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Kids’ Night Out at Woodloch Resort: Fun After-Dark Activities

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Woodloch-Style Kids’ Night Out: Fun After-Dark Activities

We’re rapidly approaching Jack Frost’s inevitable arrival here at Woodloch, the country’s most beloved family resort. Soon enough, the Pocono Mountains will shed its autumn skin, and winter will subtly greet the land with fresh powder, crystalline hoarfrost, and oodles of holiday spirit. The fun never ceases at Woodloch, even in the heart of winter. And the midwinter savings are impossible to ignore, especially if you’re looking for a discounted midweek stay. Once the sun dips behind frozen Lake Teedyuskung, droves of families flock indoors for a warm family-style meal and some live, late-night entertainment. However, there are several other after-dark activities if the family feels the need to explore our massive indoor complex, including movies, games, crafts, and more. It’s the kids’ night out that your little ones never knew they needed!

A Kids’ Night Out in the Pocono Mountains

Every kiddo is different. It’s not easy to find an after-dark activity that everyone can agree upon. Thankfully, Woodloch’s all-inclusive packages allow the whole gang to find suitable activities that will leave a lasting impression on your long-awaited escape. We’ve pieced together unique nighttime pursuits that will assuredly lead to wide smiles during your next Woodloch-themed kids’ night out.

  1. Live entertainment – You don’t want to miss the night’s entertainment, ranging from themed shows to magicians and comedians.
  2. Horse races – Win prizes by selecting the victorious “steed.” These wooden horses may run at a snail’s pace, but the lively atmosphere is palpable.
  3. Woodloch Forest – Get “lost” in Woodloch’s indoor playground forest or play arcade-style games nearby.
  4. York Room movies – Grab some popcorn, find a seat, and let the movie magic begin! The York Room shows two movies nightly, ranging from Pixar hits to Marvel blockbusters.
  5. Ice skating – Lace up your skates and hit the ice inside our four-season rink. The 9,000-square-foot synthetic surface is an idyllic place to learn how to skate.
  6. Arts and crafts – If the littlest ones still have some energy after dinner, slip into the arts and crafts room. Sit back, relax, and watch their creativity soar!
  7. Arcade bunker – Hours upon hours of gaming awaits inside Woodloch’s “bunker,” home to various pinball machines, racing games, classic arcade systems, pool, and ping pong.
  8. Trivia contests – It’s always trivia night here in the Poconos. We take a wide variety of traditional trivia contests, such as Cash Cab, Name That Tune, Family Feud, and put a Woodloch spin on them.
  9. Silent DJ party – Woodloch’s staff-led, three-DJ silent party is a hit! There are enough headphones for everyone, including Mom and Dad. It’s the perfect exclamation point to a long-awaited kids’ night out.

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Hopefully, these 9 late-night activities give you a “taste” of what a Woodloch-style kids’ night out could look and feel like. Don’t forget that the Woodloch experience is all-inclusive, as all meals, accommodations, and (most) activities are included in the packaged price. We highly recommend keeping your eyes peeled for money-saving specials, especially during the cozy wintertime season. When the sun’s shining, the whole family can partake in dozens of homegrown activities, such as the Winter Olympics, snow tubing, and ice skating on Lake Teedyuskung. Please check availability online at your earliest convenience by clicking the “Book Now” button on the top right corner of your screen.

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Fast-Paced, Woodloch-Style Poconos Paintball Adventures

In 2012, Woodloch introduced a new, ultra-competitive Poconos paintball adventure to our already colossal list of homegrown activities. Because paintball requires more technology and upkeep in comparison to most on-site activities, contests are not included in our all-inclusive packages. The small fee, wine tasting, and fishing adventures, is well worth it regardless of your skill level. While utilizing elements of strategy, communication, and teamwork, kids and adults alike can enhance their hand-eye coordination in a super-fast, safe atmosphere.

Setting the Scene: A Classic Poconos Backdrop

Before we march into our three unique Poconos paintball contests, it’s important to properly set the scene. The warzone is situated along the rim of dense forestry on Woodloch’s upper athletic field. The field itself boasts stacks of aging tires, hefty rounded bales of hay, makeshift wooden barricades, and colorful oil drums. Brightly-colored officials scamper through the area to ensure fair play. All players wear matching camouflage. The only thing that separates the two teams is the colored band wrapped around each player’s left bicep. Let the “Great Battle of Hawley” commence! Can you feel the heat?!?

3 Unique Poconos Paintball Matches

To ensure that each contest is entirely distinct, Woodloch’s leadership team supervises three types of matches: “Speedball,” “Elimination,” and good, old-fashioned “Capture the Flag.” Elimination, also known as “Survivor,” is all about the last boy or girl standing. By now, you likely know the general spirit of Capture the Flag. As you might imagine, Capture the Flag is the lengthiest of the three match types. Speedball, meanwhile, kicks things up a notch by forcing paintballers to cross over into enemy territory. It’s a cross between the other match types. Our team does its best to match groups based on age or skill level. 

Pocono Mountain Resorts: Fast-Paced Family Fun!

Combine an hour of shriek-inducing Poconos paintball with a puzzling journey through an escape room, and several laps around our twisty go-cart track. Fast-paced family fun is around every corner here along the banks of serene Lake Teedyuskung! Hopefully, your search for “outdoor paintball near me” led you to our 1,200-acre family resort, America’s top-ranked getaway. Unlike most mountain resorts in Pennsylvania, Woodloch is centered on family bonding, classic camp thrills, and world-class hospitality. To learn more about our award-winning slice of the Pocono Mountains, please visit us online. We’re currently offering some of our most outrageous specials ever!

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Trips for Kids: 10 Reasons Why You Need Woodloch Resort Right Now

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Fun Trips for Kids: 10 Reasons You Need Woodloch Right Now

It’s been a long three months for much of the U.S. populace, as we collectively clashed with COVID-19. After countless hours of relaunch strategy, Woodloch Resort is officially ready to open its doors on June 19, 2020. Woodloch’s Wellness Standard, which is meticulously outlined on the website, makes it possible for families to enjoy all 1,500 acres of gorgeous Pocono Mountain wilderness. 

It’s official: The Woodloch experience is back! Everything that you and your family need to know about a potential summer stay can be found via this comprehensive special statement. We’ve examined every last detail of the business to ensure that we provide a safe, limited-contact environment, including everything from activities to rooms and dining. We’re a proud “AHLA Safe Stay,” and together, we can stop the spread. As one of the world’s most beloved trips for kids, we cannot wait to welcome all of your smiling faces this summer and well beyond!

10 Reasons Why You Need Woodloch Now, More Than Ever

While things are certainly going to look and feel a little differently in the coming weeks and months, the overall bonding experience remains the same. Our small village of employees has been providing memorable trips for kids for several decades. This classic Poconos resort is still all-inclusive in every sense of the word. Families can partake in dozens of scheduled (and socially distanced) activities, devour two meals per day, enjoy live nightly entertainment, slumber inside our spacious accommodations, and explore 1,500 acres of sheer natural beauty. So, without further ado, here are 10 reasons why your family needs Woodloch now, more than ever:

  1. There’s never been a better time to rediscover Mother Nature, including her curious critters, still waters, and towering pines.
  2. America needs family bonding that’s achieved outside of the living room. Hike together.  Smash into each other on bumper boats. Learn how to trap shoot together. Paddle together to Lake Teedyuskung’s hearth. Dine out together again. 
  3. The family deserves a break. We don’t have to tell you that.
  4. Be a part of something historic. This is a new, untold chapter in all of our lives. This first wave of guests will help shape the way we do business for many years to come.
  5. Everyone, the kids included, need exercise. Put the remote down. Get off the couch. Let’s exercise together in a variety of fun, simplistic ways, including hiking, kayaking, batting, and scavenger hunts.
  6. This is your chance to put down the smartphones, turn off the television, and silence email notifications. Unplug. Unwind. Relax. And Rejuvenate.
  7. That vacation time is starting to pile up. Please don’t lose it. Use it. Americans lost a collective 768 million days of vacation time in 2018. Ouch.
  8. Hopping into the car sure beats boarding a plane and jetting off to an overcrowded faraway locale. In the near future, most trips for kids will be good old-fashioned “road trips.” Gas is cheap. Use that family vehicle to your advantage.
  9. Social distancing comes naturally in the Pocono Mountains. Again, the resort owns 1,500 acres of landscape, including a sandy beach, several hiking trails, a golf course, and a pristine lake.
  10. Prime reservations have been easier to nab. Strike while the iron is hot!

Family-First All-Inclusive Resorts in Pennsylvania

As the number one family resort in the U.S., Woodloch provides a bonding experience unlike any other. As most parents will attest, planning summertime trips for kids is no easy task. It’s hard to get a small group of youngins to agree upon, well, anything. However, everyone can agree on Woodloch’s adventurous allure. We’ll state it again: Strike while the iron is hot. All-inclusive Poconos vacation packages have never been more readily available than right now. And you’ll discover a wide variety of potential 2020-only savings on our website. Please don’t hesitate to reach out at 800-966-3562 with any questions.

Embrace the Outdoors: 10 Nature Activities for Kids | Woodloch Resort

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Embrace the Outdoors: 10 Nature Activities for Kids

Children, not unlike adults, are complex beings. Each child’s personality is unique, like a snowflake. Much of our programming here at Woodloch Resort is geared toward family bonding, team-building, competition, and group collaboration, which suits social butterflies. However, we fully understand that some kids would rather meander through the wilderness and explore the region’s distinct flora rather than splash about with dozens of other giggling youngsters. It is only natural that we focus on Mother Earth in a time like this, as millions of Americans begin to rediscover the unique allure of this great land. To ensure that your next visit is nothing short of spectacular for the entire family, we’ve compiled 10 fun nature activities for kids (as seen below).

10 Fun Nature Activities for Kids

Some children naturally gravitate toward the outdoors. However, helping your child strike a balance between outdoor exploration and social interaction is vital. That’s why we simultaneously promote nature while also fostering healthy group interplay. These 10 on-site nature activities for kids are available nearly every day of the week:

  1. Guided nature hike: There’s nothing more soothing for the soul than meandering into the densely forested Pocono Mountains, with nothing but the soothing sounds of nature as your mid-summer playlist.
  2. Fishing: Throw a line into Lake Teedyuskung to snag a prized walleye or a feisty largemouth bass.
  3. Geocaching: Using the Geocaching app, let your kids explore the woodlands in search of hidden treasures. There are dozens of caches in the area.
  4. Birdwatching: Blue jays, cardinals, red-billed woodpeckers, and cedar waxwings frequent our sprawling 1,200-acre property.
  5. Nature scavenger hunt: After a couple hours of water skiing, swimming, and rowing, hide some fun prizes in the forest. Unlike most nature activities for kids, a scavenger hunt takes a lot of planning.
  6. Collect rocks: Each rock has a story. Thus, each shiny or jagged stone has potential to be a lasting keepsake.
  7. Insect hunting: Keep your eyes peeled for colorful butterflies, legions of ants, curious ladybugs, diligent bees, limber leafhoppers, and stoic dragonflies.
  8. Build a bonfire: Gather around Woodloch’s fire pit well before dusk to learn how to build a proper, well-constructed bonfire. There’s nothing more rewarding than roasting marshmallows above a fire that you helped build.
  9. Nature journaling: Many of us grew up loving to write. Why not take that passion and focus it on nature’s beauty? Making note of the five senses is always a rewarding challenge for adolescents.
  10. Photography: Capture the Poconos’ serene beauty without barely moving a muscle. Nature photography often harbors vital skills, such as patience, creativity, and attention to detail.

A Well-Deserved Poconos Family Getaway

Hopefully, these 10 nature activities for kids gives you a “taste” of what we can offer here at Woodloch, America’s top-rated family resort. All-inclusive family programming includes meals, lodging, and, of course, countless on-site activities, ranging from bumper boats to Summer Olympics. And, as one of the premier all-inclusive resorts in Pennsylvania, we saw a recent opportunity to add “Home Programming” to our repertoire. To learn more about a potential summertime escape into the Poconos, please visit us online at Woodloch.com.

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A Woodloch-Themed Summer Checklist for Kids

There’s never been a better time to start planning for your next summertime vacation than right now, especially with the current state of the nation. Turning a negative, such as coronavirus, into a positive comes naturally here at Woodloch Resort, the top family resort in the country. Peering ahead to summer’s golden haze, even in the midst of spring’s thaw, is a healthy undertaking as it gives the entire family something to gleefully anticipate. In the spirit of looking ahead to that long-awaited, well-deserved summer vacation, we’ve compiled a Woodloch-themed summer checklist for kids.

Summer Checklist for Kids: A Whole Summer in One Week

Not every family needs a summer checklist for kids — particularly all of you go-with-the-flow vacationers out there. But it’s a true joy to watch your kid’s eyes light up when crafting your own family-focused summer checklist. Here at Woodloch, these 30 activities are as much a part of the day as a scenic Poconos sunrise:

  1. Perform a random act of kindness
  2. Learn a new skill
  3. Build something from scratch
  4. Make the perfect bed
  5. Embark on a nature walk
  6. Go swimming
  7. Bake a yummy treat
  8. Craft the world’s best s’more
  9. Learn to stargaze
  10. Start a water balloon fight
  11. Practice patience by fishing with Dad and Mom
  12. Write a letter to Grandma and Grandpa
  13. Ride a bicycle
  14. Watch fireworks
  15. Help plan a picnic with the family
  16. Build a sandcastle
  17. Paint something important to you
  18. Make a new friend
  19. Slurp up an ice cream cone
  20. Win a gold medal
  21. Feed local birds
  22. Try rock climbing
  23. Learn the art of photography
  24. Make a list of rainy day activities
  25. Challenge the family to eat an entire watermelon
  26. Learn to water ski
  27. Get a tan (use plenty of sunscreen)
  28. Compete in a scavenger hunt
  29. Win a hot dog eating contest
  30. Ride a horse

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Yes, Woodloch Resort has won countless awards for its family-focused vacation packages, outrageous on-site amenities, and world-class staff. But we also boast an on-site spa, golf course, and wedding facilities. Please reach out to our dedicated team to learn more about our many services (or if you have any questions about this summer checklist for kids) by dialing 1-800-966-3562. Stay in the know about upcoming events, including our ongoing “Home Programming,” by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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A Complementary Activity: Whitewater Rafting in the Poconos

As we surge ahead toward summer’s arrival, it’s impossible not to daydream about the various exploratory adventures available at the award-winning Woodloch Resort. For families with adventurous adolescents, you’ll likely want to spend your afternoons fishing for largemouth bass, and water skiing atop Lake Teedyuskung, our semi-private, 15-acre body of water. And, while you won’t need to leave our 1,200-acre haven during your next classic summer vacation, we highly recommend connecting with a local river outfitter for a half-day of whitewater rafting in the Poconos.

Family-Friendly Whitewater Rafting in the Poconos

Whitewater rafting in the Poconos, mountain biking, and ATVing, is an especially exhilarating way to explore the region. Before or after your trip, seek out the guiding services of a nearby outfitter, such as Lander’s River Trips (Narrowsburg, NY), Kittatinny Canoes (Milford, PA), or Reber River Trips (Barryville, NY). As a collective whole, these three regional companies offer the top-reviewed Poconos river rafting tours. Rates, tour lengths, and launch locations vary, depending on the rafting company. All three teams strictly utilize the sheer power (and beauty) of the wide Delaware River, which also acts as a Pennsylvania-New York border. This particular slice of the Pocono Mountains is widely known for its deep gorges, lush forestry, and, of course, wild (yet inviting) rapids. Most trips cater to mid-sized families with adolescents and older.

Adventurous Activities at Woodloch Resort

As much as we cherish whitewater rafting in the Poconos, there’s just something truly uplifting and rewarding about being able to choose between 30-plus homegrown activities at a world-class, all-inclusive resort. Woodloch Resort, USA Today’s top-rated family getaway, boasts a seemingly countless array of on-site adventures on any given day, particularly during summer’s peak when the waters of Lake Teedyuskung feel as refreshing as a glass of iced tea on a sweltering afternoon. We mentioned earlier that fishing, and water skiing all perfectly complement four hours of whitewater rafting in the Poconos. But don’t forget that Woodloch Resort also offers all-inclusive packages that can include go-karting, archery target practice, rock wall climbing, championship golf, Summer Olympics, trapshooting, and many more exciting pursuits.

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To learn more about a potential Poconos family getaway, please visit us online. We’re perhaps best known for our all-inclusive themed packages, all of which coincide with the year’s many splendid seasons!

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