BUSHCRAFT SURVIVAL CAMP
Join us for a week full of outdoor and survival skill fun and adventure! Who doesn’t want to know how to rub sticks together to make fire, navigate wild landscapes without fear of getting lost, what plants you can eat and which ones make good medicine, how to build fun and effective shelters in the woods, and catch sunfish in the creek with hand lines.
Your child will learn all of this and so much more in our super popular Bushcraft Survival Skills day camp! Our unique teaching style and curriculum utilizes grand nature games, riveting storytelling, and adventure to increase your child’s physical awareness and aid them in building strong connections to the outdoors. 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.
Your child also will learn to safely and effectively use a fixed blade knife for carving and other outdoor tasks.
2024 Dates: May 28-31, June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 15-19, July 22-26, July 29-Aug 2, Aug 5-9
Time: 8:00am-2:00pm Monday-Friday NEW HOURS FOR 2024!
Extended Hours: If you would like to extend your child's camp hours, we offer an optional 4pm pick up (additional $20/day)
Cost: $445
Location: McKinney Falls State Park, 5808 McKinney Falls Pkwy, Austin, TX 78744 (Located in Southeast Austin, near the airport)
Ages: 8-12
We will not be offering camps the weeks of July 1-5 & July 8-12 this summer.
See you next summer!
Safety first!
When your child is with us, we understand their safety is our responsibility and this is an honor that we take very seriously.
One of the first skills that we focus on in every camp is hazard awareness. Our instructors follow strict safety protocol regarding the use of carving knives and saws. This is also true for other activities that involve risks such building and working with fire as well as making and using tools. Each student must pass a strict safety test (safety class and practice proceeds test) for saws and knives before use.
All of our summer camp instructors are First Aid and CPR Certified. We take pride in creating a safe environment for your children to experience the growth and self-discovery that comes from learning new skills.
REQUIRED KNIFE
Your child will need to have a Mora Craftline Basic Knife (Stainless Steel blade) for this camp. These are readily available to buy online or you can purchase one from us during registration.
$25
Buy an Earth Native Kleen Kanteen
Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Sport Cap (27 oz.)
Pick up on the first day of camp!
A link to your Camp Details is included in your confirmation email received right after enrollment.
If you do not see this email, please first check your spam folder. If the email is not found, contact us to have it resent.
Cancellation policy and info about switching camp weeks included in FAQ.
$45
Buy an Earth Native Kleen Kanteen
Insulated Wide Mouth Water Bottle with Chug Cap (32 oz.)
Pick up on the first day of camp!
Licensing Information: Earth Native Wilderness School is a nature based education program. Earth Native Wilderness School is not a state licensed child care facility and is not required to be state licensed as such due to the type, scope, and duration of programming that we offer. Earth Native Wilderness School overnight summer camps are licensed through the Texas Department of State Health Services license # 250557