You’ll get a complete schedule, with all the details at check in.
Here’s a glimpse of some of the fun stuff, what the kids will do, where you’ll eat and a quick glance at a typical day.

How Much Fun Will We Really Have?

Tons of great activities all packed into a weekend of family fun!
Archery, swimming, mini golf, ping pong, pony rides, wavecutter, Frisbee golf, BIG swing, rock wall, kayaking, shuffleboard, tennis, zip line… and a whole lot s’more!

Free time is fun time at Sandy Cove…not ONLY for the exercise, or to cool off, or to experience an adrenaline rush or to get sore muscles and feel like you’ve accomplished something. When we play together, we build bonds, strengthen relationships and make memories, and that’s what it’s all about!

Please note some of our activities are “age graded” for maximum safety and enjoyment of the participants.

Fun stuff available at scheduled times:

Swimming
• Enclosed sports pool and hot tub
• Outdoor swimming pools/ kiddie pool.
Modest swimsuits are required for adults and children (one-piece for girls of all ages, baggy shorts for men and boys)

High Adventure & Marina
These activities require a signed waiver form be filled out and signed for all participants. These are activities that can be dangerous, particularly if participants ignore rules and instructions or do not use common sense. The waiver makes people aware of risk, and allows them to limit our liability in exchange for permission to participate in these activities.

• Zip line (must be at least 12 years old)
• Big swing (must be at least 12 years old)
• Rock climbing wall (must be at least 8 years old)
• Wave cutter/tube rides
• Pontoon boat cruises
• Canoes, Kayaks & Paddleboats

QuikTiks is a system we use for just a few popular activities, to help people not spend too much time waiting in line. The ticket is for a specific activity on a specific day and time, and holds your spot for you. Most of our activities have little or no wait, but we’ll use QuikTiks for any activity involving being dragged behind a boat: wavecutter, tubing, waterskiing, kneeboarding, & wakeboarding. Our goal is to give at least one ride on one of these to everyone who is interested – you’ll just have to decide on the method of dragging each family member would prefer. A couple weeks before your arrival, we’ll email you instructions to select your QuikTik so it’s ready when you get here. Also we’ll use QuikTiks for Pony Rides, because efficiency is good when you have 4 year olds waiting in line… Those will NOT be online – just pick them up at the Kalbach Welcome Center when you come. Likewise, tickets for the pontoon boat will be at the KWC when you come.

“We connected as a family! Both kids want to come back.”
Kim, Virginia Beach, VA

“We were able to rest from our regular busyness and grow as a family.” Alison, Union, NJ

Nursery: During a few of the sessions, we offer nursery care for children 0-4 years old. They are welcome in the session, and we expect a little more noise and wiggling, but sometimes they can distract mom, or dad or the older kids from fully participating. So, nursery care is just an option, if that will work better for your family.

What’s the Food Like?

If you are a guest staying in the lodge, meals are a part of your package. These are served buffet style, typically with a “kiddie bar” featuring items kids are more willing to eat, as well as the regular “adult food” buffet. If you or a family member has food allergies, or other medically related food restrictions we can help with that – just fill out the “Food for Thought” form. Then let your server know when you come, so they can connect you with alternative food items when required.

If you are a guest in the Campgrounds, food is not included in that package, so you will want to plan accordingly. The log cabins have kitchenettes, but you’ll need to bring your own pots and pans.

“I appreciate Sandy Cove because where else can you go and have food and activities inclusive in a Christian environment?! My four children had a great time!” Tina, Lorton, VA

Payment Options

1. Pay in full at time of reservation.
2. Pay 50% at time of reservation, remaining 50% due by May 1, 2013 for Memorial Day Weekend, by August 1, 2013 for Labor Day Weekend (authorization for automatic payment must be given at time of initial payment).
3. Pay equal monthly payments from the time of reservation until May 1, 2013 for Memorial Day Weekend, by August 1, 2013 for Labor Day Weekend (authorization for automatic payment must be given at time of initial payment).

Reservations made after May 1, 2013 for Memorial Day Weekend, by August 1, 2013 for Labor Day Weekend must paid in full at time of reservation.

If you need to CANCEL, here’s how:

Cancellation before May 1, 2013 for Memorial Day Weekend, by August 1, 2013 for Labor Day Weekend: your monies paid to date will be refunded LESS $100.

Cancellation after May 1, 2013 for Memorial Day Weekend, by August 1, 2013 for Labor Day Weekend: forfeit your full payment…unless we or you can fill your space with another family.

Non-payment of your balance when due may cause the cancellation of your reservation.

To make a reservation in the campgrounds, call Marsha or Charlene at 800.234.COVE (2683).

Finances tight? We have scholarships available!