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2025 Dates: June 2-6, June 16-20, July 14-18

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Time: Begins at 10:00am on Monday and ends at 12:00pm on Friday

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Cost: $795

($300 deposit due at enrollment. Balance due one month prior to camp.)

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Location: Earth Native Campus, 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX 

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Ages: 9-12

This is an overnight camp. All food is provided at camp through breakfast/morning snack on Friday.

 

Campers must provide their own tent and sleeping gear. We do have a limited amount of tent and sleeping pad rentals available. We also sell water bottles, knives, headlamps, camping fans and mess kits. See below for options. Please choose your rentals & purchases during registration.

WILDERNESS SKILLS OVERNIGHT CAMP

Give your child an unforgettable adventure this summer with Wilderness Skills Overnight Camp! Designed for kids ages 9–12, this camp is the perfect way for young adventurers to deepen their connection to nature, gain hands-on survival skills, and build lasting memories under the stars. Guided by our expert outdoor instructors, campers will explore the wonders of self-reliance and discover the confidence that comes with mastering new challenges in the wild.

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From building their own shelters to crafting tools from natural materials, every activity at camp is designed to inspire creativity, resilience, and a sense of wonder. Your child will leave with practical wilderness skills, a stronger connection to the natural world, and plenty of stories to share.

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Camp highlights include activities such as:

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  • Creating fire using friction and matches

  • Building natural shelters

  • Crafting coal-burned wooden spoons

  • Making rope from plant fibers

  • Tracking wildlife and interpreting animal behavior

  • Finding, collecting, and purifying water in the wild

  • Navigating naturally using the landscape and the sun

  • Identifying and harvesting wild edible plants

  • Practicing knife and tool safety

  • Learning to avoid and handle natural hazards

  • Developing their aim with bow and arrow 

  • Paintball target practice

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By blending engaging activities with expert instruction, Wilderness Skills Overnight Camp helps kids build independence, boost problem-solving skills, and connect with their peers in an immersive outdoor setting.

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This is more than just a camp—it’s an adventure they’ll carry with them for a lifetime. Sign your child up for the ultimate wilderness experience today!

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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. 

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.

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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. 

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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.

Purchases and Rentals

PURCHASES and RENTALS

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Small Tent (2 person) 

$30 rental

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Sleeping Pad

$10 rental

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Headlamp

$25 purchase

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Camping Fan

$30 purchase

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Large Tent (6 person) 
 

$50 rental

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Mess Kit

$25  purchase

Mora Craftline Basic Knife

$25 purchase

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Looking for Camp Details?

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.

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

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512-299-8870

info@earthnativeschool.com

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© Copyright 2017 by Earth Native Wilderness School

Find Us

 

WOODVIEW ENTRANCE

137 Woodview Lane

Bastrop, TX 78602

SHILOH 

ENTRANCE

921 Shiloh Rd

Bastrop, TX 78602

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