Ocean Lakes

Join us in Sandyland this October for Halloweekends! We have packed each of the five weekends with loads of fun and games for families to enjoy.  We are always striving to increase the fun-meter, and as you all know, we are always listening. You wanted more and you got it! Below are the activities occurring between Thursday and Saturday. While this is A LOT of information, we NEED you to follow along and read carefully:   Thursday, October 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th |  Halloweekend Mason Jar Make & Take: 2 PM- 4 PM Come join us in the Recreation Center, Room C to make your very own Halloween mason jar. Recommended for Ages 10 and up. We will provide all the materials necessary to paint and decorate your very own unique Jar. You can use your imagination to create something or follow the examples we provide for you. We will keep class open from 3 PM to 5 PM. The time it takes to finish depends on what you choose to make. Cost: Pay the instructor $5 per jar upon arriv...

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 ...

As many of you remember, a few weeks ago, we had a juvenile swan come in contact with cooking oil in one of our lakes. The swan is still in the care of the Carolina Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and getting stronger each day.  Our team rescues many animals each week from different situations – Cooking oil, fishing line, being run over, etc. We want to take this opportunity to further educate our guests on how they can help protect the wildlife around us, as well as the environment.  To do so, we have gone straight to the experts – Carolina Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Their Executive Director, Kim, is an expert in her field and works closely with the Ocean Lakes team to rescue and rehabilitate the animals in the campground, as well as the surrounding areas.  Carolina Wildlife Rehabilitation Center | Carolina Wildlife Rehabilitation Center rehabilitates birds of prey and other federally protected birds, mammals, and reptiles. Their mission is to mitigate human impacts ...

Who says you cannot get a fun workout in while on vacation?! Or, perhaps you naturally enjoy more physical activities. We have multiple activities, amenities, and opportunities for guests to be active in the campground.  Follow Along for the Activities and Amenities |  Water Aerobics – Monday, Wednesday, Friday |  Wake up and feel the burn (and I do not mean sunburn)! Everyone who can comfortably touch the bottom of the pool can come join our qualified instructor at the Indoor Pool for a class of aerobic conditioning, toning, exercises, and movement. There is no fee.  Please Note:  You must walk down the sidewalk between the Recreation Center and the Game Center for this class. Sandy Harbor will be closed until 9 AM.  Sunrise Stretching – Tuesday and Thursday | Start your morning off the beach way! Join our qualified instructor on the Observation Deck to enjoy the peaceful sunrise, while performing stretching techniques combined with mild yoga. You will nee...