Ocean Lakes

May is upon us and with it brings an increase in activities offered in the Recreation Center, which means even MORE FUN! We are excited to announce that the Fire & Hula Show is back at the end of the month, so whether you are participating in a craft or taking in a show, there is much to experience when staying at Ocean Lakes.  Follow Along for all the Crafts and Shows Happening in May |  Canvas Painting | May 5, 12, 19, 26 | 3 PM |  This class is perfect for beginners or anyone who loves painting. You are welcome to bring snacks with you to nibble on while you paint. Once completed, you get to take home a beautiful masterpiece that you have the pride of painting all by yourself to hang up and remember your trip to the beach for years to come! May 5th May 12th May 19th May 26th Cost: $20 per person. Pay instructor at the time of class. Supplies and instructions are included in the cost. Location: Recreation Center, Room A. Note: 35 Spots Available. Sign-Up in Advance...

Our activities are more than recreational… They are bonding moments, laughs shared with the people you love, memories in the making… They are family traditions. Many of our guests return year after year to create wonderful family memories that will last a lifetime.  The Tranchida family is one of those families. Meet Alyssa | Alyssa is from Sterling Heights, MI and has been vacationing at Ocean Lakes for 20 years! This week, she is describing her favorite Ocean Lakes memory.  More Than Just An Activity | Follow along as Alyssa shares her favorite memory of Ocean Lakes: My Nana and Grandpa purchased their place at Ocean Lakes in 1994 and they visited every year. My favorite memory from Ocean Lakes was doing Family Ceramics with my Nana every year. We have been going to the ceramics activity in the Recreation Center every year for the past 16 years.  My Nana loved spending time with her grandkids at Family Ceramics. She always helped us pick out which ceramic to paint, and ...

Hippity-hoppity, Easter’s on its way! It is a beautiful week at Ocean Lakes, and we are excited for all the fun in store for our guests. From high-fiving the Easter Bunny to worshiping together as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and the victory of life over death, there is much to do this week! Follow Along for our Easter-Themed Activities this Week |  Maundy Service | All are welcome to join Reverend Lawton as he leads Maundy Service on Thursday, April 14th at 7:30 PM. Maundy commemorates the Last Supper that Jesus had with his disciples. Jesus breaks bread, saying, “This is my body,” and pours wine, saying “This is my blood.” There is no fee. Easter Photo-Op | Beginning Friday, April 15th through Sunday, April 17th, stop by the big beach chairs behind the Nature Center for a sweet family photo-op! The big beach chairs will be decorated with an Easter theme.  Easter Bonnet Contest | Have your family create your very own custom Easter Bonnet at home. Stop by the Recrea...

The birds are chirping, many are breaking out the flip flops, and our Mama and Daddy Swans have built a new nest and begun laying eggs… Spring has officially arrived at Ocean Lakes! With the arrival of Spring, there are more happy campers in the campground, and our hearts are so thrilled! As you all know, our team spent the “down time” completing projects throughout the campground preparing for a new season. Spring may be here, but the team has not slowed down on the projects.  Follow Along for an Update on all Things Maintenance in the Campground |  Splish, Splash – We are in Preparation Mode at SHWP | Once Sandy Harbor Water Park opens for the season, it is all fun in the sun in the campground. What guests do not see is all the preparation that goes on behind the scenes. Our team is working diligently to complete the necessary and required maintenance to the water park.  This week, we are focusing on buffing the slides and painting the racks for the mats! We have purcha...