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Contact Page - Summer Wilderness Camps in New Mexico

Image of Cottonwood Gulch Summer Expeditions Cottonwood Gulch Summer Expeditions:
The Cottonwood Gulch Foundation has been leading wilderness expeditions and outdoor programs for kids and teens in the Southwest since 1926. Our groups visit different ecosystems of the Four Corners states: New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado. Based in Albuquerque NM, our summer programs range from 2-6 weeks, and are catered for kids and teens ages 10-19, and we also provide Adult and Family programs. Our wilderness expeditions take place in the heart of the American Southwest, and promote personal growth, scientific, historic, and cultural discovery as well as a knowledgeable environmental ethic among all those who participate.

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Educational Wilderness Expeditions / Outdoor Summer Programs for Kids, Teens & Adults:
- Wild Country Trek (21 Days, Ages 13-15)
- Sunrise on Mount Taylor Expedition (15 Days, Ages 10-13)
- Mountain Desert Trek (42 Days, Ages 16-18)
- Southwestern Art and Music Trek (21 Days, Ages 15-18)
- Paleontology Trek (13 Days, Ages 14 and up)
- Turquoise Trail (36 Days, Girls 13-16)
- Prairie Trek (36 Days, Boys 13-16)
- Adult Treks (9-10 Days, Ages 21 and older)
- Family Trek (8 Days, All Ages)

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Address: PO Box 25106, Albuquerque, New Mexico , USA
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2021-04-07 were from:

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Hummingbird Music Camp
Courses / Programs
Located in the Jemez Springs area of Central New Mexico, just an hour north of Albuquerque, Hummingbird Music Camp provides week-long residential summer music camps to boys and girls ages 8-14.

Beginner to advanced level group ensembles are offered, including: band, guitar, orchestra, piano and voice specializations. We also provide 1-week Art Camps and Chess Camps which run alongside our dedicated Music Camps.

In addition to musical activities, campers also take part in traditional camp events such as campfires with original camp songs and skits, overnight hikes, storytelling and outdoor cookouts.

Although music is taken very seriously at the camp, the focus is not on competition. Our campers are encouraged to grow musically on their chosen instruments by starting their musical instruction at their current level of ability.

Our Teachers range from undergraduate, graduate students and professional teachers. The majority of our instructors teach in public and private schools throughout the year. Most of the teachers teach two weeks at camp and return year after year. The average staff return rate is 95%.
1-week Residential Summer Music Camps for Boys & Girls Ages 8-14:

- Beginner to Advanced Levels
- Additional training in chorus and Transfer Band
- Daily private lesson in chosen instrument
- Daily practice time
- Personal solo preparation

Musical specializations include:
- Band
- Guitar
- Orchestra
- Piano
- Voice

Additional Summer Camp Programs:
- Art Camp
- Chess Camp
Lone Star Leadership Academy
Courses / Programs
Based in Keller TX, Lone Star Leadership Academy provides spring break and summer academic leadership camps for outstanding 4th-8th grade students. Participants travel to Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin/San Antonio or Houston/Galveston to develop leadership skills and interactively experience what they are learning in school through visits to significant Texas sites. Bright, gifted and high-achieving students develop leadership skills and learn about the great state of Texas.

Participants have the opportunity to learn about future career and internship opportunities, visit historically, scientifically and environmentally significant sites and be part of a rare academic experience. Upon completion of the program, each participant receives a Lone Star Leader Certificate of Merit to be added to his or her academic achievements.

Lodging is at the Education in Action dormitories in Keller, Wimberley, and New Caney TX. Lone Star Leadership Academy participants and at least two program facilitators will be housed in a bunk style air-conditioned room.
Spring Break & Summer Academic Leadership Camps for Outstanding 4th-8th Grade Students:

Camp Locations:
- Dallas/Fort Worth
- Austin/San Antonio
- Houston/Galveston

Camp features:
- Develop leadership skills
- Visit educationally significant Texas sites
- Learn all about Texas
- Learn about future career / internship opportunities
- Receive the Lone Star Leader Certificate of Merit
- Become a member of the Lone Star Youth Leadership Council
Crossing Borders, Houston - Spanish Camps & Classes 2021
Courses / Programs
• Are you searching for a fun summer language camp in Houston TX for your child of Preschool / Kindergarten to 1st Grade Elementary School age?

• Conveniently situated in Rice Village in south-central Houston (close to Downtown), Crossing Borders provides 1 to 10-week Spanish summer camps for kids ages 4, 5 and 6 years old.

• English language immersion camps are also available for non-native English students.

• Children of ages 4-6 are immersed in a second language while using arts & crafts, music, dance, etc. for a hands-on and fun experience!

• All students are taught Spanish in a nurturing environment where a high level of Spanish proficiency is the goal. Based on their ability of the language, students learn grammar, literature, vocabulary, and social skills (that include dance, songs, role playing, traditional games, and board games).

• We focus solely on a full immersion program that helps native and non-native speakers achieve their goals and prepare for the future by mastering a new language.

• We also offer a 1-week Spring Break camp where students ages 4-6 get to experience a more social camp where they learn a new language by doing arts & crafts, social activities, and games.

Parent Review:
“Absolutely amazing! Teachers and director are the best. Always friendly, warm and attentive. My children love it and I can see the progress they are making.“
- Esther
Language Immersion Summer Camps for Kids ages 4-6:
Preschool / Kindergarten to 1st Grade Elementary School age.

• Spanish Summer Camp (for kids ages 4 – 6 years old)
• Spring Break Spanish Camps (for kids ages 4 – 6 years old)
• French Summer Camp for kids (4-6 years)
• Chinese Summer Camp for kids (4-6 years)
• English Summer Camp for Children (4-6 years)

Online Spanish Programs for kids during the summer months:
• Private Online Spanish classes for kids ages 3 – 10 years old (via Live Zoom video)
• Group online Spanish classes for kids 18 months – 5 years old (via Live Zoom video)
CMC Makeup School, Dallas area
Courses / Programs
• Are you interested a future career in the exciting makeup and beauty industry? Located just 30 minutes north of Downtown Dallas TX, CMC Makeup School is a leading provider of professional make-up artist certification programs.

• In addition to beginner to advanced make-up artist training and portfolio development for adults, we also offer two distinct summer makeup camps for teenage students.

• Students receive top-quality makeup training at our Beauty Camp, and focus on specific makeup fields in our FX, Character and Body Painting Camp.

• CMC provides the training and tools that are essential to become a successful make-up artist with the focus being on Beauty, Glamour & Fashion makeup.

• Classes are taught by experienced, professional instructors, and feature hands-on practice so that techniques are learned properly.
Summer Beauty Camp for Teens:
Camp Duration: 5 days

• Day 1: Intro to Skin Analysis
• Day 2: Highlighting and Contouring
• Day 3: Focus on Eyes
• Day 4: Instaglam Makeup
• Day 5: Makeup Mixology

Summer FX, Character & Body Painting Camp:
Camp Duration: 5 days

• Day 1: Learn to use professional make-up
• Day 2: Face Art Character Painting.
• Day 3 & 4: Body Painting 
• Day 5: Professional Photoshoot
International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) - Operation Imagination Summer Camps
Courses / Programs
Located in McAllen, TX, the International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) provides a wide range of STEAM based summer camp programs for children of grades 1-8.

Topics for our unique 4-day summer camp courses include chemistry, creative writing, engineering, robotics, environmental science, and more! Registration fees include scheduled activities, supplies, a camp t-shirt, lunch, an afternoon snack, and exploration time in our exhibit spaces.

Our camps inspire and enrich the lives of children year after year. Campers don’t even realize they are learning because they’re having so much fun! Classes are held Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Before and after care is available at an additional cost.

Camps are divided into three classes by grade level: 1-2, 3-5, and 6-8. Each class has a maximum of 25 students. Our experienced Educators guide your child as they discover, create, and learn in Operation Imagination Summer Camps!
Grades 1-2
-Creativity Camp
-Ancient Engineering
-Under the Sea
-Pokemon Trainers
-Winter in July
-Little Lit's
-Jr. Geologists
-Go Green! Art Camp
-Light and Color

Grades 3-5
-Design Camp
-Ancient Egypt
-Into the Deep
-Jedi Training Camp
-Slime Time
-Creative Writing Camp
-Time Travelers Camp
-Eco Engineers
-Mad Scientists

Grades 6-8
-Design Camp
-Around the World
-Creative Writing Camp
-Special FX Camp
-IMAS Slime Fest
-The Element in the Room
-10,000 Meters Deep
-IMAS Inc.
-Time Travelers Camp
CodaKid, Phoenix Metro Area
Courses / Programs
• Situated in Old Town Scottsdale AZ, and with camp locations throughout the Phoenix Metro Area, CodaKid is a leading computer science and game design academy. We provide a range of one-week summer tech camps for kids and teens (6 to 15 year olds).

• In our fun and engaging summer camps, elementary school and middle school students learn computer programming and video game design through the use of cutting edge tools such as Minecraft Forge, Blender, Eclipse, and more.

• We offer classes in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Old Town Scottsdale, North Scottsdale, Gilbert, and Peoria.

• CodaKid also offers Winter Tech camps as well as after-school programs and weekend classes in 3D Modeling and Animation, and Minecraft Modding. Our after-school programs are held in Old Town Scottsdale and North Scottsdale.

• In these dynamic classes, kids and teens learn Java programming and video game design in an entertaining way. 

• Our knowledgeable and personable instructors are experts in their fields. They are experienced coders, technologists and game designers from leading universities and companies.

• All of our classes are taught in small groups, with an 8:1 Student Instructor Ratio. This ensures that each child get the individual attention they need, whatever their level.

Parent Testimonial:
"My husband and I are so thankful for this awesome place and it's incredible staff! Ask my 11-year-old daughter where her favorite place to "hang out" is...she'll tell you CodaKid!"
- Kathy
Summer Computer Camps:
• Minecraft Modding with Java Coding (ages 7-14)
• 3D Game Development with C++ (ages 9-15)
• Infinite Running App Development (ages 10-14) 
• Arcade App Development (ages 10-14)
• Drone Programming (ages 8-15)
• 3D Game Design (ages 6-9)
• Tower Defense App Development (ages 10-15)

Year-Round After-School Programs - ages 6-15: 

Minecraft Modding Summer Classes:
• Junior Minecraft Modding (ages 6-9)
• Minecraft Fundamentals (ages 7-14)
• Minecraft Modding & Dimensions (ages 9-14)

Weekend Classes:
• Modding for Minecraft Code-a-thons