Every year, it seems the summer goes by faster than the year before. This year, in particular, my family's summer has seemed to fly by much too quickly. If you can relate and are looking to make some last-minute memories, I highly recommend a visit to Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort Golden Valley in Bostic, NC. Bostic is 50 minutes from Hickory, NC and only 35 minutes from Morganton, NC, making newly renovated Golden Valley the perfect day trip (or more!) for local families.
SUMMER FUN
It has always been my dream to take the whole family to a Family Camp, so we decided to try out the idea with a "Family Day Camp." The camp-resort was the perfect location to try out a camp experience. We opted for a Day Camp Pass, rather than an overnight stay, and the amenities were remarkable! Just check out what Jellystone Park™ Golden Valley offers visitors:
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DAY PASSES
A Day Camp Pass is available May 24th through September 1st and includes access to the Water Zone, pool, mini golf, jumping pillow, swimming and fishing at the lake, themed activities, and sports courts like volleyball and basketball. A Day Camp Pass can be purchased for:
- Sunday through Thursday for $20 per person (under age two are free)
- Friday through Saturday for $25 per person (under age two are free).
- An additional $5 parking fee also applies.
Day Campers enjoy included amenities from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Day Camp Passes are subject to availability; fill out this form to request your passes. Day Camp Passes are not available during holiday weekends.
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FUN PASSES
If you are interested in taking your fun to the next level, a Fun Pass may be for you! Click here to see my Instastory that shows what non-stop fun we had with our Fun Passes! Upgrading your Day Camp Pass with a Fun Pass saves up to 20% on add-ons like:
- Extra activities
- lazer tag
- gem mining
- arts and crafts, including a wax hand craft and a custom glitter tattoo
- pedal boat rental
- Extra treats
- a souvenir cup with free refills throughout your stay
- an ice cream social with Yogi and friends
- a pucker powder sour candy tube from the Camp Store
- Extra bear visits with Yogi, Cindy or Boo Boo
- a VIB Meet and Greet Experience with the Jellystone bears and a souvenir plush
Fun Passes are an addition $70 per person and are an optional upgrade to your Day Camp pass experience.
STAY AND PLAY
Of course, if you're looking to play and stay, Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort Golden Valley has luxury cabins, treetop cabins, and glamping experiences, in addition to tent and RV campsites. All the day pass amenities are complementary to families staying on-site. Each week is extra fun for campers with themed weeks like the upcoming Yogi Bear's Birthday Bash August 19-25! Read a review of the South Charlotte MK Publisher Mom's overnight camping experience here.
My family had a fantastic time and can't wait to go back again! So plan a quick day getaway, and enjoy this last bit of summer at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort Golden Valley. Get more information at their website campgoldenvalley.com or follow on Facebook and Instagram.
Author's note: I received complimentary passes for the purpose of this review. All opinions are my own.
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