Family Programs Calendar

Nature Walk

Nature Walk - Point Defiance Park

Youth & Exploring Nature Youth activity: Mini Mountaineers
Weekend meet-up at Pt. Defiance Park
Difficulty: Easy
Sat, Mar 9, 2019
No Prerequisites
14 participants 8 chaperones
Registration closed Mar 7
Tacoma Branch
RyAnn Peverley
Qualified Youth Leader
Nature Walk

Nature Walk - Point Defiance Park

Exploring Nature Youth activity: Mini Mountaineers
A spooky evening hike! Costumes welcome!
Difficulty: Easy
Sun, Oct 30, 2022
No Prerequisites
16 participants
Tacoma Branch
Sarah Holt
Qualified Youth Leader
Nature Walk

Nature Walk - Point Defiance Park

Youth Youth activity: Mini Mountaineers
Weekend meet-up at Pt. Defiance Park
Difficulty: Easy
Sun, Aug 4, 2024
No Prerequisites
6 participants
Tacoma Branch
Megan Hartness
Qualified Youth Leader
Nature Walk

Nature Walk - Point Defiance Park

Youth Youth activity: Mini Mountaineers
Weekend meet-up at Pt. Defiance Park
Difficulty: Easy
Sun, Sep 10, 2023
No Prerequisites
12 participants
Tacoma Branch
Megan Hartness
Qualified Youth Leader
Nature Walk - Tumwater Falls Park

Nature Walk - Tumwater Falls Park

Youth Youth activity: Mini Mountaineers
Let's go watch the Salmon run!
Difficulty: Easy
Sun, Sep 15, 2024
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Tacoma Branch
Megan Hartness
Qualified Youth Leader
Nature Walk

Nature Walk - Wapato Park

Youth Youth activity: Mini Mountaineers
Weekend meet-up at Wapato Park
Difficulty: Easy
Sun, Mar 9, 2025
No Prerequisites
5 participants on waitlist
Registration closes Mar 6
Tacoma Branch
Megan Hartness
Qualified Youth Leader
Nature Walk

Nature Walk - Wapato Park

Youth Youth activity: Mini Mountaineers
Weekend meet-up at Wapato Park
Difficulty: Easy
Sun, Dec 8, 2024
No Prerequisites
3 participants on waitlist
Registration closes Dec 5
Tacoma Branch
Megan Hartness
Qualified Youth Leader
Nature Walk

Nature Walk - Wapato Park

Youth Youth activity: Mini Mountaineers
Weekend meet-up at Wapato Park
Difficulty: Easy
Sun, Jun 8, 2025
No Prerequisites
5 participants on waitlist
Registration closes Jun 5
Tacoma Branch
Megan Hartness
Qualified Youth Leader
Nature Walk

Nature Walk - Wapato Park

Youth Youth activity: Mini Mountaineers
Weekend meet-up at Wapato Park
Difficulty: Easy
Sat, May 11, 2024
No Prerequisites
4 participants 2 instructors
Tacoma Branch
Megan Hartness
Qualified Youth Leader

Olympia Family Climbing

Climbing reserved for Olympia Family Climbing event!

Jan 01, 2024
09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Tacoma Program Center
2302 N 30th St, Tacoma, WA 98403

Great Hall, Indoor Climbing Wall, Outdoor Climbing Wall & Backyard
Family Social - Private Residence

Family Social - Private Residence

Family Seminar
Bring a friend and come enjoy a winter solstice celebration! We will be enjoying a
Mon, Dec 21, 2020
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Olympia Branch
Becky Nielsen
Family Social - Private Residence

Family Social - Private Residence

Family & Youth Seminar
Come enjoy a winter solstice celebration! We will be enjoying a bonfire setting and a
Fri, Dec 21, 2018
No Prerequisites
3 participants
Registration closed Dec 21
Olympia Branch
Becky Nielsen
Family Social - Private Residence

Family Social - Private Residence

Family Seminar
Bring a friend and come enjoy a winter solstice celebration! We will be enjoying a
Sat, Dec 21, 2019
No Prerequisites
36 participants
Olympia Branch
Becky Nielsen
Family Social

Family Social - Ken Lake

Family Seminar
Dinner and meeting for volunteers. We will be discussing summer preparations for youth events.
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Tue, May 28, 2019
No Prerequisites
19 participants
Registration closed May 26
Olympia Branch
Becky Nielsen
Ozette Triangle

Open Backpack - Ozette Triangle

Backpacking & Family Trip
Family backpacking trip to Sand Point. Easy boardwalk stroll through the forest and camp with
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Sat, Sep 14, 2024 - Sun, Sep 15, 2024
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
0 participants
Foothills Branch
Alina Kremnova
Qualified Youth Leader
Outdoor Skills Classes - The Olympia Center

Outdoor Skills Classes - The Olympia Center

Day Hiking Lecture: Wilderness Skills 2019
Two classes and one practicum are mandatory for Outdoor Skills. This class provides basic information
Mon, Mar 11, 2019
No Prerequisites
30 participants
Canceled
Olympia Branch
Dixie Havlak
Qualified Youth Leader
Winter Camping (old) - Field trip

Winter Camping (old) - Field trip - Paradise

Snowshoeing Field trip: Winter Camping Course
We will cover pitching a tent on snow, and building snow structures such as, snow
Difficulty: Easy, Easy/Moderate
Sat, Feb 10, 2018 - Sun, Feb 11, 2018
No Prerequisites
17 participants 10 instructors
Tacoma Branch
Bill Carver
Winter Camping (old) - Field trip

Winter Camping (old) - Field trip - Reflection & Louise Lakes

Snowshoeing Field trip: Winter Camping Course
We will cover pitching a tent on snow, and building snow structures such as, snow
Sat, Mar 3, 2018 - Sun, Mar 4, 2018
No Prerequisites
3 participants 3 instructors
Tacoma Branch
Scott Schissel
Qualified Youth Leader
Family Backpack - Greenwater Lakes

Family Backpack - Greenwater Lakes

Backpacking Field trip: Backpacking with Kids
This two night easy backpack to just above the Greenwater Lakes makes for a nice
Difficulty: Easy, Moderate
Sun, Aug 7, 2022 - Tue, Aug 9, 2022
No Prerequisites
9 participants
Foothills Branch
Thomas Robey
Family Backpack

Family Backpack - Second Beach

Backpacking Field trip: Backpacking with Kids
Enjoy tide pools, beach fire with s'mores and a sandy beach on this low key,
Difficulty: Easy
Fri, Jul 8, 2022 - Sun, Jul 10, 2022
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Foothills Branch
Erica An Rickard
Qualified Youth Leader
Family Backpack - Scott Paul Trail & Park Butte

Family Backpack - Scott Paul Trail & Park Butte

Backpacking Field trip: Backpacking with Kids
Overnight Backpacking Trip for Youth and Family
Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Fri, Aug 11, 2023 - Sun, Aug 13, 2023
No Prerequisites
8 participants
Foothills Branch
Jenifer Brink
Qualified Youth Leader
Family Backpack - Anderson Lakes

Family Backpack - Anderson Lakes

Backpacking & Family Field trip: Backpacking with Kids
Overnight Backpacking Trip for families enrolled in Backpacking with Kids course.
Difficulty: Easy
Fri, Aug 12, 2022 - Sat, Aug 13, 2022
No Prerequisites
11 participants
Foothills Branch
Birgit Grimlund
Qualified Youth Leader
Family Backpack - Goat Lake (Monte Cristo)

Family Backpack - Goat Lake (Monte Cristo)

Backpacking Field trip: Backpacking with Kids
Overnight Backpacking Trip for Youth and Family
Difficulty: Moderate
Thu, Aug 3, 2023 - Fri, Aug 4, 2023
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Foothills Branch
Jenifer Brink
Qualified Youth Leader
Overnight Car Camp Practice - Tolt MacDonald Park

Overnight Car Camp Practice - Tolt MacDonald Park

Backpacking Field trip: Backpacking with Kids
Part of the Backpacking with Kids course, an overnight family practice camp to try out
Difficulty: Easy
Sat, Jun 24, 2017 - Sun, Jun 25, 2017
No Prerequisites
26 participants
Foothills Branch
Part 1: E.P.I.C. Adventures with Kids

Part 1: E.P.I.C. Adventures with Kids - Online Classroom

Outdoor Leadership Lecture: E.P.I.C. Adventures with Kids
Part one of a two-part series with Katy Snyder and Kelly Hampton on working with
Tue, May 2, 2023
No Prerequisites
15 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Michelle Song
Part 2: E.P.I.C. Adventures with Kids (In-Person)

Part 2: E.P.I.C. Adventures with Kids (In-Person) - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Outdoor Leadership Lecture: E.P.I.C. Adventures with Kids
Part two of a two-part series with Katy Snyder and Kelly Hampton on working with
Tue, May 9, 2023
No Prerequisites
10 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Michelle Song

Peter Pan

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 27, 2018
02:00 PM to 04:30 PM
Kitsap Forest Theater
3000 Seabeck Hwy, Bremerton, WA 98312

Peter Pan

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 28, 2018
02:00 PM to 04:30 PM
Kitsap Forest Theater
3000 Seabeck Hwy, Bremerton, WA 98312

Peter Pan

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.

Jun 02, 2018
02:00 PM to 04:30 PM
Kitsap Forest Theater
3000 Seabeck Hwy, Bremerton, WA 98312

Peter Pan

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.

Jun 03, 2018
02:00 PM to 04:30 PM
Kitsap Forest Theater
3000 Seabeck Hwy, Bremerton, WA 98312