Afterschool Activities Directory – Sept/Oct 2026

Santa Fe Area

Arts

Moving Arts, 368 Eagle Dr., Ohkay Owingeh, NM 87566. Phone: 844-623-2787; Contact: Carmelita Archuleta; Email: info@movingartsespanola.org; Website: movingartsespanola.org; Ages: 3-25; Enrollment (No.): 350; Cost: $5 per class; Days/Hours: Monday-Thursday 4-7. Moving Arts provides access to creative and experiential learning in a holistic environment. A place where children and youth can
safely explore their interests, expand their knowledge, and grow into confident contributors within their community. Financial Aid Available.

Climbing

The After School program 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 After School programs meet once a week from 3:45-5:15pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, 1:30-3:00 on Friday, and 12:30-2:00pm on Saturday. Our first session starts the week of August 17th.The After School Classes are divided in the following age groups, 5-8 year old and 9 & up climbers and the cost is $160.00 for 8 weeks. We also have our Youth Climbing Teams available for those with more experience on Mondays & Wednesdays for Rec Team members and Tuesdays & Thursdays for Comp Team members. 3008 Cielo Court. Call (505) 986-8944, Email info@climbsantafe.com or visit https://climbsantafe.com/classes-programs/youth-programs/after-school-summer-camps/.

Dance

NDI New Mexico - Fall Dance Classes at The Dance Barns, 1140 Alto Street, SF, NM 87501. Phone: 505-795-7088; Contact: Chelsey Padilla; Email: cpadilla@ndi-nm.org; Website: https://ndi-nm.org/dance-barns/the-dance-barns-registration/; Grades or Ages: 3-18; Cost: Sliding Scale. NDI New Mexico offers school year classes for ages three to adult in our Young Children’s Division, Junior/Senior Division, Pre-Professional Division and Adult Division. We provide a well-rounded experience in the Performing Arts and welcome children of all abilities. NDI New Mexico provides programming that contributes to children’s success in life through healthy attitudes, rigor, discipline and creativity. Students’ experience is consistent with NDI New Mexico’s methodology of joyous learning while the teaching re-enforces the NDI New Mexico Core Four: work hard, do your best, never give up and be healthy. Sliding scale tuition is available to ensure that all children can participate in classes.

Skateboarding

Skateboarding School, 1219 Camino Carlos Rey, Santa Fe, NM. Phone: 505-920-5448; Contact: Joe Lehm; Email: skateschoolsantafe@gmail.com; Website:skateboardsafety.com. Ages: 3 and up. Lessons for Homeschoolers Monday-Friday 10am - 2pm. Lessons for everyone Saturday-Sunday 10am - 1pm for all ages and abilities. Use our school boards, helmets and gear to get started. Curriculum includes skateboard homework, vocabulary and exploring the history of skateboarding.

Albuquerque Area

Acting

New Mexico Young Actors - Storybook Theater, Young Players, Drama I, Advanced Drama, and Theater Classes, Menaul School, 301 Menaul Blvd NE, Alb., NM 87107. Phone: 505-821-8055; Contact: Rachel Ribeiro; Email: info@nmyoungactors.org; Website: www.nmyoungactors.org; Grades or Ages: ages 5-19; Cost: $160-$475/session. New Mexico Young Actors has trained children and youth in the dramatic arts for 47 years! We focus on kids performing for kids, so our major productions are presented for schools. Take our semester-long introductory class, Drama I, or enroll in a shorter theater class. See our website for class descriptions. Financial Aid Available. Registration for the fall opens June 15 and space is limited.

Activities

Jungle Jam Indoor Playground, 9227 Coors Blvd NW, Alb., NM 87114. Phone: 505-200-2345; Contact: Jovonne Roybal, Operations Manager; Email: info@junglejamplay.com; Website: www.junglejamplay.com. Our visually stimulating and exciting indoor playground structure is constructed with soft padding making for a safer and cleaner playground experience. It features three levels and over 8,000 square feet of obstacles, mazes, slides, crawl tunnels, bridges, and climbing partitions.

Art

Albuquerque Museum School, 2000 Mountain Rd. NW, Alb, NM 87104. Contact: Jody Vanesky, jvanesky@cabq.gov or 505-764-6502; Website: albuquerquemuseum.org. Make the Museum Your Classroom! Art classes for youth ages 3–14. Weekday, afterschool and weekend classes. Visit our website for class descriptions and registration.

Dance

Ballet Repertory Theatre of NM's Ballet Academy, 6913 Natalie Ave. NE, Alb, NM 87110. Phone: 505-888-1054; Email: brt@brtnm.com; Website: brtnm.com. Ages: 3 years - Adults. Variety of classes available Monday - Saturday. BRT's focus is on the training of classical ballet which is paired with a Modern Dance program. At Ballet Repertory Theatre, our professionally trained teachers guide each student using a well-developed syllabus. Ballet Repertory Theatre’s goal is to create an environment that is challenging, disciplined and rigorous while, at the same time, safe, healthy and nurturing...providing a welcoming environment where every student is valued while pursuing excellence in dance.

DANCE THEATRE SOUTHWEST - DANCE CLASSES FOR ALL AGES! 3805 ACADEMY PARKWAY SOUTH, NE Alb., NM 87109. Phone: 505-296-9465; Contact: PATRICIA DICKINSON WELLS OR RILEY SWINNEY; Email: dancetheatresouthwest@gmail.com; Website: www.dtsw.com; Ages: 3-83; Cost: Varies per age and number of hours danced; Days/Hours: M-F: 4:00-8:00 Sat> 9:30-1:30 and DAYS: T/Th/F: 10;00-12:30. DANCE THEATRE SOUTHWEST is an award-winning dance education organization that teaches ages toddlers-mature adults in many genres of dance including classical ballet, contemporary, jazz, and more! Many graduates have gone on to professional careers in companies through the world while making life-long friends in a nurturing and fulfilling atmosphere. Professional faculty with years of experience for all levels of dance. Ongoing classes year round! Directed by award winning Patricia Dickinson Wells, winner of Dance Magazine’s Excellence in Teaching Award and the local City of Albuquerque Bravos Arts Award. First classes are always free and boys are always 50% off. Excellent ratings and reviews! Financial Aid Available. Dance Theatre Southwest is the home of the prestigious and well-respected Festival Ballet Albuquerque which produces NUTCRACKER IN THE LAND OF ENCHANTMENT with live orchestra conducted by Guillermo Figueroa. A large number of DTSW students and faculty are performers with Festival Ballet Albuquerque.

Highland Dance Albuquerque, 5643 Jefferson St. NE Suite A, Alb., NM 87109. Phone: 505-589-3474; Contact: Emma Trentman; Email: emma@highlanddanceabq.com; Website: www.highlanddanceabq.com; Ages 2 and up. Highland Dance Albuquerque offers Scottish Highland Dance lessons for ages 2+. Our mission is to provide opportunities for all levels and ages of dancers to develop their skills in an inclusive and supportive environment. Our dancers gain confidence, coordination, and community through Highland Dance. We’d love to have you join us!

Keshet Dance and Center for the Arts - Keshet Fall Classes, 4121 Cutler Ave NE, Alb., NM 87110. Phone: 505-224-9808; Contact: Laura Orozco Garrett, Director of Education; Email: laura @KeshetArts.org; Website: www.KeshetArts.org; Grades or Ages: Ages 2-102! Cost: $0-$20 per class; Days/Hours: Monday through Saturday. Goove with Keshet this fall! We offer dance classes for youth August 17 through December 5 (no classes November 23-28), all ages, all levels, and all abilities! Classes in Contemporary, Ballet, Hip Hop, Mixed Ability/Adaptive Dance, and more! Visit our website to see the full schedule of classes! Financial Aid Available - All classes offered on a sliding scale starting at $0!

NDI New Mexico - Fall Dance Classes at The Hiland Theater, 4800 Central Ave SE, Alb., NM 87108. Phone: 505-340-0200; Contact: Vaughn Irving; Email: virving@ndi-nm.org; Website: https://ndi-nm.org/hiland-theater/the-hiland-theater-registration/; Grades or Ages: 3-18; Cost: Sliding Scale. NDI New Mexico offers school year classes for ages three to adult in our Young Children’s Division, Junior/Senior Division, Pre-Professional Division and Adult Division. We provide a well-rounded experience in the Performing Arts and welcome children of all abilities. NDI New Mexico provides programming that contributes to children’s success in life through healthy attitudes, rigor, discipline and creativity. Students’ experience is consistent with NDI New Mexico’s methodology of joyous learning while the teaching re-enforces the NDI New Mexico Core Four: work hard, do your best, never give up and be healthy. Sliding scale tuition is available to ensure that all children can participate in classes.

Learning

1st Class Learning Center, 5111 Homestead Circle NW, Alb., NM 87120. Phone: 505-898-5702; Email: 1stclasslearningcenter@gmail.com; Website: 1stclasslearningcenter.com; Contact: Leann C. Gordinier, Owner/Director. Now all ages; Infants - School Age! 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.

Caravelas Spanish Classes LSSA, 4715 Cayetana Place NW, Alb., NM 87120. Phone: 505-263-0385; Contact: Rossana Bartra; Email: Caravelas.Lssa@gmail.com; Website: caravelasspanishacademy.com; K to 5th grade and teens; Cost: $140.00 mo x 1.5 hr.x 1 day per week; Days/Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday 4:00PM - 5:30PM.
Looking for a fun, immersive, not-boring way for your child to learn Spanish this summer? Caravelas Summer Spanish Sessions is a small group, an experience where kids learn through play, movement, music, and real conversation. Our small classes give students the personalized attention they need.
Group 1: Little Explorers (Ages 5–8)
Focus: Introduce the Spanish language through play, music, stories, and
movement.
Each class includes:
- Greetings and basic introductions
- Colors, numbers, animals, body parts
- Simple everyday phrases
- Thematic vocabulary through songs and storytelling
- Expressions for emotions and daily routines
Method: Multisensory learning using puppets, games, songs, drama, and hands-on crafts. Emphasis is placed on listening comprehension and oral expression in a nurturing environment.
Group 2: Curious Navigators (Ages 9–11)
Focus: Expand understanding and oral expression using simple Spanish structures and practical vocabulary.
Each class includes:
- Introducing themselves and talking about personal topics
- Describing people, objects, and places
- Asking and answering basic questions
- Participating in role-plays and mini-dialogues
- Reading and understanding short texts
Method: Dynamic lessons with visual support, dramatization, language games, age-appropriate songs, guided writing, and collaborative activities. Emphasis is placed on interaction and active language use.

Music

Roots & Wings - Music Together, 3501 Campus Blvd NE, Alb., NM 87112-5606. Phone: 505-633-2614; Contact: Crystal Boyack; Email: hello@rootsandwingsusic.org; The music class that helps your child—and your relationship—grow! Music Together® is a research-based family music class for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers (ages 0–5) where you'll sing, dance, play, and make joyful memories together. More than a music class, it's a weekly opportunity to build confidence, language, coordination, and lifelong connection through play. You'll find a welcoming community of families who believe childhood should be filled with music, laughter, and belonging. You're already a great parent. Let us help make music one of your family's favorite traditions. Find Music Together classes across Albuquerque and Corrales at rootsandwingsmusic.org/musictogether. Space is limited.

Science

Home School Explorations Series at Explora – Fall 2026

September 21–December 8, 2026 | K–9th Grade

Be curious, discover, experiment! Registration is now open for Explora’s Fall 2026 Home School Explorations Series, offering weekly, 75-minute hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) classes led by Explora educators. Each materials-rich session encourages students to question, investigate, experiment, and make discoveries while building skills in observation, creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and innovation. Topics change each semester.

Days/Class Times: Mondays, 1:00–2:15 pm, Tuesdays, 10:30–11:45am and 1:00–2:15pm.

Cost: Explora Members: $135 per child/semester | Non-members: $150 per child/semester

For information or to learn about scholarship opportunities for programs and camps,

email campcoordinator@explora.us or call (505) 600-6325.

School’s Out Camp

When school is out camp is in! PreK-8th grade.

Days/Camp Times: October 9, 12; November 3, 11, 23, 24 & 25, 9am-12pm or 9am-4pm. Before & Aftercare available.

Cost: Single day camps run from 9:00-4:00, Explora Members: $85 | Non-members: $95. Half-day camps run from 9:00am-12:00pm, Explora Members: $45 | Non-members: $55.

Swimming

USA Swimming - Roadrunners of Albuquerque Aquatic Club, 8101 Corn Mountain Pl NW, ABQ., NM 87114. Phone: 505-259-2355; Contact: Matt Benedict; Email: roadrunnersaquaticclub@gmail.com; Website: https://www.gomotionapp.com/team/nmvast/page/home; Grades or Ages: K-12; Cost: Beginning at $99 a month; Days/Hours: Monday - Friday 1-2 hours. Roadrunners of Albuquerque Aquatic Club is a competitive swimming team affiliated with USA Swimming that employs a staff of highly skilled professional coaches. We offer programs for swimmers of all ages and abilities, from the five-year-old beginner to Olympic Trial Qualifiers. The mission of Roadrunners of Albuquerque Aquatic Club is to provide opportunity for each swimmer to reach their highest potential while encouraging self-esteem in a safe and supportive environment. The value of this mission is derived from the gradual acquisition of life skills such as accountability, teamwork and sportsmanship which are fundamental to pursuing personal excellence through the sport of swimming. Financial Aid Available.