NRCE Program Summary Sheet

Target Audience:

Elementary and Middle School

Name of Program:

Rancho 2000 Camp

Location of Program (City or Forest, State):

Cuba, New Mexico

Program Dates (and Time):

July 23-30

Frequency: Annual

Brief Description

(please include target audience, costs to participants, and program plans):

For Girl Scouts between 10-13 years. Girls can sign up individually. Teaches the students the facets of environmental planning. Students are presented with scenarios situated at the camp, which they then have to resolve. Scenarios can be archaeological, threatened and endangered species, mining, physical hazards, etc. Since all scenarios are based on actually existing sites, student can get a real feel for the situation. At the end of the program, students present a plan and alternatives to an outside challenger.

Contact Person

(name, address, phone, and e-mail if possible):

Dennis Inman

505-842-3152
USDA FS
517 Gold Ave SW
Albaquerque, NM 87102
pallasite@aol.com