Camp Tonkawa | Summer Camp & Outdoor Learning TX

wildlife camp

When walking in the woods, seeing wildlife makes your heart burst with excitement! This camp is a dedicated study of the two-legged, four-legged, and six-legged creatures sharing our beautiful North Texas environment.

weekend camp

Sat 9:30 AM - Sun 2:30 PM

KIDS & ADULTS

Great for large groups

$55 to $65

Based on age

NATURE STUDY

Tracks, fishing & birds

Schedule, Pricing & Group Info

weekend schedule:

Arrival: Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m.
Departure: Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m.

*Upcoming dates TBD. Call us to book a specific weekend for your group!

camp cost:

Adults: $65
Children (15 and under): $55

PERFECT FOR LARGE GROUPS!

This camp is highly recommended for homeschooling families, Girl Scout Service Units, and Cub Scout families. Large family and group rates are available! Call April at (940) 440-8382 for details.

Wildlife Curriculum & Topics

In this immersive camp, you'll learn to look closer at the world around you.

animal kingdom

Investigate what animals eat, where they live, and how they communicate.
Recognize various kinds of animal tracks!
Classify living things.

birds, fish & symbols

Explore birds and their habitats.
Enjoy Pond Fishing!
Learn about Texas Wildlife symbols: Armadillo, Pecan, Monarch, Bluebonnet, etc.

environment & safety

Identify the cautions in the woods (plants & animals).
Identify safe plants and learn their values.
Understand the laws that protect wildlife.
Learn how chemicals affect the ecosystem.

Journaling, Gear & What to Bring

MANDATORY: NATURE JOURNAL

Each camper will need to bring a sketch book to create or add to an existing Nature Journal, plus plenty of pencils!

ACTIVITIES & CAMPING

Fishing: Bring any fishing gear that you have!
Camping: Bring your own tent and sleeping bag.
Hydration: Bring a refillable water bottle.
Swimming: We have a swimming pond! Bring provisions if it is the warm part of the year.

MEALS & MESS KIT

Provided: Dinner on Saturday night and Breakfast on Sunday morning are provided! (Vegetarian Fare Available)
You Bring: Your own lunches for the weekend.
Mess Kit Required: Bring a reusable plate, bowl, mug, and eating utensils.
Please NO disposables.

Optional but nice to have: Camp chairs, flashlights, camera, air mattress, insect repellent, and a musical instrument to play around the campfire!

Scouting Badges Covered

This class meets the requirements for a wide array of scouting honors:

BOY SCOUTS:

Can work on Merit Badges for Reptile & Amphibian Study, Mammal Study, Fishing, Bird Study, and Nature. (Let us know which ones you are working on and we will help you!)

GIRL SCOUTS (JUNIOR, CADETTE, SENIOR)

Wildlife Badges

BROWNIES GIRL SCOUTS:

Try-It "Watching Wildlife".

Scouting Parent Rule: Younger scouts (like Brownies) who are not coming as an official troop must have a parent in attendance.