Sunset Lakes Resort Joslin Illinois / Quad Cities Campground

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July 3rd 2010

Fourth of July Weekend

8:00Coffee Bar Open
  • Bud’s Homemade Sausage Gravy & Biscuits $3.95
  • Cinnamon Rolls
  • Assorted Cereals & Muffins
  • Breakfast Casserole Specials
9:00 to 9:30Cardboard Boat Regatta Registration
10:00 to 8:00Pool Open
9:45*Cardboard Boat Regatta Race
11:00 to 9:00Plaza Grill Open
11:00 to 9:00Mini Mart
1:00 to 3:00SLR Council "Family Fun CARNIVAL"
  • Duck Pond
  • "Silly" Shower
  • Toilet Paper Toss
  • Clothing Relay
  • Various other Carnival Games
DuskFireworks!
  • Professionally Shot Show
  • View toward the N on the Main Lake

Gate fees for day users charged through gate close.

*Cardboard Boat Regatta Information

Supplies Needed:

Large Cardboard box (big enough to hold 1-3 people)
Glue/Liquid nails
Duck Tape
Paint (outdoor oil base paint)
Carpet Tubes
Car Wax

No Shellack, No wood sealer or waterproofer (car wax is okay) No plastic wrap.


Instructions:

· Cut box to desired size
· Paint box inside and out
· Line bottom of box with carpet tubes, gluing them to the bottom of the box and along each side of tube. (Allow time to dry)
· Place sheets of cardboard over top of tubes (glue sheets to tubes, allow time to dry)
· Cover outside of boat/box overlapping and duck tape, by pressing tape in place as you apply.
· Wax the boat with any cheap car wax. It’s a good idea to wax several times.

No Shellack, No wood sealer or waterproofer (car wax is okay) No plastic wrap.

Questions? activities@sunsetlakesresort.com