Cub Scout Outings

Outings and Field Trips

Excursions and field trips provide some of the most exciting parts of Scouting. Cub Scouts enjoy many outdoor experiences as they participate in the variety of activities that can be held outside, such as field trips, hikes, nature and conservation experiences, and outdoor games.

Den/Pack Outings

Boys enjoy visiting museums, business establishments, parks, and other attractions. Here are some suggestions:

• How Things Are Made - Visit manufacturing plants such as aircraft, automotive, appliance, or electronic firms; chemical, paper, plastic, paint, furniture, or toy plants; and handicrafts or other small-craft industries.

• How Your City Runs - Visit power, water, and sewage plants; a gas company; police and fire stations; city hall; municipal buildings; the county jail; a telephone company; the post office; the Red Cross; hospitals; newspaper plants; and radio, television, and weather stations.

• How Your City Is Fed - Visit truck and dairy farms, flour mills, and bakeries; food processing, canning, or bottling plants; stockyards and meat or poultry packing houses; a fish hatchery; beverage, candy, and ice-cream companies; markets; and food distributors.

• Learn About Your Heritage - Visit art galleries, museums, and memorials; celebrated old homes, monuments, and other historic sites; places of worship; civic centers; important local buildings; summer theaters and band concerts; and local historical celebrations.

Zoo Outings:

• Seattle Aquarium Class Visit
  Admission fees for "School Visit"
  Rates apply to pre-registered groups of 10 or more.
  Adults/youth ages 4 and over: $10
  Children ages 0-3: Free
  (206) 693-6196 or by email at registration@seattleaquarium.org.
  They have extended their education rate to cub scouts and the like. Here is the link to fill out the correct form: seattleaquarium.org/self-guided
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• Woodland Park Zoo
  There are two different rates available to school groups with reservations, depending on the time of year. If you are not a school group, but you are an organized group coming for educational purposes contact our registrar for available discounts. All rates are per person, and require a 3 week advance written registration and a minimum of one chaperone for every six students. A paper copy of a registration confirmation must be presented at the time of zoo entry to receive the discounted rates.
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• Zoo Adventures for Scout Groups - Woodland Park Zoo Overnighter
  All Overnight Adventures include a light pizza dinner, a cereal and fruit breakfast, evening and morning guided programs, and zoo re-entry admission in the morning.
  
  All Evening Adventures include a light pizza dinner and guided evening program. Prices are per person.
  Options:

  • Register for one of the existing overnight adventures specifically designed for scouts. This would mean there would be additional individual Cub Scouts and / or pack(s) attending at the same time as our pack. Multiple troops/packs will be booked for the same adventure to form a larger group of 22-75 participants. You will be eating and enjoying activities as a part of this larger group. In addition, all parties will sleep in the same area. Groups will be smaller for touring zoo grounds.
    zoo.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=2115

  • If our pack will have more than 22 participants (adults & youth included), we may register our pack to have our own overnight adventure at the zoo (this is referred to a "Large Group Adventure" on the zoo website.
    Zoo Adventures for Large Groups

• Groups may choose to participate in either the Operation: Conservation, A Zookeepers Life or Living Wild! programs.
  Natalie Brandon
  WOODLAND PARK ZOO Registration Specialist
  Class Programs ph 206.548.2424 select option 4
  fx 206.547.3553
  5500 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle WA 98103
  classes@zoo.org
  www.zoo.org
  Weather Considerations:
  March and April are questionable.
  May and June are better.
  July and August have openings for large groups, but families and scouts may vanish for the summer, making planning more challenging.
  
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• Cougar Mountain Zoo
  19525 SE 54th Street
  Issaquah, Washington, USA 98027

Group Discount (12 or more)

$1.00 off per person

AAA Members (with card)

$1.00 off per person

Military Discount (with ID)

$1.00 off per person

Prime/Passport (with card)

$2.00 off per person (restrictions apply)

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• The Reptile Zoo
  22715 US-2
  Monroe, WA 98272
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• Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
  Scout Badge Programs
  Enhance your troop's visit with a chance to work on some merit badges! Our educators will craft a custom program highlighting the themes of your choice, incorporating hands-on and experiential learning opportunities. Maximum of 20 participants - if you have a larger group size, bookings of multiple programs are welcomed.
  Groups of 3-9: $11 per person per program
  Groups of 10-14: $9 per person per program
  Groups of 15-20: $7 per person per program
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• Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium - Swim with the Sharks!
  Experience the thrill of getting up close to more than a dozen beautiful sharks. No need to bring a swimsuit - you'll wear a specially designed dry suit that zips over your street clothes and seals out water. Trained divers will teach you the basics of breathing surface-supplied air, then guide you into a sturdy underwater cage in the South Pacific Aquarium shark exhibit.
  Age 8 and up
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• Northwest Trek
  11610 Trek Drive East
  Eatonville, WA 98328
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• PAWS Wildlife Center
  Scout-programs - these are well done and meet most of the requirements for completion of the Cub Scout Adventure covered.

  • Tiger Adventure: Backyard Jungle

  • Bear Adventure: Fur, Feathers & Ferns

  • Bear Elective Adventure: Critter Care
    $5 per scout
    $2 per additional sibling (non-scout)
    $25 minimum fee

  • Katie Amrhein
    Community Education Coordinator
    kamrhein@paws.org
    t: 425.787.2500 x257
    
    

Emergency Services Outings:

• Seattle Fire Station Tours
  Fire Station tours may be scheduled between the hours of
  10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Monday through Sunday. Evening tours are scheduled on an individual basis.
  
  Fire stations remain "in-service" during tours. Fire companies may need to respond to emergencies at any time. If they do, it will be necessary for the tour to end and your group to exit the station. Please keep this in mind when visiting. 
  
  To schedule a tour, call the Seattle Fire Department at 206-386-1400.
  If you do a weekend tour, you might get to play with the hoses.

• Snohomish County Fire Station Tours and Den Visits
  Station Tours and Classroom Visits are available by appointment.
  For tours of the fire station, visitors must be age 5 or older. For children under age 5, classroom visits are available.
  
  The Fire and Life Safety Educator will work with you to make your visit to the fire station fun and educational. They will provide a lesson for your group to complete prior to your visit. Firefighters will focus on the lesson during the tour. Their goal is to provide meaningful, educational tours and information about safety and the role of firefighters in the community.

• Lynnwood Police Department
  19321 44th Avenue West
  Lynnwood WA 98036
  For a visit, contact:
  Lisa Wellington #876
  Crime Prevention Specialist
  Direct 425 670 5635
  Main 435 670 5600
  lwellington@lynnwoodWA.gov
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• Shoreline Fire Department
  17525 Aurora Ave N
  Shoreline, WA 98133
  Contact Den 5 to arrange a visit
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• King County Sheriff
  1206 N 185th Street
  Shoreline, WA 98133
  Contact Den 5 to set up a visit
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• Naval Station Everett
  2000 West Marine View Drive
  Everett, WA 98207
  Quarterdeck: (425) 304-3366
  Visitor Center: (425) 304-3260
  - Access Control/Visitor Pass/BAVR/NCACS badge issuance
  - Located in Bldg. 1900, near main gatee
  - Open 6:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Monday-Friday, first come first serve
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• Destroyer USS Turner Joy, Bremerton, Washington - Overnight Stay!
  Minimum age: 8. Capacity: 20. Adult-to-youth ratio: 1:1 - 1:3
  ussturnerjoy.org/events-booking
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• US Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound
  USCG Sector Puget Sound offices are located in the CDR Raymond J. Evans Shore Operations Building at Pier 36 in Seattle, WA. All VHF-FM and HF radio frequencies formerly guarded 24 hours a day by USCG Group Port Angeles and USCG Sector Seattle will now be monitored by USCG Sector Puget Sound.
  1519 Alaskan Way South
  Seattle, WA 98134
  sectorpugetsound@uscg.mil
  Business Number: 206-217-6200
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 Farm Outings:

• Farrel-McWhirter Park, Redmond
  Tucked away in Redmond, Farrel-McWhirter, a 68-acre, city-owned park, is a welcome escape from city life, boasting beautiful nature trails, large, grassy fields and picnic tables with BBQ pits. It’s also a fabulous place for kids to get up close and personal with pigs, goats, cows, ponies and turkeys. The park offers pony-riding classes for both toddlers and “big kids,” summer day camps and a preschool.
  Cost: Free
  Hours: Open year-round, daily from 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  Address: 19545 N.E. Redmond Road, Redmond
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• Fox Hollow Family Farm, Issaquah
  A family farm in Issaquah, Fox Hollow Farm is a treat for kids of all ages (and parents, too!). The farm's Open Farm days let children get a close peek at sheep, goats, pigs, peacocks, chickens, mini horses, kittens and more. Kids can also ride ponies or miniature John Deere tractors, take a spin on the Squak Mountain Station kid-sized train or get a bounce in on the giant inflatables. There’s also a “Cottage Area,” full of kid-sized houses for little ones to explore. Ramble down to Issaquah Creek for a picnic or wading.
  Cost: Reserve your $10 parking spot online in advance (space limited). Activity wristbands cost $20 for ages 2–14; $15 for toddlers under age 2. Ages 15 and up are free..
  Schedule: Daily, April 2–October 31, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Once all parking spots are filled, no additional entries are allowed.
  Address: 12123 Issaquah-Hobart Road S.E., Issaquah
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• Kelsey Creek Farm Park, Bellevue
  Not far from the trendy restaurants and shopping of downtown Bellevue, you’ll find Kelsey Creek Farm Park, a 1930s-style working farm with white clapboard barns, open pastures and distant chatter of animals setting a scene reminiscent of old-fashioned America. The farm offers families a chance to view ponies, cows, sheep, bunnies, chickens and pigs in their pastures. If you're just visiting, you can't actually pet the animals, but hands-on interaction is available through farm classes, school tours and birthday parties. Woodland paths, a playground and picnic tables are open to the public, and hands-on, farm-centric classes, camps and more are available for kids ages 2 and up. A fun spring event is the Kelsey Creek Farm sheep shearing on April 30 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
  Cost: Free, though donations are welcome.
  Hours: Open year-round, daily from 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
  Address: 410 130th Place S.E., Bellevue
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• Woodland Park Zoo Family Farm, Seattle
  We love gorillas, lions and hippos, but it’s always fun to wander over to the Woodland Park Zoo's Family Farm area to say hello to the more, well … domestic inhabitants. Kiddos can interact with goats, pigs, bunnies and more. Learn how a cow is milked, take a peek at the chicks and play on a tractor by a farmers market. Come into the Contact Area and pet a few goats and other farm animals.
  Cost: Included in zoo admission.
  Hours: Family Farm is open daily from May 1 to Sept. 30, 11 a.m. –5 p.m.
  Address: N. 50th St. & Fremont Ave. N. or N. 55th St. & Phinney Ave, Seattle
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• Remlinger Farms, Carnation
  At 350 acres, Remlinger is the mother of all farms, with animals, amusement rides, a steam train, U-Pick berry fields and much more. In the County Fair Family Fun Park, kiddos can interact with goats, peacocks and bunnies in the 4-H Animal Barnyard Kids, and pony rides are included in admission. Be sure to check out the awesome hay maze and impressive farmers market. And the rides! Beyond the train, there's a canoe float ride, mini roller coaster and much more.
  Cost: $12.75 + tax; under age 1 freee
  Hours: Open May–October; check hours, which vary
  Address: 32610 N.E. 32nd St., Carnation
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• Flower World, Snohomish
  The Disneyland of nurseries, Flower World in Snohomish is a hidden gem and wonderful spot for a weekend outing. It boasts 15 beautiful acres of trees, flowers, veggie starts and more (90 percent of the plants are grown on-site). Kids will enjoy lots of green space for running, a duck pond, chicken coops and a petting zoo where they can visit goats, sheep, chicks and more.
  Cost: Free
  Schedule: Open year-round, daily from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
  Address: 9322 196th St. S.E., Snohomish
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• Forest Park Animal Farm, Everett
  Goats, chickens, cows, sheep, pigs and other farm animals are on view at the Forest Park Animal Farm. On certain days, kiddos age 2 and older can get a free pony ride. Check out the spray ground while you're there. Bad weather? Head to the indoor pool (admission fee).
  Cost: Free; donations appreciated
  Schedule: Open June 25–Aug. 21, daily from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Pony rides are available Friday–Sunday from 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
  Address: 802 E. Mukilteo Blvd., Everett
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• The Outback Kangaroo Farm, Arlington
  Looking for something different? The Outback Kangaroo Farm offers 40-minute tours of kangaroos, peacocks, parrots, flying squirrels, mini donkeys and more!
  Cost: $8–$10 for a tour; $7 per person for groups of 15 or more.
  Hours: Open March 1–Oct. 30, Wednesday–Sunday, 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. tour times available; reserve ahead.
  Address: 10030 State Route 530 N.E., Arlington
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• Foster's Produce and Corn Maze, Arlington
  On your way for a hike in the Mountain Loop Highway area? This is a great post-hike stop, Just look for the big red barn on the side of the road with signs for ice cream, nursery plants, farm animals, and antiques. Foster's Farm has plenty of attractions for both kids and adults, including 50 acres of growing vegetables, an Old West town that doubles as a petting zoo, and plenty of fun kids' activities including a hay maze. Be sure to have an ice cream cone made with a waffle cone baked fresh on the farm!
  Cost: Free to visit the Farm Animal Barn, $1/person for the maze
  Hours: Open June–October, daily from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
  Address: 5818 SR 530 N.E., Arlington
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 Bowling and Similar Outings:

• Lynnwood Bowl & Skate
  6210 200th St SW
  Lynnwood, WA 98036
  Phone number (425) 778-3133
  Ask for a Tour
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• Lynnwood Ice Center
  19803 68th Avenue W
  Lynnwood, WA 98036
  Rates are normally $10 per person which includes skate rental.
  10-24 people = drops to $8.50 per skater
  25-50 people = $8.00 per
  50+ people = $7.50 per
  Check Groupon2 and Groupon1 for occasional deals
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• Spin Alley
  1430 NW Richmond Beach Rd
  Shoreline, WA 98177
  Phone number (206) 533-2345
  Ask for a Tour
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 Swimming

• Lynnwood Pool
  Lynnwood Recreation Center
  (425) 670-5732
  18900 44th Ave W
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• Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion
  5303 228th St SW, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
  mltrec.com
  (425) 776-9173
  Open now: 6AM–8:30PM
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• McCollum Park
  600 128th Street SE
  Everett, WA 98204
  McCollum Park is a 78 acre family-oriented park, providing ball fields, jogging / walking trails, a junior Olympic-sized, heated outdoor swimming pool, shaded and open space lawn areas with picnic tables and shelters, and a BMX bicycle racing track. Adopt-A-Stream's Northwest Stream Center, a stream and wetland ecology learning facility, is also located here on 20 acres of forested wetlands next to North Creek.
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• Martha Lake Community Park
  16300 E Shore Drive
  Lynnwood, WA 98037
  Tel: 425-741-8357
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• Yost Park - Edmonds
  Pack 331 Yost Map
  Outdoor Summer Pool
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• McMenamins Anderson School Pool
  18607 Bothell Way NE
  Bothell, WA 98011
  Anderson School is in session! Visit this 1931 historic reimagined school for dining, moviegoing, overnight stays, weekly live music, swimming, games, shopping, events, weddings, meetings, and all-around enjoyment for all ages. McMenamins transformed classrooms into 72 hotel guest rooms with private baths, and original art and photographs throughout, weaving in the history of the school and community.
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Disc Golf

• Terrace Creek Park - Mount Lake Terrace
  Pack 331 Terrace Creek Park Map
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  Holes: 18
  DGCourseReview 33

• Thornton A. Sullivan Park
  Silver Lake Excalibur Disc Golf Course - Everett, WA
  This 35-acre lakeside park features swimming, limited boating, a playground & wooded trails.
  Address: 11405 Silver Lake Rd, Everett, WA 98208
  Holes: 9
  DGCourseReview 3913
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• Gateway Guardians Disc Golf Course - Everett, WA
  Practice course with six holes playing around the intermural fields and gym. First three holes located near the gym and the last three play between the tennis and outdoor basketball courts. Most tee pads on cement.
  NOTE: Gateway Middle School - Practice course CLOSED during school hours. No drugs or alcohol allowed on school campus so please be mindful and courteous.
  Holes: 6
  DGCourseReview 8547
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• Howling Coyote Disc Golf Course - Bothell, WA
  Blyth Park
  16900 W Riverside Dr, Bothell, WA 98011
  Holes: 10
  DGCourseReview 4111
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• Valley View Middle School Disc Golf Course - Snohomish, WA
  Holes: 9
  DGCourseReview 8266
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• Mineral Springs Park - Seattle, WA
  Park · Licton Springs
  Address: 1500 N 105th St, Seattle, WA 98133
  Phone:(206) 684-4075
  Holes: 18
  DGCourseReview 555
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• Ferguson Park - Snohomish, WA
  Address: 1330 Ferguson Park Rd, Snohomish, WA 98290
  Phone:(360) 568-7070
  Holes: 9
  DGCourseReview 1256
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• Woodland Park - Seattle, WA - temporary tournament course
  Large recreational space featuring many courts & fields, plus picnicking areas & a dog run.
  The Woodland Park course is usually set up once per year in late February or early March for the 'Pretzel Bowl' Ice Bowl tournament.
  Most holes are long and semi-wooded with dangerous pin placements and ample penalizing out of bounds. Par is 65 with two par 5 and seven par 4 holes.
  Tournament flyers will provide detailed directions to tournament central.
  Address: 1000 North 50th Street, Seattle, WA 98103
  Phone:(206) 684-4075
  Holes: 18
  DGCourseReview 4271
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• Juel Community Park - Redmond, WA
  38 acre rural park, Green space with a popular disc golf course, plus a trail, community garden & picnic areas.
  Pretty wide open, but makes good use of scattered trees and adjacent woods. Length provides challenge. There are only 9 baskets, but there are 18 hard surface tee pads and markers. The tee pads for holes 1-9 are closer than the tee pads for holes 10-18 and each tee pad has its own marker with distance to pin listed.
  Address: 18815 NE 116th St, Redmond, WA 98053
  Phone:(425) 556-2900
  Holes: 9
  DGCourseReview 738
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• Northwest University Disc Golf Course - Kirkland, WA
  As you enter the University, the first basket is on your left near the volleyball court. The tee is across the field on a small hill near the corner of the building.
  Holes: 9
  DGCourseReview 4967
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• Lake Stevens Disc Golf Course - Lake Stevens, WA
  Address: Lake Stevens, WA 98258
  Holes: 19
  DGCourseReview 642
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• Lakewood King County Disc Golf Club
  Address: 11050 10th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98146
  Holes: 20
  DGCourseReview 4610
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• Tall Firs Disc Golf Course
  Address: 21650-, 21724 148th St SE, Monroe, WA 98272
  Holes: 18
  DGCourseReview 7072
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• Seward Park - Seattle, WA - temporary tournament course
  Winter temporary tournament course venue located on the Southwest side of Seward Park bordering Lake Washington.
  The course features relatively open lines and rolling terrain with wide fairways but punishing rough for those who get off course.
  Tournaments are usually held here in January or February. The 2011 PretzelBowl will be held here on February 26th.
  Holes: 15
  DGCourseReview 4294
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 FootGolf

• Crossroads Golf Course
  15801 NE 15th Ave. Bellevue
  (16 mi)
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• Jefferson Park Golf Club
  4101 Beacon Ave S Seattle
  (19 mi)
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• Plateau Golf Club
  25625 East Plateau Dr. Sammamish
  (20 mi)
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• Foster Golf Links
  13500 Interurban Ave S Tukwila
  (24 mi)
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• Gold Mountain Golf Course
  7263 W. Belfair Valley Road Bremerton
  (30 mi)
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 Miniatures Golf

• Family Fun Center - Edmonds
  Amusement Parks, Mini Golf, Batting Cages
  7212 220th St SW
  Edmonds, WA 98026
  (425) 774-4263
  Check Groupon for discounts
  $6.00 24 points

• Family Fun Center - Tukwila
  7300 Fun Center Way
  Tukwila, WA 98188
  (425) 228-7300
  Check Groupon for discounts
  $7.50 or 30 points

• Interbay Golf Center
  INTERBAY GOLF CENTER
  Phone (206) 285-2200 • Fax (206) 285-0239
  Adult   $9.00
  Junior (17 and under) $6.50

• Magnuson Park
  $5 Play All Day!

• Riverbend Golf Complex
  Can play at night
  2020 West Meeker St.
  Kent, WA 98032
  Cost: $6/Adult, $4.50/Child (17 and under)

• Rainbow Run at Willows Run
  Make sure to call ahead to ensure you can play as they often host private parties and corporate events.
  10402 Willows Rd N.E.
  Redmond, WA 98052
  Cost: $9/Adult, $6/Child (12 and under); before 11 a.m., $8/adult, $5/child.

GeoCaching

Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment.

Museum Outings:

• Pacific Science Center Field Trips
  A field trip to Pacific Science Center is a time-honored tradition for students of all ages. Ignite your students’ curiosity for science with a day of exploration and discovery at Pacific Science Center. Our hands-on exhibits and programs engage students of all ages and spark lifelong interest in science, math, engineering and technology. To learn more, download their Educator Guide. To book your field trip, call (206) 443-2925.
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• Pacific Science Center Overnighter
  Other Cub Scouts have done this in the past.
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• Flying Heritage Collection
  Paine Field
  3407 109th Street SW
  Everett, WA 98204
  (877) FHC-3404
  Discuss with Charter Rep - expert on artifacts and knows staff
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• The Museum Of Flight
  9404 East Marginal Way S
  Seattle, WA 98108
  Discuss with Charter Rep - member
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• Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour
  8415 Paine Field Blvd, Everett, WA 98275

• Living Computers
  Living Computers: Museum + Labs
  2245 First Avenue South
  Seattle, WA 98134
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• Hibulb Cultural Center and Natural History Preserve
  The Hibulb Cultural Center is approximately 23,000 square feet with a 50-acre natural history preserve. The interactive cultural center features a main exhibit, a temporary exhibit, two classrooms, a longhouse, a research library, and gift shop. It also features a fully certified collections and archaeological repository. It was the first Tribal facility certified by the state of Washington.
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• Tillicum Village
  Argosy Cruises has tours to Tillicum Village
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• Duwamish Longhouse & Cultural Center
  4705 W. Marginal Way SW
  Seattle, WA 98106
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• Burke Museum
  Rocks, Dinosaurs and Native Stuff
  17th Ave NE and NE 45th St.
  Seattle, WA
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• Wiki Museums in Washington

Library Outings:

• Sno-Isle Library Calendar
  Use the tools to limit the libraries you are willing to travel too and see what's going on.

  • Edmonds Library
    425-771-1933
    Manager: Richard Suico
    650 Main St, Edmonds, WA 98020-3056
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  • Lynnwood Library
    425-778-2148
    Library Manager: Michael Delury
    19200 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036-5617
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  • Mountlake Terrace Library
    425-776-8722
    Library Manager: Kristin Piepho
    23300 58th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043-4630
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  • Brier Library
    425-483-0888
    Library Manager: Sandra Beck
    23303 Brier Rd, Brier, WA 98036-8247
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  • Mill Creek Library
    425-337-4822
    Library Manager: Darlene Weber
    15429 Bothell Everett Hwy, Mill Creek, WA 98012-1212
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  • Ask Librarian to schedule a tour

• King County Library Events
  Use the tools to limit the libraries you are willing to travel too and see what's going on.

  • Richmond Beach
    19601 21st Avenue NW
    Shoreline WA 98177
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  • Shoreline
    345 NE 175th Street
    Shoreline WA 98155
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  • Lake Forest Park
    17171 Bothell Way NE
    Lake Forest Park WA 98155
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  • Kenmore
    6531 NE 181st Street
    Kenmore WA 98028
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  • Bothell
    18215 98th Avenue NE
    Bothell WA 98011
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  • Ask Librarian to schedule a tour

• Seattle Public Library Events
  Seattle is a bit further away than King and Sno-Isle libraries, but they have some great resources and events worth looking at.

  • Broadview Branch
    12755 Greenwood Ave. N.
    47.722998, -122.356002

  • Lake City Branch
    12501 28th Ave. N.E.
    47.719718, -122.298151

  • Northgate Branch
    10548 Fifth Ave. N.E.
    47.705990, -122.322843

  • Ask Librarian to schedule a tour

Cycling

• Bike Rodeo
  scouting.org Bike
  scoutingmagazine.org run-bike-rodeo-cub-scouts

• Interurban Trail

• Langus Riverfront Park

• Centennial Trail

• Burke-Gilman

• Sammamish River
  kingcounty.gov samm-river

• North Lynnwood Park - Lynnwood
  Spray park, play structure, climbing boulder, swings, grass play areas, trail, basketball, outdoor performance area, orienteering course, picnic shelters, restrooms, parking
  18510 44th Ave W
  0.5 Mile loop

• Pioneer Park - Lynnwood
  Play structure, tennis courts, loop trail, nature trail, picnic areas, forest, parking
  NO RESTROOM
  18400 36 th Ave W
  0.4 Mile loop

• Paramount School Park - Shoreline
  0.4 Mile loop paved
  Restrooms

Mountain Biking

• Redmond Bike Park
  The park is a one-block ride south of Hartman Park. Parking is available in Hartman Park by the ball fields on 172nd Ave. NE.

• Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Park
  BCT_DuthieHill_brochure.pdf

• Singletracks.com best_trails

Canoe, Kayak and Fishing Outings:

Paddle Boats are fantastic and there are many places to enjoy them locally.  For Cub Scouts, paddle sports should be performed in "flat water" environments.  You will also need a trained Safety Afloat Leader and follow the BSA Safety Guidelines. 

Note: Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs), also called life jackets and life vests, are not just for wearing in boats. You should wear a PFD anytime you’re around water, even if you are fishing on a dock.

Those not classified as a swimmer are limited to multiperson craft during outings or float trips on calm water with little likelihood of capsizing or falling overboard. They may operate a fixed-seat rowboat or pedal boat accompanied by a buddy who is a swimmer. They may paddle or ride in a canoe or other paddle craft with an adult swimmer skilled in that craft as a buddy. They may ride as part of a group on a motorboat or sailboat operated by a skilled adult.

• Green Lakee - Rentals available
  47.681486, -122.328790 Boathouse

• UW - fantastic Canoeing in Lilly Pad area.  Rentals available first come, first serve
  47.648452, -122.299928

• Mercer Slough Nature Park
  Boats can be rented at Enatai Beach Rental Boathouse and then paddled into Mercer Slough Nature Park
  3 Hour Tours Available
  47.582093, -122.186185
  47.579050, -122.197410 Rentals

• Whats Sup - Rentals and Tours
  The Park at Bothell Landing
  9919 NE 180th St,
  Bothell, WA 98011
  47.758232, -122.207332

• Martha Lake
  47.849967, -122.244899

• Lake Ballinger Park
  47.785070, -122.325993

• Stickney Lake
  47.875865, -122.254800

• Lake Serene
  47.871474, -122.290092

• Echo Lake
  green2.kingcounty.gov SiteID=10
  47.773020, -122.341429

• Bitter Lake
  47.724784, -122.349686

• Haller Lake
  47.719566, -122.335892

• Silver Lake
  47.889209, -122.207672
  47.893367, -122.213469

Other Outings:

• Pacific Science Center Scouts In The Wild
  Scouts in the Wild is an after-school and weekend program for groups of children in grades K-5 that can include scouts, campfire groups, homeschool cooperatives or even an informal group of friends. Program options are loosely based on a variety of badge requirements for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, but are fun and educational for any group interested in a guided hike through Mercer Slough Nature Park. All programs include a discussion of Leave No Trace guidelines and ways to be prepared for a hiking adventure.
  Cost: $125 for groups of up to 16 children ($110 for Pacific Science Center Members), or $200 for groups of 17-32 children ($180 for Pacific Science Center Members)
  POC: Nathan at 425 450-0207
  Booking: 206 443 2925
  2 hours all outside
  11AM or 2:30PM
  edprograms@pacsci.org
  47.595756, -122.183471

• Treasure Hunt - aka Geocaching
  scouting.org TreasureHunt

• S'mores Party
  Basically a day at the park with fire
  Local Packs have used Propane Powered campfires and torches to heat up marshmallows.
  scouting.org Smores

• Field Sports
  A day at the park, but with more organized sports and possibly water
  scouting.org FieldSports

• Washington Park Arboretum Tours
  Free Family Weekend Walks – Saturdays, January through November, 1-2:30pm: Bring the whole family for an hour and half themed walk.  We will stop along the way for games, hands-on activities and learning geared toward children (2-12 years old) and their caregivers. Tour groups gather in front of the Graham Visitors Center at 1:00pm, January through November. No preregistration necessary.

• Seattle Japanese Garden
  This outing more or less a hike, but in a wonderful serene place with Japanese landscaping, gardens and Koi fish.
  1075 Lake Washington Blvd EEd EE
  Seattle, Washington 98112
  47.628966, -122.296345

• Everett AquaSox Overnighter
  3802 Broadway Everett, WA 98201
  Phone: (425) 258-3673
  Email: kennyl@aquasox.com
  Fax: (425) 258-3675

• Rainy Day Activities
  Here is an old list of Activities which were mostly intended for preschool age kids, but some are still great for any aged kid, with or without rain.

Non BSA Approved Outings

Although these are arguably great outing options for boys, these are generally NOT authorized by the BSA and are not considered appropriate for Cub Scouts by the BSA.  You should NOT set these up as official Cub Scout outings or attend these outings in your Scout Uniform.  A few exceptions do exist, but you will still need prior approval from the Mount Baker Council.  Per BSA guidelines:

 Pointing any type of firearm or simulated firearm at any individual is unauthorized. Scout units may plan or participate in paintball, laser tag or similar events where participants shoot at targets that are neither living nor human representations. Units with council approval may participate in formally organized historical reenactment events, where firearms are used and intentionally aimed over the heads of the reenactment participants. The use of paintball guns, laser guns or similar devices may be utilized in target shooting events with council approval and following the Sweet 16 of BSA Safety. Council approval means the approval of the Scout Executive or his designee on a tour permit specifically outlining details of the event.

 Hunting is not an authorized Cub Scout or Boy Scout activity, although hunting safety is part of the program curriculum

• Wildlife Committee of Washington
  1031 228th St SW, Bothell, WA 98021
  Shooting ranges for firearms, Archery and air guns
  Firearms Safety Classes for children as young as 6
  47.793382, -122.246527

• Nock Point Archery
  22313 70th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
  $10 all day archery plus rentals
  Next Step Archery - Classes and Range
  Archery Tag
  47.796278, -122.327105

• Laser Tag Live
  Mobil Unit - basically supply equipment and guide sessions

• Nerf Gun War
  There is nothing in the world quite like a well executed Nerf Gun battle.  These are unfortunately not condoned by the BSA.
  Nerf Gun Game Rules - Sophisticated Do it yourself battles
  Discuss with Assistant Cubmaster to set up awesome event a Edmonds Gracie Barr Jujitsu
  Tag Zone
  605 S 223rd St, Des Moines, WA 98198
  47.401446, -122.326762

• Doodle Bug Sportz - Paint Gun arena
  3303 McDougall Ave
  Everett, WA 98201
  Low Impact Paintball options for young kids and a Kid's Day each month
  47.973579, -122.199486

• Anything Motorized
  Basically, anything motorized is not considered appropriate for Cub Scouts
  Motorbikes, Motorized Karts, Snowmobiles, and Motorized Watercraft are all big NO NOs.

• Adventura - Adventure Park
  14300 Northeast 145th St Woodinville, WA 98072
  Phone: 1-866-981-8865 xt1
  The BSA feels that adventure parks are for Boys Scouts and Venturers only

Rock Climbing

• REI - Alderwood Mall
  Retail chain carrying gear, apparel & footwear for a wide range of outdoor & fitness activities.
  Alderwood Mall
  Lynnwood, WA
  (425) 640-6200
  47.830393, -122.273227

• Elevate Climbing Walls
  Wall Builders
  6520 212th ST SW
  Suite 204
  Lynnwood, WA 98036
  (425) 366-8044
  47.806500, -122.321205

• Dale Turner Family YMCA
  19290 Aurora Ave N., Shoreline
  WA 98133
  206-363-0446
  47.769304, -122.345351

• Traxx Indoor Raceway Climbing Gym
  24 foot high wall located at family center. Has 5 top ropes. Climbers are strapped into a state of the art safety belay system which makes rappelling down lots of fun. Groups can hold timed competitions and candy dashes on the wall.4329 Chennault Beach Road, Mukilteo, Washington 98275
  (425) 493-8729
  47.898639, -122.293549

• Stone Gardens Seattle
  Huge rock-climbing center with a weight room & various courses emphasizing bouldering & top roping.
  2839 NW Market St., Seattle, Washington 98107
  (206) 781-9828
  47.668103, -122.395286

• Summit Everett
  Full service climbing center with over 9,000 square feet of bouldering, top rope and lead climbing. The roped climbing walls our 28 feet tall with two lead climbing walls and a 65 foot long roof. The bouldering walls are 12 feet tall. There is a weight room and event room for group events, classes and meetings.
  2820 Rucker Ave, Everett, WA 98021
  425-349-0131
  47.979911, -122.211919

• Stone Gardens Bellevue
  All-ages rock-climbing gym with classes & pro shop offering 40-ft. walls, bouldering & a kids' area.
  Crossroads Bellevue
  Bellevue, WA
  (425) 644-2445
  47.619845, -122.128687

• Indoor Climbing Center UW at the University of Washington
  Crags Climbing Center Information - open to UW students, faculty and family only
  3924 Montlake Ave NE, Seattle, Washington 98195
  (206) 616-7229
  47.654065, -122.301923

• Outdoor Husky Climbing Rock at the University of Washington
  47.648098, -122.301295

• Marymoor Park
  Artificial Climbing Wall. Made of cement Slabs and brick walls with inset holds. All types of climbing available. Bouldering and lead climbing is popular. Good place to teach beginners the basics of lead climbing. Parking cost $1.00 a day, and they will give tickets on occasion at $30.00 a pop
  East Lake Sammamish Trail, Redmond, WA 98052
  47.664303, -122.111467

• Vertical World Seattle
  This was the first climbing gym in America in 1987. They originally opened on Elliott Ave in Seattle with rocks glued to plywood panels (climbing holds and wall construction techniques had not yet been invented). Today they continue to provide open climbing, and climbing programs for youth and adults.
  2330 W Commodore Way Seattle, WA 98199
  (206) 283-4497
  47.661055, -122.386638

• Vertical World Redmond
  Accommodate a variety of custom group climbing needs, including: birthday parties, school and church groups, corporate events, private parties, and youth camps.
  15036-B NE 95 St., Redmond, Washington 98052
  (425) 881-8826
  47.687626, -122.140193

• Seattle Bouldering Project
  900 Poplar Pl S, Seattle, Washington 98144
  (206) 299-2300
  47.593640, -122.310954

• REI- Seattle Flagship Store
  Retail chain carrying gear, apparel & footwear for a wide range of outdoor & fitness activities.
  222 Yale Ave. North, Seattle, Washington 98109-5429
  (206) 223-1944
  47.619915, -122.329432

• Seattle Magnusson Park Wall
  Seattle Mountaineers
  The Seattle Mountaineers have several climbing walls.  Anyone may use the climbing wall and boulder in the South Climbing Plaza at thier Seattle Program Center in Magnuson Park. The South Climbing Plaza may be reserved for exclusive use, so please check the calendar for availability. Rules for using this facility are online and posted in the plaza. No gear is provided, so bring your own!
  To reserve the South Climbing Plaza for a non-Mountaineers event, please contact Magnuson Park directly.
  7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, Washington 98115
  47.684959, -122.263830

• South Bellevue Community Center
  14509 SE Newport Way
  (425) 452-4240
  47.569002, -122.145724

When these field trips are coordinated with the required and elective adventures, they can help bring learning to life by allowing boys to experience firsthand the things they have been learning about. Most adventures will include opportunities for a den outing that may fulfill part of an advancement requirement.

 A well-planned den outing will benefit everyone involved, providing an opportunity for boys and adults to acquire new interests and knowledge; develop a deeper understanding of and respect for other people; reinforce their attitudes of good citizenship, such as courtesy and kindness; and have fun.

Planning Field Trips and Excursions

When planning a trip or excursion for your den or pack, keep the following guidelines in mind:

• Make sure that all activities are age-appropriate. Especially for pack excursions, which include boys of various ages, make sure there's something that appeals to everyone.

• While it's OK to include some activities just for the fun of it, make sure the featured event of an excursion relates to the adventure theme.

• Refer to the Guide to Safe Scouting to ensure that all activities are conducted in a safe manner.

• Be sure to file the proper forms and permits. A tour plan is recommended whenever the den travels to a place other than its regular meeting place (even for short in-town trips) and an informed consent form (permission slip) should be signed by the parent or guardian of every boy.