Activities for July 24th to Aug 1st, 2009

Friday, July 24th, 2009
Coloring Contest Deadline! (Please pass in all colored pages to the Front Desk)
Make sure to come to the Recreation Desk to see if you made our Coloring Contest Wall of Fame!
9:30am Ultimate Franconia Notch Trip ($20 per person includes ticket into Flume and Cannon Tram)
Climb aboard the company van for a fun filled day packed with exciting activities and sights you do not want to miss out on! We will visit the Flume Gorge and take a ride on the Cannon Mountain Tram to hike at the top of Cannon Mountain. The Basin will be our final stop if time allows.
11:00am Stress Relief Balls (FREE EVENT) @ Pollard Brook
Come down to the fun factory and see how you can make 2 balloons, and some rice into a cool stress relief ball. These can also be used as hackey sacks! Good fun for all ages!
3:00pm Water volleyball
Join us in the outdoor pool for a fun game of water volleyball. The net sits in about 3 and a half feet of water, so you must be tall enough to play on either side of the net. Mostly for adults and teens!
4:00pm Dodgeball @ Pollard Brook
Meet at the Recreation desk, then we will head down to the tennis courts for a fun game of dodgeball! All ages are welcome!
5-8:00pm Meet and Greet with our Adventure Concierge, Eric Pyra At South Mountain
At South Mountain you will have a great opportunity to ask Eric all about what you need to know on your vacation! He will give you great ideas for day trips and children’s activities. Don’t miss out on this!

Saturday, July 25th, 2009
8:00am Plan your Day with our Recreation Assistant , Steve Balgach At South Mountain
You will have a great opportunity to ask Steve all about what you need to know on your vacation! He will give you great ideas for day trips and children’s activities. Also help you with our discounted tickets we offer. Don’t miss out on this!
10:00am Toddler Paint Hour at Pollard Brook (FREE EVENT)
Bring the kids to the fun factory for a chance for them to meet other children and finger paint or paint a picture to bring home! This event geared for children ages 1-6.
11:00am Walk to Loon Mountain Gondola (Gondola Tickets $12 for Adults(13+) $8 for Children (6-12) under 6 ride free!)
Meet in the main lobby as we head out of our driveway down the paved walking path over to Loon Mountain! The path walks next to the Pemi river and will end at the stairs leading up to the Gondola. You can purchase tickets to ride the Gondola to the top of Loon before the walk begins. At the top of Loon Mtn. there are hiking trails, the Artisan Caves, and some amazing views. Gondola tickets will get you to the top, and back down Loon Mountain.
1:00pm Candy Bar Bingo At South Mountain (Entry fee: 1 candy bar per card)
Event will be held in the meeting room at South Mountain. One candy bar per card is required as an entry fee. Bring the entire family, but don’t miss out on all the fun! This is the chance to show us your skills!
5:00pm Goop ($2 per goop ball) @ South Mountain
Goop is a sticky, silly puddy-like ball made out of Elmer’s glue, liquid starch, and some food coloring. Come down to South Mountain to make a super fun goop ball yourself!
6:45 pm Pemi Valley Moose Tour ($22 Adults, $16 Children)
Join us for a three hour tour in the White Mountains of New Hampshire as you head out to find some moose! Sign up at the Front Desk!
7:00pm S’Mores by the Campfire at SOUTH MOUNTAIN (FREE EVENT!)
Children and adults are invited to the fire pit at South Mountain to make smores around the campfire. We will provide everything you need to make the perfect smore! The fire pit at South Mountain is in the back next to the outdoor pool.
8:00pm Children’s Pollard Brook Movie Night (FREE EVENT)


Monday, July 27th, 2009
Coloring Contest & Photo Scavenger Hunt Begins
Show us your creativity! Simply stop at the Front Desk or the Recreation Desk for your worksheets!
9:00am Day Break Update at Pollard Brook (FREE EVENT)
Join our Adventure Concierges for a fun and informational gathering where we will update you on all of our activities, local events and answer any questions you may have! Complimentary donuts and juice!
10:30am Sabbaday Falls & Rocky Gorge ($5 per person) (Pick up at both Resorts)
We will take the van to Rocky Gorge located off Rt 112. Then we will head back towards Sabbaday Falls and make a stop there.
2:30pm Volleyball @ Pollard Brook
Meet down at the Recreation Desk, then we’ll head out to the volleyball court for a fun pick-up game. We will need at least 4 people to play, and if more then 16 sign up we will play more then one game!
4:30pm Gifts in a Jar ($5 per Jar) @ Pollard Brook
Choose between making a layered chocolate brownie mix, spiral festive soup mix, or a special treat for your four legged friends with our layered dog biscuit mix! Take home a special treat as a great gift.
7:00pm S’Mores by the Campfire (FREE EVENT!) @ Pollard Brook
Children and adults are invited to join the recreation team making smores around the campfire. We will provide everything you need!! Campfire is beyond the Jackman Brook Lodge Parking area on the hillside. Event will run for 1 hour.

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009
8:00am Plan your Day with our Recreation Assistant , Steve Balgach At South Mountain
You will have a great opportunity to ask Steve all about what you need to know on your vacation! He will give you great ideas for day trips and children’s activities. Also help you with our discounted tickets we offer. Don’t miss out on this!
10:00am Blueberry Picking @ Windy Ridge Orchard $17 per person includes Lunch, Pint of Blueberries and Transportation.
Join us as we head over to Windy Ridge Orchard to pick blueberries. Along the way we will stop at a couple of scenic overlooks and waterfalls. After lunch you will head out to pick your own Blueberries. When we are done there we will head to Bath and stop at the Brick Store, America’s oldest General Store and the Bath Covered Bridge.
3:00pm Fadden's Sugar House and General Store (Free Event) (Pick up @ both Resorts)
We will head over to North Woodstock and meet with the Fadden Family and see how they make Maple Syrup. You will be able to observe the process in the modern facility as well as see an example of the way it was done in the good ole days.
5:00pm Summer BBQ ($10-Adults(13+) $5-Kids(6-12) Kids 5 and Under are FREE) @ Pollard Brook
Guests are invited down to the BBQ area for a summer dinner and some fun events. MO THE CLOWN WILL BE HERE!! Food will be cooked from 5-6. Food will include hot dogs, hamburgers, coleslaw, potato salad, cookies, ice tea, and more! ALL YOU CAN EAT!!!
6:00pm Tie Dye T-Shirts ($5 per shirt - Free if you bring your own!) @ Pollard Brook
Come down to the basketball court and make a tie dye t-shirt or 2!! We will have everything you need to make a tie dye creation. We will have t-shirts if you need one, but if you have your own, bring it on down!!

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009
8:00am Plan your Day with our Recreation Assistant , Steve Balgach At South Mountain
You will have a great opportunity to ask Steve all about what you need to know on your vacation! He will give you great ideas for day trips and children’s activities. Also help you with our discounted tickets we offer. Don’t miss out on this!
10:00am Hike Georgiana Falls (FREE EVENT) 1.6 - 2.6 miles round trip MOST DIFFICULT HIKE
Join Steve on a trip to Georgiana Falls! Here we will see many cascading waterfalls, as well as the two Upper and Lower falls. Spectacular waterfalls, be sure to bring your camera, and wear proper shoes
1:00pm Make Your Own Bird Feeder (FREE EVENT) @ South Mountain
Join us at Pollard Brook as we take peanut butter, bird seed, and other things to create a bird feeder to attract all the winged creatures in your area! Very quick and easy craft!
2:00pm Whiffleball Game (FREE EVENT) @ Pollard Brook
Meet at the Recreation Desk at Pollard Brook for a fun game of whiffleball! All ages welcome!
6:45 pm Pemi Valley Moose Tour ($22 Adults, $16 Children)
Join us for a three hour tour in the White Mountains of New Hampshire on the famous Moose Tour Bus; filled with bubble machines, strobe lights, and many other fun things; as you head out to find some moose! This is not just a 3 hour tour, it is truly an experience! Sign up at the Front Desk!
8:00pm Teen’s Movie Night (FREE EVENT) @ both Resorts
Come down to the main lobby where we will provide snacks and a PG-13 rated movie for adults and teens to watch. Please bring a drink of your choice, free popcorn will be provided!

Thursday, July 30th, 2009
12:00pm Hike to Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge. ($5 per person)(Pick up at both resorts) This is a 3 mile round trip flat hike along old railroad lines. We will head up to this hidden Jewel in Jefferson, NH. Our journey is out to Cherry Pond and you will be rewarded with spectacular views of the Presidential Range. The ponds and adjacent forests are excellent habitat for migratory birds. Over the years, 235 bird species have been recorded here, 128 of which are confirmed breeders. Turtles, frogs, black bear, moose, and white- tailed deer are also common.
1:00pm Ice Cream Social ($3 per bowl) @ Pollard Brook
Come down to the Pool Area for an ice cream treat! We will have ice cream and tons of toppings, so come make a super sundae if your stomach can handle it!
4:00pm Bingo At Pollard Brook (Entry fee: 1$ per card)
Event will be held in the Fun Factory at Pollard Brook. One dollar per card is required as an entry fee. Bring the entire family, but don’t miss out on all the fun! This is the chance to show us your skills!
6:00pm UNO Tournament @ Pollard Brook
Meet in the lobby for a fun night of playing everyone’s favorite game, UNO!

7:00PM Water Balloon Volleyball (FREE EVENT) @ Pollard Brook
Find a partner and bring a towel. The way to play is take a waterballoon in your towel and toss it to the other side. The teams on the other side will try to catch it in their towel and send it back over the net until the balloon pops! Winning pair will get a prize. With any leftover water balloons we will have a small FUN water balloon fight!

Friday, July 31st, 2009
Coloring Contest Deadline! (Please pass in all colored pages to the Front Desk)
Make sure to come to the Recreation Desk to see if you made our Coloring Contest Wall of Fame!
9:30am Ultimate Franconia Notch Trip ($20 per person includes ticket into Flume and Cannon Tram)
Climb aboard the company van for a fun filled day packed with exciting activities and sights you do not want to miss out on! We will visit the Flume Gorge and take a ride on the Cannon Mountain Tram to hike at the top of Cannon Mountain. The Basin will be our final stop if time allows.
11:00am Stress Relief Balls (FREE EVENT) @ Pollard Brook
Come down to the fun factory and see how you can make 2 balloons, and some rice into a cool stress relief ball. These can also be used as hackey sacks! Good fun for all ages!
3:00pm Water volleyball @ Pollard Brook
Join us in the outdoor pool for a fun game of water volleyball. The net sits in about 3 and a half feet of water, so you must be tall enough to play on either side of the net. Mostly for adults and teens!
4:00pm Dodgeball @ Pollard Brook
Meet at the Recreation desk, then we will head down to the tennis courts for a fun game of dodgeball! All ages are welcome!
5-8:00pm Meet and Greet with our Adventure Concierge, Eric Pyra At South Mountain
At South Mountain you will have a great opportunity to ask Eric all about what you need to know on your vacation! He will give you great ideas for day trips and children’s activities. Don’t miss out on this!

Saturday, August 1st, 2009
8:00am Plan your Day with our Recreation Assistant , Steve Balgach At South Mountain
You will have a great opportunity to ask Steve all about what you need to know on your vacation! He will give you great ideas for day trips and children’s activities. Also help you with our discounted tickets we offer. Don’t miss out on this!
10:00am Toddler Paint Hour at Pollard Brook (FREE EVENT)
Bring the kids to the fun factory for a chance for them to meet other children and finger paint or paint a picture to bring home! This event geared for children ages 1-6.
11:00am Walk to Loon Mountain Gondola (Gondola Tickets $12 for Adults(13+) $8 for Children (6-12) under 6 ride free!)
Meet in the main lobby as we head out of our driveway down the paved walking path over to Loon Mountain! The path walks next to the Pemi river and will end at the stairs leading up to the Gondola. You can purchase tickets to ride the Gondola to the top of Loon before the walk begins. At the top of Loon Mtn. there are hiking trails, the Artisan Caves, and some amazing views. Gondola tickets will get you to the top, and back down Loon Mountain.
1:00pm Candy Bar Bingo At South Mountain (Entry fee: 1 candy bar per card)
Event will be held in the meeting room at South Mountain. One candy bar per card is required as an entry fee. Bring the entire family, but don’t miss out on all the fun! This is the chance to show us your skills!
5:00pm Goop ($2 per goop ball) @ South Mountain
Goop is a sticky, silly puddy-like ball made out of Elmer’s glue, liquid starch, and some food coloring. Come down to South Mountain to make a super fun goop ball yourself!
6:45 pm Pemi Valley Moose Tour ($22 Adults, $16 Children)
Join us for a three hour tour in the White Mountains of New Hampshire as you head out to find some moose! Sign up at the Front Desk!
7:00pm S’Mores by the Campfire at SOUTH MOUNTAIN (FREE EVENT!)
Children and adults are invited to the fire pit at South Mountain to make smores around the campfire. We will provide everything you need to make the perfect smore! The fire pit at South Mountain is in the back next to the outdoor pool.
8:00pm Children’s Pollard Brook Movie Night (FREE EVENT)
Come down to the fun factory in your pj’s with blankets and pillows to watch a movie the whole family can enjoy. We will provide popcorn, so make sure to bring a drink.