Summer PLAY+ Program
The Summer PLAY+ Program, offered by the City of Albuquerque, provides free recreational activities and meals for children aged 5-15 at various community cen...
▌ Editor's read The Summer PLAY+ Program is a free day camp offered by the City of Albuquerque's Department of Arts & Culture, specifically under the Community Recreation & Enrichment Division (CREi). The program targets children aged 5-15 and operates at various community centers throughout the city. It provides supervised recreational activities, including sports, arts and crafts, and games, along with free breakfast and lunch. The website indicates that registration is required and often fills up quickly. While the program is not ACA accredited, it is a municipal offering, suggesting a level of public oversight. Google reviews for 'City of Albuquerque Community Centers' generally show ratings around 4.0-4.5 stars, with comments often praising the variety of programs and staff engagement. The City of Albuquerque's Facebook page (@cityofalbuquerque) frequently posts updates related to community programs, including summer activities.
Who thrives here Ages 5–15
Summer PLAY+ 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 traditional day camp 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
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–15
- Address: 1801 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
- Phone: (505) 768-2800
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Planning guides
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- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Put this camp's cost in market context.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Summer PLAY+ Program.
- APS Indian Education Summer Program · Del Norte High School · Ages 5–18
- APS Sustaining the Future Eco-Makers Summer Camp · Polk Middle School · Ages 5–11
- Albuquerque Inclusive Recreation Program · Various locations · Ages 5–18
- Albuquerque Multi-Generational Center Summer Program · Various Multi-Generational Centers · Ages 5–13 · $8/week
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Central New Mexico - Summer Club (Adobe Acres) · Albuquerque · Ages 5–18
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Central New Mexico - Summer Club (Mary Ann Binford) · Albuquerque · Ages 5–18
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Central New Mexico - Summer Club (Whittier) · Albuquerque · Ages 5–18
- Camp BioPark - Discover the Aquarium and Botanic Garden · West Park · Ages 5–6 · $165/week