Our 2012 Schedule is still under construction, more events will be posted as they are scheduled, all events are subject to change
CAMP TAYLOR CAMPGROUND
2012 ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
MAY 4-6 ‘Welcome back Seasonals’ covered dish social. Come meet and greet with your fellow seasonals on Saturday at 6:30 in the lounge.
+ Hackettstown ANNUAL SPRING FESTIVAL. Amusements, entertainment, food and games, business show. Friiday- Sunday 12 - 10pm. Free!
MAY 11-13 MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND Kids are invited to make a MOTHER'S DAY CRAFT on Sat. morning. FREE GAME OF MINI GOLF FOR CAMPING MOMS (must be accompanied by a child). Come down to the lounge Saturday evening for Dollar Store Bingo. Free coffee and bagel on Sunday morning for camping mothers.
MAY 18-20 Springtime is here! There will be an egg hunt starting Saturday morning throughout the campground. Join in our 2nd Rubber Duck race in the stream on Saturday afternoon (weather permitting).
MAY 25-28 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND FRONTIER WEEKEND Test your frontiersman skills with a TRACK & TREE IDENTIFICATION CONTEST Saturday morning and a FIREBUILDING CONTEST Sunday morning followed by a CHILI CONTEST in the evening. Bring a pot of your best chili recipe and sign by Sunday. Judging will be by our campground staff.
+ Celtic Festival at Shawnee Mountain (Saturday & Sunday, 11am-6pm)
JUNE 1-3 Brook Hollow Winery will be bring a selection of their wines to taste on Saturday evening in the lounge. Kids story and craft Saturday Morning.
+ CRAWFISH FESTIVAL at Sussex County Fairgrounds, Rt. 206 & Plains Rd. Friday-Sunday 4 - 8pm. $30 admission
JUNE 8-10 FOUNDERS DAY WEEKEND Help us celebrate the life of Joe Taylor, founder of the campground. Learn how extraordinary he was and how he lived his life. View his slide show about animals in NJ and take a guided hike through the history of the campground, Free cake and coffee on Sun. morning.
JUNE 15-17 FATHER'S DAY WEEKEND Kids are invited to make a FATHER'S DAY CRAFT for Dad on Saturday afternoon. FREE GAME OF MINI GOLF for camping fathers (must be accompanied by a child). Celebrate Flag Day with an American scavenger hunt and patriotic coloring contest. Free coffee and bagel on Sunday morning for camping dads.
JUNE 22-24 BEAVER DAY! Coloring contest and Beaver trivia on Saturday, followed by Dollar Store Bingo in the evening.
JUNE 29- July1 Patriotic Treasure Hunt on Saturday. Kids coloring contest Saturday June 30 through Saturday July 7, judging will be on the 8th with the winner announced on Facebook. You do not need to be present to win and prizes will be mailed.
+ ITALIAN AMERICAN FESTIVAL & CAR SHOW at Budd Lake, Sunday July1
10am - 6pm. $10 Adults/ $6 Students/Seniors over 62 Children Under 5- Free.
TUESDAY JULY 3 +Shawnee Mountain Fireworks (Tuesday July 3rd 7pm-10pm)
JULY 6-8
Lori Day from Space Wild Animal Farm and Museum is back by popular demand! Come see what animals and artifacts she brings!
American Scavenger hunt on Saturday
JULY 13-15 Its the FOURTH ANNUAL CHICKEN WING WEEKEND at Camp Taylor! Bring at least 2 dozen (or more) of your favorite wings to share with your fellow campers.
JULY 20-22 ICE CREAM SOCIAL Make your own sundae Saturday evening in the lounge (there is a small fee for this event).
JULY 27-29 CAMPGROUND OLYMPICS In honor of the start of the summer olympics, join us on Saturday for some fun competitive activities including kayak racing, lawn body bowling, and frisbee golf. Prizes awarded for each event! We will also be showing the olympics in the lounge during office hours.
+ Saturday, 28-4; WARREN COUNTY FARMERS FAIR AND BALLOON FESTIVAL
AUGUST 3-5 Brook Hollow Winery will be bring a selection of their wines to taste on Saturday evening in the lounge. Kids story and craft Saturday Morning. We will also be showing the olympics in the lounge during office hours.
+ Saturday, 28-4; WARREN COUNTY FARMERS FAIR AND BALLOON FESTIVAL
+ Friday, 3-12 NEW JERSEY STATE FAIR / SUSSEX COUNTY FARM AND HORSE SHOW at Sussex County Fair Grounds in Augusta
AUGUST 10-12 Paper boat and airplane contests on Saturday. Think you can make a sea worthy paper boat? Do you know how to make a great paper airplane? Rules and times will be posted at the office on Friday as well as on facebook. We will also be showing the olympics in the lounge during office hours.
+ Friday, 3-12 NEW JERSEY STATE FAIR / SUSSEX COUNTY FARM AND HORSE SHOW at Sussex County Fair Grounds in Augusta
AUGUST 17-19 Pocono Snake and Animal Farm will be bringing a selection of animals at 7:30pm on Saturday. Don't miss this popular event!
AUGUST 24-26 ICE CREAM SOCIAL Make your own sundae Saturday evening in the lounge (there is a small fee for this event).
AUGUST 31- SEPTEMBER 3 LABOR DAY WEEKEND Wild West Weekend! Themed treasure hunt and kid friendly shooting contest on Saturday. Dollar store bingo Sunday evening.
+Pocono Garlic Festival at Shawnee, Sat & Sun, 10-6. +SCANDINAVIAN FEST Mon 9/5 10 – 6.
SEPTEMBER 7-9 Guided Hike leaving 9am from the office. Bring at least a quart of water per person and snacks are recommended. Approx. 7 mile round trip.
+ Saturday & Sunday BELVIDERE'S VICTORIAN DAYS.
SEPTEMBER 14-16 ICE CREAM SOCIAL Make your own sundae Saturday evening in the lounge (there is a small fee for this event).
SEPTEMBER 21-23 Treasure Hunt.
+ Saturday & Sunday, WARREN COUNTY ANTIQUES FAIR AND FESTIVAL at the Warren County Fair Grounds in Harmony
SEPTEMBER 28 - 30 HAUNTED HOUSE our most popular event opens Saturday at 8pm.
OCTOBER 5-8COLUMBUS DAY WEEKEND HAUNTED HOUSE & PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST on Sat. night.
+ Autumn Timber Festival at Shawnee Mountain (Saturday & Sunday, 11am – 6pm)
OCTOBER 12-14 LAST CHANCE TO SEE OUR HAUNTED HOUSE! Don’t miss this!
+THESE ACTIVITIES ARE NOT HELD ON THE CAMPGROUND, BUT ARE IN THE AREA.
Be sure to check the bulletin board for additional local events and activities. Outdoor activities may be canceled or postponed due to weather conditions. All activities and events are subject to change without notice.