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Ocean Lakes Family Campground Credits Activities on Site a Family Value for Summer and Fall Vacations in Myrtle Beach, SC

Ocean Lakes Family Campground, a subsidiary of The Jackson Companies, finds reservation projections are up for the 2009 summer and fall seasons. Park operators believe that many on site activities and amenities along with strong customer service are contributing to families' vacation decisions.

Ocean Lakes features nearly one mile of oceanfront campsites, beach houses and activities including basketball, volleyball, playgrounds, horseshoes, SDU Skate Park and Surf Camp.

We have nearly a mile of oceanfront that all our guests can enjoy - for free

"We had an excellent Memorial Day crowd," comments Lance Thompson, Vice President/General Manager of Ocean Lakes Family Campground. "Our 893 campsites were 98% occupied for the weekend. We feel very fortunate and are working hard to create a great destination." The 38-year-old campground experienced an all time record year in 2007 and are pleased with 2009 reservation projections up 6% over 2007 and site nights reserved are up 12% over the record year.

"We are cautiously optimistic," explains Barb Krumm, Director of Marketing and Public Relations. "We have a strong summer schedule planned for guests of all ages, through fall with events like our Bluegrass Weekend with Rhonda Vincent and the Rage. With many free activities and great amenities, we hope a family from parents to grandparents can stay within budget, relax and just have fun." Ocean Lakes offers a Concierge Service through its Recreation Office to assist guests with booking tickets to many area attractions, shows and amusements at a discount. "We have nearly a mile of oceanfront that all our guests can enjoy - for free," Krumm smiles. "Our summer calendar has more than 26 free activities for guests to enjoy on top of our outstanding amenities."

Hot Picks List:
SDU Skate Park - Open 10 AM - 6 PM Daily.
Free Skating- Half pipe and ramps located under Observation Deck. Helmets and all pads must be worn while skating.

Kamp Starfish- June 1st - August 15th. Open to guests & residents of Ocean Lakes. Daily session: 9:00 am - 12 Noon. Our activities include music, crafts, group games, snack and nature activities.

Surf Camp -Three Days
Ocean Lakes has partnered with Billabong Surf Camp. Surf Campers will get instruction in safety, surf etiquette, coastal and marine ecology, and surfboard shaping using Billibong's equipment. The camp includes three days of surfing instruction and a bag of Billibong loot. No previous experience required.

Ocean Lakes Nature Center Discovery Lab -
Reviewed by Museum Specialists, Dept. of Paleobiology, Smithsonian Institute
A one of a kind facility in this area, the Ocean Lakes Nature Center offers exhibits and information on shells, fossils, sea life, wildlife and ecology of coastal S.C. Our knowledgeable teammates are on hand to identify your beach discoveries and answer any questions.

Family Luau
Join us for dinner and a Polynesian Show by Chief Kamu and his dancers. Dinner is prepared by Chief Kamu.

Field of Dreams Camp
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
Learn baseball tips from the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, a minor league baseball team, Class A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. After continental breakfast we're off to have a full morning of baseball camp, lunch and followed later on by a tailgate party and a baseball game to see the Pelicans live. Adults and children welcome.

11th Annual Premier Bluegrass Weekend
Friday & Saturday, August 28 & 29, 2009
Hear some of the top Bluegrass Bands featuring Rhonda Vincent & The Rage & The Grascals, IIIrd Tyme Out, Blue Highway, The Bluegrass Strangers, The James King Band and The Harvest Wind Band!

All Star Golf Car Show
Mark your calendar for the 4th Annual Ocean Lakes All Star Golf Car Show on October 24, 2009. The event will include the Golf Car Show, a "Cars in Costume" Parade that lines up at 3 PM, food and fun for the day and a Halloween Party that night! Enter your custom electric car.

South Carolina Fossil Fair
Saturday, October 31, 2009, 9 AM until 3 PM at the Ocean Lakes Family Campground's Recreation Building, Myrtle Beach, SC (only 160 feet from the Atlantic Ocean). Admission to the event is free, as well as free fossil identification and a fossil hunt! This educational event is free and open to the public!

Halloween Weekend
Enjoy Pie Eating Contest, Costume Contests, Pet Costume Contests and Trick o' Treat by Golf Car. A family fun event for Ocean Lakes' guests.

Contact:
Barb Krumm, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Ocean Lakes Family Campground
(843) 828-4829 or email bkrumm (at) oceanlakes (dot) com
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