Tiny Explorers' Club

Last one to the top....still gets amazing views! This week, we'll meet at Little Mountain Park (South Viewpoint) in Mount Vernon. We'll go for a trail walk in the area and get some beautiful views of Skagit Valley. We'll finish off the morning with a story and a picnic together.

Timeline:
10:00 - Meet at the park (South Viewpoint, on top of the mountain)
10:15 - Explore the area / Hike a trail
11:00 - Return to viewpoint area
11:00 - Story time with Mr. Adam (organizer)
11:10 - Picnic
What to bring:
-Your tiny explorer (ages 0-4)
-Kids' transportation (carrier or stroller for some off-roading)
-Food, utensils, and napkins for yourself and your family
-Your preferred seating and/or blankets for the ground
-Binoculars (optional)
*There are picnic tables, but I can't guarantee they'll be available.

Bathroom Facilities
-There is a pit-toilet in this park, but no sink.

Notes on risk and safety:
-All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian aged 18+.
-Adults attendees are responsible for their own children and the safety of their children at all times. It is each parent's/guardian's responsibility to determine whether each activity is appropriate for their child's participation.
-Older siblings are welcome, with proper parent/guardian supervision
-This outing has risks including, but not limited to: falls, insect bites/stings, hurting plants (thorn pricks, itching, etc.), head-bonking hard surfaces (benches, concrete, rocks, etc.), splinters, incidental sharp edges from items/equipment in the park, passing vehicles.

Yee-haw! Let's round up some insects to learn about them! This week, we meet at Pomona Grange Park a little north of Burlington. Then we'll go for a walk in the area to collect some bugs. We'll share the bugs we found, and release them back to their homes in the wild. We'll finish off the morning with a picnic together.

*Note: Latex gloves and clear plastic cups and lids will be provided to help with bug collection and display.

Timeline:
10:00 - Meet at the park
10:15 - Begin walk / bug collection
10:45 - Return to picnic area
10:50 - Share bugs with the club
11:00 - Story time with Mr. Adam (organizer)
11:10 - Picnic

What to bring:
-Your tiny explorer (ages 0-4)
-Kids' transportation (carrier and/or stroller for some gentle off-roading)
-Food, utensils, and napkins for yourself and your family
-Your preferred seating and/or blankets for the ground
*There are picnic tables and benches at the park, but I can't guarantee they'll be available.

Bathrooms:
This park has port-o-potty's only.

Notes on risk and safety:
-All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian aged 18+.
-Adults attendees are responsible for their own children and the safety of their children at all times. It is each parent's/guardian's responsibility to determine whether each activity is appropriate for their child's participation.
-Older siblings are welcome, with proper parent/guardian supervision.
-This outing has risks including, but not limited to: falls, insect bites/stings, hurting plants (thorn pricks, itching, etc.), head-bonking hard surfaces (benches, concrete, rocks, etc.), splinters, incidental sharp edges from items/equipment in the park, waterfront/drowning, passing vehicles.

Come enjoy the morning with us at "Camp Funk". We'll explore a treehouse, play on the playground, and spend some time with the horses.

Timeline:
10:00 - Arrive
10:00 - 10:45 - Play / Treehouse / Explore
10:45 - 11:00 - Story Time with Mr. Adam (organizer)
11:00 - Picnic
11:15 - Horse Encounter

Note: Parking is somewhat limited. If you are able to carpool, it would be helpful for the group and the host.

What to bring:
-Your tiny explorer (ages 0-4)
-Extra clothes / diapers
-Food, utensils, and napkins for yourself and your family
-Your preferred seating and/or blankets for the ground (if you like)

Bathroom Facilities
-Bathroom with running water is available

Notes on risk and safety:
-To participate, each adult parent or guardian must sign a liability waiver upon arrival.
-All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian aged 18+.
-Adults attendees are responsible for their own children and the safety of their children at all times. It is each parent's/guardian's responsibility to determine whether each activity is appropriate for their child's participation
-Older siblings are welcome, with proper parent/guardian supervision
-This outing has risks including, but not limited to: falls, insect bites/stings, hurting plants (thorn pricks, itching, etc.), head-bonking hard surfaces (benches, concrete, rocks, etc.), splinters, incidental sharp edges from items/equipment in the area, passing vehicles/horses, diseases from animal dung.