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, Alb., 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.
Day Programs
Santa Fe & Surrounding Areas
Art School Santa Fe’s Summer Mini Art Camps, 3600 Cerrillos Rd., Unit 714D (in the Lofts), Santa Fe, 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.
Glorieta Camps - Glorieta Day Camp, 11 State Road 50, Glorieta, NM 87535. Phone: 505.757.6161; Email: info@glorieta.org; Website: www.Glorieta.org; Camp Contact: Mackenzie Bell, Day Camp Manager or Paul Morrison, Retreats Manager. Glorieta Day Camp is a five-day camp experience unlike any other! Kids, ages 6-13, are invited to our fun-filled, action-packed, Christ-centered program that’s loaded with activities and learning experiences. Fill your kids’ summers with adventure and treasured memories! Cost: $350. Optional extras come with additional costs. These include transportation or our retail bundle "Adventure Packs." For more information and dates, please visit www.Glorieta.org/daycamp. Or plan to bring the whole family for our special Family Fun Day, July 20. Learn more and register at www.glorieta.org/retreats/fun-day/.
New Mexico Young Actors Summer Theater Workshops, Menaul School, 301 Menaul Blvd. NE, Alb., NM 87107. Phone: 505-821-8055; Email: info@nmyoungactors.org; Website: nmyoungactors.org; Camp Contact: Rachel Ribeiro, Executive Director. Classes June 3-June 27, Mon-Thurs. Drama I (ages 9-19, 9-11 am): Learn the basics of stage acting with emphasis on movement, improv and character development in our Summer Drama I class! Musical Theater Intensive (ages 9-19, 12-2:15 pm): Sharpen your musical theater savvy with focused instruction from professionals. Shakespeare Fest (ages 9-19, 2:30-5 pm): Dive into Shakespeare with no fear in our 2nd Annual NMYA Summer Shakespeare Fest with scenes from Romeo and Juliet! For more info and registration, go to www.nmyoungactors.org.
Learners Summer Chess Camps, 532 Adams NE, Alb., 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.
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 plus Summer Intensive for incoming 4th-9th graders June 10-28. Classes are offered on a sliding scale based on income to be affordable to all families! 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., Santa Fe, 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, Santa Fe, 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., Santa Fe, NM 87507. Phone: 505-992-2588; Email: amelia@wisefoolnm.org; Camp Contact: Amelia Calsi, Youth Coordinator. Website: https://wisefoolnewmexico.org/classes/youth; Ages: 4 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 4-6 years old. Teen Circus Camp: June 17-28. 1:30-5pm, Monday-Friday, $520. For youth 13-18 years old. 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 amelia@wisefoolnm.org to get on our mailing list or with questions.
Albuquerque & Surrounding Areas
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. 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 Little Theatre Education and Youth Program - Disney's Descendants: The Musical Camp, 224 San Pasquale SW, Alb., NM 87104. Phone: 505-242-4750; Email: dejah@abqliltheatre.org; Website: https://albuquerquelittletheatre.org/education/; Camp Contact: Dejah Padon, Camp Director/ Education Co-Coordinator. Disney Descendants: The Musical Camp; Ages 9-17; June 10th to July 19th - Monday to Friday, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. In this 6-week camp, discover your passion for performing and embark on an unforgettable theatre adventure with our program. Rehearse, prepare, and perform in a musical theatre production with new friends from all over Albuquerque. As you sing, dance, and act through summer, take your next steps as a young performer. Our production team will inspire and guide you to become a better actor, singer, and dancer while working with fellow students as a team to put together the best musical theatre experience. Performance Dates: July 20th and 21st at 2:00 pm - Campers/Performers must be available for all performances. Camp/Show T-Shirt included, show script, and two complimentary tickets to the performances.
WHY IS IT A SIX WEEK CAMP?
We want to create an outstanding musical production for the community, which requires a considerable amount of preparation time for the ALT staff, production team, and performers. This also allows young performers to have a complete musical experience. We understand that families may have scheduled vacations during the summer, but we are willing to work around these conflicts as long as we are informed beforehand. However, performers must be available during the tech week from July 15th to July 19th, as well as the two performance dates on July 20th and 21st. If you are interested in this camp and have financial concerns, we offer payment options. Additionally, the Albuquerque Theatre Guild will soon offer scholarships on their website for theatre summer camps in Albuquerque, https://www.abqtheatre.org/. Apart from preparing for the show, we will also have theatre games and activities that will give performers some time to bond, make friends, and have fun. **Payment Options Available, please call the Box Office at 505-242-4750 ext.2.
Albuquerque Museum School, 2000 Mountain Rd. NW, Alb., 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 3-14. Morning or afternoon sessions in June and July. $75-$125 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, Alb., 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, Alb., 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.
Dance Theatre Southwest, 3805 Academy Parkway South NE, Alb., 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., Alb., 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. Voted Albuquerque's “Best of the City!”
Glorieta Camps - Glorieta Day Camp, 11 State Road 50, Glorieta, NM 87535. Phone: 505.757.6161; Email: info@glorieta.org; Website: www.Glorieta.org; Camp Contact: Mackenzie Bell, Day Camp Manager or Paul Morrison, Retreats Manager. Glorieta Day Camp is a five-day camp experience unlike any other! Kids, ages 6-13, are invited to our fun-filled, action-packed, Christ-centered program that’s loaded with activities and learning experiences. Fill your kids’ summers with adventure and treasured memories! Cost: $350. Optional extras come with additional costs. These include transportation or our retail bundle "Adventure Packs." For more information and dates, please visit www.Glorieta.org/daycamp. Or plan to bring the whole family for our special Family Fun Day, July 20. Learn more and register at www.glorieta.org/retreats/fun-day/.
Harwood Art Center’s Summer Art Camp, 1114 7th St. NW, Alb., 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.
Highland Dance Albuquerque, 3848 Rio Grande Blvd NW Suite B, Alb., NM 87107. Phone: 443-624-6658; Email: emma@highlanddanceabq.com; Website: www.highlanddanceabq.com; Camp Contact: Emma Trentman, Director. Highland Dance Albuquerque offers Scottish Highland Dance lessons for ages 3+. Summer session runs May 29-July 3. Scottish Highland Dance provides fun, fitness, and friendships!
HOPE Christian School - HOPE Engage, 6721 Palomas Ave NE, Alb., NM 87109. Phone: 505-918-7101; Email: summerprogramsdirector@hcsnm.org; Website: HCSNM.org/summer; Camp Contact: Taylor Tabet, Director of Summer Programs. Camp Engage SUMMER DAY CAMP is an all-day experience for students entering 1st-5th grade. Campers will be guided through a rotating schedule full of activities, games, and outdoor fun!! There are themes for each week of camp - like Tropics, Olympics, Master Chef, Wild West, S.T.E.M., and two Water weeks! Sign your child up for one or all eight. HCSNM.org/summer Join us for an unforgettable summer of fun and memory-making with fellow campers at HOPE Christian Elementary’s beautiful state-of-the-art campus along Paseo del Norte in NE Albuquerque. Children need not attend HOPE Christian School to enroll in our summer camps. ATHLETIC CAMPS also offered for students of all ages. Non-HOPE campers welcome.
Huntington Learning Center, 8201 Golf Course Rd. NW, Ste. B-3, Alb., 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.
Kay's All Swim School, 9737 4th St. NW, Alb., NM 87114. Website: KaysAllSwimSchool.com. Celebrating 50+ years of excellent personalized swim instruction for infants, children & adults! Warm Water Walking for adults - gentle on joints! The water is always warm in an enclosed, chlorine-free, 100 percent UV-protected pool. When your children are ready to receive the best in swim instruction, take them to Kay's! Swim Lessons Save Lives!
Keshet Dance and Center for the Arts - Keshet Summer Dance Camps, 4121 Cutler Ave NE, Alb., 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, Alb., NM 87110. Phone: 505-224-9808; Email: info@KeshetArts.org; Website: www.KeshetArts.org; Camp Contact: Laura Orozco Garrett, Community Education & KP3 Program Manager.
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.
$150-$300 sliding scale, OR $75/day
Learners Summer Chess Camps, 532 Adams NE, Alb., 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, Alb., 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.
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, Alb., NM 87123. Phone: 505-245-2137; Email: brobin@nuclearmuseum.org; Website: nuclearmuseum.org; Contact: Linda Anderson, Education Enrichment Coordinator. 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) are $288 per child/per week and three-day camps (week of July 1st) are $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 landerson@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 Hiland Theater in Albuquerque or The Dance Barns in Santa Fe. Offering classes from Creative Movement to Hip-Hop plus Summer Intensive for incoming 4th-9th graders June 10-28! Classes are offered on a sliding scale based on income to be affordable to all families! View the full schedule online!
New Mexico Young Actors Summer Theater Workshops, Menaul School, 301 Menaul Blvd. NE, Alb., 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, Alb., 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 3-9). 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, Alb., 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!
Sandia Preparatory School – SummerPrep, 532 Osuna Road NE, Alb., NM, 87113. Phone: 505-338-3045; Email: summerprep@sandiaprep.org; Website: summerprep@sandiaprep.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 this year 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 summerprep.org.
Smart Girl Self Defense by Jackson Wink - Pre-Teen/Teen Girl Summer Self Defense Class, 7610 Carmel Ave NE, Alb., NM 87109. Phone: 505-620-6943; Email: mhat.wink@comcast.net; Website: https://smartgirlsd.com/; Camp Contact: Heather Winkeljohn-Owner. Pre-teen/Teen Girls Summer Self Defense Classes
For girls ages 11-15. Give them skills they can use in every stage of their life! Join Heather Winkeljohn and Jackson Wink Fighter and Coach, Dayna Davis, for this fun filled and important camp.
June 17th- June 21st, 10am to 12pm $189 girl with discounts for siblings.
Here's what we'll cover in this 5 day event, designed just for girls entering middle school and into their high school experiences.
• Understanding intuition, listening to it and how it speaks to you
• Situational awareness as it applies to younger girls
• Social media safety
• Driving, working and social situations for teens
• Simple, easy to learn techniques
• Striking and ground defense drills and skills.
• Raffles, and prizes!
• The first 20 registrants will receive a FREE t-shirt when they begin camp
Space will be limited for this event. Deadline to register is June 7th, 2024.
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.
St. John's United Methodist Church - "MONUMENTAL" VBS, 2626 Arizona St. NE, Alb., NM 87110. Phone: 505-883-9717; Email: childrensdirector@stjohns-abq.org; Website: www.stjohns-abq.org; Camp Contact: Angela Lybarger, Children's Ministry Director. Join us June 24-28, from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm daily as we explore God's greatness and incredible love for us all. Our "MONUMENTAL" VBS experience will include music, Bible adventures, games, science & crafts, snacks, lunch, and lots of fun! Open to kids ages 3-10 years/5th grade (must be potty trained). Cost is $25 per child (discounts for multiple siblings). Early bird registration by June 1st will only be $20 per child. St. John's UMC is a Safe Sanctuaries organization.
Story Tables - Tabletop Roleplaying Youth Camp, 1410 San Pedro Dr NE, Alb., NM 87110. Phone: 805-421-6082; Email: info@storytables.com; Website: www.storytables.com; Camp Contact: Ashton MacSaylor, Founder. Join Story Tables and let your imagination take flight! In this tabletop roleplaying game youth program for ages 9-18, you can explore the magical world of Isles of Mist: create characters, join the story, roll your dice, and become a legend! Isles of Mist is our original game system, similar to other popular rpgs such as Dungeons and Dragons, but designed for younger players. The system is easy to learn and fun to master. Players learn to work together as a team to solve a wide variety of complex problems. This gives them a chance to hone skills such as empathy, communication, teamwork, and critical thinking, all while being immersed in a gripping story. This year, sessions will be hosted at Albuquerque Homeschool Connection, at 1410 San Pedro Dr. NE. We run from 9 am to 4 pm for a full five-day week, Monday thru Friday, at a cost of $350 for one week. The weeks available include...
- June 3-7
- June 10-14
- July 15-19
- July 29 - Aug 2
Hope to see you there!
The Groove Artspace, 309 Gold Ave. SW, Alb., NM 87102. Phone: 505-750-1713; Email: TheGrooveArtspace@gmail.com; Website: thegrooveartspace.com; Contact: Erica Harding.
Clay Sculpture with Katie K-2 - Make fun and fabulous sculptures from clay with art teacher Katie Baca. For kids K-2nd grade. 06/03/2024 - 9:00-11:00 am; Cost: $50
Clay Sculpture with Katie - Make fun and fabulous sculptures from clay with art teacher Katie Baca. For kids 3rd-5th grade. 06/03/2024 - noon-3:00 pm; Cost: $50
Printmaking with Katie - 3rd-5th Grade - Explore printmaking with art teacher Katie Baca. Kids in 3rd-5th grade. 06/10/2024 - noon-3:00 pm; Cost: $50
Fiber Art Making with Katie - K-2nd Grade - Explore making fiber based art with Katie Baca. K-2nd grade. 06/17/2023 - 9:00-11:00 am; Cost: $50
Fiber Art with Katie - 3rd-5th Grade - Explore making fiber based art with Katie Baca. 3rd-5th grade. 06/17/2023 - noon-3:00 pm; Cost: $50
Paint a Video Landscape with Katie K-2nd Grade - Explore creating and painting a video landscape with art teacher Katie Baca. K-2nd grade. 06/24/2023 - 9:00-11:00 am; Cost: $50
Paint a Video Landscape with Katie. 3rd -5th Grade - Explore creating and painting a video landscape with art teacher Katie Baca. K-2nd grade. 06/24/2023 - noon-3:00 pm; Cost: $50
The Public Library Albuquerque Bernalillo County - Summer Reading Program, 501 Copper Ave. NW, Alb., NM, 87102. Phone: 505-768-5141; Email: library@cabq.gov; Website: abqlibrary.org; Camp Contact: Cody Wesner-Ellis. The Public Library of Albuquerque-Bernalillo County invites everyone to join us for our 2024 Summer Reading Program, a celebration of reading, learning, and fun for children, tweens, teens, and adults! Read books, attend events, earn prizes, and more. All for free! This 8-week program kicks off June 1 and runs through July 27. Register online beginning May 13 or in person at one of our 19 locations beginning June 1.
Tutor-Me, 5528 Eubank NE, Ste. 6, Alb., 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. Summer Registration Now Open!
We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym, Westside ABQ - 2024 Summer Camp Series, 1101 Golf Course Rd SE, Ste 103, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Phone: 505-410-9548; Email: info@werockthespectrumwestsideabq.com; Website: www.werockthespectrumwestsideabq.com; Camp Contact: Lindsey Salazar, Program Manager. Weekly Camps from June 3rd - August 1st!
Camp will include Open Play time in Gym, Arts and Crafts, Sensory Play and
Experiments, Snacks and More! Camp for ages 5 - 7 will run each week from 9a.m. - 12p.m. Camp for ages 8 - 12 will run each week from 1p.m. - 4p.m. Weekly registration cost: $160/week (Weekly Registration open until Full or 7 days prior to 1st day of Camp) Daily registration cost: $50/day (Daily Registration open until Full or 7 days prior to 1st day of Camp) Drop off cost (24 hour notice minimum and registration required): $65/day To register: www.werockthespectrumwestsideabq.com
We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym, Westside ABQ - Play! Learn! Grow! Group Time, 1101 Golf Course Rd. SE, Ste 103, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Phone: 505-410-9548; Email: info@werockthespectrumwestsideabq.com; Website: https://werockthespectrumwestsideabq.com/; Camp Contact: Lindsey Salazar, WRTS, Westside Program Manager. Play! Learn! Grow! Groups are designed to give children ages 3-5 of varying abilities a place to develop wholistically. Following the natural rhythms of our world, each session will use the seasons of the year, its climate, holidays, celebrations, and stories to create an environment that supports a child’s discovery of their unique Self and promotes their engagement with the world around them. Through play and exploration, art and music, and story and response children will have opportunities to … Play! Learn! And Grow! The group meets June 3rd - August 2nd, 2024. 9:00am to 12pm. Play! Learn! Grow! Group Time is led by Carol Flegal. Carol holds a Master’s Degree in Special Education from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon and has extensive experience teaching in the field of Early Childhood Education.
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