Cibolo Summer Camps

NATURE CAMP | Chainmail of The Ecosystem

In our first week Campers will explore the diversity of life at the Cibolo. They will view each of our ecosystems as they learn about and are able to participate in surveys of birds, plants, and other animals. They will engage in our famous food web water tag, pretend to be aliens, as well as construct model animal homes to explore and examine the complexity and interconnected nature of life at the Cibolo. We may even be visited by some local wildlife to truly get a first-hand experience of just how unique every part of it is. 

Time: 9 am-1:30 pm
Ages: 5–12

ART CAMP | TBA

TBA

Time: 1:30pm–4:30pm
Ages: 5–12

NATURE CAMP | Breastplate of Health

In our second week campers will participate in and explore the various ways being at the Cibolo improves our health. Campers will examine our teaching garden and the environmental and health benefits of organic gardening practices, applying it as they assemble their own tea bags using ingredients found growing in the garden. Campers will keep a nature journal, learn nature shading, and enjoy the benefits of observing nature. Campers will learn about the importance of staying cool in the summer heat through a plethora of water related activities and games. 

Time: 9:00am–1:30pm
Ages: 5–12

CULINARY CAMP | TBA

TBA

Time: 1:30pm–4:30pm
Ages: 5–12

NATURE CAMP | Helm of Ingenuity

In our third week campers will focus on creativity and thinking outside of the box in Nature. They will use design and technology skills to compete in a nature boat competition, engineer the most effective nest to protect eggs, build and practice the effective dispersal of seed balls in our wildflower prairie, and compete in different brain teasing games. 

Time: 9:00am–1:30pm
Ages: 5–12

ART CAMP | TBA

TBA

Time: 1:30pm–4:30pm
Ages: 5–12

NATURE CAMP | Shield our Water

In our fourth week previously known as wet and wild week campers will celebrate and learn what it means to protect our water systems. Campers will get wet every single day if this camp with a variety of water-based games and activities. Campers will learn about our aquifer as they create their own model watersheds and demonstrate the pollution that can occur. Campers will do various experiments and tests to examine water quality, properties of water, and the animals that call it a home. 

Time: 9:00am–1:30pm
Ages: 5–12

CULINARY CAMP | TBA

TBA

Time: 1:30pm–4:30pm
Ages: 5–12

NATURE CAMP | Sigil of the Cibolo

Our fifth week contains the most variety as it examines all of the wonderful and unique things from the past and present that make the Cibolo what it is. Students will examine the history of the Cibolo as they see relics at our farm side, while they experience what growing up on a farm would have been like with activities designed to simulate everyday life at the Herff Farm. Students will get to learn about the land management projects we have going on at the Cibolo and participate in a meaningful service project. And as our friend and cofounder Brent Evans says the most important part of work at the Cibolo is that you can’t forget the fun! So, in addition to the history and involvement of campers in our mission they will play a variety of team building camp games, and maybe even get a visit from the mythical Mr. Green man. 

Time: 9:00am–1:30pm
Ages: 5–12

ART CAMP | TBA

TBA

Time: 1:30pm–4:30pm
Ages: 5–12

NATURE CAMP | Throwing Down the Gauntlet

Our sixth week of camp will be a week full of games and friendly competitions. Campers will compete in a variety of fun nature inspired and traditional camp games such as our skull identification game, water relay race, water balloon to see, etc… They will also collaboratively to meet our Conservation service challenge for the week. We will end it off by examining the amazing contributions of all through our trophy building competition where campers will build trophies and recognize each other for their achievements throughout the week. 

Time: 9:00am–1:30pm
Ages: 5–12

CULINARY CAMP | TBA

TBA

Time: 1:30pm–4:00pm
Ages: 5–12

NATURE CAMP | Boots of Exploration

Campers will move and truly walk to the ends of the Cibolo during this week of camp. Every day will include a hike as campers will explore a unique part of the Cibolo each day. When they reach their destination for the day campers will use scavenger hunts, microscopes, binoculars, and various other surveys, tools, and games to explore the unique persona every location has to offer. 

Time: 9:00am–1:30pm
Ages: 5–12

ART CAMP | TBA

TBA

Time: 1:30pm–4:30pm
Ages: 5–12

NATURE CAMP | Knights Toolkits

Our Eighth and final week of camp sees campers examine the tools that we use to take care of and survey the Cibolo. Campers will be able to work with garden instruments as they learn the purposes of each tool and put that knowledge into practice. Campers will use test tubes, graduated cylinders, microscopes, and binoculars as they learn and practice the ways and methods in which we study wildlife at the Cibolo. Campers will use recycled materials to create enrichment for our presentation animals demonstrating resourcefulness.

Time: 9:00am–1:30pm
Ages: 5–12

CULINARY CAMP | TBA

TBA

Time: 1:30pm–4:30pm
Ages: 5–12

Following local, state, and CDC guidelines as they relate to COVID-19
Limited group presentations or assemblies
Limiting our group sizes and limiting our group numbers
Masks optional and not required for campers
Creating curbside drop-off and pick-up for camp families
Wrist temperature checks for each camper upon entry
Handwashing and hygiene efforts throughout each day
COVID-19 safety training for staff