HILLSIDE CAMPGROUNDS

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May 4 -- 5

Opening Weekend:  Camp opens Friday at 10 a.m. This is a perfect time to meet &  greet the early Perms & day campers who want to get a head start in setting up camp. If you have not been to Hillside before there is no better time to have a look around. If you have questions please feel free to ask. That is what we are here for -- to help you.
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May 11 -- 12

Open:  Perms and day campers along with regular cabin and tent campers will enjoy a relaxing weekend at Hillside if the weather is good. This gives both new and old campers an opportunity to meet more people as they enjoy what the camp has to offer. If you have never been to a gay all-male campground this is the perfect weekend to visit. The registration office opens at 10 a.m.
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May 18 -- 19

Uniform Weekend # 1:  Do you like men in uniforms or like to wear a uniform then this is the weekend for you. All uniforms are welcome or you can leave your uniform home and wear nothing or regular non-uniform clothing. We will have a Saturday afternoon party at the Rec Hall Saturday afternoon and the traditional disco with DJ Hi-Fi Friday and Saturday nights from 9 to 2 a.m. The fire will keep us warm while we enjoy the social like at the Rec Hall.
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May  25 -- 27

Memorial Day Weekend:  This holiday is the first big party weekend of the summer.

Friday is the beginning of this busy weekend. Manwood will coordinate the lighting of the Memorial Garden in honor of those Hillsiders who passed before us. This year donations of tall votives are expecially welcome. You may drop them off at the cabin on Lavender Lane by 1 p.m. or at the Garden beginning at 1:30 p.m. Other items that would be helpful:  flowers, rose petals, novena candles (in glass, any size), stick lighters, tin foil.

The Friday, May 25, schedule:

2 to 3 p.m. -- garden cleanup (rakes & trash bags needed as well as help)
3 to 7.30 p.m. -- setup
8 p.m. -- lighting begins (sunset is  at approx. 8:18 p.m.)

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Saturday includes:

A 9 to 11 p.m. Cumalot Party, which is always a hit! This year‘s theme is The Love Boat Dead Celebrity Cruise. To view the poster click HERE.

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Sunday includes:

A Broadway to Hollywood Party hosted at the Rec Hall. The party begins at 1 p.m. with the show at 2:30 p.m. View the poster for this new party HERE.

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Monday includes:

SUPER BINGO! begins at 1 p.m. at the Rec Hall. You may win the $100 jackpot! Do not miss this special event that will benefit Helping Hand Fund. There will also be a 50/50 raffle this weekend benefiting the Fund.

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The in-ground pool will be open for both sunning and swimming.

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NOTE: We are working on an Art Exhibit at the Rec Hall that opens this weekend. Watch for more informaiton.

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June  1 -- 2

Bears in the Woods Weekend # 1:  Hillside is known for its bear weekends and parties. Men of all sizes look forward to their annual trips for bear weekends, which is one reason the camp has again been named the Best  Bear Campsite / Accommodations for year 2011 by the Complete Bear organization. The parties begin Saturday as hundreds of men have a weekend of fun in the sun.
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June 8 -- 9

Leather / Levi Weekend # 1:  Don't miss the 2 p.m. Party at the Rec Hall.
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June 15 -- 16

Duck Derby & Country Western  Weekend: The Ducks will be ready for the annual Duck Derby to benefit the Memorial Garden. Purchase a duck for just $5 and you could be a big winner. The afternoon party / race with refreshments will begin at 1 p.m. near the bridge in the Village Circle. The evening disco will have C&W music thrown in for those who like to line dance, et al.
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June 22 -- 23

Fantasy / Fetish Weekend # 1:  Traditionally we let campers do their thing as long as they are not hurting others. You may participate or just watch -- it is your decision. All one has to do is walk around camp to see what folks are getting excited about. Many have never seen anything like this before, so enjoy!
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June 29 -- July 4

4th of July Party Weekend:  This is a huge party weekend. The annual Nude NNS takes place this weekend as does the fabulous Debutante Ball, to mention two well-known parties. The 5 p.m. Saturday theme for the Debutante Party is La Dolce Vita.  This weekend is so busy that we work on it right up to mid-June. Be sure to be at Hillside to participate in all the parties and events. To participate in the Saturday Show please be at the Rec Hall at noon with your music.

SUPER BINGO! at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Rec Hall. You could be a big winner while you help the Helping Hand Fund. You may win the $100 jackpot!
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July  6 -- 7

Bears in the Woods # 2 & Volleyball Tournament Weekend:  No Bear weekend would be complete without the traditional Bear party with refreshments at the Rec Hall Saturday afternoon. Arrive in time to join the 2 p.m. Party and the fun that only Bears would dare to have. All day Saturday the Volleyball Tournament will take place so why not form a team and joint in on the fun and perhaps win trophies for your team. Teams can form as early as you wish and play on the camp court as many times as you wish. Sign up forms will be available at the office and the Rec Hall at least two weeks before the competition. All you need to do is fill it out and be at camp Saturday and Sunday and you could be the pride of your team and the camp. Phil & Pete will continue their third-year tradition of hosting the Purple Party Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. at their Bear-A-Licious site. Be sure to wear something purple. CLICK for poster.
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July 13 --14

Motorcycle & Leather Weekend:  Hillside has a devoted and dedicated leather community and it is from this community that the Mr. Hillside Leather and Hillside Leather Boy contests and party sponsored by the NE. Pa. Leathermen will take place Saturday afternoon at the Rec Hall. The vigor that is put into this one activity is awesome and hopefully you will be there to see your colleagues compete. Click HERE to view the poster.

As we get closer to the contests you may pick up an entry form to become a leather contest candidate. We hope to post the form here when it is available. Also you may pick up a form from the office or the Rec Hall.

The winner will represent the camp in several important activities and enjoy representing one of the largest gay camps in North America.

If you have a bike be sure to bring it and join the annual bike run that begins and ends at Hillside just in time for a Saturday afternoon party.
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July 20 -- 21

Fantasy / Fetish # 2 & Hillside Festival of the Arts Weekend: 

Aug. 10 -- 11

All-Camp NNS Party & Show Weekend:  The NNS is hosting its Birthday Party at its site from 1 to 3 p.m. This is the annual clothing-optional party with lots of food and good times.

Saturday at 8:30 p.m. it′s time to watch one of Hillside′s Shows filled with fun and talent. If you wish to participate in the Show please be at the Rec Hall at noon Saturday with your music. This is when you will sign up to participate. This is a Show  weekend.

After the Show we will have the camp′s traditional fire and disco with DJ Hi-Fi until 2 a.m.

Day campers are always welcome any day after 10 a.m.
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July 27 -- 28

Village People Party & Car Show Weekend:  Anyone who has been going to Hillside in recent years knows about the reputation of the Village People Party in the Village. This is where the food is excellent and the fun can be self-generating long after the party is done. Just when you think the men are running low on food more is brought out to keep everyone happy during this 1 to 4 p.m. feast. There is no better place to be than the Village Circle this Saturday afternoon. Also Saturday is the Car Show that begins on the Landing Strip and ends up with displays in the Village at 1 p.m. View the Show poster HERE.
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Aug. 3 -- 4

Illumination Weekend:  WOW! The weekend has arrived! If you have talked to anyone about Hillside they probably brought up Illumination Weekend. You have to be at this weekend to explain what it is. There is no duplicate anyplace no matter how hard people try -- and many campgrounds try to duplicate the Hillside event. We will be posting some pictures from past seasons and you will be able to get an idea of what we are talking about. If it can be done with lights then it has been done at Hillside. The only thing we ask is that you do not use rope lighting because of the limited power source that the camp has. The main event is Saturday evening but arrive early to get a good parking spot.

The Memorial Garden set-up will begin Friday at 3:30 p.m.

Lighting is expected to begin at 8 p.m. Friday evening.

If you would like to help set up please meet at the Memorial Garden ready to help at any time after 3:30 p.m. Friday.

We need the following items:

Tea-lights
Taper candles
Tall glass novena candles
Stick lighters
Tin foil
Any type flowers
Rose petals

Donations may be left with Marshall or Shamus at their cabin on Lavender Lane. Manwood will pick up the donations Friday afternoon around 2:30. He will be at the Memorial Garden to set up at 3 p.m.

The Garden is a beautiful place and looks nice lit up with your help. If you have any questions, please e-mail MANWOOD.
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 Aug. 17 -- 18

Fantasy / Fetish # 3 & Uniform # 2 Weekend:  Live out your fantasy on this weekend. There will a uniform party at the Rec Hall from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. If you like uniforms, you will love this party! This is the 3rd year for the 4 to 7 p.m. Mad Hatter Party and it is a standout for Smith Lane. The group plans a repeat of their success story. Watch for more information coming soon.
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Aug. 24 -- 25

Bears in the Woods # 3:  The Bears return to enjoy the traditional Bear Party at the Rec Hall from 1 to 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Site 60 is the location of the annual Naked Twister Party from 4 to 7 p.m. Snacks and liquid refresments will be served.
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Aug. 29 (Wed.)

Annual Cocktail Party:  This is a BYOB Cocktail Party Wednesday afternoon. What a way to relax and enjoy your friends and get to meet new ones.
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Aug. 31 -- Sept. 3 Labor Day Weekend:  This is going to be another big party weekend.

Saturday′s Crossroads Party will take place from 1 to 4 p.m.To participate in the Saturday evening Show please be at the Rec Hall at noon with your music. Showtime is 8 p.m.

Also there will be a Sunday party at the Rec Hall complete with refreshments. When they say they want to please, they sure do!

SUPER BINGO! at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Rec Hall. You could be a big winner while you help the Helping Hand Fund. You may win the $100 jackpot!

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Sept. 7 -- 9

Leather / Levi Weekend # 2:  Join us Saturday afternoon for a meet & greet party at the Rec Hall.

The tradition returns! Sunday is Thanksgiving at Hillside. Join the men for the 1 p.m. brunch at the Rec Hall. Tickets may be purchased for just $10 each from the Camp Store. Get your tickets early since seating may be limited.
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Sept. 14 -- 15

Bears in the Woods # 4:  Men look forward to their annual trips for bear weekends. This is one reason the camp has again been named the Best  Bear / Accommodations for year 2011 by the Complete Bear organization. Saturday party!
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Sept. 21 -- 22

Tea Dance Party Weekend:  Pack the dance floor to celebrate the almost ending of the season. It is a perfect time to do some high-energy dancing and still close up, if you must.
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Sept. 28 -- 29

Closing Weekend:  This is it. It is time to close up for the winter since camp closes at 6 p.m. Sunday. Have a terrific winter and we will see you in the spring.
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