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Fun Campground Activities at Jellystone Park™ Lake of the North in West Branch, MI
Check out our fun family activities at Jellystone Park™ Lake of the North! Follow along on our Facebook page for weekly activities and event details, or view our themed parties below.
April 24-26
Wake up the Bears Weekend
Help us kick off the 2026 season during Wake Up the Bears Weekend, our exciting opening weekend celebration! On Saturday morning, we’ll wake the bears from their long winter hibernation and officially welcome a brand-new season of fun. The weekend will be filled with cozy campfire vibes, including a s’more social, camping-themed crafts, fun games, and so much more. It’s the perfect way to gather around the campfire, shake off the winter, and start the season with unforgettable Jellystone memories!
May 1-3
Holiday Mashup Weekend
Get ready for the ultimate celebration during Holiday Mashup Weekend, where we combine a taste of some of our favorite holidays all into one unforgettable weekend! Enjoy the fun of Easter with an epic egg hunt, get creative with Halloween crafts, spread cheer through Christmas caroling, and chase the luck of the Irish with a digital scavenger hunt for the Pot o’ Gold—featuring a FREE night stay for the lucky winner. It’s a whirlwind of festive fun, surprises, and holiday magic you won’t want to miss!
May 8-10
Bingo Bash Weekend
If you love BINGO, this is your weekend! We’re turning the whole campground into Bingo Central with games happening morning, afternoon, and night—Blanket Bingo, Adult Beverage Bingo, Glow Bingo, and plenty more chances to win fun prizes all weekend long. When you’re ready for a break from your bingo card, enjoy the evening out on the beautiful lake and end it with some Yogi Bear Cartoons under the stars. It’s nonstop bingo and big-time fun for the whole family! Plus, we can’t forget about our special Mothers! Of course we will have a special craft to make just for Mom!
May 15-17
S’mores, Superheroes & Sidekicks
This -weekend, we’re saving all our cheers for the heroes! Join us as we celebrate real-life heroes and comic-book favorites with a “super” lineup of fun. Families can suit up for our Superhero Costume Contest, get creative with super-themed crafts, and team up for a full slate of heroic activities. We’ll gather around the community campfire for a sweet S’more Social and Hot Chocolate Social. All of our Superheroes get 50% off their RV Sites and 35% off any Rental Units!
May22-25
Best of the Best Weekend
Celebrate Best of the Best & Memorial Day Weekend with a meaningful mix of remembrance and fun. We’ll honor those who fought for our freedom with thoughtful patriotic crafts, then turn up the excitement with a weekend packed full of Jellystone Park’s best of the best favorite activities. Enjoy classics like Candy Bar BINGO, make-your-own slime, hula hoop contests, relay races, hole-in-one challenges, cannonball contests, and so much more. It’s a special holiday weekend filled with gratitude, family fun, and unforgettable memories.
May29-31
Junior Ranger Weekend
Get ready for Junior Ranger Weekend, a fun-filled adventure where kids can explore, learn, and earn their way to becoming official Junior Rangers! Throughout the weekend, young explorers will work toward gaining badges by completing exciting tasks and challenges designed to spark curiosity and teamwork. Those who rise to the occasion and complete all the activities will be rewarded with something extra special from Ranger Smith at the end—making all their hard work truly worth it. It’s the perfect weekend for kids to learn, play, and create unforgettable ranger memories!
June 5-7
Dino & Discovery Weekend
Stomp into adventure during Dino Dig & Discovery Weekend, where prehistoric fun comes to life! Kids will dig into fossil fun, stretch and squish some dino slime, test their knowledge with dino trivia, and get creative with crafts that match the excitement. This roar-some weekend is perfect for young paleontologists ready to explore, discover, and have a dino-mite time!
June 12-14
All Things Messy
Get ready to get messy during our All Things Messy weekend—where the messier, the better! Kids will dive into hands-on fun with activities like applesauce art, making their own slime kits, pie-in-the-face trivia, and even more delightfully messy surprises. It’s a laughter-filled, creativity-packed weekend that encourages kids to let loose, get a little sticky, and have a whole lot of fun. Come dressed to get messy and leave with big smiles and unforgettable memories!
June 15-21
Out of School, In the Pool Weekend
Celebrate the start of summer during Out of School, In the Pool, a high-energy weekend where the kids take the lead and the fun never stops! With no homework and no schedules, kids can dive into water-filled fun like splash games, water fights, poolside challenges, and classic yard games. Add in sweet treats, relay races, and all the carefree summer vibes, and you’ve got the perfect way to kick off summer and celebrate school being officially out!
June 22-28
Beach Party Bash
Grab your flip-flops and sunshine vibes for Beach Party Bash, a tropical-themed weekend packed with seaside fun! Get in the groove with hula hoop contests, cool off with pineapple juice chugging fun, test your skills in a pineapple eating contest, and kick back at our refreshing watermelon social—plus a classic seed-spitting contest and even more beachy surprises. It’s the perfect way to soak up summer with laughs, friendly competition, and all the laid-back beach party energy!
June 29-July 6
Red, White, & Boo Boo™ Weekend
Celebrate Independence Day with a fun twist during Red, White, and Boo Boo™ Weekend! This patriotic weekend is packed with classic summertime fun, including festive bike parades, a refreshing watermelon social, corn hole tournaments, and plenty more red-white-and-blue excitement for the whole family. It’s the perfect way to enjoy the holiday with laughter, friendly competition, and all the laid-back summer vibes that make Independence weekend so special.
July 6-12
Games Galore Week/end
Get ready for nonstop fun during Games Galore Weekend, where there’s something for everyone to play and enjoy! We’ll be rolling out a wide variety of games all weekend long—from trivia and BINGO (of course!) to free throw contests, whip cream home run derbies, fishing contests, relay races, and so much more. Whether you’re feeling competitive or just in it for the laughs, this action-packed weekend is all about friendly fun, big smiles, and making unforgettable memories together.
July 13-19
Pirates, Mermaids, and Mayhem Week/end
Ahoy, mateys and mermaids alike! Dive into adventure during Pirates & Mermaids Weekend, where a special treasure hunt awaits and we need your help to find the missing picnic basket. Clues will be revealed throughout the week and weekend, leading brave pirates and curious mermaids closer to the prize. Keep your eyes sharp and your sense of adventure ready—rumor has it there’s even a FREE night stay waiting for the lucky winner who cracks the case and finds the treasure!
July 20-26
Christmas in July Week/end
It’s time to bring out the jolly during Christmas in July! Celebrate the holiday spirit summertime-style with festive fun like ornament crafting, cookie decorating, and welcoming our bears to their very own Christmas celebration—after all, they hibernate all winter, so this is their time to soak up the cheer. With plenty of merriment, cozy creativity, and even a chance of snow, this holly-jolly weekend is sure to feel merry and bright no matter the temperature!
July 27-Aug 2
Chocolate Lovers Week/end
Calling all chocoholics—Chocolate Lovers Weekend is about to get sweet! Indulge in a weekend packed with chocolatey fun, including chocolate pudding wrestling, chocolate milk chugging, chocolate candy bar carving, and even more cocoa-filled activities. Whether you’re competing, creating, or just enjoying the delicious chaos, this weekend is a dream come true for anyone who believes life is better with chocolate. Come ready to play, laugh, and get a little chocolate-covered!
Aug 3-9
Carnival Week/end
Step right up for Carnival Weekend, where classic fairground fun takes center stage! We can’t wait to play all your favorite carnival games, plus turn up the excitement with lemonade chugging contests, donut-on-a-string fun, and of course the always-popular candy bar bingo. With plenty of laughs, friendly competition, and old-fashioned carnival charm, this weekend is sure to be a crowd favorite for all ages!
Aug 10-16
Ultimate Summer Bash Weekend
Get ready to celebrate summer at its best! This high-energy weekend is packed with all your warm-weather favorites, including epic water fights, sandcastle contests, colorful tie-dye fun, and so much more. With sunshine, laughter, and nonstop activities, this bash is all about soaking up summer, getting a little messy, and making unforgettable memories together!
Aug 17-23
Lights, Camera, CAMP Weekend!
Roll out the red carpet for Lights, Camera, Camp!, a Hollywood-inspired weekend full of star-worthy fun! Campers can grab the spotlight with karaoke performances, show off their style in a celebrity look-alike contest, and snap photos during character meet-and-greets and photo-fun moments. Add in movie-themed games, creative crafts, and plenty of laughs, and you’ve got a blockbuster weekend packed with glam, giggles, and memories fit for the big screen!
Aug 28-30
Case of the Missing Picnic Basket Weekend
Put your detective skills to the test during Case of the Missing Picnic Basket Weekend! A mysterious picnic basket has gone missing, and we need your help to solve the case. Throughout the weekend, campers will follow clues, crack riddles, and piece together hints scattered around the campground as they work together to uncover the truth. With plenty of teamwork, problem-solving, and fun surprises along the way, this interactive mystery weekend is sure to keep everyone guessing until the very end!
Sept 4-6
Anything Goes Week/end
It’s Anything Goes Weekend, and this time the kids are in charge! That means all the fun rules—like ice cream socials for breakfast, yard games in the middle of the day, and water fights galore. This carefree, high-energy weekend is all about saying “yes” to fun, letting kids call the shots, and making the most of summer with laughter, splashes, and sweet treats from start to finish.
Sept 11-13
All Things Apples Weekend
Take a big bite out of fall fun during our All Things Apples Weekend! We’re celebrating everyone’s favorite fruit with goofy applesauce art, applesauce eating contests that are sure to get a little messy and some Fun Fall Trivia. Test your speed in our apple juice chugging challenges, then wind down with cozy fall crafts. From sweet to silly, it’s a whole weekend dedicated to all things apples!
Sept 18-20
Pumpkin Palooza Weekend
Get ready for fall fun at its finest during Pumpkin Palooza! This festive weekend is packed with all things pumpkin, featuring creative pumpkin decorating, fun pumpkin-themed games, fall crafts, and plenty of autumn excitement for the whole family. With cozy fall vibes, seasonal activities, and lots of pumpkin-filled smiles, Pumpkin Palooza is the perfect way to celebrate the harvest season together!
Sept 25-27
Superheroes & Villains Weekend
Suit up for an action-packed Superheroes & Villains Weekend, where epic battles and heroic fun take center stage! Kids can show off their powers in superhero challenges, create their own hero or villain crafts, and compete in exciting games that put both sides to the test. Don’t miss our Magic Pumpkin Patch, where fall fun meets superhero flair in a special seasonal twist. Whether you’re saving the day or stirring up a little mischief, this high-energy weekend is all about creativity, teamwork, and larger-than-life fun!
Oct 2-4
Fright Fest Weekend
Get ready for spooky-season fun during Fright Fest Weekend, a Halloween-inspired celebration packed with all the best fall favorites! Enjoy magical pumpkin planting, show off your creativity in a pumpkin carving contest, and dress to impress for festive costume contests—plus plenty more frightfully fun activities. With crisp fall vibes, family-friendly spooks, and autumn magic around every corner, this is one weekend you won’t want to miss! Of course we encourage you to bring your Halloween Decorations…we have a site decorating contest, too!
Oct 9-11
Nightmare Before Closing Weekend
Say farewell to the season in spooky style during our Nightmare Before Closing Weekend! We’re packing in all your Halloween favorites one last time—Trick-or-Treating through the campground, Halloween crafts, and a Costume Contest featuring a special Best Group Costume category. Turn your campsite into a scream-worthy scene for our Best Decorated Site contest, then dance the night away at our Glow Monster Mash Dance Party. Don’t forget to visit the Magic Pumpkin Patch and show off your creativity in our pumpkin painting and carving contests. It’s one last frightfully fun blowout before we close the gates for the year!