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Families of children aged 0-4...bring your kids to explore the outdoors, have some adventures, and learn about the world around them.
Note: All children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult guardian aged 18+. Older siblings are welcome, with proper parent/guardian supervision
Donations to the Organizer: Helpful and appreciated... https://venmo.com/u/Adam-McGarity-1
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Horse Encounter (and Treehouse Adventure)13973 Dodge Valley Rd, Mount Vernon, WA
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.
---Note--- RSVP is important this week. All adult participants must sign a liability waiver when they arrive.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 EncounterWhat 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 availableNotes 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.Donations: Helpful and appreciated --- Venmo --- Paypal --- cash OK --- check OK
- Ferry Tales! (Anacortes)Anacortes/Guemes Ferry Dock, Anacortes, WA
All aboard! This week will be an adventure across the sea. We'll take a ferry boat to Guemes Island, We'll enjoy stunning views along the way. We'll briefly explore the beach on the island, and have lunch at the General store/restaurant, then return on the ferry boat again.
Tickets: Round trip fare is $6.75 per adult for walk-on passage; children are free. Pay at the ferry terminal. No reservations needed. Parking is free.
Timeline:
9:30 - Arrive at ferry terminal, purchase tickets
9:40 - Board the ferry boat
9:45 - Depart
9:50 - Arrive at Guemes Island
10:00 - Explore the beach
10:30 - Snack/Lunch/story at the general store
11:10 - Board ferry boat for return trip
11:15 - Depart
11:20 - Arrive in Anacortes
*Note: There are also ferry crossings at 10:15 and 10:45 for late-comers. Return crossings from depart Guemes 8 minutes after Anacortes departures. Full schedule hereWhat to bring:
-Your tiny explorer (ages 0-4)
-Kids' transportation (carrier or stroller, if desired)
-Snacks for picknicingBathroom Facilities
-Full bathrooms at each terminalNotes 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, passing vehicles, drowning, electrocution from boat equipment.Donations to the organizer:
Helpful and appreciated --- Venmo --- Paypal --- cash OK --- check OK - Bird Stalking in Washington Park (Anacortes)Washington Park Boat Launch, Anacortes, WA
Sneaky, sneaky! This week, we'll meet at Washington Park in Anacortes. We'll go for a shore & trail walk in the area and see what birds we can spot. We'll finish off the morning with a story and a picnic together.
*Note: Bring binoculars if you have them...a couple extra sets of binoculars will be provided.Timeline:
10:00 - Meet at the park (pavilion near the boat launch)
10:15 - Begin walk / bird-watching
10:50 - Return to picnic area
11:00 - Story time with Mr. Adam (organizer)
11:10 - PicnicWhat to bring:
-Your tiny explorer (ages 0-3)
-Kids' transportation (carrier 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, but I can't guarantee they'll be available.Bathroom Facilities
-There are bathrooms with running water in this park.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.Donations to the organizer:
Helpful and appreciated --- Venmo --- Paypal --- cash OK --- check OK - Playground in the Forest! (Mount Vernon)Hillcrest Park, Mt Vernon, WA
This week, we'll play at an awesome playground. Then we'll go for a walk around the park.
*Note - This playground is mostly designed for older children, so active supervision is important on or near any equipment. But there is also lots of open space for play with balls, toys, etc. Playing surfaces include wood chips, concrete/asphalt, dirt, and grass.Timeline:
10:00 - Meet at the playground
10:05 - Play!
10:45 - Lunch & Story time with Mr. Adam (organizer)
11:15 - Walk around the parkWhat to bring:
-Your tiny explorer (ages 0-3)
-Kids' transportation (carrier or stroller for use on a sidewalk)
-A fun outdoor toy to share
-Food, utensils, and napkins for yourself and your family
There are picnic tables and pavilions all around this park/forestBathroom Facilities
-There is a full bathroom with running waterNotes 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, choking hazards (rocks shells, wood chips, etc.), passing vehicles.Donations to the organizer: Helpful and appreciated --- Venmo --- Paypal --- cash OK --- check OK