Upcoming Events
Kick-Off Party I
Come celebrate the new HATS year with all of your friends! We will have food, drinks and will be giving out the new HATS shirts for the 2019 - 2020 year! This is a great time to bring friends interesting in HATS. Looking forward to seeing all of you there!
Find out more »Kick-Off Party II
Come celebrate the new HATS year with all of your friends! We will have food, drinks and will be giving out the new HATS shirts for the 2019 - 2020 year! This is a great time to bring friends interesting in HATS. Looking forward to seeing all of you there!
Find out more »Mentor Magic Meeting
During this meeting, you will discover what “Mentor Magic” really is. From leading an activity, to witnessing a Dad & Daughter or Dad & Son team build their communication skills, or helping someone to face and overcome their fears, mentoring is truly the “Magic” of the HATS program. You will also learn the NEW process to sign up to mentor a campout! Join us and find out more!
Find out more »Wilderness Leadership Academy I
As a HATS leader, you have a large impact on accomplishing a great HATS campout. The Camp Director/Senior Mentor/Mentor have the challenge of and the responsibility of shaping a Dad/Daughter and Dad/Son team. You are responsible for: Effectively executing the HATS campout template Seamlessly delivering the adventure program for the campout Protecting the HATS non-negotiable Communicating effectively with participant and other mentor teams Safety of the participants and other mentors Handling any problems that arise Delivering the HATS mission on…
Find out more »Wilderness Leadership Academy II
As a HATS leader, you have a large impact on accomplishing a great HATS campout. The Camp Director/Senior Mentor/Mentor have the challenge of and the responsibility of shaping a Dad/Daughter and Dad/Son team. You are responsible for: Effectively executing the HATS campout template Seamlessly delivering the adventure program for the campout Protecting the HATS non-negotiable Communicating effectively with participant and other mentor teams Safety of the participants and other mentors Handling any problems that arise Delivering the HATS mission on…
Find out more »D&D – 6th Brazos River Canoeing I
In the fall of 6th grade, HATS daughters and their dads, will have the opportunity to put their canoeing (and communications) skills to work! You will take on a 10-mile journey down the Brazos River! With help from mentors, our teams will load their camping gear into canoes and begin paddling down river. Daughters will have the opportunity to steer the canoe! Our teams will learn firsthand about our weekend’s theme: it's not about the destination, it's about the journey!…
Find out more »D&D – 8th White Water Kayaking I
The 8th grade kayak adventure will take our dad & daughter teams on an exciting road trip! They will down to San Marcos in Central Texas, for 2 days of kayaking the San Marcos River. Led by our expert guides from KayakPower.com; our teams will get a refresher in kayaking techniques. Then they head down the river to tackle many class 1 and class 2 rapids! With dads & daughters each in their own kayak, this will be the first HATS challenge…
Find out more »D&S – 8th White Water Kayaking
The 8th grade kayak adventure will take our dad & son teams on an exciting road trip! They will down to San Marcos in Central Texas, for 2 days of kayaking the San Marcos River. Led by our expert guides from KayakPower.com; our teams will get a refresher in kayaking techniques. Then they head down the river to tackle many class 1 and class 2 rapids! With dads & sons each in their own kayak, this will be the first HATS challenge…
Find out more »D&D – 6th Brazos River Canoeing II
In the fall of 6th grade, HATS daughters and their dads, will have the opportunity to put their canoeing (and communications) skills to work! You will take on a 10-mile journey down the Brazos River! With help from mentors, our teams will load their camping gear into canoes and begin paddling down river. Daughters will have the opportunity to steer the canoe! Our teams will learn firsthand about our weekend’s theme: it's not about the destination, it's about the journey!…
Find out more »D&D/S – 4th & New Member I
High Adventure Treks is a unique program, different from other outdoor programs. New HATS members will spend an exciting fall weekend together learning first-hand just what HATS is all about. During this energetic weekend, girls and their dads will play tons of games, learn about the HATS mission and get a taste of the adventures to come! Early Registration Begins July 1. If you have not created a profile in Membership Toolkit you will need to…
Find out more »D&D – 8th White Water Kayaking II
The 8th grade kayak adventure will take our dad & daughter teams on an exciting road trip! They will down to San Marcos in Central Texas, for 2 days of kayaking the San Marcos River. Led by our expert guides from KayakPower.com; our teams will get a refresher in kayaking techniques. Then they head down the river to tackle many class 1 and class 2 rapids! With dads & daughters each in their own kayak, this will be the first HATS challenge…
Find out more »D&S – 4th & New Member
High Adventure Treks is a unique program, different from other outdoor programs. New HATS members will spend an exciting fall weekend together learning first-hand just what HATS is all about. During this energetic weekend, boys and their dads will play tons of games, learn about the HATS mission and get a taste of the adventures to come! Early Registration Begins July 1. If you have not created a profile in Membership Toolkit you will need to create one.
Find out more »D&S – 5th Challenge Course
Teamwork and “Challenge by Choice” are key concepts for this campout. Our 5th-grade dads & sons will embark on an adventure called “Indiana and Henry Jones Save the World”. There will be a series of challenging, but age-appropriate adventures, our dad & son teams. They will face obstacles like the split-rope bridge, the helicopter zip line, and the laser minefield. Opinions are often split about whether it’s the dads or the sons who learn more on this campout. The sons…
Find out more »D&S – 6th Brazos River Canoeing
*Date changed from Sept 12 - 13 In the fall of 6th grade, HATS sons and their dads, will have the opportunity to put their canoeing (and communications) skills to work! You will take on a 10-mile journey down the Brazos River! With help from mentors, our teams will load their camping gear into canoes and begin paddling down river. Sons will have the opportunity to steer the canoe! Our teams will learn firsthand about our weekend’s theme: it's not about…
Find out more »D&D/S – 4th & New Member II
High Adventure Treks is a unique program, different from other outdoor programs. New HATS members will spend an exciting fall weekend together learning first-hand just what HATS is all about. During this energetic weekend, girls and their dads will play tons of games, learn about the HATS mission and get a taste of the adventures to come! Early Registration Begins July 1. If you have not created a profile in Membership Toolkit you will need to…
Find out more »D&D – 7th Rock Climbing & Rappelling I
In rock climbing and rappelling, as in life, trust in your team, yourself, and your equipment is key. Throughout this exciting weekend, our 7th grade daughters and dads will explore these concepts through our theme of “who do you trust?” We will travel north to the beautiful Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge, where we will learn the basics of rappelling. Early Registration Begins July 1. If you have not created a profile in Membership Toolkit you…
Find out more »D&D – 8th White Water Kayaking III
The 8th grade kayak adventure will take our dad & daughter teams on an exciting road trip! They will down to San Marcos in Central Texas, for 2 days of kayaking the San Marcos River. Led by our expert guides from KayakPower.com; our teams will get a refresher in kayaking techniques. Then they head down the river to tackle many class 1 and class 2 rapids! With dads & daughters each in their own kayak, this will be the first HATS challenge…
Find out more »D&D – 5th Challenge Course I
Teamwork and “Challenge by Choice” are key concepts for this campout. Our 5th-grade dads & daughters will embark on an adventure called “Indiana and Hannah Jones Save the World”. There will be a series of challenging, but age-appropriate adventures, our dad & daughter teams. They will face obstacles like the split-rope bridge, the helicopter zip line, and the laser minefield. Opinions are often split about whether it’s the dads or the daughters who learn more on this campout. The daughters…
Find out more »D&D – 5th Challenge Course II
Teamwork and “Challenge by Choice” are key concepts for this campout. Our 5th-grade dads & daughters will embark on an adventure called “Indiana and Hannah Jones Save the World”. There will be a series of challenging, but age-appropriate adventures, our dad & daughter teams. They will face obstacles like the split-rope bridge, the helicopter zip line, and the laser minefield. Opinions are often split about whether it’s the dads or the daughters who learn more on this campout. The daughters…
Find out more »D&D – 9th Backpacking I
The theme of the 9th grade backpacking campout is “ Unpacking Your Emotional Backpack.” This campout is designed to teach dads & daughters low-impact backpacking and allows the daughters to realize how little they need to be comfortable on a weekend backpacking trip. Sunday’s breakout is very special because the dads & daughters talk about unloading emotions that you have been carrying through life in your emotional backpack. Early Registration Begins July 1. If you have not created a profile…
Find out more »D&D – 7th Rock Climbing & Rappelling II
In rock climbing and rappelling, as in life, trust in your team, yourself, and your equipment is key. Throughout this exciting weekend, our 7th grade daughters and dads will explore these concepts through our theme of “who do you trust?” We will travel north to the beautiful Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge, where we will learn the basics of rappelling. Early Registration Begins July 1. If you have not created a profile in Membership Toolkit you…
Find out more »D&S – 7th Rock Climbing & Rappelling
In rock climbing and rappelling, as in life, trust in your team, yourself, and your equipment is key. Throughout this exciting weekend, our 7th grade sons and dads will explore these concepts through our theme of “who do you trust?” We will travel north to the beautiful Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge, where we will learn the basics of rappelling. Early Registration Begins July 1. If you have not created a profile in Membership Toolkit you…
Find out more »D&D – 9th Backpacking II
The theme of the 9th grade backpacking campout is “ Unpacking Your Emotional Backpack.” This campout is designed to teach dads & daughters low-impact backpacking and allows the daughters to realize how little they need to be comfortable on a weekend backpacking trip. Sunday’s breakout is very special because the dads & daughters talk about unloading emotions that you have been carrying through life in your emotional backpack. Early Registration Begins July 1. If you have not created a profile…
Find out more »D&S – 9th Backpacking
The theme of the 9th grade backpacking campout is “ Unpacking Your Emotional Backpack.” This campout is designed to teach dads & sons low-impact backpacking and allows the sons to realize how little they need to be comfortable on a weekend backpacking trip. Sunday’s breakout is very special because the dads & sons talk about unloading emotions that you have been carrying through life in your emotional backpack. Early Registration Begins July 1. If you have not created a profile…
Find out more »Wilderness First Aid
Wilderness First Aid teaches dads & daughters and dads & sons how to care for their fellow campers and themselves in a remote setting. Most of our trips are located in places 30 or more minutes from medical attention and our participants need to know what conditions need immediate attention versus those that may be treated in the field. Based on the American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED class, we have tailored the class to apply directly to HATS procedures…
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