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Resident Camp • Day Camp • Leadership Camp • Troop & Family Camp
It’s a Beautiful Camp is for EVERY GIRL
Day to Go Outside!
Girl Scout camp is all about trying new things, meeting new friends, and having fun. Whether you’re interested
in horses, archery, canoeing, rock climbing, hiking or want to try it all, Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails summer
camps are open to all girls entering grades 1 - 12!
We utilize the tools of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to help turn your camper into a G.I.R.L. (Go-
getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, and Leader). The Girl Scout Leadership Experience encourages girls to Discover
4000 Jefferson Plaza NE
Table of Contents themselves, Connect with others, and Take Action to make the world a better place. Guided by our highly
trained camp staff, she will discover opportunities that guide her to take risks with support from her sister Girl
Scouts and develop skills she will use for the rest of her life.
Albuquerque, NM 87109 Our Girl Scout camps give girls the opportunity to meet people of different backgrounds in a safe environment,
(505) 343-1040 Camp is for EVERY girl.............................. 3 without judgments and expectations of the outside world. In a community free of electronic devices, campers
www.nmgirlscouts.org
customercare@nmgirlscouts.org
Camperships............................................... 3 focus on interacting with one another in a natural setting.
Open House................................................. 4 Resident camps typically last 6 days, with mini sessions lasting 4 days. Leadership camps can last up to 12
The Girl Scout Mission Types of camp............................................ 5 days. Troop and family camps are weekend camps that take place Friday through Sunday. NEW this year are
two extended session Troop Camps!
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, Are we ready for summer camp?.......... 6
confidence, and character, who
make the world a better place.
Summer Camp 2020 Registration......... 7
Troop Camp................................................. 8
Bring a Friend! Non-Girl Scouts welcome! Camperships:
The Girl Scout Promise Family Camp................................................ 9 Girl Scout summer camp is for EVERY girl, even those
not yet in Girl Scouts! For girls brand new to Girl
Financial
On my honor, I will try
To serve God and my country,
Leadership Programs................................ 10
Horse Programs.......................................... 11
Scouting, include the $40 Membership Fee. along with
the camp session fees. Beginning May 1, for an extra
Assistance Program
To help people at all times, $10 ($50 total), your Girl Scout Membership will be
Camp Elliott Barker.................................... 12 We believe camp is for every girl.
And to live by the Girl Scout Law. extended through September 30, 2021 - that covers two
camp seasons! See the Resident Camp registration form Need-based Camperships are available
Camp Care Packs....................................... 16 for one resident camp session to girls
The Girl Scout Law at www.nmgirlscouts.org/summercamp.
Transportation to Resident Camp.......... 17 demonstrating financial need. The
I will do my best to be
Rancho del Chaparral................................ 18 Campership application and required
honest and fair,
friendly and helpful, Leave a Legacy............................................ 22
Give the Gift of Summer Camp documentation must be completed
considerate and caring, and attached to the camp registration.
courageous and strong, and FAQ’s.............................................................. 23 Know a G.I.R.L. who would benefit from our Summer Campership applications must be
responsible for what I say and do, Camp experiences? Give the gift of adventure submitted with a $50 deposit by May
and to and confidence for any special occasion. Contact 1, 2020. Registrations received prior
nmgirlscouts
respect myself and others,
GSNMTBarker @NMGIRLSCOUTS customercare@nmgirlscouts.org to place your order. to the April 1 Early Bird deadline qualify
respect authority, @GSNMTCAMP
GSNMTRancho for the reduced price. Girls must
use resources wisely,
make the world a better place, and WWW.NMGIRLSCOUTS.ORG
ACA Accreditation be a registered Girl Scout to receive
be a sister to every Girl Scout. @nmgirlscouts financial assistance. Campership
Camp Elliott Barker & Rancho del Chaparral are funds are limited. All requests and
accredited by the American Camp Association. allocations are confidential. For more
Managing Editor & Design
Katrina Montoya
Accreditation means that each camp undergoes information on financial assistance
a thorough review process by outside camping for camp and membership, visit
Copy Editor/Writer professionals every six years. Our Girl Scout camps nmgirlscouts.org/summercamp.
Molly “Charli” Murphy consistantly achieve the highest standards in the areas
2 • Summer Camp 2020 of personnel, program, site administration, and health Go Outside! • 3
care.
Join us at It’s a
At Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails, we understand that girls are unique and require a variety of
summer camp options. That is why we are happy to offer the following camp opportunities at
our 2 camp locations
Camp Open
House!
Beautiful San Juan Rio Arriba
Taos Colfax Union
Open to girls in Grades
Day to Go Los Alamos
Mora Harding
Outside!
McKinley
Sandoval San Miguel
K-12 and their families. Santa Fe
REGISTRATION IS Cibola
Bernalillo Guadalupe
Quay
REQUIRED. Valencia
Torrance
Curry
2020 Summer Camp Rancho del Socorro
De Baca
Roosevelt Camp Elliott
Chaparral Barker
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Camp Elliott Barker Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails Summer Camp is a great place
May 3, 2020 for every G.I.R.L. to discover the wonders of the outdoors and
the adventures that await.
1 pm - 4 pm
From archery and water sports such as canoeing and white
water rafting, to rock climbing and horseback riding, we have
just the camp program for you! Cook over a campfire, make
crafts, and explore the beautiful New Mexico forests - all in
Rancho del Chaparral keeping with Girl Scout traditions of learning new skills, singing
new songs, earning badges and making awesome new friends.
May 10, 2020 RESIDENT CAMP: DAY CAMP:
1 pm - 4 pm Plus, girls say camping is their most memorable outdoor
experience in Girl Scouts. After all, It’s a Beautiful Day to Go Campers build their self-confidence Campers will build their courage and
Have you ever wondered what Outside! and independence while at one of self-confidence through our Day Camp
it would be like to spend a our Resident Camp programs. Girls programs. Camp staff will help girls
day at camp? Come to an will deepen their relationship with the build resilience and independence
Not a Girl Scout, no problem, all girls are welcome! outdoors while fostering their creativity by unplugging during the day and girls return home at night. Day
open house at one or both
of our camps, visit the living from their digital world. Whether she spends four camps frun 9:15 am - 5:30 pm
areas, tour the camp, meet days or six weeks with us, you’ll see a more mature
camp administration, and get and independent girl return home. CAMP ELLIOTT BARKER
a glimpse into what summer
camp life is all about! Please
remember that exploring
Alumni Camp
ADULTS ONLY WEEKEND JUST FOR ALUMNI! TROOP & FAMILY CAMPING: CAMP SITE RENTALS:
camp means walking! Wear Calling all Camp Alumni! Did you work at or go to Barker or Rancho in Girls and volunteers OR girls and Girl Scouts (troops and families) and
comfortable, closed toed shoes past? Then it’s time to bring up those old memories (and photos!) by their families have the opportunity to outside groups are encouraged to rent
and casual clothing. Visit www. visiting camp again. We will be hosting hikes, crafts, archery, trail rides, broaden their outdoor skills through our camps for outdoor adventures.
nmgirlscouts.org to register. stargazing, canoeing, collecting photos for a time capsule, and more! Troop OR Family Camp programs. With a flexible range of offerings, your
All registrants will receive a These camps provide a great way for girls to get to group’s stay will be a wonderful experience.
confirmation with directions to
camp.
June 12 - 14 know camp before they are ready to come on their Visit WWW.NMGIRLSCOUTS.ORG/RENTCAMP
own. They are also an awesome way to spend some for more information on how to book your camp
Members: $75 time together during the summer! adventure.
4 • Summer Camp 2020
Non-Members: $100 Go Outside! • 5
Are we ready for Big Clean Early Registration Begins
resident camp? FOR TROOPS, ALUMNAE, FAMILIES & INDIVIDUALS November 1, 2019!
Is my daughter ready? Spend the weekend at camp and help us get ready
for the upcoming season. You’ll help us clean the A $100 deposit gets you signed up!
Although age is one factor in readiness for shelters, dining halls, put up or tear down tents,
resident camp, maturity and personality and generally prepare camp for the summer or Registration forms, Campership application forms, and Camp Care
are more important factors. If your girl is winter! Lodging available if you choose to stay Pack forms are available online at WWW.NMGIRLSCOUTS.ORG/
enthusiastic about attending, she will probably SUMMERCAMP. All summer camp forms are online and fillable. All
overnight.GSNMT will not be providing any meals,
enjoy camp! forms must be completed and turned in to camp staff when your
programming or childcare services.
camper is dropped off at camp. An email will also be sent to each
☙☙ Has your daughter ever been away from camper’s household with the link to these camp documents.
home overnight without family members? Camp Elliott Rancho del
Barker Chaparral Non-Girl Scouts are welcomed with additional $40 Membership
☙☙ Can she keep track of her personal May 2 - 3 May 9 - 10 Fee. Beginning May 1, for an extra $10 ($50 total), your Girl Scout
belongings?
October 3-4 September 26-27 Membership will be extended through September 30, 2021 - that covers
☙☙ Can she take a shower, brush her teeth, two camp seasons!
etc., by herself?
Snap Up your space early and SAVE!
☙☙ Does she have an easy time finding a Registrations received between November 1, 2019 and February 29,
buddy in a new situtation?
☙☙ Can she focus and follow directions in a
A Day At Camp 2020 are eligible for Snap Up pricing! Snap Up pricing saves you $60
off regular camp prices! Early Bird registration is open from March 1,
2020 to April 1, 2020 and will save you $30 off regular camp prices.
group setting? It’s a busy week at camp! Campers experience
a variety of activities depending on the program Registrations received after April 1, 2020 will be charged regular camp
☙☙ Can she stay calm around bugs and other pricing. Discount pricing is valid for resident camp only. General
nature friends? they’ve selected. All campers enjoy engaging
activities like cookouts, hiking, arts, crafts, songs Registration ends May 31, 2020. All registrations received after this date
must be paid in full if spots are available in the desired session.
& games. Within each session, girls and their
Am I ready? counselors decide what activities they’d like to do
Earn your way to camp!
You might need reassurance about sending your that week. Each day’s events differ slightly, but a
Girl Scouts can earn Program Vouchers to help pay for camp! Girls who participate in the Girl Scout Cookie
daughter to resident camp for the first time. typical day at camp looks like this:
Program are able to earn Program Vouchers that can be applied towards their balances for summer camp
opportunities. The more cookies sold, the more vouchers earned! Program Vouchers must be submitted to
☙☙ Can you relax and enjoy yourself when 6 - 7 AM Wake-up call! council with your registration form or printed invoice to be redeemed. Program Vouchers cannot be used to
your girl sleeps away from home? 7:45 AM Morning flag ceremony pay camp deposits and must be used by the expiration date.
8 AM Breakfast & Morning Kapers
☙☙ Do you agree with the rule that girls have
camp kapers (chores) such as setting 9:30 AM Morning activities Confirmations
tables, sweeping cabins, picking up trash, 12:30 PM Lunch Registrations are processed in the order they are received. After registration has been processed, confirmation
and cleaning bathrooms? 1:30 PM Rest time emails will be sent indicating placement in camp session(s) and include information regarding required
2:30 PM Afternoon activities paperwork, what to pack, trading post, check in/out times, etc. It will take some time to process registrations.
☙☙ Are you confident that your girl will take 5:45 PM Evening flag ceremony
care of herself, make her bed, and keep If you do not receive a confirmation email within four weeks of registering, please contact (505) 343-1040 or
track of her belongings? 6 PM Dinner customercare@nmgirlscouts.org.
7:30 PM All camp evening activity
☙☙ Do you want her to come home more 9 - 10 PM Quiet time & lights out Each camp has a minimum and maximum attendee cap listed in the At A Glance portion of each camp.
confident, independent and with new Sessions that do not meet the minimum attendees 3 weeks prior to the camp start date will be cancelled.
friendships? You will be given the option to transfer to a different program, property or date upon notice of cancellation.
☙☙ Are you prepared to trust the camp staff
with the care of your daughter?
Key: ★ STEM: Science,
Technology,
Sessions that have met the maximum will be closed. Should you be registered to attend one of these camps,
you will be notified and will have the option to choose another session available during Summer Camp 2020.
✴ Day Camp Option Engineering & Math
In anticipation of a camper’s attendance, various expenses are incurred on her behalf, such as supplies,
If you answered YES to at least half
of these, then you and your girl are ▲ Outdoor Skills � Badge Work equipment, registration and camp staffing costs. Accordingly, a $50 administration fee for each session
canceled at the customer’s request will not be returned. If the council cancels the session, no fee is applied.
ready for summer camp!
◌ Visual, Culinary or
Performing Arts
Leadership Skill
Building Experience
See page 23 for additional details.
6 • Summer Camp 2020 Go Outside! • 7
Troop Camp Programs Family Camp Programs
Girl Scout Camp isn’t complete without Troop Camp! Everyone in the family is invited! Well, not the pets unfortunately.
Spend two nights at camp reveling in all the magic that we have
Troop Camp is offered at both Rancho del Chaparral and to offer: archery, learning about science in nature, hiking, cooking
Camp Elliott Barker. Your troop can select its desired campfire desserts, tie dyeing, and more. Activity selections will be
level of programming: You Do or We Do! These special online and are by group. If you would like to combine with another
sessions are open to girls, their troop leaders, or other family group please list all of the family names (last name) on one
registered parent volunteers. Safety Wise adults submission form.
only. Please ensure your Troop has the proper ratios
according to Volunteer Essentials; if you have questions Family Camp provides a great way for girls to get to know camp
reach out to your Service Unit Chair or Regional before they are ready to come on their own. Family Camp is also
Manager. If your Troop requires additional adults for an awesome way to spend some family time together during the
medical or behavioral reasons, please contact the camp summer! Family campers get lodging, food, and full programming (4-5
director at 505.343.1040 to make arrangements. Troop hour long activities) facilitated by staff for a weekend of stress-free
leaders and other adults are expected to participate in fun. Adults are responsible for supervising their children during Family
all activities and will provide supervision to their girls at all times. Activity descriptions will be available at www. Camp.
nmgirlscouts.org/summercamp. Special programming by Explora offered July 10-12 at Barker Only.
Me & My Gal
Extended Troop Camps (four days): Because there is so much more time to do activities, you will be able to do Alright Girl Scouts, grab your favorite adult female relative(s) and get
a larger variety of fun things! Always wanted to learn how to ride a horse? Check! Ready to challenge yourself ready for an amazing weekend! You will get to pick the activities that
on the high ropes course? Check! Want to participate in an overnight tent camping trip? Check! The full list of you want to participate in and we do the rest. Interested in nature?
extended activities will be sent out as part of your activity selections. Learn about horses, go on a nature hike, explore a natural body of
water, or try your hand at bird watching. Ready to relax? Make some
You Do campfire desserts, practice yoga, or create a masterpiece in the art barn. Itching for an adventure? Hit the low
We provide food and lodging for your Troop, as well as evening activities (such as campfire, quack quack, or ropes course, shoot some arrows, or hike the backcountry.
pillowcase auction). If your troop wishes, we can also provide two (2) hours of your choice of programming (two
1-hour activities or one 2-hour activity). Some activities that you will be able to sign up for are: archery, arts & Me & My Guy
crafts, hikes, canoeing, learning about horses, science experiments, or outdoor cooking. The rest of the time, it’s Calling all girls and their favorite adult male relative(s). Come spend time at camp this summer participating in
up to you and your girls to design your program! Bring badge work, plan a spa weekend, or play it by ear. what camp does best: hiking, archery, learning about horses, STEM activities, flag football or volleyball, s’mores,
team building games, and campfire songs and skits. Our favorite part? You don’t have to do anything! Rank your
choices before you even get to camp and we’ll create your schedule for you.
We Do
Bring your troop and we’ll do the rest. In addition to food and lodging, our camp staff provides a full day Adult Adult Non
of programming (minus a few hours to rest!). Troops will vote ahead of time to pick their activities online; Girl/Child
Location Type Camp Dates Member Member
schedules will be sent out two weeks before you head up to camp. Activities that they will be able to choose Cost
Cost Cost
from may include: arts & crafts, archery, gaga ball, learning about horses, hikes, canoeing, challenge courses,
Barker Family Camp June 26 - 28 $50 $75 $100
science experiments, and more! Camp staff will also provide evening activities such as counselor hunt, dance
party, or campfire. Troop adults are expected to participate in all programming and provide supervision for their Barker Me & My Gal July 24 - 26 $50 $75 $100
girls at all times while on camp property. Rancho Me & My Guy June 5 - 7 $50 $75 $100
Rancho Family Camp - Traditions July 24 - 26 $50 $75 $100
You do You do We do We do
Location Type Camp Dates
Adult Cost Girls Cost Adult Cost Girl Cost Activity selections for Troop & Family Camp are online only. Please make sure that you follow
Barker Weekend June 5 - 7 $30 $60 $40 $80 the link in your confirmation or the link on the Camp page of the GSNMT website to make your
Barker Extended June 28 - July 1 $75 $150 $100 $200 selections. Double check that you have chosen the right date and camp property. You will
Barker Weekend July 10 - 12 $30 $60 $40 $80 receive more information about the activities at the link. Activity selection forms are due no
Rancho Weekend June 26 - 28 $30 $60 $40 $80 later than two weeks prior to your camp. Submissions after that time frame cannot always be
Rancho Weekend July 10 - 12 $30 $60 $40 $80 accommodated and you will be assigned a random schedule of activities.
Rancho Extended Aug 2 - 5 $75 $150 $100 $200
8 • Summer Camp 2020 Go Outside! • 9
Summer Leadership Programs Summer Horse Programs
Want to work at camp someday? Our leadership programs will get you started on the right path. Whether your heart is at There are now two levels of horseback riding camps. Please choose the camp that is best suited to you/your camper to
Rancho or Barker, we’re just happy to share our home with you as you grow as a youth leader. ensure their best experience. The lessons that are planned for the girls are based on the median riding ability of the total
girls in the program.
You will learn and experience a variety of camp programs and activities, focusing on planning and implementation. Learn
about leadership, teamwork, conflict resolution, handling stressful situations, and child development. Help create a
positive community at camp by working with various programs and age groups. These leadership opportunities offer Level 1: Beginner
valuable skills and experience for girls, many of which will help prepare you for life after high school. These camps are for girls who have ridden less than 20 times by themselves. This includes in the arena, on
the trail, taking lessons, etc. Girls will learn the basics from the ground up and spend time in the saddle getting
Outdoor Program Aide � comfortable with the horses. These camps are primarily offered at Barker as this property is better suited to
beginner riders.
Learn basic outdoor skills and how to work with younger girls. Plan and lead various activities including arts & crafts,
songs & games, and camping skills. Take an overnight camping trip to put some of your new skills to the test! Work with
your fellow OPAs on team building, planning, and communication skills. Big Project: plan an afternoon full of activities for a Level 2: Experienced
younger group and lead them. These camps are for girls who have ridden more than 20 times by themselves. Most likely they have taken or are
Camp Elliott Barker Rancho del Chaparral taking lessons and are ready to try something new. Review the basics, practice in the arena, hit the trails, and
July 26-31 | Grades 7 - 9 | $240/$270/$300 June 2-5 | Grades 7 - 9 | $190/$220/$250 maybe even take a horse overnight. Girls will spend barn time learning more about stable maintenance (feed,
jobs, horse health, etc) in addition to riding. These camps are primarily offered at Rancho as this property is better
Outdoor Program Aide 2 � suited to experienced riders.
Work in conjunction with camp staff to plan and implement programming for younger campers. You will take the lead by
helping with morning songs and after meals games; you will also work on a service project for camp. Plan your overnight Pony Pals Take the Reins �
from location to menu and enjoy a night camping out under the stars. You will also focus on learning about different Grades 1 - 3 Grades 5 - 7
leadership styles and positive communication techniques. Big Project: plan closing campfire and service project.
Snap Early Snap Early
Camp Elliott Barker Rancho del Chaparral Location Level Camp Dates Regular Location Level Camp Dates Regular
Up! Bird Up! Bird
June 2-5 | Grades 9 - 10 | $190/$$220/$250 July 19-24 | Grades 9 - 10 | $240/$270/$300 Barker Beginner June 7 - 12 $390 $420 $450 Barker Beginner June 2 - 7 $340 $370 $400
Counselor In Training* � Barker
Rancho
Experienced
Beginner
Aug 2 - 5
June 2 - 5
$390
$340
$420
$370
$400
$400
Rancho
Rancho
Beginner
Beginner
June 28 - July 1
July 26 - 31
$340
$390
$370
$420
$400
$450
Discover your leadership style while working side-by-side with camp staff. During your first 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 Rancho Beginner June 21 - 26 $390 $420 $450 Rancho Experienced July 5 - 10 $390 $420 $450
test by planning a full day of activities that YOU will lead on your own for a group during your second week. This camps Rancho Experienced July 19 - 24 $390 $420 $450
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 an opening campfire.
Camp Elliott Barker Rancho del Chaparral
Giddy Up � Trailblazers
Grades 3 - 5 Grades 7 - 9
July 5-10 & July 12-17 | Grades 9 - 12 | $340/$370/$400 June 7-12 & June 14-19 | Grades 9 - 12 | $340/$370/$400
Wrangler In Training* � Location Level Camp Dates
Snap
Up!
Early
Bird
Regular Location Level Camp Dates
Snap
Up!
Early
Bird
Regular
Work with the barn staff and learn what it takes to care for the horses day-to-day throughout the summer. Practice
Barker Beginner June 21 - 27 $390 $420 $450 Barker Beginner June 14 - 20 $390 $420 $450
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 Barker Beginner July 26 - 31 $390 $420 $450 Rancho Experienced June 7 - 12 $390 $420 $450
Project: for week 1 you will lead at least one trail ride, for week 2 you will plan and lead a an arena game or rodeo day. Barker Experienced Aug 2 - 5 $340 $370 $400
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.
Rancho
Rancho
Beginner
Experienced
June 14 - 19
July 12 - 17
$390
$390
$420
$420
$450
$450
Horsewomen
Grades 9 - 12
Camp Elliott Barker Rancho del Chaparral
Ω Ω
July 5-10 & July 12-17 | Grades 9 - 12 | $340/$370/$400 June 7-12 & June 14-19 | Grades 9 - 12 | $340/$370/$400
*CIT & WIT Campers have the option of staying and volunteering at the weekend camp between their sessions. At least 2 campers
Visit Location Level Camp Dates
Snap
Up!
Early
Bird
Regular
must stay for any to volunteer. Parents will be contacted the Wednesday prior to make arrangements.
www.nmgirlscouts.org/ Barker
Rancho
Beginner
Experienced
July 19 - 24
June 21 - 26
$390
$390
$420
$420
$450
$450
HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT WORKING AT CAMP? CHECK OUT OPPORTUNITIES summercamp
FOR YOUNG ADULTS 16 YEARS AND OLDER (HORSE STAFF, COUNSELORS AND
PROGRAM SPECIALISTS) BY VISITING WWW.NMGIRLSCOUTS.ORG/WORKATCAMP. for additional horse
10 • Summer Camp 2020 program details! Go Outside! • 11
camp elliott Barker Summer Camp at a Glance
barker Session 3
Program
Art Attack
Min
4
Max
6
Entering
Grades
1-3
Snap
Up!
$240
Early
Bird
$270
Regular
Price
$300
Day
Camp
EB/Reg
$200/$225
Location: Angel Fire, NM, 536 acres
Features: The Wishing Chair, Blackbird Pond, high & low ropes course, archery, June 21 - 26 Giddy Up - Beginner 4 8 3-5 $390 $420 $450 -
horse programming, multi-night backpacking, on-site astronomy observatory and Paddles, Saddles, & Arrows 4 10 5-7 $390 $420 $450 -
high adventure programming with canoeing, rock climbing and whitewater rafting. MACH 2 (11 days) 4 12 8-12 $690 $720 $750 -
Housing: Platform tents and cabins with cots or bunk beds with mattresses. Each Super GIRL 4 12 9-12 $240 $270 $300 $200/$225
housing unit has campfire circles and wash areas with sinks and latrines. The June 26 - 28 Family Camp 20 70 all See Page 9 -
Aspen Glen cabin unit also has a shower and bathroom facility that was installed
Mini Session Troop Camp (Extended) 20 70 all See Page 8 -
in 2017.
2 June 28 - MACH 2 (cont)
July 1
Day Camp is available only at Camp Elliott Barker! Day camp allows campers to
experience the adventure of camp during the day while returning to the comforts Session 4 Daisy the Explorer 4 6 1-3 $240 $270 $300 $200/$225
of home at night. Day Camps run from 9:15 am to 5:30 pm and are only available for select programs. July 5 - 10 S’mores & Snores 4 8 3-5 $240 $270 $300 -
Best of Barker 4 10 5-7 $240 $270 $300 $200/$225
Look for the YELLOW SUN ✴ in the camp descriptions. Packs & Paddles 4 12 7-9 $340 $370 $400 -
CIT/WIT 2 12 9-12 $340 $370 $400 -
Camp Elliott Barker celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2013 and is located in the Carson National Forest.
July 10-12 Troop Camp 20 70 all See Page 8 -
Camp Elliott Barker Summer Camp at a Glance Session 5
July 12 - 17
Art Attack
Best of Barker
4
4
6
8
1-3
3-5
$240
$240
$270
$270
$300
$300
$200/$225
$200/$225
MACH 1 4 10 5-7 $440 $470 $500 -
Day
Entering Snap Early Regular Packs & Paddles 4 12 9-12 $340 $370 $400 -
Program Min Max Camp
Grade Up! Bird Price CIT/WIT (cont)
EB/Reg
May 2 - 3 Big Clean 6 50 all - - FREE - Session 6 S’mores & Snores 4 6 1-3 $240 $270 $300 -
May 3 Open House 50 100 all - - FREE - July 19 - 24 STEM Explorers 4 8 3-5 $290 $320 $350 $250/$275
Mini Session 1 Best of Barker 4 6 1-3 $190 $220 $250 $150/$175 Fantastic Beasts 4 10 5-7 $290 $320 $350 $250/$275
June 2 - 5 Night Owls 4 8 3-5 $190 $220 $250 - Paddles, Saddles & Arrows 4 12 7-9 $390 $420 $450 -
Take the Reins - Beginner 4 10 5-7 $340 $370 $400 - Horsewomen - Beginner 4 12 9-12 $390 $420 $450 -
Art Attack 4 10 5-7 $190 $220 $250 $150/$175 July 24-26 Me & My Gal 20 70 all See Page 9 -
OPA 2 4 12 9-10 $190 $220 $250 - Session 7 Giddy Up - Beginner 4 8 3-5 $390 $420 $450 -
June 5 - 7 Troop Camp 20 70 all See Page 8 - July 26 - 31 Art Attack 4 8 3-5 $240 $270 $300 $200/$225
Session 1 Pony Pals - Beginner 4 6 1-3 $390 $420 $450 - Super GIRL 4 10 5-7 $240 $270 $300 $200/$225
June 7 - 12 Fantastic Beasts 4 8 3-5 $290 $320 $350 $250/$275 MACH 1 4 12 7-9 $440 $470 $500 -
Night Owls 4 10 5-7 $240 $270 $300 - OPA 1 4 12 7-9 $240 $270 $300 -
Outdoor Artist 4 12 7-9 $290 $320 $350 $250/$275 Mini Session Pony Pals - Experienced 4 6 1-3 $340 $370 $400 -
MACH I 4 12 9-12 $440 $470 $500 - 3 Aug 2 - 5 Giddy Up - Experienced 4 8 3-5 $340 $370 $400 -
June 12 - 14 Alumni Camp (Adults Only) 20 70 Adults Only See Page 4 - Paddles, Saddles, & Arrows 4 8 3-5 $340 $370 $400 -
Packs & Paddles 4 12 7-9 $290 $320 $350 -
Session 2 STEM Explorers 4 6 1-3 $290 $320 $350 $250/$275
June 14 - 19 Paddles, Saddles, & Arrows 4 8 3-5 $390 $420 $450 - GS Ranger 4 12 7-9 $190 $220 $250 $150/$175
MACH I 4 10 5-7 $440 $470 $500 - October 3-4 Big Clean 6 50 all - FREE -
Trailblazers - Beginner 4 12 7-9 $390 $420 $450 -
Outdoor Artist 4 12 9-12 $290 $320 $350 $250/$275
12 • Summer Camp 2020 Go Outside! • 13
CAMP ELLIOTT BARKER RESIDENT CAMPS
Camps are arranged alphabetically - Early Bird (EB) Pricing valid through February 28, 2020
GS Ranger ✴ ▲
Become a Girl Scout Ranger! Track and watch wildlife,
explore wetlands or the riverside, hike through the forest
without a trail, and meet & learn from a State Park Ranger.
See page 6 for Leadership Camp information. See page 7 for Horse Camp information. Enjoy campfire desserts, gaga ball, archery, and arts &
Best of Barker ✴ ◌▲ crafts as well!
Key: ✴ Day Camp ★ STEM: Science,
Option Technology, Experience everything that camp has to offer! Arts &
▲ Outdoor Skills Engineering & Math
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crafts, hiking, cook outs, sleeping under the stars, meet Camp Early
◌ orVisual,
CAMP
Grade Regular
Culinary � Badge Work the horses or burros, and more! Dates Bird
Performing
Arts
Leadership Skill
Building Experience 7-9 Aug 2 - 5 $225 $250 Night Owls ◌ ▲★�
Camp Snap Early Stay up to watch the stars and sleep in late the following
Grade Regular Camp Early Bird morning. Enjoy learning about nighttime animals and how
Dates Up! Bird
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CAMP
Grade Reg Day
DAY
Dates Day our vision changes so that we can still see. Have a sparkle
CAMP
1-3 June 2 - 5 $190 $220 $250
7-9 Aug 2 - 5 $150 $175 party and play at being pirates. You will also get to cook
3-5 July 12 - 17 $240 $270 $300
your own meals, sleep out, and make galaxy paintings.
5-7 July 5 - 10 $240 $270 $300
MACH I ▲ �
Camp Early Bird This camp is for girls who are seeking the adventure of a Camp Snap Early
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Grade Reg Day lifetime (or at least a summer). Practice on the high and Grade Regular
DAY CAMP
Dates Day Dates Up! Bird
CAMP
1-3 June 2 - 5 $150 $175 low ropes course, go rock climbing on a natural rock face, 3-5 June 2 - 5 $190 $220 $250
raft the Rio Grande, cook your own outdoor meals, pack a
3-5 July 12 - 17 $200 $225 5-7 June 7 - 12 $240 $270 $300
backpack and go on an overnight, and then relax in the art
5-7 July 5 - 10 $200 $225
barn.
Outdoor Artist ✴ ◌ ▲�
Daisy the Explorer ✴ ▲� Camp Snap Early
Take your artistic eye outdoors. Gain inspiration from the
Backpack, check! Boots, check! Pet rock, check! Come to wild to make your own masterpieces in different mediums
RESIDENT CAMP
Grade Regular
Dates Up! Bird
camp and spend time exploring the outdoors, learning like music, painting, fashion design, jewelry, and more.
Art Attack ✴◌� about animals, searching for faeries, and creating a
scavenger hunt. You will also make a bird feeder or bat
5-7
5-7
June 14 - 19
July 12 - 17
$440
$440
$470
$470
$500
$500
Art isn’t just drawing! Flex your creative muscles and try Camp Snap
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Grade EB Regular
your hand at tie-dye, crocheting or knitting, making paper, house, learn about cleaning up trails, and go stargazing. 7-9 July 26 - 31 $440 $470 $500 Dates Up!
CAMP
water colors, and more. 9 - 12 June 7 - 12 $440 $470 $500 7-9 June 7 - 12 $290 $320 $350
MACH II ▲ �
RESIDENT
Camp Snap Early 9 - 12 June 14 - 19 $190 $220 $250
CAMP
Grade Regular
Camp Snap Early Dates Up! Bird
RESIDENT CAMP
Grade Regular Time to take it up a notch, this camp is for experienced Camp
DAY CAMP
Dates Up! Bird Grade EB Day Reg Day
1-3 July 5 - 10 $240 $270 $300 adventures craving something more. Spend 7 days at camp Dates
1-3 June 21 - 26 $240 $270 $300
canoeing, doing high ropes, rafting on the Rio Grande, rock 7-9 June 7 - 12 $250 $275
1-3 July 12 - 17 $240 $270 $300 Camp Early Bird
CAMP
Grade Reg Day climbing or bouldering, learning a new campfire cooking 9 - 12 June 14 - 19 $250 $275
DAY
3-5 July 26 - 31 $240 $270 $300 Dates Day
recipe and cap it all off with a 2 night backpacking trip in
Packs & Paddles ▲ �
5-7 June 2 - 5 $190 $220 $250 1-3 July 5 - 10 $200 $225
the Santa Fe National Forest or up Wheeler Peak.
Fantastic Beasts ✴ ◌▲
Camp Early Bird Get ready for the ultimate adventure. Canoe on the pond
Grade Reg Day at Barker or at Eagle Nest Lake State Park then pack up
Dates Day
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Snap Early
DAY CAMP
Discover all of the magical creatures living at camp! your backpacking equipment and head off on a 1-2 night
CAMP
1-3 June 21 - 26 $200 $225 Grade Camp Dates Regular
Make faerie homes, avoid the trixy pixies, craft your own Up! Bird
backpacking trip in the Carson National Forest. (Note:
1-3 July 12 - 17 $200 $225 wand, adopt pygmy puffs, play Quidditch, make your own
8 - 12 June 21 - July 1 $690 $720 $750 depending on local fire restrictions, the backpacking trip
3-5 July 26 - 31 $200 $225 butterbeer, and hunt for hippogryph eggs. may be contained to the Camp Elliott Barker property). Plan
5-7 June 2 - 5 $150 $175 on also participating in other camp activities such as arts
Camp Snap Early and crafts, songs, games, and team building activities.
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Grade Regular
Dates Up! Bird
CAMP
3-5 June 7 - 12 $290 $320 $350 Camp Snap
Grade EB Regular
Dates Up!
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5-7 July 19 - 24 $290 $320 $350
CAMP
7-9 July 5 - 10 $340 $370 $400
Camp Early Bird
DAY CAMP
Grade Reg Day 7-9 Aug 2 - 5 $290 $320 $350
Dates Day
3-5 June 7 - 12 $250 $275 9 - 12 July 12 - 17 $340 $370 $400
14 • Summer Camp 2020 5-7 July 19 - 24 $250 $275 Go Outside! • 15
Paddles, Saddles & Arrows ▲
You read that right! At this camp you will get to shoot
Super G.I.R.L. ✴ �
Become your own super hero! Learn about leadership skills,
Transportation to resident camp
archery, go on a trail ride or take an arena lesson, and teamwork, make a hero costume, determine your survival Campers can opt into taking the bus one way or round trip to camp ($10 each
spend a morning learning to canoe. Get ready to also play powers, level up at archery, and create your own comic way), or may arrive/depart camp via car. Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails offers
gaga ball, visit the art barn, and cook out. book. bus transportation to both of our resident camps as a service to help get girls
to camp safely and with as low a cost impact on families as possible. We will
be enforcing a minimum occupancy for all buses to and from camp. In
Camp Snap Camp Snap Early order for a bus to be scheduled, we must have at least 10 girls registered
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RESIDENT CAMP
Grade EB Regular Grade Regular
Dates Up! Dates Up! Bird
CAMP
to ride the bus three weeks prior to camp. If there are not 10 girls
3-5 June 14 - 19 $390 $420 $450 5-7 July 26 - 31 $240 $270 $300 registered, we will reach out to families and give them one (1) week to
3-5 Aug 2 - 5 $340 $370 $400 9 - 12 June 21 - 26 $240 $270 $300 add the bus option. If this minimum is not met, the bus will be canceled.
5-7 June 21 - 26 $390 $420 $450 Families will be responsible for getting their girls to camp. All families will be given at least two week’s notice. Any
Camp Early Bird
DAY CAMP
7-9 July 19 - 24 $390 $420 $450 Grade Reg Day fees paid towards the bus will be refunded if a bus is cancelled.
Dates Day
S’mores & Snores ▲ � 5-7 July 26 - 31 $200 $225 Buses to both camps will start at the Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails council office in Albuquerque on the first day of each
9 - 12 June 21 - 26 $200 $225 resident camp session and will make limited stops along the way to camp. Please note: If your girl is signed up to take the bus
Snuggle up next to the campfire on more than one night
to/from camp, camp staff is expecting she will check in/out with the bus staff. You must notify council at least three weeks
for songs, stories, and s’mores. Hike to the mystery tree or
prior to your session start date to make changes to your travel plans. Refunds will not be issued for any cancellations made
underworld to make a wish for the summer. Make up your
after this time.
own camp legends and try out gourmet recipes for s’mores!
Buses to/from Camp Elliott Barker Buses to/from Rancho del Chaparral
Buses depart from the Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails Buses depart from the Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails
Camp Snap Early
Grade Regular council office on the Sunday start date of your resident camp council office on the Sunday start date of your resident camp
Camp Care Packs
Dates Up! Bird
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session and will make one stop in Santa Fe and one stop in session and will make one stop in Cuba on the way to camp.
CAMP
1-3 June 14 - 19 $240 $270 $300 Espanola on the way to camp. You must arrive 30 minutes You must arrive 30 minutes prior to the bus departure/arrival
1-3 July 19 - 24 $240 $270 $300 prior to the bus departure/arrival time to ensure all necessary time to ensure all necessary paperwork is completed before
3-5 July 5 - 10 $240 $270 $300 Preparing a camp care package is a form of paperwork is completed before your camper boards or is your camper boards or is released from the bus. Please
released from the bus. Please register for the bus when you register for the bus when you register for your camp session.
art. It reminds campers there are people register for your camp session. More information on buses More information on buses will be provided in your camper
STEM Explorers ✴ ★� at home sending them love and anxiously will be provided in your camper confirmation packet. confirmation packet.
Explore all aspects of science, technology, engineering, awaiting them to come home to tell them
and math; focusing on the outdoors of course. You will all about their camp adventures. To Barker (First day of session) To Rancho (First day of session)
stargaze, explore pond or river life, find (or make!) animal Bus departs ABQ: 11:00 AM Bus departs ABQ: 12:00 PM
tracks, hone your Leave No Trace skills, make magnetic Bus departs Santa Fe: 12:30 PM Bus departs Cuba: 2:00 PM
slime, practice building candy structures, learn about A great camp care pack is stuff with all the Bus departs Espanola: 2:00 PM Bus arrives at camp: 3:30 PM
marshmallow shooters, make electricity with fruits and things your camper didn’t think or maybe Bus arrives at Camp: 3:30 PM
vegetables, code with LEGOS®, and (if there’s time) make a From Rancho: (Last day of session)
forgot to pack for camp! From things she From Barker: (Last day of session) Bus departs camp: 11:30 AM
mini stop motion movie. All ages of STEM Explorers will also
complete a small service project to help teach other about needs, to rest time activities just for her, Bus departs camp: 11:30 AM Bus departs in Cuba: 12:45 PM
environmental sustainability. and a few things she can use with her new Bus departs in Espanola: 1:00 PM Bus arrives in ABQ: 2:15 PM
(and old!) friends. Bus departs in Santa Fe: 3:00 PM
Bus arrives in ABQ: 4:00 PM Rancho Bus Stops
Snap Early
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Grade Camp Dates Regular ABQ: Council Office
Up! Bird
CAMP
Let us do the hard work for you! Order a Camp Elliott Barker Bus Stops 4000 Jefferson Plaza NE
1-3 June 14 - 19 $290 $320 $350
Camp Care pack for your Resident Camper ABQ: Council Office
3-5 July 19 -24 $290 $320 $350 4000 Jefferson Plaza NE Cuba: Mickey’s Save-Way Market
today! Camp Care packs are delivered on
6392 US HWY 550
Mondays after breakfast. Be sure to place
DAY CAMP
Grade Camp Dates EB Day Reg Day Santa Fe: Walmart Parking Lot
your orders at least one week prior to your 5701 Herrera Drive In the event of a bus delay of 30 minutes or more or expected
1-3 June 14 - 19 $250 $275
campers session! early arrival, you will be contacted by a member of camp staff.
3-5 July 19 -24 $250 $275 Espanola: Walmart Parking Lot
1610 N. Riverside Dr
Visit www.nmgirlscouts.org/summercamp Reasons that a bus delay may occur:
for details and to order yours today! ƖƖ Camper sickness ƖƖ Weather
Buses will NOT stop at a bus stop if there are no pre- ƖƖ Bathroom breaks ƖƖ Technical malfunction
scheduled registrations for that stop. Bus registrations ƖƖ Traffic congestion of the bus
16 • Summer Camp 2020 must be submitted 3 weeks prior to your session start date. Go Outside! • 17
Rancho del
Chaparral Session 3
June 21 - 26
Pony Pals
Program Min
4
Max
6
Entering
Grades
1-3
Snap
Up!
$390
Early Regular
Bird
$420
Price
$450
Location: Cuba, NM, (45 minutes east of Cuba, NM), 1,100 acres STEM Explorers 4 8 3-5 $290 $320 $350
Features: The Mystery Tree, archery, horse programming, on-site Art Attack 4 10 5-7 $240 $270 $300
astronomy observatory, backpacking, tent camping, survival skills and Secret Agent 4 12 7-9 $290 $320 $350
nature exploration.
Horsewomen - Experienced 4 12 9-12 $390 $420 $450
Housing: Platform tents, adirondacks, and hogans with cots or bunk
beds with mattresses. Each housing unit has a pavillion or shelter for June 26 - 28 Troop Camp 20 120 all See Page 8
group activities, a campfire circle, and a wash area with sinks, and Mini Session 2 STEM Explorers 4 6 1-3 $240 $270 $300
latrines. There are two shower facilities available on the property. June 28 - July 1 Art Attack 4 8 3-5 $190 $220 $250
Night Owls 4 8 3-5 $190 $220 $250
Rancho del Chaparral celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2019 and is located in the Jemez Mountains. Take the Reins - Beginner 4 10 5-7 $290 $320 $350
Trail Trekkers 4 12 7-9 $190 $220 $250
Session 4 Best of Rancho 4 6 1-3 $240 $270 $300
July 5 - 10 S’mores & Snores 4 8 3-5 $240 $270 $300
Rancho del Chaparral Summer Camp at a Glance Take the Reins - Experienced
Zombie Survival
4
4
10
10
5-7
7-9
$390
$290
$420
$320
$450
$350
Outdoor Artist 4 12 9-12 $340 $370 $400
Entering Snap Early Regular
Program Min Max July 10-12 Troop Camp 20 120 all See Page 8
Grades Up! Bird Price
Session 5 Best of Rancho 4 6 1-3 $240 $270 $300
May 9 - 10 Big Clean 6 50 all - - FREE
July 12 - 17 Giddy Up - Experienced 4 8 3-5 $390 $420 $450
May 10 Open House 50 100 all - - FREE
Fantastic Beasts 4 8 3-5 $290 $320 $350
Mini Session 1 Pony Pals 4 6 1-3 $340 $370 $400
June 2 - 5 Daisy the Explorer 4 6 1-3 $190 $220 $250 STEM Explorers 4 10 7-9 $290 $320 $350
Best of Rancho 4 8 3-5 $190 $220 $250 GS Ranger 4 12 9-12 $240 $270 $300
GS Ranger 4 10 5-7 $190 $220 $250 Session 6 Pony Pals - Experienced 4 6 1-3 $390 $420 $450
OPA 1 4 12 7-9 $190 $220 $250 July 19 - 24 Boots & Backpacks 4 8 3-5 $240 $270 $300
June 5 - 7 Me & My Guy 20 120 all See Page 9 STEM Explorers 4 10 3-5 $290 $320 $350
Session 1 Art Attack 4 6 1-3 $240 $270 $300 Night Owls 4 10 5-7 $240 $270 $300
June 7 - 12 Boots & Backpacks 4 8 3-5 $240 $270 $300 OPA 2 4 12 8-10 $240 $270 $300
Secret Agent 4 10 5-7 $290 $320 $350 July 24-26 Family Camp - Traditions 20 120 all See Page 9
Trailblazers - Experienced 4 12 7-9 $390 $420 $450 Session 7 Fantastic Beasts 4 8 3-5 $290 $320 $350
CIT/WIT 2 12 9 - 12 $340 $370 $400 July 26 - 31 Take the Reins - Beginner 4 8 5-7 $290 $420 $450
June 12 - 14 Alumni Camp (Adults Only) 20 120 18+ only See Page 4 Trail Trekkers 4 10 5-7 $240 $270 $300
Session 2 / June S’mores & Snores 4 6 1-3 $240 $270 $300 Outdoor Artist 4 12 7-9 $290 $320 $350
14 - 19 Giddy Up - Beginner 4 8 3-5 $390 $420 $450 Zombie Survival 4 12 9-12 $340 $370 $400
Super GIRL 4 10 5-7 $240 $270 $300 Mini Session 3 / Troop Camp
20 120 all See Page 8
GS Ranger 4 12 7-9 $240 $270 $300 Aug 2 - 5
CIT/WIT cont Sep 26 - 27 Big Clean 6 50 all - FREE
18 • Summer Camp 2020 Go Outside! • 19Rancho del Chaparral RESIDENT CAMPS
Camps are arranged alphabetically - Early Bird (EB) Pricing valid through February 28, 2020
GS Ranger ▲
Become a Girl Scout Ranger! Track and watch wildlife,
explore wetlands or the riverside, hike through the forest
S’mores & Snores ▲
Snuggle up next to the campfire on more than one night
�
for songs, stories, and s’mores. Hike to the mystery tree
without a trail, and meet & learn from a State Park or underworld to make a wish for the summer. Make up
See page 6 for Leadership Camp information. See page 7 for Horse Camp information. Ranger. Enjoy campfire desserts, gaga ball, archery, and your own camp legends and try out gourmet recipes for
s’mores!
Key: ✴ Day Camp
Option
★ STEM: Science,
Technology,
Boots & Backpacks ▲� arts & crafts as well!
Calling all nature enthusiasts! This beginning hiking and
▲ Outdoor Skills Engineering & Math Camp Snap Early Camp Snap Early
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backpacking course is just what you need to spend Grade Regular Grade Regular
◌ orVisual, Culinary � Dates Up! Bird Dates Up! Bird
CAMP
RESIDENT
Badge Work
even MORE time in the great outdoors. You will learn
CAMP
Performing
Arts
Leadership Skill
everything you need to know to go on a backpacking 5-7 June 2 - 5 $190 $220 $250 1-3 June 14 - 19 $240 $270 $300
Building Experience 7 -9 June 14 - 19 $240 $270 $300 3-5 July 5 - 10 $240 $270 $300
trip to one of our local camp outposts. Spend the night
cooking your own meal, stargazing, learning about 9 - 12 July 12 - 17 $240 $270 $300
animals, and more. Get excited to make crafts using
found objects, journal about your experience, sing
STEM Explorers ★
Night Owls ◌ ▲★�
campfire songs, and more!
Explore all aspects of science, technology, engineering,
Stay up to watch the stars and sleep in late the following and math; focusing on the outdoors of course. You
Camp Snap Early will stargaze, explore pond or river life, find (or make!)
morning. Enjoy learning about nighttime animals and
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Grade Regular
Dates Up! Bird
CAMP
how our vision changes so that we can still see. Have animal tracks, hone your Leave No Trace skills, make
3-5 June 7 - 12 $240 $270 $300 a sparkle party and play at being pirates. You will also magnetic slime, practice building candy structures,
3-5 July 19 - 24 $240 $270 $300 get to cook your own meals, sleep out, and make galaxy learn about marshmallow shooters, make electricity
paintings. with fruits and vegetables, code with LEGOS®, and (if
there’s time) make a mini stop motion movie. All ages
Art Attack ◌� Snap Early
of STEM Explorers will also complete a small service
project to help teach other about environmental
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Grade Camp Dates Regular
Art isn’t just drawing! Flex your creative muscles and Up! Bird
CAMP
Daisy the Explorer ▲ � sustainability.
try your hand at tie-dye, crocheting or knitting, making 3-5 June 28 - July 1 $190 $220 $250
paper, water colors, and more. Backpack, check! Boots, check! Pet rock, check! Come 5-7 July 19 - 24 $240 $270 $300
Snap Early
to camp and spend time exploring the outdoors,
RESIDENT CAMP
Grade Camp Dates Regular
Up! Bird
Snap Early learning about animals, searching for faeries, and
Grade Camp Dates Regular
Outdoor Artist ◌
1-3 June 28 - July 1 $240 $270 $300
Up! Bird creating a scavenger hunt. You will also make a bird
▲�
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CAMP
feeder or bat house, learn about cleaning up trails, and 3-5 June 21 - 26 $290 $320 $350
1-3 June 7 - 12 $240 $270 $300 Take your artistic eye outdoors. Gain inspiration from
go stargazing. 3-5 July 19 - 24 $290 $320 $350
3-5 June 28 - July 1 $190 $220 $250 the wild to make your own masterpieces in different
7-9 July 12 - 17 $290 $320 $350
5-7 June 21 - 26 $240 $270 $300 mediums like music, painting, fashion design, jewelry,
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Camp Snap Early and more.
CAMP
Grade Regular
Dates Up! Bird
Best of Rancho ◌▲ 1-3 June 2 - 5 $190 $220 $250 Camp Snap Early Super G.I.R.L. �
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Grade Regular
Dates Up! Bird Become your own super hero! Learn about leadership
CAMP
Experience everything that camp has to offer! Arts &
crafts, hiking, cook outs, sleeping under the stars, meet 7-9 July 26 - 31 $290 $320 $350 skills, teamwork, make a hero costume, determine your
the horses or burros, and more! survival powers, level up at archery, and create your
Fantastic Beasts ◌ ▲ 9 - 12 July 5 - 10 $340 $370 $400
own comic book.
Discover all of the magical creatures living at camp!
Snap Early
Grade Camp Dates Regular Make faerie homes, avoid the trixy pixies, craft your
Up! Bird
◌�
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own wand, adopt pygmy puffs, play Quidditch, make Secret Agent Camp Snap Early
CAMP
CAMP
Grade Regular
1-3 July 5 - 10 $240 $270 $300 Dates Up! Bird
your own butterbeer, and hunt for hippogryph eggs. Become a super sleuth! Solve mysteries, write with
1-3 July 12 - 17 $240 $270 $300 invisible ink, participate in a scavenger hunt, make 5-7 June 14 - 19 $240 $270 $300
3-5 June 2 - 5 $190 $220 $250 fingerprint art, and complete the super spy challenge
Camp Snap Early
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Grade Regular course.
Dates Up! Bird
CAMP
3-5 July 12 - 17 $290 $320 $350
Camp Snap Early
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3-5 July 26 - 31 $290 $320 $350 Grade Regular
Dates Up! Bird
CAMP
5-7 June 7 - 12 $290 $320 $350
7-9 June 21 - 26 $290 $320 $350
20 • Summer Camp 2020 Go Outside! • 21Trail Trekkers ▲ � Zombie Survival ▲
More information about camp Find answers to more FAQ’s at
registration
Explore camp like never before. Learn about the native Are you prepared for the zombie apocalypse? You will
plants, animals, and water sources. Hike rarely used trails, be after this camp! Learn basic survival skills including
www.nmgirlscouts.org/
build a bat or bird house, try your hand at letterboxing or knots, knife safety, shelter building, fishing, archery, and summercamp
geocaching, and make a nature journal to record all of your orienteering. Practice your camouflage techniques and Resident Camp No compensation will be provided to the subjects of the
experiences. You will learn to pack a backpack and go tent become a true wilderness survivor. Put your new skills to A minimum deposit of $100 per session is due at the time images, photos, and/or videos. The ownership of images,
camping at one of our many outposts use with a mock zombie invasion! of registration. Deposits cannot be made with program photos, and/or videos are retained by The Girl Scouts of
vouchers. Camp sessions must be paid in full in order to New Mexico Trails. Photos may be shared in electronic,
Snap Early Camp Snap Early secure your campers spot no later than three weeks prior social and print medias.
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Grade Camp Dates Regular Grade Regular
Up! Bird Dates Up! Bird to the start of the select camp session. At that time, all
CAMP
CAMP
5-7 July 26 - 31 $240 $270 $300 7-9 July 5 - 10 $290 $320 $350 unpaid spots will be opened to wait-listed girls. Early bird Troop Camp
registration closes February 28, 2020. Primary registration Payment is due in full at the time of registration. Troop
7-9 June 28 - July 1 $190 $220 $250 9 - 12 July 26 - 31 $340 $370 $400
closes May 31, 2020. Late registrations will be accepted if campers must be registered Girl Scouts. Registered adults
space is available and must be paid in full at the time of must have an approved background check on file. Troops
registration. Girls must register as a Girl Scout in order to must adhere to Safety Wise ratios only. If additional adults
attend camp. are required for medical or behavioral purposes, you must
contact the camp director at (505) 343-1040 to make
Leave a Legacy Multi-Session Discount
Campers that register for more than one Resident Camp
session will qualify for a $25 discount for each session
arrangements prior to registering.
Family Camp
after the first. All sessions must be registered at once in
Are you interested in doing your bronze or silver award project at order to qualify. Additional sessions added after the initial
Payment is due in full at the time of registration. Family
campers must have a minimum of one registered Girl
camp? registration form is accepted will not be eligible for the Scout within their family to attend.
multi-session discount. This discount cannot be combined
with other campers even if those campers reside in the
same household. Only resident camp sessions are eligible Cancellations & Refunds
for multi-session discounts. In the event your camper can no longer attend her
registered camp session, your prompt written cancellation
notification is required.
Day Camp ƖƖ If your girl still wishes to attend camp but can no
Select Camp Elliott Barker sessions are offered as Day longer attend the original date selected, all fees
Camps. Day Camp sessions are indicated by a yellow paid can be applied to another session if space is
sun in the camp descriptions. Girls must register as a Girl available.
Scout in order to attend Day Camp. Day Camp sessions ƖƖ A refund, minus a $50 administration fee, will be
run Monday through Thursday from 9:15 AM to 5:30 PM. made if cancellation is received in writing three
Day Camp sessions include all programming for the day, weeks prior to the session begin date.
lunch and a snack. More details will be provided upon ƖƖ Cancellations made less than three weeks from the
registration. Day Camp sessions must be paid in full at the session start date will only be refunded if the camper
time of registration. Transportation is not provided. moves out of state due to military relocation, has
Troop 10074 earned their Bronze Award by building new sink bases for Camp Elliott Barker. been certified to be ill by a physician, or there is a
Sibling Discount family emergency such as severe sickness or death
We offer a sibling discount of $5 per sibling after the of an immediate family member. Documentation
We’re happy to offer girls and girl groups (for Bronze) two nights, two days, and two first sibling registers. Please indicate the name of the must be provided at the time of refund request.
meals a day FREE with an approved project that will benefit the camp for years to come. first sibling on your registration form for validation. Only ƖƖ A full refund of all fees will be provided if a session is
After confirming your project with the Bronze & Silver Award Liaison, the Camp Director resident camp and day camp sessions are eligible for canceled by the council.
sibling discounts. ƖƖ Refunds are not issued if a camper leaves prior to
will reach out to you. There is a limit of two groups per camp this summer so be sure to the end of the camp session due to behavioral issues
submit your Bronze/Silver Award Intent Form today! Notice of Photography or homesickness. If a camper leaves due to physical
Photographs and/or videos may be taken by camp staff. illness or injury, camp fees will be prorated, minus
If you’re not completing your High Award at camp, we are still open to service projects The Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails assumes permission the administrative fee, for refund.
to use images in promotional publications, on its
and volunteers of all ages. Please check out our website for more details about website, in local newspapers, in videos and/or awareness Camp Min/Max
volunteering, or contact the Camp Director to set up a service project. publications, unless prior written notification rescinding Each camp has a minimum and maximum attendance. If
this authority is given by the camper. a camp minimum is not met, campers are able to choose
from another available session for their grade level.
22 • Summer Camp 2020 Go Outside! • 23NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATION
U.S. Postage PAID
Albuquerque, NM
Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails Permit No. 4479
4000 Jefferson Plaza NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109-3404
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talented, and caring individuals selected (horse staff, counselors, and program specialists) or professionals
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background checked. Program Specialists
and counselors are at least 18 years old.
Supervisors are at least 21 years old. Camp
staff are from New Mexico, all over the
U.S. and some even come from different
countries around the world! Staff share
their culture with campers and many are
returning staff from pervious summers,
some with as many as 20 years of camper
and camp staff experience.
Before camp begins, staff attend an
intensive on-site training as well as mid-
summer in-service training which includes
activity programming, outdoor skills, songs,
games, first aid and safety, emergency
procedures, team building, program age level
characteristics, dealing with homesickness,
and more. Program Specialists have
additional training and certification in their
program area, such as archery, ropes course,
and life-guarding. Certain program staff are
also trained in wilderness first aid. We follow
Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints and
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