Family Programs Calendar

Backpack with your kids! - Scott Paul Trail & Park Butte

Backpack with your kids! - Scott Paul Trail & Park Butte

Backpacking Seminar
Join our family and make memories outdoors our kids will remember for a lifetime!
Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Fri, Aug 19, 2022 - Sun, Aug 21, 2022
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Foothills Branch
Jenifer Brink
Qualified Youth Leader
Basic Gear and Skills Lecture for Parents

Basic Gear and Skills Lecture for Parents - Online Classroom

Backpacking Lecture: Backpacking with Kids
Tuesday, May 3 6:30-8 pm 1.5 hour introductory interactive lecture via Zoom designed for parents.
Tue, May 3, 2022
No Prerequisites
30 participants
Foothills Branch
Birgit Grimlund
Qualified Youth Leader
Family Backpack

Family Backpack - Baker River & East Baker Lake

Backpacking Field trip: Backpacking with Kids
Completion of one easy overnight backpack field trip is required for graduation from the Backpacking
Difficulty: Easy
Sat, Jul 22, 2017 - Sun, Jul 23, 2017
No Prerequisites
12 participants
Canceled
Foothills Branch

Backpacking with Kids Course: Skills Carnival

For Backpacking with Kids course participants. Backpacking workshop and gear demo day .

May 21, 2023
09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Goodman A, Goodman B

Backpacking with Kids Course: Skills Carnival

For Backpacking with Kids course participants. Backpacking workshop and gear demo day .

May 11, 2024
09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Goodman A, Goodman B
Backpacking with Kids:  Lecture and Gear Demo

Backpacking with Kids: Lecture and Gear Demo

Gain confidence and specific knowledge of gear and practice to take your kids backpacking in the lovely Pacific Northwest! This is the main lecture for the Backpacking with Kids course.

May 23, 2017
06:30 PM to 09:00 PM
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Goodman A
Baker Lodge April 8-10, 2016

Baker Lodge April 8-10, 2016

Spring = sunshine

Apr 08, 2016 04:00 PM to Apr 10, 2016 11:00 AM
Baker Lodge
Baker Lodge Fall weekend

Baker Lodge Fall weekend

Come enjoy the fall colors at the Baker Lodge

Sep 23, 2016 05:00 PM to Sep 25, 2016 11:00 AM
Baker Lodge
Baker Lodge Holiday Opening Part I

Baker Lodge Holiday Opening Part I

Come try out that new snow gear at Mt. Baker! We're open all week. The first meal served will be breakfast on Sunday, Dec. 27. Lunches will not be served, but food is available at the Mt. Baker ski area. Sign-ups close Dec. 24 at noon.

Dec 26, 2015 05:00 PM to Dec 31, 2015 11:50 PM
Baker Lodge
Baker Lodge Holiday Opening Part II

Baker Lodge Holiday Opening Part II

Start off 2016 in North Cascades powder! Sig-ups close Dec. 29 at noon.

Jan 01, 2016 11:00 AM to Jan 03, 2016 11:00 AM
Baker Lodge
Baker Lodge Labor Day weekend

Baker Lodge Labor Day weekend

Celebrate the end of summer at the Baker Lodge!

Sep 02, 2016 05:00 PM to Sep 05, 2016 11:00 AM
Baker Lodge
Baker Lodge March 4-6, 2016

Baker Lodge March 4-6, 2016

Enjoy fewer crowds in the North Cascades!

Mar 04, 2016 04:00 PM to Mar 06, 2016 11:00 AM
Baker Lodge
Baker Lodge March 11-13

Baker Lodge March 11-13

Sunny days, spring snow.

Mar 11, 2016 04:00 PM to Mar 13, 2016 11:00 AM
Baker Lodge
Baker Lodge summer weekend

Baker Lodge summer weekend

Come enjoy summer hiking trails at the Baker Lodge!

Aug 19, 2016 05:00 PM to Aug 21, 2016 11:00 AM
Baker Lodge
Basic Gear and Skills Lecture for Parents - Online Classroom

Basic Gear and Skills Lecture for Parents - Online Classroom

Backpacking & Family Lecture: Backpacking with Kids
Tuesday, April 22 from 6:30-8:15 pm 1.75 hour introductory interactive lecture via Zoom designed for
Tue, Apr 22, 2025
No Prerequisites
28 participants
Foothills Branch
Alina Kremnova
Basic Gear and Skills Lecture for Parents

Basic Gear and Skills Lecture for Parents - Online Classroom

Backpacking Lecture: Backpacking with Kids
Tuesday, March 26 from 6:30 - 8:15 pm. 1.75 hour introductory interactive lecture via Zoom
Tue, Mar 26, 2024
No Prerequisites
57 participants 5 instructors
Foothills Branch
Birgit Grimlund
Qualified Youth Leader
Basic Gear and Skills Lecture for Parents

Basic Gear and Skills Lecture for Parents - Online Classroom

Backpacking & Family Lecture: Backpacking with Kids
Tuesday, April 25 6:30-8:15 pm 1.75 hour introductory interactive lecture via Zoom designed for parents
Tue, Apr 25, 2023
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Foothills Branch
Birgit Grimlund
Qualified Youth Leader
Basic Gear and Skills Lecture for Parents

Basic Gear and Skills Lecture for Parents - Online Classroom

Backpacking & Family Lecture: Backpacking with Kids
Tuesday, April 25 6:30-8:15 pm 1.75 hour introductory interactive lecture via Zoom designed for parents
Tue, Apr 25, 2023
No Prerequisites
54 participants
Foothills Branch
Birgit Grimlund
Qualified Youth Leader
Basic Snowshoeing (old) - Field trip

Basic Snowshoeing (old) - Field trip - Paradise

Snowshoeing Field trip: Basic Snowshoeing
Hands on practice of snow travel skills and hazard identification during a short snowshoe trek
Difficulty: Easy, Easy/Moderate
Sat, Jan 27, 2018
No Prerequisites
26 participants 9 instructors
Tacoma Branch
Bill Carver
Basic Snowshoeing (old) - Lecture

Basic Snowshoeing (old) - Lecture - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center

Snowshoeing Lecture: Basic Snowshoeing
This is a 3 hour Lecture on a weekday evening at the Tacoma Program Center.
Wed, Jan 10, 2018
No Prerequisites
13 participants 6 instructors
Tacoma Branch
Bill Carver
Basic Snowshoeing (old) - Field trip

Basic Snowshoeing (old) - Field trip - Alpental Backcountry

Snowshoeing Field trip: Basic Snowshoeing
Hands on practice of snow travel skills and hazard identification during a short snowshoe trek.
Sat, Jan 12, 2019
No Prerequisites
7 participants 9 instructors
Tacoma Branch
Eugene Keltgen
Basic Snowshoeing (old) - Field trip

Basic Snowshoeing (old) - Field trip - Alpental Ski Area

Snowshoeing Field trip: Basic Snowshoeing
Hands on practice of snow travel skills and hazard identification during a short snowshoe trek
Sat, Jan 12, 2019
No Prerequisites
32 participants 9 instructors
Tacoma Branch
Eugene Keltgen
Basic Snowshoeing (old) - Lecture

Basic Snowshoeing (old) - Lecture - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center

Snowshoeing Lecture: Basic Snowshoeing
This is a 3 hour Lecture on a weekday evening at the Tacoma Program Center.
Wed, Jan 2, 2019
No Prerequisites
26 participants 7 instructors
Tacoma Branch
Eugene Keltgen
Beginner Snowshoe - Erling Stordahl

Beginner Snowshoe - Erling Stordahl

Snowshoeing Trip
An easy snowshoe of about three miles, with one hill to climb, and a chance
Difficulty: G-XC 2 Advanced Beginner Groomed
Sat, Feb 22, 2025
No Prerequisites
5 participants 3 leaders
Olympia Branch
Mike Forsyth
Qualified Youth Leader
Beginner Snowshoe - Keechelus Lake & John Wayne Trail

Beginner Snowshoe - Keechelus Lake & John Wayne Trail

Snowshoeing, Family & Youth Trip
A FAMILY SNOWSHOE day trip near beautiful Hyak Pass. Parents, grandchildren, friends, aunts, uncles, cousins...bring
Sat, Jan 19, 2019
No Prerequisites
7 participants
Seattle Branch
Katie Love
Best Hikes with Kids: Western Washington

Best Hikes with Kids: Western Washington

Learn where, how, and why to help your kids hit the trails this season.

May 05, 2018
01:00 PM to 03:30 PM
Browsers Bookshop
107 Capitol Way N., Olympia, WA 98501
Best Hikes With Kids: Western Washington

Best Hikes With Kids: Western Washington

Learn where, how, and why to help your kids hit the trails this season.

Jun 06, 2018
07:00 PM to 08:30 PM
Peninsula Wilderness Club
VFW hall at 9981 Central Valley Road, Bremerton WA, 98311
Best Hikes With Kids: Western Washington

Best Hikes With Kids: Western Washington

Learn where, how, and why to help your kids hit the trails this season.

Jun 23, 2018
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Molbak's
13625 NE 175th St. Woodinville, WA 98072
CANCELED - "Beauty and the Beast" at the Kitsap Forest Theater (8 dates)

CANCELED - "Beauty and the Beast" at the Kitsap Forest Theater (8 dates)

Escape to the Kitsap Forest Theater – Join us for a grand adventure! Stroll down the forested trail to The Mountaineers unique and breathtaking theater and create a treasured family tradition. We are located 15 minutes from the Bremerton Ferry dock – all ages will delight in this fun Northwest experience. Come early and picnic under the firs before the show.

May 24, 2020
02:00 PM to 04:30 PM
Kitsap Forest Theater
3000 Seabeck Hwy NW, Bremerton, WA
CANCELED - "Beauty and the Beast" at the Kitsap Forest Theater (8 dates)

CANCELED - "Beauty and the Beast" at the Kitsap Forest Theater (8 dates)

Escape to the Kitsap Forest Theater – Join us for a grand adventure! Stroll down the forested trail to The Mountaineers unique and breathtaking theater and create a treasured family tradition. We are located 15 minutes from the Bremerton Ferry dock – all ages will delight in this fun Northwest experience. Come early and picnic under the firs before the show.

May 25, 2020
02:00 PM to 04:30 PM
Kitsap Forest Theater
3000 Seabeck Hwy NW, Bremerton, WA