Camp Tonkawa | Summer Camp & Outdoor Learning TX

field trips

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

Schedule & Pricing Options

field trip details:

Dates: Call (940) 440-8382 to schedule!
Time Length: 5 hours of camp activities + a 30 minute lunch break.
Target Audience: Programs are primarily geared for 2nd through 8th grades.

base pricing:

Standard Camps: $25 / person
Premium Camps: $35 / person (Wilderness Survival & Native American Indian Camps only)

VOLUME DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE!

Large Groups (35-59 students): Drops to $20 / person!
Huge Groups (60-100 students): Drops to $15 / person!

Curriculum Option 1: Science & Wildlife

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!

Curriculum Option 2: History & Survival

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.

Curriculum Option 3: Art & Conservation

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.

Lunch & What to Bring

ESSENTIAL PACKING LIST

Lunches: All students and chaperones must bring their own picnic lunches! (A 30-minute lunch break is included in the schedule).
Hydration: Bring refillable water bottles.
Journaling: Depending on your chosen curriculum, bring journals, Texas history notebooks, and pencils to sketch and take notes.
Basic Camping Camp: If you chose this curriculum, students must bring an item to cook over the fire for lunch (like grilled cheese, hot dogs, or ramen).

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