New Mexico’s heat can be tough in summer, and maybe you are running out of ideas and plans to have your kids entertained. Luckily, there are many places in and near Albuquerque that offer great summer camp options and events to keep kids happy and busy while there’s no school. Check out our favorites below!
Explora is offering summer camps full of investigation, discovery, and hands-on summer fun!
Kids can enjoy in-person and virtual camp options divided by age and themes. All of the amazing options provide STEM activities and so much fun!
Location:
Explora Science Center
DATES:
June 7-June 11, 2021 | June 14-June 18, 2021 | June 21-June 25, 2021 | June 28-July 2, 2021 | July 5-July 9, 2021 | July 12-July 16, 2021 | July 19-July 23, 2021 | July 26-July 30, 2021 | August 2-August 6, 2021
The Santa Fe Children’s Museum presents the amazing 2021 Summer Explorer Camp for kids ages 3-8 that consists of 6 weeks featuring 5 full days of fun!
The camps’ focus is STEM education, kids will enjoy theme-based projects and games.
Location:
Santa Fe Children’s Museum
DATES:
WEEK 1 (June 7-11): Backyard Explorers | WEEK 2 (June 14-18): Space Explorers | WEEK 3 (June 21-June 25): Dino Explorers | WEEK 4 (June 28- July 2): Fairy Tale Explorers | WEEK 5 (July 5-9): Pirate Explorers | WEEK 6 (July 12-16): Super Explorers
Summer camps at Stone Age are one week long and you can choose among three different programs for different age groups: Lil’ Lemurs for kids ages 6 to 8, Spider Monkeys for kids ages 8 to 11, and Wall Crawlers for kids ages 11 to 13.
Location:
Stone Age Climbing Gym
DATES:
Stone Age NORTH: Lil’ Lemurs: Monday -Friday. 9 AM- 12 PM: Session 1: June 14 – 18 | Session 2: June 28 – July 2 | Session 3: July 19- 23 | Spider Monkeys: Monday -Friday. 1 PM- 4 PM: Session 1: June 14 – 18 | Session 2: June 28 – July 2 | Session 3: July 19- 23. | Wall Crawlers: Monday- Friday 9 AM- 12 PM July 12 – 16 | Stone Age MIDTOWN: Lil’ Lemurs: Monday- Friday 9 AM- 12 PM: Session 1: June 7 – 11 | Session 2: June 21 – 25 | Session 3: July 12 – 16 | Spider Monkeys: Monday- Friday 1 PM- 4 PM: Session 1: June 7 – 11 | Session 2: June 21 – 25 | Session 3: July 12 – 16
Wall Crawlers: Monday- Friday 9 AM- 12 PM June 14 – 18
In order to keep families, children, and museum staff safe, the traditional summer camp has been replaced with the six-week program virtual Rocketeer Academy in a Box.
It includes daily online educator-led classes, and four complete projects mailed to cadets at their homes.
Location:
Virtual Event
DATES:
Junior Pilot Program(June 15-19, July 6-10, July 20-24) | Junior Scientist Program (June 22-26, July 13-17, July 27- 31
Kids will learn science through hands-on, indoor and outdoor activities, games and crafts, reading time, and art, and explore the fascinating world of plants and animals with guided walks.
Location:
ABQ BioPark
DATES:
GRADES K-1 – DISCOVER!:
Discover the Zoo 8:30 AM- 12 PM. June 7-11, June 14-18, June 21-25, June 28 – July 2, July 12-16, July 19-23, July 26-30 or 12:30-4 PM June 7-11, June 21-25, July 12-16, July 26-30. | Discover the Garden: 8.30 AM- 12 PM Monday-Friday. June 14-18, June 28 – July 2 or July 19-23 | Discover the Aquarium 8.30 AM- 12 Monday-Friday. June 6-11, June 21-25, July 12-16, July 26-30 |
GRADES 2-3 – EXPLORE!: Explore a Bug’s World: 8.30 AM- 12 PM Monday-Friday. June 7-11, June 21-25, July 12-16, July 26-30. | Aquatic Critter Exploration: 12:30-4 PM Monday-Friday. June 6-11, June 21-25, July 12-16, July 26-30 | Explore the Zoo: 8:30 AM- 12 PM Monday-Friday. June 7-11, June 14-18, June 21-25, June 28 – July 2, July 12-16, July 19-23, July 26-30 | Wildlife Exploration: 12:30-4 PM Monday-Friday. June 7-11, June 14-18, June 21-25, June 28 – July 2, July 12-16, July 19-23, July 26-30 |
GRADES 4-6 – ADVENTURE!: Zoo Adventures: 8:30 AM- 4 PM Monday-Friday. June 7-11, June 14-18*, June 21-25, June 28 – July 2, July 12-16, July 19-23, July 26-30 | Undersea Adventures: 8:30 AM- 4 PM Monday-Friday. June 7-11, June 21-25, July 12-16, July 26-30 | Diggable Planet: 8:30 AM- 4 PM Monday-Friday. June 14-18, June 28 – July 2, July 19-23 |
GRADES 7-9 – INVESTIGATE!: Investigating Animal Behaviors at the Zoo: 8.30 AM.-4 PM June 7-11, June 14-18, June 21-25, June 28 – July 2, July 12-16, July 19-23, July 26-30 | Eco Investigators: 8:30 AM -4 PM June 14-18, June 28 – July 2, July 19-23
Whether you are seeking academic enrichment, creative adventures, skill development, meaningful movement, or just plain fun for your kid, Bosque Summer has you covered with these amazing camps for kids grades K-12!
Location:
Bosque School
DATES:
June 7–July 30
The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History will be providing week-long, in-person, ”Science is Everywhere” summer camps!
Kids in grades pre K-7 can enroll and experience exciting science and fun activities at the museum!
Location:
The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
DATES:
7.30 AM- 5.30 PM: June 1- August 6 Monday- Friday
At Panther Camp, kids will get to enjoy different creative weekly themes designed to explore different aspects of the world using educational activities, games, art, stories, and more!
Location:
Menaul School
DATES:
Monday- Friday, 8 AM- 4 PM June 14-18: Invention Convention | June 21-25: Master Chefs | June 28-July 2: Super Sleuths | July 12-16: Rockstars | July 19-23: Storm Chasers | July 26-30: Pet Vet
Kids ages 3 1/2 -11 years old can enjoy a fun summer attending a half-day program or full-day.
They will enjoy activities like reading, writing, math, science, movement and games, music, art, and more!
Location:
Manzano Day School
DATES:
June 7 – July 16
Kids will have an amazing indoor summer camp experience in which they will enjoy fun physical activities, games, and LEGO play!
Camps are divided by age and are a great different option!
Location:
The Little Gym of Albuquerque
DATES:
May 30-June 5 | June 6-12 | June 13-19 | June 20-26 | June 27-July 3 | July 4-10 | July 11-17 | July 18-24 | July 25-31 | August 1-7
Kids will learn Spanish through entertainment and playful activities in fun workshops (theatre, dance, music, and storytelling)
This 3-week summer camp is perfect for kids to have an educational and fun experience learning Spanish!
Location:
National Hispanic Cultural Center
DATES:
Monday- Friday 9 AM- 3 PM. July 6- July 23
