Fall Getaway Package Halloween Special $196

September 11-13, 2015
Volume 39—Issue 37
www.jellystoneamboy.com
For Reservations, call us at
1-800-FOR YOGI (800-367-9644)
Yogi Bear TM and © Hanna-Barbera. (s15)
We have lots of fun in store and money
saving vacation packages available! Stop
at the office for details and to reserve
your next memory!
Future Fun:
September 18-20 Fall Festival
Celebrate the chill in the air with special
fall heyrides, crafts and cinnamon
donuts!
September 25-27 Spooky Pumpkin
Patch Celebrate the start of Halloween
season with a ride to our Spooky
Pumpkin Patch to plant magic seeds.
October 2-4 Haunted Barn #1 Thrills
and chills all weekend feature our spook
barn on Saturday night along with awards
for the best decorated site, trick or
treating, pumpkin decorating and
heyrides.
Welcome to Jellystone park Customer Appreciation Weekend!
We’re so glad you’ve joined us! We have lots of great activities planned for the
whole family! (See the schedule on page 2 for more details.)
The cast at Jellystone Park wants to say thank you for a great
camping season with prizes, giveaways, and specials galore. It’s our
last scheduled weekend for a pool and we will have music for our
‘Big Thank You” dance on Saturday at Yogi Bear Convention Center.
Fall Getaway
Package
2 consecutive Value Season nights
in Deluxe Park Model
$284
includes golf cart rental
and free wood & ice coupons too!
Fall Value Season : September 7– October 17
Excludes Special Events/Holiday on10/2-4 & 10/9-11
October 9-12 Haunted Barn #2
Same as Halloween #1 with a costume
dance on Sunday and other fun for the
extended holiday weekend.
Happy Birthday Karen
Love Rudy
Halloween
Special
Sept.25-27 with Oct. 2-4
or
Oct 16-18 with Oct.9-12
Includes FREE on
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Add a weekend to your Halloween stay!
Celebrations!
Happy 8th Birthday Lauren (site 4005)
[email protected]
Love your family and friends
October 16-18 Spooky Hibernation
Help put Yogi Bear to bed for winter.
Enjoy Trunk or Treating and a bonfire.
Our Halloween events
are closer than you think!
Make your
reservations today!
Business Hours
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday-Thursday
Ranger Station
4:00 pm –9:00 pm
9:00 am—9:00 pm
9:00 am—3:00 pm
Closed
Game Room in Rec Center
4:00 pm—8:00 pm
10:00 am—8:00 pm
10:00 am—3:00 pm
Closed
Arts & Crafts in Rec Center
4:00 pm—8:00 pm
10:00 am—8:00 pm
10:00 am—3:00 pm
Closed
Closed
9:00 am — 2:00 pm
9:00 am — 2:00 pm
By Appointment
9:00 am–9:00 pm
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
9:00 am —3:00 pm
9:00 am —3:00 pm
Vacation Center
Welcome Office/Check-in
Pools (weather permitting)
Adult Swim
Open Daily 10:00 am—10:00 pm
Closed for the Season
BooBoo Lake (weather permitting)
Find Us on Facebook at
O’Connell’s Jellystone Park
See photos and share the fun!
See the Bear Facts On the Web!
www.jellystoneamboy.com
Hot tubs reserved for adults only.
Adult swim is 9a-10a & 9p-10p at all 3 pools for guests 21 years of age or older.
Waterslide (weather permitting)
Closed
11:00-3:00pm
11:00am—3:00pm
Closed
Paddle Boats and Kayaks
4:00 pm—7:30pm
10:00 am—7:30pm
10:00 am-3:00 pm
Closed
Mini-Golf
4:00 pm—9:00 pm
10:00 am—9:00 pm
10:00 am—3:00 pm
Closed
Ice Cream & Snack Shoppe
4:00 pm—9:00 pm
11:00 am—9:00 pm
11:00 am—3:00 pm
Closed
Yogi’s Convention Center*
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Recreation Schedule
Friday
Saturday
9:15- Pledge with Boo Boo Bear
4:00- Chick and Mutt at Boo
at Jellystone Theatre &Stage
Boo Party Room Lawn
5:00- 5:30- Meet n’ Greet with 10:00- Group Knot at Activity
Field
Boo Boo near the Jellystone
10:45- Quarter Bingo at Ranger
Theatre and Stage
Station Pavilion
6:00- Capture the Flag at the
12:30- Heyride with Yogi Bear
Soccer Field
leaves from Jellystone
7:00– Candy Bar Bingo at the
Theatre & Stage
Ranger Station Pavilion
1:15- Flag Football at Soccer
8:00- Movie at Jellystone
Field
Theatre & Stage
2:00- British Bulldog at Activity
Field
4:00- Heyride with Cindy Bear
leaves from Jellystone
Theatre & Stage
5:00- Obstacle Course at
Activity Field
“Big Thank You” Dance 6:00- World Series at Soccer
Field
Saturday 7:30—10:00 pm at
Yogi Bear Convention Center 7:30- Dance & Giveaways at the
Yogi Bear Convention Center
Prize Drawings
8:00- Movie at Jellystone
throughout the dance!
Theatre and Stage
Sunday
9:15- Pledge with Cindy Bear at
Jellystone Theatre and
Stage
10:00- Knockout at Activity
Field Basketball Courts
11:00- Candy Bar Bingo at the
Ranger Station Pavilion
12:30- Heyride with Cindy Bear
at Jellystone Theatre & Stage
1:15- Action Syllables Field at
the Soccer Field
2:00– Ninja at the Activity field
(must be present to claim prize)
Amenities Schedule and Savings Center
& Crafts
Ice Cream & Arts
Friday
Snack Shoppe
5:oo Make Thank You Card for someone special
in the Ranger Station Pavilion
Hot
Dogs
$1.00
7:00 Paint a Jellystone Ceramic $
Saturday
11:00 Yogi Bear & Friends coloring page
2:00 Make a Tissue Paper Bouquet
5:00 Paint a Jellystone Park Ceramic $
6:00 Make a Mystic Light $
7:00 Make a Jellystone Park pillow case $
Sunday
11:00 Make your Tissue Paper Bouquet
1:00 Paint a Jellystone Park Ceramic $
2:00 Make a Mystic Light $
Ranger
Station Sale
20%
SUMMER ITEMS
Swim Suits, Towels
Tank Tops
Flip Flops
Swim Toys
Used Units On-Site
24 (S) 1998 Layton 38 ft. Travel Trailer,
1 slide: Sleeps 12 , $13,000 Two
decks, shed, 2 bikes and the
remainder of 2015 lot fee
27(S) 1988 Sahara 35 ft. Travel Trailer:
sleeps 5, $6,500 1 bedroom, deck,
shed, expandable table, chairs, mower
furnishings & remainder 2015 lot fee
207 (S) 1999 Breckenridge Park Trailer
44ft 1 bedroom Sleeps 2, $22,000
Screened deck, shed, Golf Cart &
remainder of 2015 site fee
326(S) 1994 Breckenridge 44ft. Park
Trailer: Sleeps 6, $17,500 New deck,
hard top awning in 2014, two golf
carts, grill & furnishings.
403 (S) 1993 Princeton 38ft Park Model
1238 FDR, Sleeps 4 w/room for
more, Shed and Contents, Deck W/
Hard top Awning, Golf Cart, all furnishings Stay & misc items $14,500
501 (S) 1999 Breckenridge 44ft Park
Trailer: Sleeps 8 $22,900 3 season
room, shed & content lots of extras!
Includes remainder of 2015 lot fee.
1001 (S) 2013 HeartLand Prowler 32ft
TT, 2 bedroom Sleeps 9, $21,500
Deck, Shed, Patio Set, 2006golf cart,
32in TV, included remainder of 2015
lot fee and lots of extras
1008(S) 1999 Kropf PT; Sleeps 8
$15,000- includes site contents
Excluding electric golf cart
1103 (S) 2009 KZ Spree 324 BHS/2
Bedroom 33ft. TT Sleeps 8-10,
REDUCED! $19,000 includes Golf
cart, deck, shed, lots of extras.
Includes 2015 remaining lot fee.
1209(S) 1997 Kropf PT: sleeps 7
$13,500– golf cart & screen room
1306(S) 1986 Travel Villa 5th Wheel
Sleeps up to 6 $5,000. Including Lot
Fee, Shed, deck, grill, pots & pans,
dinnerware, misc. items.
New
Park Model
On Sales Lot
2014 Skyline Model 500 CTP;
sleeps 8, $39,999 — Double Loft,
Wilderness Package, with A/C
3106 (E) 1999 Breckenridge 40ft. Park
Model: Sleeps 10-12 $47,000 Double
Loft, 1 bedroom, 3 season room,
shed, deck, TVs & lots of upgrades
Includes remainder of 2015 lot fee.
4604 (P) 2010 Keystone Alpine 5th wheel
36ft. $38,000 4 slides, Sleeps 4 w/
Sleeper sofa, Deck, Shed, Screen
Room
Used Units at Sales Lot
2013 Pioneer 25ft. Bunkhouse TT. End of
Season Special! $9,999 Sleeps 9, 2
Flat Screen TV’s w/ DVD, Large
Shower, Rear Carrier Upgraded
Stereo, Hitch/Sway Control.
2003 Gulf Stream 5thW: Sleeps 4
$12,000 queen bed, sleeper sofa
washer/dryer combo
2005 Travel Lite travel trailer: Sleeps 6
$6,000 2 bedrooms, 1 slide,
all comforts of home in this unit.
1996 Innsbruck Gulf Stream Travel
Trailer: Sleeps 8 $6,000,
bunkhouse with 1 double slide
2 bedrooms
Vacation Center
Phone: (815) 857-3333
[email protected]
Vacation Center Hours
Saturday & Sunday: 9:00am-2:00pm
Mon-Thursday: By appointment
Friday: Closed
(S)= Standard ; (P)=Premium; (E)=Elite annual camp site.
Prices include only listed items. Processing fees and site rental are separate.
Winter/Summer Addresses: Update
the Welcome Office of your current
mailing address for timely notifications.
Permits: Modifications or additions to
your site require a permit. Blank permits are available on the Annual’s
page online or at the Welcome
Office. Submit a sketch of proposed
changes to the Welcome Office for
approval. Please plan ahead and
allow ample time for the FREE permit
to be issued.
Ranger Smith Stay ’n Save Card:
We apologize in advance if staff does
not recognize you. Card must be
presented at the time of a qualified
purchase for discount.
Trash pick-ups will only be Friday
through Sunday at 10am & 7pm after
Monday, September 7. Midweek
trash pick-ups will cease until next
summer. Please take trash to the
nearest dumpster Monday through
Thursday after Labor Day weekend.
Winterizing service details will be
available soon.
Announcements regarding sign-up
for annual sites of the 2016 camping
season will be posted soon.
Our final BAKE SALE season
was hosted on Saturday, September 5th and was a huge success, thank you to all who participated!
SILENT AUCTION was held on
Saturday, September 5th, we
would like to give a big thanks to
everyone who supported us. We
couldn't have done it without you!
Anyone interested in helping out
or joining the Jellystone Jogger
Relay for Life team please see
Pete or Sue Maher at site 22.
We welcome your help raising
over $15,000 a year for such a
worthy cause.
Scheduled trash pick up are daily at 10am & 7pm . If you miss the morning pick up
please hold trash bags until evening pick up. After 7 pm and between scheduled pickups, take trash to nearest dumpster. PLEASE NOTE: Midweek pick-ups cease after
Monday, September 7th. Pick-ups limited to Friday through Sunday at 10am & 7pm.
For Your Convenience . . .
AFTER HOURS ASSISTANCE: 815-757-3861
AIR HOSE is available on the Ranger Road side of the
Recreation Center. ($0.25).
ATM: in Ranger Station store ($2.00 fee).
BAIT is available in the Ranger Station store.
CAMPER STORAGE is $45.00 per month or $225.00
for 6 months pre-paid. Inquire at the Front Office
for contract details.
DUMP STATION is located at the entrance of the park,
near the west side exit gate.
FISHING LICENSE: We have an Illinois Free Fishing
Area License so a fishing license is not needed.
GOLF CART rental is $65.00 per camp day. Inquire at
Wristbands for Waterslide, Mini-Golf & Boat
Rental are available at the Ranger Station or Front
Office. $13.00 One Day $18.00 Length of Stay
Waterslide:
$3.00 for 5 tickets.
Tickets at the Recreation Center.
Waterslide riders - 48” tall or taller
Mini-Golf: $3.00 per
game. Purchase at the
Ranger Station.
Boat Rental:
$4.00 for 30 minutes .
Purchase at the Ranger Station.
Amboy Falls Mining Sluice:
Bags of rough with fossils or gems
are available at the Recreation
Center. Prices from
$6.50 to $9.00
BASKETBALLS,
VOLLEYBALLS,
HORSESHOES or
other sports equipment may be checked out at the
Recreation Center. Refundable deposit of $20.00
or valid driver’s license required to use equipment.
Check-in & Out Times
Campsites: 3:00 pm Check-in, Out by 1:00 pm
Sundays: extended 3:00 pm check out time.
Welcome Office for contract details.
CORN FIELDS are never to be driven in! Respect the
farmer’s livelihood! All reports of vehicles or golf
carts driving through fields will be reported to the
Lee County Sheriff’s Department!
TRASH PICKUP leave tied trash bags by side of the
road for scheduled pick ups see notice above for
further information.
SUDS STATION LAUNDROMAT Yogi Bear Pool. Cost
is $1.25 per wash and per dry. Change machine in
the Fun Zone. Book exchange also available in
Laundromat.
LP TANK exchange available at Ranger Station during
business hours. LP Gas fill is available between
11am-1pm and 4pm-6pm on weekends.
After Hours
Assistance
(815) 757-3861
FIRST AID &
EMERGENCY
SERVICES
We hope everyone will be accident free at
O’Connell’s Jellystone Park, but in the event
assistance is needed, First Aid Kits for minor
needs are located all resort buildings.
Sharps disposal available at the front office.
For Emergency Services, Dial 911.
FIREWOOD
With the eminent threat of
beetle infestation, wood
cannot be brought into the
park. Bundles of firewood are
available at the Ranger Station store.
Campsite may not be available for early check-in.
Rental units: 4:00 pm Check-in, vacated by 11:00a
Rentals not available for early check-in. When
checking out, please have your
belongings removed from the
rental and key turned in at the
office by 11:00 am then you are
welcome to enjoy the resort until 3:00 pm.
Golf Carts: Due back by 3:00pm the date of return.
Jellystone
Camper
Guidelines
PICNIC TABLES: One per site. Thanks!
QUIET HOURS: Please be kind to each
other and observe our quiet hours of
11:00 pm to 7:00 am. No golf cart traffic
or music between the quiet hours of
11:00pm to 7:00am. Children are to
always be in the company of a parent/
guardian during quiet hours.
WE ALL enjoy a different melody so
remember your neighbors should not
be able to hear your music.
PROPER SWIMWEAR required in all pool
complex water facilities and at the
waterslide. Street clothes welcome at
beach of Boo Boo Lake.
SWIMMING FACILITIES and beach do not
have lifeguards. Swim at own risk.
Children under 16 years must be
accompanied by someone 16 years or
older. Open if weather permits.
Hot tubs reserved for adults only.
SPEED LIMIT: 5½ MPH. Drive carefully and
obey stop signs, as often kids are at play
not alert to vehicles.
SAFETY FIRST: Please curtail all bike riding
and park bicycles before dark.
MOTORIZED SCOOTERS, go-peds and
ATVs are not allowed at resort.
PETS are welcome at Jellystone Park, but not
allowed at any rental unit (in or outside)
nor in camp-resort buildings and must be
attended to at all times. Pets are to be
leashed and content at all time and you
must clean up your campsite after them.
RESTROOMS: Please be respectful to others
if accompanying children to the
restroom. If child is 6 years or older,
parents of the opposite sex should wait
at the entrance of the facility.
CAMPFIRES are part of camping, however,
put them out properly when not attended.
Please build fires on existing fire scars.
WILDLIFE always needs to be left alone. You
are not helping, even if you believe you
are. Please just leave it alone.
TO KEEP OUR campground a beautiful place
please respect our landscaping. Guests
always clear their campsites of all debris
before departing.
WEAPONS OF ANY KIND are not welcome
on the campground. Including but not
limited to airguns, paintball, BB guns,
knives, and all types firearms.
TREES ARE TREASURES. Attach rope for
drying lines and other purposes to
vehicles or tents and not the trees
or tree limbs.
Join for FREE! Accumulate points & redeem for
FREE nights or merchandise!! Details at Office
GOLF CARTS are to be operated on paved
or gravel roads only. Park them during
quiet hours.
Entrance onto the campground property constitutes permission for the management of Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp -Resort in Amboy, Illinois to
photograph the visitor while on the premises and to use resulting pictures for any lawful purpose without compensation to the visitor.
YOGI BEAR and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and Hanna-Barbera.