MVOA Activities
APRIL ACTIVITIES
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Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult
Tuesdays
10:00 a.m. BONUS BINGO
Bring friends and the whole family to the Welcome Center for our classic Candy Bag Bingo plus a bonus sit-down round to win a t-shirt (MINIMUM 10 people to play for a t-shirt). There will be a fee of $7.00 per player. Additional bingo cards are available for purchase for $1.00.
11:30 a.m. STUFF A MOUNTAINSIDE WOODLAND FRIEND
Bring the whole family to the Welcome Center to stuff your own woodland friend! These are great to spend time with the grandkids or give as a gift. Includes the animal, stuffing, and felt heart! There will be a fee of $25 for the standard size and $30 for the large and Squishy sizes. We have shirts for your new friends as well! Plain shirts are $4 and printed shirts are $6.
NEW - drawstring backpacks to carry your new friends around! Plain bags are $5 and customized bags with your name on it are $15!
1:30 p.m. MAKE A BEADED BRACELET/KEYCHAIN
Come on over to the welcome center and make your own bracelet or keychain. All materials will be supplied. There will be a fee of $5.00 per person.
2:30 p.m. CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
Bring your competitive side for some friendly competition in playing cornhole! It will be held outside weather permitting. The winners will each receive a Massanutten T-shirt. There will be a fee of $10 per player. (MIN 2 teams from different units)
Wednesdays
10:00 a.m. DECORATE A DRINK KOOZIE
Want something personalized to keep your drink cold? Come decorate a drink koozie at the Welcome Center. Choose between a koozie with a design or design your own on a blank one. There will be a fee of $5.00 per person.
11:30 a.m. STUFF A MOUNTAINSIDE WOODLAND FRIEND
Bring the whole family to the Welcome Center to stuff your own woodland friend! These are great to spend time with the grandkids or give as a gift. Includes the animal, stuffing, and felt heart! There will be a fee of $25 for the standard size and $30 for the large and Squishy sizes. We have shirts for your new friends as well! Plain shirts are $4 and printed shirts are $6. NEW - drawstring bags to carry your new friends around! Plain bags are $5 and customized bags with your name on it are $15!
1:30 p.m. PAINT YOUR OWN BIRDHOUSE
Want to watch the wildlife right outside your window? Come pick from a variety of birdhouses and paint your own down at the Welcome Center! Birdhouse and paint will be supplied. There will be a fee of $15.00 per participant.
3:00 p.m. HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT
Come on down to the welcome center to challenge your friends and family in a friendly game of Horseshoes! It will be held outside weather permitting. The winners will each receive a Massanutten T- shirt. There will be a fee of $10 per player. (MIN 2 teams from different units)
Thursdays
10:00 a.m. BONUS BINGO
Bring friends and the whole family to the Welcome Center for our classic Candy Bag Bingo plus a bonus sit-down round to win a t-shirt (MINIMUM 10 people to play for a t-shirt). There will be a fee of $7.00 per player. Additional bingo cards are available for purchase for $1.00.
11:30 a.m. STUFF A MOUNTAINSIDE WOODLAND FRIEND
Bring the whole family to the Welcome Center to stuff your own woodland friend! These are great to spend time with the grandkids or give as a gift. Includes the animal, stuffing, and felt heart! There will be a fee of $25 for the standard size and $30 for the large and Squishy sizes. We have shirts for your new friends as well! Plain shirts are $4 and printed shirts are $6. NEW - drawstring bags to carry your new friends around! Plain bags are $5 and customized bags with your name on it are $15!
1:30 p.m. PAINT A TERRACOTTA POT
Want to make a special present for mom? Want to give your plants a more decorative home? Come in for this activity to paint your own 4-inch terracotta pot! Pots and paints will be supplied. There is a fee of $12 per participant.
3:00 p.m. TEXAS HOLD’EM
Collect your friends and come play some poker at the Welcome Center! The winners will each receive a Massanutten T-shirt. There will be a fee of $10 per player. Must be at least 16 years old to play. Must have at MIN of 6 people signed up to play.
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NEW STUFFED ANIMALS
Join us in the Welcome Center for fun activities during your stay! We have new Squishie stuffed animals for our “Stuff a Mountainside Woodland Friend” activity and would love for you and the whole family to come out and enjoy!
Wednesday & Thursdays @ 11:30 a.m. in the Welcome Center
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New With Activities
ACTIVITIES IN YOUR UNIT
Don’t have time during the week to participate in some of our classes? With our Mountainside Woodland Friends, you have the option to come up to the welcome center and purchase your animal to take home to do! We will provide you with the stuffing, a felt heart, and the animal of your choice. The same can be done with our birdhouses! No time throughout the week to participate in painting a birdhouse with us? Purchase a birdhouse and take it back to your unit or back home to paint and don’t miss out on all the fun!
DRESS UP YOUR NEW WOODLAND FRIEND IN STYLE
T-shirts will be available for purchase for your new furry friend! We have a variety of shirts to choose from to dress up your new friend and elevate their style! A plain shirt is $4.00 while one with our printed designs is $6.00.
Things to Do
Resort Hiking Trail Information
RIDGE TRAIL
The Ridge Trail starts at the Del Webb Overlook, which is located at the end of Del Webb Drive. Follow the wooden steps up to the ridge. This is the beginning of the trail, which extends all the way to the ski slopes and is marked by blue trail markers. You can follow the trail all the way to the slopes (4.5 miles) or walk down the Peak Access Road, which intersects the trail at approximately 4.0 miles. The Peak Access Road will take you down to Rainer Road. The recreation staff recommends that you follow the Ridge Trail only about half way or approximately 2 miles to a couple of nice overlooks – then follow the trail back the way you came to the parking area. This way you will not be 4 miles away from your car when the hike is over. Also, there is a section of trail (approximately 2 – 3 miles) that is very rough and overgrown. We recommend that only very experienced hikers take the whole trail to the ski slopes or Peak Access Road.
REMEMBER – ALWAYS TAKE PLENTY OF WATER AND WEAR STURDY SHOES. CAUTION: THE RIDGE TRAIL CAN BECOME VERY STEEP AND ROCKY – IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR INEXPERIENCED HIKERS.
KAYLOR’S KNOB (5.0 miles)
The Kaylor’s Knob Trail starts at the Del Webb Overlook, which is located at the end of Del Webb Drive. Once arriving in the parking area, you will see a gate blocking access down the Western Slope to the left. Directly in front of you will be a guardrail. To the right of the guardrail, you will see a trail go over a small hill. This is the start of the Kaylor’s Knob Trail, which extends 2.5 miles to the Kaylor’s Knob Overlook. Blue trail markers designate the trail, and there is a sign at Kaylor’s Knob to let you know that you have reached the end of the trail. To return to the parking area, follow the same trail back.
REMEMBER – ALWAYS TAKE PLENTY OF WATER AND WEAR STURDY SHOES. CAUTION: KAYLOR’S KNOB TRAIL IS STRENUOUS AND IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR ALL HIKERS.
ARBORETUM TRAIL
The Arboretum Trail is a well-kept trail full of flowers and all of nature’s most enjoyed beauties. Fun for children and adults of all ages.
SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK
Recommended Day Hikes in Shenandoah National Park (links to nps.gov, opens in new window)