About Primitive Instincts Youth Nature Program

Primitive Instincts Youth Nature Program is a fully immersive and experiential outdoor program for youth, teens, the whole family, and adults interested in growing a stronger relationship with nature. We are located on private 11.5 acres in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. 

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Programs that are currently offered throughout the school year run from September to May. They include monthly programs that meet on Saturdays and weekly programs that meet once a week.

There are a wide range of different events that can be offered, including Camping 101, Community Camp Outs, Outdoors with Your Family, Making Acorn Flour, and Fire Day. With more growth, more events will be continued to be added. 

The weekly programs are more curriculum guided, although, all the courses at Primitive Instincts Youth Nature Program will be motivated by Passion-Based Learning, where we build relationships to focus on the children’s passions as well as creating passions within the students. At times, students will not be given the answer to their questions and left with the option to further investigate themselves. Kids will be able to utilize books and field guides in our research room, as well as be able to record their discoveries. There will be a combination of intentional and unintentional learning; time for us to do a science experiment or listen to a lesson, as well as given choices of what we should do next or be able to run free. We want to influence independence, a love for the outdoors, and for kids to grow their passions.

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The subjects, topics, and discussions of programs include:

• Conservation

• Land Stewardship

• Land Ethics

• Hydrology

• Geology

• Mycology

• Botany and Wild Edibles

• Survival Skills

• Primitive Skills

• Outdoor Skills

• Independence

• Earth Sciences

• Awareness Skills and Games

• Hazards

• Storytelling

• Community

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Will Class Ever Be Cancelled?

          Class will be cancelled is if there is an extreme weather advisory in affect, which includes but is not limited to: thunderstorms, tornado warnings, icy and freezing roads, and flood warnings.

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To learn more about the details of the courses, such as exact dates and costs, please visit our Courses and Events page. 

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To learn about our Terms & Policies, please go to the Terms & Policies page, under Courses & Events.