A vacation at The Country Place Resort has always been a great value with so many things to do and amenities included like unlimited Zoom Flume admission, full breakfast & dinner and evening family activities just to name a few.  This year will be even better as we will be completing phase I of a new bike/hike path.  The first phase will meander about ¼ mile through the woods with picnic tables nestled in the middle.  What a great place to get away from everything and just relax and enjoy nature.
In addition, the outdoor Wii tournaments on the 16’ wall will be loads of fun.  Try your hand at bowling or just dance by following along.  This year’s murder mystery theme will be setting in the roaring 20’s, so pack your flapper dresses and your zoot suits.

As if all of this is not enough, we have different specials going on all summer.  To start the season off right, take advantage of our Summer Blast-Off special.  Check out our new website for all the details. (www.thecountryplace.com)  Join us on Facebook and be the first to find out about all the new specials.
Many of our guests have found that The Country Place Resort and Zoom Flume Water Park are great but even better when shared with family and friends.  To encourage you to come together we are offering group rates with everyone in the party receiving 10% off their entire stay.  This can be combined with the Summer Blast-Off Special for extra savings.

So as always, please go away to THE COUNTRY PLACE RESORT!!

Thanks to tons of research on the causes of skin cancer, we are now aware of how to protect ourselves against ultraviolet rays and prevent cancer. The research about sun damage isn’t meant to scare you out of the sun, it’s meant to arm you with kowledge. Protecting yourself is simple and quick, and once it becomes a habit, you won’t even think about it.

Zoom Flume has some simple suggestions for protecting you and your family:
1. Wear Sunscreen
With all the information about skin cancer out there, sunscreen application should be a staple when it comes to spending a day outside. Even if your skin rarely burns, it needs SPF of at least 30. Damaging rays don’t always cause a burn, so it’s important to apply and reapply sunscreen when spending a day in the sun.

Parents: If you make sunscreen part of the routine before leaving the house to go to the pool or the water park, it’s much easier
to make sure you’ve applied it thoroughly. Antsy, jittery kids make for a hasty application of sunscreen!

Another important note: Wearing a white tee shirt as a substitute for sunscreen does not work. When a white tee shirt gets wet, the amount of sun protection it offers is less than an SPF of 5.

2. Wear Sunglasses
How often do you think about protecting your eyes? Be sure you and your children are wearing sunglasses that provide 100% protection from ultraviolet (UV) rays. The label will indicate how much protection they offer- if it doesn’t say it, it probably
doesn’t have it. In fact, regular tinted sunglasses can actually do more damage to your eyes, because the dark tint causes your eyes to dilate. Once dilated, your pupils will let in more UV rays, which can cause serious damage, including permanent damage such as blindness. Luckily, it’s an easy and fashionable fix, because one of the safest and surest bets for keeping your eyes protected is to wear sunglasses.

3. Wear a hat
A hat literally offers your own personal face shade. It blocks direct UV rays from hitting the top of your head (scalp burns – ouch!) and your face. It also helps block the sun out of your eyes, which not only protects them, but saves you the headache from squinting. Sometimes even the highest SPF protection and sunscreen reapplication won’t keep you from getting burned, especially if you’re fair skinned. A hat is always a safe bet.

4. Limit Exposure Time
If you’ve paid for a day pass at our waterpark, then you want to get good use out of it! However, sometimes you just need to take a break from the sun or limit your time spent in direct sunlight. Try to eat lunch at the food court or take a break in a
shaded area when possible.  Reapply your sunscreen and try to measure your exposure. Maybe it’s time to enforce keeping that hat on!

5. Know that UV Rays Penetrate Clouds
You can still get UV damage on an overcast day! UV-A and UV-B rays penetrate the clouds and reflect off of pavement, sand, snow, and water. The only way to fully protect yourself is by following the same sun-protection steps you would on a bright sun shiny day. That means lathering on the sunscreen, wearing sunglasses, and wearing a hat.

The benefits of sunshine are numerous -  in addition to boosting Vitamin D levels, the sun can improve your mood on a psychological level by reversing seasonal depression. A nice warm sunny day will get you outside and active, which is always healthy and smart. The good news is, protecting yourself is easy. Teaching your children sun safety at a young age will instill a lifelong habit of using sunscreen, wearing protective sunglasses, and being a good judge of how much sun is enough for one day.

Now come out to Zoom Flume Water  Park and enjoy a day of fun for kids and grownups alike!

information provided by
Sunglass Warehouse. Visit them at http://www.sunglasswarehouse.com/

RIPTIDE COVE WAVE POOL Is Now Open!

“Great Waves”, “An awesome addition”, “Better waves than Great Escape”, “Like being at the ocean – only cleaner”, these are just a few of the great comments from our guests who had the chance to experience new RIPTIDE COVE Wave Pool at Zoom Flume Water Park.  The long anticipated opening last July of our new wave pool was worth the wait and is one big reason why your family will enjoy a family season pass to Zoom Flume Water Park.

Get ready to get wet this summer with a ZOOM FLUME WATER PARK SEASON PASS!  ACT NOW and save up to $30.00 off the family SEASON PASS along with free “Buddy Passes” (free admission passes).

The SEASON PASS is a great value and is good every day during the summer.  There are no blackout dates.  It is even good on holidays.  The best part is that after only four visits your SEASON PASS pays for itself.  Enjoy the rest of your visits for free.
As a SEASON PASS holder, you will also receive a 10% discount at our Gift Shop offering some of the most unique gifts in the Catskill Mountain region.

ACT BEFORE JUNE 1, 2011 AND RECEIVE $30.00 OFF THE FAMILY (family of 4) SEASON PASS.  EVEN BETTER, RETURN THE APPLICATION OR BUY ONLINE AT www.zoomflume.com BEFORE JUNE 1, 2011 AND RECEIVE A FREE “BUDDY PASS” FOR EACH SEASON PASS MEMBER, A VALUE OF OVER $100.00 FOR A FAMILY OF 4.  “BUDDY PASSES” ARE GOOD FOR ONE FULL PARK ADMISSION.  THIS IS GREAT WHEN YOU WANT TO BRING EXTRA FRIENDS OR FAMILY FOR A DAY OF FUN IN THE SUN!

Take advantage of this great offer and relax for the rest of the summer.  Please check our website zoomflume.com or call us at 1-800-888-3586 if you have any questions.  We look forward to seeing you this summer!

Get ready to get wet!!

Are you looking for an exciting new idea for your group outing this summer?  If you are like most group leaders you are
probably trying to come up with new, cost effective and innovative ideas to keep your group busy and happy.

We have the answer for you.  ZOOM FLUME WATER PARK!  ZOOM FLUME is New York’s #1 Family Water Park and has many attractions made to thrill guests of all ages.

If you have never been to ZOOM FLUME WATER PARK, you will be pleasantly surprised.  If your group has been to ZOOM FLUME you’re in for a treat.  Zoom Flume has just completed the largest expansion ever – RIPTIDE COVE WAVE POOL is sure to make a splash with all groups.  Riptide Cove was built with the newest in wave-making technology.  What does this mean to
you?  It means your group will be assured of having a great time in a wave pool built with safety in mind.  RIPTIDE COVE WAVE POOL will be able to generate up to six different types of waves and wave heights but at a depth that will keep swimmers safe.  Other exciting attractions such as the Black Vortex, Mighty Anaconda, Canyon Plunge and the Wild River to name a few will challenge the daredevil in everyone while the Lazy River will relax and cool you as you float in it’s gentle currents.  Discover why groups of all  sizes and ages have come to love trips to Zoom Flume Water Park. Go to www.zoomflume.com for more group benefits!

MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS ONLINE NOW  – ZOOMFLUME.COM

In these challenging economic times, you will be thrilled to know that Zoom Flume’s greatly discounted group rate is good for an entire day of fun in the sun.  The admission price includes use of all attractions for the entire day – there are no hidden fees.  Our discounted group rate is $18.95 per person ($15.95 for ages 7 and under).  In addition, Zoom Flume allows one counselor free for every 20 paid admissions.  Please call our group sales department so that we may accommodate your needs.

WE WANT TO MAKE ZOOM FLUME WATER PARK YOUR FAVORITE TRIP OF THE SUMMER!!

Valuable LUNCH OPTIONS:

If you want an even greater value for your event, Zoom Flume’s group staff offers an “all you can eat” barbecue lunch for groups of over 50 people served in our newly constructed covered pavilion.  This terrific barbecue lunch is only an additional $8.95 per person (plus tax)!  Our group sales staff is waiting to help make your arrangements.  To make reservations go to   .zoomflume.com or call 1‑800‑888‑3586.

We look forward to seeing your group this summer.