BOOST Network Member Profile
01/06/2025
Friends of Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks (FOMDP) is dedicated to serving the community by offering accessible outdoor recreation programs for local youth, particularly those lacking confidence outdoors. Through its youth program, Moving Montañas, FOMDP provides high-quality, equitable opportunities that foster a love of nature, promote healthy lifestyles, and develop outdoor skills. FOMDP provides afterschool programs for Middle and High School students, focusing on desert education and building outdoor skills to boost confidence. High school outdoor clubs engage in specific activities such as climbing, hiking, mountain biking, and community events. FOMDP also offers OST camps during Fall, Spring, and Summer school breaks. The Moving Montañas camps are designed for Elementary and Middle School kids. In these camps, participants engage in activities such as outdoor arts and crafts, STEAM activities, hiking, archery, and learning about careers in the outdoor industry.
FOMDP has earned a strong reputation for its community-focused impact and its ability to help youth develop a wide range of skills through its programming. These programs enable children and youth to cultivate leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, and self-reliance. By participating in outdoor activities, they also build endurance, improve coordination, and ignite their creativity.
FOMDP after school programs are at schools within Las Cruces Public Schools system. The school-break camps opportunities are at various locations throughout the community, depending on the theme of the camp. Locations have included Cruces Creatives, NMSU Activity Center, Dripping Springs Recreation Area and school sites.
“FOMDP has been a BOOST Network member since 2023. Through our involvement, we have collaborated with other organizations in the network, which has helped diversify our programming and expand opportunities for local youth. Participating in BOOST allows us to strengthen our impact and connect with like-minded partners focused on youth development”
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