Summer 2020 Update: Given the circumstances, Earth Native Wilderness has canceled day camps at McKinney Falls State Park for the weeks of June 1-5 and June 8-12, as well as their Wildlife Summer Camp at the Bastrop Campus. At this time they have also paused all new summer camp enrollments. Please see to their Summer Camp Update page for more information on the status of camps.
This summer, let the kids explore the outdoors, connect with nature, and have a blast at camp! Earth Native Wilderness School offers both day camps and overnight camps that celebrates children’s enthusiasm for play and adventure in the great outdoors. Earth Native taps into a child’s passions for learning through play that leads to long-term connections to the great outdoors. Plus, you can bet that kids will have so much fun!
Earth Native offers three nature themed day camps for ages 3.5-12 at McKinney Falls State Park. Most day camps run from 9am-3pm (with an option for extended care). Choose from the popular Bushcraft Survival Camp (ages 8-12), our super fun Nature Quest Camp (ages 6-10) or for your little ones our Forest Explorers Camp (ages 3.5-5).
New for 2020, they also have fun-filled nature day camps at the Bastrop Campus, a beautiful, wooded 24 acre campus 20 minutes east of Austin in the Bastrop/Cedar Creek area. Here, kids can try the Wilderness Overnight Camp (ages 9-12) or the Teen Wilderness Overnight Camp (ages 13-16). Read on for descriptions of each camp below, and click here to register your campers!
Check out these fun day camp options at McKinney Falls State Park:
— Nature Quest Camp! (ages 6-10)
Nature Quest Camp has been one of the most popular summer camps for over 9 years. Skilled naturalist instructors will lead your children on daily explorations of the natural world. At Earth Native we see incredible value in time spent in nature and want to share some adventures with your kids. From vivid stories by instructors to expertly crafted nature and awareness games to grand hikes and adventures along Onion Creek, there is never a dull moment.
–> Bushcraft Survival Camp! (ages 8-12)
Who doesn’t want to know how to rub sticks together to make fire, how to make rope from plant fibers, navigate wild landscapes without fear of getting lost, what plants you can eat and which ones make good medicine, and how to build fun and effective shelters in the woods? Your child will learn all of this and so much more in Bushcraft Survival Skills day camp! Your kids will leave this camp more confident exploring the outdoors and with awesome and unique skills and knowledge that will give them added confidence while exploring outside.
–> Nature Explorers – Preschool Day Camp! (ages 3.5 – 5)
Does your preschooler love playing outside? They can track animals, munch on wild edibles, and call out at circling hawks this summer. Each day will include a sharing circle, story, and time to hike and explore. They’ll use developmentally appropriate games and activities to enrich learning about the day’s theme. From frog eggs to fox tails, they’ll be having fun and making new connections with every step. Your child will walk away with knowledge about local flora and fauna, new friendships, and an inspired sense of connection to nature!
Check out an Overnight Camp option in Bastrop:
–> Wilderness Skills Overnight Camp (ages 9-12 OR for teens 13-16)
Give your child the ultimate adventure this summer with Wilderness Skills overnight camp. Guided by expert outdoor instructors, your child will learn some awe-inspiring outdoor survival skills and gain a new way to connect to the natural world. The kids will learn to build their own shelters, to source materials from the landscape to aid in their quest for greater self-reliance, and how to use problem solving to create and use tools gathered from the landscape, all while increasing their connection to the world around them.
–> More Info & Online Registration: Visit the Earth Native Wilderness School website to learn much more about each camp and to sign up for a summer of fun adventures!
