2025 Dates: *May 27-30, June 2-6, June 9-13, June 16-20, June 23-27, July 14-18, July 21-25, July 28-Aug 1, Aug 4-8
Time: 8:00am-2:00pm Monday-Friday
Extended Hours: If you would like to extend your child's camp hours, we offer an optional 4pm pick up (additional $20/day)
Cost: $360 May Camp / $445 June Camps / $375 July & Aug camps
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 June 30-July 4 & July 7-11 this summer.
Enrollment opens Jan 6th
BUSHCRAFT SURVIVAL CAMP
Ready for a week of adventure, hands-on learning, and outdoor fun? At Bushcraft Survival Camp, your child will dive into the world of wilderness survival, gaining confidence, self-reliance, and a host of incredible skills that make exploring the outdoors even more exciting!
Imagine learning to create fire by rubbing sticks together, navigating through wild landscapes with ease, identifying edible and medicinal plants, building sturdy shelters in the woods, or catching sunfish by handline in a sparkling creek. Every day is packed with thrilling challenges and activities designed to inspire curiosity and empower young explorers.
At Earth Native Wilderness School, we believe adventure is the best teacher. Our expert instructors combine captivating storytelling, engaging nature games, and real-life challenges to create an unforgettable experience. Campers will leave with newfound confidence and unique skills that will set them apart as outdoor adventurers.
Camp highlights include things such as:
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Introduction to friction fire
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Navigating the outdoors with confidence, even without a map
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Identifying wild edible, medicinal plants, and useful plants
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Constructing neat shelters using natural materials
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Catching fish with handlines in creeks and streams
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Safely and effectively using a fixed-blade knife for wood carving and other essential tasks
Whether your child dreams of being a survival expert or just loves spending time in nature, this camp offers the perfect blend of education, excitement, and hands-on discovery. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable adventure—Bushcraft Survival Camp is calling!
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