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Or just hang out on the pier/beach like area and get tan. BBQ.
Great ideas for California but all I can say is BRRRRRRRRRRRR!! The concept is good and I think there would be alternatives that don't involve falling into Lake Erie! I was born and bred in Ohio, practically on the shores of Lake Erie and we would hesitate getting into the water until mid-July!! I like the idea of a BBQ but why go 5 hours away for that? There are state parks throughout Ohio/ Indiana/ Illinois with great facilties (and more than just cookout spaces).
I'm not surprised that Cedar Point is closed M-F. Since most attendees are kids (or people with kids) and most workers are college students, it doesn't surprise me that they don't open 7 days/ week until public schools are out. If the big venues are unavailable, have you looked for smaller, local festivals... some may include Fridays (although most will be Sat/ Sun) or try something indoors. It may sound juvenile, but science museums can be fun for all ages (try COSI in Columbus/ Toledo... there is one in Chicago and may be in Indianapolis).
My other question would be, what is your purpose or goal fo the event? Sisterhood? Celebration? Good memories of your seniors? If so, it would be great if the majority of your members were there. It seems to me that Cedar Point is an awfully expensive road trip ($50+ for admission, outrageously expensive food, even more outrageously expensive gas to get there.... lodging since I doubt you tack 10 hours of travel onto a day at the Pointe... and are doing so safely) and not all members can afford to do so. A big party locally could be just as memorable and a whole lot less expensive. Putting on my officer's hat for a moment (sorry, can't help it), I would ask you to look at your international's policies regarding overnight/ out of town parties... as the chapter event coordinator you need to know it before you start. (PM me if you don't know where to find Pi Phis). Memorable chapter events don't need to be 200+ miles away from your campus
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