BEACH

JAM

IMPORTANT UPDATES FOR 2018• MULTI-DAY ADMISSION: Valid June 1-3

• SINGLE DAY ADMISSION: Valid on either Friday, Saturday, or Sunday

IMPORTANT: Once your single day admission wristband is scanned, it will ONLY be valid on THAT day and expire the next. No exceptions.

• MEALS are no longer included in Beach Jam admission, you may purchase the meal plan for an additional fee. Meal plan includes hot breakfast on Saturday and Sunday and dinner on Saturday.

NEW FOR 2018 - BEACH JAM COMMUNICATION• For important updates please follow us on Twitter

using @mpbeachjam

• Follow us on Facebook @BeachJam

• Follow us on Instagram @beachjam.moreyspiers

• Share your pictures and make sure you hashtag- #scoutingatmoreyspiers

CHECKING INYou must print your event E-Ticket when you register for this event. One E-Ticket is required for each person. Don’t leave home without your printed E-Tickets!

Raging Waters ticket booth will be open during the event for redeeming your E-Ticket in exchange for your official event wristband. You may also purchase an event admission and pick up your t-shirts and patches here.

UNLOADING AND LOADING YOUR CAMPING GEAR• The loading zone is located between Ocean and Schellenger

Avenues at the Boardwalk. Review the Event Map ahead of time.

• You may park your vehicle to unload; however, you MAY NOT leave your vehicle unattended. Plan to unload your gear, have a driver go and park your vehicle, and then meet your group at the street end or on the beach. The same rules apply to departure.

• Morey’s Piers staff will be available at the unloading zone to help direct you to the camping area on the beach.

PARKINGMorey’s Piers will have designated parking lots available on a limited and first come first serve basis. There are a number of parking lots along Ocean Avenue. Non-metered parking can be found west of New Jersey Avenue.

CAMPING AREA LOCATION• You may set up your tent in the camping area located between

Schellenger and Spicer Avenues starting at 3pm on Friday.

• Signs and flags define the camp area; we do not assign campsites.

• Do not set up camp in the designated emergency access paths in the camping area.

• Camp sites must be cleared and off the beach by noon on Sunday.

YOUR GUIDE TO SPRING 2018

EASY REGISTRATION!1. Register for this event online at:

www.moreyspiers.com/beachjam

The deadline for online registration is: May 31, 2018

2. A confirmation email will be sent to the email address provided during registration.

3. You will NOT receive wristbands, tickets, patches or t-shirts prior to the event. You will receive all your event materials when you check in.

4. This planning guide should provide you with all the information you need, but if you have questions please email beach.jam@moreyspiers.com, or call 609.522.3900 x. 1195.

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CAMPING TIPS❑Be sure to bring spikes or we recommend filling Ziploc bags

with beach sand and placing them in the corners of your tent for added stability.

❑Bring your battery operated flashlight or lantern and battery operated radio – absolutely no gas lanterns or flames are permitted.

❑Be sure to pack your tent’s rain fly and a tarp for under your tent, just in case it rains.

❑Bring layers of clothing and a warm blanket or sleeping bag, nights can get chilly.

❑It’s a long walk from the street, so pack with this in mind. Small wagons or hand trucks are great for transporting gear to your camp site.

❑You are welcome to bring coolers with snacks, but no alcoholic beverages. We do recommend bringing bottled water.

❑Please leave the beach as you found it and dispose of your trash in the receptacles provided.

MEALS• Meals are NOT included in Beach Jam admission. You may

purchase the meal plan for an additional fee during registration. If the meal plan is purchased you will receive your meal times upon checking in at event headquarters. It is important that you are aware of your meal time. You must arrive on time to enter the catering area.

• Breakfast Saturday and Sunday will be served in Rendezvous Beach catering pavilion located on Mariner’s Pier. Enjoy scram-bled eggs, sausage, donuts, assorted cereal, bagels, cream cheese/butter, fruit juice, milk, fresh fruit, coffee, hot chocolate, and hot tea.

• Dinner Saturday will be served in Rendezvous Beach catering pavilion. Enjoy grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, green tossed salad, baked beans, corn on the cob, potato salad, assorted beverages, and novelty ice cream bars.

RESTROOMS & SHOWERS• Shower trailers will be available 24 hours on the beach, located

in the camping area (see map).

• Raging Waters Restrooms and Shower Stalls will be available during the water park operating hours.

WHAT TO DO IF IT RAINSThe safety of our campers is of utmost importance to Morey’s Piers. Please take a moment to read this section carefully, so you will have a complete understanding of what to do in case severe weather occurs during this event.

• Prior to the start of the event: We suggest that you check our website prior to leaving home for the event. If poor weather is expected you will find information on the forecast, and any special instructions for campers. You can also call Event Informa-tion at 609.729.3700, ext. 1887 for weather updates.

• During the event: This event proceeds in a light rain. Campers may set up camp and the amusement rides will open as long as conditions permit, meals will be served. If we experience heavy rain, the event may be temporarily postponed until the weather clears. Morey’s Piers will send emails to registered troops inform-ing you of expected weather conditions and recommendations, so check your smartphone for updates.

• If severe weather occurs, such as a thunderstorm, you may be asked to evacuate the beach or Pier and take shelter in your car until the storm passes. Do not take shelter under the boardwalk.

SAFETY GUIDELINES• LEADERS/ADULT CHAPERONES – each group must adhere to the

Girl Scout and/or Boy Scout scout-to-leader ratios, along with the GSA and BSA official rules and regulations regarding overnight travel and camping. This event is self-guided and scouts/children are entirely the troop appointed chaperone’s responsibility.

• CAMP AREA SECURITY – the Wildwood Police Department patrols the beach camping area between 11 pm and 7 am. In case of an emergency call 911. Note what street your campsite is located on, and where you are located on the camping grid in case EMS needs to reach you.

• FIRST AID – First Aid stations are located on each amusement pier. Morey’s First Aid personnel are on duty when the amusement piers are open. If you are in need of assistance, notify a Morey’s Piers associate and they will direct you to the nearest first aid facility. In case of an emergency call 911.

• FIRES/GAS – No camp fires or gas operated equipment (lanterns, stoves, etc.) are permitted in the beach camping area.

• SWIMMING IN THE OCEAN IS PROHIBITED, UNLESS LIFEGUARDS ARE ON DUTY.

• LOST CHILD/CHAPERONE – instruct your scouts to go to the nearest Guest Services booth (there is a Guest Services booth located on each Pier) or ask a Morey’s Piers associate for help if they get separated from their group. Adults/parents/chaperones should go to the nearest Guest Services booth for assistance in locating a lost child.

JAM FUN • FRIDAY, JUNE 1 •

3pm - 10pm Camp set up on the beach between Schellenger and Spicer Avenues

3pm - 10pm Event Headquarters is open at the Raging Waters Ticket Booth (near the Giant Ferris Wheel)

6pm - 11pm Amusement rides are open

11pm - 7am Quite Hours in the camp area, please be considerate of your neighbor

• SATURDAY, JUNE 2 •

7am - 10am Breakfast in Rendezvous Beach catering pavilion (if you purchased the meal plan)

8am - 2pm Event Headquarters is open at the Raging Waters Ticket Booth (next to the Giant Ferris Wheel)

8am - 4pm Camp set up on the beach between Schellenger and Spicer Avenues

10am - 5pm Raging Waters Water Park is open

11am - 3pm Canvas Painting in Wrecker’s Cove (must purchase during on-line registration, limited capacity, check your ticket for time slot)

11am - 6pm “Saturday Stakeout” flag viewing on the beach

Noon - 11pm Amusement rides are open

4:30pm - 7pm Dinner is served in Rendezvous Beach catering pavilion (if you purchased the meal plan)

7pm “Saturday Stakeout” flag judging and awards ceremony in Wreckers Cove (next to catering area) - please attend to see if you won!

8pm - 9:30pm S’mores Bar, Cocoa Cafe & Dance Party in Rendezvous Beach catering pavilion (must purchase during on-line registration, limited capacity)

11pm - 7am Quite Hours in the camp area, please be considerate of your neighbor

• SUNDAY, JUNE 3 •

7am - 10am Breakfast in Rendezvous Beach catering pavilion (if you purchased the meal plan)

7am - Noon Camp Breakdown (please be off the beach by noon)

10am - 5pm Raging Waters Water Park is open

Noon - 11pm Amusement rides are open

Event time line is subject to change without notice.

Each wristband entitles you to ride on the tram car all weekend long!

NEW - SATURDAY STAKEOUT Show off your troop spirit by creating a Beach Jam Troop Flag! This is an activity you complete before you arrive at Beach Jam. Bring your hand crafted flag to Beach Jam and give it to our special events team at Check In on Friday (to be considered for a prize you MUST turn in your flag by 10pm Friday). Flags will be displayed in “Stakeout Alley” located on the beach next to the camping area starting Saturday morning at 11am. Winners will be announced at 7pm in Wreckers Cove (next to the catering area.) The top 3 designs will be awarded a prize and will be on display in Wreckers Cove the remainder of the weekend.

NEW - CANVAS PAINTINGCalling all artists! This activity is led by a professional instructor. Canvas, paint and supplies are included in the activity fee. Create a beautiful piece of art to take home as a memento. This activity requires advance purchase (this activity will sell out, tickets are NOT available at the door). You MUST have a ticket for entry, if you wish to accompany your scout, adults must purchase a CANVAS PAINTING ticket. This is a great activity for a group of friends, creating awesome Beach Jam memories.

Tickets for this activity are $15. You will be assigned a one hour time slot between 11am and 3pm. Check your ticket to see what time you are scheduled for. Be sure to arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled start time.

S’MORES BAR, COCOA CAFÉ & DANCE PARTYWhat’s a camping event without s’mores?! Scouts can build their own S’more with giant marshmallows, graham crackers, assorted chocolates, and cook-ies. Plus, enjoy hot cocoa. The fun doesn’t stop there. Our DJ will be spinning tunes and you can dance the night away under the stars.

This activity takes place in Rendezvous Beach catering pavilion. S’mores Bar, Cocoa Café & Dance Party is available to purchase on-line when registering for the event. Capacity is limited and this activity may sell out. You MUST have a ticket for entry, if you wish to accompany your scout, adults must purchase a S’MORES ticket. Tickets for this activity are $7.50.

BEACH JAM T-SHIRTS: Adult and youth sizes will be available for purchase. Shirts are 100% cotton. Cost to purchase is $15. T-shirts must be ordered online at time of registration.