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BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Camp RIO, located in Brownsville, Texas, is excited to celebrate the grand opening of the Camp RIO at Historic Lula Sams Girl Scout Museum, a new space dedicated to preserving the traditions and memories of generations of Girl Scouts. The community is invited to attend the free grand opening celebration on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 6–8 p.m. at the Camp RIO Pavilion (280 Fish Hatchery Rd., Brownsville).
The museum is housed inside one of the original Girl Scout cabins from the 1950s from Camp Lula Sams, located on the Camp RIO property in Brownsville. The restored cabin showcases a collection of original furniture, kitchen items, photographs, books, and clothing, giving visitors a glimpse into what Girl Scout camp life looked like decades ago. Guests attending the grand opening will enjoy free refreshments, a special presentation at the pavilion, and an arts and crafts activity table for guests of all ages. Visitors will also learn more about the historic cabin and the artifacts preserved inside the new museum.
See the gallery below for more images: All images courtesy of Camp RIO
“Opening the Girl Scout Museum allows us to honor Camp RIO’s legacy while preserving the history of Camp Lula Sams for our community,” said Camp RIO Director Nancy Mance. “These artifacts tell the story of the leadership, friendships, and experiences that shaped generations of Girl Scouts in the Rio Grande Valley.”
The Girl Scout Museum will be open for tours during Camp RIO’s seasonal community events, including Spring Fest, Campy Christmas, and other special celebrations throughout the year.
Media interested in attending or would like to request an interview, please contact Alicia at 956-373-5507 or alicia.myers@ideapublicschools.org.
| WHEN Thursday, March 12 6 – 8 p.m. |
| WHERE Camp RIO property 280 Fish Hatchery Road, Brownsville, Texas 78520, United States |
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About Camp RIO
Camp RIO staff have a passion for the outdoors. The vision is to provide a quality camp experience for people in the Rio Grande Valley. Camp RIO offers a wide range of activities at the historic Lula Sams property in Brownsville, Texas, operating outdoor education and day camp programs since 2015. Camp RIO is proudly Accredited by the American Camp Association. Camp RIO is the only camp of this kind in South Texas.
