Bigfoot Wilderness School is a homeschool wilderness program for ages 7–12, held on private property in New Waverly, Texas.
At Bigfoot Wilderness School, students don’t just learn survival skills — they live them. From casting fishing lines to building real shelters, crafting feather sticks, and cooking over open flames, each session prepares them for confidence in the wild — and in life. Our program blends challenge, creativity, and teamwork into an outdoor experience they won’t forget.
A Day at Bigfoot Wilderness School
Location: New Waverly, Texas
Address: TX-150 & Jim Browder Rd.
Program Day: Mondays
Program Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Program Seasons: September–November & February–May
- Welcome Free Play – Self-directed play at base camp to ease into the day
- Morning Circle – Group welcome, safety check, and introduction to the day’s focus
- Group Game or Team Challenge – Cooperative movement to build connection
- Exploration Hike – Grounding in the forest, seasonal observation, and animal tracking
- Wilderness Workshop I – Focused instruction and hands-on practice of the week’s core skill
- Lunch – A relaxed break to recharge and socialize (children bring their own)
- Journaling & Reflection – Quiet sit spot or journal time to process the experience
- Wilderness Workshop II – A project or challenge that builds on the morning’s learning
- Closing Circle & Pack-Up – Highlights, gratitude, and prep for the journey home
- Free Play – Open exploration until pickup
Pickup Window: 2:30–3:00 PM
They caught the wild children and taught them to wait,
To raise their hands and sit up straight.
They traded their mud for fluorescent lights,
And told them to learn only facts that were right.
But we know the truth — the wild still calls.
Through creeks, through trees, through canyon walls.
Out here, they climb, they carve, they roam —
And the forest reminds them: this is home.
— Bigfoot Wilderness School