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Session 1: June 5th-16th, 2023
Elementary Camp: Nature Unleashed
Is nature your thing? Then you'll love exploring Soda Dam, Battleship Rock, Villanueva & the Sandia Peak Tram!
Middle School Camp: Adventure Seekers
Like testing limits? Join us as we explore the Rio Grande, walk on stilts, & work together to make a great escape!
Session 2: June 19th-30th, 2023
Elementary Camp: Bases Loaded
Are you a sports fan? Then don't miss out as we take in an Isotopes baseball game, bike along ABQ's local trails, & try your hand at archery!
Middle School Camp: Unplugged!
Ready to venture outside? You will love exploring some of NM's outdoor campgrounds, Nambe Falls & visiting El Morro National Monument!
Session 3: July 10th-21st, 2023
Elementary Camp: The Great Escape
Up for an adventure? Then join us for horseback riding, a trip up north to explore Meow Wolf, rocket launching & so much more!
Middle School Camp: The Ripple Effect
Ready to cool off? Check out this camp where we try out paddle boarding, Watermania & visit the Blue Hole in Santa Rosa, NM!
Session 4: July 24th-August 4th, 2023
Elementary Camp: Take the Plunge
Enjoy splashing around? Then join us as we kayak with Quiet Waters, hang out at Santa Rosa Lake & spend the day at Cliff's Watermania!
Middle School Camp: Grand Slam!
Sports enthusiast? Then you can't miss out as we play sand volleyball, go BMX biking, try your hand at archery & experience crossfit!
March/April 2023 Vol. 32 No. 2
Museum of International Folk Art pg 8
The Magical World of Folk Art
X Studio pg 12
Explora’s New Addition Gives Teens a Space of Their Own
El Rancho de las Golondrinas pg 16
Explore 18th, 19th Century N.M. at Living History Museum
Summer Fun! Activities Directory pg 38
Cover Story
Let’s Read pg 20
Albuquerque Kids! Calendar pg 22
Santa Fe Kids! Calendar pg 30
Young Scientist pg 32
Kids’ Crossword pg 34
Let’s Draw pg 36
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When I walked into the Vernick Auditorium, a large rectangular room off the main hallway of the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe, Educator Dawn Kaufman was shuffling through children’s books by the stage. A sprinkling of young kids sat nearby as a steady stream of people came in and filled the middle and back rows of chairs.
Kaufman welcomed the group to Family Morning on that brisk Sunday in January, asked the kids a few questions and then read them “Otto Goes North” by Ulrika Kestere. Next, the group moved across the hall to a lightfilled atrium, where families selected brightly colored felt ponchos as well as beads and yarn to decorate them.
Matt Cdebaca was gathering supplies with his daughter Kayla. “Families get to come out here to get creative, and it’s free — you know, it’s nice to have something like this to do.”
I sat down with a family of four who are regulars.
Nine-year-old Arjun Wendland and his 6-year-old sister, Ayesha, were smoothing out the wrinkles of their felt ponchos on the round table and making artistic plans.
“The one thing that makes it a bit easier,” said Arjun, “is laying it flat.”
His mother, Jayita Sahni, returned with a fresh round of supplies. When the children got restless. they scampered off to see Yōkai: Ghosts & Demons of Japan, their favorite exhibit.
I asked Sahni what she likes about this program. “The nice thing about the projects over here is that you don’t have to have a particular skill level,” she said and explained that she and her family also had decorated sugar skulls for the annual Day of the Dead festival at the museum, punched tin pieces shaped as body parts to make milagros, and even made shadow puppets.
On a visit on another cloudy winter day, I sat in the atrium with Kaufman and Leslie Fagre, director of education. They mentioned that the museum is one of a kind, in that so many objects come from other parts of the world. There are a couple of other American folk art museums, they said, but none so global.
The museum defines folk art broadly. It can be decorative or utilitarian and used every day or reserved for high ceremonies, for example. But it generally is handmade and traditional, reflecting shared cultural aesthetics and social issues.
I asked about the difference between folk art and crafts.
“Sometimes the term folk art and craft overlap,” Fagre said. “I think it's
from the beholder's eye.” She said sometimes the term “folk art” is viewed as a negative because it’s “perceived as cheap tourist art.”
“What we are looking at are pieces that really communicate people's heritage and background,” added Kaufman.
The museum was founded in 1953 by Florence Dibell Bartlett, whom Fagre described as “an heiress or a wealthy philanthropist from Chicago … back in the time when woman didn't have many options to work that much.” Dibell Bartlett not only donated 3,000 folk art objects from her personal collection, but also worked with the state to construct the museum on Museum Hill, a beautiful location with sweeping views of Santa Fe and the surrounding mountains. She also started a foundation that helps fund a lot of the museum’s programming and research work, Fagre added. That programming includes lots of partnerships with other museums, schools and organizations, as well as in-museum programs like the monthly Family Morning. Over time, the museum grew wings, such as the Hispanic Heritage Wing and Contemporary Hispanic Gallery, the Girard Wing, the Neutrogena Wing and the Gallery of Conscience.
Exhibits are ever changing. I saw an exhibit of warm clothing worn by the Sámi people of Scandinavia, who are best known as reindeer herders. That exhibit closed in February, but visitors this spring can see La Cartoneria Mexicana/The Mexican Art of Paper and Paste. In late May, the Alaska Native parka takes center stage.
The jewel in the crown is a permanent exhibit called “Multiple Visions: A Common Bond.” It houses 10,000 objects that designer Alexander Girard collected in his travels to about 100 countries. He created furniture for Herman Miller and designed colorfully painted airplanes for Braniff Airways. Girard designed and staged every exhibit, including whole villages, village squares and even a dining room table filled with animals dressed in human clothes.
Fagre described his approach as “groupings of international folk art, like there’s a bead wall with bead work from Africa, from France, from India, and he's put it all together. He likes to have that contrast … so you go see a whole Victorian village there or a whole Mexican village.”
The exhibits don’t have any label text. “He wanted people to just wander around and enjoy folk art and be surprised by it and just look at it and appreciate the visual beauty of it,” Fagre said
A lot of folk artists in those days didn’t sign their work either, she and Kaufman added.
I asked whether folk art changes much over time.
“A lot of folk art is very contextual,” Fagre said. “So, for whatever purpose it was created, maybe that purpose changes or the context changes in the materials and then the art techniques.” She added that more “folk artists are trying to make a living off of their art now, (so) sometimes what is popular in the market might determine what direction their art goes.”
She and Kaufman offered examples, weavings made with telephone wire and prisoner artwork on handkerchiefs, which are to be featured in an exhibit that opens in 2024.
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Then Kaufman took me on a tour of the Girard Wing and my eyes landed on the wide array of scenes and countless tiny details like a railroad car with bottlecaps for wheels. We stood in front of a case with a teddy bear in an Irish sweater, a Caribbean sailor doll and a doll with a “herd dance cape.”
When Girard designed the exhibits, Kaufman said, “He kind of mixed and matched things from cultures all over, … so he just kind of drew
everybody together.”
“I can imagine that more than one kid or adult has dreamed of being locked up in here all night, don’t you think?” I asked.
“Yes,” Kaufman agreed, “Just to enjoy it all and get a chance to really feast their eyes. And then they'd probably like to take the dolls out and play with them.”
We stopped and looked at what Kaufman calls The Christmas Dolls Party. “It's very experiential,” she said. “You kind of walk up and you feel like you could be in the scene. And kids just really engage with that, you know, because they imagine kind of being there.”
On the lower level, I was intrigued by the opportunity to play the gamelon, which is a bit like a xylophone. It’s just one example of the many hands-on play and craft stations throughout the museum.
On Family Morning, I left the poncho making activities and headed to the Japanese exhibit. I ran into Arjun and Ayesha, who took me around to see some of the monsters. We stopped in front of a giant, hatchet-wielding demon with a bright red papier-mâché mask. Sound effects poured out of another, sinister laughter that put us on edge.
I asked Ayesha if she was scared.
“I probably am,” she answered. “When it gets too scary, close your eyes!”
“Is this like a haunted house in Japan?” I asked.
“Yeah!” she responded, and I felt like I’d been on a tour of the world. No passport required.
For information about events, openings and other family friendly programs: internationalfolkart.org
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“Lock up your libraries if you like; but there is no gate, no lock, no bolt that you can set upon the freedom of my mind.” – Virginia Woolf Imagine a place where teens can go, a place to call their own, and, if
feet dedicated to teens with an appetite for science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM).
X Studio is more than a place to hang out, though teens can do that in rooms dedicated to lounging and brainstorming. X Studio, which was slated to open Feb. 11, builds on Explora’s programming for teens and provides a space where 13- to 20-year-olds can journey into STEAM topics in their own individual ways.
X Studio is a jumping off place for teens’ imagination, wallpapered with opportunities and ideas.
x Teen Science Café will offer informal, activity-based evenings where teens as young as 12 can connect and talk with STEAM professionals.
x A variety of weekly STEAM programs will take place at X Studio as well as at partner organizations. Teens who want to learn about a particular trade or the health field can meet the folks at local companies who will feed their interests and provide opportunities to connect to careers.
x Teen nights will provide times for teens to socialize with each other, build relationships and explore both X Studio and Explora.
x Meet a Scientist events will allow teens to participate in tabletop activities and demonstrations that showcase the work of local STEAM professionals.
X Studio also has STEAM pathways that serve as bricks in the yellow brick road that leads them to their own individual Oz. Want to turn that passion for fabric into a career? X Studio has Maker Space, where tinkering on a sewing machine with unusual materials can create something unique. The Maker in Residence opportunity is a workshop-based program which dives deeply into a subject. Career Pathways internships can take place at Explora or a partner organization. Life skills support provides future leaders with financial literacy, scholarship sessions and discussions around mental health. X Studio was designed to have many pathways mapped toward the future.
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Roughly 1,500 square feet of the new space is dedicated to a public area called STEM in the Burque, with exhibits that focus on the STEM happening in Albuquerque. The exhibits were co-developed with local STEM employers — such as Sandia National Laboratories, the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority, Positive Energy Solar and health research labs — in collaboration with Explora designers and teens.
“We put all three perspectives together to make these exhibits — both about the science that is currently happening right now, but also about the career pathways,” said Explora co-Executive Director Kristin Leigh. “I think families with younger children are going to find a lot of interest in that exhibition, and it is open to all ages.”
There also are other ways for younger kids to glimpse X Studio. Although the Maker Space will be reserved for teens in the afternoons and evenings, younger kids can visit during school hours.
“We will have some workshops we’re going to announce that will be very similar to camps that happen at Explora,” X Studio Program Manager Sheldon Hamilton added about upcoming programming. He said younger kids involved at Explora can scale up to the Maker Space as they grow. “So if they are working on sewing in an Explora space, they can then go over to the X Studio side when they are older, where you are sewing in different threads,” he said.
“Part of me is jealous that we didn’t have this here when I was growing up,” said Hamilton, who began visiting Explora through after-school programs when the new building opened in 2003. “But it is really awesome that it is here now.”
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Saturday, April 22, 2023 | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Family Film: Boy & The World (Brazil, 2013) | 3:00 pm
and poetry for all! Take a stroll along the Bosque and honor our beautiful earth through the arts.
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Hamilton wants teens to know X Studio is a safe space to move out of their learning comfort zone and that if they try something that’s not for
them, there are always other things to explore.
“You can do it,” he said, “It’s the dignity of risk. X Studio is a great space to take that risk and learn that new thing and not worry about what happens if you don’t know it.”
Or, when teens are interested in what they’re doing and get really good at it, they can level it up to try new things in that realm. “You can connect with other people who are doing that every day at their job,” he said.
Hamilton has some advice for younger kids who are not quite X Studio age: “Keep coming to Explora; there will be that growth. You’ll get to see the space, see the careers.”
Leigh sees the high wire bike at Explora as a good example of how younger kids can develop an ongoing interest in what’s available at X Studio. Young visitors see the high wire bike and know they have to be a certain height and weight to ride it.
“Kids come back time and again until they see that they are tall enough,” she said. “It is something for them to look forward to. I hope that X Studio being there, kids will keep coming back and wonder, ‘When am I going to be old enough to do those programs?’ It is something for them to look forward to.”
For kids who know and love American Girl Josefina Montoya, a visit to El Rancho de las Golondrinas living history museum can be extra special. In the American Girl world of books and dolls, Josefina is a young girl growing up on a rancho near Santa Fe in 1824. The ranch that she lives on and some of the scenes in the books were modeled in part on Las Golondrinas, said Director Daniel Goodman. Josefina is one of the beloved American Girl historical characters, and her story is set during New Mexico’s Spanish/Mexican period.
El Rancho de las Golondrinas, nestled in a rural farming valley just south of Santa Fe, was a real ranch starting in the 1700s and opened as a museum in 1972 to showcase examples of historic lifeways. Although the museum is open for general admission only from June through September, guided tours are available upon request starting in April. One of those is a Josefina tour.
“They get to see some of those buildings that were depicted in the book, which is fun,” Goodman said of the tour, adding that the Baca House was the model for Josefina’s house. “It kind of makes history come to life.”
Bringing history to life is what Las Golondrinas is all about. Visitors can explore the history, heritage and culture of 18th and 19th century New Mexico on their own, on a guided tour or at one of the many festivals held there throughout the year.
In addition to the Josefina tour, Las Golondrinas, or the Ranch of the Swallows, offers general history and geology/ecology tours starting in April. The geology/ecology tour focuses on the La Cienega Valley and the wetlands and other ecological zones at the rancho. Each tour runs about two hours and there is no minimum group size. To make a reservation, call the tour office at (505) 471-2261, extension 101.
The ranch, which served as an official rest stop for travelers on the Camino Real that extended from Mexico City to San Juan Pueblo, just north of Santa Fe and provided goods for trade, boasts more than 30 historic
Atcertain times of year, visitors to El Rancho del Las Golondrinas can learn how to string ristras. Courtesy photos.
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buildings, including a working water-powered grain mill that is popular with children.
Costumed interpreters who demonstrate skills that would have been used when the ranch was in operation create an immersive experience, and the museum offers a wealth of hands-on activities. At various times of year, kids and adults alike can learn about and try their hand at traditional crafts such as blacksmithing, sheep shearing and weaving, ristra stringing, rope making, candle dipping and making sorghum syrup.
“We try to get people engaged,” Goodman said.
For example, Las Golondrinas has a flock of native churro sheep that are sheared by hand during the annual spring festival. Visitors can participate in cleaning and carding the wool and weaving it into blankets at other times in the season, he said.
“History can seem so distant to children, and let's be frank, a lot of kids maybe find it even boring,” said Director of Education Laura Gonzales. “I think it's important for them to come out and be immersed in history and really walk in the past so to speak. … I think it's important for kids to have a different way to learn that takes them out of the
Las Golondrinas offers New Mexican children a special opportunity to learn about their heritage and the history of their ancestors, Gonzales added. With 200 scenic acres to explore, there are also plenty of opportunities for kids just to run around or splash in the creek that runs through the property.
Las Golondrinas also offers eight heritage days a year dedicated solely to school field trips. There could be 1,000 kids on site visiting the historic buildings, interacting with the interpreters and engaging in hands-on activities such as grinding corn with a mano and metate.
General admission is $6 for adults, $4 for seniors and teens and free for children 12 and under. New Mexico residents get in free on Wednesdays from June 2 to Oct. 3, but prices are different during festivals.
Festivals scheduled for this year include:
l The 18th annual Santa Fe Spring & Fiber Festival on June 3 and 4: A celebration of the state’s historic fiber arts offers activities and demonstrations such as sheep shearing, spinning and weaving, plus a fiber arts marketplace featuring local artisans and craftsmen and horno bread baking.
l The 20th annual Santa Fe Fiesta de los Niños on Sept. 2 and 3: Perfect for kids of all ages, this weekend features activities like tin stamping, rope and tortilla making, old time schoolhouse games and a chance make to a mini adobe house. Children can meet the rancho’s resident goats, burros and churro sheep and partake in wool spinning, weaving and dyeing.
l The 15th annual Santa Fe Renaissance Faire on Sept. 16 and 17: A journey back in time to the Kingdom of Golondrinas features an enchanted fairy village, the knights of the Order of Epona, performances by Clan Tynker and dancing to Medieval music.
l The 51st Annual Santa Fe Harvest Festival on Oct. 7 and 8: Visit the ranch during the magic of autumn and learn how a traditional red chile ristra is made, pick a pumpkin, stomp grapes by foot, make corn husk crafts and visit the animals.
l The 6th annual Santa Fe Spirits of New Mexico on Oct. 21: Meet the ghosts of history who lived and died in the Land of Enchantment! Step back in time and encounter an assortment of characters from New Mexico’s past. Lit by lantern light and campfires, the wondrous site takes on a family friendly, but spooky Halloween atmosphere.
Can't Get Enough Space Stuff: Fun Facts, Awesome Info, Cool Games, Silly Jokes, and More!
Authors: Julie Beer and Stephanie Warren
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Ages: 7-10 years
Do you ever wonder if there is life on Mars? Or what astronauts do at the Space Station? If that's you, then you should read this book. This book is full of fun facts, silly jokes and just enough space stuff to sat-
isfy your curiosity. I personally love books that are full of facts. If you share my love of nonfiction picture books, then give this one a try!
By Eleanor C., 9Federico Exaggerated
Author: Hazel Pacheco
Illustrator: Kim Sponaugle
Publisher: Hazel P Rosenthal
Ages: 4 and older
This is an amazing book! It is a sequel to the book “Henry Wondered.” The main character, Federico, is a quail who lives in the Rio Grande bosque. Federico loves to exagger-
ate. Sometimes he exaggerates a little too much. This book teaches kids that if you lie a lot, your friends will start to not believe you. It has amazing illustrations and a lot of great words. Hopefully, Federico can learn when not to exaggerate. Read the book to find out what happens.
By Max G., 10Little Kids First Board Book: Birds
Author: Ruth A. Musgrave
Publisher: National Geographics Kids
Ages: Baby-3 years
Introduce your little one to birds and nature with this cute board book. This book has vibrant colors that fill you up with joy. The beauti-
trying to use Lia to find a very powerful jewel. Lia needs to find the jewel to save her family. She must go to the underwater kingdom of the dragon king to find the jewel and defeat the evil diviner. I like this book because it is very exciting and it is not predictable. I like Lia because she has awesome powers and she is very determined. This nook is based on Korean mythology and takes place in Korea and California. If you like adventure, this book is perfect for you!
By Simone R., 11The Flying Man
Author: Mike Downs
Illustrator: David Hohn
Ages: 7-10 years
Publisher: Astra Young Readers
I like this book because it is about history and I like history! This book tells people about Otto Lilienthal and his little brother, Gustav Lilienthal, and how they make a gliding machine. It took them many, many years to create it. The book includes
ful photos help you understand what each bird is like. There also are little fun facts that help a child learn about each bird. Little phrases help you remember the names of the birds and what they can do. I highly recommend this book for young readers!
By Kavi R., 10Lia Park and the Missing Jewel
Author: Jenna Yoon
Publisher: Aladdin
Ages: 8-12 years
Lia Park goes on an adventure to save her family who is held hostage by an evil diviner. The evil diviner is
a lot of fascinating facts and details. First Otto and Gustav thought they had to make a flying machine with wings that flap like a bird. Then they saw a stork gliding instead of flapping. It struck them that they had to make the wings glide, not flap. Find out what happens next by reading this amazing book.
By Amadeo M., 10
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4, 11, 18, 25, Family Art Workshops, 1-2:30pm. All ages can enjoy projects with a variety of art mediums, all materials supplied; child and grown-up friendly. Included with admission, ABQ Museum, 2000 Mountain NW, 243-7255, cabq.gov.
15, Rice Bunnies for Kids, 3:30-4:30pm. Make adorable bunnies out of socks and rice — easy and cute. All materials provided, ages 6+, registration required. Free, Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, 291-6260, abqlibrary.org.
20, Homemade Birdfeeders, 2:30-4pm. Make birdfeeders w/recycled materials; ages 6-12. Free, Alamosa Library, 6900 Gonzales SW, 836-0684, abqlibrary.org.
23, Pueblo Crafting Program, 2-4pm. Join a storyteller and educator to make and decorate a traditional NM Pueblo model. Kids will learn about traditional Pueblo building techniques and northern NM stories as they work on their own model to take home. Space limited; ages 7-17, registration required. Free, South Valley Library, 3904 Isleta SW, 877-5170, abqlibrary.org.
29, Star Wars Origami, 4-5pm. Enjoy this paper folding arts and crafts project. Free, Erna Fergusson Library, 3700 San Mateo NE, 281-8508, abqlibrary.org.
5, 12, 19, 26, Meditation for Kids, 1011:30am. Children build inner strength & confidence with a short meditation and activities to increase patience, respect, giving and kindness; ages 4-10, masks required. By donation, Kadampa Meditation Ctr NM, 142 Monroe NE, 292-5293, meditationinnewmexico.org/calendar.
5, Free First Sunday: Visual Arts Museum, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 10am-4pm. Free admission the Arts Museum to all NM residents, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org.
5, 12, 19, 26, Free Sunday Mornings at ABQ Museum, 9am-1pm, 2000 Mountain NW, 243-7255, cabq.gov.
6, 13, 20, 27, Toddler Time, 9-10am. Explora opens an hour early for caregivers and toddlers to enjoy early childhood exhibit areas, story time and a music jam. Included with admission/free for members & under age 1, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 600-6072, explora.us.
7, Arte Poquito, 11am. A 45-minute program for infants up to 18 months and family members/caregivers that nurtures creativity and provides bilingual intro arts experiences balanced with social interaction. Free, Salon Ortega, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org.
8, Free First Wednesday ABQ Museum, 9am-5pm. General admission is free on this day, 2000 Mountain NW, 243-7255.
9, Teoquiyaoatl (Sacred Portal): Performance and Installation by Angel Cabrales, 8pm. A performance and interactive art installation on the plaza referencing a sacred portal through which explorers of a parallel universe cross in to this universe. Free, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org, my.nmculture.org/14710/18448 to register.
12, Sensory Friendly Time, 9-10am. A low sensory hour with special adaptions for quieter visits including limited attendance, noise and light reduction and calming spaces for breaks. Included with admission/free for members & under age
1. Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 600-6072, explora.us.
4, Little Dancer Big Dancer Mentorship Breakfast, 9am-1pm. Dancers ages
2-10 can take a free dance class and enjoy breakfast with a big dancer mentor. Breakfast treats will be available for purchase; funds raised support Keshet’s scholarship fund. Free, Keshet Dance and Center for the Arts, 224.9808, 4121 Cutler NE, keshetarts.org.
4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, Cultural Dance Program, noon, Sats & Suns. Pueblo communities celebrate seasonal cycles through prayer, song and dance that connect ancestors, community and traditions while honoring gifts from the Creator. Included with admission, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th NW, 843-7270, indianpueblo.org.
25-26, “How Love Wins,” 2pm. Magnify Dance Ensemble presents this sequel to the award-winning “Christmas Joy.” $31-$25, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org.
1-31, “Roving with Perseverance,” 9am-5pm. This exhibit is one of only a few places to host full-scale replicas of the Mars rover Perseverance and the helicopter Ingenuity. Find info and images from this mission. Included with admission, NM Museum of Natural History and Science, 1801 Mountain NW, 8412840, visitalbuquerque.org/event/roving-
3, First Friday Fractals, 6 & 7pm. An award-winning planetarium show about fractals in nature is educational and entertaining. $5 ages 3-12/$8 seniors/$10 adults, NM Museum of Natural History, 1801 Mountain NW, 841-2800, nmnaturalhistory.org/events/first-friday-fractals.
3, Fractals Rock!, 8 & 9pm. An awardwinning planetarium show about fractals in nature with less talk and more rock. 3D fractal zooms (which can make some people motion sick) included. $5 ages 312/$8 seniors/$10 adults, NM Museum of Natural History, 1801 Mountain NW, 8412800, nmnaturalhistory.org/events/firstfriday-fractals.
22, Día de Familia y Comunidad: Fiesta de Barelas, 11am-3pm. A day of community and the arts. Explore art activities and music during a day that honors the Barelas community. Free, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org.
25, Be My Neighbor Community Event, 10am-2pm. Storytelling, music, hands-on performances. Free, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 600-6072, explora.us.
Area Libraries offer activities like Lego Club, Book Groups, Read to the Dogs, Story Times, Crafts, Movies and Knitting Clubs. Check websites for calendars and details: abqlibrary.org, riorancholibraries.org, placitaslibrary.com.
1, NM Seed Balls, 4-5pm. Seed balls created from clay, soil and native seeds promote plant growth and color the landscape; this could be messy; supplies limited; ages 6+. Tony Hillerman Library, 8205 Apache NE, 291-6264, abqlibrary.org.
2, Dr. Seuss Day, 11am-3pm. Celebrate birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel, creator of original stories and artwork with words and stories for beginning readers. Read aloud, have themed treats, games and a craft; all ages. Free, Los Griegos Library, 1000 Griegos NW, 761-4020, abqlibrary.org.
4, 11, 18, 25, Code Club: Sphero Robots, 2-4pm. Families with children ages 6-18 are invited to a program using Chromebooks to write code to race Sphero robots around an interactive map. All skills welcome, registration required. Free, Main Library, 501 Copper NW, 768-5141, abqlibrary.org.
11, Springtime Bingo for Kids, 11amnoon. Play bingo and try to win prizes; ages 6+, registration required. Free, Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, 7684970, abqlibrary.org.
11, “We’re All Mad Here,” Team Party, 2-4pm. Celebrate tea from around the world, sample unique blends and work on tea-related crafts; ages 8+, registration required by March 4. Free, Central & Unser Library, 8081 Central NW, 768-4320, abqlibrary.org.
Lava Lamps, Learn about intermolecular polarity one needs to travel back to the ‘70s with a lava lamp density experi-
CAMP DATES: Ages 6-9: June 26-30
Ages 10-13: July 10-14
REGISTRATION: Early bird enrollment: March 1–31
Scholarships are available; deadline to apply is April 21.
ment. Free, various library locations, dates and times, abqlibrary.org. LED Flashlights, Create a simple circuit flashlight. Free, various library locations, dates, times, abqlibrary.org.
25, ABQ Philharmonic Orchestra Presents: A String Quartet, 4-5pm. An afternoon of classical music with a String Quartet performance. Free, Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, 768-4320, abqlibrary.org.
30, Concerts @ the Library: Jazz Breeze, 3-4pm. Jazz classics, blues and pop blended with smooth instrumentals and powerful voices. A fun, varied concert for all ages. Free, Lomas Tramway Library, 908 Eastridge NE, 291-6295, abqlibrary.org.
16-17, 20-24, Explora, 9am-noon or 14pm. Variety of multi-age collaborative camps offering STEAM engagement and enrichment for grades PreK-9. Aftercare from 4-5pm for $10. $50/$45, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 600-6072, explora.us/programs/camps/#springbreakcamp.
16-17 & 20-24, Learners Chess, 8:30am-noon, 1-4:30pm, 8:30am-4:30pm. All levels learn and work through curriculum at their own pace with fun,energetic coaches. Earn prize points for prizes at the end of the week. See website for earlybird pricing. $27-$47, Learners Chess Academy, 532 Adams NE, learnerschess.org/chesscamps.
20-21, Spring Wildlife Safari, 8:15am4pm. Grades 2-3 and 4-6 discover hippo habits, listen to elephants and search for camouflaged critters. $50 mems/$55/day, ABQ BioPark Zoo, 903 10th SW, 764-6214, cabq.gov/artsculture/biopark/campsclasses/spring-break-camps.
20-24, Science is Everywhere, 8:303:30pm. Free before- and after-care from 7:30am-5:30pm; grades K-6. See website for details. $75/$70 mem, Nat’l Museum of Nuclear Science & History, 601 Eubank SE, 245-2137, nuclearmuseum.org/educate/kids-camp/spring-break-camp.
20-24, Full Effect Spring Break Camp, All ages dance classes with styles including hip hop, jazz and tap; call for details. Viiizon Academy, 206 Dartmouth NE, 265-9603, vaabq.com.
20-24, Sensational Senses of the Farm, 9am-2pm. K-5 can investigate smell, taste, vision, sound and touch. Single-day camps, multi-age collaborative camp. $250 mems/$275, Larry P Abraham Agri-Nature Center, Los Ranchos, explora.us/off-site-schools-out-camps.
20-24, Jewish Community Center, 9am-4pm. Ages 5-12 will learn about composting, planting and butterflies with arts & crafts, scavenger hunts, learning and fun. Before- and after-care available. $325 members/$350, JCC, 5520 Wyoming NE, 332-0565, jccabq.org.
21-23, Fiction Writing Book Camp for T(w)eens, 4-5pm. Learn how to bring ideas to life through craft that will get imaginations flowing, all levels; ages
9-17, registration required. Free, Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, 857-8321, abqlibrary.org.
23, Spring Green Connection, 8:15am4pm. Grades 2-3 and 4-6 uncover the world of plants, visit animals and learn the importance of bugs; farm and garden tours, make-and-take seed balls. $50 members/$55 per day, ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, 2601 Central NW, cabq.gov/artsculture/biopark/campsclasses/spring-break-camps.
23-25, Code Club Mini-Camp, 1-4pm. For those who love video games and robots. Learn the skills to make games, websites and computer programs. Register for all three days or drop-in (space permitting); ages 8-17, registration required. Free, South Valley Library, 3904 Isleta SW, 877-5170, abqlibrary.org.
24, Spring Outdoor Adventure, 8:15am-4pm. Grades 2-3 & 4-6 trek the bosque to experience nature in the heart of the city. $50 mems/$55 per day, ABQ BioPark Tingley Beach, 1800 Tingley SW, cabq.gov/artsculture/biopark/campsclasses/spring-break-camps.
3, First Friday Fractals, 6 & 7pm. Award-winning planetarium show about fractals in nature is educational & entertaining; ages 3+, $5/ages 3-12/$8 seniors/$10 adults, NM Museum of Natural History, 1801 Mountain NW, 841-2800, nmnaturalhistory.org/events/first-fridayfractals.
3, Fractals Rock!, 8 & 9pm. This awardwinning planetarium show is a tour of fractals in nature with less talk and more rock, including 3D fractal zooms which can make some people motion sick. ages 3+, $5 ages 3-12/$8 seniors/$10 adults, NM Museum of Natural History & Science, 1801 Mountain NW, 841-2800, nmnaturalhistory.org/events/first-friday-fractals.
4, Saturday Explorer Camp: Cottonwood Forest Creatures, 9am-noon. Ages 6-10 join park rangers for fun and in-depth learning about the natural world around them. Hiking, outdoor exploration, hands-on science, literacy and art activities. $10/3-hour program, cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/events/par ks-recreation-upcoming-events.
4 & 5, 11 & 12, 18 & 19, 25 & 26, Saturday & Sunday Guided Bird Walks, 8:30-10am. Join volunteer naturalist and fellow birders for a guided walk; limited to 12, please register. $3 parking/day use fee, Rio Grande Nature Ctr State Park, 2901 Candelaria NW, rgnc.org.
11, Discovery Days: Cottonwood Forest Creatures (early childhood family program), 3-4pm. Make discoveries about the natural world with hands-on science, story time and an art project. Investigate tracks, scat, skulls,and pelt from forest creatures. $5 per family for one-hour program, Open Space Visitor Center, 6500 Coors NW, 768-4950, cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/events/par ks-recreation-upcoming-events.
11, Family Nature Club: Growing Gardens, 10am-noon. A family-friendly hike with hands-on learning: discover how to prepare for a spring garden.
Free, Los Poblanos Fields Open Space, 6000 Los Poblanos Field Trails, 768-4950, cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/events/par ks-recreation-upcoming-events.
11, Rocket Launch & HP Monitoring, 9am. Low and high power launches for all ages, Level 1 High Power Mentoring, ages 12-17. There are no restroom facilities or water available at the site. RSVP sdg@nmsciencefoundation.org or text 609-9609. Free, ABQ Rocket Society Rio Rancho Launch site, arsabq.org/meetings.htm, tripoli.org/tmp.
21, Mountain Hiking Adventures for All Ages, 9:30am. Enjoy the outdoors and history. Departure from Elena Gallegos, Pino Trail Parking Area; destination: Pino Canon, campfire and plane crash marker. Be prepared for snow, hotdogs and marshmallows (approximately 4 hours). Free, RSVP sdg@nmsciencefoundation.org or text 609-9609. State Parks Free Entrance Days: details can be found at nps.gov/planyourvisit/fee-free-parks-state.htm.
Area Libraries offer various storytelling events regularly. Check websites for calendars and details: abqlibrary.org, riorancholibraries.org, placitaslibrary.com.
1, 8, 15, 22, 29, ECRR Workshop, 11:15am-noon. Interactive workshops for parents and caregivers and their children to learn a different literacy skill during a specially-themed storytime; ages 0-5. Free, Taylor Ranch Library, 5700 Bogart NW, 897-8816, abqlibrary.org.
11, Animal Tales with the BioPark. Enjoy the reading of an animal-related book. The BioPark will bring animals and biofacts that represent the animals in the story for kids to meet; for ages up to
6. Free, Tony Hillerman Library, 8205 Apache NE, 291-6264, abqlibrary.org.
16, Animal Tales with the BioPark. Enjoy the reading of an animal-related book. The BioPark will bring animals and biofacts that represent the animals in the story for kids to meet. Free, Lomas Tramway Library, 908 Eastridge NE, 2916295, abqlibrary.org.
18, Storytelling Under the Cottonwood, 10:30am-noon. Hear wisdom tales told by Dianne Rossbach. $3 parking/day use, Rio Grande Nature Center State Park, 2901 Candelaria NW, rgnc.org.
19, Story Time with Susan, 10:30am. Featuring books from the PJ Library collection. Free, JCC Brody Annex Library, 5520 Wyoming NE, 418-4480, jccabq.org/Programs-and-Classes.html.
28, Bilingual Early Childhood Storytime, 10-11am. For ages 3-5 years & caregivers. Free, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org.
30, Stuffed Animal Sleepover and Storytime, 10:30-11:15am. Enjoy stories, songs and pictures. This is also the pick up day for stuffed animals that were left at the library. Staff will take pictures of their overnight adventures to share with you. (You don’t have to leave your toy if you don’t want to). Free, Lomas Tramway Library, 908 Eastridge NE, 291-6295, abqlibrary.org.
11, Steampunk Crafts, 3-5pm. Projects are announced two months before each class; ages 13+, registration required. Free, South Broadway Library, 1025 Broadway SE, 764-1742, abqlibrary.org.
14, Teen White Day Celebration,” 45pm. Celebrate Japan’s White Day with the Anime & Manga Club. Make valentines and decorate chocolates; ages 13-17. Free, Central & Unser Library, 8081 Central NW, 768-4320, abqlibrary.org.
31, Roust the House + Rock 101 Music Academy Performance Night, 7:30pm. After three years, this event is back. Roust features local teen bands and soloists of all genres plus spoken word and more. The show is headlined by the Hunnies, a Rock 101 alumni. $3, Outpost Performance Space, 210 Yale SE, 268-0044, outpostspace.org.
3, Science on Tap: Directed Energy, 5:30-7pm. Discussion on topics in science & tech followed by conversation; admission includes 1 beer ticket. $5, National Museum of Nuclear Science, 601 Eubank SE, 245-2137, nuclearmuseum.org/visit/ events/science-on-tap-3-3-2023.
8, AAGTS Virtual Board Meeting, 7pm. Parents of gifted kids and gifted teachers are invited to learn about the ABQ Association of Gifted and Talented Students. No formal ‘gifted’ recognition required. Email info@AAGT.org, use subject line MARCH8.
9-10, Mommy’s Market Presale Event, 5, 6:30, 7pm. Thousands of gently used items including clothing, shoes, equipment, games and toys. Adults only at presales. $22/$16/$8/$4, 3800 Eubank NE, mommysmarkets.com/shop.
11, Grieving Children, Grieving Families Webinar, 10-11am. A free virtual presentation. Traumatic loss carries a higher risk for long-term dysfunction in the family unit. Free, griefnm.org/event/grieving-childrengrieving-families-webinar.
11-12, Mommy’s Market, 9am-3pm, Sat; 2:30-5:30pm, Sun. Thousands of gently used items including clothing, shoes, equipment, games and toys. Sunday is half-price day. 3800 Eubank NE, mommysmarkets.com/shop.
16, Early Literacy Workshop for Parents and Caregivers, 10:30-11am. Help get Every Child Ready to Read with this fun, interactive 30-minute workshop. Learn how to use early literacy activities: talking, singing, reading, writing and playing to prepare young children (0-5) for reading. Free, Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, 291-6260, abqlibrary.org.
17, Explora Adult Night: A Body of Art,” 6-9pm. An adult-only evening featuring activities from performances and guest lectures to installations to handson experiments, 18+. Free for mems/$10, Explora, 1801 Mountain NW, 600-6072, explora.us/programs/adult-night.
18, Parents’ Night Out, 5-8:30pm. Open to 5-12 year-olds: enjoy an evening
of crafts, games, physical activities and quiet/movie time; pizza and juice served, bring a water bottle and a blanket and pillow. Limited spots, register and pay in advance. $30 members/$35, JCC, 5520 Wyoming NE, 332-0565, jccabq.org.
4, Teaching the Holocaust, 8:30am3:30pm. Participants will find useful techniques to teach the complex issues of the Holocaust and how these issues relate to the present. Register: nmholocaustmuseum.org/er-workshop-03-23.s
9, Bubble Bubble Teacher’s Workshop, noon-2pm. Explore the power of surface tension as you try a variety of wands, build bubble sculptures, create bubble art and observe colors in bubbles in this STEAM-rich workshop; registration required. Free, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 600-6072, explora.us/events.
11, Escape Room Teacher Workshop, 10am-noon. This workshop explores strategies for incorporating engineering, logic, math skills and creativity as students create their own escape rooms. No prior knowledge or experience required. Free with registration, Explora 1701 Mountain NW, 600-6072, explora.us/events.
15, Magnets Librarian Workshop, 14pm. Experience STEAM investigations for all ages. Investigate the properties and behavior of magnets and create literature-based magnetic activity. Free
with registration, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 600-6072, explora.us/events.
23, Engineering with Recyclables Librarian Workshop, 2-4pm. Experience STEAM investigations. Engineer cars and musical instruments out of recycled materials; all ages. Free with registration, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 6006072, explora.us/events.
30, Seeds and Soil Teacher Workshop, 3-5pm. Learn how to plant seeds of STEM with students. You’ll get dirty with soil and dirt, design your own seed through the Engineering Design Process. Free with registration, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 600-6072, explora.us/events.
4, Pizza and Board Games For Gifted Kids and Teens, noon-3pm. AAGTS invites gifted kids and teens to join and play. This event involves parents to play board games with other parents. Email info@AAGTS.org to get an invite.
14, Pi Day, 6pm. Celebrating all that is 3.14159265359. AAGTS invites gifted kids and their families to a food and game event around the mathematical pi. Email info@AAGTS.org for an invitation.
14, 28, Tuesday Night MTB Races, 5:30pm. Categories for kids and adults; two-mile, circuit and abbreviated races for kids. $5, Coors and Rio Bravo, 2596885, bcdracing.com.
30, Family Movie Night, “We Bought a Zoo” [PG], 5:30-8pm. The film shows a father and his children coping with the loss of their mother. Share a meal before and conversation afterwards. Free, The Grief Center, 4125 Carlisle NE, 323-0478, griefnm.org/event/family-movie-night. The Children’s Hour provides weekly educational and entertaining public radio programing and podcasts for listeners of all ages, created by and for kids and families, ChildrensHour.org, 89.9 fm KUNM.
1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Family Art Workshops, 1-2:30pm. All ages enjoy projects with a variety of art mediums, materials supplied; child and grown-up friendly. Included with admission, ABQ Museum, 2000 Mountain NW, 243-7255, cabq.gov.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Meditation for Kids, In Person, 10-11:30am. In this fun class, children build inner strength and confidence with a short meditation and activities to increase patience, respect, giving and kindness; ages 4-10, masks required. By donation, Kadampa Meditation Center NM, 142 Monroe NE, 292-5293, meditationinnewmexico.org/calendar.
2, Free First Wednesday ABQ Museum, 9am-5pm. General admission is free this day, 2000 Mountain NW, 243-7255.
2, Free First Sunday: Visual Arts Museum, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 10am-4pm. Free admission to the Arts Museum to all NM residents, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Free Sunday Mornings at ABQ Museum, 9am-1pm, 2000 Mountain NW, 243-7255, cabq.gov.
3, 10, 17, 24, Toddler Time, 9-10am. Explora opens an hour early for caregivers and toddlers to enjoy early childhood exhibit areas, story-time and a music jam. Included with admission/free for members & under age 1, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 600-6072, explora.us.
4, Arte Poquito, 11am. A 45-minute program for infants up to 18 months and family members/caregivers that nurtures creativity and provides bilingual intro arts experiences balanced with social interaction. Free, Salon Ortega, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org.
1 & 2, “Wizard of Oz,”2 & 7pm, Sat; 2pm, Sun. A ballet based on the classic
children’s book with elaborate sets, choreography and costumes. $22-$30, KiMo Theatre, 423 Central NW, 768-3544, kimotickets.com.
4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, Cultural Dance Program, 11am & 2pm, Sats & Suns. Pueblo communities celebrate seasonal cycles through prayer, song and dance. These dances connect ancestors, community and traditions while honoring gifts from the Creator. Included with admission, Indian Pueblo Cultural Cntr, 2401 12th NW. 843-7270, indianpueblo.org. 21-23, “Sacred Journeys IV,” Robert Mirabal & Jock Soto with new original Native American story ballet & songs. National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 296-9465, festivalballetaqb.org.
1-30, “Roving with Perseverance,” 9am-5pm. This exhibit is one of only a few in the nation to host full-scale replicas of the Mars rover Perseverance and the helicopter Ingenuity. Also find information and images from this mission. Included with admission, NM Museum of Natural History, 1801 Mountain NW, 8412840, visitalbuquerque.org/event/rovingwith-perseverance/51899/.
1-2, SW Chocolate and Coffee Fest, 10am-5pm. Culinary demonstrations, kids classes, Explora activities, free Easter egg hunt, small-group tastings, candy makers and live music. Free 2 and under/$5 ages 3-15/$15$20, Expo NM, 300 San Pedro NE, 933-8650, chocolateandcoffeefest.com.
15, World Art Day, 2-4pm. Mix science and math; make Nebula spin art in the Experiment Bar. Included with admission, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 6006072, explora.us.
20, Earth Day, 3-4:30pm. Join in the Experiment Bar to make seed bomb with local wildflower seeds, wrapping them in nutrient-filled soil to provide food for pollinators and other wildlife. Included with admission, Explora, 1801 Mountain NW, 600-6072, explora.us.
22, Dîa de Familia: Hermosa Tierra, 11am-3pm. Celebrate Earth Day with art activities, music, film and poetry. Stroll the Bosque and honor planet earth through the arts. (Family Film: “Boy & The World,” Brazil, 2013), 3pm. Free, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org.
22, Growing Our Future: Sharing Our Stories, 10am-2pm. This familyfriendly event with storytelling and Earth Day activities will include participants of all ages. A roundtable discussion will touch on wellness, mental health, disability advocacy and community inclusion; all ages. Free, Gutierrez-Hubbell House, 6029 Isleta SW.
27-29, Gathering of the Nations Pow Wow and Miss Indian World Pageant. Dancing, songs, market, Native foods, horse & rider parade, Native American music performances and entertainment on Stage 49. $15-$45, Tingley Coliseum, 300 San Pedro NE, 836-
Ages 5-12: Daily Summer Field trips!
All Kids: 4 Free Meals Daily
2810, gatheringofnations.com
Area Libraries offer activities like Lego Club, Book Groups, Read to the Dogs, Story Times, Crafts, Movies and Knitting Clubs. Check websites for details: abqlibrary.org, riorancholibraries.org, placitaslibrary.com.
1, The Force is With You, 10:3011:30am. This workshop invites children and families to have fun exploring the “magic” of magnetic forces using common household objects. Free, Rudolfo Anaya North Valley Library, 7704-B 2nd NW, 8978823, abqlibrary.org
8, A Balancing Act, 2-3pm. Children and families can explore and manipulate the placement of weight in objects and bodies to learn more about the science of balance. Free, North Valley Library, 7704-B 2nd NW, 897-8823, abqlibrary.org.
8, Happy Unicorn Day, 11am-noon. It’s National Unicorn Day: join for stories, crafts and treats; ages 3+, registration required. Free, Juan Tabo Library, 407 Juan Tabo NE, 291-6260, abqlibrary.org.
14, Board Game Bonanza!, 3:30-5pm. Take turns playing a variety of board games, card games and even life-sized games; ideal for casual gamers for 15- to 30-minute rounds. For families and friends with children ages 3-18. Free, Main Library, 501 Copper NW, 768-5141, abqlibrary.org.
22, Upcycled Robo-pets for Earth Day, 4:30-5:30pm. Celebrate Earth Day by building a Robo-pet out of scavenged and recycled parts to adopt and take home; all materials provided, ages 9-18. Free, Central & Unser Library, 8081 Central NW, 7684320, abqlibrary.org.
27, Catch the Wind, 3:30-4:30pm. Kids learn about wind by observing and exploring; build wind catchers and describe the effects of different wind speeds on creations. Free, South Valley Library, 3904 Isleta NW, 877-5170, abqlibrary.org. 29, Craft Supply Swap, 10am-5pm. Pick up free crafting supplies or donate some you no longer need. Ribbon, yarn, fabric, beads, paper and other supplies welcome; all ages. Free, South Broadway Library, 1025 Broadway SE, 764-1742, abqlibrary.org.
29, Make a Splash, 11am-noon. In this workshop about water, children will have fun exploring and testing the unique properties of water. Free, Juan Tabo Lib., 3407 Juan Tabo NE, 291-6260, abqlibrary.org. Gumdrop Towers. A sweet engineering challenge to learn about structural integrity. Free, various library locations, dates and times, abqlibrary.org.
Lava Lamps, Learn about intermolecular polarity, travel back to the ‘70s with a mesmerizing lava lamp density experiment. Free, various library locations, dates and times, abqlibrary.org.
1, Doug Figgs and Badger, 1pm. A Western singer/songwriter; influences include country, western and southern rock. $10, Wheels Museum, 1100 2nd SW, Barelas Railyard, 243-6269, wheelsmuseum.org, dougfiggs.com/home.
1, Guitar NM: Kenny Elkomous, 34pm. Part of a classical guitar series featuring local artists. Free, Main Library, 501 Copper NW, 768-5141, abqlibrary.org.
22, Concerts @ the Library: Lou Lafrado, 4-5pm. Join this guitarist for an hour of blues and jazz guitar melodies. Free, Los Griegos Library, 1000 Griegos NW, 761-4020, abqlibrary.org.
1, Outdoor Field School: Performing Pedology and Ornithological Observations, 9am-noon. Middle school-aged youth ages 11-14 join rangers for in-depth learning about the natural world. $10, Los Poblanos Fields Open Space, 6000 Los Poblanos Field Trails, 768-4950, cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/events.
1-2, 11 & 12, 18 & 19, 25 & 26, Saturday & Sunday Guided Bird Walks, 8:3010am. Join a volunteer naturalist and fellow birders for a guided walk; limited to 12, please register. $3 parking/day use fee, Rio Grande Nature Center State Park, 2901 Candelaria NW, rgnc.org.
7, First Friday Fractals, 6 & 7pm. Award-winning planetarium show about fractals in nature is educational & entertaining; ages 3+, $5/ages 3-12/$8 seniors/$10 adults, NM Museum of Natural History, 1801 Mountain NW, 841-2800, nmnaturalhistory.org/events/first-fridayfractals.
7, Fractals Rock!, 8 & 9pm. This awardwinning planetarium show is a tour of fractals in nature with less talk and more rock, including 3D fractal zooms which can make some people motion sick. ages 3+, $5 ages 3-12/$8 seniors/$10 adults, NM Museum of Natural History & Science, 1801 Mountain NW, 841-2800, nmnaturalhistory.org/events/first-friday-fractals.
8, Family Nature Club: Valuable Volunteering, 10am-noon. A familyfocused service project that will teach how to use various trail tools such as mattocks, loppers and spades then utilize those skills to help animals, plants and the land they depend on. Free, Sandia Foothills Open Space: Embudo Canyon, 768-4950, cabq.gov.
8, Rocket Launch & HP Monitoring, 9am. Low and high power launches for all ages, Level 1 High Power Mentoring, ages 12-17. No restroom facilities or water available. Free, ABQ Rocket Society Rio Rancho Launch site, arsabq.org/meetings.htm, tripoli.org/tmp.
29, Discovery Days: Where Does Water Go?, 3-4pm. Join park ranger with your little one and make discoveries about the natural world with handson science, story time and art project; leave with a packet of activities. $5 per family, Open Space Visitor Center, 6500 Coors NW, 768-4950, cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/open-space/events.
15 & 16, “The Little Mermaid,”2pm. Performed by NM Young Actors. $10 age 12 & under/$10 adults, KiMo Theatre, 423 Central NW, 821-8055, nmyoungactors.org, kimotickets.com.
Area Libraries offer various storytelling events regularly. Check websites for calendars and details: abqlibrary.org, riorancholibraries.org, placitaslibrary.com.
8, Animal Tales with the BioPark, 10:30-11:30am. Enjoy the reading of an animal-related book. The BioPark will bring animals and biofacts that represent the animals in the story for kids to meet. Free, South Broadway Library, 1025 Broadway SE, 764-1742, abqlibrary.org, abqlibrary.org.
15, Storytelling Under the Cottonwood, 10:30am-noon. Hear wisdom tales told by storyteller Dianne Rossbach. $3 parking/day use, Rio Grande Nature Center State Park, 2901 Candelaria NW, rgnc.org.
20, Animal Tales with the BioPark, 10:30-11:30am. Enjoy the reading of an animal-related book. The BioPark will bring animals and biofacts that represent the animals in the story for kids to meet. Free, South Broadway Library, 1025 Broadway SE, 764-1742, abqlibrary.org, abqlibrary.org.
19, Perler Beads, 3:30-4:30pm. Teens can join after school to make Perler bead crafts. Follow a pattern or use imagination to create designs with these meltable plastic beads. Free, Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, 291-6260, abqlibrary.org.
3, AAGTS Virtual Board Meeting, 7pm. Parents of gifted kids & gifted teachers invited to learn about ABQ Assoc of Gifted and Talented Students. No formal ‘gifted’ recognition required. Email info@AAGT.org, subject APRIL3.
8, Grieving Children, Grieving Families Webinar, 10-11am. A free virtual presentation: traumatic loss carries a higher risk for long-term dysfunction in the family unit. Free, griefnm.org/event/grieving-childrengrieving-families-webinar.
8, Runners Ball 2023, ‘80s Prom Party, Running 505 Gala Fundraiser, 6-10pm. Live music by The Disclaimers, food and silent auction, ‘80s theme encouraged, not required; 21+. $50 one ticket/$90 two tickets, Lava Rock Brewery 2220 Unser NW, 379-4817, running505.com.
13, Family Leadership Conference, 8am-7:30pm. The Parents Reaching Out conference will help provide opportunities for families and youth to improve their knowledge and skills in leadership and advocacy; plus networking. $50$200, Embassy Suites, 1000 Woodward Pl NE, 247-0912, parentsreachingout.org/ family-leadership/family-leadership-conference/.
22, Community Baby Shower, 1-3pm. For new and expecting parents and families this is an info fair covering health,
social service and cultural agencies with a focus on health and well-being of young families. Free, Central & Unser Library, 8081 Central NW, 768-4320, abqlibrary.org.
311, 25, Tuesday Night MTB Races, 5:30pm. Categories for kids and adults; two-mile, circuit and abbreviated races for kids. $5, Coors and Rio Bravo, 2596885, bcdracing.com.
22, Children’s Business Fair, 9amnoon. An opportunity for children to launch their own startup business. Kids develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy and open for customers at a marketplace; 50 booths available, $20/booth, Acton Academy ABQ, 3100 Menaul NE, childrensbusinessfair.org/abq.
25 & 27, Adventures in Poetry for Young Children, 10-11am. Two learning enrichment experiences that focus on child-guided, organic play with words, art and nature. Ages,6-7 on Tue, ages 810 on Thu. Each child should bring a small, easy-to-hand-carry notebook with hard covers, colored pencils provided. Free, Candelaria Nature Preserve, 2901 Candelaria NW, 240-460-0946.
12-14, “The Little Mermaid,” School Shows, 10am. By NM Young Actors. $6 per person, KiMo Theatre, 423 Central NW, 821-8055, nmyoungactors.org, kimotickets.com.
13, Extraordinary Eggs Teacher Workshop, 2-4pm. Bring your own eggs to experiment with dissection, spinning and painting. Free with registration, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW. 600-6072, explora.us/events.
20, Pollinators Teacher Workshop, 2-4pm. Discover importance of moths, bats and more in the ecosystem while experiencing the STEAM of pollination. Free w/registration, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 600-6072, explora.us/events.
22, Create and Animate Teacher Workshop, 1-3pm. Learn digital literacy tools through fun animation activities. Mess around with whiteboard and animation, beginners welcome. Free with registration, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 600-6072, explora.us/events.
28, Magnets Librarian Workshop, 11:30am-2:30pm. Experience STEAM investigations for all ages. Investigate the properties and behavior of magnets and create literature-based magnetic activity. Free with registration, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 600-6072, explora.us/events.
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3, First Friday at Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, 5-7pm. A family-friendly artfilled evening. Free to NM residents, Georgia O’Keefe Museum, 217 Johnson, 946-1000, okeeffemuseum.org.
3, 10, 24, Fine Art Fridays, 2-4pm. Exploration into the arts with guest facilitators and hands-on activities that encourage children to explore their creativity. Included with admission, SF Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.
5, Family Art Making, 10am-noon. Families join a fun art-making session; explore the galleries to find inspiration and create with loved ones and friends; light snacks. Free for NM residents, Plaza Building, NM Museum of Art, 107 W Palace, 476-5072, nmartmuseum.org.
7, 14, 21, 28, After School Art, 3:304:30pm. Practice creative skills with themed sessions. Free, Main Library, 145 Washington, 955-6837, santafelibrary.org.
10, Friday Afternoon Art - Painted Paper Collage, 2pm. Paint paper and use it in a collage project, materials provided; all ages. Free, Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar, 955-2820, santafelibrary.org.
12, Family Mornings at Folk Art, 11am-12pm. Storytime, art activity and explore the galleries. Free, Museum of International Folk Art, 706 Camino Lejo, 476-1200, internationalfolkart.org.
12, Georgia Okeeffe Family Fun Day: Kitchen Creations! 11am. Families can discover how fun it can be to cook and create. Free, Georgia O’Keefe Museum, 217 Johnson, 946-1000, okeeffemuseum.org.
16, 23, Hands on Art with the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, 3:30pm. An open art workshop, participants will use provided supplies to create foam landscapes. Free, Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar, 955-2820, santafelibrary.org.
21, Family Crafternoon: Windchime
Craft for Spring Equinox, 3:304:30pm. Celebrate spring with your family by creating a whimsical windchime, all materials provided. Free, La Farge, 1730 Llano, 955-4875, santafelibrary.org.
24, Making a Mobile, 2pm. Celebrate spring by creating an art mobile, all materials provided, all ages. Free, Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar, 955-2820, santafelibrary.org.
1, Play Pichenotte, 4-6pm. A fun diskflicking game that entertains children of all ages and helps with developing kids motor skills. Included with admission, SF Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.
1, 8, Wee Wednesdays, 10:30am. Parents and toddlers enjoy discovery with story time and play. Included with
admission, SF Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Thursdays Are Yours, 4-6pm. Visitors enjoy immersive exhibits for free, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.
with music, refreshments, arts activities and raffles. Free, Santa Fe Market Pavilion, 1607 Paseo De Peralta, 992-2787, artsmartnm.org.
Area Libraries offer activities like Lego Club, Book Groups, Read to the Dogs, Game Time, Chess, AfterSchool Clubs, Story Time, Movies and Knitting Clubs. Check websites for calendars and details: santafelibrary.org, vglibrary.org.
1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Youth Chess Club, 5:45pm. Play, practice and have fun in person at the library, virtually at sites.google.com/site/childchesssantefe. Free, Main Library, 145 Washington, 9556780, santafelibrary.org.
2, 9, 23, 30, Yoga and Movement for Kids, 10:3oam. Join for children’s yoga, joyful movement and kinesthetic creativity; children of all ages have fun getting bodies moving; must be accompanied by an adult, mats provided but bring one if you have one. Free, La Farge Library, 1730 Llano, 955-4862, santafelibrary.org.
3, Afternoon Movie, “Mulan,” 2pm. Snacks will be provided. Free, Southside Library, 955-2820, santafelibrary.org.
4, 18, Parent and Tot Creative Movement, 10am. Preschool-age children can use music and stories to exercise their minds and bodies in a relaxed environment with a chosen adult. Free, Main Library, 145 Washington, 955-2820, santafelibrary.org.
5, NM Residents Free First Sunday at Museum of International Folk Art, 10am-5pm. Ages 16 and under & foundation members always free, 706 Camino Lejo, 476-1200, internationalfolkart.org.
5, NM Residents Free First Sunday at NM History Museum, 10am-5pm. Ages 16 and under, NM foster parents and foster children as well as foundation members are always free, 113 Lincoln, 4765200, nmhistorymuseum.org.
5, NM Residents Free First Sunday at NM Museum of Art, 10am-5pm. NM foster parents and children; ages 16 and under always free, 107 W Palace, 4765072, nmartmuseum.org.
NM Dept of Cultural Affairs has links with information about NM museums, historic sites and other institutions. The “Visit Virtually” section includes links to NM museums, cultural centers and libraries, newmexicoculture.org.
16, “Cinderella,” 7pm. This ballet is performed live by a multinational cast of 40 professional ballet dancers gathered to bring the most celebrated fairy tale to life. $41-$101, Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco, 984-8759, lensic.org.
31, Spring Festival and SFPS Children’s Painted Plate Project, 4-6pm. An exhibit of 5th grade children’s plates
4, 18, Read to a Pup! 11:30am. Early school age children can practice reading skills by sharing a story with a local therapy dog. Free, Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar, 955-2830, santafelibrary.org.
7, Family Movie Night, 7pm. Watch a movie on a big screen with popcorn and juice provided. Free, Vista Grande Public Library, 14 Avenida Torreon, 466-7323, vglibrary.org.
7, 14, 21, 28, Wags and Words, 6-7pm. Early school age children can practice reading skills by sharing a story with a furry friend; call or email to sign up: mkatencio@santafenm.gov. Dogs are from the SF Animal Shelter Pet Outreach Program. Main Library, 145 Washington, 955-6837, santafelibrary.org.
11, Baby and Toddler Play Hour, 10:30 am. Free, unstructured play where children can explore and interact with other children and new educational toys. Learn and make social connections together with your toddler. Free, 145 Main Library, Washington, 955-6781, santafelibrary.org.
17, Science After School, 2pm. Partici-
pate in a fun after-school science activity, for school-age children. Free, Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar, 955-2820, santafelibrary.org.
23, ‘90s Movie Night, “Space Jam,” (PG), 5:30pm. Join for a monthly ‘90s throwback. Popcorn, lemonade, ‘90s treats and dance music; costumes encouraged. Free, La Farge, 1730 Llano, 955-4875, santafelibrary.org.
Kids Sing Along with Queen Bee Music Association. Early childhood literacy skills are explored through fun songs and play alongs. Children actively participate in every session; pre-schoolaged children. Free, various SF libraries, dates, times, santafelibrary.org.
2, Santa Fe Waldorf School, 9amnoon. Meet students and faculty; walk through the 13-acre campus, stop by classrooms in early childhood, elementary, middle or high school. Meet current parents at a Q&A. Free, Santa Fe Waldorf School, 26 Puesta del Sol, 467-6431, santafewaldorf.org/open-house-2023.
12, Santa Fe Girls’ School, 3pm. Discover the advantages of a small, all-girls middle school that guides girls during this vulnerable period of development. The school provides a culture where girls develop into self-advocating, confident, and academically prepared high school students. Free, Santa Fe Girls’ School, 310 W Zia, 820-3188, santafegirlschool.org.
20-24. Wise Fool Youth Circus Camp, 9am-3:30pm. For ages 7-12, Wise Fool’s classes allow youth to run away with the circus from home; classes are fun, active and non-competitive; no experience needed. $350, Wise Fool, 1131 Siler, Suite B, 992-2588, wisefoodnewmexico.org. 20-24, Genoveva Chavez Community Center, 7:30am-5:30pm. For ages 6-12, sports, swimming, ice skating, social games, fun with food projects and arts & crafts. See website for required documents, children bring lunch and snack. $15-$40/sliding scale, Genoveva Chavez Community Center, 3221 Rodeo, 955-4067, chavezcenter.com/youth-programs.
2, 9, 16,23, 30, Seeds & Sprouts, 10:3011:30am. Kids explore nature: from fun in the backyard to in-house programming, children learn about seasonal growing cycles and other gardening-related practices. Included with admission/free 17 and under 4-6pm, SF Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.
4, 11, 18, 25, Meet Cornelius the Snake, 1pm. The beloved corn snake gets to socialize with children during this informal meet and greet. Included with admission, Santa Fe Children’s Museum,
1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.
4, 11, 18, 25, Science Saturday, 2-4pm. Science fun for all ages with experiments and activities. Included w/admission, SF Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.
17, Community Day at the Garden, 10am-4pm. Free admission to the Garden for NM residents and students w/ID. Celebrate Lunar New Year and enjoy a stroll through the winter garden. Free, Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, SF, 471-9103, santafebotanicalgarden.org.
2, Fun with Firefighters, 1-2pm. The Museum partners with the SF Fire Department to bring a story time where firefighters read some of their favorite books and everyone can go outside to see the firetruck. Included with admission, SF Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Pajama Story Time, 6:30pm. A social story time where parents can chat with experts, a new theme each week, custom grab-and-go kits for attendees; light snacks provided. Spanish speaking facilitators available in partnership with SF Children’s Museum. Free, Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar, 955-2820, santachildrenslibrary.org.
25, Santa Fe Farmer’s Market Institute Story Time, 11:30am. Be reminded of warmer days and outside fun at the farmer’s market with this fun and educational story time and craft. For preschool and school age children. Free, Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar, 955-2830, santafelibrary.org.
Bilingual Books and Babies, various dates, times and libraries. Books, songs and finger games for children ages 6 mo2 years. Free, santafelibrary.org. Story Time and Craft, various dates, times and libraries. Enjoy stories and a crafts with different themes. Free, santafelibrary.org.
1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Teen Lounge, 1:303:30pm. Teens can decompress after school with art supplies, homework tables, laptops & wifi, board games, tea and snacks. Free, La Farge Library, 1730 Llano, 955-4863, santafelibrary.org.
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skills. Included with admission, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.
6, 13, 20, 27, Thursdays Are Yours, 46pm. Visitors enjoy immersive exhibits for free, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.
4, Family Crafternoon: Windchime Craft for Spring Equinox, 3:304:30pm. Celebrate spring with your family by creating a whimsical windchime, all materials provided. Free, La Farge, 1730 Llano, 955-4875, santafelibrary.org.
4, 11, 18, After School Art, 3:304:30pm. Practice creative skills with themed sessions. Free, Main Library, 145 Washington, 955-6837, santafelibrary.org.
7, First Friday at Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, 5-7pm. A family-friendly artfilled evening. Free to NM residents, Georgia O’Keefe Museum, 217 Johnson, 946-1000, okeeffemuseum.org.
7, 14, 28, Fine Art Fridays, 2-4pm. Exploration into the arts with guest facilitators and hands-on activities that encourage children to explore their creativity. Included with admission, SF Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.
9, Georgia Okeeffe Family Fun Day: All About Style!, 11am. Families can discover and create. Free, Georgia O’Keefe Museum, 217 Johnson, 946-1000, okeeffemuseum.org.
14, Friday Afternoon Art, 2:304:30pm. A craft session with dots, all materials provided. Free, 6599 Jaguar, 955-2828, santafelibrary.org.
2, NM Residents Free First Sunday at Museum of International Folk Art, 10am-5pm. Ages 16 and under and foundation members always free, 706 Camino Lejo, 476-1200, internationalfolkart.org.
2, NM Residents Free First Sunday at NM History Museum, 10am-5pm. Ages 16 & under, NM foster parents & children & foundation members always free, 113 Lincoln, 476-5200, nmhistorymuseum.org.
2, NM Residents Free First Sunday at NM Museum of Art, 10am-5pm. NM foster parents and children, ages 16 and under always free, 107 W Palace, 4765072, nmartmuseum.org.
3, Play Pichenotte! 4-6pm. A fun diskflicking historical board game that entertains children and helps develop motor
Area Libraries offer activities like Lego Club, Book Groups, Read to the Dogs, Game Time, Chess, AfterSchool Clubs, Story Time, Movies and Knitting Clubs. Check websites for calendars and details: santafelibrary.org, vglibrary.org.
1, 15, Parent and Tot Creative Movement, 10am. Preschool age children use fun, music and stories to exercise their minds and bodies in a relaxed environment with a chosen adult. Free, Main Library, 145 Washington, 955-2820, santafelibrary.org.
1, 15, Read to a Pup!, 11:30am. Children can practice reading skills by sharing a story with a local therapy dog; for early school age children. Free, Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar, 955-2830, santafelibrary.org.
4, 11, 18, Wags and Words, 6-7pm. Children can practice their reading skills by sharing a story with a furry friend; for early school age children; call during library hours or email to sign up: mkatencio@santafenm.gov. Dogs are from the SF Animal Shelter Pet Outreach Program. Main Library, 145 Washington, 9556837, santafelibrary.org.
5, 12, 19, Youth Chess Club, 5:45pm. Play, practice and have fun. In person at the library, virtually at sites.google.com/site/childchesssantefe. Free, Main Library, 145 Washington, 9556780, santafelibrary.org.
6, 13, 20, Yoga and Movement for Kids, 10:3oam. Join for children’s yoga, joyful movement and kinesthetic creativity; children of all ages have fun getting bodies moving. All children must be accompanied by an adult, mats provided but if you have one, bring it. Free, La Farge Library, 1730 Llano, 955-4862, santafelibrary.org.
7, Movie: “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile,” 11am. Snacks included. Free, Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar, 955-2817, santafelibrary.org.
8, Baby Toddler Play Hour, 10:30am. Free, unstructured play where children can explore and interact with other children and new educational toys. Learn and make social connections together with your toddler. Free, Main Library, 145 Washington, 955-6837, santafelibrary.org.
21, Family Movie Night, 7pm. Watch the movie on a big screen with popcorn and juice provided. Free, Vista Grande Public Library, 14 Avenida Torreon, 4667323, vglibrary.org.
songs and play alongs. Children actively participate in every session; pre-schoolaged children. Free, various SF libraries, dates, times, santafelibrary.org.
1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Meet Cornelius the Snake, 1pm. The beloved corn snake gets to socialize with children during this informal meet and greet. Included with admission, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.
1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Science Saturday, 24pm. Science fun for all ages with exciting experiments and activities. Included with admission, SF Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.
6, 13, 20, 27, Seeds & Sprouts, 10:3011:30am. Kids explore nature: from fun in the backyard to in-house programming, children learn about seasonal growing cycles and other gardening-related practices. Included with admission, SF Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.
14, Community Day at the Garden, 10am-4pm. Free admission to the Garden for NM residents & students w/ID. Watch, learn about, count and celebrate birds at the Great Backyard Bird Count. Free, SF Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, 4719103, santafebotanicalgarden.org.
6, Fun with Firefighters, 1-2pm. The Museum partners with the SF Fire Department to bring a story time where firefighters read some of their favorite books and everyone can go outside to see the firetruck. Included with admission, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.
6, 13, 20, 27, Pajama Story Time, 6:30pm. A social story time where parents can chat with experts, a new theme each week, custom grab-and-go kits for attendees; light snacks provided. Spanish speaking facilitators available in partnership with SF Children’s Museum. Free, Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar, 955-2820, santachildrenslibrary.org.
Bilingual Books and Babies, various dates, times and libraries. Books, songs and finger games for children ages 6 months-2 years. Free, santafelibrary.org. Story Time and Craft, various dates, times, libraries. Enjoy stories & crafts w/ different themes. Free, santafelibrary.org.
5, 12, 19, Teen Lounge, 1:30-3:30pm. Teens can decompress after school with art supplies, homework tables, laptops & wifi, board games, tea and snacks. Free, La Farge Library, 1730 Llano, 955-4863, santafelibrary.org.
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It has been called one of the most impressive scientific feats of the 21st century, equal to the Wright brothers’ first flight at Kitty Hawk. At 1:03 a.m. Dec. 5, 2022, scientists at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s National Ignition Facility in Livermore, Calif., performed an inertial confinement fusion experiment that produced more energy from a fusion reaction than the energy they put in to create the reaction. This condition is known as ignition, or scientific energy breakeven. The experiment took place in a facility where 192 laser beams delivered 2 million joules (a joule is a unit of energy) of ultraviolet energy to a peppercorn-size fuel pellet to create fusion. If scientists can successfully replicate ignition in the lab, they may be on their way to creating a form of energy, nuclear fusion, that could provide the world with an ongoing, clean source of renewable energy.
The ignition event mimics the power of the sun. Inside the sun, atoms of hydrogen fuse with atoms of helium to create huge amounts of heat and energy. Massive amounts of gravity make the fusion happen. The heat generated in the sun is tremendously hot (27 million degrees F), and the solar energy the sun emits streams across 93 million miles of space to reach us, making life on earth possible.
Scientists have long theorized nuclear fusion is possible. If hydrogen, a gas that can be safely made from water, is placed in one end of the facility, and its atoms get smashed with enough intensity to create helium, which is a clean and safe gas, then large amounts of heat energy could be created. The energy could then be used, for example, to power generators to produce electricity. The experiment proved the theory was entirely possible, and now scientists will seek to replicate their success.
Nuclear power already exists. But today’s nuclear power plants use a process called nuclear fission, which splits up large atoms to release energy. Although today’s nuclear power plants create energy, they also create hazardous radioactive waste. The waste is a problem to maintain and an even bigger problem to get rid of and store without making people sick.
Nuclear fusion is a much cleaner and safer form of energy than oil, gas or nuclear power. It could solve our energy needs. Nuclear fusion has the potential to do so much good, especially in the face of climate change and the need to move away from fossil fuels. About 80 percent of the world’s energy is currently produced via fossil fuels. Renewable energy, energy that comes from the sun, wind or oceans, is what we need to keep the world powered without creating pollution. Since the world’s population continues to grow, it is important to create more clean energy to sustain them without harming the planet. Fossil fuels create carbon that warms the atmosphere. Global warming is real, but with luck and the good work done by today’s scientists, there may be a brighter future for us all that doesn’t involve radioactive waste, carbon dioxide pollution or greenhouse gas emissions.
Scientists see nuclear fusion as the future. At Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, a team of researchers is testing materials to make magnetic confinement fusion reactors (tokamaks). These reactors use magnetic fields to shape plasma that generates power from nuclear fusion. The early stages of nuclear fusion provide today’s young scientists with a future rich with the possibilities of applied science.
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“St. Patrick’s Day”
By MYLES MELLOR for ages8-15
Across
1. Color of St Patrick's Day
4. Irish girl
7. Nation that celebrates St Patricks Day the most
8. I got you!
9. Dumbo has two big ones
11. Place
13. Mischief maker
16. Blue
17. Green vegetable
18. Pool stick
20. Irish alternative rock band that made the album, "A Hundred Million Suns" (it goes with 15 down)
23. Football position, for short
25. Excitement
28. Baseball ____
29. Prince who is getting married Down
1. Big smile
2. Ireland is known as the ____ Isle
3 ...Basketball organization
4. Boys
5. Irish symbol - it is a kind of clover plant
6. Celebrations on St Patrick's Day
10. Take a little drink
12. Request
14. "__, myself and I" by Beyonce and Jay-Z
15. See 20 across
19. Place for a pea
21. Little sleep in the middle of the day
22. ____! Cool!
24. Computer
26. Hey!
27. Messaging system
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Black Range Horsemanship Camp, PO Box 152, Winston, NM 87943. Phone: 575-743-1602 or 575-740-1778; Website: zianet.com/4jranch; Contact: Greg Evans, Camp Director; Email: 4jranch@zianet.com. A residential camp for boys & girls ages 8-18. 2023 Session: July 9–15 ($600); On the beautiful Chihenne Ranch, our program includes: horseback riding for all levels, hiking, arts & crafts, Indian lore, sports & games, rifle shooting, archery, cave and mine exploring, field trips, drama, skits and dancing. Hike at the Gila National Forest. Visit a turn of the century mine. Explore Ghost Towns. Serving boys & girls since 1991.
Camp Stoney Summer Program, sponsored by The Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande, 7855 Old Santa Fe Trail, SF, NM 87505. Phone: 505-881-0636; Email: brangel@dioceserg.org; Website: Camp Contact: Camp Director and Diocesan
Youth Missioner Br. Angel Gabriel. Camp Stoney is a place that will enable the camper to have fun, meet new people, enjoy beautiful surroundings and a wonderful place to relate to God, as an active member of a loving and affirming Christian community that is truly and genuinely open to all. Dates: Family Camp: Thursday June 15 to Saturday June 17; Camp Stoney #1: Sunday June 18 to Saturday June 24; Camp Stoney #2: Sunday June 25 to Saturday July 1.
Cottonwood Gulch Expeditions, 9223 4th St. NW, Abq, NM 87106. Phone: 720-323-4295; Email: enrollment@cottonwoodgulch.org; Website: cottonwoodgulch.org; Camp Contact: Enrollment and Communications Manager Olivia Marín. Cottonwood Gulch offers unique expeditions rooted in the culture and landscape of the American Southwest. We invite youth and adults to explore, learn, and grow while living in community in the outdoors! Our programs are for 8-18 year olds, and provide a scaffolded introduction to camping and challenge through adventure. For younger trekkers, most programming takes place at our rustic Basecamp in Thoreau, N.M., with some camping and mini backpacks in the neighboring Cibola National Forest. For our older trekkers, longer programming with backpacking, bikepacking and camping road trips to explore the Southwest make up the bulk of the summer. Each age group focuses on building upon outdoor living skills, developing leadership skills and sharing knowledge with each other. Prices vary depending on age and length of trek. Scholarships are available through our website! We highly encourage trekkers to apply for financial aid as we know that the outdoors are a crucial part of youth development, not just as healthy outdoor enthusiasts but as compassionate, mindful, and responsible young people. We hope you'll join the Gulch community this summer; singing songs around a campfire under starry skies, camping in piñon and juniper forests and hiking the open mesas of the Southwest! Trek on!
Hummingbird Music Camp, 104 Hummingbird Rd., Jemez Springs, NM 87025. Phone: 575-829-3060. Email: hmcjemez@gmail.com. Ages: 8-14. Hummingbird Music Camp, nestled by the river in the Jemez Mountains, is a family owned business celebrating 65 years of nurturing a love for fine arts in the youth of NM. This safe and lovingly structured social environment provides a home away from home in the fresh mountain air where children are occupied with friends, activities, and fine arts enrichment (not electronics). At Hummingbird, we offer three camps: Music, Art, and Chess. Music: Music camp is wonderful for all campers, from those who do not have any music experience, to those who are advanced. Campers receive daily private lessons from professional teachers, participate in large group ensembles, have daily designated practice time, and conclude the week with multiple concert experiences. Hummingbird offers band, orchestra, guitar, piano, and voice. Art: Art campers expand their creativity by undertaking an assortment of projects with diverse media. Campers work with professional art teachers who inspire ingenuity and creativity. Campers get
welcome! Chess: Chess campers, from beginning to advanced, receive expert instruction and strategies that help them improve their game. Campers benefit from one-on-one chess lessons and play matches in a fun filled environment. With a tournament at the end of the week, chess campers get to see how much their skills have improved! Hummingbird gives children the opportunity to be children. We balance the focus of music, art, or chess with fun filled activities including, campfires with silly songs, storytelling, water walking, fishing, skits, sleeping under the stars, a moonlight hike to the waterfall, a dance and more! Grab your friends and register now for a week away at Hummingbird! Visit hummingbirdmusiccamp.com.
YMCA of Central New Mexico Summer Camps, 4901 Indian School Rd. NE, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-595-1515; Email: aramirez@ymcacnm.org; Website: ymcacnm.org; Camp Contact: Ty McNary, School-Age Childcare Director. YMCA Summer Camps are designed to keep your child active and safe throughout the summer. Character development plays a big role in our camps. Respect, responsibility, honesty, caring, and faith are values used on a daily basis with our campers. You can rest assured that your child will be in a safe and nurturing environment that offers a different activity for him/her to participate in every hour of the day. Sign up today for the following YMCA camps: Resident Camp, ages 8-15. Located in the Jemez Mountains, Camp Shaver provides week-long experiences that will last a lifetime. Activities include climbing, cooking, drama, riflery, archery, high ropes, river play and much more.
Assistance Dogs of the West Summer Camp, SF, NM. Phone: 505-986-9748; Email: info@assistancedogsofthewest.org; Website: assistancedogsofthewest.org; Camp Contact: John Todd, Operations Coordinator. Your children can spend their summer days at Assistance Dogs of the West in a unique summer camp where youth ages 8-18 learn to train service dogs for people with disabilities. Week-sessions in June and July. Please check our website in mid-March for location & registration pages.
Glorieta Day Camp, 11 State Road 50, Glorieta, NM 87535. Phone: 601-954-1427; Email: daycamp@glorieta.org; Website: Glorieta.org; Camp Contact: Mackenzie Bell, Day Camp Manager. Glorieta Day Camp is a 5-day camp experience unlike any other! Kids, ages 6-13, are invited to our fun-filled, action-packed, Christcentered program that’s loaded with activities and learning experiences. Cost: $275. Optional extras come with additional costs. These include transportation or our retail bundle "Adventure Packs." For more information and dates, please visit www.Glorieta.org/daycamp.
Learners Summer Chess Camps, 532 Adams NE, abq, NM 87108. Phone: 505681-8951; Email: victor.fs.lopez@gmail.com; Website: learnerschess.org; Camp Contact: Victor Lopez, Camp Director. Every summer, kids from across NM come to Learners Summer Chess Camps to rekindle friendships, make new friends, learn together, study together, challenge each other, compete, mentor each other, be mentored by Learners' Chess Coaches, experience the latest advancements in the Learners Chess curriculum and process, play Capture the Flag and Frisbee and other fun games, earn prizes including more multi-colored chess pieces for their own colored chess set, get a Learners T-shirt, and improve their thinking as chess players, thinkers, social actors and leaders. Open to ages 6 and up, all chess skill and experience levels welcome. Locations: Weeklong Camps (mornings, 8:30am-noon, afternoons 1pm-4:30pm, or full days 8:30am-4:30pm), Before & after care available. Sibling discounts. Need-Based Scholarships. Santa Fe (Rio Grande School) Aug. 7-11 Check website for details.
NDI New Mexico at The Dance Barns/Summer Programs, 1140 Alto St., SF, NM 87501. Phone: 505-795-7088; Contact: Ariana Hatcher, Program Producer. Ages 3-18. Young Children’s Division, Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Pre-HipHop, Boys Dance Too, Ballet, Jazz, Modern & more. Register online at ndinm.org for more details.
Rio Grande School Summer Camp, 715 Camino Cabra, SF, NM 87505-5964. Phone: 505-983-1621; Email: summer@riograndeschool.org; Website: riograndeschool.org/summer/; Contact: Rachel Gantt- Associate Head of School. Offered to ages three through 6th grade. Camp runs from June 12-Aug 4. Camp begins at 9am and ends at 4pm. Morning play, classroom enrichment, and afternoon activities make up a day full of fun. Camps in the areas of theatre, art, science, sports, exploration, and more. $350 per student per week. A week of fun in the sun and learning! These classes are taught by RGS educators! Small class sizes and a five acre campus to learn and explore!
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Santa Fe Climbing Center’s Climbing Summer Camps, 3008 Cielo Ct., SF, NM 87507. Phone: 505-986-8944; Email: info@climbsantafe.com; Website: climbsantafe.com/classes-programs/youth-programs/after-school-summer-camps/.
Ages 5 – 15. Summer Camps at the Santa Fe Climbing Center create a stimulating environment in which climbers at all levels will push their physical and mental limits while having fun and exploring the world of indoor rock climbing! The challenges and climbing games led by our experienced instructors promote teamwork, confidence, flexibility, balance, problem solving and more. Our weekly Summer Camp sessions are in the morning (8:30-11:30am) or afternoon (12:30-3:30pm) with before and aftercare available and start May 30. The camps are divided in the following age groups, 5-8 year old, 9-13 year old and 12-15 year old climbers, and cost $249 per session.
Santa Fe Girls' School Girls Explore!, 310 W. Zia Rd., SF, NM 87505. Phone: 505-820-3188; Email: rwilliams@santafegirlsschool.org; Website: santafegirlsschool.org/summer-camp; Camp Contact: Rosie Williams, Co-Director. Girls entering grades 4, 5, or 6 are invited to join us for full-day (8:30-3:30) summer camp as we explore weekly themes through writing, cooking, field trips, art projects, and more!
Santa Fe Playhouse’s Youth Theatre Intensive, 142 East De Vargas St., SF, NM 87501. Phone: 505-988-4262; Email: davids@santafeplayhouse.org; Website: santafeplayhouse.org/summer-youth-intensive; Camp Contact: David Stallings, Program Director. Enrollment is now open for Santa Fe Playhouse's 3-week preprofessional Shakespeare and Audition Intensive for ages 12-17. Industry professionals will coach students on audition materials, participate in an audition before a professional panel, and join a production of Shakespeare's “As You Like It” from concept to public presentation. Students receive a digital headshot taken by a professional photographer. June 523, Mondays-Fridays, 9am-2pm. Visit santafeplayhouse.org, call 505-988-4262, or email program director David Stallings, davids@santafeplayhouse.org.
Santa Fe Public Libraries’ "All Together Now" Summer Reading Program, at all 3 Santa Fe Public Library Branches, SF, NM. Phone: 505-955-2817; Email: kasandoval1@santafenm.gov; Website: santafelibrary.org; Camp Contact: Kristen Sandoval, Program Manager. This summer get together with us for the "All Together Now Summer Reading Program" at your Santa Fe Public Library! We will focus on friendship, community, kindness and expanding our world. Through June and July we will have programs, prizes and events to make your summer reading fun, productive and memorable! Register at any library branch in the Children's Room beginning May 29. All ages welcome and everything is free!
Santa Fe Waldorf School’s Summer Woodworking Classes, 26 Puesta del Sol, SF, NM 87508; Phone: 505-467-6431; Email: jgutierrez@santafewaldorf.org; Website: santafewaldorf.org/summer; Camp Contact: Fletcher Lathrop, Camp Teacher. We offer two weeks of classes: Week 1, June 12-16 is for students in rising 6th through 12th grades only. Week 2, June 19-23, is for both students and adults. Classes are Monday through Friday from noon - 3pm and are open to the community. No experience needed. Depending on your experience and skill level, you can make bowls, spoons, animals, dovetailed cedar pencil boxes, stools and more. There will be ample opportunity for innovation. For cost, details and to register, visit santafewaldorf.org/summer.
Santa Fe Waldorf School’s Wildflower Parent & Child Summer Classes, 26 Puesta del Sol, SF, NM 87508; Phone: 505-467-6431; Email: eoneill@santafewaldorf.org; Website: santafewaldorf.org/parent-and-child; Camp Contact: Erin O'Neill, Summer Program Teacher. Ages: Birth-4 years. At Santa Fe Waldorf School, we offer a warm and gentle welcome to the littlest learners — and their caregivers, too! We have classes for three age groups: Wildflower Babies (ages 1-16 months), Buds (ages 1.5 to 2.5), and Blossoms (ages 2.5 to 4). Classes include creative free play, early socialization, fresh ideas for parenting, plus songs and games that delight children and caregivers alike. These classes are offered throughout the year and are open to all families whether or not they are enrolled at the Santa Fe Waldorf School. For cost, summer dates and to register, visit santafewaldorf.org/parent-and-child.
Skate School Skateboarding School, 825 Early St. #H, SF, NM 87505. Phone: 505-474-0074; Contact: Joe Lehm; Email: skateschoolsantafe@gmail.com; Website: skateboardsafety.com. Skateboard Ramps and Bowls Camps: Young riders will get expert instruction, mornings at Public Skate Parks and afternoons at our Indoor Skate Park. Ages 8 and up, 9am to 4pm. May 29-June 2, June 5-9, June 19-23, July 10-14, July 17-21. Cost $330 plus tax. Long Board Camps: Ride our school's long boards and learn to turn, stop and slide while riding local bike paths and at our Indoor Skate Park. Ages 9 and up. 9am to 4pm. June 12-14, July 3-5, July 24-26. Cost $200 plus tax.
Wise Fool New Mexico, 1131 Siler Rd., Ste. B, SF, NM 87507. Phone: 505-9922588; Email: kristen@wisefoolnm.org; Camp Contact: Kristen Woods, Youth Camps Coordinator. Website: wisefoolnewmexico.org/classes/youth-programs-2/; Ages: 5 years to entering 12th grade. Wise Fool's summer camps allow your kiddos to run away with the circus, without leaving home! Students learn stiltwalking, unicycling, aerial fabric, trapeze, juggling, puppet-making, clowning and more, all in a safe, non-competitive environment. Snacks are provided, but students are expected to bring a bag lunch. Summer Camp - All Levels: July 3-14, 9am-3:30pm, Ages 7-12, Cost $660. Suitable for all levels, no experience necessary. July 17-28, 9am-3:30pm, Cost $660. Suitable for students ages 8-13 who have taken at least one session of summer camp or a session of afterschool classes, or have other previous circus experience. Wee Kids Camp: June 19-23, 9am12:30pm, Cost $280. Wee Kids camp is a half-day camp for 5-7 years old. Teen Circus Camp: June 19-30. 1:30-5pm, Monday-Friday, $400. For youth entering 7th12th grades. No experience necessary, suitable for all levels! Students will get to explore all the circus arts and then pick a couple of disciplines to focus on to perform in a showcase for friends and family at the end of the two weeks. The camp will also include a focus on conditioning, flexibility and performance skills. Tuition assistance available! Camps fill up quickly, email kristen@wisefoolnm.org to get on our mailing list or with questions.
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Summer Camps, 4901 Indian School Rd. NE, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-595-1515; Email: aramirez@ymcacnm.org; Website: ymcacnm.org; Camp Contact: Ty McNary, School-Age Childcare Director. YMCA Summer Camps are designed to keep your child active and safe. Character development plays a big role in our camps. Respect, responsibility, honesty, caring, and faith are values used on a daily basis. You can rest assured that your child will be in a safe and nurturing environment that offers a different activity for him/her to participate in every hour of the day. Sign up today for the following YMCA camps: Day Camp, ages 5-12. With 6 locations in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, our curriculum is based on weekly themes and includes arts & humanities, health, wellness & fitness, literacy, STEAM, character development, service-learning, and social competence & conflict resolution. Specialty Camps, ages 6-12. Fit & Fun, Archery, Yoga, Art, Top Chef, Outdoor Adventure, Performing Arts, Coding, Kids Gone Crafty. Athletic Performance Camp, ages 10-16. Improve overall strength, conditioning, speed, agility–includes stretching, yoga, and nutrition education. Youth Sports Camps, ages 613. These one week camps include Basketball, Volleyball and Soccer.
1st Class Learning Center, 5111 Homestead Circle NW, Abq, NM 87120. Phone: 505-898-5702; Email: 1stclasslearningcenter@gmail.com; Website: 1stclasslearningcenter.com; Contact: Leann C. Gordinier, Owner/Director. We are now enrolling! We have affordable prices and available discounts. No state tax. We accept ECECD. Ages 6 Weeks To School Age. Stop by to have a tour of the center. Open Monday-Friday, 6:30am-6pm. Our Mission Statement: To provide a learning environment that is safe, enjoyable, interesting and peaceful for all children, their families and community. Philosophy: We believe each child develops according to age and capacity, having the freedom to develop physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually without any pressure. We also believe children learn best when rules and limits are clear and consistent. Most importantly, we believe that children learn best by staff members who create an atmosphere that is loving, warm, caring and friendly by which all children feel accepted, safe, and a part of 1st Class Learning Center.
Abq Childcare Summer Program, 10111 Constitution Ave NE, Abq, NM 87112. Phone: 505-299-0633; Email: natalie@abqchildcare.com; Website: abqchildcare.com; Camp Contact: Shelly Gutierrez, Director. ABQ Childcare has 4 convient locations. We serve kids ages 6 weeks-12 years. We have NM Free Pre-k for ages 3-5. Four free meals daily for all kids! Daily Summer Program field trips for ages 5-12, Monday-Friday. Albuquerque The Magazine's Best of the City Daycare 2022.
Albuquerque Academy’s Think Summer; 6400 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Abq, NM 87109. Phone: 505-858-8811; Email: summer_mail@aa.edu; Website: aa.edu/community/think-academy/think-summer; Camp Contact: Joe Coleman, Director. Think Summer @ Albuquerque Academy provides families with a wide variety of experiences for children of all ages to have fun, socialize and be challenged June 5 - July 14, 2023. Register your kids for a summer of adventure beginning February 22 at aa.edu/thinksummer.
Enrollment is now open for Santa Fe Playhouse’s three-week pre-professional Shakespeare and Audition Intensive for ages 12-17
Industry professionals will coach students on audition materials, participate in an audition before a professional panel, and join a production of Shakespeare’s As You Like It from concept to public presentation. Students receive a digital headshot taken by a professional photographer
Albuquerque Museum School, 2000 Mountain Rd. NW, Abq, NM 87104. Phone: 505-764-6515; Email: ebecker@cabq.gov; Website: albuquerquemuseum.org; Camp Contact: Elizabeth Becker, Curator of Education. Make the Museum your classroom! Weeklong classes for ages 6-10. Morning or afternoon sessions in June and July. $100 per week.
Archaeology Summer Camp, ‘Want To Be A Junior Archaeologist?’ 11776 Hwy 337 (Museum behind the Ranger Station), Tijeras, NM 87059. Phone: 505385-6218, 915-329-3479, 505-281-3304. Email: pmichel9@comcast.net; Website: friendsoftijeraspueblo.org/home. Camp Contact: Paula Michel, Board Director, Education and Volunteer Coordinator. Sponsored by Friends of Tijeras Pueblo and the Cibola National Forest. Spend a week outdoors with professional and avocational archaeologists learning excavation and survey methods, local history, and how to record sites and artifacts. June 26-30 (9am - noon) Ages: 9-13 (parents welcome to attend with your child) Suggested Donation: $100, limited to 20 students, closes on June 5. Please contact: Paula Michel 505-385-6218, Greg Busse 915-329-3479, or the Sandia Ranger District 505-281-3304.
Ballet Repertory Theatre of New Mexico BRT's Academy, 6913 Natalie Ave NE, Abq, NM 87110, Phone: 505-888-1054; Email: brt@brtnm.com; Website: brtnm.com; Camp Contact: Katherine Giese, Executive/Artistic Director. Ballet Repertory Theatre’s Academy has ballet, modern, and special classes offered throughout the summer. Monthly tuition ranges from $50-$78 for one class per week. Please email brt@brtnm.com if you are interested and check our website www.brtnm.com for more information.
Bates Taekwondo, 2820 Richmond Blvd NE, Abq, NM 87107, Phone: 505-985-9091; Email: batestkd@gmail.com; Website: batespremiertkd.com; Camp Contact: Master Chee Bates. Taekwondo & fitness classes for ages 3-adult, no contracts, unlimited classes
Be Greater Than Average Steam: Expedition Summer Camps, 4311 Sara Rd., Ste 106, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Phone: 505-715-7732; Email: melissasolecki@gmail.com; Website: BeGreaterThanAverage.org; Camp Contact: Shelly Gruenig, CEO. Join us this summer for a STEAM Expedition! We will be exploring everything from 3D printing and engineering to stop motion animation and robotics. We have classes for students ages 6-18 across the Greater Albuquerque area including the Balloon Museum, Electric Playhouse, Explora and our center in Rio Rancho. Explore More this Summer!
Bosque School Summer, 4000 Bosque School Rd. NW, Abq, NM 87120. Phone: 505-898-6388; Email: bosqueschool@bosqueschool.org; Website: bosqueschool.org/bosque-summer; Camp Contact: Phoebe Cooper, Summer Program Coordinator. Discover why Bosque Summer has been chosen as the best summer camp in Albuquerque for five years in a row by voters in the Albuquerque Journal Readers’ Choice Awards! With Bosque Summer, your child can build their own adventure with the flexibility of our weeklong, half-day and full-day programs for students entering grades K–12. Our diverse selection of courses is thoughtfully designed to spark your child’s curiosity and encourage them to explore new interests. Whether you seek academic enrichment, creative adventures, skill development, meaningful movement, or just plain fun, Bosque Summer will keep your child active, engaged and excited about learning.
Camp Invention, Various locations throughout New Mexico, Phone: 800-9684332; Email: campinvention@invent.org; Website: invent.org/local; Camp Contact: Sabreena Riley - Customer Relations Department. Spark your child’s curiosity and creativity with our all-new Camp Invention® program, Wonder! Campers in grades K-6 will collaborate with friends to take on fun, hands-on STEM challenges. From building a mini skate park to launching a pop-up shop to transforming a robot into a stuffie, each experience adds up to an imaginationstretching, confidence-boosting summer. Visit invent.org/local to secure your spot! Use promo code SUM25 by 3/30 to save $25. Dates: various weeks throughout the summer.
Congregation Albert ECC Outdoor Classroom Summer Camp, 3800 Louisiana Blvd. NE, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-883-0306; Email: ecc@congregationalbert.org; Website: congregationalbert.shulcloud.com; Camp Contact: Dale Cooperman, Early Childhood Director. Our Outdoor Classroom Summer Camp for ages 2-7 brings learning outside! Explore and discover environmental themes
through science, art and literacy. Garden, play, explore and discover with old and new friends in the warm New Mexico sun. Let’s play outside, while we explore "Our Big, Beautiful World” and learn about ourselves, our families, our community and our world. Includes pools and water play, too! Session I: June 5–June 30, Session 2: July 3–July 28. Hours: 9am–1pm or 9am–3pm. Three or Five day options available. $50 non-refundable registration/materials fee per child, per session. Call or check our website to learn more about our camp and our 5 Star FOCUS pre-school and kindergarten. Come learn, play and grow with us! WE joyfully welcome all faiths and all families. Bring lunch and snack. Ask about our sibling discount
Cottonwood Montessori School’s “Summers Should Be Spent in the Country!” 3896 Corrales Rd., Corrales, NM 87048. Phone: 505-897-8375; Email: j.martin@cottonwoodschool.org; Website: cottonwoodschool.org; Camp Contact: Julianna Martin, Principal. This summer’s offerings are a mix of our most popular activities such as Drama, Art, Music, Cooking, Literature, Oceanography and Sports! We invite you to join us this summer for covid safe, joyful learning and creative expression through dynamic adventures in hands-on learning for children ages 2-12. Your children will have the opportunity to explore exciting learning environments enhanced by a culturally rich curriculum which involve both physical, social and creative challenges. Our elementary summer programs will include sports and visiting artists which will showcase our adventures. Your children will be engaged in activities with our masterful teaching staff that will foster confidence, independence and positive peer interactions while leaving them feeling enriched and entertained like never before. Learning was never this fun! (no camp the week of July 3) Schedule and Fees per weekly camp: 8:3011:30 costs $225; 8:30-3 costs $260; 7-6 costs $300. Note: some camps may require a supply fee. *Bring A Sack Lunch and Water Bottle.
Dance Theatre Southwest, 3805 Academy Parkway South NE, Abq, NM 87109. Phone: 505296-9465; Email:
dancetheatresouthwest@gmail.com; Website: dtsw.com; Contact: Patricia Dickinson Wells. All ages. We provide summer classes to everyone interested in building better dance skills over the summer months! Looking For An Alternative? Look no further! Advanced/Intermediate levels of ongoing 6 weeks of classes, Young Dancers Intensives, and Kidz Dance Kamps. Three distinctly different programs for dancers of all ages: 1) 6 weeks of evening and weekend ongoing summer classes for Advanced/Intermediate levels and adults includes Classical Ballet, Pointe, Modern/Contemporary, Jazz, and Pilates. 2) Young Dancers Workshop for ages 8-14 includes Classical Ballet, Pointe/Pre-Pointe, Modern/Contemporary, Jazz, Hip-Hop and Pilates. 3) Two weeks of fun Kidz Kamps for ages 3-7 with different themes each week in June/July. Find us on Facebook and Instagram!
Explora Summer Camps, 1701 Mountain Rd., Abq, NM 87104. Phone: 505-6006072; Email: reservations@explora.us; Website: explora.us/summer-camps-2023. Camp Contact: Tara Henderson, thenderson@explora.us. Camps start June 5. Registration open now. Join us for investigation, discovery, and hands-on summer fun! Explora offers a variety of weeklong summer camps that inspire PreK12th grade learners to get excited about science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). Campers get engaged and keep their brain cells buzzing by exploring STEAM topics in materials-rich and creative environments. Financial assistance available by contacting reservations@explora.us. Each weeklong, half-day camp costs $150/$170 non-members. All day camp options available with supervised lunchtime.
Harwood Art Center’s Summer Art Camp, 1114 7th St. NW, Abq, NM 87102. Phone: 505-242-6367; Email: artcamp@harwoodartcenter.org. Website: harwoodartcenter.org/summer-art-camp; Camp Contact: Ruby Rodriguez, Arts Education Coordinator. Summer Art Camp offers multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural experiences for youth in grades 1-9. Since 1996, Harwood’s summer programing has fostered creativity and curiosity in young artists of all skill levels. Art Camp provides fun skill building projects as well as opportunities for both individual and collaborative creative exploration. Summer Art Camp runs over four two-week sessions throughout June 5 through July 28 with full and half day options for students.
HOPE Christian School’s HOPE Engage, 6721 Palomas Ave. NE, Abq, NM 87109. Phone: 505-918-7101; Email: summerprograms@hcsnm.org; Website:
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HCSNM.org/summer; Ages: 1st - 9th grades. Camp Contact: Samantha Duran, Director of Summer Programs. Day Camp for rising 1st - 5th graders. Half Day Workshops for 1st - 9th graders. Academic offerings for rising 1st graders. Sports camps for all ages. All details at HCSNM.org/summer.
Huntington Learning Center, 8201 Golf Course Rd. NW, Ste. B-3, Abq, NM 87120. Phone: 505-797-3073; Contact: Sohale Mufti; Website: huntingtonhelps.com. Grades: K-12; Days/Hours: Monday to Saturday. Year after year we continue to offer children, ages 5-17, supplemental instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, study skills, phonics and related areas, as well as SAT/ACT test preparation. The positive encouragement of our staff and certified teachers combined with individualized instruction based on our diagnostic testing, is what we believe sets us apart and continues to make our program a success.
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center’s Traditional Teachings Summer Camp: Pueblo Superheroes, 2401 12th St. NW, Abq, NM 87104. Phone: 505-843-7270; Email: archavez@indianpueblo.com; Website: indianpueblo.org; Camp Contact: Arianna Chavez, Education Director. Ages: 6-9 and 10-13.The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center’s summer camp is a fun and unique experience for your child! Campers will engage in an overarching theme of superheroes that focus on historical and current Pueblo leaders. Your child will interact with two hands-on workshops each day that highlight balance, tradition, resilience and cultural expression.
Instituto Cervantes Albuquerque Spanish Summer Camp, 1701 4th St. SW, Abq, NM 87102. Phone: 505-724-4777; Email: adxabq@cervantes.es; Website: albuquerque.cervantes.es/en/cervanteskids_spanish/spanish_summer_camp_children.htm; Camp Contact: Ms. Olga Herrera, Administrative Assistant. Our Summer Camp 2023 has a duration of 6 weeks (June 19 through July 28). Our goal is to offer our students and families an educational experience of learning Spanish through communication and interactive approach.
Keshet Dance & Center for the Arts Summer Dance Camp Series, 4121 Cutler Ave. NE, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-224-9808; Email: info@keshetarts.org; Website: keshetarts.org; Camp Contact: Ana Lopes Aréchiga, Director of Programming & Engagement. Camps starting July 17, 2023, ages 4-18, multiple levels and schedules available, all abilities welcome. All camps offered on a sliding scale, to ensure unlimited, noncompetitive scholarships and access for all! Pre-registration is required. More Info: KeshetArts.org or 505-224-9808.
Learners Summer Chess Camps, 532 Adams NE, abq, NM 87108. Phone: 505681-8951; Email: victor.fs.lopez@gmail.com; Website: learnerschess.org; Camp Contact: Victor Lopez, Camp Director. Every summer, kids from all across NM come together at Learners Summer Chess Camps to rekindle friendships, make new friends, learn together, study together, challenge each other, compete, mentor each other, be mentored by Learners' Chess Coaches, experience the latest advancements in the Learners Chess curriculum and process, play Capture the Flag and Frisbee and other fun games, earn prizes including more multi-colored chess pieces for their own colored chess set, get a Learners T-shirt, and improve their thinking as chess players, thinkers, social actors, and leaders. Open to ages 6 and up, all chess skill and experience levels welcome.
Locations: Weeklong Camps (mornings, 8:30am to noon, afternoons 1pm to 4:30pm, or full days 8:30am to 4:30pm), Before and after care available. Sibling discounts available. Need-Based Scholarships Available. Central ABQ (532 Adams NE): June 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-30, July 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, 31-Aug. 4, Aug. 7-11. North VAlley (MRGCC): June 5-9. NE Heights (SY Jackson Elementary): July 17-21, 24-28. Rio Rancho (First Baptist Church): June 12-16, July 10-14. Check our website for full details.
Liz Sanchez Stables Horse Camp, 7622 Rio Grande NW, Los Ranchos, NM 87107. Phone: 505-898-1810; Website: lizsanchezstables.com; Contact: Liz Sanchez. Weekly Trot to the Top Summer Riding Camp sessions–better than ever! Sessions are Mon-Fri. Ages 7-15. Come for a week or for the summer! The first week, which starts June 5, is ‘Teen Week’ - teens only! Liz says, “It’s all about kids. They learn to be the best they can be.” Campers receive T-shirts. Thursday is Photo Day. Campers get a Photo and Video virtual album as a history of their horse riding. Graduate certificates are passed out. Kids can give the horses a bubble bath! Group & private riding lessons available year round for all ages
Learn how to care, groom, communicate & ride. English & Western style available. Also bareback for balance. Riders progress at own pace and are placed according to skill level. All credit cards accepted. “We are the farm where people dream and horses fly.” Always COVID-compliant.
LSG & Associates Inc. Summer Therapy Program, 10320 Cottonwood Park NW, Suite A, Abq, NM 87114. Phone: 505-366-3342; Email: info@lsg4schools.org; Website: lsg4schools.com; Camp Contact: Erin White-Canales MS CCC-SLP, Therapy Supervisor. Summer therapy sessions available at LSG! We offer speech, OT, ABA, and social groups for ALL ages. Session(s) availability runs from June 1 through July 31.Please visit our website or email us at info@lsg4schools.org for more information!
LSG & Associates Inc & Explora Museum’s Mad Scientist Camp for Neurodiverse Children, at Explora, 1701 Mountain Rd. NW, Abq, NM 87104. Phone: 505-250-5204; Email: info@lsg4schools.org; Website: lsg4schools.com; Camp Contact: Maria Merino Gomez, LSG Camp Coordinator. LSG Inc. and Explora Museum are hosting a summer "Mad Scientist" Camp four neurodiverse children ages 8-12 years of age The theme this year is all about chemistry, reactions and the periodic elements. There are two different sessions to sign up for: July 17-21 from 1-4pm or July 24-28 from 9-12pm. Cost: $175 per child or $300 for 2 children.
Magnify Dance Center, 8529 Indian School Rd. NE, Abq, NM 87112. Phone: 505-312-8371; Email: info@magnifydancecenter.com; Website: magnifydancecenter.com. Summer Dance at Magnify!! Perfect for polishing skills or for trying something new, our 4-week session keeps little ones moving & grooving! June 1 – 30, *Ballet, *Mini Movers, *Jazz, and *Mommy & Me. Registration begins on April 1 at MagnifyDanceCenter.com.
Manzano Day School Summer Discovery, 1801 Central Ave. NW, Abq, NM 87104. Phone: 505-243-6659; Website: manzanodayschool.org; The Summer Discovery program ignites joy in learning! Manzano Day School’s summer program stimulates critical and creative thinking in its participants. It is a 6-week program offering experiences with math, reading, writing, science, movement and games, music, and more! Children are guided through exploring, experimenting and problem-solving by highly qualified teachers, providing them with many opportunities to gain confidence and experience success. Manzano Day School’s educational philosophy inspires excitement for self-discovery and the development of life-long learners. The academic focus of our Summer Discovery program is to further prepare children for the grade they will be entering for the upcoming school year. Summer Discovery is open to all children ages 3 1/2 to 11 years old from the Albuquerque area. Children enrolled in the Apple Seeds program must be at least 3 ½ years old and potty-trained by March 31. Other classes are available for students rising into the first through fifth grades for the 2023-2024 school year. The 2023 summer program will be presented from June 5 – July 14. Program hours are 9am – 3pm, Monday through Friday. Before- and after-care may be available for an additional charge depending on current health orders for the State of NM and Bernalillo County and CDC guidelines during the program session.
Music on the Westside’s Music Camps Partial Days, 4020 Peggy Rd. SE, Hall M, Ste. 7, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Phone: 505-264-1269; Email: Info@musiconthewestside.com; Website: MusicOnTheWestside.com; Camp Contact: Amanda, Office Manager/COO. Ages 5-5. Partial Day Camps include Rhythms classes, Singing, Music games and art, and playing different instruments. Sure to be a fun time!
National Hispanic Cultural Center’s Arte Poquito, 1701 4th St. SW, Abq, NM 87102. Phone: 505-246-2261; Website: nhccnm.org/events; Camp Contact: Rosalia Pacheco, Education Program Manager. Arte Poquito is a free, monthly, 45-minute program for babies and toddlers ages 0 months to 4 years and their caregivers that cultivates creativity and self-expression through the exploration of Hispanic/Latine arts and culture. Participants explore the NHCC Museum, Performing Arts Center, and engage in artmaking, music, movement, dance, drama, and bilingual story time. NHCC instructors model age-appropriate arts techniques that celebrate self-expression, build vocabulary, and strengthen both fine-motor and gross-motor skills in a fun environment.
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art. history. people.
More than just an art class, students will explore and be inspired by the museum.
Youth Studios
Students, ages 6–14, choose from a
variety of art-making processes and
themes to make it a creative summer
REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 3rd
National Museum of Nuclear Science & History’s Summer Camp 2023, 601 Eubank Blvd. SE, Abq, NM 87123. Phone: 505-245-2137; Email: brobin@nuclearmuseum.org; Website: nuclearmuseum.org; Contact: Lisa Guida, Director of Education. The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is thrilled to provide weeklong, "Science is Everywhere" Summer Camps, May 30-Aug. 4. Students Pre-K through 6th grade can enroll in one, two, or all week-long camps, and they will experience exciting science and fun activities at the museum from 7:30am to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday. Please note the two camps held after Memorial Day and July 4th are 4-day camps, hosted Tuesday through Friday, that will be held at a lower fee. Five-day camps are $330 per child/per week Four-day camps are $264 per child/per week Our education team will divide camp topics into week-long camps that are multi-age collaborative camper experiences. The full-day camp programs run from 8:30am-3:30pm. Before-care is available from 7:30-8:30am and after-care from 3:30-5:30pm. There is no additional cost for before-and after-care, and they are available regardless of the camper's use. We are thrilled to offer a $5 sibling discount starting on Feb. 18, as well as a museum member discount of 10%. Please contact our Development Associate at mthomas@nuclearmuseum.org for your member discount code. For more information on our "Science is Everywhere" Summer Camps, please email our Director of Education at lguida@nuclearmuseum.org. Please note, if you register after May 13, your child may not receive a summer camp T-shirt.
NDI New Mexico at The Hiland Theater/Summer Programs, 4800 Central Ave. SE, Abq, NM 87108. Phone: 505-430-0200; Contact: Wendy Barker, Program Producer. Ages 3-18. Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Pre-Hip-Hop, Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Modern, Urban Street Dance, Musical Theater Camp, Teacher and Pre-professional classes & more. Register online at ndi-nm.org for details.
New Mexico Ballet Company School Classes & Workshops, 6207 Pan American Fwy NE, Abq, NM 87109. Phone: 505-659-8253, Email: anna.nmbc@gmail.com; Website: newmexicoballetcompany.com; Camp Contact: Anna Bridge, NMBC Artistic & School Director. New Mexico Ballet Company School provides affordable dance classes year-round for ages 3 and up. We offer a variety of styles including creative movement, pre-ballet, classical ballet technique, pointe, jazz, lyrical, tap, hip hop and more. Our professional faculty are ready to encourage, challenge and inspire the budding artist in every student. From improving physical fitness to gaining confidence and self-awareness, dancing is a creative and physical outlet with endless benefits for students of all ages. Join an ongoing class (weekday afternoons, evenings and Saturday mornings) or check out one of our upcoming daytime workshops in July 2023. Your first trial class is FREE! Registration fee: $30 per family. Tuition rates start at $50–$65 per month for introductory classes. Register today at newmexicoballetcompany.com/registration-2 or call 505-659-8523 for more information.
New Mexico Jazz Workshop’s Creative Arts Camp, at Public Academy for Performing Arts, 11800 Princess Jeanne Ave. NE and Albuquerque School of Excellence, 13201 Lomas Blvd. NE, Abq, NM. Phone: 505-255-9798, ext. 1; Email: mara@nmjazz.org; Website: nmjazz.org; Camp Contact: Mara Starr-Newman. Ages: kids entering grades 1-6. A popular and engaging arts-based day camp that includes pre-assigned morning classes (by age) that are developed to give each camper a balance of music, art, drama and movement. Afternoon classes are mixed ages and include electives where campers can focus on different areas of interest. The classes range from high-energy to quiet and calm with each highly qualified instructor bringing a unique and skilled approach. A final performance for family and friends is held on the last Friday of camp to show off new skills. Session 1: June 5-16 @ Albuquerque School of Excellence Session.
2: June 19-30 @ Public Academy for Performing Arts. 9am-3pm.
New Mexico Jazz Workshop’s Jazz Camp, at Public Academy for Performing Arts, 11800 Princess Jeanne Ave. NE, Abq, NM 87112. Phone: 505-255-9798; Email: mara@nmjazz.org; Website: nmjazz.org; Camp Contact: Mara Starr-Newman, Education Coordinator. Ages: 12-18. Build your jazz playing & improvisation skills in a supportive, engaging environment! To be eligible, you need a minimum of 1 year experience playing an instrument, and proficiency with scales (or keeping rhythm if you are a percussionist). Previous experience playing jazz is not required. Hone your skills & confidence in soloing and small combo work. This program is taught by professional musicians, the program also includes guest clinicians and speakers. Classes divided by skill level.
New Mexico Young Actors Summer Theater Workshops, Uptown Church, 1613 Arizona St. NE, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-821-8055; Email: info@nmyoungactors.org; Website: nmyoungactors.org; Camp Contact: Rachel Ribeiro, Executive Director. Learn the basics of stage acting with emphasis on movement, improv and character development in our Summer Drama I class! Dive into Shakespeare with no fear in our First Annual NMYA Shakespeare Summer Fest! Classes June 5-June 29, Mon-Thurs; 1-3pm and 3:30-5:30pm. For youth ages 9 to 19. For more info and registration, go to www.nmyoungactors.org.
Nose to Toes Summer Yoga & Art Camps, 1918 Washington St. NE, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-414-0801; Email: nosetotoesyoga@gmail.com; Website: Face Book Nose to Toes Yoga; Contact: Liz Fitzgerald, Studio Owner and Instructor. Summer Yoga and Art Camp runs Monday-Friday from 9am to noon for ages 48 (June 5-9 and June 12-16) and 1pm to 4pm for ages 9-13 (June 19-23 and June 26-30). Cost: $215/week. We teach fun poses, breathing practices and cool arts & crafts. We also offer small group and private classes. Request brochure at 505414-0801 or nosetotoesyoga@gmail.com. Making Yoga Accessible for all!
Opera Unlimited Summer Opera Day Camp, 10704 Paseo Del Norte NE, Abq, NM 87144. Phone: 505-690-5535; Email: choffman9@comcast.net; Website: opera-unlimited.com; Camp Contact: Cy Hoffman, Co-director. Kids ages 5 to 18 perform a fully staged and costumed operetta, Gilbert and Sullivan's Mikado. There will be a meet-and-greet mid-May. The camp will run weekday afternoons from 1 to 4pm, June 5 – July 6, with performances July 7 and 8 in the evening. Tuition runs $100 per student for the entire camp, with a 10% reduction for families with more than one student. We can work around absences of up to a week due to conflicting family plans.
Painted Iguana Art Classes, 142 Big Horn Ridge Ct. NE, Abq, NM 87122. Phone: 505-720-1906 Email: paintediguana@gmail.com; Website: paintediguana.com; Contact: Theresa Hall, Artist & Educator. Paint parties designed just for kids! Bring out the Van Gogh when children go to the studio. Foster a love of art in your child & fill your home with acrylic creations this summer. Choose from up to THREE sessions/paintings during the months of June & July. Each session lasts two weeks. Students attend ONCE a week during these two weeks. Each class is two hours long. Choose to attend Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday OR Thursday. Afternoon class times for busy summer families - 3-5pm. All supplies are furnished - brushes, acrylic paint, & canvas. Students receive instruction on brush use, color mixing, & sketching. Which all new paintings will you choose? Session I - Ice Cream, You Scream, Session II - Fantastic Fireworks, Session III - Turtle Time. Call for new session dates & painting details, or check the website. Cost: $65 (tax included) per session. Always customized & encouraging art instruction for each artist ages 6-16. Come see why art is the adventure children never want to end!
SpringStone Montessori School, 7940 Carmel Avenue NE, Abq, NM 87122. Phone: 505-587-5192; Email: Hello@springstonekids.com; Website: springstonekids.com; Camp Contact: Dylan Abbott, Enrollment Coordinator. SpringStone Montessori Schools is nationally accredited; Ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. Mon-Fri, 6:30am to 6pm; 4 Locations: University, Paradise Hills, NE Heights, Rio Rancho. SpringStone Montessori School is not a typical preschool, daycare or childcare center. SpringStone is an early learning, private school utilizing the Montessori Method as its curriculum. We believe that children will learn best by exploring their natural curiosities at their own pace. The learning is hands-on and interactive. The emphasis is on our children becoming whole, balanced and healthy individuals.
SummerPrep, 532 Osuna Road NE, Abq, NM 87008. Phone: 505-338-3045; Email: summerprep@sandiaprep.org; Website: summerprep.org; Camp Contact: Director of SummerPrep - Melissa Adams. Better Than Ever! SummerPrep, Sandia Prep's summer program, runs from June 5 - July 14 for students from any school in grades Pre-K through high school. New this year: Three 2-week sessions, plus more than 100 classes! New and expanded offerings include the wildly popular Minecraft trilogy, swimming at Fish Factory, Black Box Theater, fencing, architectural endeavors, stage combat, Kids Cook!, freestyle dance and so much more. SummerPrep offers a truly customized experience – and an opportunity to learn new skills or build on existing talents in a safe and supportive environment. View classes and register at summerprep.org.
Tutor-Me, 5528 Eubank NE, Ste. 6, Abq, NM 87111. Phone: 505-307-4170; Contact: Sandra Akkad, Founder. Web site: mytutorme.com. Register now for summer classes! Covid-safe Environment. Ongoing online tutoring. Focusing on K-12. Homework Help. Tutor-Me is a premier learning center that offers a hands-on approach when helping students. We stimulate & motivate while enriching and helping our students. Tutor-Me provides a safe, conducive, and nurturing environment. We offer classes in all Math, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Phonics, English, Science, standardized testing, PSAT, ACT, SAT and more. We also have classes in Spanish, French and Arabic. We offer a free trial. Check us out on Facebook at facebook.com/mytutorme.
UNM Children's Campus 2023 Summer Camp, 1210 University Blvd. NE, Abq, NM. 87102. Phone: 505-435-0153; Email: unmccenrollment@unm.edu; Website: childcare.unm.edu. Camp Contact: Sean Placencio, Events Coordinator, 505-2773365 or unmccenrollment@unm.edu. Two-week School-Age and Middle School Summer Camp Sessions daily from 8 am - 5:30 pm. All meals included. FREE summer camp gear with registration.
YMCA of Central New Mexico Summer Camps, 4901 Indian School Rd. NE, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-595-1515; Email: aramirez@ymcacnm.org; Website: ymcacnm.org; Camp Contact: Ty McNary, School-Age Childcare Director. YMCA Summer Camps are designed to keep your child active and safe throughout the summer. Character development plays a big role in our camps. Respect, responsibility, honesty, caring, and faith are values used on a daily basis with our campers. You can rest assured that your child will be in a safe and nurturing environment that offers a different activity for him/her to participate in every hour of the day. Sign up today for the following YMCA camps: Day Camp, ages 512. With 6 locations in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, our curriculum is based on weekly themes and includes arts & humanities, health, wellness & fitness, literacy, STEAM, character development, service-learning, and social competence & conflict resolution. Specialty Camps, ages 6-12. Fit & Fun, Archery, Yoga, Art, Top Chef, Outdoor Adventure, Performing Arts, Coding, Kids Gone Crafty. Athletic Performance Camp, ages 10-16. Improve overall strength, conditioning, speed, agility–includes stretching, yoga, and nutrition education. Youth Sports Camps, ages 6-13. These one week camps include Basketball, Volleyball and Soccer.
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