Teen Summer Adventure with Isabel Chavez & Ghost Ranch Summer Staff – G26070309
During Teen Summer Adventure, every day bursts with possibility—a place where curiosity leads the way and adventure waits around every corner. Parents and guardians are invited to enjoy Ghost Ranch themselves, enrolling in engaging workshops or unwinding on a personal retreat, while their teens, ages 15 – 18, set off on unforgettable journeys across the Ranch, guided by our caring Summer Staff.
At the beginning of each week, the teens and our Summer Staff will build out their week of activities together, ensuring the week is thoughtfully designed and that each camper is challenged, engaged, and connected to themselves, each other, our Summer Staff and the land. For returning campers, the magic continues to grow with a mix of both fan-favorite and new activities for all to enjoy. Ranch adventurers meet in the morning and evening for all sessions. There will be optional activities for all ages each afternoon, with free time set aside to connect with the rest of the Ranch’s stunning surroundings and offerings. Activities may include hiking scenic trails, exploring geology, paleontology and desert ecology, participating in team-building games and outdoor challenges and creating landscape inspired art and more! There will also be special, pop-up appearances and sessions by local workshop instructors and local partnerships, such as paper making, cyanotypes, astronomy, dance, theatre and more! Depending on interest and weather, an overnight camping trip will also be scheduled. Detailed information will be provided upon registration.
This is more than a camp—it’s a world of discovery where laughter echoes, friendships bloom, and memories shine long after summer fades. During Teen Summer Adventure, the magic isn’t just in what you do… it’s in the wonder of it all.
PLEASE NOTE *** Teens must be accompanied with a parent or guardian for the week of overnight stays.
Instructor
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Isabel ChavezIsabel Chavez (she/her) is a born and raised New Mexican. She spent her youth exploring Ghost Ranch, led Youth Programming during the Ranch’s College Staff program and is now the Youth Programs Manager with the Ghost Ranch Programs and Events department. She also serves as the Ghost Ranch Safety Coordinator, spearheading the Safety Committee and organizing safety and emergency preparedness training interdepartmentally.
Isabel holds a BS in Human Biology and certificates in Wilderness First Responder and CPR. She is also a certified instructor for Wilderness First Aid. Her background lies in Social Services and she is driven by a deep passion for service and life-long learning. She believes in the power of small actions and community, and strives to build inclusive, diverse, and values-based opportunities for youth and adults alike, where all find growth and connection to themselves, each other and the outdoors.
In her free time, you can find her reading and cuddling with her dog, attempting a fiber arts project, or adventuring outside.