2012 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Following are our weekend themes for 2012. Beginning in May, check back weekly to get the upcoming weekend's schedule of activities and entertainment. Virginia Beach KOA reserves the right to change or cancel activities without advance notice
March-April | Camping Fever
Tired of being stuck indoors? Get a jump on the camping season with our Camping Fever Special! Buy one night of a campsite and get a 2nd night at half-price! (Excludes Easter weekend.) See website or call for details.
April 6-8 | Easter Weekend
Celebrate this special weekend with crafts and an Easter Egg hunt for the kids. On Sunday, enjoy an extra-late check-out time and join us for Easter lunch.
May 4-6 | DIGS Volleyball Tournament
Volleyball players and fans take over the campground this weekend!
May 11-13 | Come Kamp and Care/Mother’s Day
Pay for one night of camping on May 11 and get May 12 FREE! Proceeds support KOA’s Care Kamps for children with cancer. Moms, enjoy free goodies in celebration of your special day! Kids, make a special gift for Mom!
May 18-20 | 1st Annual Home Educators Appreciation / Armed Forces Day Appreciation
Virginia Beach KOA loves military families and, being home educators ourselves, we love homeschoolers too! Since you both make many sacrifices, we want to honor you by giving you a get-away weekend… with special prices, plenty of fun for all ages, goodies and prizes, and a chance to build some great family memories. Call for details. Not part of either group? That’s OK—all campers are welcome to join in the fun!
May 25-28 | Hero’s Weekend
Remember our heroes and kick off the official camping season with a Memorial Day weekend jam-packed with fun!
June 1-3 | Tourney Time
Compete in a variety of fun tournaments…basketball, horseshoes, bocce ball, cornhole, mini-golf, and a few wacky ones too!
June 8-10 | Fiesta Days
Latin Fest is happening down at the Oceanfront, but at KOA, join us for tacos, a piñata party, crafts, and more!
June 15-17 | Hats off to Dads!
Dads, come to KOA to build some great memories with your kids, then we’ll carve out some relaxation time for you in the schedule!
June 22-24 | Christmas in June!
It’s exactly halfway ‘til Christmas! Get in the spirit now by decorating your site for Christmas, with Christmas crafts, cookie-decorating, a visit from Santa, and more.
June 29-July 1 | Red White & Blue Hullaballoo
Show your patriotic spirit with a Best-Decorated Site Contest, decorate your wheels for a parade, and join in lots of red-white-and-blue fun!
July 4 | Celebrate America
Head to the oceanfront for Salute America, or kick back and enjoy the patriotic fun at KOA as we celebrate our nation’s Independence!
July 6-8 | Light Up the Night
Glow-in-the-dark parade, flashlight candy hunt, glow mini-golf, and a Light-Up-The-Night dance!
July 13-15 | H2O Weekend Part 1
Beat the July heat with WATER! Try the dunk tank, pool games, and our one-of-a-kind Water Wars Jet Fighter! Bring your best water guns and super soakers to fight back!
July 20-22 | Carnival Weekend
Enjoy carnival events like face-painting, dunk tank, gyroscope, games, hot dogs and pony rides!
July 27-29 | Death by Chocolate
All things chocolate this weekend….chocolate competitions, chocolate slip ‘n slide, and our Chocolate Potluck Buffet—bring your best chocolate dessert!
August 3-5 | Yee Ha! Western Weekend
Dress in ‘yer best country western outfit, line dance on the patio, and enjoy lots of good ‘ol fun!
August 10-12 | Back in the Day
Dress up and dance to the hits of your favorite decade – 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, or 90s!
August 17-20 | H20 Weekend Part 2
Keep cool with water, water everywhere! Don’t forget to bring your water guns and super soakers for a battle with our Water Wars Jet Fighter!
August 24-26 | Goin’ Hawaiian
Wear your flowered shirts and dresses, and enjoy beach music, contests, and Kona Shaved Ice!
August 31-Sep. 3 | Salute America
We’ll have another extended weekend celebrating America, packed with plenty of fun activities!
Sep. 7-9 | Grandparents Are Special
Kids, bring Grandpa & Grandma and let ‘em spoil you with all the fun at Virginia Beach KOA, including a flashlight candy hunt, outdoor movies, and more! Grandparents and grandkids camping together get 10% off in honor of Grandparents Day PLUS your regular 10% off if you’re a KOA Value Kard member!
Sept. 14-16 | Festa Italiana
Enjoy the Italian & Greek Fest down at the Oceanfront, then come back to KOA for a spaghetti supper and bocce ball tournament!
Sept. 21-22 | Fall “Kickoff”
Wear your fav football team’s apparel, decorate your site with your team colors, and enjoy wings & beverages!
September 28-30 | Neptune Festival
Only 2 miles from the Oceanfront, KOA is a great place to stay while you attend Virginia Beach’s famous Neptune Festival and Sandsculpting Championship!
October 5-7 | Roasty Toasty Weekend
Fall camping is in full swing with cooler nights and reduced rates through the end of the year. Enjoy free s’mores and a bonfire with us!
October 12-14 | National Dessert Day
Celebrate National Dessert Day (really) by sharing your favorite creation at an all-dessert potluck (only after you’ve eaten your dinner, of course!)
October 19-21 | Fall Festival 1
Our first weekend of family-friendly fall fun (say that 10 times fast), including trick-or-treat, fall games, and costume contests.
October 26-28 | Fall Festival 2
Our second weekends of family-friendly fall fun, including trick-or-treat, fall games, and costume contests.
November 17-January 1 | Holiday Lights at the Beach
Take advantage of KOA’s lowest rates of the year and get a FREE admission ticket to the amazing “Holiday Lights at the Beach” on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront!
Beaches!
Head north on General Booth only 2.5 miles and you'll be at the famous and fabulous Virginia Beach oceanfront and boardwalk! Take it easy and take the trolley, which runs right from KOA to the beach Memorial thru Labor Day, or ride your bike all the way on the local bike path! Bike rentals also available at the beach.
Want a beach that's just as beautiful but more quaint? Head south 10 miles to Sandbridge Beach. Then there's Chix Beach on the Chesapeake Bay for another experience, or other local beaches our staff will be happy to tell you about.
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
You’ll find one of the country’s best aquariums and live animal habitats at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center. Visit interactive, hand-on exhibits to learn more about the creatures and habitats of the Atlantic Ocean, Chesapeake Bay, marshes and more. You may see creatures you've never seen before! Walk along the peaceful nature trail, climb an observation tower, or take one of several boat tours offered throughout the year. The whole family will love the six-story-high IMAX 3D Theater! Learn more at www.virginiaaquarium.com or call (757) 385-FISH.
Ocean Breeze Waterpark
Open daily Memorial Day-Labor DayWith 16 waterslides and a million-gallon wave pool, there’s wild water fun for everyone at the Ocean Breeze Waterpark. Call (757) 422-4444 or go online to www.oceanbreezewaterpark.com for details. *Discounted tickets available at our front desk.