Summer Prep – Food Pack Out

The Woods Project 2700 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX, United States

The Woods Project needs your help as we prepare backpacking meals for our 2022 summer trips.  There are 6 days worth of food and we cannot put it all together without your help. Please bring a refillable water bottle and comfortable clothes you do not mind getting dirty. We will provide pizza and drinks! Click here […]

Summer Prep – Gear Pack Out for Donner Pass trips

TWP Warehouse 6910 Renwick Drive, Suite V, Houston, United States

Please join us to help prepare for our summer program!  On this day, we will be taking all of our camping equipment needed for summer trip, organizing it into backpack groups, and then stuffing it into gearbags that will be shipped across the country so our students can use the camping equipment during their summer trips. […]

Summer Prep – Gear Pack Out for Olympic trips

TWP Warehouse 6910 Renwick Drive, Suite V, Houston, United States

Please join us to help prepare for our summer program!  On this day, we will be taking all of our camping equipment needed for summer trip, organizing it into backpack groups, and then stuffing it into gearbags that will be shipped across the country so our students can use the camping equipment during their summer trips. […]

Summer Trips – Apostle Islands

This sea kayaking trip in the Apostle Islands of Lake Superior is for students who are alumni of our summer program and are enrolled in our Junior Leaders Program.

Summer Trips – Bold & Gold

This summer, our students and volunteer leaders will spend two weeks in the North Cascade and Olympic National Parks with YMCA Bold & Gold.

Airport Day – Departure Group 1

It's AIRPORT DAY! We need your help! Join The Woods Project at both George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) as we send off nearly 200 students and 60 volunteers for their life-changing 2 week wilderness immersion experiences in California and Washington. We have 6 flights departing between July 6th […]

Summer Trips – Donner Pass/Desolation Wilderness

This summer, our students and volunteer leaders will spend two weeks just west of Lake Tahoe, in the Donner Pass/Desolation Wilderness area.  The first week will be spent in an outdoor educational setting with a front country partner, and the second week will be spent backpacking.

Airport Day – Departure Group 2

It’s AIRPORT DAY! We need your help! Join The Woods Project at both George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) as we send off nearly 200 students and 60 volunteers for their life-changing 2 week wilderness immersion experiences in California and Washington. We have 6 flights departing between July 6th […]

Airport Day – Departure Group 3

It’s AIRPORT DAY! We need your help! Join The Woods Project at both George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) as we send off nearly 200 students and 60 volunteers for their life-changing 2 week wilderness immersion experiences in California and Washington. We have 6 flights departing between July 6th […]

First Aid Kit Restock

The Woods Project 2700 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX, United States

The Woods Project needs help restocking first aid kits for the upcoming program year! This work is extremely important and helps us to ensure the safety and health of our students and volunteers while they are out in the wilderness. If you are available to donate your time, it will be greatly appreciated! Wear comfortable […]

Fall Volunteer Orientation

The Woods Project 2700 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX, United States

Have you been curious about volunteering for a weekend trip, but not quite sure what to expect? Then please join us for our Fall Volunteer Orientation! 6:00-6:30 Meet & Greet: Enjoy mingling with current and new volunteers. 6:30-8:00 Weekend Trip Orientation: Weekend trip schedule & activities Gear information Student and leader expectations Hierarchy of roles and […]

Fall JLP Weekend

Brazos Bend State Park We will be doing some hiking, biking, and exploring of the state park. Brazos Bend is known for its alligator population and unique features to this part of Texas, so come ready to see some incredible wildlife while spending the day outside exploring. Saturday night will be spent camping at Brazos […]