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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.
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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