Dates: March 10th – March 14th, 2025
Location: The Heights, Houston, TX
Ages: 3-6 years olds
The Wild School’s Spring Break Camp 2025
An Unforgettable Outdoor Adventure for Your Little Ones!
​The Wild School’s fully outdoor camp immerses kids in nature-based learning, survival skills, and adventure, fostering confidence, teamwork, and a deep connection with the natural world. Our experienced educators guide children through engaging activities using Coyote Mentoring & Flow Learning, helping them develop resilience, creativity, and problem-solving skills in a fun and safe environment.
Who Can Join?
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Ages 3-6 (Must be potty trained)
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Location
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Lorraine Cherry Nature Preserve – 2400 W 11th St, Houston, TX 77008
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Optional Wednesday Forest Immersion: George Mitchell Nature Preserve, The Woodlands
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Full and Half Day Options
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Half-Day Camp (Ages 3-6): 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Full-week registration or Choose Days)
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Optional Early Drop-Off: 8:30 AM ($5 per day)​
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This camp is perfect for children who love the outdoors, enjoy hands-on learning, and want to experience a week of adventure, creativity, and exploration.
What to Bring
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Half-Day Campers (Ages 3-4): Large 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 relocate to a nearby facility with both indoor and outdoor access.
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Parents will be notified in advance if any changes are necessary.
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Daily schedule
Each day of camp offers exciting adventures that encourage curiosity, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Monday
Into the Wild: Awareness & Hazards
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Learn outdoor safety, animal tracking, and sensory awareness.
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Camouflage games and nature hide-and-seek.
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Introduction to common hazards and how to navigate the wild safely.
Tuesday
Wildlife of Houston: Animal Tracking & Bug Hunting
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Hands-on tracking and nature detective skills.
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Bug hunting and insect identification.
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Special guest wildlife educators with live animal presentations.
Wednesday-2 options
Shelter & Campfire Cooking: Forest Immersion
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Option 1: Stay at Lorraine Cherry Preserve – Build survival shelters and learn fire safety and campfire cooking.
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Option 2: Attend the Forest Immersion at George Mitchell Nature Preserve (The Woodlands) – A deeper wilderness experience featuring tracking, sensory awareness games, and forest exploration.
Thursday
Water Wanderers: Sensory Play & Nature Art
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Water play, mud kitchen, and nature-based art projects.
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Learn about water habitats and their role in the ecosystem.
Friday
The Ultimate Forest Quest: Teamwork & Adventure
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Orienteering, nature scavenger hunt, and navigation skills.
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Team-building games and outdoor challenges.
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Campfire storytelling and closing circle.
