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Many of our New Mexico Wilderness Camps offer Winter & Winter Break Wilderness Programs, Activities, Workshops & Classes starting in November, 2024.
Be sure to check the "Year-Round Programs and Other Camp Info" headings of each camp listing for specifics, or give any Wilderness Camp you're interested in a call to check on Winter & Winter Break dates, times and availability.
Many of our Wilderness Camps will be hosting Winter & Winter Break Reunions for their previous campers, and Winter & Winter Break Open Houses for interested new campers and families. Each camp is different, and some offer activities for the entire family.
Contact the camp(s) directly to see if there are any Camp Reunion or Open House Plans for November, 2024.
Looking for a Great New Mexico Wilderness Day Camp? Look at each camp's TYPE OF CAMP description. Many of our Best New Mexico Day Wilderness Camps also list their exact hours, and if they offer before and after camp activities.
Many of our Best New Mexico Summer Wilderness Camps also offer Year Round Wilderness Camp Programs, Classes, and Activities. You should contact the camps you are interested in to see if they offer Fall, Winter and/or Spring Wilderness Programs, too.
Searching for New Mexico Wilderness Camp Jobs? Many of our Best Wilderness Camps are now listing their 2024-25 Winter & Winter Break Camp Jobs, too. Look for the heading "Summer Camp Jobs" in each camp listing. You can also check any camp's website for their "Work at Camp" or "Winter & Winter Break Employment Opportunities" pages.
View ALL NM Camps with Winter & Winter Break Work & Leadership Training Opportunities.
Visit Our Rio Grande Summer Camp Website
505.983.1621
summer[AT]riograndeschool.org
715 Camino Cabra
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
CAMPER AGES: 3-11
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: K-6th Grade Camp: Rio Grande Summer Camp offers weekly camps that integrate enriched learning experiences with play, creative expression, and adventure-based learning. Morning, afternoon, and full-day options are available. Campers attending the morning session will choose an enrichment class in which they will learn alongside our educators, who average more than 10 years experience. The afternoon sessions will take advantage of our lovely and safe five-acre campus and focus on adventure education, design-thinking, and trips to museums and other exciting locales near campus.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Adventure, Fine Arts/Crafts, Dance, Music/Band, Theater, Musical Theater, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Swimming, Soccer, Tennis, Team Sports, Science, Academics, Computers, Math, Technology, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Located in the hills of Santa Fe next door to St.Johns college at the base of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We are a 3 year old through 6th grade school located on 5 acres in the Santa Fe wilderness. We have classrooms, gymnasium, acres of outdoor space, playgrounds, trails and more.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: All camp instructors are degreed educators and experts in their field.
Pre-K Camp
Rio Grande Summer Camp offers a pre-K camp program for 3- and 4-year-olds. Each week our experienced pre-K educators will design and lead child-centered activities that encourage discovery, imagination, and inspire creativity in a fun-filled, nurturing environment. The rich array of activities include the following: gardening, cooking, dramatic play, art projects, water play, and lots of outside time on our lovely and safe five-acre campus.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We run weekly camps beginning the week of June 4th through the week of July 25th.
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Rio Grande Summer Camp
Be sure to ask each New Mexico Wilderness Camp about the amount of wilderness instruction and the overall intensity of their wilderness program.
Some Top New Mexico Wilderness Camps offer rigorous daily wilderness training and lots of intensive wilderness experience. Other great New Mexico Camps offer wilderness and nature studies as an elective or recreational activity with much less training and intensity.
Visit Our Inner Journeys Wilderness Camps Website
575-533-6579
admin[AT]runningriver.org
765 Higgins Flat Road
Reserve, New Mexico 87830
CAMPER AGES: 11 - 18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. 2 summer sessions June 27 - July 10 and July 12 - 25
CAMPER GENDER(S): All Girl Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: The projects and adventures at Inner Journeys Wilderness Camp teach wilderness skills, and at the same time nurture and promote the growth of each girl’s inner self. A girl returns home with practical life skills for navigating her normal life, laying a meaningful foundation for adulthood. Located on an off the grid garden and retreat center this camp is nestled in the pristine and secluded Gila National Forest offering abundant opportunities for river and canyon exploring, hiking, backpacking, gardening, swimming, creating lasting friendships, and learning wilderness skills.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, and more. Wilderness Skills
Plant Identification
Herbal Medicine Making
Pottery
Fire Building
Backpacking Skills
Leave No Trace Principles
Camp Cooking
Gardening
CAMP LOCATION: Inner Journeys Wilderness Camp is located on The Retreat, a historic 160 acre homestead in a remote mountain valley completely surrounded by the pristine wilderness of the Gila National Forest. The San Francisco river runs through the entire property. This working farm has over twenty acres of irrigated fields, an organic garden, its own hydroelectric power system, a refreshing pond, and soft, sweet mountain spring water. We camp nestled next to the river, encircled by a forest of towering ponderosas and gnarled junipers. Check out our website for inspiring pictures.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We camp in canvas tents and use outhouses. Together the girls and staff cook healthy, delicious meals in the outdoor camp kitchen. There is also a private outdoor shower. Our tents are nestled into the forest next to the San Fransisco River and there is a refreshing pond nearby for swimming. We hike, backpack and do all our activities right from our incredible and remote camp setting. There is access to a house and phone/internet if needed.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: These camps are run by experienced woman guides. All of us who are on staff at Inner Journeys went to camp as young girls. We had the experience of loving camp so much we pined for it the rest of the year, but it remained independent from the rest of our lives. When we founded Inner Journeys, our goal was that every girl would return home able to internally hold her camp experience and make use of it in navigating normal life, rather than it slipping away into just a memory. Inner Journeys will give your daughter more than a great experience. As long-term educators we knew we needed to go beyond the great experience the campers have and provide the important skills that will help each girl improve her relationship to her entire education and life.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: There is limited scholarships available. See website and contact us for details.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
High School Camp for ages 14 - 18 June 27 - July 10 $1200
Middle School Camp for ages 11 - 13 July 12 - July 25 $1200
Please refer to our website for complete information.
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Inner Journeys Wilderness Camps
Some New Mexico Wilderness Camps offer BOTH Day and Overnight Camp options. Be sure to check each camp's description under "TYPE OF CAMP" for complete information, and exact hours.
Some New Mexico Wilderness Day Camps also offer Extended Camp Hours for Early Camper Drop-Off and Pick Up. If you need these services, you should contact the camp to confirm availability.
Visit Our Cottonwood Gulch Website
505-284-0563
info[AT]cottonwoodgulch.org
9223 4th St NW
Albuquerque, NM 87114
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Cottonwood Gulch Video
CAMPER AGES: 10 - 19
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers. All Boy Campers. All Girl Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Explore the Wilderness of the Southwest: This is an adventure and true expedition through the Wild Lands of New Mexico. Backpacking, hiking, river trips, and rock climbing are at the core of everything we do. Discover the Culture of the Southwest: We take you on world-class backpacking excursions, but the Gulch is much more than that we also use our hands to explore Southwestern art, archaeology, reptiles, dinosaur bones, and the Native American culture that makes this land so unique. Create your own Legacy.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Adventure, Travel, Fine Arts/Crafts, Music/Band, Swimming, Team Sports, Science, Academics, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Our Base Camp is located about 100 miles west of Albuquerque, NM in the foothills of the Zuni mountains. All of our expeditions spend some of their time at Base Camp and some time traveling around the Four Corners states to backpack, hike, rock climb, and explore the ecology, archaeology, and art of the Southwest.
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CAMP FACILITIES: At our Base Camp we have 10 rustic cabins, a mess hall, a variety of other buildings for ecology, art, and archaeology, outdoor pool, outdoor oven, and organic garden.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Explore the Wilderness of the Southwest: This is an adventure� and true expedition �through the Wild Lands of New Mexico. Backpacking, hiking, river trips, and rock climbing are at the core of everything we do.
Discover the Culture of the Southwest: We take you on world-class backpacking excursions, but the Gulch is much more than that�we also use our hands to explore Southwestern art, archaeology, reptiles, dinosaur bones, and the Native American culture that makes this land so unique.
Create your own Legacy: What sets the Gulch apart from other adventure programs (in addition to our setting in glorious New Mexico) is that we give you the chance to CREATE your own legacy project. Our professional staff will help you silversmith your own turquoise bracelet, make a star chart of the night sky, restore burrowing owl habitat on our prairies, reconstruct an 800-year-old pot with our archaeologist, or build a new chicken coop for our organic farm.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership Program.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarship applications are available upon request.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our programs are 2-6 weeks in length, and run from June 23-August 5. You can find a summary of all our summer expeditions at the following link: Our Camp Website Link: www.cottonwoodgulch.org
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Cottonwood Gulch
Visit Our Camp Mary White Website
happycamper[AT]campmarywhite.com
432 Bear Canyon Road
Mayhill, New Mexico 88339
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
5109 82nd Street, Suite 7, #1166
Lubbock, TX 79424
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Camp Mary White Video
CAMPER AGES: 9-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. month of July
CAMPER GENDER(S): All Girl Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: For over 90 years, Camp Mary White has been providing rustic outdoor experiences for girls and women which foster confidence, independence, and leadership. Our location, in the heart of the Lincoln National Forest, gives our campers and staff opportunities for unique and memorable adventures.
Be a part of the Camp Mary White legacy!
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Adventure, Horses/Equestrian, and more. Hiking
Camping
Outdoor Cooking
Archery
Arts & Crafts
Singing
CAMP LOCATION: We are located on 200 wooded acres of the Sacramento Mountains in southeastern New Mexico and are surrounded by the Lincoln National Forest.
Please visit our website for camp photos and videos.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Our beautiful rustic facilities help create the unique experiences for our campers - many of whom have not spent time away from electronics and "civilization."
Our great hall and most of our cabins were built in the 1920's and 30's. Our cabins have a 1/2 wall in the front - letting our campers feel like they are sleeping in canopy of the ponderosa pine forest.
We also have equestrian facilities, an archery course, an Arts and Crafts center, and areas for campfires and cooking outdoors.
Because we are adjacent to the Lincoln National Forest, we have access to remote wilderness for our hiking and camping activities.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Mary White was founded in 1927 as one of the first Girl Scout camps in the country. Since then, countless girls and women have had the opportunity to experience the beauty, and challenges, of the outdoors. We strive to create programming that encourages community-building and risk-taking so that our girls leave camp feeling connected and empowered.
Our staff is trained in camper management, outdoor skills, and team-building. All of our staff are certified in 1st Aid/CPR, and members of our staff are also certified in Wilderness First Aid. We have an RN on site who handles day-to-day and minor health needs and a partnership with local emergency response teams if needed.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT I (First Year Counselor in Training)
CIT's participate in all camp activities while also receiving training in leadership, camp traditions, outdoor skills, emergency procedures, etc. The CIT's have a chance to practice their leadership skills by planning special events for the younger campers.
CIT II (Second Year Counselor in Training)
CIT's are assigned to a unit of campers and function as "junior counselor" under the supervision and guidance of the Unit Leader and the CIT Director.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We currently have camp scholarships, given by a private donor, for any girl living in Eddy County, NM.
Don't let lack of funding keep your girl from coming to camp. We often have other scholarships available. Please contact us for more information.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
SESSIONS
Campers can register for 1 or 2 weeks.
1st Session: July 7-14
2nd Session: July 15-22
UNITS
Pathfinders - grades 4-5 $375/week
Explorers - grades 6-8 $375/week
Adventurers - grades 9-10 $375/week
Trailblazers - special 2-week unit for grades 6-10 $650/week
CIT (Counselor in Training) 2-week session
1st year CIT - 11th grade $650/week
2nd year CIT - 12th grade $550/week
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
UNIT STAFF: work as a team to plan programming for and supervise units of campers
Unit Leader (age 21+) $300/week
Unit Counselor (age 18+) $250/week
TRIP GUIDE: plans, coordinates, and leads hiking and camping excursions into the surrounding forest. $250-$300 depending on experience and qualifications
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Camp Mary White
YMCA Camp Shaver
http://www.campshaver.org/
22900 Highway 4
Jemez Springs, New Mexico 87025
575.829.3572
info[AT]campshaver.org
Visit the website for more information.
http://www.gswcbsa.org/
The Great Southwest Council, Boy Scouts of America
5841 Office Boulevard NE,
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109
(505) 345-8603
(800) 368-9218
Visit the website for more info.
MORE NEW MEXICO SUMMER WILDERNESS CAMPS ARE COMING SOON. YOU CAN CHOOSE ANOTHER STATE FROM THE LIST BELOW.
NEW MEXICO WILDERNESS CAMP OWNERS & DIRECTORS: If you would like to submit your camp for listing in our 2024 Best New Mexico Summer Wilderness Camps Directory, please click on the "SUBMIT YOUR CAMP" link above.
NEW MEXICO WILDERNESS CAMP PARENTS & CAMPERS: If you are looking to find info on how to choose the best summer camp to attend this summer, please check out our 2024 GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE BEST SUMMER WILDERNESS CAMP for some great camp research tips and lots of important 2024 summer camp info.
In addition to our 2024 New Mexico Summer Wilderness Camps Directory we have also created quite a few SPECIAL INTEREST CAMP DIRECTORIES, and have included brief descriptions of these and links to their dedicated websites on the 2024 CAMP GUIDE page.
You can go directly to any of our other 2024 Special Interest Camp Directories from the list in the black bar at the bottom of this page.
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