Kids' Activities

YMCA Boys Outdoor Leadership Development (B.O.L.D.)

When : Jan 1 2012 - 12:00am - Dec 31 2012 - 12:00am
Location : Seattle Area

B.O.L.D. is dedicated to helping young men develop the leadership and life skills necessary to be successful and altruistic community leaders. B.O.L.D. takes the form of after school clubs in 12 Seattle area middle schools and 5- to 14-day wilderness expeditions during the summer months. Their programs provide the opportunity to work with strong male role models and in challenging and new environments - from rock climbing to mountaineering and service projects to poetry slams. To learn more about B.O.L.D.

Homeward Bound Science Adventures with North Cascades Natonal Park

When : Jan 1 2012 - 12:00am - Dec 31 2012 - 12:00am
Location : In your home!

Looking for something for the kids to do at home? Check out this website link for the new North Cascades Homeward Bound science adventures: www.nps.gov/archive/noca/journey/home.htm.

Become a North Cascades National Park Junior Ranger!

When : Jan 1 2012 - 12:00am - Dec 31 2012 - 12:00am
Location : North Cascades National Park

Print your Junior Ranger Booklet, and research your answers to become a North Cascades National Park Web Ranger and earn your certificate. Go to www.nps.gov/noca/forkids/beajuniorranger.htm for more information.

Passages Northwest

When : Jan 1 2012 - 12:00am - Dec 31 2012 - 12:00am
Location : Washington state

Passages Northwest is dedicated to educating and motivating girls to develop leadership and courage through the integrated exploration of the arts and the natural environment. Their programs present opportunities for healthy challenge -- from rock climbing and sea kayaking to nature based art projects and improvisational activities. Through these challenges Passages Northwest promotes caring, responsive and creative leaders. Visit www.passagesnw.org for program information.

National Park Family Day

When : May 19 2012 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location : Rainier Community Center, Seattle

National Park Family Day is a free, family-friendly event that brings your northwest national parks to you! This year's event will be even bigger and better than before with a multitude of hands-on, kid-friendly activities including a live wildlife encounter presented by the Woodland Park Zoo at 11am, Camping 101 demonstration, "Family Day in the Garden" with Seattle Tilth and more! Park Rangers from the Olympic, North Cascades, and Mt.

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National Park Family Day

When: May 19 2012 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Rainier Community Center, Seattle

National Park Family Day is a free, family-friendly event that brings your northwest national parks to you! This year's event will be even bigger and better than before with a multitude of hands-on, kid-friendly activities including a live wildlife encounter presented by the Woodland Park Zoo at 11am, Camping 101 demonstration, "Family Day in the Garden" with Seattle Tilth and more! Park Rangers from the Olympic, North Cascades, and Mt.

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