Tiny Explorers' Club

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.

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 - Picnic

What 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.

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 park

What 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/forest

Bathroom Facilities
-There is a full bathroom with running water

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, choking hazards (rocks shells, wood chips, etc.), passing vehicles.

This week, we'll start at Conner Waterfront Park, and go for a short stroll up to Pioneer Park on the hill. We'll discover the ages of some big trees, then enjoy storytime together. After that, we'll return to the waterfront for a picnic.

Timeline:
10:00 - Meet at the waterfront park
10:15 - Begin walk to Pioneer park (nearby, up the hill)
10:30 - Tree aging activity
10:50 - Story time with Mr. Adam (organizer)
11:00 - Return to the waterfront
11:10 - Picnic at the waterfront park

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 they are spread out

Bathroom Facilities
-There is a port-o-potty by the waterfront park, and a full bathroom up the hill in Pioneer 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.
-This outing has risks including, but not limited to: falls (rocky shoreline), 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 (gravel, woodchips, etc.), passing vehicles.