Join GTG Outdoors for a hands-on overnight master class that teaches the skills and confidence to plan, set up, and enjoy your own camping adventures. Whether you’re brand new to camping or looking to level up your outdoor know-how, this weekend experience will prepare you to thrive outside.
Set in the scenic Mother Neff State Park, one of Texas’s oldest and most beloved state parks, you’ll spend two days learning core camping skills from expert guides while surrounded by nature. You’ll pitch your own tent, cook over a campfire, practice navigation, and learn how to explore the outdoors safely and sustainably.
All instruction, materials, and meals (Friday dinner through Saturday dinner) are included.
FREE camping gear rental kits available upon request.
Over the course of two days, participants will gain experience in:
Campsite Setup & Gear Selection: How to choose your site, set up tents, and organize for comfort and safety
Fire Building & Campfire Cooking: Techniques for safe fire prep, ignition, and delicious meals outdoors
Leave No Trace Principles: Protecting parks and minimizing your impact
Navigation & Orientation: Reading maps, using a compass, and navigating Texas terrain
Outdoor Safety & First Aid: Understanding weather, wildlife, and emergency preparedness
Trip Planning & Outdoor Leadership: Packing smart, leading group trips, and building confidence outdoors
Friday, December 19 – Arrival & Camp Skills
4:00 PM – Check-in begins
5:00 PM – Tent setup & campsite organization
6:00 PM – Campfire cooking workshop & dinner
8:00 PM – Night navigation, stargazing & campfire stories
Saturday, December 20 – Adventure & Mastery
7:30 AM – Breakfast & morning camp routine
9:00 AM – Map reading, compass & trail navigation
11:00 AM – Shelter, weather & safety skills
12:30 PM – Group lunch (cook-along session)
2:00 PM – Trip planning & outdoor leadership
4:00 PM – Pack-up & Leave No Trace cleanup
5:00 PM – Campfire dinner & reflection
6:30 PM – Departure
This class is open to:
Individuals, families, and small groups interested in camping for the first time
Educators, community leaders, and youth mentors who want to teach outdoor skills
Anyone looking to reconnect with nature and gain practical outdoor confidence
No prior camping experience required.
Join GTG Outdoors for a hands-on overnight master class that teaches the skills and confidence to plan, set up, and enjoy your own camping adventures. Whether you’re brand new to camping or looking to level up your outdoor know-how, this weekend experience will prepare you to thrive outside.
Set in the scenic Mother Neff State Park, one of Texas’s oldest and most beloved state parks, you’ll spend two days learning core camping skills from expert guides while surrounded by nature. You’ll pitch your own tent, cook over a campfire, practice navigation, and learn how to explore the outdoors safely and sustainably.
All instruction, materials, and meals (Friday dinner through Saturday dinner) are included.
FREE camping gear rental kits available upon request.
Over the course of two days, participants will gain experience in:
Campsite Setup & Gear Selection: How to choose your site, set up tents, and organize for comfort and safety
Fire Building & Campfire Cooking: Techniques for safe fire prep, ignition, and delicious meals outdoors
Leave No Trace Principles: Protecting parks and minimizing your impact
Navigation & Orientation: Reading maps, using a compass, and navigating Texas terrain
Outdoor Safety & First Aid: Understanding weather, wildlife, and emergency preparedness
Trip Planning & Outdoor Leadership: Packing smart, leading group trips, and building confidence outdoors
Friday, December 19 – Arrival & Camp Skills
4:00 PM – Check-in begins
5:00 PM – Tent setup & campsite organization
6:00 PM – Campfire cooking workshop & dinner
8:00 PM – Night navigation, stargazing & campfire stories
Saturday, December 20 – Adventure & Mastery
7:30 AM – Breakfast & morning camp routine
9:00 AM – Map reading, compass & trail navigation
11:00 AM – Shelter, weather & safety skills
12:30 PM – Group lunch (cook-along session)
2:00 PM – Trip planning & outdoor leadership
4:00 PM – Pack-up & Leave No Trace cleanup
5:00 PM – Campfire dinner & reflection
6:30 PM – Departure
This class is open to:
Individuals, families, and small groups interested in camping for the first time
Educators, community leaders, and youth mentors who want to teach outdoor skills
Anyone looking to reconnect with nature and gain practical outdoor confidence
No prior camping experience required.
