YOUTH PROGRAMS.
At the museum, we offer a wide variety of outdoor education programs for children ages 6-15 and adults. Each program follows a STEAM curriculum, games, exploration, and discovery while encouraging values such as teamwork and trust, problem-solving, stewardship, and the core routines of outdoor education and nature connection.
Individual
Program Costs
$50.00 per program
Each Program comes with
a free fossil and
arrowhead!
What to Expect
All youth need to bring a morning snack and a filled water bottle (bug spray, hat/cap, and sunscreen are optional). Arrowhead and Fossil are included in all programs!
Our Programs
Geology and the Texas Hill Country
Youth will discover the geology of the Texas Hill Country. Through examination, exploration, and investigation, youth will learn how to identify rocks and formations as well as understand how we have dinosaur footprints in our limestone!
Geography and the Texas Hill Country
Youth will discover the rich history and geography of the Texas Hill Country. With a focus on Pioneers and Native Americans, youth will learn about history, culture, and projectile points. With trails, activities, and more, youth will discover the heart of the hill country.
Dinosaurs & Fossils
Youth will follow in the footsteps of prehistoric giants as we explore the dinosaur trackways and footprints left from visitors long ago. They will learn about the types of Texas Dinosaurs, dinosaur habitats, and more! Youth will also learn about the environmental conditions of the Texas Hill Country that helped form the amazing fossil bed and common fossils in the area.
Tracking
Texas Wildlife
Youth will explore the property looking for and learning to identify the tracks, scat, and signs of common native Texas wildlife. Youth will make track molds, complete other tracking activities, and play tracking games.
Stream Team Testing (Coming Soon!)
Youth will learn about the different techniques and data gathering that goes into Texas Stream water testing. In this day program, they will test the stream on the property and learn all about the different types of data one needs to gather to learn about water!
