Troop & Family Camp

Troop Camp

Troop Adventure meets overnight camp—it’s the best of both worlds. Girl Scouts and their Troop leaders attend camp together participating in classic camp activities as a troop such as arts and crafts and campfires. Girl Scouts in grades 4 and above can also choose to try archery or other camp-specific activities. Additional activities are offered such as hikes, yoga, knife safety, canoeing, and trail rides.

• Troops sleep as a group and spend the day participating in activities together.

• Troop leaders are responsible for their troop at all times, including wake up, bedtime, transition to activities, time in-between activities, downtime, etc.

• Camp staff will lead activities.

• Girl Scouts have opportunities to interact with other campers, but most of your time is spent as a troop making camp memories together.

All adults registered for Troop Camp must have a current 2023 Girl Scout membership and must have successfully completed a GSNMT background check.

Family Camp

Experience the magic of camp with your family! Our trained staff will lead you through adventures such as hiking, arts and crafts, yoga, and more. Family camp is great for Girl Scouts new to camping or families who just want to have fun outdoors without all the planning.

• Families sleep as a group and spend the day participating in activities together.

• Adults are responsible for their family group at all times, including wake up, bedtime, transition to activities, time in-between activities, downtime, etc.

• Camp staff will lead activities.

• Girl Scouts have opportunities to interact with other campers, but most of your time is spent as a family making camp memories together.

Choose a 3-day (Friday - Sunday) or 5-day (Sunday - Thursday) option, whichever best fits your schedule!

NEW! This year, the cost will be per “room” (cabin, tent, hogan, etc.) instead of paying per individual person. In addition to lodging, your fee covers all meals and 5 hours of programming each day (9:30 am - 12:00 pm and 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm).

Troop & Family Camp Cost

3-Day Session (Barker)

$300 | 4-person tent

$450 | 6-person cabin

5-Day Session (Barker)

$500 | 4-person tent

$750 | 6-person cabin

3-Day Session (Rancho)

$300 | 4-person tent or wagon

$600 | 8-person hogan or Adirondack

Cost based on $25 per person, per day. Includes all meals & activities.

How to Choose Your Activities

Once your group has paid in full, you’ll be emailed the Troop & Family Camper Guide—your link to choose activities for your group will be within that packet. Review available activities with your group to make your selection. Below are the list of available activities offered. Activity descriptions are available on our website, nmgirlscouts.org/2023summercamp.

Schedules are made on a first come, first served basis. The sooner you get your selections in, the more likely you are to get your first choices. The number of activities that you will be assigned will depend on the overall camp number for the session you are attending. If you do not wish for camp to provide any led programs, you have that option.

Activities Available at Both Camps

• Archery

• Basic Arts & Crafts

• Campfire Cooking: Desserts

• Campfire Cooking: Lunch

• Electronic Card Making

• Intermediate Arts & Crafts

• Knife Safety & Whittling

• Meet the Horses and/or Burros

• Orienteering

• Overnight Trip

• Scenery Painting

• Service Project

• Shelter Building & Tent Pitching

• Songs, Skits, & Field Games

• STEM Exploration

• Team Games

• Tie Dye

• Yoga & Mindfulness

Each activity block will be 45-60 minutes long. Some activities take up TWO (2) or more activity blocks. Activity descriptions on our website indicate how many activity blocks that activity will take up, age requirements, special equipment needed, and minimum and/or maximum participants per session. Some activity blocks have a low maximum cap. If you have a large group that is registered together, you are welcome to split the group into smaller groups for activities.

Activities Available at Barker

• Bongo’s Byway Hike

• Canoeing

• Explore Pond Life

• High Ropes

• Hike to Primitive Campsite

• Low Ropes

• Swimming

• Wishing Chair & Underworld Hike

Activities Available at Rancho

• Fossil Hill Hike

• Hike to the Aspen Grove

• Hike to the Mystery Tree & River

• Horseback Riding Lesson

• Nature Scavenger Hunt & Mint Marsh Hike

• Trail Ride

Camp Cocktail

Women of all ages and outdoor experience levels are invited to this cocktail-inspired camp, complete with traditional camp activities during the day and wine tasting and mixology lessons at night. Tie-dye your custom camp shirt, paint your own wine glass, enjoy yoga in the morning and hiking in the afternoon. Proceeds benefit yearround Girl Scout leadership programs for girls in K-12th grade. Visit nmgirlscouts.org/events to register.