Have you ever wondered where javelinas sleep, how plants "breathe," what cactus DNA looks like, or why the moon changes every day? If orienteering, sleeping under the stars, building habitats for animals, and using experiments to understand the outdoors sounds like an adventure, this program is for you!

Desert Explorer is for the girl who has already been to camp and is excited to explore nature, or a very adventurous first-time camper who is ready to dive into learning all about the plants, animals, and stars of West Texas.

You must be a registered Girl Scout to attend camp. Not a Girl Scout? Contact info@gsdsw.org to register today! Annual membership is $25.

If you will be using Desert Dollars, please pay the $75 deposit and take the Desert Dollars to your local Girl Scout shop or mail them to GSDSW - Summer Camp, 225 E Idaho, Ste 9, Las Cruces, NM 88005. Include your name, your Girl Scout's name, and contact telephone number in case we have any questions. We must have the Desert Dollars by June 3, 2022.

If you are using Travel Credit, please pay the $75 deposit and email info@gsdsw.org requesting a Travel Credit form. Complete the form and return it to info@gsdsw.org. We must have the Travel Credit form completed and returned to us by June 3, 2022. 

If you will be applying for Financial Assistance, please pay the $75 deposit and email info@gwdsw.org requesting a Financial Assistance form. Complete the form and return it to info@gsdsw.org. We must have the Financial Assistance form completed and returned to us by June 3, 2022.