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at camp tonkawa outdoor learning center
Bring your school class, homeschool co-op, or scout troop for a customized, hands-on outdoor excursion! Choose from 9 different specialized curriculums designed to make your studies come alive in the woods.
custom dates
Call to schedule
5.5 hours
Includes lunch break
$15 to $35
Huge group discounts
grades 2 to 8
Tailored curriculum
field trip details:
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VOLUME DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE!
Choose one of these science-focused programs for your field trip:
TEXAS WILDLIFE / SEASONAL NATURE AWARENESS
Immerse students in the woods to learn the symbols of our state! We cover the Armadillo (Mammal), Mockingbird (Bird), Pecan (Tree), Bluebonnet (Flower), Monarch (Insect), and Turtle (Reptile).
BIRDS, BIRDS, BIRDS!
Ornithology from a Naturalist’s viewpoint. Learn characteristics, migration flyways, bird calls, and how beaks are designed for specific diets.
WONDERS OF WATER
*Best during warmer months. Look at wildlife that lives around water (amphibians, fish, insects) and engage in fun water cycle activities. (Kayaking/Canoeing available as an add-on).
HABITAT STUDY
Choose a specific habitat (Pond, Tundra, Prairies, Mountains, or Caves). We teach about that ecosystem using journaling, games, and crafts!
Choose one of these hands-on historical or survival programs for your field trip:
NATIVE AMERICAN INDIANS ($35 PREMIUM TICKET)
Learn about the Tonkawa and Plains Indians. Topics include Tipi housing, hunting/fishing techniques, hide tanning, native drumming, sign language, and the Thanksgiving Address.
WILDERNESS SURVIVAL ($35 PREMIUM TICKET)
Learn the sacred order of survival: Shelter, Water, Fire, and Food. Activities include debris shelters, water purification, fire building, and primitive hunting.
BASIC CAMPING SKILLS
Get ready for a camping trip! Learn tent setup, packing supplies, knife safety (butter knives/soap for young kids), knots/lashings, basic first aid, and Leave No Trace.
Choose one of these creative or conservation-based programs for your field trip:
NATURE IN ART
See how famous artists portrayed nature! We study Trees (Klimt, Rosseau), Birds (Audubon), Skulls (O’Keeffe), Photos (Ansel Adams), Prints (Hokusai), and Journaling (Lewis & Clark). Includes small art projects in the woods.
ARBOR FAY ACTIVITIES
Thanksgiving to the Trees! Learn Arbor Day history, the "Hug a Tree" survival technique, how to age/measure trees, and actually participate in a live tree planting.
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