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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–15

Summer Program

Various Community Centers

The City of Albuquerque's Department of Arts & Culture offers diverse summer programs for youth, focusing on arts, culture, and recreation.

▌ Editor's read The City of Albuquerque's Department of Arts & Culture (cabq.gov/family/crei/youth-programs/youth-programs) operates summer programs for youth. The website indicates that these programs are part of the city's broader offerings, suggesting a municipal ownership structure. While specific program details, such as dates, times, and age groups, are not directly on the main youth programs page, it directs users to 'Summer Camp' and 'Summer Art Camps' sections, implying a day camp format. The site mentions that 'all staff and volunteers are background checked,' indicating a commitment to safety. The program type appears to be day camp, given the context of community and recreation centers. Social media handles for the City of Albuquerque, @cabq on Instagram and cabq on Facebook, are active and promote various city initiatives, including youth programs. The lack of ACA accreditation is common for municipal programs, and no state license number is provided on the site. The website does not explicitly state the years of operation for these specific summer programs, nor does it list a founder, as it is a city department.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–15

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 accredited or not found
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

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: USD. $10 one-time registration fee per child.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Summer Program

What ages does Summer Program accept?
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 Summer Program cost?
Summer Program doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. $10 one-time registration fee per child. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Summer Program's hours?
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 Summer Program?
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 Summer Program provide lunch?
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.

Planning guides

Editorial checklists to use before you compare Summer Program with other camps.

Camps near here

Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Summer Program.