2023 Camp Reservation Form (Overnight Camp)

Summer 2023 Camp Reservation Form

Rancho del Chaparral Overnight Camp (Traditional Camp and Horse Camp)
NEW IN 2023:
- This is a space reservation form to hold your spot in a particular session or sessions. You will be charged a $50 deposit for each session you sign up for when you submit this form. That $50 will be applied to your camper's balance when you compete the registration process. Deposits are non-transferrable and non-refundable. Camp balances must be paid in full 3-weeks prior to your session(s).
- Registration is a 2-part process. Within one week of completing this reservation form you will be emailed a link to create a profile in CampMinder and finish the registration process.
- Transportation to and from camp is included in the cost of registration. A bus will pick up and drop off at the ABQ Service Center, Bernalillo, and Cuba. There is no discount if you do not use the camp-provided transportation. Registration to use the bus is required, we will collect this information on the final registration forms.
- Safety Wise Adults (parents or caregivers who are registered members of Girl Scouts and have an active background check on file) who volunteer to work as an assistant counselor during the same session your child is attending camp are eligible for a discount of $175 -$225 that will be applied to your camper's balance.
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This reservation form is for Overnight Camp at Rancho del Chaparral.

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Camp Rancho del Chaparral (Jemez Mountains, NM)

Open to Girl Scouts and Non-Girl Scouts in 1st - 12th Grade
Use the dropdowns to view session descriptions by your camper's current grade level.

Traditional Camps for 1st - 3rd Graders - Rancho del Chaparral
STEM Explorers (1st – 3rd Grade) // July 5 - 8 (Wednesday - Sunday)
The perfect introduction to Science, Engineering, Technology, and Math in the outdoors! Campers will get messy and hands on while they explore the science of light, build natural structures, create a water filter, and more. Campers will also experience the traditional fun of camp through crafts, hiking, singing, and studying the stars. GSNMT Members: $425, Non-Members: $475

Handprints & Footprints (1st – 3rd Grade) // July 9 - 14 (Sunday - Friday)
It’s time to get messy and active! Girl Scouts will enjoy creating messy art like finger painting, water gun water coloring, clay sculpting and more. When they’re not creating in the Art Center they’ll be exploring the trails while they learn and follow Leave No Trace principles. Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but photos! GSNMT Members: $525, Non-Members: $575

Super Snackers (1st – 3rd Grade) // July 16 - 21 (Sunday - Friday)
Super Snackers assemble! At this camp program you’ll learn about the basics of kitchen and campfire safety, the science behind cooking and baking, and explore why different types of flavors exist (and work together!) while you prepare an assortment of different snacks and meals. Make trail mix, snack bars, grilled sandwiches or quesadillas, your choice of two desserts, and more! No cooking experience necessary. Campers will learn how to cook in the microwave and on the stove in the kitchen as well as at least two different outdoor cooking methods. GSNMT Members: $525, Non-Members: $575

Fun in Fairyland (1st – 3rd Grade) // July 23 - 28 (Sunday - Friday)
This week is all about fairies, fairies and more fairies! Campers will 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. Fairies will come to life as we craft fairy doors or houses, wings or crowns, create fairy stories, and embark on a memorable scavenger hunt to try to find the evidence of the local camp fairies. GSNMT Members: $525, Non-Members: $575

Traditional Camps for 3rd - 5th Graders - Rancho del Chaparral
Super Spies (3rd – 5th Grade) // July 5-8 (Wednesday - Sunday)
Get ready to morph into a super spy! Solve mysteries, write with invisible ink, participate in a scavenger hunt, make fingerprint art, and complete the super-spy challenge course; all to solve the question - what's the biggest threat to nature, and how do we thwart it? Campers will use engineering to craft “traps”, experiment with different methods for finding “blood”, and use math in nature to solve scavenger hunt clues. GSNMT Members: $425, Non-Members: $475

Mean Green Science (3rd – 5th Grade) // July 5-8 (Wednesday - Sunday)
What’s mean, green, and a mystery to us all? While you may have said “the Grinch!”, you won’t really know until you complete this week of camp! Through hands-on experiments and outdoor exploration, campers will study the mystery of the mean, green stink. They’ll craft, sing, hike, and scavenge their way to the answer at this mystery program. GSNMT Members: $525, Non-Members: $575

Nature’s Five Senses (3rd – 5th Grade) // July 9-14 (Sunday - Friday)
Explore nature through art and your five senses. Campers will spend the majority of their time at the Art Center and out exploring nature. They’ll create nature mobiles, capture nature on film, smell and (carefully) taste what nature has to offer, make sensory art, and more. This camp is perfect for kids who love all kinds of art and want to explore new ways to make it! GSNMT Members: $525, Non-Members: $575

Camp Test Kitchen (3rd – 5th Grade) // July 16 - 21 (Sunday - Friday)
Courage, Confidence, and…cooking? That’s right! Join us at this camp to increase your knowledge and skill in all things outdoor and kitchen cooking. You’ll test recipes for snacks, lunches, dinners, desserts, and even breakfast using traditional outdoor cooking methods like campfire cooking; in addition you’ll also explore lesser used types of cooking like buddy burners, beanhole cooking, or solar ovens. Campers will also create a recipe book to take home, make a snack to take on a hike with them, and decorate an apron. GSNMT Members: $525, Non-Members: $575

Zombie Survival (3rd – 5th Grade) // July 23 - 28 (Sunday - Friday)
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 (3rd – 5th Grade) // July 23 - 28 (Sunday - Friday)
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

Traditional Camps for 5th - 8th Graders - Rancho del Chaparral
STEMinist (5th – 8th Grade) // July 5-8 (Wednesday - Sunday)
While you may think that you know STEM through school, you will look at Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in a whole new outdoor way! Campers will conduct experiments, craft structures, and show off their new skills during this week of camp while learning about different categories of STEM (geology, range science, and animal science) that are specific to outdoor fields and jobs. GSNMT Members: $425, Non-Members: $475

Outdoor Artist (5th – 8th Grade) // July 9-14 (Sunday - Friday)
Take your artistic eye outdoors. Gain inspiration from the wild to make your own masterpieces in different mediums like music, painting, fashion design, jewelry, and more. GSNMT Members: $525, Non-Members: $575

Great Girl Scout Bake Off (5th – 8th Grade) // July 16 - 21 (Sunday - Friday) - SOLD OUT
From using traditional kitchen equipment to learning new techniques over the camp fire, campers should come ready to create (and eat!) plenty of tasty treats. Aspiring chefs will learn different methods of cooking, try out some classic recipes, make their own cookbook, experiment with the science flavors (and learn how our tastebuds work), learn the chemistry behind baking, and participate in a Bake Off style competition where they'll try and wow the judges and win first place! GSNMT Members: $525, Non-Members: $575

An Unexpected Journey (5th – 8th Grade) // July 23 - 28 (Sunday - Friday)
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

Camp U – Outdoor Skills (6th - 12th grade) // July 23 - Aug 4 (Sunday - Friday)
Schools out and it’s time to expand your knowledge – camp style! Explore the following activities: wood working, jewelry making, new outdoor cooking methods (buddy burners, solar ovens, and/or bean hole cooking), plant identification, a lunch hike, and will get to 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

Traditional Camps for 8th - 12th Graders - Rancho del Chaparral
See also the Leadership Camp drop down for more details on Leadership Camp for 9th - 12th graders.

Broadway Under the Blue Sky (8th – 12th Grade) // July 9-14 (Sunday - Friday)
Tune up your singing voice, try your woodworking skills set building, or practice your script writing abilities because we’re taking musical theater to camp! Campers will enjoy: learning vocal skills, music reading, making costumes, building mini sets and decorations. For their finale – they’ll present a program to the whole camp! GSNMT Members: $525, Non-Members: $575

Cast Iron Chef (8th – 12th Grade) // July 16 - 21 (Sunday - Friday)
Competition is open for the next Cast Iron Chef! Whether you’re a master chef at home or just beginning your cooking journey you will enjoy all things outdoor cooking at this camp. Campers will hone their knife skills, work with “secret” ingredients, explore different methods of cooking, and participate in a mini cooking competition to see who can impress the judges with their flavors, creativity, and presentation! GSNMT Members: $525, Non-Members: $575

Camp U – Outdoor Skills (6th - 12th grade) // July 30 - Aug 4 (Sunday - Friday)
Schools out and it’s time to expand your knowledge – camp style! Explore the following activities: wood working, jewelry making, new outdoor cooking methods (buddy burners, solar ovens, and/or bean hole cooking), plant identification, a lunch hike, and will get to 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

Horse Camps - Rancho del Chaparral
Horsin’ Around (Beginner Horse Camp; 2nd – 4th grade) // July 5-8 (Wednesday - Sunday) 1 SPOTS REMAINING
Max: 8
Get your hooves wet with this introductory horseback riding program. Campers will learn about: barn and horse safety, how and why we groom, parts of tack, how to lead a horse (with hands on practice!), about different types of horseback riding, how to mount, steer, stop, and ask your horse to go; you’ll also participate in a staff led (staff on the ground leading) ride, mini arena lesson, OR short trail ride. After spending an hour or two at the barn every day you will also get to revel in the other wonderful areas of camp like outdoor cooking, arts and crafts, hiking, or more! GSNMT Members: $500, Non-Members: $550

Giddy Up (Beginner / Intermediate Horse Camp; 4th – 6th Grade) // July 5-8 (Wednesday - Sunday) - SOLD OUT
Max: 8
Feel the wind through your hair as your ride in the arena and on the trail! Campers will learn about horse and barn safety, grooming, tacking, breeds, colors, what the word ‘equitation’ means, and more. Outside of the 2 – 3 hours with the horses you’ll get to play, cook, craft, sing, and enjoy the other wonderful areas of camp. GSNMT Members: $500, Non-Members: $550

Horsin’ Around (Beginner Horse Camp; 2nd – 4th grade) // July 9-14 (Sunday - Friday) 2 SPOTS REMAINING
Max: 8
Get your hooves wet with this introductory horseback riding program. Campers will learn about: barn and horse safety, how and why we groom, parts of tack, how to lead a horse (with hands on practice!), about different types of horseback riding, how to mount, steer, stop, and ask your horse to go; you’ll also participate in a staff led (staff on the ground leading) ride, mini arena lesson, OR short trail ride. After spending an hour or two at the barn every day you will also get to revel in the other wonderful areas of camp like outdoor cooking, arts and crafts, hiking, or more! GSNMT Members: $600, Non-Members: $650

Giddy Up (Beginner / Intermediate Horse Camp; 4th – 6th Grade) // July 9-14 (Sunday - Friday) - SOLD OUT
Max: 8
Feel the wind through your hair as your ride in the arena and on the trail! Campers will learn about horse and barn safety, grooming, tacking, breeds, colors, what the word ‘equitation’ means, and more. Outside of the 2 – 3 hours with the horses you’ll get to play, cook, craft, sing, and enjoy the other wonderful areas of camp. GSNMT Members: $600, Non-Members: $650

Giddy Up (Beginner / Intermediate Horse Camp; 4th – 6th Grade) // July 16 - 21 (Sunday - Friday) 1 SPOT REMAING
Max: 8
Feel the wind through your hair as your ride in the arena and on the trail! Campers will learn about horse and barn safety, grooming, tacking, breeds, colors, what the word ‘equitation’ means, and more. Outside of the 2 – 3 hours with the horses you’ll get to play, cook, craft, sing, and enjoy the other wonderful areas of camp. GSNMT Members: $600, Non-Members: $650

Take The Reins (Intermediate Horse Camp; 6th – 8th Grade) // July 16 - 21 (Sunday - Friday) - SOLD OUT
Max: 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 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 review 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

Take The Reins (Intermediate Horse Camp; 6th – 8th Grade) // July 23 - 28 (Sunday - Friday) 1 SPOT REMAING
Max: 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 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 review 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

Trailblazers (Intermediate / Advanced Horse Camp; 8th – 12th grade) // July 23 - 28 (Sunday - Friday) 2 SPOTS REMAING
Max: 8
Definition of “Trailblazer”– Girl Scouts that hit the trails (and lack there of) 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

Trailblazers (Intermediate / Advanced Horse Camp; 8th – 12th grade) // July 30 - Aug 4 (Sunday - Friday)
Max: 12
Definition of “Trailblazer”– Girl Scouts that hit the trails (and lack there of) 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

Leadership Camp - Rancho del Chaparral
Dates
- July 5 - 28 with one weekend break
  - July 14 - 16 (go home, do laundry, hug your family)
  - Bus transportation will be available
Can’t do the whole month? No problem! After you’ve completed your camp registration and your spot is reserved you will be sent a survey for the camper to complete where we will ask what day you will be going home and not coming back.

Counselor in Training (CIT) SOLD OUT

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 camp's teaching focus will be on age level characteristics, teaching styles, and risk management. GSNMT Members: $550, Non-Members: $600

Wrangler in Training (WIT)

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

Additional information about Leadership Camps available on our website.

Volunteer at Camp - Current Girl Scout Adults Only

Is your camper a current member of Girl Scouts, and are you a Safety Wise Adult?

Reserve your spot today to spend an overnight session at camp volunteering as an assistant counselor, and receive a discount on your camper's session!

In the role of assistant counselor you will help with the day to day management of the group including:
- getting everyone up in the morning and putting them to bed
- walking the group to activities
- participating in activities with your group
- assisting the lead counselor with confict resolution among campers
- we will only ask you to lead an activity if you specifically request to do so OR we provide complete, written instructions and all of the supplies
All volunteers must be a registered member of Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails with a current background check on file. All volunteers must posess a current First Aid and CPR training (available through GSNMT). You will be required to take an online gsLearn training course by mid-June (it will give you all the details you need to be succesful).

Adult volunteers will be assigned to a different age level/program than the one their camper is attending to encourage growth of independence within youth campers.

Sign up to volunteer at Session 1 (July 5 - 8) and receive a $175 discount off of your camper's registration. Sign up to volunteer at Sessions 2 - 5 and receive a $225 discount off of your camper's registration.

Volunteers must attend the same week as the camper who is receiving the discount.

Discounts can only be applied towards one camper's balance (not spread over several campers/sessions).

Participant and Contact Information
You will receive an email to complete your registration, camper paperwork, and payments. Please make sure that you use a contact email that you check often (at least 3 times a week). Emails will be sent around the end of February. Complete your full registration as soon as you receive the prompt to ensure your camper receives earlybird incentives.
Camper's Name*

First NameLast Name
Camper's Birth Date*

MonthDayYear
Camper's Grade (current)*
This is the grade that they are currently in and will be used to select their camp program.
This youth participant is:*

A current member of Girl Scouts of New Mexico TrailsNot a current member of Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails
Is your child interested in joining Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails?*

YesNo
Do you plan on using program credits?*

YesNo
Do you plan on applying for financial aid (must be a current member of Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails)?*

YesNo
Parent / Caregiver Name*

First NameLast Name
Relationship to Camper*
Preferred Phone Number*
E-mail*
example@example.com
Optional: Volunteer Information

If there is another Safety Wise Adult in your family who intends to volunteer as an assistant councilor, complete this section with their contact information. You will be able to select the week(s) for volunteering on the selection page. Adult Volunteers must be related/a primary caregiver to the camper and meet the requirements listed earlier in this form.
Name

First NameLast Name
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email
example@example.com
Relationship to Camper

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Summer 2023 Camp Reservation Form

NEW IN 2023:

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This reservation form is for Overnight Camp at Rancho del Chaparral.

Camp Rancho del Chaparral (Jemez Mountains, NM)

Use the dropdowns to view session descriptions by your camper's current grade level.

See also the Leadership Camp drop down for more details on Leadership Camp for 9th - 12th graders.

Dates

Counselor in Training (CIT) SOLD OUT

Wrangler in Training (WIT)

Volunteer at Camp - Current Girl Scout Adults Only

Is your camper a current member of Girl Scouts, and are you a Safety Wise Adult?

Reserve your spot today to spend an overnight session at camp volunteering as an assistant counselor, and receive a discount on your camper's session!

Participant and Contact Information

Optional: Volunteer Information

Reservation Information