Mays Landing Campground
1079 12th Avenue Mays Landing, NJ 08330Mays Landing Campground
1079 12th Avenue Mays Landing, NJ 08330
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Whether you're planning a retreat for the whole family, a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Mays Landing Campground. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.
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Family Weekend
Starts: 04/17/2026 - Ends: 04/19/2026
Spend the weekend enjoying activities the whole family can do together. Friday night kicks off with Family Bingo at 6 p.m. Saturday begins at 11 a.m. with a chef hat decorating craft, followed by Kids & Parents cooking together at 1 p.m. At 3 p.m., families can work together to create a tea light lantern craft. Wrap up the day with a lively game of Family Feud at 6 p.m.
Earth Day Weekend
Starts: 04/24/2026 - Ends: 04/26/2026
Spend the weekend celebrating nature and the outdoors. Friday evening begins with a kids' egg carton wreath craft at 6 p.m., followed by an adult mosaic picture frame craft at 8 p.m. Saturday starts at 10 a.m. with birdseed ornament making, then plant a tree at noon. At 2 p.m., create "Layers of the Earth" pudding cups before heading out on a nature scavenger hunt at 4 p.m. The day wraps up with a cornhole competition at 5 p.m., and Sunday morning features the Mays Landing Community Meeting at 10:30 a.m.
Cinco de Mayo Weekend
Starts: 05/01/2026 - Ends: 05/03/2026
Enjoy a festive weekend celebrating Cinco de Mayo. Friday evening begins at 6 p.m. with a musical instrument craft, followed by an adult dart competition at 9 p.m. Saturday activities include making a pinata at 11 a.m., a sombrero hunt at 1 p.m., salsa making at 3 p.m., and a Cinco de Mayo fiesta at 5 p.m. - bring a dish to share with the community. The celebration continues with pinata fun for kids and adults at 7 p.m.
Mother's Day Weekend
Starts: 05/08/2026 - Ends: 05/10/2026
Celebrate Mom with a weekend of thoughtful activities. Friday begins with a kids' craft at 6 p.m., followed by Mays Landing Bingo with Mom at 8 p.m. On Saturday, create a special Mother's Day gift at 11 a.m., then make Mom a snack at 1 p.m. At 3 p.m., join the Mom vs. Kids challenge and test your knowledge during "How Well Do You Know Your Mom?" at 5 p.m. The evening ends with a Paint & Sip event at 7 p.m. ($25 per person). Sunday morning features coffee and Danish at 10 a.m.
Chopped Competition Weekend
Starts: 05/15/2026 - Ends: 05/17/2026
Calling all young chefs for a weekend of cooking fun! Friday evening begins with Mystery Box Bingo at 7 p.m., followed by an adult dart competition at 9 p.m. Saturday starts at 10 a.m. when campers pick up their Chopped ingredients, then get creative by designing your own apron at 11 a.m. The Kids Can Cook Challenge begins at 1 p.m., with judging for the Chopped competition at 4 p.m. Test your skills in the cornhole competition at 5 p.m., then relax with a movie in the Rec Hall at 7 p.m. On Sunday morning, kids can enjoy a craft at 10 a.m.
Memorial Day Weekend
Starts: 05/22/2026 - Ends: 05/25/2026
Kick off summer with a patriotic weekend of activities. Friday begins with the pool opening at noon, followed by a flag ceremony at 6 p.m. and a patriotic craft at 7 p.m. Saturday features raising the flag at 9 a.m., decorating the campground at 10 a.m., and a kids' craft at 11 a.m. Tie-dye begins at 1 p.m. (bring a T-shirt), followed by a golf cart and bike parade at 3 p.m. and a horseshoe competition at 5 p.m. End the night with a movie under the stars at 9 p.m. Sunday continues the fun with a sidewalk mural at 11 a.m., hot dogs at the pool at noon, music from the Mays Landing DJ at 1 p.m., snow cones at 2 p.m., a patriotic dog parade at 3 p.m., and musical chairs at 4 p.m. Monday morning wraps up the weekend with coffee and Danish at 9 a.m.
Hero Weekend
Starts: 05/29/2026 - Ends: 05/31/2026
Honor our everyday heroes during this special themed weekend. Friday evening begins at 7 p.m. with a craft to create a lifesaver thank-you, followed by an adult pool tournament at 9 p.m. Saturday starts at 10 a.m. as we honor our first responders with coffee and Danish. At noon, make a firetruck-themed snack, then paint a rock at 1 p.m. to place around the campground. At 3 p.m., create your own popsicle before joining the Lucky Duck Hunt at 6 p.m. Sunday features the Mays Landing Community Meeting at 10:30 a.m.
Race Weekend
Starts: 06/05/2026 - Ends: 06/07/2026
Start your engines for Race Weekend! Friday evening features Hot Wheels Bingo at 7 p.m., followed by Adult Mystery Bingo at 9 p.m. Saturday begins with Kids Can Cook - Week 1 at 10 a.m., then build your own race track at noon. Continue the racing fun with a Hot Wheels scavenger hunt at 2 p.m. and a balloon-powered car building challenge at 4 p.m. The day finishes with a community tailgate party at 6 p.m. On Sunday, bring the family for a mini golf competition at noon.
Kick-Off to Summer Weekend
Starts: 06/12/2026 - Ends: 06/14/2026
Start the summer season with a weekend full of activities. Friday evening begins with Ice Cream Bingo at 7 p.m., followed by an adult dart competition at 9 p.m. Saturday starts with kids' swim at 9 a.m., then Kids Can Cook - Week 2 at 11 a.m. The fire truck arrives at 1 p.m., followed by Water Wagon Wars at 3 p.m. Adults can enjoy an adult-only swim at 7 p.m. On Sunday, celebrate birthdays from January through June with cake at 10 a.m., then join the water games at noon.
Father's Day Weekend
Starts: 06/19/2026 - Ends: 06/21/2026
Celebrate Dad with a weekend full of family fun. Friday begins with kids' pool games at 6 p.m., followed by adult swim at 8 p.m. Saturday starts with Kids Can Cook - Week 3 at 10 a.m., then treat Dad to pizza at the pool at noon. Music from the Mays Landing DJ begins at 1 p.m., followed by a mini fishing tournament with Dad at 4 p.m. The evening wraps up with Dad's cornhole competition at 6 p.m. On Sunday, cool off at the ice cream social at 1 p.m.
Teen Weekend
Starts: 06/26/2026 - Ends: 06/28/2026
A full weekend of activities just for teens begins Friday at 8:30 p.m. with pizza and a movie for ages 12 and up. Saturday starts with Kids Can Cook - Week 4 at 10 a.m., followed by Gellyball at Mays Landing at 1 p.m. A free throw contest takes place at the basketball court at 4 p.m., then teens can enjoy swim time from 6-8 p.m. The evening continues with a teen pool tournament at 9 p.m. Sunday features popcorn in the Rec Hall at 11 a.m. and cotton candy making at 1 p.m.
4th of July Weekend
Starts: 07/03/2026 - Ends: 07/06/2026
Celebrate Independence Day with a festive weekend at the campground. Friday kicks off with site decorating and Toys for Tots collection, followed by kids' swim at 7 p.m. and adult swim at 8 p.m. Saturday features a carnival at 11 a.m., a golf cart and bike parade at 4 p.m., and a cornhole competition at 6 p.m. Sunday begins with Kids Can Cook - Week 5 at 10 a.m., followed by site decorating winners announced at 11 a.m. and an ice cream social at 1 p.m.
Wet & Wild Weekend
Starts: 07/10/2026 - Ends: 07/12/2026
Cool off with a splash-filled weekend at Mays Landing! Friday evening features Ice Cream Bingo at 7 p.m., followed by Scratch-Off Bingo at 9 p.m. Saturday begins with Kids Can Cook - Week 6 at 10 a.m., then watch the fire truck arrive at noon. The water slide opens for fun at 1 p.m., followed by Wagon Water Wars at 4 p.m. Adults can enjoy an evening swim at 8 p.m. On Sunday, the Mays Landing Community Meeting takes place at 10:30 a.m.
Foodie Weekend
Starts: 07/17/2026 - Ends: 07/19/2026
A weekend for food lovers kicks off Friday at 8 p.m. with a kids' popcorn bar and movie. Saturday begins with Kids Can Cook - Week 7 at 10 a.m., followed by a hula hoop competition at noon and a watermelon eating contest at 1 p.m. The afternoon continues with a scavenger hunt at 3 p.m., then the "White Dinner" competition at 5 p.m. Wrap up the evening with Family Feud in the Rec Hall at 7 p.m.
Christmas in July Weekend
Starts: 07/24/2026 - Ends: 07/26/2026
Get into the holiday spirit early during Christmas in July. Friday begins with campground site decorating, followed by an Elf on the Shelf scavenger hunt at 6 p.m. and a showing of The Polar Express at 8 p.m. Saturday features Kids Can Cook - Week 8 at 10 a.m., decorating the community Christmas tree at noon, writing letters to Santa at 1 p.m., and pictures with Santa at 2 p.m. A snowball fight begins at 3 p.m., followed by site decorating winners announced at 4 p.m. Bring cookies to exchange at 6 p.m., and enjoy a wagon ride through Christmas Wonderland at 8 p.m. Sunday activities include ornament making at 10 a.m. and snow cones at 1 p.m.
Happy New Year Weekend
Starts: 07/31/2026 - Ends: 08/02/2026
Ring in the New Year with a full schedule of activities! Friday evening starts with New Year's Eve ball decorating at 7 p.m., followed by Scratch-Off Bingo at 8:30 p.m. Saturday begins with Kids Can Cook - Week 9 at 10 a.m., then create your own countdown clock at noon. Try the cotton ball challenge at 1 p.m., play the Jingle in the Trunk game at 3 p.m., and make a time capsule at 5 p.m. Kids can celebrate during the Kids' New Year's Eve party in the Rec Hall from 7-9 p.m., while adults enjoy an appetizer party from 9-11 p.m. in the cooking pavilion and lounge. Sunday morning features a polar bear kiddie pool plunge at 9 a.m., followed by a kids' nature walk at 11 a.m.
Wet N Wild Weekend
Starts: 08/07/2026 - Ends: 08/09/2026
Another weekend of water-filled fun is on the schedule. Friday night kicks things off with Ice Cream Bingo at 7 p.m., followed by Scratch-Off Bingo at 9 p.m. Saturday starts with Kids Can Cook - Week 10 at 10 a.m., and the fire truck arrives at noon. The water slide opens at 1 p.m., with music from the Mays Landing DJ also starting at 1 p.m. Wagon Water Wars begin at 4 p.m., and the evening wraps up with a pool party at 6 p.m. - bring a snack to share. Sunday morning features the Mays Landing Community Meeting at 10:30 a.m.
Mays Landing Campers Weekend
Starts: 08/14/2026 - Ends: 08/16/2026
Spend the weekend celebrating the Mays Landing camping community. Friday evening begins with a wooden race car craft at 6 p.m., followed by an adult dart competition at 8 p.m. Saturday starts with Kids Can Cook - Week 11 at 10 a.m., then test your knowledge during employee trivia at noon. A scavenger hunt begins at 2 p.m., followed by an adult cornhole competition at 3:30 p.m. The evening features a special camper event at 7 p.m. On Sunday, enjoy birthday cake at 10 a.m. for campers celebrating July through December birthdays.
Prom Weekend
Starts: 08/21/2026 - Ends: 08/23/2026
Prom weekend brings plenty of creative fun before the big event. Friday begins with making a duct tape corsage at 6 p.m., followed by decorating the Rec Hall at 8 p.m. Saturday starts with a Kids Can Cook graduation celebration at 10 a.m., then kickball at noon and a game of Pass the Prize at 2 p.m. Crafts begin at 4 p.m. in the Rec Hall, and the prom takes place from 7-10 p.m.
Back to School Weekend
Starts: 08/28/2026 - Ends: 08/30/2026
Ease into the school season with a simple evening of fun. Join us Friday at 6 p.m. for Back-to-School Bingo, then stick around for an adult pool tournament at 9 p.m.
Labor Day Weekend
Starts: 09/04/2026 - Ends: 09/07/2026
Celebrate the holiday weekend with a full lineup of activities. Friday evening begins with Candy Bar Bingo at 7 p.m., followed by Adult Scratch-Off Bingo at 8 p.m. Saturday features a craft sale from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Bubble Mania at 10 a.m., applesauce making at noon, and a wagon ride at 3 p.m. The cornhole competition begins at 6 p.m. with a $10 entry fee. Sunday starts with fishing tournament registration at 8:30 a.m., with the tournament running from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Later in the day, enjoy hot dogs at the pool at 1 p.m. and a chocolate tug-of-war at 3 p.m. Monday morning wraps up the weekend with coffee and Danish in the Welcome Center at 9 a.m.
Tailgate Weekend
Starts: 09/11/2026 - Ends: 09/13/2026
Saturday is packed with tailgating fun and friendly competition. Kids' pool games begin at 10 a.m., followed by a multi-size ball game at the volleyball area at noon. Join the bean bag toss at 2 p.m., then test your aim during the toilet paper toss at 4 p.m. The tailgate party takes place at the cooking pavilion at 5 p.m., and the day wraps up with a field goal washer game at 7 p.m.
Chili Cook Off Weekend
Starts: 09/18/2026 - Ends: 09/20/2026
Join us for a weekend of games leading up to our chili cook-off. Friday night begins with Yahtzee in the Rec Hall at 6 p.m. Saturday features life-size Monopoly at 10 a.m., Jenga at noon, and Capture the Flag at 3 p.m. The Chili Cook-Off contest starts at 5 p.m., followed by music from the Mays Landing DJ at 6 p.m. On Sunday, the Mays Landing Community Meeting takes place at 10:30 a.m.
Friendsgiving Weekend
Starts: 09/25/2026 - Ends: 09/27/2026
Gather with friends and neighbors for a weekend of gratitude. Friday evening begins with Family Bingo at 7 p.m. On Saturday, create a Thanksgiving craft at 11 a.m., then join the community Thanksgiving meal at 5 p.m.
Halloween Weekend #1
Starts: 10/02/2026 - Ends: 10/04/2026
Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween Weekend! The fun begins Friday at 6 p.m. with a wagon ride to plant our pumpkin seeds and kick off the festivities. On Saturday, hop on the wagon at 12 p.m. for a ride to the Pumpkin Patch, then join us at 1:30 p.m. for pumpkin painting. Show off your creativity and costumes during our costume contest at 3 p.m., followed by trick-or-treating around the campground at 4 p.m. We'll wrap up the day with a Halloween party at 6 p.m. full of festive fun for everyone!
Halloween Weekend #2
Starts: 10/09/2026 - Ends: 10/11/2026
Help us wrap up the season while celebrating Halloween! Throughout the weekend, bring any non-expired, non-perishable food items to the Welcome Center for donation to the Community Church. Last year our campers donated 18 bags of food. Friday evening begins with a wagon ride at 6 p.m. to plant the pumpkin seeds. On Saturday, ride the wagon to the Pumpkin Patch at noon, then enjoy pumpkin painting at 1:30 p.m. Show off your best costume during the costume contest at 3 p.m., followed by trick-or-treating at 4 p.m. The festivities conclude with a Halloween party at 6 p.m.
Let's Clean Up Weekend
Starts: 10/16/2026 - Ends: 10/18/2026
Help us get the campground ready for the end of the season. Join the Mays Landing Community Meeting at 2 p.m. on Saturday, and bring any non-expired, non-perishable food items to the Welcome Center for donation to the Community Church. Last year our campers donated 18 bags of food.
Closing Weekend
Starts: 10/23/2026 - Ends: 10/25/2026
As the season comes to an end, help us prepare the campground for winter while supporting our community. Bring any non-expired, non-perishable food items to the Welcome Center for donation to the Community Church - last year we collected 18 bags of food. Closing time is 12 p.m. on October 25, 2026, with no exceptions. Campfires will not be permitted on October 25, and all campers should disconnect water, electric, and septic before departure. Thank you for a wonderful season, and we look forward to seeing you in the spring!