Camps
Located just south of the Overlook area of Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, Wolf Ridge Nature Camp offers unforgettable outdoor learning “adventures” for groups of all ages and backgrounds. Campers at Wolf Ridge are given opportunities to interact with wildlife as they tour our exotic animal park, hike our nature trails, gather around a campfire and stay the night in our rustic cabins. A variety of different camps are offered to suit your needs, so read on to choose the camp option that’s right for you! Book early for Spring and Fall camps, especially on weekends, as they fill up quickly.
Our camps are offered as 
Day, Overnight, Badge and Summer Camp, and are scheduled throughout the year, except for Summer Camp which are scheduled during July only. No camps are scheduled during spring break.
Summer Camp
Summer Camp offers great outdoor programs. Wildlife tours, hiking, water games, archery, crafts, drama, interactive educational activities and so much more await your child at Wolf Ridge Nature Camp. A truly unique wildlife experience that young campers will never forget. Whether they want to pursue a wildlife career or just love animals and being outdoors, this is the summer camp for them. Click here to view/download/print our flyer.
Summer Camp - 2012
Session 1 “Wild at Work” • When stewardship is your job • June 8–10
Ages 11-17 • 1 Afternoon/1 Full Day/1 Morning* – Cost is: $250 per child.
Session 2 “It Matters to Me” • Stewardship in action • June 15–17.
Ages 11-17 • 1 Afternoon/1 Full Day/1 Morning* – Cost is: $250 per child.
Session 3 “It Matters to Me” • Stewardship in action • June 30.
Ages 7-10 • 1 Day – Cost is: $90 per child.
Session 4 “Wild at Work” • When stewardship is your job • July 13–15
Ages 11-17 • 1 Afternoon/1 Full Day/1 Morning* – Cost is: $250 per child.
Session 5 “It Matters to Me” • Stewardship in action • July 20–22.
Ages 11-17 • 1 Afternoon/1 Full Day/1 Morning* – Cost is: $250 per child.
Session 6 “It Matters to Me” • Stewardship in action • July 28.
Ages 7-10 • 1 Day – Cost is: $90 per child.
Session 7 “It Matters to Me” • Stewardship in action • August 4.
Ages 7-10 • 1 Day – Cost is: $90 per child.
All dates are subject to change without notice. *1:30pm Friday through 10:00am Sunday.
Camp Application Forms
To view (and print/download) click on the individual files below.
- Summer Camp 2012 Application
- Bunk1 Parent Letter
For more information or to request these files by mail, you can contact us at 254.897.2960 or 
e-mail.
Can You Help?
Every child that comes to camp at Wolf Ridge learns that they can make a difference for wildlife. Unfortunately not every child that dreams of camp and all the wonderful activities involved will ever have that opportunity. You can make a difference for wildlife and grant a child's wish at the same time. Please provide a scholarship for a low-income child and make their dream come true by clicking on the link at left.
Top
Day, Overnight and Badge Camps
Day Camps 
offer exciting short-term outings for schools, scouts and other groups, and can help meet many TEKS and badge requirements. Day Camps are from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm and include a guided tour of the park, a nature hike and two camp programs from our selection. Trained camp guides will help your group identify endangered species, recognize some of the native animals of Texas and lead you through your choice of games, crafts or other activities. You may bring your own lunch or we can pre-order reasonably priced sack lunches from our lodging facilities (they include a yummy sandwich, fruit, drink and a cookie).
At Day and Overnight Camps, one adult attends free with every 12 students. (Does not apply to Summer Camps). 
Click here for pricing information. Reservations required.
Overnight Camps are our most popular, as schools, scouts and other groups take great delight in extending their stay to include after dinner activities around a campfire with the night sounds of Fossil Rim. Overnight Camps begin at 10:00 am and end at 9:00 am the next day. You can enjoy astronomy, Native American lore or a night hike. Wolf Ridge camp offers two types of accommodations: Rustic, screened-in, wood-framed bunk houses or more modern units with air-conditioning and heating. Restroom and shower facilities are near both types of bunkhouses. Participants bring their own sleeping bags and pillows, as well as their own S’mores fixings.
Badge Camps 
offer a unique way to earn scout badges. Wolf Ridge Nature Camps are the perfect way to go! See the Scouting Page for more information. Reservations required.
All camps include a guided tour of the park and a nature hike, but the Overnight Camp offers three camp programs, the last of which is your choice of our specially designed night programs. Dinner and breakfast will be provided by our cafe or nearby restaurant. You may bring your own lunch or we can pre-order reasonably priced sack lunches from our lodging facilities (they include yummy sandwiches, fruit, drinks and a snack).
Pricing includes dinner, breakfast and three programs. Click here for pricing information. At Day and Overnight Camps, one adult (required) attends free with every 12 students. Reservations required.
Top
Reservations Checklist for Day and Overnight Camps (does not apply to Summer Camps)
Two weeks before camp date be prepared to provide the following information:
- Minimum of 12 campers (or pay the difference).(Does not apply to Summer Camps)
- 1 adult chaperone for every 12 campers (no less and no more without prior approval).
- Decide if you want to book a day camp, overnight camp or badge camp.
- We recommend booking two months in advance for specific dates but no later than two weeks prior to camp dates.
- Reserve your camp, call our reservationist at 254.897.2960.
- Two Weeks before Camp Date be prepared to provide the following information:
- Decide if you will be bringing or purchasing a sack lunch. (minimum of 14 required for sack lunch order)
- Determine if you have special needs (vegetarian, allergies, wheelchair confined, etc.)
- Number of campers and adult chaperones (chaperones beyond the 1:12 ratio will be charged)
- From the Programs Page, select two programs for day camp, two programs and a campfire program for overnight camp. (The ability to have a camp fire is determined by the presence or absence of a county burn ban.)
- From the Programs Page, select a badge type for badge camps.
For additional information on any of our camps, you can call us at 254.897.2960 or e-mail.
Top
Wolf Ridge Nature Camp Rentals
Looking for a rustic get-away while you enjoy the wonders of Fossil Rim Wildlife Center and the surrounding area? Look no further than Wolf Ridge Nature Camp! Here you can rent rustic bunkhouses, either with heat and air or without. (Find out just how tough you really are!) 5 – 13 people can “rough it” in cabins with heat and air, 5-12 people can “rough it” in our cabins without heat and air.
For group events in a rustic setting, available facilities include the Activities Barn, which can accommodate up to 80 guests. The Activities Barn does NOT have air conditioning, but a free-standing heating unit can be arranged. If you require a meeting place WITH heat and air, we have the Eco Center, which can accommodate up to 50 guests. Chairs and tables are available for either of these buildings.
Utilizing all of these facilities, we can also help you organize retreats for your organization.
Click here for pricing information.
Top
