Summer Programs Directory
Summer Programs Directory 2024
Residential Camps & Overnight Expeditions
Black Range Horsemanship Camp, PO Box 152, Winston, NM 87943. Phone: 575-743-1602 or 575-740-1778; Website: www.zianet.com/4jranch; Contact: Greg Evans, Camp Director; Email: 4jranch@zianet.com. A residential camp for boys & girls ages 8-18. 2024 Session: July 7–13 ($600); On the beautiful Chihenne Ranch, our program includes: horseback riding for all levels, hiking, arts & crafts, Indian lore, sports & games, rifle shooting, archery, cave and mine exploring, field trips, drama, skits, and dancing. Hike at the Gila National Forest. Visit a turn of the century mine. Explore Ghost Towns. Serving boys & girls since 1991.
Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails Summer Overnight & Day Camp, 4000 Jefferson Plaza NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. Phone: 505-343-1040; Email: customercare@nmgirlscouts.org; Website: www.nmgirlscouts.org; Camp Contact: Chelsea Wain Camp Director Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails is ACA accredited and has many camp options for you this summer! Girl Scout camp is about trying new things, meeting new friends, and having fun. Whether you’re interested in horses, archery, canoeing, hiking, impromptu theater, the arts, sports, engineering, baking, or looking to try something new, you can have a great summer at Girl Scout camp! Girls do not need to be Girl Scouts to attend our camps. All girls are welcome here. We offer Troop & Family Camps, Day Camp, and Overnight Camps. We have three locations; Albuquerque, Jemez Mountains, and Angel Fire. Our camps are open to girls K-12, as well as family and alum on weekends. We offer numerous camp sessions between June 3rd and July 26th. Camp pricing starts at Troop/Family $75/person, Day Camp $200/camper, Overnight $600/camper. Check out our website for more info, dates, program details, and price specifics! www.nmgirlscouts.org When you register your camper, use promo code: TRADE5 to earn $5 to use at our trading post!
Hummingbird Music Camp, 104 Hummingbird Rd., Jemez Springs, NM 87025. Phone: 575-829-3060. Email: hmcjemez@gmail.com. Ages: 8-14. Hummingbird Music Camp, nestled by the river in the Jemez Mountains, is a family owned business celebrating 66 years of nurturing a love for fine arts in the youth of NM. This safe and lovingly structured social environment provides a home away from home in the fresh mountain air where children are occupied with friends, activities, and fine arts enrichment (not electronics). At Hummingbird, we offer three camps: Music, Art, and Chess. Music: Music camp is wonderful for all campers, from those who do not have any music experience, to those who are advanced. Campers receive daily private lessons from professional teachers, participate in large group ensembles, have daily designated practice time, and conclude the week with multiple concert experiences. Hummingbird offers band, orchestra, guitar, piano, and voice. Art: Art campers expand their creativity by undertaking an assortment of projects with diverse media. Campers work with professional art teachers who inspire ingenuity and creativity. Campers get to enjoy art classes in a variety of inspiring environments. All skill levels are welcome! Chess: Chess campers, from beginning to advanced, receive expert instruction and strategies that help them improve their game. Campers benefit from one-on-one chess lessons and play matches in a fun filled environment. With a tournament at the end of the week, chess campers get to see how much their skills have improved! Hummingbird gives children the opportunity to be children. We balance the focus of music, art, or chess with fun filled activities including, campfires with silly songs, storytelling, water walking, fishing, skits, sleeping under the stars, a moonlight hike to the waterfall, a dance and more! Visit hummingbirdmusiccamp.com.
YMCA Camp Shaver, Office: 4105 Indian School Rd, ABQ 87110, Camp: Located in Jemez Springs, www.ymcacnm.org/camp-shaver/, Questions? Email our Director Dana at dmcmullen@ymcacnm.org, Serves youth age 7-15, Capacity: 80 campers age 7-14, 10 Campers age 14-15, Dates: June 2nd-July 27th Located in the picturesque Jemez Mountains, YMCA Camp Shaver provides a beautiful setting to offer our youth the summer of a lifetime! Camp Shaver offers meaningful activities such as hiking, fishing, archery, high ropes challenges, arts & crafts, campfires, drama and much more! Traditional camp for ages 7-14 runs for one-week sessions from Sunday to Saturday. Campers have the option to register for multiple weeks! Our Leaders In Training (LIT) program mentors’ youth age 14-15 during a 3 week session. LIT’s participate in traditional camp activities and are also taught leadership skills through service, adventure, and fun! At Camp Shaver we believe all children should feel leave camp feeling a sense of accomplishment and belonging and feeling confident in their character. Join us this summer! Traditional camp is $700/week and LIT is $1200/session. Financial aid is available.
Day Programs
Santa Fe & Surrounding Areas
Art School Santa Fe’s Summer Mini Art Camps, 3600 Cerrillos Rd., Unit 714D (in the Lofts), SF, NM 87507. Phone: 505-364-3256; Email: ronny@artschoolsantafe.com; Website: Artschoolsantafe.com; Camp Contact: Ronny, Owner. Join us this Summer where you’ll gain new art skills and explore your imagination! Offering camps for ages 7 and up from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. $250 a week: June 3rd - July 12th. Ages 10 and up July 15th - Aug 2nd 11 am - 4pm $280. Register by May 1st for an early bird discount! June 3rd - 7th Fantasy and Anthropomorphic creatures, June 10th - 14th Acrylic painting, June 17th - 21st Yokai and Kaiju, July 8th - 12th manga and anime characters. Teens & Tweens; July 15th - 19th fantasy creature design, July 22nd - 26th Portraits and Figures, July 29th - Aug 2nd oil painting.
Darruma Jiujitsu & Yoga - Darruma Summer Camp, 1400 Agua Fria, Suite A, Santa Fe, NM 87505. Phone: 505-587-2272; Email: admin@darruma.com; Website: darruma.com; Camp Contact: Coach Sammy. Our summer camp is intended to provide kids with a place to recognize and express their own experience, learn discipline, and experience stillness and peace within themselves. Camp runs Monday through Friday, 9am to 3pm and is open to ages 5-12. Our curriculum includes jiujitsu, yoga, art, and engagement with nature. We learn about the forms and philosophy of jiujitsu through drilling, specific training, and sparring. Studying yoga, kids experience the benefits of body awareness through stretching, strength exercises, and stillness. Process-oriented art projects give kids a chance to play freely with materials and deepen their creative capacity. Our location at Darruma gives us easy walking access to many local parks and the Santa Fe River. Each week will include walking to these locations to play and explore and learn how accessible rich outdoor experiences can be. Please join us for this unique camp! We look forward to deepening our relationship with this community as we connect and grow together.
Learners Summer Chess Camps, 532 Adams NE, ABQ, NM 87108. Phone: 505- 369-6026; Email: learnerschess@gmail.com; Website: learnerschess.org; Camp Contact: Victor Lopez, Camp Director. Every summer, kids from across NM come to Learners Summer Chess Camps to rekindle friendships, make new friends, learn together, study together, challenge each other, compete, mentor each other, be mentored by Learners' Chess Coaches, experience the latest advancements in the Learners Chess curriculum and process, play Capture the Flag and Frisbee and other fun games, earn prizes including more multi-colored chess pieces for their own colored chess set, get a Learners T-shirt, and improve their thinking as chess players, thinkers, social actors and leaders. Open to ages 6 and up, all chess skill and experience levels welcome. Locations: Weeklong Camps (mornings, 8:30am-noon, afternoons 1pm-4:30pm, or full days 8:30am-4:30pm), Before & after care available. Sibling discounts. Need-Based Scholarships. Santa Fe (Rio Grande School) Check website for dates and details.
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratory, NM Consortium - Summer Physics Camp for Young Women in NM, 500 Montezuma Ave. Santa Fe NM, 87501. Phone: 505-665-1367; Email: spcyw-nm@lanl.gov; Website: https://newmexicoconsortium.org/summer-physics-camp-for-young-women/; Camp Contact: Dr. Anna Llobet. The 8th annual Summer Physics Camp for Young Women offers a unique opportunity for young students to explore careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) with STEM professionals including women scientists and researchers from Los Alamos National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratories. This two-week FREE to students camp held at the New Mexico School for the Arts in Santa Fe, will explore topics related to energy and energy security (reliable, affordable access to all fuels and energy sources) and offers students a chance to boost their understanding of how STEM improves the world around us through hands-on activities, demonstrations, tour or Los Alamos National Laboratory, talks and a multiday hands-on engineering project. Students will learn the principles of physics, engineering, bioengineering, chemistry, computer programming and cybersecurity, and will apply their knowledge in a range of exciting hands-on multi-day projects. They will also explore different energy sources, including solar, wind, geothermal and nuclear power, to better understand the challenges faced by our modern society.
Participants will also learn a broad range of professional skills including:
- how to write a resumé
- how to apply and interview for a job
- the opportunities available at our local colleges and at Department of Energy National Laboratories like Sandia National Laboratories and Los Alamos National Laboratory.
If you are curious and enjoy a challenge, are you curious about STEM careers? We would love for you to apply! More than 100 volunteers from all fields of STEM participate in this camp. One of our goals is to engage those who are underrepresented in STEM (eg. women). ALL students are invited to apply. Participants who complete the program will be offered a stipend and opportunity to join the national SAGE Journey program, which aims to broaden gender diversity in STEM and foster creativity and innovation for continued scientific and technological leadership. 24 students from past camps secured internships at Los Alamos National Laboratory in 2023!.
Costs: This summer camp is FREE to students. Daily lunch and snacks will be also provided. Students completing the full program will be offered a stipend and the opportunity to be part of the national SAGE Journey program, which aims to broaden gender diversity in STEM and foster creativity and innovation for
continued scientific and technological leadership. A limited number of FREE residential spots will be available to selected students living more than 60 miles away from Santa Fe and unable to commute
to the camp each day.
Eligibility Requirements: Students living in NM, NM tribal communities or East Hawaii Island; Completion of Algebra I or high-level math course; Able to commit to 2-week full participation; Acceptance to the camp is not based on grade point average but on how the experience can impact your future.
How to apply: Complete the online application. You will be asked to write a short essay about yourself, your interests and why you believe the camp will be useful to you. Ask a teacher/counselor to send a reference letter explaining why they think this camp will benefit you to spcyw-nm@lanl.gov Obtain copies of your school transcripts confirming you have Algebra 1 and email to spcyw-nm@lanl.gov Application deadline: COB Monday, April 1
May Center for Learning – Santa Fe Summer LEAP Intensive, 1200 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe NM, 87505-0361. Phone: 505-780-5439; Email: admissions@maycenter.org; Website: https://www.maycenter.org/may-summer-leap; Camp Contact: Rebekah Gilman, Director of Enrolment. Summer LEAP is an intensive, individualized program targeting essential reading, writing, and oral communication skills in a small group setting. The curriculum empowers all students to understand their own learning style, teaching them how to advocate for their needs in the classroom and with their peers. On average, Summer LEAP students make one grade level of progress in their reading skills during the six-week program! This program is most appropriate for students with diagnosed learning differences, those students who want to make gains in their academic skills over the summer, and those transitioning to a new school or program. Financial assistance is available.
For students entering grades 1-8
June 24—July 23 (no class on July 4-5)
8:30 am to 12:00 pm daily
Tuition is $3,200, or $2,800 for current May School students.
NDI New Mexico Summer Half-Day and Full-Day Programs for Ages Three to Adult! Register Online now at ndi-nm.org for classes at The Dance Barns in Santa Fe or The Hiland Theater in Albuquerque. Offering classes from Creative Movement to Hip-Hop! View the full schedule online!
Rio Grande School - RGS Summer Camp, 715 Camino Cabra, Santa Fe, NM 87505-5964. Phone: 505-983-1621; Email: summer@riograndeschool.org; Website: riograndeschool.org/summer/; Camp Contact: Rachel Gantt - Associate Head of School Camp is offered to children aged three through sixth graders. Campers choose from a list of excellent enrichment classes that are taught by our very own RGS educators. Morning outdoor play goes from 9am-10:30am. Enrichment classes run from 10:30am-2pm and afternoon exploration and activities run from 2pm-4pm.
Santa Fe Botanical Garden - Garden Explorer Camp, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM 87508. Phone: 505-471-9103; Email: christie@santafebotanicalgarden.org; Website: www.santafebotanicalgarden.org; Camp Contact: Christie Collins Director of Education and Interpretation. During this 3-day outdoor day camp your child will hike the arroyos, explore the pinon-juniper woodland, learn animal tracking, plant ID along with plenty of fun games and activities. Ages 6-15, with three different camp themes offered twice, once in June and once in July.
Summer Camps at the Santa Fe Climbing Center, 3008 Cielo Court, Santa Fe, NM 87507. Phone: 505-986-8944; Email: info@climbsantafe.com; Website: https://climbsantafe.com/classes-programs/youth-programs/after-school-summer-camps/. Summer Camps at the Santa Fe Climbing Center creates a stimulating environment in which climbers at all levels will push their physical and mental limits while having fun and exploring the world of indoor rock climbing! The challenges and climbing games led by our experienced instructors promote teamwork, confidence, flexibility, balance, problem solving and more. Our weekly Summer Camp sessions are in the morning (8:30-11:30am) or afternoon (12:30-3:30pm) with before and aftercare available and start May 28th. The camps are divided in the following age groups, 5-8 year old, 9-13 year old and 12-15 year old climbers and cost $249.00 per session.
Santa Fe Girls' School Girls Explore!, 310 W. Zia Rd., SF, NM 87505. Phone: 505-820-3188; Email: rwilliams@santafegirlsschool.org; Website: santafegirlsschool.org/summer-camp; Camp Contact: Rosie Williams, Co-Director. Girls entering grades 4, 5, or 6 are invited to join us for full-day (8:30-3:30) summer camp as we explore weekly themes through writing, cooking, field trips, art projects, and more!
Skate School Skateboard Camps, 825 Early St. #H, SF, NM 87505. Phone: 505-474-0074; Contact: Joe Lehm; Email: skateschoolsantafe@gmail.com; Website: skateboardsafety.com. Skateboard Ramps and Bowls Camps: Young riders will get expert instruction, mornings at Public Skate Parks and afternoon at our indoor park. Ages 8 and up, 9am to 4pm. May 27-31, June 3-7, June 17-21, July 8-12, July 15-19. Cost $350 plus tax. Long Board Camps: Ride the school's boards and learn to turn, stop and slide while riding local bike paths and at our Indoor Park. Ages 9 and up. 9am to 4pm. June 10-12, July 1-3, July 22-24. $220 plus tax.
Wise Fool New Mexico, 1131 Siler Rd., SF, NM 87507. Phone: 505-992-2588; Email: kristen@wisefoolnm.org; Camp Contact: Kristen Woods, Youth Camps Coordinator. Website: https://wisefoolnewmexico.org/classes/youth; Ages: 5 years to entering 12th grade. Wise Fool's kids programs allow your kiddos to run away with the circus, without leaving home! Students learn stilt-walking, unicycling, aerial fabric, trapeze, juggling, puppet-making, clowning and more, all in a safe, non-competitive environment. All Levels: July 1-12, 9am-3:30pm, Ages 7-12, Cost $700. No experience necessary. Continuing: July 15-26, 9am-3:30pm, Cost $700. Suitable for students ages 8-13 who have taken at least one session of summer camp or a session of afterschool classes, or have other previous circus experience. Wee Kids Camp: June 17-21, 9am-12:30pm, Cost $340. Wee Kids camp is a half-day camp for 5-7 years old. Teen Circus Camp: June 17-28. 1:30-5pm, Monday-Friday, $520. For youth entering 7th-12th grades. No experience necessary, suitable for all levels! Students will get to explore all the circus arts and then pick a couple of disciplines to focus on to perform in a showcase for friends and family at the end of the two weeks. The camp will also include a focus on conditioning, flexibility and performance skills. Tuition assistance available! Programs fill up quickly, email kristen@wisefoolnm.org to get on our mailing list or with questions.
YMCA Day Camp Santa Fe, 2921 Camino De Los Caballos, Santa Fe NM 87507 Questions? Email the Director, Felicia Fpacheco@ymcacnm.org or call 505-595-1515 ext. 8101, serves youth ages 5-12, Capacity: 60 per week, program runs from May 28th through August 2nd 2024, Pricing: $165 per week, ECECD payment assistance accepted. YMCA Day Camp is a curriculum-based summer program designed to keep your child active and safe throughout the summer. Character development plays a big role in our camps. Respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring are values we use daily with our campers. You can rest assured that your child will be in a safe and nurturing environment that offers a different activity for him/her to participate in every hour of the day. The curriculum is based on weekly themes and includes arts & humanities, health, wellness & fitness, literacy, character development, and social competence & conflict resolution. At the YMCA summer day camp, children make friends of all ages and experience hands on leaning activities that challenge their thinking skills in a fun way. Children develop learning skills that support their developmental growth while creating memories and friends that last a long time.
Albuquerque and Surrounding Areas
1st Class Learning Center, 5111 Homestead Circle NW, Abq, NM 87120. Phone: 505-898-5702; Email: 1stclasslearningcenter@gmail.com; Website: 1stclasslearningcenter.com; Contact: Leann C. Gordinier, Owner/Director. We are now enrolling! We have affordable prices and available discounts. No state tax. We accept ECECD. Ages 6 Weeks To School Age. Stop by to have a tour of the center. Open Monday-Friday, 6:30am-6pm. Our Mission Statement: To provide a learning environment that is safe, enjoyable, interesting and peaceful for all children, their families and community. Philosophy: We believe each child develops according to age and capacity, having the freedom to develop physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually without any pressure. We also believe children learn best when rules and limits are clear and consistent. Most importantly, we believe that children learn best by staff members who create an atmosphere that is loving, warm, caring, and friendly by which all children feel accepted, safe, and a part of 1st Class Learning Center.
Albuquerque Museum School, 2000 Mountain Rd. NW, Abq, NM 87104. Phone: 505-764-6515; Email: ebecker@cabq.gov; Website: albuquerquemuseum.org; Camp Contact: Elizabeth Becker, Curator of Education. Make the Museum your classroom! Weeklong classes for ages 6-14. Morning or afternoon sessions in June and July. $100 per week.
Archaeology Summer Camp, ‘Want To Be A Junior Archaeologist?’ 11776 Hwy 337 (Museum behind the Ranger Station), Tijeras, NM 87059. Phone: 505-385-6218; 915-329-3479; 505-281-3304. Email: pmichel9@comcast.net; Website: friendsoftijeraspueblo.org/home. Camp Contact: Paula Michel, Board Director, Education and Volunteer Coordinator. Sponsored by Friends of Tijeras Pueblo and the Cibola National Forest. Spend a week outdoors with professional and avocational archaeologists learning excavation and survey methods, local history, and how to record sites and artifacts. July 22-26 (9am - noon) Ages: 9-13 (parents welcome to attend with your child) Suggested Donation: $100, limited to 20 students, closes on July 1. Please contact: Paula Michel 505-385-6218, Greg Busse 915-329-3479, or the Sandia Ranger District 505-281-3304.
Ballet Repertory Theatre of New Mexico BRT's Academy, 6913 Natalie Ave NE, Abq, NM 87110, Phone: 505-888-1054; Email: brt@brtnm.com; Website: brtnm.com; Camp Contact: Katherine Giese, Executive/Artistic Director. Ballet Repertory Theatre’s Academy has ballet, modern, and special classes offered throughout the summer. Monthly tuition ranges from $51-$80 for one class per week. Please email brt@brtnm.com if you are interested and check our website www.brtnm.com for more information.
Bosque Summer, 4000 Bosque School Rd. NW, Abq, NM 87120. Phone: 505-898-6388; Email: bosqueschool@bosqueschool.org; Website: https://www.bosqueschool.org/bosquesummer; Camp Contact: Phoebe Cooper, Summer Program Coordinator. Discover why Bosque Summer has been chosen as the best summer camp in Albuquerque for six years in a row by voters in the Albuquerque Journal Readers’ Choice Awards! With Bosque Summer, your child can build their own adventure with the flexibility of our weeklong, half-day and full-day programs for students entering grades K–12. Our diverse selection of courses is designed to spark your child’s curiosity and encourage them to explore new interests. Whether you seek academic enrichment, creative adventures, skill development, meaningful movement, or just plain fun, Bosque Summer will keep your child active, engaged, and excited about learning.
Camp Invention, Various locations throughout New Mexico, Phone: 800-968-4332; Email: campinvention@invent.org; Website: invent.org/local; Camp Contact: Corey Nielsen - Customer Relations Department. Spark your child’s curiosity and creativity with our all-new Camp Invention® program, Illuminate! Campers in grades K-6 will collaborate with friends to take on fun, hands-on STEM challenges. From designing a light-up ball game to tackling global water challenges to starring in a prototyping game show, each experience adds up to an imagination-stretching, confidence-boosting summer. Visit invent.org/local to secure your spot! Dates: various weeks throughout the summer.
Congregation Albert Outdoor Classroom Summer Camp – Our Big, Beautiful World, 3800 Louisiana Boulevard NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87110. Phone: 505-883-0306; Email: ecc@congregationalbert.org; Website: congregationalbert.shulcloud.com; Camp Contact: Dale Sides Cooperman, Early Childhood Director. Our Outdoor Classroom Summer Camp for ages 2-7 brings learning outside! Explore and discover environmental and community themes through science, art, and literacy. Garden, play, explore and discover with old and new friends in the warm New Mexico sun. Let’s play outside, while we explore “…Our Big, Beautiful World” and learn about ourselves, our families, our community, and our world. Includes pools and water play, too! Session 1: June 3 – June 28, Session 2: July 1 – July 26. Hours: 9am – 1pm or 9am – 3pm. Three- or Five-day options available. $50 non-refundable registration/materials fee per child, per session. Call or check our website to learn more about our camp and our 5 Star FOCUS
pre-school and kindergarten. Come learn, play, and grow with us! We joyfully welcome all faiths and all families. Bring lunch and snack. Ask about our sibling discount.
Dance Theatre Southwest, 3805 Academy Parkway South NE, Abq, NM 87109. Phone: 505-296-9465; Email: dancetheatresouthwest@gmail.com; Website: dtsw.com; Contact: Patricia Dickinson Wells. All ages. We provide summer classes to everyone interested in building better dance skills over the summer months! Looking For An Alternative? Look no further! Advanced/Intermediate levels of ongoing 6 weeks of classes, Young Dancers Intensives, and Kidz Dance Kamps. Three distinctly different programs for dancers of all ages: 1) 6 weeks of evening and weekend ongoing summer classes for Advanced/Intermediate levels and adults includes Classical Ballet, Pointe, Modern/Contemporary, Jazz, and Pilates. 2) Young Dancers Workshop for ages 8-14 includes Classical Ballet, Pointe/Pre-Pointe, Modern/Contemporary, Jazz, Hip-Hop and Pilates. 3) Two weeks of fun Kidz Kamps for ages 3-7 with different themes each week in June/July. Find us on Facebook and Instagram!
Explora Summer Camps, 1701 Mountain Rd., Abq, NM 87104. Phone: 505-600-6072; Email: reservations@explora.us; Website: explora.us/camps/programs.. Camp Contact: Tara Henderson, thenderson@explora.us. Camps start June 3; Registration open. Join us for investigation, discovery, and hands-on summer fun! Explora offers weeklong summer camps that inspire PreK-12th grade learners to get excited about science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). Campers get engaged and keep their brain cells buzzing by exploring STEAM topics in materials-rich and creative environments. Financial aid available, contact reservations@explora.us. Each weeklong, half-day camp costs $170/195 non-members. All camp options available with supervised lunchtime.
Harwood Art Center’s Summer Art Camp, 1114 7th St. NW, Abq, NM 87102. Phone: 505-242-6367; Email: artcamp@harwoodartcenter.org. Website: harwoodartcenter.org/summer-art-camp; Camp Contact: Ruby Rodriguez, Arts Education Coordinator. Summer Art Camp offers multi-disciplinary, multicultural experiences for youth in grades 1-9. Since 1996, Harwood’s summer programming has fostered creativity and curiosity in young artists of all skill levels. Art Camp provides fun skill building projects as well as opportunities for both individual and collaborative creative exploration. Summer Art Camp runs over four two-week sessions throughout June 3 through July 26 with full and half day options for students.
HOPE Christian School - HOPE Engage, 6721 Palomas Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. Phone: (505) 918-7101; Email: summerprogramsdirector@hcsnm.
Huntington Learning Center, 8201 Golf Course Rd. NW, Ste. B-3, Abq, NM 87120. Phone: 505-797-3073; Contact: Sohale Mufti; Website: huntingtonhelps.com. Grades: K-12; Days/Hours: Monday to Saturday. Year after year we continue to offer children, ages 5-17, supplemental instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, study skills, phonics, and related areas, as well as SAT/ACT test preparation. The positive encouragement of our staff and certified teachers combined with individualized instruction based on our diagnostic testing, is what we believe sets us apart and continues to make our program a success.
Keshet Dance and Center for the Arts - Keshet Summer Dance Camps, 4121 Cutler Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Phone: (505) 224-9808; Email: info@KeshetArts.org; Website: www.keshetarts.org; Camp Contact: Ana Lopez Aréchiga, Director of Programming and Engagement. June 17-21, 2024 Little Movers Camp (Ages 4-5) 9am-12pm. A half-day camp designed just for the youngest dancers. Dancers will take Ballet, Contemporary, and Creative Movement classes. Dancers will perform short pieces that they have learned for their family and friends at the conclusion of camp on Friday! No experience necessary. Half days from 9:00am-12:00pm. $100-$200 sliding scale, OR $45/day.
June 17-21, 2024 Dance Sampler (Ages 6-8) 1pm-4pm. A half-day camp designed just for our growing dancers to sample various dance forms!!. Dancers will take Contemporary, Ballet and Improvisation! Dancers will perform short pieces that they have learned for their family and friends at the conclusion of camp on Friday! No experience necessary. Half days from 1:00pm-4:00pm. $100-$200 sliding scale, OR $45/day.
July 15-19th, 2024 Contemporary, Choreography and Ballet (Ages 9-18) 9:00am-4:00pm
Build dance foundations in our one-week camp. Explore Contemporary and Ballet techniques. Performance showcase at the end. No experience necessary. $150-$300 sliding scale, OR $75/day.
Keshet Dance and Center for the Arts - Keshet Pre-Professional Summer Camps, 4121 Cutler Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Phone: (505) 224-9808; Email: info@KeshetArts.org; Website: www.KeshetArts.org; Camp Contact: Ana Lopez Aréchiga, Director of Programming and Engagement
Pre-Professional Program Immersion, June 10-14, 2024, (Ages 10-18) 9:30am-3pm. This one-week Pre-Professional Program Immersion is designed for motivated and experienced dancers ages 10-18. Dancers will take daily classes in contemporary, ballet, and more, refining technique while broadening understanding of various dance styles. Dancers must have significant prior training in contemporary and/or ballet in order to attend this Immersion. Placement auditions take place on the first day in ballet class. This is a great way to kick off the 2024-2025 pre-professional training season! *Prior experience required. Pre-registration and dress code is required. Drop off begins at 9:00am. $150-$300 sliding scale, OR $75/day
Pre-Professional Program Immersion, July 22-26, 2024, (Ages 10-18) 9:30am-3pm. This one-week Pre-Professional Program Immersion is designed for motivated and experienced dancers ages 10-18. Dancers will take daily classes in contemporary, ballet, and more, refining technique while broadening
understanding of various dance styles. Dancers must have significant prior training in contemporary and/or ballet in order to attend this Immersion. Placement auditions take place on the first day in ballet class. This is a great way to kick off the 2024-2025 pre-professional training season! *Prior experience required. Pre-registration and dress code is required. Drop off begins at 9:00am.
Learners Summer Chess Camps, 532 Adams NE, Abq, NM 87108. Phone: 505- 369-6026; Email: learnerschess@gmail.com; Website: learnerschess.org; Camp Contact: Victor Lopez, Camp Director. Every summer, kids from all across NM come together at Learners Summer Chess Camps to rekindle friendships, make new friends, learn together, study together, challenge each other, compete, mentor each other, be mentored by Learners' Chess Coaches, experience the latest advancements in the Learners Chess curriculum and process, play Capture the Flag and Frisbee and other fun games, earn prizes including more multi-colored chess pieces for their own colored chess set, get a Learners T-shirt, and improve their thinking as chess players, thinkers, social actors, and leaders. Open to ages 6 and up, all chess skill and experience levels welcome. Locations: Weeklong Camps (mornings, 8:30am to noon, afternoons 1pm to 4:30pm, or full days 8:30am to 4:30pm), Before and after care available. Sibling discounts available. Need-Based Scholarships Available. Central ABQ (532 Adams NE): June 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, July 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29 - Aug. 2, possible additional weeks. North Valley (MRGCC): June 5-9. NE Heights, Rio Rancho (First Baptist Church), and other location dates available! See website for details.
Manzano Day School Summer Discovery, 1801 Central Ave. NW, Abq, NM 87104. Phone: 505-243-6659; Website: manzanodayschool.org; The Summer Discovery program ignites joy in learning! Manzano Day School’s summer program stimulates critical and creative thinking in its participants. It is a 6-week program (three 2-week blocks) offering experiences with math, reading, writing, science, movement and games, music, and more! Children are guided through exploring, experimenting and problem-solving by highly qualified teachers, providing them with many opportunities to gain confidence and experience success. Manzano Day School’s educational philosophy inspires excitement for self-discovery and the development of life-long learners. The academic focus of our Summer Discovery program is to further prepare children for the grade they will be entering for the upcoming school year. Summer Discovery is open to all children ages 3-1/2 to 11 years old from the Albuquerque area. Children enrolled in the Pre-K program must be at least 3 years old and potty-trained by March 31. Other classes are available for students rising into the first through fifth grades for the 2024-2025 school year. The 2024 Summer Discovery program presented from June 3 - July 12. Program hours are 9am – 3pm, Monday through Friday. Before- and after-care may be available for an additional charge. We are hiring Extended Day workers.
May Center for Learning – ABQ Summer LEAP Intensive at UNM, Phone: 505-780-5439; Email: admissions@maycenter.org; Website: https://www.maycenter.org/may-summer-leap; Camp Contact: Rebekah Gilman, Director of Enrolment. Summer LEAP is an intensive, individualized program targeting essential reading, writing, and oral communication skills in a small group setting. The curriculum empowers all students to understand their own learning style, teaching them how to advocate for their needs in the classroom and with their peers. On average, Summer LEAP students make one grade level of progress in their reading skills during the six-week program! This program is most appropriate for students with diagnosed learning differences, those students who want to make gains in their academic skills over the summer, and those transitioning to a new school or program. Financial assistance is available. For students entering grades 1-8; June 10 - July 19, 2024 (no class July 4-5) 8:10am to 12:05pm daily. Tuition is $4,500, or $4,100 for returning students.
Musical Theatre Southwest - D.A.M.P. Camp, 6320 Domingo Rd NE Ste B, Alb. NM 87112. Phone: 505-265-9119; Email: education@mtsabq.org; Website: mtsabq.org; Camp Contact: Jenni Hipolito - Chair, Education Committee. Come get your feet wet in musical theatre! Learn Dance, Acting, Music, and the Production/Tech side. Join us April 1-5 from 10am - 12pm from 4 different instructors. Best part? No experience necessary and all abilities are welcome. All 6th -12th Grade students are welcome! Sibling discount available!
Musical Theatre Southwest - A Year with Frog and Toad Kids, 6320 Domingo Rd NE Ste B, Alb. NM, 87112. Phone: 505-265-9119; Email: education@mtsabq.org; Website: mtsabq.org; Camp Contact: Jenni Hipolito - Chair, Education Committee. Come spend 3 weeks with us at Musical Theatre Southwest. Our first show of the summer is A Year with Frog and Toad Kids! Bring your lunch and come ready to learn acting techniques, learn music and choreography and get ready to perform the shows 3 times. Our instructors are excited to work with you. Gain confidence, friendships, and build lifelong memories with us this summer, we can't wait to see you! Ages 8-13. A Year with Frog and Toad Kids camp will run June 10-28 (M-F 9am-3pm) with performances on Sat/Sun June 29-39. Early Registration open March 1- April 30th, $350 per student. General Registration stary May 1, $400 per student.
Musical Theatre Southwest - Moana Jr., 6320 Domingo Rd NE Ste B, Alb. NM, 87112. Phone: 505-265-9119; Email: education@mtsabq.org; Website: mtsabq.org; Camp Contact: Jenni Hipolito - Chair, Education Committee. Come spend 3 weeks with us at Musical Theatre Southwest. Our second show of the summer is Moana Jr. Bring your lunch and come ready to learn acting techniques, learn music and choreography and get ready to perform the shows 3 times. Our instructors are excited to work with you. Gain confidence, friendships, and build lifelong memories with us this summer, we can't wait to see you! Ages 13-18. Moana Jr. camp will run July 8- 26 (M-F 9am - 3pm) with performances on Sat/Sun July 27-28. Early Registration open March 1- April 30th, $350 per student. General Registration stary May 1, $400 per student
National Museum of Nuclear Science & History’s Summer Camp 2024, 601 Eubank Blvd. SE, Abq, NM 87123. Phone: 505-245-2137; Email: brobin@nuclearmuseum.org; Website: nuclearmuseum.org; Contact: Lisa Guida, Director of Education. Weeklong, "Science is Everywhere" Summer Camps, June 3-July 26 Students Pre-K – 6th grade can enroll in one, two, or all week-long camps, and they will experience exciting science and fun activities at the museum from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Please note that some camps held after during holiday weeks are shorter and will be at a lower fee. Five-day camps are $360 per child/per week Four-day camp (week of June 17th) is $288 per child/per week and three-day camp (week of July 1st) is $216 Our education team will divide camp topics into week-long camps that are multi-age collaborative camper experiences. The full-day camp programs run from 8:30 am-3:30 pm. Before-care is available from 7:30-8:30 am and after-care from 3:30-5:30 pm. There is no additional cost for before and after-care, and they are available regardless of the camper's use. Museum members receive a discount after February 10. A member discount code will be sent to members. For more information on our "Science is Everywhere" Summer Camps, please email our Director of Education at lguida@nuclearmuseum.org. Please note, that if you register after May 13, your child may not receive a summer camp T-shirt.
NDI New Mexico Summer Half-Day and Full-Day Programs for Ages Three to Adult! Register Online now at ndi-nm.org for classes at The Dance Barns in Santa Fe or The Hiland Theater in Albuquerque. Offering classes from Creative Movement to Hip-Hop! View the full schedule online!
New Mexico Young Actors Summer Theater Workshops, Menaul School, 301 Menaul Blvd. NE, Abq, NM 87107. Phone: 505-821-8055; Email: info@nmyoungactors.org; Website: nmyoungactors.org; Camp Contact: Rachel Ribeiro, Executive Director. Learn the basics of stage acting with emphasis on movement, improv and character development in our Summer Drama I class! Dive into Shakespeare with no fear in our 2nd Annual NMYA Shakespeare Summer Fest! Classes June 3-June 27, Mon-Thurs; 9-11am and 3-5:30pm. For youth ages 9 to 19. For more info and registration, go to www.nmyoungactors.org.
Painted Iguana Art Classes, 142 Big Horn Ridge Ct. NE, Abq, NM 87122. Phone: 505-720-1906 Email: paintediguana@gmail.com; Website: paintediguana.com; Contact: Theresa Hall, Artist & Educator. Paint parties designed just for kids! Bring out the Van Gogh when children go to the studio. Foster a love of art in your child & fill your home with acrylic creations this summer. Choose from up to THREE sessions/paintings during June & July. Each session lasts two weeks. Students attend ONCE a week during these two weeks. Each class is two hours long. Choose to attend Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, OR Thursday. Afternoon class times for busy summer families - 3-5pm. All supplies are furnished - brushes, acrylic paint, & canvas. Students receive instruction on brush use, color mixing, & sketching. Which all new paintings will you choose from this summer? Session I – In a GALAXY Far Away, Session II – LLAMA rama! Session III – DOGGY Doggy Where’s Your Bone?. Call for new session dates & painting details, or check the website. Cost: $66 (tax included) per session. Always customized & encouraging art instruction for each artist ages 6-16. Come see why art is the adventure children never want to end!
Ready, Set, Violin! a commitment free introduction to violin (ages 3-6). Phone: 505-926-1533; Email: alissa@abqstrings.studio; Camp Contact: Alissa Rieb, co-director. Interested in violin, but not sure you're ready for the commitment of lessons? Join us in a fun filled, music immersive mini camp to introduce you and your little one to the world of violin. Classes are 1 hour a day with multiple times to choose from. All materials included (no instruments needed). World renowned faculty. Learn more at crystalboyackmusicstudio.com/readysetviolin.
Rio Grande Educational Collaboration - RGEC Full Day Summer Program, 6260 Riverside Plaza Lane NW, Ste. A, Albuquerque, NM 87120. Phone: 505-873-6035; Email: cgarcia@rgec.org; Website: www.rgec.org; Camp Contact: Crystal Garcia Business Development Manager. Embark on a summer adventure with RGEC! Join our full-day programs in Albuquerque and nearby areas. "A Journey Through Space and Time" awaits with daily in-class discovery, outdoor fun, fitness, and solar system exploration. Enroll your child for an unforgettable summer experience. Stay tuned for details at www.rgec.org!
SpiritFly Expeditions - Learn to Fly Fish, 5758 De Baca Ct NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144. Phone: 505-328-0047; Email: adventures@spiritflyexpeditions.com; Website: spiritflyexpeditions.com; Camp Contact: Nick Campos. Our "Learn to Fly Fish" class is a 2-3 hour session for ages 10 and up. Students will learn the fundamentals of Fly Fishing on our local Rio Grande River. We provide all of the necessary equipment, the only thing you need to bring is a pair of sunglasses and an open mind. Prices start at $125. Group and Family discounts are available.
SummerPrep at Sandia Preparatory School, 532 Osuna Road NE, Albuquerque NM, 87113. Phone: 505-338-3045; Email: summerprep@sandiaprep.org; Website: www.summerprep.org; Camp Contact: Melissa Adams, Director of SummerPrep. What do Minecraft, Aikido, and Hogwarts have in common? They are all classes at SummerPrep 2024! SummerPrep, Sandia Prep's summer program, runs from June 3 - July 12 and offers enriching, creative classes and opportunities to learn new skills or build on existing talents. More than 100 tech, art, athletic, and academic classes are offered for students from any school in Pre-K through high school. New classes include My First Lemonade Stand, Real-World Graphic Design, Pokémon, Jr. CEOs, Young Trailblazers: Five-Day Outdoor Adventure, and many more! Fan favorites like our famous Main Stage Theater productions (Wizard of Oz and Disney's Frozen JR.), Archery, Kids Cook!, and Minecraft are returning! At SummerPrep, we foster discovery and exploration and encourage students to enjoy themselves in a safe, supportive environment.
View classes and register at www.summerprep.org.
Tutor-Me, 5528 Eubank NE, Ste. 6, Abq, NM 87111. Phone: 505-307-4170; Contact: Sandra Akkad, Founder. Website: mytutorme.com. Register now for summer classes! Ongoing online tutoring. Focusing on K-12. Homework Help. Tutor-Me is a premier learning center that offers a hands-on approach when helping students. We stimulate & motivate while enriching and helping our students. Tutor-Me provides a safe, conducive, and nurturing environment. We offer classes in all Math, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Phonics, English, Science, standardized testing, PSAT, ACT, SAT and more. Classes in Spanish, French and Arabic. We offer a free trial. Check us out on Facebook at facebook.com/mytutorme.
UNM Children's Campus 2024 Summer Camp, Phone: 505-277-3365; Website: childcare.unm.edu.Two-week School-Age and Middle School Summer Camp Sessions daily from 8 am - 5:30 pm. All meals included. FREE summer camp gear with registration.
YMCA of Central New Mexico Day Camp, Office: 4901 Indian School Rd. NE ABQ, NM 87110 Questions? Email the School Age Childcare Director, Sarah, at smontoya@ymcacnm.org to learn more about youth opportunities in ABQ or call 505-595-1515 ext. 3106. Day camp serves children ages 6-12 at 8 different locations across Albuquerque, go online (www.ymcacnm.org) to find the closest location to you! Pricing: $135 for YMCA Members, $270 for non-members, ECECD contracts accepted! Weekly field trips, swimming trips, and themes are implemented to ensure an exciting and engaging summer from June 3rd until July 26th. Embark on an exciting summer adventure at YMCA Day Camp! Our curriculum ignites curiosity by introducing kids to a variety of educational topics, fostering character development in a safe and fun environment. Join us for a season of growth, respect, and memorable moments in 2024! Registration begins March 4th!
YMCA of Central New Mexico Specialty Camp, Office: 4901 Indian School Rd. NE ABQ, NM 87110 Questions? Email the School Age Childcare Director, Sarah, at smontoya@ymcacnm.org to learn more about youth opportunities in ABQ or call 505-595-1515 ext. 3106. Specialty camps offered to ages 6-12, options include beginner and advanced cooking classes, archery, musical theater, art camp, sports camps, robotics, and coding. Visit our website to learn more about pricing, location, schedule, and themes.
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