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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–15

City of Albuquerque Summer Program

City-wide

The City of Albuquerque Summer Program offers affordable, supervised summer activities for children aged 5-15 at various community centers across the city.

▌ Editor's read The City of Albuquerque Summer Program is a municipal initiative offering summer activities for youth aged 5-15 at various community centers. The program is managed by the City of Albuquerque's Department of Arts & Culture. While specific Google reviews for the 'City of Albuquerque Summer Program' are not readily available as a distinct entity, the City of Albuquerque's main Google profile has a 4.1-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with general comments often praising city services. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. The program is day-based, running from June 3 to August 2, 2024, with registration opening in May. Activities include sports, arts and crafts, and educational components. The program emphasizes affordability, with many activities being free or low-cost. Social media links on the city's main page lead to a Facebook page 'cabq' and an Instagram handle 'cityofalbuquerque'.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–15

City of Albuquerque Summer Program sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right community/rec center fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–15
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 1801 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
  • Phone: (505) 768-2800
  • Cost notes: One-time $10 registration fee per child. Lottery-style selection of participants. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about City of Albuquerque Summer Program

What ages does City of Albuquerque Summer Program accept?
City of Albuquerque Summer Program is open to children ages 5–15. 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 City of Albuquerque Summer Program cost?
City of Albuquerque Summer Program doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. One-time $10 registration fee per child. Lottery-style selection of participants. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are City of Albuquerque Summer Program's hours?
City of Albuquerque Summer Program runs 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs City of Albuquerque Summer Program?
City of Albuquerque Summer 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 City of Albuquerque Summer Program provide lunch?
City of Albuquerque Summer 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.

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