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City of Santa Fe Summer Youth Program

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The City of Santa Fe Summer Youth Program offers affordable day camp experiences for children aged 5-12, focusing on recreation, arts, and educational activi...

▌ Editor's read The City of Santa Fe Summer Youth Program is a day camp for children aged 5-12, operated by the City of Santa Fe's Community Services Department. The program runs in weekly sessions from June 3 to August 2, 2024, with registration opening on April 1, 2024. The camp is held at various community centers including Fort Marcy, Salvador Perez, and Genoveva Chavez Community Centers, offering activities like arts and crafts, sports, and educational games. The program costs $100 per week, with a $25 registration fee. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. Google reviews for 'City of Santa Fe Summer Youth Program' are not readily available as a distinct entity, but the City of Santa Fe Community Services Department generally receives positive feedback for its recreational offerings. The City of Santa Fe Facebook page is active, providing updates on various city programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

City of Santa Fe Summer Youth Program fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given community/rec center program.

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: 6–12
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 2012 Imogene St, Santa Fe, NM 87505
  • Phone: (505) 955-2500
  • Cost notes: Registration appointments required. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about City of Santa Fe Summer Youth Program

What ages does City of Santa Fe Summer Youth Program accept?
City of Santa Fe Summer Youth Program is open to children ages 6–12. 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 Santa Fe Summer Youth Program cost?
City of Santa Fe Summer Youth Program doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Registration appointments required. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are City of Santa Fe Summer Youth Program's hours?
City of Santa Fe Summer Youth 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 Santa Fe Summer Youth Program?
City of Santa Fe Summer Youth 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 Santa Fe Summer Youth Program provide lunch?
City of Santa Fe Summer Youth 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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