Back-to-School Beach Bash
Join us at Summer Cove for family fun!
Aug 23 2025, 11 am - 4 pm
Aug 23 2025, 11 am - 4 pm
We’re throwing an end-of-summer party Saturday, Aug. 23 and you’re invited! Park your car at American Lake Conference Center and we’ll take you out to Summer Cove for a day’s worth of games, food trucks, back-to-school info, giveaways and water fun 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Here are some of our planned activities:
• Family activities — outdoor games, rock wall climbing, water slides, crafts, tug-of-war, giant Jenga, cornhole, bounce houses, and much more!
• Free kayak/stand-up paddleboard/peddle boat rentals on site. (you must complete a paddle sports safety course beforehand at boaterexam.com/paddling). Take a ride on our pontoon boat, next to Russell Landing Marina!
• Back-to-School — we'll have Clover Park School District providing information about the upcoming school year on-site!
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ORGANIZATION |
ACTIVITY/GIVEAWAY |
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CYS School Liaison |
Info booth for CYS & School Liaison Program, goodie bags with school supplies |
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Clover Park School District |
Button making and friendship bracelets |
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MWR Marketing |
Handing out school supply (highlighter) with an associated game, info for upcoming events |
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AFCS EFMP Family Support |
Outreach, corn hole game, and |
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Santa's Castle |
Giving away school supplies, backpacks, and information about the program |
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Yelm Community SD |
Scavenger hunt with small prizes for students and job posting for parents |
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CYS Hillside Youth Center |
Eagle mural art project with glue and tissue paper, give a quote and spin the wheel for a prize, school supplies "WALK" (like a cake walk) |
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JBLM Arts & Crafts |
Sand Art, Group Octopus project- every child can create and color in a ring/tentacle piece and we will attach to a larger piece |
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Chapel Next |
Handing out school supplies (notebooks, folders, pencils, erasers, etc.) |
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Grandstaff Library |
Fishing pond for kids to fish for a prize, calendars of events, program flyers, and availability to sign up for a library card account. Handing out swag and trinkets. |
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CYS McChord SAS |
We have axe throwing and archery. After each game, prizes will be handed out. |
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Steilacoom Historical School District |
Info about the school district, giveaways, face painting, and a "selfie" area for the kids. |
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RSO |
Various Table Top/Yard Games |
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JBLM Scouting Area Committee |
Table for recruitment, Crew 62-karaoke station, Troop 62-paracord bracelet making, younger youth-interactive games like bean bags, stomp rockets, and axe throwing. |
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Special Events
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The best way to contact us is via email as we're often out of the office supporting upcoming events.
