The Texas Brigades is a wildlife and natural resources focused leadership development program for middle and high school youth (ages 13-17) interested in learning habitat management, communication skills, and developing a land ethic. There are eight different camps with six themes: Bobwhite Brigade, Buckskin Brigade, Bass Brigade, Waterfowl Brigade, Coastal Brigade and Ranch Brigade. During each 5-day camp, participants are introduced to habitat management, hone their communication skills and develop a land ethic.
“If you are interested in biology, conservation, leadership, or just appreciate the outdoors, you should consider applying to one of our camps,” said Jared Laing, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department biologist.
The camps are held on private ranches and at natural resource education and research locations in different areas of the state. In addition to learning animal anatomy and behavior, botany, nutrition, habitat management, population dynamics and more, campers learn valuable leadership skills. Camp tuition allows Texas Brigades to provide a unique experience for each individual. Financial assistance may be available to assist in covering the $500 tuition.
Applications are available online and open until March 15 for interested campers and adult leaders.
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