Lake Discovery Days
Thursday, June 24 – Boating Safety
Wednesday, July 15 – Does It Float?
Thursday, August 19 – Raingutter Regatta
1:00pm -2:30pm
Let’s build, paddle, and play!
Cost
FREE WITH ADMISSION
Elementary Grades K-5th
Registration not required but encouraged
STORY HOUR
Join us for a story or two and a craft with our friends from the Moultonborough Public Library.
This is a drop in program, no registration required.
Time: 11am – 12pm
Thursday, June 12
Thursday, July 9
Thursday, August 6
Thursday, September 10
CHILDREN’S BOOK SIGNING WITH KAREL HAYES AND ANDY OPEL
JOIN US ON SATURDAY, JULY 25
11AM TO 1PM
A visit from the award-winning author illustrator team and runner up winner at the 2024 New England Book Festival! Together Andy and Karel have written and illustrated delightful children’s books about life on Winnipesaukee. Books include The Witches: A Winnipesaukee Adventure, The Weirs, The Bobhouse: A Winnipesaukee Christmas Story and The Westwind.
Karel Hayes has written and illustrated twelve books and illustrated over twenty-eight books. Hayes and her son John Gorey have created murals in New Hampshire for: the Moultonborough, Conway, and Madison Libraries, also the Pine Tree Elementary School in Conway and the Carpenter School in Wolfeboro and most recently New London Hospital’s Pediatric Department.
Andy Opel and his family have been coming to the Lake Winnipesaukee for five generations. He is a writer, filmmaker and musician who teaches documentary video production and environmental communication at Florida State University.
JUST A FEW OF THE TITLES BY THE AUTHORS/ILLUSTRATOR.
MEET SKIPPER
My River Otter Guide to Adventure
Hi there! I’m Skipper, the official mascot of the New Hampshire Boat Museum! I’m a cheerful river otter who loves boats, splashing in the lake, and helping kids explore the world around them. You’ll spot me right away—I’m the one wearing a bright captain’s hat and a big friendly smile.
Who Am I?
I grew up along the lakes of New Hampshire, where I learned all about boats, paddling, and water safety. I’m curious, brave, and always ready to try something new. I believe every kid can be a great explorer with a little practice and a lot of imagination.
What I Love
Junior Skipper’s Lake Discovery Days have been generously sponsored by:
The Lakes Region of New Hampshire has over 273 lakes and ponds.
“This is the most fun I had all summer”
— Evan, Lake Discovery participant—
