Vacation Week Activities (partial listing)

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Please check the Moose Report upon check-in for all Activities

Monday, February 16th, 2009

9:00am Day Break Update at Pollard Brook (FREE EVENT)
Join our Adventure Concierges for a fun and informational gathering where we will update you on all of our activities, local events and answer any and all questions you may have! Complimentary donuts and juice!

10:30am Snow Shoe Tour to The Basin ($15 per pair rental fee– No Transportation Cost)
We will meet downstairs at the Recreation Desk to set you up with your snowshoes and poles if you prefer. We will then take the van to The Basin located off I93. 1 mile, best trip for beginners. This trip is weather permitting.

3:00pm Make your own Sand Art ($2-6 depending on size) at POLLARD BROOK
Create your own colorful masterpiece! We have large, medium, and small bottles, and necklaces which will hold your sand. Try to make different designs, and see how creative you can be!

7:00pm S’Mores by the Campfire at SOUTH MOUNTAIN (FREE EVENT!)
Children and adults are invited to the fire pit by the pool at South Mountain to enjoy a social gathering around the campfire. We provide the supplies to make your own s’mores. Event will run approximately 2 hours.

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009
10:00am Sledding @ Recreation Center (FREE EVENT)
Join us on a short trip over to the local recreation center located in Forrest Ridge. This trip will last about 2 hours.

12:30pm Gifts in a Jar ($5 per Jar)
Choose between making a layered chocolate brownie mix, spiral festive soup mix, or even bring home a special treat for your four legged friends with our layered dog biscuit mix! Create this special treat as a great gift idea!

1:00pm Snowmobile Tour ($ 99 per sled per two people)
Join us as we head out with Sled Ventures on a guided snowmobile caravan tour. We will head up to Bog Pond and follow the power lines trail. We will stop at several scenic vistas and see where the Moose spend the Winter. Trip will last approximately 2-3 hours. Snowmobile suits and helmets will be provided. This is a great trip for beginners and intermediate riders.

5:00pm Wine and Cheese Social (FREE EVENT)
Guests are invited to gather in the main lobby area at Pollard Brook to enjoy a wide variety of select cheeses and wine. Event will run approximately 1 hour.

7:00pm Mo The Clown—a white face clown living in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. ($15 per person)
Mo is an entertaining, award winning balloon twister, creating a myriad of balloon sculptures for children of ALL ages. Mo's irrepressible personality and tireless balloon buffoonery create an enjoyable experience. He believes that fun is meant to be practiced and a good time should be had by all. Participants will receive 90 minutes of balloon twisting instruction and will learn how to make a guitar, hearts, and dogs. You will also take home 150 different types of balloons and a balloon pump.

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

11:00am Snow Shoe Tour to Sabbaday Falls ($15 rental fee per pair– No Transportation Cost)
We will meet downstairs at the Recreation Desk to set you up with your snowshoes and poles if you prefer. We will head over the Kancamangus Highway to Sabbaday Falls which has a beautiful three tiered waterfall.

1:00pm Make your own Moose Cookies ($2 per 4 cookies)
Bring the children down or the entire family to make very unique and easy Moose Cookies using Nutter Butter cookies, pretzels, frosting, chocolate chips and M&Ms. A great afternoon treat!

7:00pm Bingo At Pollard Brook (Entry fee: 1$ per card)
Event will be held in the Fun Factory at Pollard Brook. One dollar per card is required as an entry fee. Bring a friend or the entire family, but don’t miss out on all the fun! This is the chance to show us your skills!


Thursday, February 19th, 2009

9:00am Snowmobile Tour ($ 99 per sled per two people)
Join us as we head out with Sled Ventures on a guided snowmobile caravan tour. We will head up to Bog Pond and follow the power lines trail. We will stop at several scenic vistas and see where the Moose spend the Winter. Trip will last approximately 2-3 hours. Snowmobile suits and helmets will be provided.

12:00pm Design your own ceramic Piggy Bank ($3 per piggy bank)
A great opportunity for the children to be creative in designing and painting their very own piggy bank. Its never to early to teach your children how to save money! Great for all ages!
1:00pm Window Clings (FREE EVENT)
Create snowflakes or other holiday designs using puff paint that when dry, you can stick to your windows for a lovely holiday decoration!

2:00pm Build your own Wee Little Leprechaun (FREE EVENT)
Even if you can’t catch a leprechaun this March, you can still make one! We will use toilet paper rolls, green foam and pipe cleaners. Don’t miss out on the fun!

2:00pm BEAR AND MOOSE at the Rock’s Estate($20 per person)
Discover the wildlife of Northern New Hampshire with outdoor enthusiast Nigel Manley. Nigel has worked for the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests last 20 years and has spent hours observing animals and birds in his backyard. Come discover secrets of the natural world with hands on exhibits including antlers, pelts and skulls while enjoying intriguing educational facts about the animals in New Hampshire. We will also take a snow shoe hike into the forest to see what animal tracks we can find. $20 per person includes snowshoes. Must have a minimum of 10 people to go.

7:00pm Teddy Bear Picnic (FREE EVENT)
Bring the kids down to the main lobby in their favorite pajamas and don’t forget your teddy bear! We will vote on three children’s books to read and provide free popcorn for all!

Friday, February 20th, 2009

10:00am Snow Shoe Tour to Lonesome Lake ($15 per pair rental fee– No Transportation Cost)
We will meet downstairs at the Recreation Desk to set you up with your snowshoes and poles if you prefer. We will then take the van to The Basin located off I93. 3 miles round trip For ADVANCED SNOWSHOERS. This trip is weather permitting.

1:00pm Build and Paint your own Birdhouse ($5 per birdhouse)
Join us in the fun factory to build your very own birdhouse. Each participant will receive a birdhouse kit, which we will walk you through how to assemble it. Then you will have the opportunity to paint and decorate!
3:00pm Plaster of Paris ($5 per mold)
Come down to the fun factory and make a hand print or footprint in a plaster mold. Once dry, you can paint, or decorate your mold however you would like! A great vacation keepsake!
5-8:00pm Meet and Greet with our Adventure Concierge, Eric Pyra At South Mountain
At South Mountain you will have a great opportunity to ask Eric all about what you need to know on your vacation! He will give you great ideas for day trips and children’s activities. Don’t miss out on this!

Saturday, February 21st, 2009

8:00am Yoga with Sue at Pollard Brook ($5 cash only)
Take some time for yourself and indulge in this one hour beginners yoga class.

10:00am Toddler Paint Hour at Pollard Brook( FREE EVENT)
Bring the kids to the fun factory for a chance for them to meet other children and finger paint or paint a picture to bring home! This event geared for children ages 1-6,older children are welcome to join in the fun!

11:00am MO THE CLOWN ($15 per person)
Mo is an entertaining, award winning balloon twister, creating a myriad of balloon sculptures for children of ALL ages. Mo's irrepressible personality and tireless balloon buffoonery create an enjoyable experience. He believes that fun is meant to be practiced and a good time should be had by all. Participants will receive 90 minutes of balloon twisting instruction and will learn how to make a guitar, hearts, and dogs. You will also take home 150 different types of balloons and a balloon pump.

1:00pm Snow Shoe Tour to Loon Mountain ($15 per pair rental fee– No Transportation Cost)
We will meet downstairs at the Recreation Desk to set you up with your snowshoes and poles if you prefer. We will follow the bike path across Rt.112 and next to the Pemi River until we get to the Loon Mountain Parking Lot. This trip is about 2.5 miles round trip. This event is weather permitting.

4:30pm Bingo At South Mountain (Entry fee: 1$ per card)
Event will be held in the Fun Factory at Pollard Brook. One dollar per card is required as an entry fee. Bring a friend or the entire family, but don’t miss out on all the fun! This is the chance to show us your skills!

5:00pm Design your own Sand Art At South Mountain ($2-6 depending on size)
Create your own colorful masterpiece! We have large, medium, and small bottles, and necklaces which will hold your sand. Try to make different designs, and see how creative you can be!

Balloon Twisting 101

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make a guitar or a fishing pole out of balloons, then this is the right thing for you.? On Tuesday Feb. 17 at 7:00 PM and on Saturday Feb. 21 at 11 AM we will be offering a Balloon Twisting class with Mo the Clown as your teacher. Mo is a Professional Clown and Master Balloon Twister. If you have been to the area before you may have seen Mo around at different events. Mo The Clown—a white face clown living in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

Mo is an entertaining, award winning balloon twister, creating a myriad of balloon sculptures for children of ALL ages. Mo's irrepressible personality and tireless balloon buffoonery create an enjoyable experience. He believes that fun is meant to be practiced and a good time should be had by all. Participants will receive 90 minutes of balloon twisting instruction and will learn how to make a guitar, hearts, and dogs. You will also take home 150 different types of balloons and a balloon pump. There is limited space available for each class and advance sign up is recommended. Please contact the Adventure Concierge if you are interested in signing up. Cost of the course is $15 per person.

Snowmobile Tours

A new tour we have started this year is guided Snowmobile Tours. They have turned out to be a great success. They have been such a success that we offer them 2 days a week. We go on Tuesday at 1:00PM and again on Thursday at 9:00AM. If you are interested in going on this trip, please contact me as I can sign you up in advance. If our scheduled days do not fit into your schedule, I am able to get you out when it is convenient for you, just shoot me an email or give me a call.

The tours cover approx 20 miles and last about 2-2.5 hours. This tour is an excellent opportunity for someone who has wanted to snowmobile but didn't feel comfortable. We go in a group setting and the guides never go faster than you are comfortable with. The company that we use provides Helmets, Snow Suits, and Boots. You can go out as either a single sled or a double sled.

We start out with a couple of road crossings and within minutes we are off on the trail heading up to Bog Pond. Along the way after about 4 miles we stop at a scenic over look and just enjoy the scenery or play around in the snow:

After we stop here we continue on to Bog Pond. Up here is a large open area where we get to play a little and open it up a little bit. If you have a passenger that was reluctant to drive this is the perfect place for them to try out driving the sleds on their own.

After we spend a little while up here we head back the same way, but make a turn and go out to the Power Line trail. It is this area that I found my Moose Antlers:We usually stop along the power line and look for animal (Moose) tracks in the snow. The Power Lines will also give you a great view looking back into Lincoln and at Loon Mountain/South Peak:

After following the Power Lines for a bit we head down the Half Track Trail which is a fun downhill ride. We then cruise along Corridor 14 and head back to the rental office. The trip is priced very reasonable. Please check your Moose report upon check in or call me for more details.

Snowshoe Tours & Rentals

We are currently running 3 different snowshoe tours a week, Monday, Wednesday & Saturday.

On Mondays we will go to either Lincoln Woods along the Kancamagus Highway or the Basin at Franconia Notch State Park. Both of these options offer picturesque scenery and relatively flat terrain.

On Wednesday we will go to either the Flume Gorge or Basin at Franconia Notch State Park or Sabbaday Falls which is located along the Kancamagus Highway. The Flume Gorge is probably the hardest trip that we offer as it involves uphill and down hill climbing and covers approx 2.5 miles. Here are some pictures of the scenery inside the Flume. If you have been here in the Summer, it is a completely different experience in the Winter as the Rock Walls are covered with ice, and is a popular place for Ice Climbing as is seen in the picture below..

If you have been here in the Summer there is a Boardwalk that you walk along, well in Winter you can only go so far until you reach the end of the line:

Here are 2 other pictures from the Flume Gorge: