Bigfoot Wilderness School is a weekly drop-off outdoor program for homeschool students ages 7–12, held on private property in New Waverly, Texas.

At Bigfoot Wilderness School, students spend their days hiking, exploring, learning, and playing outdoors. Through hands-on experiences like fire building, whittling, fishing, shelter building, navigation, basic camping skills, and outdoor challenges, students build confidence, independence, and practical skills alongside other kids in a small-group setting.

2026/27 Program Guide

Program Details

Ages: 7–12
Location: New Waverly, TX (near TX-150 & Jim Browder Rd.)
Schedule: Mondays | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Program Year: September–May (with Winter Break in December and January)
Format: Weekly drop-off, small-group outdoor program
Ratio: Approximately one adult for every eight students

Facilities

We meet at a private outdoor site with a covered hoop house, open natural areas, and access to a restroom. Students are expected to treat all facilities, equipment, tools, and natural spaces with care.

Weather Policy

Bigfoot Wilderness School meets in most weather conditions. Sessions may be canceled only when safety is a concern, including lightning, flooding, or extreme temperatures.

A Typical Bigfoot Day

Each day follows a consistent rhythm that balances instruction, exploration, and free play.

A typical day includes:

  • Welcome and free exploration
  • Morning circle and safety review
  • Group game or team challenge
  • Exploration hike and observation
  • Hands-on outdoor skill instruction and practice
  • Lunch and social time
  • Journaling and reflection
  • Projects, challenges, or extended skill practice
  • Open outdoor play
  • Closing circle and dismissal

Our schedule may adjust based on weather, seasonal activities, and student needs.

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

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