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Texas Outdoor Family
Location
Texas Outdoor Family at South Llano River State Park- Learn everything you need to create great memories enjoying the outdoors with your family. Get all the help and advice you need from highly skilled outdoor specialists and trained volunteers, no experience necessary!
Agenda & Activities
Saturday
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- Credible Campers & Campsites:
Adults: Learn Leave no Trace principles, how to pitch your tent and use stoves safely
Junior Rangers: PEAK Program “Promoting environmental awareness in kids” to leave no Trace
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- Building Base Camp: Families come together, gather equipment and build base camp for the weekend.
- Caching in on State Park Trails: Trail adventure and exploration through GPS and Geo-caching
- Fire Building and Outdoor Cooking Tips: How to safely build fires and cook on open flames / grills
- Experience the natural wonders at night: Celebrating nature’s natural night noises at State Parks
Sunday
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- Coffee and chat with a Park Ranger: Q&A – Learn more about parks and conservation
- Know Before You Go ... Breaking Camp and Leaving no Trace of your stay
Additonal Site Specific Activities
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- Creating Careful Kayakers: Introduction to Kayaking
- Family Fishing Fun for Everyone: Introduction to Fishing
Additional Curriculum
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- State Park Junior Ranger Certification Programs – Targeted Audience: 5-12 years of age
- Environmentally-friendly program which adopts and teaches the 'Leave No Trace' philosophy and practices
- Additional programs specifically for use and enjoyment of a state park
Meals
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- A shopping list/menu will be provided; you will need to bring your own food. Click here to see the suggested shopping list: TOFShoppingList
- Instructors will teach you how to enjoy family camp cooking.
Fees
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- $55 per family (up to 6 individuals) - includes all entry and camping fees.
- You will be asked to bring your family's food for the two-day event and a suggested list of items will be provided.
How to Register
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- Call 512-389-8903 and ask to speak to one of our "Texas Outdoor Family" customer service representatives Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. They can answer any questions you might have and also can provide the contact number for partner site workshops.
- You will receive a confirmation packet with directions and more details will be sent to you after you are registered for a Texas Outdoor Family workshop.
- Please note that all reservations and full payment must be made at least five business days in advance of the workshops. All fees are non-refundable.
Notice and Disclaimer
Our Web site contains information written by third parties and links to third-party Web sites. Nature Rocks Austin recommends that users confirm all information directly with the partner or provider prior to participation/use. Nature Rocks Austin does not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of any third-party information contained in this Web site or any link on the Web site.
Partner information may not necessarily reflect the views of Nature Rocks Austin or any of its members, directors or employees, and the inclusion of this information does not imply an endorsement of that information by Nature Rocks Austin.
In your efforts to connect children with nature, Nature Rocks Austin would like to remind parents and other adults that there are risks associated with outdoor activities. Nature Rocks Austin recommends that before you start on your adventures, you become aware of and alert children to any unsafe areas or conditions that may be present in your surroundings. You should also be aware of your and your childrens physical limitations and always take necessary safety precautions while exploring the outdoors.




