Summer Camp Faqs

Our summer camps are led by experienced outdoor educators who are passionate about nature-based learning. Each instructor is trained in child-led outdoor education, risk management, and nature skills, ensuring a safe and engaging experience for every child.

We maintain a 1:6 ratio to ensure that every child receives individualized attention, support, and guidance throughout the camp experience. This allows for safe exploration, deep engagement, and meaningful connections with nature.

Camp runs rain or shine! We embrace light rain as part of the experience, but in the case of severe weather (thunderstorms, extreme heat, or unsafe conditions), we may modify activities, take extra shade breaks, or cancel the camp session for safety reasons. We will communicate any cancellations or delays as soon as possible.

Your child should come prepared for outdoor play with:

• A full change of clothes and shoes

• Half-Day Campers (Ages 3-5): Large snack & water bottle

• Full-Day Campers (Ages 6-12): Lunch, snack & water bottle

• Extra clothes, socks, and sturdy closed-toe shoes

• Rain boots for mud play

• Towel for drying off

• Weather-appropriate layers (camp runs rain or shine!)

No, campers should bring their own nut-free snack for half-day camps and a nut-free lunch and snack for full-day camps.

• Half-Day Camp (Ages 3-5): 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Tuesday-Thursday

• Full-Day Camp (Ages 6-12): 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Monday-Friday

Yes! Our half-day camp allows for flexible scheduling. Families must choose at least two days per week but can select up to four days.

We allow this on a case-by-case basis. Please email us at info@thewildschool.org to inquire about availability.

Yes! 

• Week of July 1-3 (Tuesday-Wednesday) – No camp on July 4th

No, we do not offer extended care. All drop-offs begin no earlier than 7:50 AM, and pick-up must be promptly at 12:00 PM (half-day camp) or 2:00 PM (full-day camp).

Yes, all campers must be fully potty trained to attend camp.

For our half-day (3-5 year old) camp, all campers participate together in small group, play-based activities.

For our full-day (6-12 year old) camp, groups may be split based on age, experience, and skill level to allow for appropriate challenges.

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• Cancellations made at least 14 days before the camp start date will receive a full refund, minus a $25 processing fee per camp week.

• Cancellations made within 14 days of the camp start date will receive a 50% refund unless we can fill the spot from the waitlist.

• No refunds for cancellations made less than 7 days before the start date.

We cannot guarantee a makeup spot, but you can always reach out to us at info@thewildschool.org to check availability for another date.

If your child is sick, please keep them home! We do not offer refunds for missed camp days, but if space allows, we may be able to offer a makeup day at another location.

Visit our Summer Camp Page and select your preferred location and age group to begin registration.

Yes, we offer 10% off for siblings.

At this time, we do not offer financial aid.

We are considering Friendswood, Clear Lake, Sienna, and Sugar Land as potential locations based on demand. Email us at info@thewildschool.org and we may open a camp in your area if demand is high enough!

We embrace the heat within safety. Our teachers are trained to recognize signs of heat stress and work proactively to keep campers cool. We incorporate:

• Water play & cooling activities throughout the day

• Cold wet towels & frequent hydration breaks

• Maximizing shade for more than 85% of camp time

• Adjusting activities to calmer play when heat peaks

• Both camps finish before the hottest part of the day