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155 Keen Lake Road Waymart, Pennsylvania 18472 Family 155 Keen Lake Road WAYMART, PENNSYLVANIA 18472 570-488-5522 • 570-488-6161 RESERVATIONS 1-800-443-0412 www.keenlake.com 1800’s 2000’s 1960’s 1950’s Generations of Keens have called Keen Lake home since 1814. Today seventh and eighth generation family members contribute to one of Pennsylvania’s most beautiful family camping resorts. “Back in 1963, I wanted to take my 5 kids on a vacation. I didn’t have much money at the time, and a friend of mine had just gotten back from a camping trip to Keen Lake. He told me the park was clean, they had a lot of activities for kids, and the price was affordable. I haven’t missed a summer at Keen Lake since.” Bob O’Halloran, New Jersey James and Dorothy Keen were newlyweds when they built a simple cottage on the shores of Keen Lake. They envisioned bringing their children to the cozy little cabin on the water to swim and fish and enjoy the outdoors. The Yellow Cottage became the first of the 13 cottages and housekeeping units that comprise Keen Lake rental properties. “We believe passionately in the values family camping offers. Anytime a family is together is cause for celebration, and we strive to provide a unique experience for each of our guests. Keen Lake offers a variety of venues whether you fancy yourself a “fish whisperer” or prefer a day of structured activities.” The Keen Sisters www.keenlake.com Your Family Resort in the POCONOS Celebrate Your Family Resort in the POCONOS

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Generations of Keens have called Keen Lakehome since 1814. Today seventh and eighthgeneration family members contribute to one ofPennsylvania’s most beautiful family campingresorts.

“Back in 1963, I wanted to take my 5 kidson a vacation. I didn’t have much moneyat the time, and a friend of mine had justgotten back from a camping trip to KeenLake. He told me the park was clean, theyhad a lot of activities for kids, and theprice was affordable. I haven’t missed asummer at Keen Lake since.”Bob O’Halloran, New Jersey

James and Dorothy Keen were newlywedswhen they built a simple cottage on the shoresof Keen Lake. They envisioned bringing theirchildren to the cozy little cabin on the water toswim and fish and enjoy the outdoors. TheYellow Cottage became the first of the 13cottages and housekeeping units that compriseKeen Lake rental properties.

“We believe passionately in the valuesfamily camping offers. Anytime a family istogether is cause for celebration, and westrive to provide a unique experience foreach of our guests. Keen Lake offers avariety of venues whether you fancyyourself a “fish whisperer” or prefer a dayof structured activities.” The Keen Sisters

www.keenlake.com

Your Family Resort in the POCONOS

Celebrate

Your Family Resort in the POCONOS

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Keen Lake cottages are clean, cozy, andcomfortably appointed. Most units have twobedrooms, one bath, and accommodate from 4to 7 persons. Each is furnished with dishes,cookware, coffee pot, toaster, microwave, cable-connected color television (no premiumchannels), and DVD. You bring linens andtowels (pillows and blankets are provided.)Lawn chairs, picnic table, and fire ring withgrill area are also provided.

CottagesCheck in 2 p.m. Check out 10 a.m.June 13 to Sept. 5 - rentals by Week Only (Sat. to Sat.)Holiday rentals - 3-night minimumAll other rental periods - 2-night minimum stay.Rates based on four-person occupancy

Tanglewood,Sno andElk Mountain Skiresorts are nearby.

CottagesYear Round RentalsNestled amidst Northeastern Pennsylvaniapines, these enchanting rentals offer analternative to impersonal hotels. Choose from theMeadows*, a 3-bedroom, 3 bathroom unit withgas log fireplace; the Hearth* or Haven*, two 2-bedroom, one bathroom units with lakesideaccess or the Colonial Home - a charming two-bedroom home with gas log fireplace.*denotes no pets, no smoking in unit permitted.

Seasonal Rentals - May to OctoberCottages at Keen Lake are unique. For thehistory buff, we offer a spacious lakefrontformer one-room Schoolhouse and an 1846Blacksmith Shop located in a Pre-Civil WarBarn remodeled into a 3-bedroom apartmentwith large balcony and great lake view.Robinson Crusoe instincts? Try our 3-bedroomcottage on its own private wooded 4-acre island.Also available, two-bedroom lakefront cottageswith private fishing area, and well-appointedmobile homes.

The Meadows

The Colonial Home

The Laurel and the Primrose

School House

Lakefront Cottages

The Haven and the Hearth

The Cottage onHermit Island

DirectionsLocated just off Route 6 between Carbondale and Honesdale, PAon Keen Lake Road.

FROM THE NORTH OR SOUTH145 mi. from Harrisburg - on 81N to east 6 Carbondale*

96 miles from Allentown - 22 West to I-476 (NortheastExtension of the PA Turnpike) to Wyoming Valley Exit 115 to 81North. Follow signs for East 6 Carbondale*

150 mi. from Philadelphia - I-476 (Northeast Extension of theTurnpike) to Wyoming Valley Exit to 81 North. Follow signs forEast 6 Carbondale*

200 miles from Wilmington, DE - 95 N to Philadelphia. Followdirections from Philadelphia.

55 miles from Binghamton, NY - Take 81 South to Exit 187.Follow signs for East 6 Carbondale*

*Follow East 6 (Robert Casey Highway) to trafficlight at the intersection of Routes 6 and 296 in Waymart. Usingthe traffic light as a landmark, continue on 6 East for 1.7 miles.Turn right on Little Keen Road. At the stop sign at the bottom ofhill, turn left onto Keen Lake Road.

FROM THE EAST175 mi from Hartford, CT on 84W**

300 mi. from Boston, MA on 90W to 84W**

110 mi. from George Washington Bridge, NY on 80W to Exit34B (Sparta) to 15N to 206N to 6W to 84W** OR 80W to 380N toEast 6 Carbondale (Robert Casey Highway) to traffic light atintersection of 6 and 296 (Waymart). Continue on 6E for 1.7miles. Turn right onto Little Keen Road. At stop sign at thebottom of the hill, turn left onto Keen Lake Road.

** From 84 West, take PA Exit 30 (Blooming Grove). Make Rightonto 402. Take 402 to 6W. Make left on 6W and continue on 6through the towns of Hawley and Honesdale. Keen Lake is a leftturn off 6W, about 6 miles outside of Honesdale.

Alternative route from New York: NJ17 (Garden StateParkway) to 287 to New York Thruway to Exit 16 to 6W/17Harriman to Exit 123 Middletown to 6117M to 84W**

Directions“Keen Lake Camping Resort is rated among the top campgrounds in Pennsylvania”

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Scheduled ActivitiesExperienced Activity leaders direct our weekend

and daily (late June through Labor Day) activity program.

Arts & Crafts ($) • Storytime • Ceramics ($)Card and Board Games • Basketball

Bocce Ball • Sing-a-longs • Bike ParadeShuffleboard • Group Games • Softball

Parachute Fun • Face Painting • CroquetBlongo • Scavenger and Treasure Hunts

Kid’s Picnics • Movies • RelaysDodgeball • Volleyball • Soccer

Sandcastle Building • Toodler Activities Water Sports • Tournaments • Open Air Movies

Keen Lake CampingCheck In: 3 p.m. Check Out: 2 p.m.Campground Open May 1, 2009 to October 12, 2009

Units must be set up by 10 p.m.Quiet hours 11 p.m. to 8 a.m., strictly enforced.

Keen Lake offers 300 varied sites scattered on 90 acres.Three tiled bathhouses (coin-op showers) are convenientlylocated throughout the park.

Pets: We permit a max. of 2 pets per site. Please visitwww.keenlake.com or ask for guidelines.

Camping Reservation and DepositPhone reservations accepted with deposit to follow within5 business days. Deposit holds site until 10 p.m. unlessreconfirmed by phone on day of arrival.

$50 deposit on two-to six-night reservation.$100 deposit on 7-night and longer reservations and holiday weekends.

Checks accepted as advance deposit only.

Proper notice required for cancellation or reducing days reserved.

14 Days notification for refund of deposit, less $5 service fee per site.7-13 days notification for credit applied to current season only.One week notification for reducing days reserved.

No refunds for early departure/or inclement weather.

We reserve the right to substitute sites of equal hook-ups.Specific sites guaranteed only when reserved for 7 nightsor longer.

Mail deposits to:Keen Lake Camping and Cottage Resort155 Keen Lake RoadWaymart, PA 18472

Phone: 570-488-6161For Reservations Only: 1 800-443-0412Email: [email protected] Page Address: http://www.keenlake.comFax: 570-488-7077

Camping SpecialsGas Saver: Stay any two consecutive weekends May 1 toJune 21 and Labor Day to Columbus Day. Leave yourtrailer unoccupied and unplugged on site FREE for theweek. (Offer excludes lakefront sites.)

5% Discount off base camping rate for active membersof the military upon review of proper I.D.

One of the most beautiful lakes in the Poconos...

Sportsfield and PlaygroundsYou and your children will enjoy the variety of fun-equipped play areas. We offer hill and spiral slides,animal rock’ems, climbing towers, Snyder the Spiderspin-about as well as traditional swing sets, slides,and playhouses. Choose group or independentactivities at our sportsfield including horseshoes,bocce ball, basketball, shuffleboard, volleyball,dodgeball, and softball.

EntertainmentVisiting artists, DJ’s, storytellers, musicians, andanimal experts bring their unique talents to KeenLake. Also offered as part of the entertainmentpackage each season are costume parties, dances,talent contests, artist to artist demonstrations, sing-a-longs, live animal education programs, bonfire &marshmallow roasts, golf tournament, and more..!

Camping

ConvenienceCooking pavilion for group activities, campmini-mart and store, snack bar and gift shop.Firewood, ice, bait, and recreational vehicleaccessories available on premises. Cottagerentals, RV storage, and winterizing servicesalso available. Propane nearby.

Keen Lake is a well-groomed unique resortlocated on a private 90-acre lake in the PoconoMountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania. KeenLake offers family oriented services and hasbeen operated in a friendly, informal manner bythe Keen family since 1954.

FishingLake fish include bass, bluegill, calico, perch,pickerel, and catfish. Catch and releaseencouraged. PA fishing license, sold onpremises, required for ages 16 & over.

BoatingRowboats, pedal boats, kayaks and canoesavailable for rent. Boat launch facilities tolaunch your boat ($). Boats with motors(electric only) must be registered.

SwimmingLake or outdoor solar-heated pool - pool openMemorial Day to Labor Day.

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2009 Camping RatesFees are based upon two persons per site.

All sites limited to 2 Adults, 4 children including daytime and overnight guests.

We permit one camping unit and one vehicle per site.

10% off base camping rate for stays 7 nights plus.50 amp sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.00 per nightLakefront . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.00 per nightLakeview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.00 per nightAir Conditioning/Electric Heat . . . . . . . . . .$2.00 per nightBoat Fees (your boat or inflatable) . . . . . . .$3.00 per dayPA law requires Coast Guard approved life vests for everyone in boat.

Boats with electric motors must be registered in home state.

Early Arrival/Late Departure .................. $2.00 per hour(subject to availability of site)

Additional Persons on SitePlease inform your guests prior to their arrival

that guest fees are required for entrance.No guest check-ins after 10 p.m.

We reserve the right to limit guests.

Memorial and Labor Day Holiday RatesThree-Night Minimum

All rates are nightly.Monthly where indicated

No Hook UpFri., Sat., Sun.Midweek (Mon-Thurs)Monthly (28 days)

Elec/WaterFri., Sat., Sun.Midweek (Mon-Thurs)Monthly (28 days)

Cable (daily)

Full hook up/cableFri., Sat., Sun.Midweek (Mon-Thurs)Monthly (28 days)

Off Season5/1-5/209/8-10/8

$ 35$ 30$510

$ 40$ 35$625

$ 2

$ 45$ 45$725

Season5/21-9/7

10/9-10/12

$ 35$ 35$735

$ 40$ 40$840

$ 2

$ 45$ 45$945

Persons whoarrive in yourvechicle

Personsarriving in aseparatevehicle.

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Tent/Pop Up Water/Electric

Water/electric/sewer/cable

Children (Ages 4-17)Senior Citizens (63 plus)Adults (18-62)

Day Guest (ages 4+)(must depart by 10 p.m.)

Overnight Guest

$2.00$2.00$4.00

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$10.00

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$155

$170

No charge for children age 3 and younger

2009 Cottage Rental RatesJune 13 to Sept. 5 - rentals by week only (Sat. to Sat.)

Holiday rentals - 3-night minimum,All other rentals periods - 2-night minimum stay.

Rates based on four-person occupancy.

Holiday Rentals Minimum 3 night stay(Add $20 per night to daily rate on holidays.)Pennsylvania State Sales Tax 6%Wayne County Hotel Room Tax 3%Early Arrival or Late Departure Fees 1/2 daily rateAdditional Persons: Limited Number Allowed $10 per day

$50 weeklyDocking fee (your boat or inflatable) FREE(PA law requires coast guard approved life vests for everyone in boat,and a current registration if your boat has an electric motor.)Pet Fee $50(2 pets permitted per unit. Please ask about pet policy)Security Deposit (please add $50 for pets) $200(Security Deposit refunded by mail after departure pending ourinspection of the unit, which must be left in arrival day condition.Fees are deducted for damage and additional housecleaning.)

Reservation and DepositChecks accepted as advance deposit only.One-half deposit required within 7 business days to confirmreservation. Balance, 9% tax, and security deposit on arrival.

Cancellation PolicyCancellations received by February 1, 2009 will be entitled torefund of deposit less $50. cancellation fees. Cancellationsreceived prior to March 1, 2009 will be entitled to 50% refund ofdeposit. Cancellations received after March 1, 2009 will result inforfeiture of deposit.

We accept:

and Travelers Checks or Money Orders.ATM on premises

Cottage Rental Pre- and Post-Season Discounts25% discount off cottage rentals 3 days or longer May 1 to May 20

15% off 3 to 6 day rentals May 27 to June 13 & September 7 to October 8

25% off 7 day or longer rentals May 27 to June 20 & September 7 to October 8

Units Price/Day Price/WeekThe Meadows (3-4 bedrooms) $260 $1575Hermit Island (rowboat-3 bedrooms) $250 $1525The Yellow Cottage (lakefront) $205 $1260The School House Cottage (lakefront) $205 $1260The Colonial Home $195 $1210The Primrose (lakefront) $195 $1210The Laurel (lakefront) $195 $1210The Hearth (lakeside duplex) $180 $1075The Haven (lakeside duplex) $180 $1075The Morning Glory $175 $1050The Terrace (mobile home) $170 $1025Pre Civil War Barn Apt.(3 bedroom) $170 $1025Gravity depot (mobile home) $145 $ 815

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May 1 to 3 Open House Complimentary coffee and refreshments. Tourgrounds and facilities. Bring a Friend Discount (Book 2 sites together andeach family will save 25% on base camping rate the second night.)

May 8 to 10 Mother’s Day! Mother’s Day Breakfast ($) Advancereservations required. Make gifts for mom at Arts and Crafts. High heelrelay, mommy’s purse scavenger hunt and more mommy and me fun!

May 15 to 17 Super Hero Weekend Use your super powers oryour GPS to find hidden treasure. Superhero costume glow stickparade. Superhero trio--Firemen, Police, Active Service—save 10% onbase camping fees. Open Air Theatre.

May 22 to 25 Memorial Weekend outdoor solar-heated pool opens,Horseshoe Tournament, Supersoaker Sunday, Fishing Derby, Ceramics($), Movies, Keen Lake Idol Competition. Music by Encore DJ’s.

May 29 to 31 Willy Wonka Chocolate Extravaganza OompaLoompa Dance Off, Pudding Tag, Golden Ticket Scavenger Hunt, CandyBar Bingo, Willy Wonka Movie Marathon. Edible fun for everyone.

June 5 to 7 Fiesta Italiano Bring along your favorite Italian dishto pass. Wine & cheese tasting ($) Bocce Ball challenge, Bottle BashSoccer, Popsicle Lick Off, Giant Game marathon.

June 12 to 14 We’re a Little Bit Country Enjoy a weekend ofhomespun fun. Country crafts, old-time country races, line danceinstruction, country line dance, Pot Luck Dinner. (Bring a dish to passand your own place settings). Bass Season opens 6/16 (license req.)

June 19 to 21 Roots and Rhythms Music and Art Festival innearby Honesdale (rockabilly, blues, soul, old country, R&B, andmore.) Make Gifts for Dad at Arts and Crafts, Fishing Derby,Richard Worden Memorial 9-Hole Shotgun Golf tournament. Tee time8 a.m. ($26 tournament fee includes cart.)

June 26 to July 2 Kid’s Rule! Saturday all-day Olympics, KidsOnly Pajama Party breakfast and cartoon fest, All Sports WiiChallenge, Teddy Bear Picnic, Lollipop hunt, Teen Pool Tournament,first ceramics of the season, Dance party with Encore DJs.

July 3 to 9 Yankee Doodle Days Visit from Uncle Sam, BikeParade (helmets a must), Ceramics ($), Face painting, Fishing Derby,Wii guitar hero challenge, Live sounds of Dealer in Wares (Fri),Encore DJ’s (Sat), Open Air Movie, Fireworks nearby.

July 10 to 16 Under the Sea Water games, belly art, greasedwatermelon, sand castle fun, Octopus Art, Ugliest swimsuit Contest,Air Guitar Challenge, YaGotta Regatta, Beach Party SaturdayMusic by Encore DJs. Teen coffee house with Dealer in Wares.

July 17 to 23 Once Upon A Time Enter the land of make believe.Storybook Arts & Crafts, Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, Wizards Potions,Cinderella’s Ball (come as yourself or your favorite storybookfriend—) Music provided by Encore DJ’s.

July 24 to 30 Celebrating our Native American Heritage Playcircle games of the Onondaga and Navajo and team sports of theApache; listen to the stories of the Anishinabe and the Leni Lenapi,

make dream catchers and rain sticks, and sample Native Americanfoods. Featuring musician, lecturer and performing artistFrank LittleBear.

July 31 to Aug. 6 Pirate Palooza Geo-cache treasure hunt, PirateTattoos, Mutiny on the Bounty Tag, Floating Islands, Pirate FacePainting, Banana Duels, Boats that Float Competition, Pirate andPrincess Shiver Me Timbers Ball. Music by Encore DJs.

Aug.7 to 13 Inner Muse Me Explore your creative side. Stain glassart, puppet making, Second Annual Top Chef –category isbreakfast breads, strudels, and cakes. Coffee tasting featuring thelocally roasted coffee of BEANS, Wii Dancing with the StarsChallenge Annual Talent/Show dance emceed by Ed/Encore DJ’s(Wayne County Fair Aug. 7 to Aug. 15).

Aug. 14 to 20 Waystock, Celebrate the 40th Anniversary ofWoodstock –live music, food and vendors in nearby Waymart—we’llpay homage to the decade, too. Flower power art, tie-dyeing, pet rockpainting, and more blasts from the past.

Aug. 21 to 27 Halloween Howl along with us at our annualHalloween Bash. Mummy Wrapping, Wizard Tag, and more Ghoulishdelights. Costume Party on Saturday 8/22 (Halloween parade, Trickor Treating & Dance) Decorate your Site (prizes awarded) Music byEncore DJs.

Aug. 28 to 30 Creatures of the Earth and Sky Explore thewonderful world of animals—creatures real and imagined. Dinosauregg hunt, Teddy Bear picnic (Take your favorite stuffed animal tolunch) “Creatures of Keen Lake” live animal education program(Sat). Ceramics all week.

Sept. 4 to 7 Labor Day —Three days of nonstop fun! HorseshoeTournament, Foul Shooting Contest, Fishing Derby, Ceramics andMore. Music by Encore DJ’s.

Sept. 11 to 13 Grandparents Weekend Bring your grandchildrenfor free. Campfire with old-fashioned marshmallow roast and singalong, Make gifts for grandparents at Arts and Crafts. Pop up andtent camper, bring a friend special. Book one w/e or no hook upsite and get $25 off the second site. Last ceramics of the season.

Sept. 19 Annual Chicken BBQ ($) Chicken, coleslaw, baked beans,baked potato, roll, dessert, and beverage prepared by the Waymart FireDepartment. Limited Seating. Advanced prepaid reservations amust. Tickets available first-come, first-served till sold out.Music by Encore DJ’s. Benefit for the Waymart Fire Department.

September 25 to 27 Tail Gate Block Party Wear your team’scolors. We’ll fire up the grill and chill a keg of root beer. Bring a dishto pass and come root for your team!

October 2 to 4 Halloweenie Roast Trick or Treat Trail costumeparade. Hay rides, Site decorating. Weenie roast and the deliciouslyspooky stories of Stan Cohen.

October 9 to12 Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun! Open Aircostume party, Haunted Halloween Trail, Scavenger hunt, Hay Rides,Site Decorating, Horseshoe Tournament, Reserve your spot on theStourbridge Line (1 800-433-9008) or Steamtown (1-888-693-9391)Fall Foliage excursions. Three-night minimum for full hook up,cottages, & lakefront sites) Steamtown Marathon Monday.

ThemeWeeks and Activities2009

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