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W.I.L.D. 
High School Course 

Wilderness Immersion & Leadership Development

for High schoolers

The WILD High School Course is a nature-based high school learning experience designed for teens ages 13–17 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.

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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.

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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.

Outdoor Art Session

Program Details

W.I.L.D. High School Course

Ages: 13–17 (must be 13 by 8/1/2026)
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: $150 per student


Contribution: bi- weekly, based on sliding scale

Rooted · $35
Growing · $40 (true cost)
Giving · $45

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Students may also have opportunities to earn:

  • high school credit hours (depending on homeschool documentation)

  • outdoor skill certifications

  • 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.

What is W.I.L.D.?

For more information, please visit our W.I.L.D. Frequently Asked Questions page. 
FAQs
Sample Schedule:

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Opening Circle: We begin by gathering as a group to connect, review the day’s focus, and set intentions for our time together.
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Outdoor Exploration: Students spend time observing the landscape, asking questions, and engaging with the natural environment.
 

Instructor Demo and Student Practice: Teens practice outdoor and nature skills connected to the semester’s seasonal project—such as navigation, stewardship work, or wilderness skills.
 

Collaborative Work: Students work together on projects, problem-solving activities, or discussions that deepen understanding and build community.
 

Reflection & Closing: We end with a group reflection, sharing discoveries and insights from the day’s experience.

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