summer camp 2025
Camp Dates: June 3rd-August 8th
Locations: The Heights, Katy, Cypress, The Woodlands, and Atascocita
Ages: 3-12 years olds (must be potty-trained)
Camp Options:
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Ages 3-5
Half-Day Camp | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Monday-Thursday​
Parents can choose 2-4 days per week.
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Ages 6-12
Full-Day Camp | 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Monday-Friday
Weekly enrollment required for an immersive experience.
Camp details
Who Can Join?
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Ages 3-12 (Must be potty trained)
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LocationS
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The Heights (Central Houston)
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Cypress (Northeast Houston)
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The Woodlands (North Houston)
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Katy (West Houston)
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Atascocita (Northeast Houston)
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Full and Half Day Options
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Half-Day Camp (Ages 3-5): 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 Day Minimum)
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Full-Day Camp (Ages 6-12): 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Full-week registration required)
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This camp is perfect for children who love the outdoors, enjoy hands-on learning, and want to experience a summer of adventure, creativity, and exploration.
What to Bring
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Half-Day Campers (Ages 3-5): Large snack & water bottle.
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Full-Day Campers (Ages 6-12): Lunch, snack & water bottle.
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Extra clothes, socks, and sturdy closed-toe shoes.
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Rain boots for mud play.
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Towel for drying off.
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Weather-appropriate layers (camp runs rain or shine!).
Why Families love The Wild School?
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Immersive outdoor learning in a beautiful natural setting.
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Hands-on activities that encourage problem-solving, teamwork, and creativity.
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Educators trained in outdoor education and child development.
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Small group sizes to ensure personalized attention and a safe, enriching experience.
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An opportunity for kids to build confidence through exploration and play.
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Parents love The Wild School because it blends fun, learning, and nature connection into one incredible Spring Break experience.
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Weather Policy
The Wild School operates rain or shine to ensure an authentic outdoor experience.
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In case of severe weather, we will need to cancel classes
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Parents will be notified at least 30 minutes in advance if any changes are necessary.​
Camp Activities
Each day of camp offers exciting adventures that encourage curiosity, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Ages 3-5
Half-day camp | 8:00-12:00 PM | Mon-Thurs
What They’ll Experience:
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Live animal encounters – Meet reptiles, bugs, and small critters up close
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Sensory-rich play – Mud play, water exploration, & crafts
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Gentle adventures – Short hikes, bug hunting, bird watching, and shelter-building
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Storytelling & creative movement – Nature-based stories and outdoor games
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Each location follows a rotating schedule of weekly themes so campers experience new adventures throughout the summer.
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Weekly Themes for Half-Day Camps:
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Mud Week – Dig, stomp, and sculpt with mud! Build mud pies, make animal tracks, and create with natural clay.
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Build & Shelter – Use sticks, tarps, and natural materials to build forts, shelters, and tiny animal homes.
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Reptile Adventures – Meet real reptiles, play camouflage games, and explore how snakes and lizards move and survive.
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Mammal Tracks & Trails – Become a wildlife detective! Track animal footprints, search for fur, feathers, and hidden nests.
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Birds & Nests – Make binoculars, listen for bird calls, build nests, and learn how birds fly and find food.
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Water Wonders – Explore streams, puddles, and mud! Build mini rivers, float leaf boats, and splash in nature.
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Bug Explorers – Hunt for insects, build bug hotels, follow ant trails, and learn how tiny creatures help nature.
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Nature Art & Colors – Use leaves, rocks, mud, and flowers to paint, sculpt, and create nature-inspired art.
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Survival Basics – Learn how to use basic tools, build shelters, find safe water, and navigate using nature.
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​​Mammals & Wildlife – Discover the animals of Houston! Track their footprints, find fur, and search for signs of them in the wild.​​​​​​​​
Ages 6-12
Full-Day camp | 8:00-2:00 PM | Mon-Friday
What They’ll Experience:
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Fire-making and fire safety (dependent upon location)
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Shelter-building with natural materials
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Knife safety and bushcraft skills
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Animal tracking and plant identification
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Navigation, map reading, and teamwork challenges
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Water purification and outdoor cooking
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Foraging and edible plant identification
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Wilderness first aid and emergency preparedness​​
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Weekly Focus:
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Exploring Water Ecosystems – Investigate ponds, creeks, and wetlands, learn about aquatic plants and macroinvertebrates, and explore how water shapes the land.
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Animal Tracking & Wildlife Observation – Identify tracks, scat, and animal signs, observe wildlife behaviors, and practice stealth movement to avoid disturbing animals.
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Wild Edibles & Plant Identification – Learn which plants are edible, medicinal, and toxic, explore plant uses in survival, and practice ethical foraging.
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Navigation & Wilderness Mapping – Use natural landmarks, sun positioning, and primitive mapping skills to navigate and explore new areas with confidence.
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Birds of the Wild – Study bird calls, migration, and nesting habits, make natural bird feeders, and observe birds in their habitats.
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Fire & Shelter Building – Learn fire-starting techniques, fire safety, and different shelter-building methods using natural materials.
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Fishing & Water Purification – Practice basic fishing techniques, knot tying, fish identification, and learn survival water purification methods.
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Safe Tool Use & Woodcraft – Gain hands-on experience with safe knife handling, wood carving, natural cordage making, and crafting primitive tools.
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End of Summer Celebration & Mammal Tracking – Celebrate all the skills learned throughout the summer and study mammals that call Houston home, tracking footprints and other wildlife signs.
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Outdoor Games & Survival Challenges – Engage in wilderness obstacle courses, survival games, nature-based team challenges, and fun skill-building activities.
Weekly Themes for Half-Day Camp By Location
