2019-2020 Adventurer Club Calendar
September - ButterfliesWHEN: Sunday, September 22 at 2 PM WHERE: Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23228 HOW MUCH: See ADMISSIONS page WHAT: Meet at the Visitor's Center. Then we will see the Butterflies LIVE exhibit. Then we will go to the children's garden to play - lots of things to do... climbing tree, playhouses, sand pit, building blocks, etc. BADGES: Insects (LL), Butterfly (BB), Flowers (BB) OCTOBER - ZooWHEN: Monday, October 7 at 9:30 AM WHERE: Metro Richmond Zoo, 8300 Beaver Bridge RD, Moseley, Va 23120 HOW MUCH: See ADMISSIONS page WHAT: Meet by the bathrooms after you gain admission. We will start at the outdoor aviary and follow the main walkway by prairie dogs, monkeys, cheetah, birds, zebras, budgies, camels, stop at the playground (and sky-lift). Those who want can take a train ride or see the penguins and otters. We will follow that bend around to the hippos, which starts the walk back to the entrance. BADGES: Zoo Animals (LL), Animals (EB), Saving Animals (B) November - Fall FestivalWHEN: Sunday, November 3 from 1 to 4 PM
WHERE: Courthouse RD SDA Church, 530 Courthouse RD, Richmond, VA 23236 HOW MUCH: Free WHAT: Celebrate the fall season with your family at the annual Fall Festival! Launch pumpkins, pet the farm animals, jump in the bounce house, play games, eat fun fall food. Great fun for whole family! BADGES: Seasons (SB) November - HikeWHEN: Sunday, November 10 at 10:00 AM
WHERE: Pocahontas State Park, 10301 State Park RD, Chesterfield, VA 23832 HOW MUCH: free WHAT: Meet at the Nature Center for an hour-long ranger-led hike in the woods. Learn about hiking safety and discover all the hidden critters lurking around. NOTE: Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes. BADGE: Outdoor Explorer (HH) November - Nursing HomeWHEN: Sabbath, November 23 @ 1:30-3 PM WHERE: The Laurels of Willow Creek, 11611 Robious RD, Midlothian, VA 23113 WHAT: Visit the nursing home residents with Courthouse Adventure Club. Sing Jesus Loves Me and This Little Light of Mine. Say hello, share hand-drawn pictures! For exact lyrics we will sing, please visit the NURSING HOME VISIT page. NOTE: Bring hand-drawn pictures to hand out. BADGES: Acts of Kindness (SB), Caring Friend (HH) December - ChristmasWHEN: Saturday, December 7 at 5-7 PM WHERE: Courthouse RD SDA Church, 530 Courthouse RD, Richmond, VA 23236 WHAT: Christmas Party with Courthouse Adventure Club! NOTE: Bring canned goods to donate to local pantry. |
January - Read to RoverWHEN: Sunday, January 12 at 2 PM WHERE: Patterson AVE SDA Church fellowship hall, 3901 Patterson AVE, Richmond, VA 23221 HOW MUCH: Free WHAT: Children get to spend an hour reading to trained therapy dogs. NOTE: Please bring a bag of books!!! BADGES: Reading 1 (BB), Reading 2 (SB), Reading 3 (B), Reading 4 (HH) February - Jump!WHEN: Sunday, February 16 at 12 PM
WHERE: Skyzone HOW MUCH: See ADMISSIONS page WHAT: Join Courthouse Adventurer Club and jump as a family on this giant network of trampolines! NOTE: Bring socks with sticky feet pads OR buy them there. February - Science MuseumWHEN: Sunday, February 23 at 2 PM WHERE: Science Museum of VA, 2500 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220 HOW MUCH: See ADMISSIONS page WHAT: There are so many fun interactive learning stations at the science museum. For those who want to stay a bit longer, we will stay and watch a DOME presentation. BADGES: Stars (LL), Jesus' Star (EB), Astronomer (B) March - Nature CenterWHEN: Sunday, March 29 at 2 PM WHERE: Three Lakes Park Nature Center, 400 Sausiluta DR, Henrico, VA 23227 HOW MUCH: Free WHAT: Explore our local fresh water wildlife at the nature center. See up close fish and turtles through an underwater lake view. Then play outside at the playground. BADGES: Bodies of Water (LL), Animal Homes (EB), Fish (BB), Friend of Nature (SB) April - Kid QuestWHEN: Sunday, April 19, at 2 PM WHERE: Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23228 HOW MUCH: See ADMISSIONS page WHAT: Meet at the Visitor's Center. Then we will do the Kid Quest scavenger hunt activity in the gardens. Afterwards, we will go to the children's garden to play - lots of things to do... climbing tree, playhouses, sand pit, building blocks, etc. NOTE: I have guest passes for 3 other adults and 7 children --- RSVP first to take advantage. BADGES: Scavenger Hunt (EB), Flowers (BB), Spotter (BB) May - Farm AnimalsWHEN: Sunday, May 17 at 2 PM WHERE: Maymont Children's Farm, 1000 Spottswood RD, Richmond, VA 23220 HOW MUCH: Bring $1 worth of quarters to get food to feed the animals WHAT: Visit the animals at the farm. You can feed and pet them. Then play on the stump play set and go for a walk or a roll down the hill! BADGE: Friend of Animals (BB) |
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