OUTDOOR CAMP PROGRAMS AT Camp Tonkawa

Welcome to the woods! We offer a wide variety of outdoor education, survival training, and recreational programs for kids, adults, families, and organizations.

Comprehensive Outdoor Education & Survival Training

Welcome to the woods! Camp Tonkawa offers a wide variety of hands-on nature connection programs, wilderness survival skills training, and recreational camps tailored for kids, adults, families, and organizations.


Whether you are looking to earn scouting badges, master the art of primitive fire-making, or host a private team-building retreat, browse our primary categories below to find the perfect outdoor adventure.

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summer adventures

SPECIALIZED SUMMER CAMPS

Make unforgettable summer memories with our immersive multi-day adventures and engaging daytime programs.

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quick escapes

CAMPS

Enjoy a single day of learning, or immerse your family in a full weekend of outdoor adventure and camping.

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wilderness mastery

SURVIVAL SKILLS CAMP

Empower yourself with hands-on wilderness skills, from building debris huts to mastering fire-by-friction.

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equine education

HORSEMANSHIP ACTIVITIES

Take your first steps into the equine world or refine your riding skills with our beautiful camp horses.

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nature curriculum

HOMESCHOOLERS

Enhance your science and history curriculums with daytime programs tailored specifically for homeschool co-ops.

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earn your badges

SCOUTING PROGRAMS

Earn badges and complete Journeys with our registered counselors. Perfect for BSA, Girl Scouts, and AHG.

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grow together

TEAM BUILDING

Improve collective performance and success through challenging outdoor activities and primitive skills.

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custom celebrations

PRIVATE EVENTS

Host your next big gathering in the woods! We customize birthday parties, weddings, and special retreats.

QUICK ADVENTURES

DAY CAMPS

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Enjoy a single day of fun and outdoor learning at Camp Tonkawa. These shorter sessions are perfect for testing the waters with activities like nature awareness, crafts, and basic survival skills.

OVERNIGHT ESCAPES

WEEKEND CAMPS

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Immerse yourself in a full weekend of outdoor adventure, from sleeping in tents or tipis to enjoying evening campfires. These overnight experiences are great for families, scout troops, and anyone wanting a deeper connection with nature.

WILDERNESS TRAINING

PRIMITIVE SURVIVAL CAMPS

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Empower yourself and your family with hands-on wilderness skills taught by experts. You will learn essential, life-saving techniques like debris shelter building, fire making, and animal tracking.

SUMMER MEMORIES

SUMMER CAMPS

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Make unforgettable summer memories with our immersive multi-day adventures and engaging day programs. Kids and teens will build confidence through wilderness survival training, horsemanship, and classic camp games.

THE OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

HOMESCHOOL CAMPS

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Enhance your science curriculum with daytime programs tailored specifically for homeschoolers. Students will enjoy hands-on nature studies, track their progress in nature journals, and socialize with other homeschool families.

SADDLE UP

HORSEMANSHIP ACTIVITIES

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Take your first steps into the equine world or refine your existing riding skills with our beautiful horses. We offer everything from beginner day camps to our monthly Horse Club and advanced overnight trail rides.

CUSTOM EXCURSIONS

FIELD TRIPS

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Take your first steps into the equine world or refine your existing riding skills with our beautiful horses. We offer everything from beginner day camps to our monthly Horse Club and advanced overnight trail rides.

HANDS-ON CRAFTING

BUILDING WORKSHOPS

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Learn practical, hands-on crafting and construction skills in a rustic outdoor setting. Participants work together to build traditional or primitive projects that teach valuable, real-world life skills.

Serving Families Across North Texas

Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center is conveniently located in Collinsville, Texas, making it easily accessible for families throughout North Texas and Southern Oklahoma.


Many campers travel from:


  • Dallas
  • Denton
  • Frisco
  • McKinney
  • Plano
  • Sherman
  • Gainesville
  • Southern Oklahoma communities


This location allows families to enjoy a true outdoor learning experience without traveling far from home.

EXPERIENCE OUTDOOR LEARNING AT CAMP TONKAWA

Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center continues to provide meaningful outdoor experiences for children and families throughout North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. Our programs are designed to encourage exploration, build confidence, and foster a lifelong appreciation for the natural world.