Outdoor Adventures Programs

The Dallas Park and Recreation Department in partnership with The Dallas Parks Foundation is excited to offer the Dallas Outdoor Adventures program which seeks to provide Dallas youth with outdoor recreational programs including overnight camping, outdoor cooking, nature photography, kayaking and mountain biking and more!

Register for any of our Outdoor Adventures courses HERE! 

Please fill out an Outdoor Adventures Participation Waiver prior to participating in the program. 

Become a vendor at one of our upcoming events. Fill out the interest form here!

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Youth Classes 

Beginner Archery - Ages 8-12

Learn the fundamentals of archery and maybe even shoot a bullseye!   This entry level class will teach youth everything they need to know to safely shoot a compound bow and arrows in an outdoor setting.

Family Classes (Youth & at least 1 Guardian)

Geocaching - Ages 5 & Up

It’s a nature-based treasure hunt using modern-day technology! Geo (world) + Cache (hidden treasure) = Geocaching!   Explore the outdoors using GPS devices to find treasures located around the park. Each individual will be provided with a GPS device. 

 Nature Photography - Ages 7 & Up

The beautiful outdoors around us is deserving of being captured through the lens of a camera.  Each participant will use provided cameras and learn photography techniques such as Rule of Thirds, Contrast, Diagonal Lines, Use of Color and Framing.  Participants will be emailed a digital copy of their favorite picture taken in the session.

Outdoor Archery - Ages 5 & Up

Learn the fundamentals of archery and maybe even shoot a bullseye!   This entry class will teach you everything you need to know to safely shoot a compound bow and arrows in an outdoor setting.


Adventure Packages

Coming soon!  Hold your birthday party or corporate team building event at Samuell Farm!  Adventure packages are coming this Fall! (flyer attached to provide more information)