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Albuquerque Inclusive Recreation Program

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The Albuquerque Inclusive Recreation Program offers free summer day camps for children and young adults with disabilities, focusing on accessible activities ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL, https://www.cabq.gov/summer, loads as the official City of Albuquerque Parks and Recreation Department's Summer Programs page. This page details various summer offerings, including the 'Inclusive Recreation Program' for individuals with disabilities, which is described as a free day camp. The program is run by the City of Albuquerque, indicating a municipal-parks owner type. While the specific Inclusive Recreation Program doesn't have a dedicated Google review page, the City of Albuquerque Parks and Recreation Department has a 4.1-star rating from 100+ reviews. The website does not mention ACA accreditation, state licensing for this specific program, or staff-to-camper ratios. There is no explicit language regarding staff background checks on the summer programs page. Social media handles for the City of Albuquerque are @cabq on Instagram and 'cabq' on Facebook, which would cover this program as part of the city's offerings.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 5–18

Albuquerque Inclusive Recreation Program is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 5–18
  • Address: 7001 Candelaria Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Phone: (505) 767-6400
  • Cost notes: $40 one-time fee

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Albuquerque Inclusive Recreation Program

What ages does Albuquerque Inclusive Recreation Program accept?
Albuquerque Inclusive Recreation Program is open to children ages 5–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Albuquerque Inclusive Recreation Program cost?
Albuquerque Inclusive Recreation Program doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. $40 one-time fee Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Who runs Albuquerque Inclusive Recreation Program?
Albuquerque Inclusive Recreation Program is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Albuquerque Inclusive Recreation Program provide lunch?
Albuquerque Inclusive Recreation Program does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Albuquerque Inclusive Recreation Program compare to other specialty camps in Albuquerque?
Albuquerque Inclusive Recreation Program is one of 6 specialty camps in Albuquerque that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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