Sturgeon Bay Jellystone Park Wins Award for Excellence in Camping Industry

STURGEON BAY, WI (March 10, 2010) – Jim and Jill Kavicky, owners of the Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort at Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, have been recognized as Operators of the Year by the Jellystone Park franchise system.

The Operator of the Year Award is given to the individual or team directly responsible for the day-to-day operation of a Camp-Resort in recognition of excellence in management. Evaluation criteria include customer service, inspection ratings, daily management and business growth. The award was presented at the annual meeting of the Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort group.

“We appreciate LSI’s recognition of our hard work to improve the management and inspection ratings of our park over the eight years of ownership, and we’re grateful for their continued guidance and support,” said Jim Kavicky. “As a family that camped at our park before owning it, we are honored to have the opportunity to direct the operations of the park toward its original look and atmosphere to offer families an exceptional camping and entertainment experience.”

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort at Sturgeon Bay is the original Jellystone Park campground, started by founder Doug Haag 40 years ago. Located in picturesque Door County, WI, the park offers the finest area camping amenities and accommodations at reasonable prices. With campsites for tents, travel trailers and RV's, as well as furnished cabins, every guest will feel at home. Families can enjoy two heated pools and a kiddie pool, miniature golf, three playgrounds, basketball, soccer, softball, arts and crafts, the Yogi Bear theater, a dance pavilion and more. Every weekend features themed activities, and the original Old Faceful Geyser re-opened when the campground celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2009.

The Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort at Sturgeon Bay is open May 15 – September 13, 2010. For reservations or more information, visit www.doorcountyjellystone.com.

About Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resorts

Launched in 1969, the Jellystone Park system is the second largest chain of campgrounds in the United States, boasting 75 campgrounds with more than 15,000 campsites in 28 states and Canada. Its Camp-Resorts are among the best campgrounds in the industry with a quality reputation for being fun, friendly, clean and service-oriented parks. Additionally, each Jellystone Park is themed with Yogi Bear elements providing instant recognition and consumer appeal. It is truly a place “Where You Camp With Friends.”®

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts are franchised through Leisure Systems, Inc. (LSI), a wholly owned subsidiary of The Park River Corporation, Cincinnati, Ohio. For more information, visit www.campjellystone.com

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