Creating spaces to experience wonder and belonging in nature

Outdoor education from your backyard to the backcountry

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The Keep Waco Outdoors Expo and Mt. McLane Races are back! Join us on Saturday, October 25th, at 8:00 am for a morning filled with community, outdoor adventure, and fun for all ages. The Expo is completely free—come explore local outdoor clubs
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TYPES OF PROGRAMS

EXPLORE: Programs aimed at experiencing natural spaces as you are.

LEARN: Programs designed to support your outdoor education and skill building.

GROW: Programs focused on personal growth and development.

2026 SPRING CALENDAR

  • Family Campout

    $25 per family

    Friday - Sunday

    Start Time: 6:00 pm

    End Time: 1:00 pm

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  • Family Campout

    $25 per family

    Friday - Sunday

    Arrival: 5:00 pm

    Departure: 10:00 am

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  • Fort Parker Day Trip

    $10 per family

    Saturday

    Start Time: 10:00 am

    Finish Time: 3:00 pm

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  • Parent's Night Out

    $10 per person

    Saturday

    Start Time: 4:00 pm

    End Time: 10:00 pm

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  • A Night Under The Stars Gala

    $25 per person

    Douglass Subaru

    7:00 pm

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  • Mother Neff Family Camp Out

    $25 per family

    Friday - Sunday

    Start Time: 5:00 pm

    End Time: 9:00 pm

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  • Grand Canyon Backpacking Trip

    $500 per person

    For Mentor Waco

    Start Time: Tuesday, 7th, 6:00 am

    End Time: Tuesday, 14th, 10:00 am

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  • Meridian Family Camp Out

    $25 per family

    Friday - Sunday

    Start Time: 6:00 pm

    End Time: 10:00 am

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  • UBC Community Campout

    Private Event

    Friday - Sunday

    Start Time: 6:00 pm

    End Time: 10:00 am

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  • Enchanted Rock Inks Lake Climbing Trip

    $25 per person

    Friday - Sunday

    Start Time: 6:00 pm

    End Time: 11:00 am

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  • Dinosaur Valley Day Trip

    $10 per person

    Saturday

    Start Time: 9:00 am

    End Time: 6:00 pm

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  • Mother Neff Service and Skills

    Free

    Friday - Sunday

    Start Time: 6:00 pm

    End Time: 10:00 am

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  • Mission Waco Youth Trip

    $50 per person

    Friday - Saturday

    Start Time: 9:00 am

    End Time: 1:00 pm

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  • Summer Camp

    $325 per camper

    Monday - Friday

    8:00am - 5:00pm

    6 weeks available

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Our Focus

Inclusion and Belonging

We support the integration of all demographics within our programs. Offering a space for all individuals to feel accepted, included, and wanted. From pros to first-timers, we want to build communal bridges that go far and wide!

A man teaching two boys to use handheld compass devices at a wooden fence in a grassy outdoor area.

Outdoor Education

We offer outdoor education through the Wilderness Education Association’s standards. Our community can learn the fundamentals of outdoor living and responsible ecological stewardship through the W.E.A.'s 6+1 curriculum.

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Breaking Barriers

We listen. Using the knowledge we gain from local stakeholders, we dismantle barriers to access within our programs and to our local natural spaces. We believe the benefits of nature exposure belong to all people!