Many Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts Hosting Eclipse-Themed Events
*Pool party with glow beach balls, space-themed arts and crafts, astronomical trivia and much more planned**Families encouraged to enjoy the spectacle in the great outdoors*
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yogi Bear is coming out of hibernation this spring just in time to join families as they experience the April 8 total solar eclipse. Many Jellystone Park locations are hosting fun and educational events the weekend before the eclipse as well as during it. Others will be open for RVing and camping so that families may enjoy the eclipse in nature.
Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts, with more than 75 franchised locations in the U.S. and Canada, are renowned for their attractions such as pools and water slides, non-stop family activities, up-close fun with the Yogi Bear characters, and glamping-style accommodations. Most of the fun is included in the cost of a cabin or RV stay.
According to Camp Jellystone Vice President of Marketing Trent Hershenson, some Jellystone Park franchisees are opening their locations earlier than usual to accommodate families who want a unique eclipse encounter. “Our activities directors have really reached for the stars to create unique, fun events that families will remember for years,” he said. “Locations not holding special events will still be great places to experience the eclipse as they generally are far away from street and parking lot lights that are expected to automatically turn on during the darkness.”
These Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts are hosting special events. Visit each location’s website for details and to make reservations.
*Bloomington, Indiana:* At this location, families will delight in a Moon Ball Gaga Ball tournament, jump’n’glow at the jump pillow, a dance party, as well as themed arts and crafts and refreshments.
Details: https://jellystonelakemonroe.com/activities/themed-weekends
*Canyon Lake – San Antonio, Texas:* The fun starts Friday, April 5, at this location and includes a Total Eclipse Scavenger Hunt, “BinGLOW” Bingo, Outer Space Balloon Painting, astronomical trivia and Solar Eclipse of the Heart Bear-e-oke. The water attractions will be open.
Details: https://jellystonehillcountry.com/events
*Cleveland-Sandusky, Ohio:* This location provides the ideal setting to escape the lights and noise of Northeast Ohio. A Saturday night dance party and a Monday morning wagon ride will make the weekend memorable. Complimentary eclipse glasses will be provided and souvenir t-shirts will be available.
Details: https://www.clevelandjellystone.com/snag-your-campsites-for-the-total-solar-eclipse
*Columbus North, Ohio:* This location is perfectly positioned within the path of totality, ensuring guests experience the full effect of the eclipse. The Solar Eclipse Weekend includes themed arts and crafts as well as wagon rides. The popular Jellystone Park Express train will be choo-chooing, too. Guests will receive complimentary eclipse glasses.
Details: http://www.columbusjellystone.com/eclipse-camping-at-jellystone-park-columbus-north
*Eureka, Missouri:* Kids at this location will be able to hunt for a time capsule buried in 2017 there during the last eclipse. Its contents will be revealed during a special ceremony. NASA’s live stream will be shown on the activity veranda and eclipse science projects, face painting and a bubble party are among the many other activities.
Details: https://eurekajellystone.com/activities
*Fredericksburg, Texas:* The outdoor Jellystone Park Theater at this location will provide a great view of the sky. There will be special activities, such as Roll-an-Alien, Asteroid Bowling and Musical Planets with Cindy Bear.
Details: https://twcjellystone.com/event-directory
*Golden Valley, North Carolina:* This location is holding a watch party and offering themed educational crafts as part of its Great Outdoors Week. Other activities include a s’mores social, flower planting and visits with petting zoo critters.
Details: https://campgoldenvalley.com/themes
*Indianapolis East, Indiana: *Friday night games, crafts and a movie lead up to Saturday morning when everyone at this location will wake Yogi Bear from hibernation. The rest of the weekend will be filled with activities, including Ring around the Planets and Capture the Moon games, educational crafts and a live DJ spinning tunes as the sun disappears. Saucer throwing, story time with the bears and an alien movie cap off the weekend.
Details: https://jellystoneindy.com/activities
*Kerrville, Texas:* At this location, guests will gather around the pool for a Glow Viewing Party complete with a D.J., guest astronomer, glow beach balls, glow sticks and tiki torches. There will be additional eclipse-themed activities and food and drink specials will be available all weekend.
Details: https://jellystoneguadalupe.com/events
*New Douglas, Illinois:* Space games will be non-stop at this location with kids being able to play Musical Planets, Galactic Freeze Tag, Pin the Moon on the Sun, and Alien Invasion Tag. A moon rock hunt, as well as arts and crafts are also on the schedule.
Details: https://www.rusticacresjellystonepark.com
*North Texas (Burleson):* At this location, the Family Solar Eclipse Adventure, April 7-8, will promote astronomy education and fun. Kids will be able to touch real meteorites, take part in the Solar System Scavenger Hunt, play Alien Tag and show off in the Space Cowboy costume contest.
Details: http://www.northtexasjellystone.com/upcomingevents/family-solar-eclipse-adventure
*Tyler, Texas:* This location’s viewing party will be on the pool deck. Eclipse-themed crafts will be available along with educational activities. The water attractions will be open on the weekend, with the pool open every day.
Details: https://jellystonetyler.com/events
*Williamsport, Maryland:* At this location, Star Dust Wiffleball, Create-Your-Own Martian slime, eclipse crafts, including solar system necklaces and bracelets, will make for a memorable visit.
Details: https://jellystonemaryland.com/events
*West Georgia – Atlanta:* This location is celebrating with a Spring Soiree. Weekend activities, crafts and games will energize families who can then chill out on Monday as the eclipse dramatically unfolds.
Details: https://www.gajellystone.com/theme-weekends
*Waller, Texas:* All the fun of “Great Outdoors Weekend” will set the stage for the eclipse at this location. Families will be able to plant their own flowers, cool down in the pool, warm up by the fire at a s’mores social, and meet new furry friends at the animal encounter.
Details: https://wallerjellystonepark.com/themes
The following Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts will also be open for RVing and camping. Services will vary; visit each location’s website for details.
*Akron/Canton, Ohio* https://akroncantonjellystone.com
*Chautauqua County, New York* https://chqjellystone.com
*Cherokee, North Carolina* https://jellystonecherokee.com
*Luray, Virginia* https://www.campluray.com
*Memphis, Tennessee* https://www.memphisjellystone.com
*Mill Run, Pennsylvania* https://www.jellystonemillrun.com
*Natural Bridge, Virginia* https://www.sunoutdoors.com/virginia/jellystone-park-natural-bridge
*PA Wilds, Pennsylvania* https://jellystonepawilds.com
*Pelahatchie, Mississippi *https://www.jellystonems.com
*Pittsfield, Illinois* https://jellystonepinelakes.com
*Quarryville, Pennsylvania* https://www.jellystonepa.com
*Wichita Falls, Texas* https://wichitafallsjellystonepark.com
*About Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resorts*
With more than 75 locations across the United States and Canada, Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts feature fun attractions such as pools and water slides, non-stop family activities, up-close fun with Yogi Bear characters, and glamping-style accommodations. For more information about Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts, please visit www.jellystonepark.com. For information on franchising opportunities, please visit www.jellystonefranchise.com. Camp Jellystone is part of Sun Outdoors’ family of brands.
*About Sun Outdoors*
Sun Outdoors is a leader in outdoor hospitality and is committed to its mission of offering guests exceptional and transformative outdoor experiences. With more than 170 locations across the U.S. and Ontario, Canada, Sun Outdoors offers guests several ways to stay: from RV sites to vacation rentals, from tent camping to glamping, whether they stay for a weekend, season, or longer. Visit www.sunoutdoors.com to learn more.
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