Events

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 180 […]

Summer Reunion- For students, leaders, and families! Thank you for an AMAZING summer! There were 170 students who attended a 2-week summer trip with us this year. The Woods Project team hopes that you had a great time this summer: having new experiences, taking in nature's beautiful views, making new friends, and growing your skills. To close […]

Come help us wash & dry our sleeping bags! Every summer we put our down sleeping bags through a lot of use and by the end they are in desperate need of washing. Now is the time to prepare them for our upcoming weekend camping trips. The most challenging part is drying our down sleeping […]

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. 6:30-8:30 Weekend Trip Orientation: The Woods Project Introduction Volunteer Opportunities Weekend Trip Outline Leader Roles and Responsibilities Safety and […]

JLP Brazos Bend State Park Biking 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. Both Friday and Saturday nights will […]

For those that are unavailable for the in-person class we have scheduled a virtual trip leader orientation. It is scheduled for Wednesday, October 15 at 6:30 pm. It will be held over Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent out a few days before the class. Attendees will be required to have their cameras on […]

Lake Houston Camping This will be a new location for a weekend trip and we are excited! This trip will involve overnight camping, some day hikes, along with a visit to the local nature center. It is a beautiful site and we are looking forward to introducing our students and trip leaders to what it […]

Art in the Park with Broz! Students will spend the morning learning art techniques and then implementing them so that when they are done they can bring a completed piece home. Location will be a centrally located park. Registration deadline 10/11/25 REGISTER HERE!  Please note:  The trip signup is your opportunity to make your preferences […]

Daytime Volunteers Needed!   At The Woods Project we always strive to improve our program and serve our students in the best way possible. To get more done in a timely manner we are hoping to have volunteers sign up for shifts throughout the week. Shifts will be variable each week as the workload and […]

Enchanted Woodland Feast, presented by ENGIE As we proudly embark upon our 20th year of empowering youth through outdoor education and wilderness adventures, The Woods Project invites you to a momentous evening celebrating our students and their transformative journeys — all against the backdrop of the Houston skyline and a thoughtfully curated farm-to-table rooftop dining […]

First Aid Inventory & Sorting Wednesday, November 12, 2025; 5:15 to 8 pm Do you like sorting? At the end of every summer, we have to unpack every single first aid kit, check expiration dates, clean bags and inventory what can be used in our upcoming program year. This event will help us get bags […]

Huntsville State Park Kayaking The Woods Project will be partnering with Texas Parks and Wildlife spending Saturday night camping at Huntsville State Park. On Saturday, the group will be split so everyone will spend a half day out on the water kayaking and the other half day hiking, geocaching, and fishing. Students will depart from […]