Field trip: Backpacking with Kids
Skills Carnival - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
"Skills Carnival" Hands on activities and backpacking gear demonstration at on Sunday, May 21 from 9am - noon.
Contacts
- Sun, May 21, 2023
- Foothills Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking, Family
- Families
- Casual
- FULL (49 capacity)
- FULL (6 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
At The Seattle Mountaineers Program Center. Meet at 9 am in rooms Goodman A and B.
3-hour backpacking workshop for kids and parents with hands on activities related to trail food and snacks including a chance to sample a range of kid-friendly backpack foods, animal safety, water filtration and backcountry hygiene. Backpacking gear demonstration with a kid-orientated focus. Opportunity for parents (and kids) to bring their packed backpack for advice and review by courses leaders prior to upcoming summer trips.
Required Equipment
Dress appropriately in layers for Pacific Northwest weather and be prepared to be outside at times during the Skills Carnival. Consider snacks and water bottle. Restrooms are available.