FREE Summer Day Camp for Taos & the Enchanted Circle

April 01, 2024

Girl Scouts Announce Free Summer Day Camp for Taos and the Enchanted Circle
All girls currently in K-5^th grade invited to a free week of day camp in Angel Fire

Angel Fire, New Mexico (April 1, 2024)– Girls in Taos and the Enchanted Circle are in for an exciting and enriching summer as Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails announces the launch of a free summer day camp program, exclusively for girls currently in kindergarten through 5^th grade. This innovative initiative aims to empower young girls, foster leadership skills, and provide memorable experiences in a fun-filled environment.

The summer day camp, hosted by Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails in partnership with the New Mexico Department of Outdoor Recreation’s Outdoor Equity Grant, will run four consecutive weeks in June at Camp Elliott Barker in Angel Fire. Families are eligible to receive one week of day camp per girl at no cost. Spaces are limited to 25 girls per week and transportation to and from Taos will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. Campers are not required to be registered Girl Scouts.

Designed to cater to the interests and needs of girls who have completed at least one year of elementary school or the equivalent, the camp offers a diverse range of activities and adventures to engage participants throughout the summer.

Highlights of the summer day camp include:

Outdoor adventures such as hiking, camping, and nature exploration to instill a love for the outdoors and environmental stewardship.
Leadership development workshops tailored to enhance confidence, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) activities to ignite curiosity and innovation among participants.
Arts and crafts activities allowing girls to unleash their creativity and express themselves artistically.
Team-building exercises and group activities to promote collaboration and friendship.

"We are so excited to bring a free summer day camp to the Enchanted Circle,” said Rebecca Latham, CEO of Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails. "Our aim is to provide girls with a supportive and inclusive environment where they can learn, grow, and create lasting memories together. Through a blend of outdoor adventures, leadership development, and fun activities, we hope to inspire the next generation of confident and capable young women."

Registration for the summer day camp is now open, and interested families can sign up by visiting NMGirlScouts.org/BarkerDayCamp or contacting Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails at (505) 343-1040. Spaces are limited, so early registration is encouraged to secure a spot.

This initiative underscores Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails' commitment to building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. By providing access to enriching experiences and fostering a sense of community, Girl Scouts strives to make a positive impact on the lives of young girls and prepare them for future success.

For more information about joining Girl Scouts or finding a troop near you, please visit NMGirlScouts.org or contact [email protected] or (505) 343-1040.

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About Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails: With a footprint in Albuquerque, Los Alamos, Gallup, Los Lunas, and Clovis, Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails serves more than 5,000 girl and adult members across central and northern New Mexico. The council serves these 23 counties: Bernalillo, Catron, Cibola, Colfax, Curry, De Baca, Guadalupe, Harding, Los Alamos, McKinley, Mora, Quay, Rio Arriba, Roosevelt, San Juan, San Miguel, Sandoval, Santa Fe, Socorro, Taos, Torrance, Union, and Valencia. Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails is an independent 501(c)3 organization who, in partnership with Girl Scouts of the USA and more than 110 other Girl Scout councils, work to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.