Joint base offers full day, night of summer fun Published Aug. 17, 2012 By Pascual Flores Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Public Affairs JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. -- Joint base personnel and family members can mark their calendars for a day and night of outdoor fun and entertainment as the installation prepares for its Annual Summer Picnic and Family Camp Out Aug. 24. The 87th Force Support Squadron is set to host the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Annual Summer Picnic from noon to 5 p.m. which will be followed by the JB MDL Outdoor Recreation overnight camp out. Both events will be at the John Mann Recreational Park on Doughboy Loop. Community members will have the opportunity to participate in many activities during the event. The picnic offers go-carts, mini-golf, batting cages, bounce houses, face painting, balloon art, swimming, bowling and much more, to all DOD identification card holders. Various games such as volleyball, tricycle races, horseshoes and tug of war will be available throughout the day for the sports-minded competitor. A free barbecue lunch will be served from noon to 2 p.m. while supplies last. "This is an excellent opportunity for the JB MDL team to come together for a day of food and fun," said Ernest Yeager, JB MDL ODR director. The third annual 87th FSS Family Camp Out will begin immediately following the base picnic for an entire evening of family camping. The evening offers a variety of fun activities under the stars to include: a barbecue hot dog dinner, children's crafts, movie, popcorn, s'mores, ice cream and tailgate games, with breakfast the following morning. Participants can rent camping gear from the JB MDL ODR for a fee. Equipment is limited. "The camp out is a family experience that should not be missed," added Yeager. Families planning on attending the camp out must register by Aug. 22 with ODR located on Doughboy Loop. Call ODR at 562-6667 for more information on the camping event. Both events are free to DOD ID card holders and family.