carnival
Street Dance10 am at Store
1 pm at Playground
6.30 pm Front of StoreAdults Only
Games, Face Paint, Bake Sale Etc.
Everyone WelcomeSunday - August 2 Pancake Breakfast
The Kenney Family EntertainmentMarch of Dimes
Beef on a Bun/Pot Luck Dinner9 am Rec Hall
2 pm Rec Hall5 pm at Rec Hall
$1 ages 2-6
$2 over 6 years
Bring plates, cutlery, etc.Donations Appreciated
Tickets on sale at Store
Each person brings a dish or dessert to shareMonday - August 3 Pre-Registration for Amazing Race
March of Dimes
Chinese Auction9 am at Store
11 am Rec Hall
10 teams/Ages 10 & up
Bid on Interesting Items
Proceeds to March of DimesFriday August 7 Family Night 8 pm at Rec Hall Activity to be announced Saturday - August 8 Coffee Club
Pool Tournament
Craft
Wagon Ride10 am in Store
11 am in Store
3 pm behind Store
7 pm at StoreAdults Only
All Ages
Paint a T-Shirt
Bring a T-shirt or buy one for $5
Adult AccompanimentSaturday August 15 Coffee Club
Craft
Corn Roast/Campfire
10 am at Store
1 pm at Store
6 pm in Back Field
Adults Only
To be announced
No charge
Adult accompanimentSaturday - August 22 CEC's 4th Annual Amazing Race
Awards PresentationBegins at 9 am at Store
7 pm at Rec Hall
10 Teams pre-registered
Ages 10 and up
See Rules at Store
Everyone welcome
Refreshments ServedSaturday - August 29 Coffee Club
Craft
Family Fun Night
Theme - Pirate Night10 am at Store
1 pm at Store
8 pm at Rec HallAdults Only
To be announced
Fun, Fun, Fun
Bring own beverages
Bring snacks to share
Dress like a pirateFriday - September 4 Family Bingo
Movie
7 pm at Rec Hall
9 pm at Rec Hall
Cards $2 or 3 for $5
Everyone WelcomeTBA
Saturday - September 5 Coffee Club
Craft
CEC's Duck Race
Street Dance
10 am at Store
1 pm at Store
3 pm Along Creek
6:30-11 pm in front of Store
Adults Only
To be announced
Sponsor a duck $2
All Ages Welcome
Sunday - September 6 Pancake Breakfast
Pot Luck Dinner9 am Rec Hall
5 pm Rec Hall$1 ages 2-6
$2 over 6 years
Bring plates, cutlery, etc.
Each person brings a dish and a dessert to share.
Bring plates, cutlery, etc.Saturday - September 12 Coffee Club
Family Night
10 am at Store
8 pm Rec Hall
Adults Only
Activities to be Announced
Saturday - October 10 Halloween:-
Pumpkin Carving
Trick or Treat
Party/Haunted House
1 pm behind Store
7 pm Site to Site
8 pm Rec Hall
No Charge
Sign up at store to give out treats
Everyone WelcomeSunday - October 11 Thanksgiving
Pot Luck Dinner
5 pm Rec Hall Each person brings a dish 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 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.