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Weseektoprovidethecommunitywithoutdoorrecreationalopportunities byfocusingonbuildingafoundationfortheloveoftheoutdoors
TheDallasParkandRecreationDepartment'smissionustochampion lifelongrecreationandserveasresponsiblestewardsofthecity’sparks, trails,andopenspaces
Proud Partner
Usingthepowerofscience,educationandstewardship,LeaveNoTraceisona missiontoensureasustainablefuturefortheoutdoorsandtheplanet Nomatterwhereorwhyyougetoutside,it’syourstoprotect It’sYourNature
CONTACT
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214-671-2267
100 US 80
MESQUITE, TX 75149
WELCOMECENTER
HOURS: TUESDAYSATURDAY 9AM-5PM
PARK HOURS: MONDAY-SUNDAY 5AM-11PM YEAR ROUND
The Dallas Park and Recreation Department is excited to offer the award-winning Dallas Outdoor Adventures program.
Located on 400+ acres of land, Samuell Farm is a perfect destination for field trips, birthday parties, team building, and corporate retreats We are proud to offer seasonal adventure camps that focus on giving kids the opportunity to experience outdoor activities and build a foundation for the love of the outdoors. Our property is also home to city-wide special events held throughout the year.
EXPLORESTATEPARKS
Parents,ifyouareeverlookingforsomewhereyourkidscanspendtheir dayduringProfessionalLearningDays(studentholidaysduringtheweek), thenlooknofurther.ExploreStateParksisaprogramcreatedfordays likethose! Yourkidscanspendtheirdaywithusaswetraveltogetherto CedarHillStateParkforadayofexploringandhiking.
Monday,September30
Tuesday,November5
Ages7-15
9am-5pm Cost:$25
*MeetatSamuellFarm
*IncludesshuttletoCedarHillStatePark
*Lunch&snacknotprovided
RECREATIONCENTEROUTREACH
OutdoorAdventuresisproudtoprovideoutreachprogramstovariousCity ofDallasRecreationCenters.IfyourkidsparticipateinOutofSchoolTime, thentheycanexpecttohaveavisitfromourteam.RecreationCenters havetheopportunitytosignupforthefollowingoutdooractivitiesatno costtoyou.Wehopeyourkidsenjoyhavingusandlearnsomethingnew!
Fishing/BackyardBass
Geocaching
NaturePhotography
SurvivalSkills
*RecreationCenterparticipationisprovidedonafirst-come,first-servebasis
MOUNTAINBIKING
WehavecertifiedRideLeaderswhoexcelinteachingthefoundational skillsneededtomountainbikesafely Onceyoucompletethepre-ride assessment,ourstaffwillguideyouthroughthetrailsatSamuellFarm Beginnerandexperiencedparticipationisencouraged
Tuesday,October1|Ages10-15
Thursday,October3|Ages16+
Cost:$10
Time 530pm 700pm
fishingknots,exploredifferenttypesofbait,andofcoursecastareelthen youwillnotwanttomissthisoffering
Tuesday,October8|Ages10-15
Thursday,October10|Ages16+
Cost:Free
Time:5:30pm-7:00pm
GEO-PHOTOGRAPHY
Afusionofgeocachingandnaturephotography,thisoutdoortreasurehuntingactivitywillleadyounotonlytoacache,butalsotoapicturesque locationatSamuellFarmwhereyoucansnapaphotograph.Participants willtakehomeahiddentreasureandaprintedcopyoftheirfavoritephoto.
Tuesday,October15|Ages10-15
Thursday,October17|Ages16+
Cost:$5
Time:5:30pm-7:00pm
ARCHERY
Archeryisarapidlygrowingrecreationalhobbylovedbykidsandadults alike.OurBasicArcheryInstructorsandTrainerarecertifiedthroughThe NationalArcheryintheSchoolsProgram(NASP).Takeaimandjoinour skilledstaffmemberstolearnthebasicsofarchery.
Tuesday,October29|Ages10-15 Thursday,October31|Ages16+ Cost:$15
Time:5:30pm-7:00pm Saturday,November9|AllAges
Saturday,November23|AllAges Cost:$15
Time:10:00am-12:00pm
KAYAKING
Kayakingisagreatformofexerciseandalsoprovidesarelaxing experience OurinstructorswhoarecertifiedthroughtheAmericanCanoe Association,areexceptionallytrainedtoteachthebasicsofkayaking This coursewillteachyousafety,howtopaddle,andevenguideyouthrougha beautifullake-sidetrailatWhiteRockLake
Saturday,November2|Ages10-17
Saturday,November16|Ages18+
Cost:$15
Time:10:00am-12:00pm
Location:WhiteRockLake
*Mountain biking, fishing, geo-photography, archery, and kayaking all include necessary equipment
*Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
*Program dates are subject to change depending upon weather conditions
FAMILYCAMPING
Thisprogramisdesignedtocomfortablyintroducefamiliestothejoysof carcamping.Carcampingisgreatbecauseyoucanbringallthegearand foodyouwanttomakeyoufeelathome(inthewoods).Weareproudto beabletoprovidetopofthelinecampingequipmentsoallyouhaveto worryaboutiswhatyou’rehavingfordinner&breakfast.Ourseasoned staffmemberswillbesuretoprovideyourfamilywithafoundationforthe loveoftheoutdoors.
Saturday-Sunday,October12-13|AllAges
Cost:$75perfamilyupto6people
Time:3:00pm-12:00pm
Location:CedarHillStatePark
*Campingequipmentprovided:4,6,or8-persontent,cots(foradults), foampads(forchildren),2-burnerstove,propane,lanterns,headlamps, andacooksetwhichincludespots,pans,plates,bowls,cups,andutensils,
FALLBREAKCAMP
Schoolisout!JoinusatSamuellFarmforsomanyoutdooradventures yourcamperwillnotwanttomiss.Ourenthusiasticcounselorswillteach activitieslikearchery,leatherworking,survivalskills,mountainbiking, naturephotography,andgeocachingjusttonameafew.
Monday-Wednesday,November25-27
Ages:7-15
Cost:$50
Shuttle:$15
Time:9:00am-5:00pm
WINTERBREAKCAMP
GivethegiftofOutdoorAdventuresCamp!Anextendedtimeoutofschool istheperfecttimetoenjoytheoutdoorsandlearnsomethingnew.Winter BreakCamphasthesameofferingsasFallBreakCampandisavailable fortwoseparatesessions.
Session 1: Monday-Friday, December 23-27 (with the exception of December 25)
Session 2: Monday-Friday, December 30-January 3 (with the exception of January 1)
Ages: 7-15
Cost: $80
Shuttle: $20
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
ADVENTUREPACKAGES
Lookingforaplacetohaveabirthdayparty,corporateretreat,orguided teambuilding?OutdoorAdventuresatSamuellFarmistheperfectlocation
Alladventuresareledbyourcertifiedstaff Takealookatthedifferent offeringswehave!
GRANDADVENTUREPACKAGE
Cost:$250
2Hours|Ages5+
Choosea1houradventure: Fishing
NaturePhotography
Geocaching
EXTREMEADVENTUREPACKAGE
Cost:$300
2.5Hours|Ages7+
Choosea1.5houradventure: Archery Kayaking
Bothinclude1houruseofmultipurposeroom
Includestables&chairs
Tablearrangementoptionsavailable
Birthdaypartiesincludeat-shirt
*Adventure Packages have a 10-person max
*Birthday parties only available on Saturday
*Certain stipulations and agreements must be met for use of multipurpose room
*Retreats and teambuilding can be booked throughout the week
OUTDOOREDUCATION&FIELDTRIPS
Outdoor Adventures offers a wide array of educational classes for 2nd-8th grade students. Spend your day with our educated staff who have been certified to lead courses provided by Project Wild and Aquatic Wild which is a learning resource provided by the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies. Our classes range from weather systems to pond ecology and so much in between We will be sure your day is packed with adventure and education!
SESSIONPACKAGESELECTIONS:
NATURALLY CREATIVE
OBSERVER'S OVERLOOK
Not interested in those combinations of package selections? You also have the ability to choose your own adventure and create a package that is suitable for your students
REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS HERE
