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Nature Discovery Camp offers a variety of activities including hiking, swimming in natural swimming holes and creeks, and field trips to Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center and Milton Reimer’s Ranch Park. Campers can also enjoy games and team-building challenges, singing and storytelling around the campfire, stargazing with visiting astronomers, nature-themed art projects, and high-adventure activities.
• Ages: 9–13 years old
• Price: Non-scholarship families will be asked to pay a tuition fee starting at $800 for Nature Discovery Camp
• Location: Campsite at Shield Ranch, located 22 miles west of Austin, operates 100% off-grid relying on rainwater collection and solar power
Established in 2007, Camp El Ranchito’s mission is to connect children with the natural world by providing an extraordinarily fun and inspiring nature-immersion experience. El Ranchito is committed to providing access to children and youth from families who may not otherwise have a residential nature immersion camp experience. The camp fosters an inclusive community with diverse backgrounds and identities and serves as a learning laboratory for conservation on ecologically diverse wildlands.
Last updated December 7, 2025.
• Ages: 9–13 years old
• Price: Non-scholarship families will be asked to pay a tuition fee starting at $800 for Nature Discovery Camp
• Location: Campsite at Shield Ranch, located 22 miles west of Austin, operates 100% off-grid relying on rainwater collection and solar power
Established in 2007, Camp El Ranchito’s mission is to connect children with the natural world by providing an extraordinarily fun and inspiring nature-immersion experience. El Ranchito is committed to providing access to children and youth from families who may not otherwise have a residential nature immersion camp experience. The camp fosters an inclusive community with diverse backgrounds and identities and serves as a learning laboratory for conservation on ecologically diverse wildlands.
Last updated December 7, 2025.
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