Fantasy Week: July 23 - 28

Grades 1 - 3

Fun in Fairyland

Hike to the Mystery Tree to hear the magical story of camp and the fairies that lived there long before Girl Scouts explored its wilds. Campers will make fairy doors or houses, create their own fairy stories, craft wings or fairy crowns, and eat treats to fuel themselves before going on a scavenger hunt to try and find evidence of the local camp fairies.

GSNMT Members: $525, Non-Members: $575

Grades 5 - 8

An Unexpected Journey

Join us for this high-fantasy adventure. Explore the lands throughout camp, make adventuring snacks, learn about high fantasy games and stories, find your inner warrior (or bard, or rogue), craft your own hobbit door, read runes, and more. Campers will have the option to participate in a one-shot tabletop role-playing game like Dungeons and Dragons or live action roleplay adventure (cosplay).

GSNMT Members: $525, Non-Members: $575

Take the Reins (Grades 6 - 8)

Saddle up and get ready to ride! Spend at least 2 hours in the barn each day learning about horse care (grooming, tacking, safety), at the arena practicing your skills in the saddle, and on the trail exploring new parts of the camp, you may have never seen before. Campers that participate in this camp will also start exploring professions, the costs of owning a horse, feeding regimens, and reviewing colors and breeds. Expect to also have fun throughout camp making crafts, practicing survival skills, and learning about nature.

GSNMT Members: $600, Non-Members: $650

Grades 3 - 5

Zombie Survival

Are you prepared for the zombie apocalypse? You will be after this camp! Learn basic survival skills including: knots, knife safety, shelter building, fishing, archery, and orienteering. Practice your camouflage techniques and become a true wilderness survivor after participating in an overnight at one of our camp outposts.

GSNMT Members: $525, Non-Members: $575

Magic in the Meadow

Discover all of the magical creatures living at camp! Make faerie homes and pygmy puffs, engineer a trap for the tricksy pixies, craft your own wand or magic staff, explore the science of herbology, craft drinkable potions using chemistry, and hunt for mysterious eggs.

GSNMT Members: $525, Non-Members: $575

Trailblazers (Grades 8 - 12)

Definition of “Trailblazer”– Girl Scouts that hit the trails (and lack thereof) to explore camp on horseback. New and returning campers alike will hone their skills (and their muscles) working with the horses on the ground and in the saddle. Beyond the basics (safety, grooming, tacking, and leading) this older camper program will dive into professions, sports, teaching lessons, the science behind feeding, and what ‘conformation’ means. Outside of their daily 2 -3 hours at the barn, campers will have fun throughout camp learning about environmental stewardship, making art projects to take home, planning an overnight, and more!

GSNMT Members: $600, Non-Members: $650

Camp U: Outdoor Skills: July 30 - August 4

Grades 6 - 12

Camp U: Outdoor Skills

Schools are out and it’s time to expand your knowledge – camp style! Explore the following activities: woodworking, jewelry making, new outdoor cooking methods (buddy burners, solar ovens, and/or bean hole cooking), plant identification, a lunch hike. Campers will also choose between a 1-night backpacking trip or an overnight at a closer outpost using “alternative” tent methods like tarp tents or hammocks. Campers will also get the chance to do classic activities like archery, the challenge course, crafts, and a surprise TBD (it might be afternoon naps, it’s up to them!). Campers will build their own schedules after arriving at camp. Keep an eye out for more Camp U programs to pop up next year around the state!

GSNMT Members: $525, Non-Members: $575

Trailblazers (Grades 8 - 12)

Definition of “Trailblazer”– Girl Scouts that hit the trails (and lack thereof) to explore camp on horseback. New and returning campers alike will hone their skills (and their muscles) working with the horses on the ground and in the saddle. Beyond the basics (safety, grooming, tacking, and leading) this older camper program will dive into professions, sports, teaching lessons, the science behind feeding, and what ‘conformation’ means. Outside of their daily 2 -3 hours at the barn, campers will have fun throughout camp learning about environmental stewardship, making art projects to take home, planning an overnight, and more!

GSNMT Members: $600, Non-Members: $650

Optional Bus Transportation to/from Rancho del Chaparral

Transportation is available for Overnight Camp attendees at Rancho del Chaparral. There is no additional fee for transportation, however, you must reserve your spot. Buses depart from the Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails Albuquerque office on the Sunday of the session start date and make two stops on the way to camp. Campers may ride one way or round trip. Buses leave at the scheduled time. Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the listed “Arrive Time”

• ABQ Office – 4000 Jefferson Plaza NE, ABQ, N 87109

• Bernalillo Stop (Rail Runner Lower Parking Lot) - 400 Station Street, Bernalillo, NM 87004

• Cuba Stop (McDonald’s Parking Lot) - 6401 US-550, Cuba, NM 87013

Leadership Camp: July 5 - August 4

Want to work in the outdoor education field someday or just gain the skills needed for jobs outside of camp and Girl Scouts? Our leadership programs will get you started on the right path. WITs and CITs will start with a week dedicated to learning leadership skills, experiencing the different activities offered, and going through a mini training. In the following weeks, you’ll be assigned to different groups (WITs will always go with horse groups) to practice your skills hands-on.

Counselors in Training (CITs) and Wranglers in Training (WITs) are invited to spend the entire month at camp! From July 14 - 16, you will go home for a staff break (wash laundry, say hello to friends and family, etc).

NEW THIS SUMMER! After completing four (4) weeks of CIT or WIT, all leadership campers are invited to join us at Camp U: Outdoor Skills FOR FREE.

Counselor in Training

Discover your leadership style while working side-by-side with camp staff. During your week you will be able to work with campers (overseen by a counselor) teaching one-off activities and then put your new teaching knowledge to the test by planning a full day of activities that YOU will lead. This camps teaching focus will be on age-level characteristics, teaching styles, and risk management. Big Project: Plan a full day for a group, do a service project, AND plan and MC an opening campfire.

CITs will be partnered with counselors, unit leaders, and program specialists to learn about the different areas of camp, engage with campers in different activities, and even have a chance to lead groups (supervised) themselves.

GSNMT Members: $550, Non-Members: $600

Wrangler in Training

Work with the barn staff and learn what it takes to care for the horses day-to-day throughout the summer. Practice teaching horse care techniques to younger campers such as grooming, leading, and horse safety. Learn even more about tack, western riding, and horse healthcare. You will also receive special lessons just for you and your fellow WITs! Big Project: for week 1 you will lead at least one trail ride, for week 2 you will plan and lead an arena game or rodeo day. Wranglers in training will also complete a service project while at camp. NOTE: the focus of this camp is NOT riding but teaching and stable management.

WITs will spend a lot of time in the barn with the Wranglers and Equestrian Director learning about lessons, herd management, and what it takes to run the barn at camp and teach lessons.

GSNMT Members: $550, Non-Members: $600

Calling all parents & caregivers! Reserve your spot today to spend an overnight session at camp helping the camp staff as an assistant counselor and receive a discount on the total price of one of your camper’s sessions!

SAVE $225 off your camper’s program for a 6-day session, $150 for a 4-day session!

In the role of assistant counselor, you will help with the day-to-day management of the group. A required gsLearn course will need to be completed by mid-June, you must possess current First Aid & CPR certifications, and you must be related to or be a direct caregiver of the camper. Discount is applicable to overnight (4- or 6- day) sessions at Rancho del Chaparral only. Visit nmgirlscouts.org/2023SummerCamp for more information.