The Blackland Prairie Raptor Center’s Family Campout offers visitors a memorable overnight experience in our beautiful Brockdale Park! The experience will include an overnight campout, live raptor program, guided evening trail walk, s’mores, breakfast and more. Spots are limited, so be sure to get your ticket now for our next event.
This program is designed for families with children ages 3 years and older. Each attending group must have at least 1 adult per 4 children to provide supervision.
Tickets
$35 per child (ages 5-12)
$50 per adult (ages 13+)
Children 4 years old and under are free
Guests must bring their own tent and equipment. See the suggested equipment list below.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Please note that lights out will be no later than 10 p.m.
Pastries, fruit and water will be provided for breakfast. Guests may bring other food options as desired.
Guests are not permitted to build their own fire. Fire is only permitted in the designated fire pit ring and will be managed by Center Staff and Volunteers.
Electricity is not readily available, so please plan accordingly.
Restrooms will be available throughout the entire event. No showers available.
ITINERARY
Saturday
4:00 – 7:00 PM – Arrival, check-in and set-up
7:00 – 7:45 PM – Live Raptor Program (Amphitheater)
8:00 – 8:30 PM – Guided Trail Walks
8:30 PM and forward – S’mores and free time
Sunday
7:00 – 8:30 AM – Breakfast (come and go at Welcome Building)
9:30 AM – Depart Park
SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT
Tent
Sleeping bags
Sleeping pads
Pillows
Camp chairs, if desired
Hand sanitizer
Toiletries
Prescription medication
Water and drinks
Flashlight
Bug spray
Snacks
Sleepwear
Weather appropriate clothing