Enjoy great KidDilly exclusives including discount admissions and fun kids’ parties!! Plan on joining KidDilly on one or more scheduled outings this summer!

Thursday, July 29, 2009

To celebrate the grand opening of Creekside Garden’s Live Flight Butterfly House, Tunkhannock, please join us at an exclusive KidDily party with special reduced admission rates on Thursday, July 29 at 1 pm (advanced reservations and prepayment required). It’s just 25 miles from Scranton and Wilkes-Barre.

A kids’ ice cream party in the private room at Shadowbrook will immediately follow.

Only a limited number of people can join us, so please be sure to respond to the discussion to let us know you’re coming and purchase your tickets tomorrow under the Events tab.

Wednesday, August 11

Join KidDilly for an exclusive day of fun and discounts at the Discovery Center of the Souther Tier, in Binghamton, NY. We will meet at the center for an hour-and-a-half of educational playtime. Cost for admission for this special event is just $4 per person — this is a $2 discount off the adult admission and $1 off children’s admission. Ideal ages for maximum enjoyment are 7 and under, but older children are welcome as well. It’s important to arrive promptly at 10:10 am, as the group can only gain admission to the museum at this group rate when all are present.

Families wishing to “make a day of the event” may pack a picnic and join us in the Storybook Garden for a delightful lunch.

Following lunch, KidDilly readers will enjoy a discounted admission into the Ross Zoo for an afternoon of animal adventure! Prices for zoo admission is $4.50 per person, $2.50 cents off each regular admission.

As always, a minimum number of participants is needed to enjoy this group rate and if not reached, we’ll still plan on going, but the group rate will not be honored.

Please email KidDilly@ymail.com with the number of adults and children attending and purchase tickets, starting tomorrow, under the Events tab, or send a check, made payable to
KidDilly to 106 Stone Ave, Clarks Summit, PA 18411.

More events to come. Please send ideas for group outings to KidDilly@ymail.com for consideration.

Buried deep within an emerald green forest, in a secluded area of the charming Pennsylvania town of Hawley, my family and I found the most unexpected treasure!

No, it wasn’t a heap of gold and gems, but something far better – Woodloch Resort.

Woodloch Resort is a family destination in the pristine Pocono Mountains committed to a tradition of excellence and hospitality. Nestled on sparkling Lake Teedyuskung, surrounded by majestic Hemlocks, the minute we arrived, we knew we found something special.

But don’t expect to see more than a photo or two of us sitting in lounge chairs admiring the breathtaking views; we were much too busy having the time of our lives and experiencing a wonderful vacation together, laughing, playing, and making invaluable memories.

“I like to call it the ‘Magic of Woodloch,” explained Laurie McEvory, Woodloch staff member. “It’s the whole Woodloch package. Woodloch Resort is specifically designed so parents have as much fun as their kids.”

Perhaps the ideal resort. Woodloch was named “Among the World’s Best All-Inclusive Resorts” by Family Circle Magazine. It truly is a triple threat – unmatched hospitality; remarkable amenities and accommodations; and incredible food. No other family resort can come close to comparing.

All for Fun, Fun for All

Each day brings a slew of new, exciting activities for people of every age and background. In fact, there are so many things to do; guests need a daily pamphlet to keep track of it all. The staff takes pride in presenting exceptional activities for their guests to enjoy. From the Island Day Carnival to the Island Olympics, game shows, scavenger hunts, petting zoos, pony rides, hay rides and  special summertime cookouts, weekends at Woodloch are simply packed with the delightful and exciting things to do.

When we weren’t participating in the specially scheduled events, we were taking advantage of all the resort has to offer.

We were blown away by the incredible indoor/outdoor kids’ splash pools, and beautiful swim facilities. In addition to swimming, my children really enjoyed the three-level padded play gym, known at the resort as “Woodloch Forrest.”

We played several rounds of mini-golf, shopped in all three gift shops, checked out the go carts, bumper boats and paddle boats, and engaged in some creative expression in the children’s arts and crafts room. And that doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface on the many possibilities for Woodloch fun.

As an extra service, spa enthusiasts can escape, relax and renew at the Lodge at Woodloch, an award winning, world-class destination spa. A complete menu of services and prices is available at check-in.

Golf fanatics will love Woodloch Springs, a gorgeous 18-hole golf course, driving rage and pro shop, just a short drive from the resort. Tee times may be booked by guests at an additional charge. Rental clubs are available, and so are private lessons from Golf Pro, John Pillar, recently named by Golf Pro Magazine as one of the “Top 50 Golf Instructors for Kids.”

And parents find themselves simply delighted by the fact that responsible babysitters are available so they can attend a show after dinner as a couple and enjoy cocktails and a dance party in the Night Club and North Lodge.

And just when we thought it couldn’t get any better, an breathtaking fireworks display ended our first day at the resort. 

 Did I Mention the Food?

With a bakery on site and a variety of entrees to choose from, dinning at Woodloch is simply divine. From breakfast to dinner, meals are served family-style in a classic American manner.  Wednesdays and Saturdays bring Woodloch’s famous “Theme Dinners”, which, in addition to providing great photo opportunities, proves to be an absolute blast for every member of the family. The menu features something for every palate, and there’s a great kids’ selection with very kid-friendly options.

Definitely leave room for dessert; although, I’m sure most will agree, this is not easy with the copious servings presented to guests.

Accommodations

Woodloch Pines resort offers something for every budget. Guests can book accommodations ranging from rustic and charming rooms, to full-out luxury guest homes.  Some packages offer a meal plan, featuring Woodloch’s famous Theme Dinners and marvelous cuisine.

Love at First Site

Woodloch Resort is an incredible destination for families. The laughs and memories we shared will last a lifetime. My only complaint is that we couldn’t stay longer. We have to work, after all.

Luckily, however, I am one to learn from life’s disappointments. I will be sure to book my next stay at Woodloch Resort for an extended period of time. Although, I suspect that parting with Woodloch might be all the more difficult then.

Links

http://woodlochpines.com/home/

http://woodlochpines.com/home/exceptionaloffer.aspx?id=48

http://woodlochpines.com/golf/

http://woodlochpines.com/resort/default2.aspx?id=2