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CLUB PROGRAMS 206.464.3060 • clubprograms@wac.net Queen of Seattle Paddle-Wheeler Friday, August 10 Relive the Alaska-Yukon Gold Rush, when fortune-seekers journeyed from Seattle to the Klondike and paddle-wheelers plied the waters of the Yukon River. As you embark from South Lake Union, a crew dressed in 1890s costume will welcome you aboard the largest steam-powered paddle-wheeler west of the Mississippi. Blending the past and present, your two-hour narrated adventure will include fun and historical information about this critical period in Seattle's history. It also includes a live "Klondike Cabaret Show" and steam calliope music. Sights include houseboat communities; Fishermen's Terminal; the historic Fremont and Ballard neighborhoods; Hiram M. Chittenden Locks; and panoramic views of the moun- tains, the Space Needle and downtown Seattle. Your choice of casual lunch is includ- ed. Cash bar available. Transportation to South Lake Union not included. 11 am–1 pm; $55 adults, $35 (ages 5–12), $15 (under 5); cancel by July 20 Washington Park Arboretum—to name only a few—help make up the Olmsteds' West Coast legacy. Think of them as West Coast cousins to Olmsted-designed Central Park. We invite you to come explore the legacy of the Olmsteds and to visit three of the more than 35 parks they designed for Seattle more than a century ago. Our tour guide will be Joan Hockaday, Olmsted champion, author of "Greenscapes, Olmsted's Pacific Northwest," and a WAC member. Between destinations, Joan will share her vast knowledge of the Olmsteds and their legacy. The tour, which begins at the WAC, includes a private motor coach and stops at Volunteer Park, the University of Washington (the site of the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition), and Seward Park. Upon return to the WAC, you'll receive an autographed copy of Joan's book. This event includes an author- narrated tour, round-trip motor coach from the WAC, picnic lunch and auto- graphed book. Box lunches include your choice of Greek salad, chicken Caesar salad, turkey and Swiss sandwich on wheat, or a veggie wrap—plus apple, bottled water, chips and cookie. 10 am–2 pm; $62; cancel by September 7 NEW Northwest Trek Saturday, September 22 Calling all party animals. We're loading up the coach and heading south to visit the real deal at Northwest Trek, a huge wildlife park near Eatonville, where you'll see ani- mals galore in their natural habitat. Enjoy a 50-minute guided tour to view bison, elk, moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goats and deer from the comfort of heated and enclosed trams. The tour winds through 435 acres of free-range meadows, woods and lakes filled with wildlife native to the Pacific Northwest. A knowledgeable and friendly naturalist narrates the tour with fun animal facts and interesting stories about the park. Next, lunch on your own at the Forest Café, a casual eatery offering burgers, salads, sandwiches and kids meals with healthy options at reasonable prices. Then explore more of the park with a self- guided walking tour of the animal exhibits, much like a conventional zoo, where you'll see species including the American black bear, bald eagle, bobcat, gray wolf, red fox, skunk, beaver and many more. Besides ani- mals, there are also enjoyable nature trails with labeled identification of native plant life. The park also has an interactive dis- covery center, a replica of an old trapper's cabin, a theater with a video presentation on the history of the park, and a gift shop. Scheduled animal encounters with keepers also allow you to get up-close and personal with select animals. Daytrip includes bever- ages and breakfast pastries at the WAC, motor coach, park admission and tram ride. 9:15 am–3:30 pm; $55 adults, $49 ages 5–12, $45 seniors 65+ and tots ages 3–4; cancel by September 12 FAMILY ACTIVITIES Babysitter Training Wednesday, July 11 Want to become a great, confident and reliable babysitter? The WAC's Babysitter Training course teaches preteens and teens what they need to know—and what every parent hopes for in a responsible babysit- ter. The American Red Cross teaches potential babysitters the knowledge and confidence needed to care for infants and school-aged children. This comprehensive six-and-a-half-hour course combines videos, activities, hands-on training and discussion for a complete learning experi- ence. Learn how to respond to emergencies and illness with first aid, make decisions under pressure, communicate with skill, feed and manage young children, and diaper and care for infants. Tips on how to start your own babysitting business will also be discussed. Upon completion of this class you'll be able to hit the ground run- ning. Each student will receive a babysitter's JULY 2012 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | 37