Nature and Needs PD
Friday, July 10, 8:30am-3:30pm
Audience- Educators
Fee- $0
This workshop provides educators with the tools necessary to differentiate learning activities to meet the needs of each individual. Participants will learn how to incorporate students' interest to increase their motivation to learn. Participants will leave with a complete lesson plan or a project that has helped them understand the process first-hand. *This provides the state required 6-hour GT update. Bring face masks and plan on social distancing.
Citizenship Merit Badge
Wednesday, July 15, 9:00am-noon
Audience- Boy Scouts
Fee- $5
As Scouts fulfill the requirements for this merit badge, they will learn how to become active citizens who are aware of and grateful for their liberties and rights. This class covers all requirements for Citizenship in the Nation except requirement numbers 2, 3, and 8.
All scouts registering for this class are required to bring a blue card with their unit leader's signature to start this class. *Bring face masks and plan on social distancing.
Weather Merit Badge
Wednesday, July 15, 1:00pm-4:00pm
Audience- Boy Scouts
Fee- $5
Study the Earth’s atmosphere, learn about the water cycle, predict the weather and discuss extreme weather. This class covers all requirements for Weather except requirement 9 (partial done on site). All scouts registering for this class are required to bring a blue card with their unit leader's signature to start this class. There is a $5 fee to cover the cost of materials used in class. *Bring face masks and plan on social distancing.
Outdoor Art Explorer Badge
Friday, July 17, 9:00am-12:00pm
Audience- Girl Scout Juniors
Fee- $5
Art and outdoors go hand in hand so let’s combine both and get a badge too! Let nature be your inspiration as you explore, create, and design different kinds of art. The entire badge for Outdoor Art Explorer will be earned during this session.
LAR Summer Camp
Wednesday-Friday, July 22-24, 9am-noon
Audience- 4th-6th graders
Fee- $20
This is the perfect opportunity to get your tween out of the house for a few hours! Long Acres Ranch is hosting their first ever summer fun camp! Join us for a few hours each morning for a variety of activities ranging from science experiments to archery. Due to COVID-19, space is extremely limited to ensure the safety of the children and staff. *Bring face masks and plan on social distancing.
Hunters Education
Saturday, July 25, 8:00am-5:30pm
Audience- Hunters born on or after September 2, 1971
Fee- $15 for lunch
This course is designed for novice or young hunters, ages 9 years and above. The course covers the core competencies of firearm and hunting safety, hunting ethics and wildlife conservation. All materials are provided. Courses are offered across the state year round and are taught by certified volunteer instructors. Pre-registration is required. Please follow this link for complete course details and registration as well as social distancing measures and requirements.
STEM PD
Wednesday, July 29, 8:30am-11:30am
Audience- Elementary Educators
Fee- $10 for lunch
This workshop is designed for elementary science teachers. Walk through a variety of activities that focus on 3D learning to 2D assessment questions. Several examples will be provided. The entire session is hands-on. We will be inside and out in nature, so please dress appropriately and bring water to drink! *Bring face masks and plan on social distancing.
STEM PD
Thursday, July 30, 8:30am-11:30am
Audience- Secondary Educators
Fee- $10 for lunch
This workshop is designed for secondary science teachers. Walk through a variety of activities that focus on 3D learning to 2D assessment questions. Several examples will be provided. The entire session is hands-on. We will be inside and out in nature, so please dress appropriately and bring water to drink! *Bring face masks and plan on social distancing.
Del Webb Fishing
1st and 3rd Tuesday each month starting in August, 9am-11am
Audience- ADULT Del Webb Residents ONLY
Fee- $0
THIS IS FOR ADULT DEL WEBB RESIDENTS ONLY.
Join us for a morning of fishing on the Brazos River (weather and river levels permitting)! We will provide all of the fishing equipment. You provide the license, which can be obtained at Academy or Wal-Mart, and a lawn chair. There is a small hike and a steep incline to traverse, so one must be able-bodied to get to the location where we will be fishing. *Bring face masks and plan on social distancing.