Homeschool Class: Ancient Spear Throwing

Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.

Lockhart State Park’s homeschool program is a set of outdoor classes for homeschool kiddos grades 1-5. Classes are usually held on the first full week of the month (September through April), and you can choose between Tuesday at 10am, Wednesday at 2pm, or Thursday at 10am. We cover a different topic every month, so don’t miss out! 

This term, we will be studying history - starting 10,000 years ago! Before the bow and arrow, Native Americans hunted with the atlatl and dart. Join us to learn the history of this ancient hunting tool and try it for yourself!

Registration: Program is limited to 25 participants, so registration is required. Registration is online only. Please click here to register! Please register only if you’re sure your student can attend, and if your plans change, please email lauren.hartwick@tpwd.texas.gov or call 512-398-3479 to cancel so that another child can have that spot.

Prepare: Dress for the weather (sturdy shoes and layers recommended) and bring water.

Meet: Meet your instructor at the archery range, which is just past the pool on the main road into the park. Park in the pool parking lot or the picnic area parking lot.

Fees: The class is free with entry to the park. Regular park entrance fees are $3/adult, free for children 12 & under.