2025 Arkansas Environmental & Outdoor Education Conference

This session presents on The WILD Passport Curriculum, a progressive wildcraft curriculum that engages children in hands-on learning through five essential categories: fire, flora and fauna, tools, shelter, and rope skills. We will explore how this curriculum can be used to cultivate child-led programming, allowing youth to take the reins in their outdoor education experience. Targeted toward administrators, educators, and program directors, this session will provide practical insights into fostering autonomy, critical thinking, and resilience in children. Attendees will leave with an understanding of how to structure activities that align with developmental stages, build confidence, and encourage teamwork. Additionally, we’ll discuss how these skills can be integrated into a wide range of outdoor programs, from summer camps to classroom settings, promoting self-reliance and environmental stewardship.
Target audience: Classroom teachers, PreK-higher education, School administrators, Non-formal educators, Program directors