Tower House History & Field Day

Picnic and play outside the Camden House! During this Saturdays drop-in program, Interpretation Volunteer Jerry Gordon can answer your questions and give you a history tour. You can also borrow and use any of the games and books listed below during this four-hour period. Don't forget to splash around in the creeks, and finally, self-guided walking tours and a children's scavenger hunt with sticker prize are also available.

 

This is great recreational opportunity for families with children, youth play dates, or even couples dates.

 

BOARDGAMES (National Park System themed)...

Jenga

45-piece puzzle

Yahtzee

Checkers

Scrabble

Monopoly

Playing Cards

FIELD GAMES...

Croquet

Velcro ball and catch

 

CHILDREN'S BOOKS. ..

Lifetimes, by David L. Rice

Whose Butt? By Stan Tekiela

Sophie's Night Sky Adventure, by Jonathon Poppele

The Earth Book, by Todd Parr

Run Salmon Run, By Bobs & LoLo

Let's Go Fishing, by Joshua Mutters & Gabby Correia

Buck Wilder's Small Twig Hiking & Camping Guide, by Tim Smith

Salmon Forest, by David Suzuki

Ringtail: Miner's Cat, by Joyce Markovics

The Singer in the Stream, Katherine Hocker & Mary Wilson

The Magic & Mystery of Trees, by Jen Green

Hidden Critters, by Stan Tekiela

 

Note that this drop-in program is cancelled during stormy weather or when Jerry is on vacation. To confirm this program on the Saturday you are interested, email us at whis_information@nps.gov or call the Visitor Center at 530-246-1225.