W.I.L.D.
High School Course ‘26-27
Wilderness Immersion & Leadership Development
for High schoolers
The WILD High School Course is a nature-based high school learning experience designed for teens ages 12–17 who are curious, engaged, and eager to explore the world through hands-on learning. Meeting regularly in outdoor settings, the class blends exploration, practical skill-building, discussion, and collaborative projects that encourage students to think deeply, work together, and develop confidence in the natural world.
Students engage in experiential learning that may support high school credit hours while developing practical knowledge and leadership skills. Through outdoor study, environmental stewardship and community projects, teens may also pursue relevant certifications and complete volunteer service hours that support their academic and personal growth.
The class emphasizes curiosity, resilience, and meaningful connection—to nature, to learning, and to one another.
Rather than a traditional classroom environment, WanderWild invites teens to learn through experience, exploration, and thoughtful engagement with the living world around them.
Program Details
W.I.L.D. High School Course
Ages: 12–17 (must be 13 by 5/01/2027)
Meeting Schedule: Thursdays, Twice per month in person
Home Study lessons on off weeks
Time: 11:30a-2:30p
Location: Various beautiful outdoor classrooms around Denton County
Examples include:
Veal Spring Branch Trailhead
Little Elm Beach
Clear Creek Preserve
Stone Creek Park Flower Mound
Ray Roberts State Park
Cross Timbers Trailhead
Enrollment Fee: $200 per student
Yearly Tuition Contribution: annual course tuition is paid in 8 monthly installments, based on sliding scale
Rooted · $60/month
Growing · $70 (true cost)/month
Giving · $80/month
Enrollment ensures your student’s place in our program through May 2027. Course Tuition covers student costs and curriculum from Sep-May, regardless of student’s attendance, schedule changes, vacations, or participation. This commitment allows us to reserve your student’s place for the full course and plan materials, instruction, and class size accordingly.
Students may also have opportunities to earn:
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high school credit hours (depending on homeschool documentation)
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outdoor skill certifications
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volunteer service hours through stewardship and community projects
This program is organized into three semesters throughout the year, each centered around a capstone project that connects students with the seasons of the natural world and their focused studies.
During each semester, teens explore a theme through hands-on learning, outdoor exploration, skill-building, and collaborative projects that deepen their understanding of the season and its ecosystems. These seasonal projects may include activities such as environmental stewardship, wilderness skills, nature observation, and creative or practical applications of what students discover.
This structure allows learning to unfold naturally alongside the changing landscape while giving students the opportunity to develop meaningful projects and real-world skills over time.