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What’s In This Issue For You! March/April 2020

Vol. 29 No. 2

REGULAR FEATURES

STORIES & SPECIAL FEATURES

Speaking of Kids pg 20

Studying The Holocaust pg 8

Young Scientist pg 21

Albuquerque 8th-Graders Visit Auschwitz

Albuquerque Kids! Calendar pg 23

Wildlife West Nature Park pg 12

Santa Fe Kids! Calendar pg 30

Born of Love, Shaped by Small Hands

Kids’ Crossword pg 33

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Let’s Read! pg 34

Santa Fe, Albuquerque Area Libraries Offer Helpful Online Services for Kids, Parents

Cover Story Under the guidance of Placitas Elementary Art Teacher Patti Jordan-Ball, 3rd Grade students at Placitas Elementary created an “Under the Sea” mural. The mural was part of a student art show at the Placitas Public Library titled “Colorful Collaborations.” Students first painted all sorts of designs and textures on watercolor paper. This paper was used to cut out and create the underwater creatures and plant life. Students then mounted their sea creations onto a watery background that also was painted by the students. The students enjoyed working together to make this beautiful mural. The girls in the class were especially excited to add their unique “purrmaids,” otherwise known as cat mermaids.

Class Members: Eric Ale, Caeden Baros, Azalea Bukonis, Zoey Chavez, We Colwell, Keanu Coriz, Malekai Donovan, Lilliana Garcia, Ailey Gray, Cora Hay, Tyler Holcomb, Eve Houston, Maya Levene, Elena Martinez, Marleigh McGlone, Maddalyn Moore, Joseph O’Hanlon, Elijah Rinaldi, Chamberlain Thayer, Briana Trujillo, Liliana Trujillo.

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Studying The Holocaust

Albuquerque 8th-Graders Visit Auschwitz

By DIANE JOY SCHMIDT (Reprinted with permission from The New Mexico Jewish Link, Winter 2019) There is a school in Albuquerque that studies The Holocaust, the World War II genocide of European Jews, and sends its eighth graders on a two-week field trip to Poland. They visit a concentration camp and the Polin Museum of the History of Polish Jews, built on the site of the Warsaw Ghetto, and other cultural sites and museums. This is The Montessori Elementary & Middle School, a free public charter school.

The school participates in an exchange program with a Montessori school in Poland, whose families host the American students, and which

Students from The Montessori Elementary & Middle School listen to a guided tour of Auschwitz Concentration Camp in Poland. Photo by Stan Albrycht.

in turn sends a group of its students to New Mexico in the fall. The voluntary trip to Poland costs each student $2,500, and they raise money throughout the year with craft and bake sales. About 25 students went in 2019.

Three eighth graders, Aiden, Alyssa and Jaycee, who are preparing to go to Poland this year, along with two alumni who already went, Sophia, a high school freshman and Mikeala, a sophomore, talked about what they have been studying in preparation for their trip, and why.

Administrator Stan Albrycht and math teacher Alissa Sanchez have led the trips for the last six years, and language arts teacher, Amanda Hagerty, who this year joined them, brought the students together to share what they have been learning.

The students demonstrated an adult-level maturity of character, thought and openness during the discussion. They were present, forthright and articulate. They made a positive impression on this visitor, an impression that lingered for days and that revitalized her sense of hope for the future of humanity.

One student, Aiden, explained why the school is studying genocide – that one of the cornerstones of the school is peace-building – and that they have been learning about genocide “so that it never happens again.” In sixth and seventh grades, the students visit the Holocaust and Intolerance Museum of New Mexico in Albuquerque. One display, The Six Stages of Genocide, made a particular impression on Aiden, as its first stage was simply “bias.”

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Auschwitz barracks. Photo by Stan Albrycht.

Jaycee explained that in school, they don’t only study the Holocaust, they also learn about genocides in Rwanda, Armenia, and New Mexico.

They visit the Navajo Nation Museum in Window Rock, Ariz., where Jaycee said she was impressed seeing the large historic photographic panel devoted to The Long Walk. Beginning in 1884, thousands of Navajo people died when they were marched in winter over 400 miles to Bosque Redondo, near Portales, where the survivors were imprisoned and starved for four years. The students also read a story in seventh grade, The Last Snake Runner by Kimberley Griffiths Little, about when the conquistadors decimated the Acoma people.

A 2018 study that surveyed 1,350 Americans found that 22 percent of Millennials are unaware or unsure of what the Holocaust is. (http://www.claimscon.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/HolocaustKnowledge-Awareness-Study_Executive-Summary-2018.pdf) “This is a result of the sad trend of today’s students not being taught about the Holocaust,” said Victor Raigoza, board president of the Holocaust and Intolerance Museum. “We would like to help achieve the goal of making the history of the Holocaust part of our state’s mandatory curriculum. The goal of the museum is to reach out to students using different methods to teach about the effects of hate and intolerance.”

This year, the students read The Sunflower: On the Possibilities and Limits of Forgiveness, a true story by Holocaust survivor Simon Wiesenthal. When the New Mexico Jewish Federation learned about the Montessori school’s program, it allocated funds to pay the entry fee for the students to visit Auschwitz Concentration Camp and purchased copies of The Sunflower for the school.

Students said that reading The Sunflower made them think about what they would have done in Wiesenthal’s place. As a young man, he was in the Lemberg Concentration Camp working in a labor detail at an army hospital when a nurse brought him before an Nazi S.S. officer who was dying and who had asked to talk to a Jew. He wanted a Jew to forgive him. The officer was haunted by a crime he had participated in when a building filled with 300 Jewish people was set on fire. As the people tried to escape, he shot them. Wiesenthal left the officer to die without saying anything. He thought about it for many years, and whether he had done the right thing.

Jaycee described how Wiesenthal later visited the S.S. officer’s mother, but chose not to tell her what her son had done so as not to change her image of him. The mother didn’t know how her son had changed, how he had joined the Hitler youth and become a Nazi. The students agreed with both of Wiesenthal’s choices.

One reason the students would not have forgiven the guard – as Aiden pointed out – was because the S.S. officer did not seem to have changed. He asked for just any Jew to confess to and who would forgive him, as if they were all the same.

Jaycee said this told the students that the S.S. officer really didn’t understand what he had done and was just seeking to be absolved of his guilt. “I don’t think I could forgive him. He thought of Jews as one, not as individuals,” Jayce said.

The story is followed in the book with essays by more than 50 individuals of different faiths and backgrounds, some well-known, like the continued on page 10

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Dalai Lama and Primo Levi, and others not known at all, former guards and prisoners. They address the question of whether to forgive or not with varied responses and reasons. After reading the book, the students made sunflowers and wrote some of the key responses on the petals.

Jaycee recounted how the Dalai Lama said, “Forgive but never forget.”

The school has a “peace table.”

When students have a conflict, they sit at the table and work on a resolution.

Jaycee explained that, a person should say, “I feel this,” rather than “You did so-andso.” She said the genocide studies have helped her in that work.

Students record their thoughts on paper petals after readLanguage arts ing The Sunflower. Photo by Diane Joy Schmidt. teacher Hagerty said she learned about The Sunflower during a course that the TOLI organization (The Olga Lengyel Institute for Holocaust Studies and Human Rights) offers to teachers in the United States and Europe. “Teaching the Holocaust for Social Justice: The New Mexico Summer Satellite for Educators,” will be held June 15-19, 2020 in Albuquerque. More information is available at toli.us.

Doing her own research, Hagerty found a video online by Eva Kors, who with her twin sister was subjected to the horrifying, evil experiments carried out at Auschwitz by Dr. Josef Mengele. She barely survived. Kors chose in later life to forgive her torturers. She has spoken

publicly about her decision, which remains controversial.

The students discussed how they understood her choice. Alyssa said that it wasn’t easy, it took many years and it required deep inner work so she could be freer of the experience. Alyssa was impressed by what Kors said, that it was a choice she herself could make, whereas as a child victim, Kors had no power over what was done to her. “I felt it was really hard for her to forgive and I would like to be able to be that way,” Alyssa said. She felt it showed a lot of strength of character.

The students agreed it would be much harder to forgive someone who denied their actions.

Sophia, who visited the Stutthof Concentration Camp with her class last spring, said, “It changed the way I think about history.” Instead of just studying facts “that seemed to have happened oh, so long ago, you could actually feel some of the sadness, so you really felt the impact of it all.” Sophia was also struck by what remained at the concentration camp, knowing all that had passed there before. She felt the school’s curriculum had well prepared her for the trip, and she has continued to read more about World War II on her own.

Mikeala said that nothing could prepare her for the reality of being at a concentration camp and the profound experience of seeing the place and the exhibits there. Her class had visited Auschwitz, where she was struck by seeing the suitcase of Otto Frank, the father of Anne Frank.

Today when she hears news, she thinks, “Oh, this is happening. I think deeper, what is their life, how bad it really is, how much pain.” She said

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Students visit a Montessori school in Warsaw. Photo by Stan Albrycht.

it makes her ask, “How can we make things better?” Both students, now in high school, feel they have a greater awareness and understanding of world history than others at their schools.

During the trip the students keep daily journals. Immediately after visiting the concentration camp, they spent time with a theater troupe that incorporates therapeutic activities. The students joined with Group Próg as they sang and danced to Gypsy music. The activity helped integrate emotions after the shock of the visit, Albrycht said. Parents are not allowed on the trip, as their presence would interfere with the students’ experiential learning, he said.

In a statement of purpose about reading The Sunflower, Hagerty explained, “Students will contemplate the events that happened throughout the Holocaust and their impacts on individuals and the world; discuss their thoughts about forgiveness and what it means to forgive those who have done something that many would say is unforgivable; do close reading of high level text that has content that is difficult to comprehend. . . and participate in multiple Socratic discussions.”

The students demonstrated that they succeeded in fulfilling this and more. They are seeing its relevance in current events.

If you would like to donate to the upcoming trip to Poland in May, send a check with a note that the donation is for the trip to: The Montessori Elementary and Middle School, Attn: Stan Albrycht, Business Manager, 1730 Montano Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107.

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Wildlife West Nature Park Born of Love, Shaped by Small Hands

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Few people get to turn their passion into a thriving experience. Even fewer get to boast that their venture was made for children by children.

But this is precisely Roger Alink's achievement: The Wildlife West Nature Park in Edgewood, which was wrought through hard work, sacrifice and a community vision that blossomed to embrace all generations.

Alink, a former high school shop teacher and licensed contractor, found himself a single father of two young teenagers in the late ‘80s, with little money and few work options. With true pioneering spirit, he decided to take a gamble, and combine his loves – working with kids, wildlife and education. After discussing the idea with his kids, Brian and Emily, he began the venture with two raccoons saved from the wild – named Ricky and Roberta – and a deer named Wilbur acquired from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. Together, father and children bought some land and began building the nature center.

“We moved five times that year,” Alink said. “I worked odd construction jobs while gathering recycled materials to use for the park – lumber and concrete. We had to get wells drilled and laid down utility lines by

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There's plenty to see at the rescue habitat. The young people painted murals in a donated refurbished train car. Visitors also can view restoration projects, educational exhibits and more than 20 species of rescued animals. Tristan August, 14, recently visited from Albuquerque. He said he liked to read the details about the displays and then share them with his little sister Nadia, 11. “I loved the wolf hybrids, how they howled for attention and that you could actually touch them a bit,” Tristan said.

“The cats were so pretty, but not as Roger Alink with a whitetailed fawn. social. And the elk was fun to watch but I wouldn't want to be at the end of its horns.” Nadia recalled the wild cats: “Tru and Zia were really cute! The birds that threw their necks backwards were funny,” she said.

The center cares for mountain lions, a bear, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, porcupine, raptors, a Golden Eagle, skunk, coyote, bobcats, turtles and many others that roam freely in large, hand-made habitats. Baby Dasher, a white-tailed deer, is the newest addition to the center. He was just eight weeks old when he arrived in July and is now mature enough to be viewed in a large habitat near other deer and elk. “He is so cute and loves people since he was raised by the Park volunteer feeders,” said Alink, who received Dasher from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. Most of Alink’s animals come from the department after they are injured or stranded in the wild and become too tame for release. Others are from zoos.

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If you have children, chances are you’ve visited your local public library for anything from checking out books to going to a story time to checking out a museum pass, or signing up for a summer reading program.

And while you may know the ins and outs of monthly or special onetime events, you might not have considered the online services available for any library card holder.

Both the Albuquerque and Santa Fe public library systems offer A student works on STEM programming at a branch of the a wide range Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Library system. Courtesy photo. of helpful and entertaining resources for cardholders. Below are some that are especially useful for children and adults.

Albuquerque (abqlibrary.org) Information courtesy of Ben Ridout, Area Manager, Central and Unser Library and the Albuquerque Library website.

There are online resources for children of all ages, including Kids’ Corner and Teen Zone, as well as for teachers and parents/guardians. While there are far too many to include in this article, below are some of the more surprising highlights: • Access to more than 40,000 eBooks, 16,000 eAudiobooks, hundreds of eVideos, music and even graphic novels through Overdrive and hoopla, two eBook services you can download for free that allow you to view this continued on page 16

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There are online resources for children, teens, teachers and parents/guardians. Some highlights are listed below: • Access to digital movies, music, ebooks and magazines using hoopla and freegal, two applications you can download for free to use this content.

• Homework help with access to multiple databases for writing reports or exploring personal interests. These databases include Encyclopedia Britannica, Newsbank and Gale. Homework help also includes a live online tutor for students from kindergarten through college.

• A space for teenagers to submit online recommendations of books they’ve read to be published on the library website, blog, or Facebook page.

• A foreign language database where you can learn 36 different languages including English and Spanish. There is also a separate language database for children to learn eight foreign languages.

• Access to the calendar for all branch locations.

In the “About Us” section of the website are frequently asked questions as well as contact informations.

If you haven’t yet explored your library’s website, spend some time looking around – both the Albuquerque and Santa Fe systems are navigable through a mobile device or computer. Your local library is a wonderful place to learn, inspire and entertain, not only in person but also online.

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• Access to 153 different databases covering a huge range of subjects for specialized research projects or general information (from the home screen go to Research > eResources and Databases).

• A foreign language database where you can learn 135 languages, including American Sign Language (ASL) for 120 languages.

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• A Teen Topics section in the Teen Zone that covers information about preparing for Driver’s Ed, college, health and safety, jobs and volunteering, and financial basics specifically for teens.

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Marlies Metodi, Jay Brotz, Olivia Hill and Patti Lentz share a dream.

They envision a community where children can safely walk to visit friends and play outdoors without worrying about cars. Where families

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can share everything from lawnmowers and laundry facilities to dinner planning and preparation chores. And where the homes are environmentally sustainable, with solar panels and water reuse.

All four are among a group of families working to create Cohousing ABQ, a 3.7-acre community in Albuquerque’s South Valley neighborhood of Vecinos del Bosque.

"We want to have an emphasis on this being a really welcoming place for families with kids," Metodi said, adding that it will be easy for parents to keep tabs on their children at the community play areas or while eating or attending events at the common house.

Plans are for 27 net-zero energy homes clustered around shared spaces, including a communal garden with an orchard and greenhouse, a playground and a common house for community activities and shared meals and guest suites for residents’ visitors. Cars will be restricted to the outer perimeter of the community, and there will be voluntary car sharing and solar charging stations for electric vehicles. More than 60% of the land will be open space.

"The spaces are designed around family life," Hill said. She and the others involved hope that children from the larger neighborhood also will play there.

Homes will range from a 470 square-foot studio to a four-bedroom townhouse with prices ranging from an estimated $150,000 to the $300,000s or $400,000s. Sixteen of the homes are spoken for so far, with four of those for families with children.

However, the plan has drawn mixed reactions in the neighborhood.

Project organizers say they’ve had good responses from many residents they’ve talked to and are starting to form friendships. But the South Valley Community Alliance, which formed last year, challenged the county special use permit in district court. The alliance lost but have asked for a rehearing and vow to take the case all the way to the state Supreme Court if necessary.

“Developments like this permanently destroy viable farmland, degrade the Bosque’s unique habitat and wildlife and threaten the agrarian character of the South Valley,” said alliance board member Matt Cone. “The A-1 zoning of this parcel allows for one house per acre or three houses total.

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The approved special use permit for this 27-unit development sets a dangerous precedent that will allow developers to build at increasingly higher densities on agriculturally zoned land in the unincorporated area of Bernalillo County.”

Metodi said the land has sat fallow since the 1930s because no one wanted to buy it for farming or to build one, two or three single-family homes on it.

“Our cohousing community integrates new net-zero energy housing with social benefits, open space, wildlife habitat and agricultural revitalization and, most important, stewardship to care and maintain a healthy environment,” she said.

Albuquerque has one other cohousing community – Acequia Jardin in the North Valley – but it is geared to adults while Cohousing ABQ will be for everyone from single folks to young families to empty nesters.

“It was very clear to me I wanted to be in multigenerational cohousing,” said Lentz, a physical therapist and yoga instructor who has grandchildren in other states.

Lentz signed up as an “Explorer” in September 2018, contributing $300 to start-up costs and joining the efforts to plan the community. She also finds the project appealing for its sustainability.

“There’s something about community living that feeds a lot of my sensitivities about how we’re living on the planet,” she said.

Metodi, who grew up in a community in Austria with many similarities to cohousing, said she misses that independence for her children, 8 and 4.

With no extended family nearby, she also yearns for support with shuttling kids and the other chores of daily life.

Hill realized cohousing was right for her young family once she learned about it.

"It just clicked," she said. "A light bulb went off. Living in a community with other families made sense."

She looks forward to sharing skills, resources and time. For example, the group already includes four master gardeners who can lend their expertise to growing fruits and vegetables.

Brotz agreed.

He said that growing up in a rural single-family housing neighborhood, he always felt like something was missing. Now he wishes for a more meaningful relationship with his neighbors. When he heard about cohousing, he realized it was what he'd been looking for.

The community sounds idyllic, but it’s not for everyone.

"It's really about finding a balance between privacy and community," Metodi said.

The community governance model in which all decisions, such as how large the common house should be or how to pay for shared meals, are made by consensus is both a positive and a challenge.

The process already is bringing the families together for meetings every three weeks, and they are building community with other Cohousing ABQ’s plans now include 27 houses, down events and informal from 33, along with open space and agriculture areas. get-togethers. For example, they have created a tradition of a fall lantern walk in which the adults and children gather beforehand to craft their own lanterns.

"You can already see how the kids are getting close to each other,” Metodi said.

Cohousing ABQ is working with an architect now and hopes to begin building homes this summer.

People interested in the project can learn more at an online information session scheduled for March 12. Visit cohousingABQ.org to sign up and find out more.

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By JAMES JIMENEZ Thanks to her great tenacity – and being selected as Time magazine’s Person of the Year – we’ve all heard about the amazing activist work Swedish teen Greta Thunberg is doing to address the climate crisis. And there are the Parkland youth who, following the mass shooting at their Florida high school, channeled their profound emotions into political activism for safer schools. But the truth is, hundreds of thousands of young people across the nation put their hearts and souls into righting the wrongs of the world. Just because only a fraction of them are highlighted in the news media (and rarely are they kids of color) doesn’t mean they’re not out there every day doing community service, advocacy and organizing to make the world a better place.

New Mexico is also blessed to have its own youthful champions for change. We know because New Mexico Voices for Children has been celebrating these youth, their passion, and their hard work for nearly 30 years. And we’re currently looking to honor more this June during our annual New Mexico Kids Count conference.

Our annual Youth Spirit Awards are given to young people between the ages of 13 and 25. Two will be selected from each of the two age groups (13 to 18 and 19 to 25) to receive cash awards they can use to help further their education, their work, or as needed. More about the award and how to apply online is available on our website (nmvoices.org), so please alert the young people in your life who are dedicated volunteers, organizers or activists.

One of our favorite things about the annual awards celebration is that it gives us renewed hope for the future and a sense that the advocacy work we do will be carried on by others when we are gone. Youth from every corner of the state have been honored over the years and their work for change is as varied as they are. In recent years, we’ve had the honor to meet an Indigenous young woman who leads change in child welfare and incarceration systems through policy advocacy.

Another, a young immigrant, joined with her high school classmates to form a group to work on immigration labor rights issues, medical and education access, and emergency deportation plans for undocumented community members. Another youth worked on the preservation of his native language, and another led classes in parenting, basic skills, budgeting, human services applications, job searches and resume writing.

They work on community service and sustainability projects in their hometowns and in countries across the globe, volunteer and raise money for a wide range of direct service organizations and charities, and work with lawmakers from Santa Fe to Washington, D.C. Originally named for the young advocate Amy Biehl, the Youth Spirit Awards recognize exemplary New Mexico youth who contribute to equity, community well-being, and social justice. We hope you will join us in honoring these young adults. But first, please encourage the extraordinary youth in your life to apply for the award (applications are due April 15) whether they are your own children, your students, employees, congregants or classmates.

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What do ketchup, corn syrup, oil, water, syrup and mustard have in common? Besides being food, each is a liquid. When we think of liquids, we tend to think of water, soda or lemonade, things we would normally call drinks. But there are many fluids that we don’t normally think of as liquids, so it’s important to understand just what liquids are. There are three states of matter: solid, liquid and gas. Solids have a definite shape and gases have no shape at all. Liquids have a definite volume, but not a definite shape. Liquids are shaped by whatever container they are in.

Ketchup, corn syrup, oil, water, syrup and mustard would be a mess if it were not for their containers. Each of these is a liquid.

Liquids have particular properties and viscosity is one of them.

Viscosity is the measure of how easily particles of the same type in a fluid flow past each other. Particles, or molecules, have a force that keeps them around other molecules of the same type. This force is called cohesive force, or cohesion. Solids have a strong cohesive force that keeps molecules together.

Gases have a weak cohesive force, so molecules in gases are far apart. In a liquid, cohesive forces are strong enough to bring molecules together, but weak enough that they can slide past each other. This is what gives liquids the ability to take on the shape of their container.

The cohesive forces of liquids vary greatly, depending on the material. Fluids with high viscosity have high cohesive forces and fluids with low viscosity have weak cohesive forces. Liquids that have more resistance to flow are said to have a high viscosity, or low flow rate, and are called thick liquids. Honey, mustard and ketchup have a high viscosity and high cohesive force. When we pour ketchup from a bottle, it flows slowly down. The molecules in ketchup flow past each other as they tumble down the bottle’s neck, but not quickly, because the molecular structure of ketchup is made of many types of molecules that do not move quickly past each other. This gives ketchup a high viscosity and low flow rate.

Liquids with low viscosity move freely and have a high flow rate. These are called thin liquids. Water is a thin liquid. The cohesive forces of water are weak, because water is made of small, simple molecules that move past each other easily and quickly. Water has a weak cohesive force, low viscosity and a high flow rate.

Viscosity can be affected by certain factors. Changes in temperature affect all fluids. When honey is heated, its molecules gain energy, move further apart and have less cohesive force. This decreases viscosity and increases flow rate. If the honey is cooled, the particles lose energy, come closer together and the cohesive force becomes stronger. This leads to a decreased flow rate and increased viscosity.

Knowing a liquid’s viscosity is important. Viscosity measurements are used to determine how the material will behave in the real world. If toothpaste does not have the correct viscosity, it won’t emerge from the tube without a great deal of squeezing. Think of viscosity as a measure of fluid friction.

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March Arts and Crafts 7, ¡Vamos al Museo!, 10:30am-noon.

Art-making for all ages, families and sizes. A visit to the museum is included in this artist-led workshop inspired by the exhibit, “El Perú: Art in the Contemporary Past!” Pre-register online. Free/$5 donations encouraged, Domenici Educational Bldg, NHCC, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org.

7, 14, 21, 28, Family Art Workshop, 12:30pm. Families can create a work of art in the Museum School inspired by what they see at the museum. Included with admission, ABQ Museum, 2000 Mountain NW, 243-7255, cabq.gov.

17, Paper Quilling, 4-6pm. Roll, pinch and fold paper; learn the basics of this art form; beginner-friendly; all ages including adults. Included with admission, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 2248300, explora.us.

19, 3rd Thursdays: “Dreams Unreal,” 5-8:30pm. Music, programs and art making. Discover the exhibit “Dreams Unreal: The Genesis of the Psychedelic Rock Poster;” dance to psychedelic music with a multi-media experience inspired by the 1960s experimental film work of Jim Henson; create a psychedelic work of art; all ages. Free ($5 surcharge to enter the Henson Exhibit), ABQ Museum, 2000 Mountain NW, 764-6517, cabq.gov.

24, Paints, Shoots and Leaves, 4:305:30pm. A craft to make a colorful centerpiece tribute to the changing of the season; all ages while supplies last. Free, Central & Unser Library, 8081 Central NW, 768-4320, abqlibrary.org.

Classes & Workshops 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Kids Meditation Class, 10-11:15am. Ages 4-10 can drop into this light-hearted class to learn ways to increase patience, respect, giving and loving kindness through guided meditation and activities. Free, Kadampa Meditation Center, 142 Monroe NE, 292-5293, meditationinnewmexico.org.

1, 29, Tweens Meditation Class, 1011:30am. Ages 11+ can meditate while exploring topics and concerns that relate to their age group. Free, Kadampa Meditation Center, 142 Monroe NE, 292-5293, meditationinnewmexico.org.

22, Free Preschool Workshop: Pesach, 10am-noon. Songs, games, stories, crafts, snacks and activities. Participants take home a CD of holiday songs, a booklet for family celebrations, or access to resources for parents. Free, Congregation B’nai Israel, 4401 Indian School NE, 266-0155, bnaiisrael-nm.org.

Dance 10, Ndere Troupe, 1pm. The Ndere Troupe performs a repertoire of more than 40 authentic Ugandan dances and songs accompanied by various indigenous percussive, stringed and wind instruments. Spots limited, reservations required. N4th Arts Center, 4904 4th NW, 345-2872, vsartsnm.org.

Exhibits Ongoing, “Mechanics Alive!” An upclose look at a collection of automata, artistic mechanical sculptures and intricately hand-crafted artwork. Included with admission, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8300, explora.us.

1-31, “Design Zone.” Discover the secrets behind how video game developers, music producers, roller coaster designers and other creative problem solvers do what they do. Included with admission, National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, 601 Eubank SE, 2452137, nuclearmuseum.org.

1-31, The Jim Henson Exhibition: “Imagination Unlimited.” Explore Jim Henson’s groundbreaking work for film and tv plus his transformative impact on popular culture. Artifacts include “The Muppet Show,” “Sesame Street,” “Fraggle Rock,” “The Dark Crystal” and “Labyrinth.” See more than 20 puppets, character sketches, storyboards, scripts, photographs, film and tv clips, behind-the-scenes footage, costumes and interactive experiences.

Admission plus $5 special exhibit surcharge, ABQ Museum, 2000 Mountain NW, 243-7255, cabq.gov.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Toddler Time, 9-11am.

Explora opens an hour early for toddlers and their adults for a music jam, story time and exhibits. Included with admission, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 2248300, explora.us.

6, “Juxtapositions” Opening and Artist’s Reception, 4-7pm. Majestic landscape paintings and hand-built pottery by Ann Connely; family friendly, all ages. Free, Amapola Gallery, 205 Romero NW, 242-4311, AmapolaGallery.com.

14, Opening Day of “Tiny Titans: Dinosaur Eggs and Babies,” 9am-5pm.

Take a rare look at the life of dinosaurs through their eggs, nests and young in an interactive exhibit. Included with admission, NM Museum of Natural History & Science, 1801 Mountain NW, 841-2800, 841-2800, nmnaturalhistory.org.

21, National Quilting Day Quilt Show, 10am-2pm. Celebrate with a quilting exhibition. Included with admission, ABQ BioPark, 2501 Central NW, 848-7180, cabq.gov.

Fairs & Festivals 1, 30th Annual National Fiery Foods & Barbecue Show, 4-8pm, Fri; 11am7pm, Sat; 11am-6pm, Sun. Sample blazing BBQ to superhot salsa to mild and savory marinades and rubs, even sweet heat desserts. $15/$5 ages 7-19/free under age 7, Sandia Resort & Casino, 30 Rainbow NE, 796-7500, fieryfoodsshow.com.

8, 4th Annual Jemez Pueblo Arts and Crafts Fair, 10am-3pm. More than two dozen Pueblo artists will bring their nationally known arts & crafts to sell plus Native American music and a silent auction. Free, Congregation Albert, 3800 Louisiana NE, 259-3190, jemezartsandcrafts.com.

10, LifeROOTS 6th Annual Pi(e) Day Event, 4-7pm. Celebrate with all-youcan-eat pie samples prepared by area chefs and bakeries, beverages, demos and fundraising by throwing a pie in the face of a boss, coworker or business leader. $25/$20/free under age 5, 300 tickets available, Vara Winery, 315 Alameda NE 255-5501, liferootsnm.org.

21-22, 6th Annual Pueblo Film Fest: “Our Words. Our Wisdom.” The only film festival in the country devoted to the work of Pueblo filmmakers, actors and films that explores the Pueblo experience. Film screenings, presentations and discussions. See website for details, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th NW. 843-7270, indianpueblo.org.

21-22, 10th Annual SW Chocolate & Coffee Fest, 10am-5pm. Chocolates, coffees, gourmet foods, baking challenge, painting classes, decorating classes, science with Explora plus local wine, beer and spirits for adults. $12 online/$10 in person one-day GA; $5/ages 4-12; $18/adult weekend pass; free/under age 4, (see advertisement in this issue for coupon), $5 parking, Expo NM, 300 San Pedro NE, chocolateandcoffeefest.com.

27, Kids Free Day NM Renaissance Celtic Festival, 10am-5pm. Have fun learning, talking to the Jousting King, get a photo with Lady Knight Jouster, a mermaid, pirate or gypsy, enjoy games, music, street performers and live bands.

Free/under age 17, $10 adults/$5 parking, Expo NM, 300 San Pedro NE, 222-9700, nmrenceltfest.com.

Library Events Ongoing, Albuquerque public Libraries. Albuquerque-area libraries offer reading and storytelling activities as well as book clubs, Lego clubs, Read to the Dogs and arts and crafts programs, among others. Check abqlibrary.org, placitaslibrary.com and riorancholibraries.org for full schedule.

3, 24, Sensory-Friendly Evening, 6pm. Enjoy a sensory-friendly visit to the library with activities, quiet areas and trained staff; all ages. Free, Loma Colorado Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 891-5013, riorancholibraries.org.

12, Playdate, 10:30-11:30am. Children can connect with other children and have the opportunity to build social skills and engage in creative play with

books, toys and music. Free, Central & Unser Library, 8081 Central NW, 7684320, abqlibrary.org.

10, Discover the BioPark, 3-4:30pm.

Visit the Discovery Station and meet and interact with animal ambassasdors that could be found in the backyard; learn how they help with a backyard ecosystem and how to encourage them to move in. Animals may include praying mantis, milipedes, toads snakes or raptors. Free, Main Library, 501 Copper NW, 768-5141, abqlibrary.org.

14, Friends of the Library of Rio Rancho Book Sale, 10am-2pm. This sale involves thousands of books and proceeds help fund library programs.

Browse fiction, nonfiction, cookbooks, craft books and puzzles. Free, Loma Colorado, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 8915013, riorancholibraries.org.

17, Discover the BioPark, 10:30amnoon. Visit the Discovery Station and meet and interact with animal ambassasdors that could be found in the backyard; learn how they help with a backyard ecosystem and how to encourage them to move in. Animals may include praying mantis, milipedes, toads snakes or raptors. Free, Westgate Library, 1300 Delgado SW, 833-6984, abqlibrary.org.

28, First Annual Celtic Faire, 11am1pm. Performances, dancing, harp music, calligraphy demos, crafts for kids and Marcy Morgan's Celtic Eye photography exhibit celebrate the culture of the Celtic peoples of Britain; all ages. Free, Loma Colorado Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 891-5013, riorancholibraries.org.

Music 1, Art & Music 10th Anniversary, 3pm. Johannes Brahms: Academic Festival Overture, John Williams: Star Wars Suite, Modest Moussorgsky/Ravel: Pictures at an Exhibition; children welcome.

Free, donations accepted, Cleveland High School, 4800 Laban NE, Rio Rancho, 4337445, abqphil.org.

1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Klezmer Band & Dance Rehearsal, 2-4pm. The Nahalat Shalom Community Klezmer Band is open to musicians of all ages and levels who know the basics of their instrument.

Free, Congregation Nahalat Shalom, 3606 Rio Grande NW, 343-8227, nahalatshalom.org.

4, ENMU Saxophone Quartet, 6-7pm.

An auditioned chamber ensemble that contains four of the strongest saxophonists at Eastern NM University. Free, Lomas Tramway Library, 908 Eastridge NE, 291-6295, abqlibrary.org.

17, AMP Concerts: Ifrah Mansour, noon-1pm. Mansour is a Somali, refugee, Muslim, artist and educator. Her work interweaves poetry, puppetry, films and installations. Free, South Valley Library, 3904 Isleta NW, 877-5170, abqlibrary.org.

24, Kardemimmit, noon-1pm.

Kardemimmit is a band of four women playing the Finnish national instrument, kantele; all ages. Free, South Broadway Library, 1025 Broadway SE, 764-1742, ampconcerts.org.

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Open Houses 4 & 18, Eastern Hills Christian Academy Welcome Wednesdays, 9-11am.

Join for a tour, meet the staff and learn about the challenging curriculum and see first hand how students thrive with a low student/teacher ratio. Free, 3100 Morris NE, 294-3373, org.

School Break Camps 12-13, Explora School’s Out Camp, 9am-4pm. Educational single-day camp for grades K-5. Mar 12: become a builder and architect while experimenting with construction and destruction, strength and stability. Mar 13: explore pie and Pi: making, measuring, browning and baking; explore the science of the number Pi; test and taste theories. Pre-register/ fees on website, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8300, explora.us.

12-13, 30-Apr 3, Liz Sanchez Stables School Break Camps, 10am-3pm. Camp for ages 5-15. $90/day, 7622 Rio Grande NW, 898-1810, lizsanchezstables.com.

12-13, 30-Apr 3, Learners Chess School Break Camps, 8:30am-noon; 14:30pm or 8:30am-4:30pm. Students can learn chess, master the basics and/or take on the more advanced aspects of the game. Play chess, learn from the great grand-master games in history, solve chess puzzles and earn prizes. 12-13: Early drop off, late pick up and lunch care (for half day) available. $30 per day half day/$45 per day full day/$5 lunch hour, before & after care. Spring Break: Before and aftercare available, full day campers bring lunch (no peanuts) $145 week-long afternoon/$145 week-long morning/$245 week-long full day/$5 lunch hour, before & after care, 532 Adams NE, 369-6026, learnerschess.org.

30-Apr 3, ABQ Biopark Spring Break Camps, grades 2-6, all camps start at 8:15am. Mon, Tues: Wildlife Safari Zoo Camp. Up-close encounters with education animal ambassadors, zookeeper chats and guided tours. Wed: Spring Water Journey. Follow the course of the Rio Grande from Colorado to the ocean.

Learn about sharks, jellies, corrals, fish and sea turtles. Thursday: Spring Green Connection. Find out how plants support the web of life on Earth, visit the BUGarium, farm and garden tours plus make seed balls. Friday: Spring Outdoor Adventure. Take a trek through the bosque to experience nature, gather clues about the forest and play nature games. $50 daily/$250 week; $45 daily members/$225 week members. 848-7180, cabq.gov.

30-Apr 3, Free Spring Break Classes.

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30-Apr 3, Explora Spring Break Camps for Pre K-teens, 9am-4pm.

Activities exploring science, technology, engineering, art or math; before/after care available; pre-register to guarantee a spot. See website for fees/ info, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8300, explora.us.

30-Apr 3, Keshet Spring Break Dance Camp, 8:45am-4pm. Campers will perform short dance pieces for their friends and family at the end of the week; no dance experience needed.

Classes include ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop and improvisation; ages 614, all levels. $295, Keshet Center for the Arts, 4121 Cutler NE, 224-9808, keshetarts.org/dance/youth-camps/.

30-Apr 3, Kung Fu Spring Break Camp, 8am-noon; 12:30pm-4:30pm; 8am4:30pm. Physical activity and cultural learning with playtime, rest and snacks.

Learn and practice stretching, stances for balance and discipline, punches and blocks, safe falling and tumbling, aftercare available; ages 6-13. $175 halfdays/$275 full-day; $10 day/$35 week aftercare, Mantis Kung Fu, 10820 Comanche NE, Suite B, 702-6693, mantisabq.com.

30-Apr 3, Science is Everywhere Spring Day Camp, 9am-3:30pm, full day grades 1-7; 9-11:30am, half-day camps Pre K-age 4. Experience science in one-day sessions that include “The Fun of Physics,” “Sprint into Design,” “Prankenstein” and “Robots are Everywhere.” $70 single full day/$25 single half day, National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, 601 Eubank SE, 245-2137, nuclearmuseum.org. learnerschess.org.

31-Apr 2, Spring Break Art Camp, 911:30am. Paint, make a mosaic, mixed media wood project and have a small snack and hot chocolate; ages 6-13. $99 + $10 material fee, ABQ Canvas and Coffee, 6700 4th NW, Los Ranchos, 803-4230, abqcanvasandcoffee.com.

Science & Nature 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Family Fun Days: Read the Skies with Weather, noon5pm. Cottonwood Gulch educators provide hands-on learning stations to explore nature. Bring a picnic, get fresh air, exercise and receive a Nature Pack that includes guides, supplies and activity sheets; all ages. Free, Bachechi Open Space, 9521 Rio Grande NW, bernco.gov.

5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, Maker-inResidence, 3-5pm, Thus; noon-3pm Sat. Explore the science of sound; make a musical instrument; limited space, firstcome first-serve. Included with admission, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 2248300, explora.us.

6-31, March Madness Flower Show.

The Conservatory will be blooming, regardless of weather, with shamrocks, red and orange anthurium, firecracker flowers, multi-colored bromeliads and kangaroo paws among others. Included

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with admission, ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, 2601 Central NW, 768-2000, cabq.gov.

7, Family Program: Art & Nature Explorations, 10am-noon. Familyfriendly program exploring art and nature. Dress for adventures and messes in the gardens and grounds while creating art that reflects the environment, South Valley birds, plants and other residents; drop in any time. Free, GutiérrezHubbell House, 6029 Isleta SW, 244-0507, gutierrezhubbelhouse.org.

8, Frontiers for Young Minds at Explora, 2:30-3:30pm. A project for ages 8-15 who are curious about science.

Learn about editing neuroscience articles and doing research. No previous knowledge of neuroscience required, pre-registration required. Free, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8300, explora.us.

14, Celebrate Pi Day, 1-4pm. Enjoy activities about this infinite and constant number with a liquid nitrogen demo at 1:59pm. Included with admission, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8300, explora.us.

28, Meet a Scientist, noon-3pm. Drop in, meet local scientists and learn about their work through a demo or activity.

Included with admission, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8300, explora.us.

28, Raised Bed Gardening and Composting Class, 9:30am-noon. This class will cover set-up, soil, irrigation, mulching and sheet composting for soil fertility in a raised bed; all ages. Free, Open Space Visitor’s Center, 6500 Coors NW, 897-8831, cabq.gov.

Sports 6, 7, 13, 15, 20, 21, NM Ice Wolves Hockey, 7 & 7:30pm, see website. Watch some of the best 17-21-year-old athletes in NM compete in the sport of ice hockey. Following the game, skate with the players and meet the team; all ages. $10$25 includes admission and skating with players, Outpost Ice Arenas, 9530 Tramway NE, 856-7595, nmicewolves.com.

7, The Harlem Globetrotters, 4pm.

The roster showcases athletes including Big Easy Lofton, Ant Atkinson, Hi-Lite Bruton, Hammer Harrison, Thunder Law, Bull Bullard, Firefly Fisher and, Cheese Chisholm – plus female stars TNT Lister, Torch George and Hoops Green. $29+, Santa Ana Star Center, 891-7300, 3001 Civic Center Cir NE, Rio Rancho, santaanastarcenter.com.

13-15, Monster Jam, 6:30pm, Fri & Sat; 1pm, Sat & Sun. Get access to see the trucks up close, take photos, meet the drivers and get their autographs. $22+, Tingley Coliseum, Expo NM, 300 San Pedro NE, 222-9700, exponm.com.

20-22, USA BMX Spring Nationals, 58pm, Fri; 11:30am-3pm, Sat; 8am-1pm, Sun. Watch some of the fastest riders from around the US. World qualifier Fri, national event Sat & Sun; balance bike race for ages under 6 Sat. Free for spectators/$10 parking, Duke City BMX, 1011 Buena Vista SE, 890-1269, dukecitybmx.org.

Stage 1, Niyaz: The Fourth Light Project, 7:30pm. This immersive, multi-sensory show combines live music and dance with interactive technologies and projection/body mapping techniques that respond to sound and movement in real time. Guided by the poetry of Sufi poets with traditional Middle Eastern folk songs. $12-$32, ABQ Journal Theatre, NHCC, 724-4771, 1701 4th SW, nhccnm.org.

6-29, Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” various times. The classic story of Belle and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. $25/$23/$21/$17 under age 13, ABQ Little Theatre, 1701 4th SW, 7244771, nhccnm.org.

27-28, “Cinderella,” 7:30-9:30pm. A not-so-perfect love story about a girl in love with a prince, a prince that is in love with himself. $21/$23, North 4th Theater, 701 Osuna NE, Suite 1200, 250-1433, vsarts.org.

Also of Interest 1, Sensory-Friendly Jump at Trampoline Arena, 9-10am. Sensory-friendly jump time with low light, lowered sound and a decompression room for anyone who needs it. $8 adults/$5 siblings/free sensitive jumper, one care taker, Fallout Trampoline Arena, 10000 Coors Byp, NW, 738-3915, falloutjump.com.

4, 11, 18, 25, Volunteer Orientation for Meals on Wheels (MOW), 34:15pm. Volunteering with MOW is family friendly, rewarding and fun. Spend a couple of hours one day a week and make a difference t0 those in need. Free, Meals on Wheels Offices, 5901 Harper NE, 823-8060, mow-nm.org.

7, The Children’s Hour Radio Show Broadcast Live From Outpost, 9am.

This radio show is broadcast live on KUNM-FM 89.9 and more than 20 public radio stations. On this live family show, meet the kids who have mastered the Rubik’s Cube and learn their secrets; all ages. Free, Outpost Performance Space, 210 Yale NE, 268-0044, outpostspace.org.

7, The Oddities & Curiosities Expo, 11am-6pm. Vendors, dealers, artists and small businesses from across the US showcase all things weird: clothing, artwork and skulls/bones, among others. $20/$10/free under age 13, Expo NM, 300 San Pedro NE, 222-9700, exponm.com.

14, Herreros: The Spanish History of Blacksmiths, 1-4pm. A local blacksmith skilled in traditional methods describes some of the early iron manufacturing and blacksmithing practices that were used in NM. Free, Casa San Ysidro, 973 Old Church, Corrales, 898-3915, cabq.gov.

21, A Celebration of “Labyrinth,” 14pm. View Jim Henson’s film plus an intro and Q&A with a Henson puppeteer.

Movie and activities free included with admission/$5 additional surcharge for the Jim Henson Exhibit, ABQ Museum, 2000 Mountain NW, 764-6517, cabq.gov.

Albuquerque Area Kids! Calendar Calendar Just for Teens 3, Teen Manga Club, 4pm. Join a teenled manga club to talk about books being read, art and whatever else comes up; try a different genre each month. Free, Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, 291-6260, abqlibrary.org.

4, 11, 18, 25, Teen After Hours: Music Inspires, 4-6pm. Teens will work to explore the connection between emotions, color, line and composition. Special guest and editor of Zephyr Magazine will work with students to pair their artwork with graphic design elements to create a rock poster. $75, ABQ Museum, 2000 Mountain NW, 764-6515, cabq.gov.

6, Teen Science Café, 5:30-7pm. Informal teen-friendly presentations and activities with local scientists, engineers and other professionals including handson demos, activities and local career connections. Free, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8300, explora.us.

7, Teen Book Trailer Contest Awards Gala, 10:30am-noon. Dress in your fanciest attire, walk the red carpet and cheer on the winners; all ages. Free, Main Library, 501 Copper NW, 768-5141, abqlibrary.org.

9, Teen Book Talk, 6-7pm. Enjoy a book discussion, craft or project and vote for upcoming reading themes; ages 13-18. Free, Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, 857-8321, abqlibrary.org.

11, Role-Playing Games for Teens, 3:30-5:30pm. Test luck and strategic skills while creating characters and working your way through imagined worlds; ages 13-19. Free, Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, 291-6260, abqlibrary.org.

24, Anime Club, 6-7pm. Watch Anime, talk about favorite manga and learn about Japanese culture; ages 13+. Free, Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, 857-8321, abqlibrary.org.

27, Roust the House Teen Performance Night, 7:30pm. Local teen bands and soloists from punk rock to classical piano to singer-songwriters, hip-hoppers and spoken words artists perform; all ages. $3, Outpost Performance Space, 210 Yale NE, 268-0044, outpostspace.org.

Especially for Parents 5, ¡HAH! Happy Arte Hour 2020, with Micaela Seidel, 6-8pm. Adults are invited for artistic fun including collage in a relaxed social setting that includes snacks, refreshments and beer & wine for sale. Free/$5 donations encouraged, Domenici Education Bldg, NHCC, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org.

5, Science on Tap at O’Niell’s Pub in Nob Hill, 5:30-7pm. A science talk sponsored by UNM, Explora and the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History.

For presenter and topic, call 505-224-8391 or visit scienceontapnm.blogspot.com.

Free, O’Niell’s Pub, 4310 Central SE. 11, Autism Moms’ Meet Up, 6:30-8pm.

Chat with others on the same journey.

Free, Il Vicino’s, 11225 Montgomery NE, 332-0306, nmautismsociety.org.

12, Parenting Grieving Children, Ann Buck LPCC, 6pm. Adults will come

away with strategies to help stay tuned into their children’s feelings, identify grief reactions and develop strategies for managing children’s more challenging behaviors; call to register. Free, Children’s Grief Center, 3001 Trellis NW, 3230478, chidrensgrief.org.

14, NM Parents of Multiples Spring Garage Sale Fundraiser, 7:30am.

Thousands of gently-used baby, kids and teen items at a fraction of the price.

Teen corner with clothes, books and accessories. $1 (cash only)/free under 4, Grace Church, 6901 San Antonio NE, facebook.com/NMPOMgaragesale.

19, Autism Dad’s Meet Up, 6-7:30pm.

Meet and chat with others on the same journey; open to any dad, grandpa, selfadvocate, uncle or cousin. La Reforma Brewery, 8100 San Mateo NE, 332-0306, nmautismsociety.org.

20, Adult Night: Bee Friendly, 710pm. Dig into the science of pollination, plants, preservation, what and when to plant; exhibits open. Food and coffee for sale; ages 18+; non-alcohol event. $7$10/free members, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8300, explora.us.

21-22, Spring Consignment Event, 9am-4pm, Sat; 2:30-5:30pm, Sun. Thousands of gently used maternity, baby and kids items; many items 50% off on Sun. $1, Berean Baptist Church, 3800 Eubank NE, 550-3422, MommysMarkets.com.

April Arts and Crafts 4, ¡Vamos al Museo!, 10:30am-noon. A morning of art-making for all ages, families and sizes. A visit to the museum is included in this artist-led workshop; preregister online. Free/$5 donations encouraged, Domenici Educational Bldg, NHCC, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org.

16, 3rd Thursdays, 5-8:30pm. Enjoy music, fun programs and art making for all ages. Free, ABQ Museum, 2000 Mountain NW, 764-6517, cabq.gov.

22, DIY Biodegradable Seed Starter Extravaganza, 1:30-2:30pm. Make biodegradable seed starters with egg cartons, newspapers, toilet and paper towel rolls. Free, Central & Unser Library, 8081 Central NW, 768-4320, abqlibrary.org.

22, Earth Day Robot Friends, 4:305:30pm. Up-cycle tin cans, old hardware and various electronic and computer parts to make pet robots; help reduce refuse and take home a new friend. Free, Central & Unser Library, 8081 Central NW, 768-4320, abqlibrary.org.

22, No Sew Upcycled T-Shirt Bags, 4:30-5:30pm. Registration required if need a T-shirt provided, or bring your own shirt that will be cut up; ideal ages 10+; must be accompanied by an adult.

Free, Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, 291-6260, abqlibrary.org.

22, Earth Day Party, 3-5pm. Crafts and refreshments. Free, Rudolfo Anaya Library, 7704 2nd NW, 897-8823, abqlibrary.org.

Classes & Workshops 4, 11, 18, 25, Family Art Workshop, 12:30pm. Families can create a work of art in the Museum School inspired by what they see at the Museum. Included with admission, ABQ Museum, 2000 Mountain NW, 243-7255, cabq.gov.

5, 12, 19, 26, Kids Meditation Class, 10-11:15am. Ages 4-10 can drop into this class to learn ways to increase patience, respect, giving and kindness through guided meditation and activities. Free, Kadampa Meditation Center, 142 Monroe NE, 292-5293, meditationinnewmexico.org.

5, 26, Tweens Meditation Class, 1011:30am. Ages 11+ can meditate while exploring topics and concerns that relate to their age group. Free, Kadampa Meditation Center, 142 Monroe NE, 292-5293, meditationinnewmexico.org.

Dance 24-25, The 14th Annual KP3 Spring Concert, 7pm. “20/20 Vision: The concert” celebrates the 14th year of the PreProfessional Program (KP3) and the new heights the dancers reach. This showcase is a culmination of new work by students in ballet, contemporary, jazz and hiphop. $6-$10, Keshet Center for the Arts, 4121 Cutler NE, 224-9808, KeshetArts.org.

Exhibits 1-19, The Jim Henson Exhibition: “Imagination Unlimited.” Explore Jim Henson’s groundbreaking work for film television and his transformative impact on pop culture. See description listed in March exhibits. Admission plus $5 surcharge, ABQ Museum, 2000 Mountain NW, 243-7255, cabq.gov.

1-26, “Design Zone.” Discover the secrets behind how video game developers, music producers, roller coaster designers and other creative problem solvers do what they do. Included with admission, National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, 601 Eubank SE, 2452137, nuclearmuseum.org.

6, 13, 20, 27, Toddler Time, 9-11am.

Explora opens an hour early for toddlers and their adults for a music jam, story time and exhibits. Included with admission, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 2248300, explora.us.

12, Sensory-Friendly Hours at Explora, 10am-noon. In partnership with NM Autism Society, these hours are for visitors who prefer a less sensorystimulating visit. Included with admission, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 2248300, explora.us.

Fairs & Festivals 4, Fiestas de Albuquerque, noon5pm. Celebrate ABQ’s birthday and enjoy the history and traditions of the city with children's activities, live artist demos, local food and shopping, plus live enter-

tainment. Free, Old Town Plaza, 200 N Plaza NW, cabq.gov.

20-26, 41st Annual American Indian Week. Cultural Native dances several times each day, workshops led by Native art experts each afternoon and artists offering authentic handcrafted work for sale. Included with admission, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th NW, 843-7270, indianpueblo.org.

23-25, 37th Annual World Celebration Gathering of Nations Pow Wow. More than 800 artists, crafters and traders will place their wares on display and for sale; everyone welcome to see Pow Wow dancing and hear songs with more than 3,000 indigenous/Native American/Indian dancers and singers representing more than 500 tribes from Canada and US. $15/$19/$42, Tingley Coliseum, 300 San Pedro NE, 836-2810, gatheringofnations.com.

25, ABQ Renaissance Fair, 10am-5pm.

The Lords and Ladies of ABQ will find all of the faire favorites including The Tavern, Commoners' Food Court, Children's Realm, Artisan Village, Living History and live entertainment; all ages. $10/$5 ages 4-12/free 3 and under, Balloon Museum, 9201 Balloon Museum NE, 768-6020, balloonmuseum.com.

25, Art Along the Rio Grande, 10am3pm. Art, nature, music culture and food.

Gutierrez-Hubbell House, 6029 Isleta SW, 244-0507, gutierrezhubbelhouse.org.

25, Children’s Bilingual Book Festival, 9am-5pm. Grades K-6 children’s books in Spanish and English, and Native languages and English with kids activities, author readings, a book fair, workshops for teachers and parents, storytelling and entertainment. Free, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, nhccbookfest.com.

25, Children’s Seed Festival, 10am2pm. Education stations with activities like: “What Is a Seed?,” “Roots and Shoots,” “Flower Power” and “Mystery Seed;” face painting, veggie painting and a group plant mural. Included with admission, ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, 2601 Central NW, 768-2000, cabq.gov.

Library Events Ongoing, Día de Los Niños Events, various dates & times. Children receive free books, enjoy story times or crafts during this celebration of children, families and reading emphasizing the importance of literacy for children. Various library locations, see abqlibrary.org.

9, Playdate, 10:30-11:30am. Children can connect while receiving the opportunity to build social skills and engage in creative and play with books, toys & music.

Free, Central & Unser Library, 6901 Barstow NE, 857-8321, abqlibrary.org.

22, Special Earth Day ECRR Preschool Storytime, 10:30-11:30am. Ages 3-5 can build literary skills through stories and crafts. Free, Central & Unser Library, 8081 Central NW, 768-4320, abqlibrary.org.

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Free, Congregation Nahalat Shalom, 3606 Rio Grande NW, 343-8227, nahalatshalom.org.

26, Youth Symphony, Junior Band, Prepatory String Orchestra, Youth Orchestra Concert, various times. See website for details. Popejoy Hall, 203 Cornell NE, 277-3824, aysmusic.org/events.

Open Houses 2, Hope Christian School Open House, 8:30am. Students are admitted of any race, color and national or ethnic origin to this non-denominational pre through high school; RSVP on website.

Free, 8005 Louisiana NE, 821.2513, HCSNM.org.

8, Eastern Hills Christian Academy Welcome Wednesdays, 9-11am. Join for a tour, meet staff and learn about the challenging curriculum; see first hand how students thrive with a low student/ teacher ratio. Free, 3100 Morris NE, 2943373, easternhillschristianacademy.org.

School Break Camps 10, Liz Sanchez Stables School Break Camp, 10am-3pm. Camp for ages 5-15. $90/day, 7622 Rio Grande NW, 898-1810, lizsanchezstables.com.

10, School’s Out Camp: Farm To Table, 9am-4pm. Explore agriculture and create transitions from farm to table; pre-registration, fees on website, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8300, explora.us.

10, Sensory-Friendly Camp: “Brick

By Brick, 9am-2pm. Ages 4-12 explore various materials and designs to construct different types of structures; preregister, details on website. Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8300, explora.us 10, Learners Chess Camp, 8:30amnoon; 1-4:30pm; 8:30am-4:30pm. Players can brush up on chess skills, hang out with other players, play chess and work on chess puzzles. Before and aftercare available. $30 half day/$45 full day/$5 lunch hour, before & after care, Learners Chess, 532 Adams NE, 369-6026, learnerschess.org.

Science & Nature 1, Animal Myths Discovery Day, 10am-2pm. Learn the truth about common animal myths with hands-on discovery stations. Included with admission, ABQ BioPark Zoo, 903 10th SW, 764-6214, cabq.gov.

4, Annual Fishing Derby, 6:45am4pm. The Central Pond will be stocked with over 5,000 rainbow trout, including 200 tagged fish. Catch one of the tagged trout to win a prize. Fishing licenses are

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4, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 19, Maker-in-Residence, 3-5pm, Thus; noon-3pm Sat. Explore the science of sound; make a musical instrument; limited space, firstcome first-serve. Included with admission, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 2248300, explora.us.

4, 11, 18, The Great Ape-ril, 10am2pm. Special events that will celebrate great apes with hands-on discovery stations, crafts and a keeper chat at 11am.

Included with admission, ABQ BioPark Zoo, 903 10th SW, 764-6214, cabq.gov.

5, 6-11, Math Month EGGstravaganza, noon-6pm, Sun; 10am-6pm, Mon-Sat. Children can find eggs containing a math puzzle and treat; one egg per visitor.

Included with admission, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8300, explora.us.

5, 12, 19, 26, Family Fun Days: Watery Wetland Wonders, noon5pm. Cottonwood Gulch educators provide hands-on learning stations to explore nature’s wonders. Bring a picnic, get fresh air, exercise and receive a Nature Pack that includes guides, handson supplies and activity sheets; all ages.

Free, Bachechi Open Space, 9521 Rio Grande NW, bernco.gov.

18, Earth Day Activity, 1-4pm. Celebrate Earth Day with an activity for children and adults. See website for details.

Included with admission, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8300, explora.us.

18-19, Half-Price Weekend, 9am. Visit the Zoo or Aquarium and Botanical Garden for half-price admission. cabq.gov.

19, Frontiers for Young Minds at Explora, 2:30-3:30pm. Ages 8-15 interested in science and writing can join this ongoing journal review project that enables young people and scientists to work together. No knowledge of neuroscience required. Free, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8300, explora.us.

25, World Penguin Day, 10am-2pm.

The BioPark is home to macaroni, king and gentoo penguins; learn about them as well as the other 14 penguin species through hands-on discovery stations.

Included with admission, ABQ BioPark Zoo, 903 10th SW, 764-6214, cabq.gov.

Sports 18, Ellen Reavis Race for Autism, 10am-noon. Race, walk, join festivities and support autism awareness acceptance and understanding at this 5K race.

Specialized Family Services is partnering in this event and will be hosting a KiteFest. $10-$30, Balloon Fiesta Field, 4401 Alameda NE, raceentry.com.

Stage 4-5, 10-11, “Wizard of Oz,” 7pm Sat & Fri; 2pm, Sun & Sat. Based on the children's book, this ballet performed by Ballet Repertory Theatre springs to life with elaborate sets, choreography and costumes. $17-$25, KiMo Theatre, 423 Central NW, 768-3544, kimotickets.com.

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18-19, “Mary Poppins Jr,” 2pm. Presented by NM Young Actors, enjoy this classic award-winning Broadway musical. $10-$12, KiMo Theatre, 423 Central NW, 821-8055, NMYoungActors.org.

Just for Teens 5, Teen Manga Club, 4pm. Join for a teen-led manga club to talk about books being read, art and whatever else comes up; try a different genre each month.

Free, Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, 291-6260, abqlibrary.org.

6, College Knowledge: Youniversity Utopia: Finding the Right School for You, 6:30-7:30pm. Learn how to build a college list aimed towards fit, acceptance, financial aid, and discover the number one mistake students make in deciding where to apply. Free, Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, 857-8321, abqlibrary.org.

8, Role-Playing Games for Teens, 3:30-5:30pm. Test luck and strategic skills while creating characters and work your way through imagined worlds; ages 13-19.

Free, Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, 291-6260, abqlibrary.org.

13, Teen Book Talk, 6-7pm. A book discussion, craft or project and vote for upcoming reading themes; ages 13-18.

Free, Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, 857-8321, abqlibrary.org.

24, Roust the House Teen Performance Night, 7:30pm. Local teen bands and soloists from punk rock to classical piano to singer-songwriters, hip-hoppers and spoken words artists perform; all ages. $3, Outpost Performance Space, 210 Yale NE, 268-0044, outpostspace.org.

25, Teen Volunteer Orientation, 24pm. Teens learn about the natural environment and spend time making a difference through volunteering; open to ages 14+. Free, ABQ BioPark Zoo Colores Education Building, 903 10th SW, 764-6214, cabq.gov.

For Teachers 25, Free Workshop for Educators on Making and Tinkering, 9am-noon.

Gain skills and experience in integrating engineering with art and design through the practice of making; pre-registration required. Free, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8300, explora.us.

Also of Interest 5, Corrales Winter Market, 11am-1pm.

Locally grown food, local musicians and produce. Free, 4001 Corrales, 898-7927, corralesgrowersmarket.com.

8, 15, 22, 29, Volunteer Orientation for Meals on Wheels (MOW), 34:15pm. Volunteering with MOW is family friendly, rewarding and fun. Spend a couple of hours one day a week and make a difference to those in need. Free, Meals on Wheels Offices, 5901 Harper NE, 823-8060, mow-nm,org.

9, Community Seder, 6:30-9:30pm.

The community Seder on the second

night of Passover (Pesach) includes Food, company, friendship, a Kosher-ForPassover Vegetarian potluck, music, dancing and prayers. See website for guidelines for potluck. Free, Congregation Nahalat Shalom, 3606 Rio Grande NW, 343-8227, nahalatshalom.org.

9, Dealing with Difficult Emotions Family Workshop, 6pm. Some emotions grievers (especially children) experience can be overwhelming. This familyfriendly workshop will help address anger, guilt and regret by exploring avenues to safe expression; call to register. Free, Children’s Grief Center, 3001 Trells NW, 323-0478, childrensgrief.org.

11, Easter Egg Hunt 2020, 10am12:30pm. The Town of Edgewood Police Dept host a family event full of food and egg hunting. Edgewood Soccer Complex, 95 NM 344, Edgewood, 281-5717, edgewoodchambernm.com.

11, Traditions of the Santero: Bulto Making Techniques, 1-4pm. Sculptures of saints and other religious figures were an integral part of the Spanish colonization of the Americas. Listen to a discussion with objects from the Museum’s collection. Free, Casa San Ysidro, 973 Old Church, Corrales, 898-3915, cabq.gov.

26, Free Preschool Workshop: Shabbat, 10am-noon. Songs, games, stories, crafts, snacks and outdoor activities.

Participants can take home a CD of holiday songs, a booklet for their own family celebrations, or access to resources for their parents. Free, Congregation B’nai Israel, 4401 Indian School NE, 266-0155, bnaiisrael-nm.org.

Especially for Parents 2, ¡HAH! Happy Arte Hour 2020, with Kenny Chavez, 6-8pm. Adults are invited for artistic fun including recycled metal art in a relaxed social setting that includes snacks, refreshments and beer & wine for sale. Free/$5 donations encouraged, Domenici Education Bldg, NHCC, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org.

2, Science on Tap at O’Niell’s Pub in Nob Hill, 5:30-7pm. A free science talk sponsored by UNM, Explora, and the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History. More info, call 505-224-8391 or visit scienceontapnm.blogspot.com.

O’Niell’s Pub, 4310 Central SE, 255-6782.

4, Early Literacy Workshop for Parents and Caregivers, 10-10:30am. Help “Every Child Ready to Read” with this interactive 30-minute workshop; learn how to use talking, singing, reading, writing and playing to prepare children to age 5 for reading. Free, Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, 291-6260, abqlibrary.org.

25, Bates Premier Taekwondo Parents’ Night Out, 5-9pm. Drop the kids off and enjoy a night in or out while they are entertained with laser tag, Nerf gun wars, a movie and pizza; ages 2-15. $20/$10 siblings, Bates Premier Taekwondo, 3880 Menaul NE, 985-9091, batespremiertkd.com.

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New Mexico Young Actors (Est. 1979) Spring 2020 Production of: Music and Lyrics by Richard Sherman and Robert Sherman Book by Julian Fellowes New songs and additional music and lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe

Co-created by Cameron Mackintosh Based on the stories

by P. L. Travers and the Walt Disney film Directed by Paul Bower Choreography by Michelle Eiland

KiMo Theatre School Group Performances April 15 @ 10:00 a.m.

April 16 & 17 @ 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Admission: $6.00 School Reservations: 821-8055 Public Performances: April 18 & 19 @ 2:00 p.m.

Admission: Adults, $12.00; Children 12 and under, $10.00 Tickets: 768-3544, or www.kimotickets.com www.nmyoungactors.org info@nmyoungactors.org

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Santa Fe Area Kids! Calendar Calendar Our calendar is as accurate as possible, but times, places & dates of events can change, so be sure to call ahead. To have your events listed for free in our next calendar, fill out our calendar form at newmexico-kids.com, or send date, time, place, cost, description of activity, sponsoring organization and contact phone to kids@newmexico-kids.com.

The deadline is Apr 15 for listings in May/Jun. Calendar listings are not guaranteed because of space limitations. All phone numbers have a 505 area code unless otherwise noted.

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Exhibits

Arts & Crafts 1, Family Mornings at Folk Art: “Let’s Make Music,” 11am-12:30pm. An all ages program featuring story time, hands-on art activity and explorations in the galleries. Free NM residents, Museum of International Folk Art, 706 Camino Lejo, On Museum Hill, 476-1200, internationalfolkart.org.

6, 13, 20, 27, Fine Art Friday, 2-4pm.

Explorations into the arts with special guests and hands-on activities. Included with admission, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.

17, School Age Craft, 3:30-4:30pm. Ages 6 to 12 can have fun creating. Free, Southside Branch, 6599 Jaguar Dr, 9552820, santafelibrary.org.

18, Santa Fe Family Program: Spring Break, 1-4pm. Hands-on art activities and an engaging scavenger hunt throughout the museum galleries. Ages 4-12 and their grown ups are invited to learn, create and have fun. Free, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, 217 Johnson, 946-1000, okeeffemuseum.org.

18, School Age Craft, 3:30-4:30pm. Ages 6 to 12 can have fun creating. Free, Main Library, 145 Washington, 955-6781, santafelibrary.org.

19, School Age Craft, 3:30-4:30pm. Ages 6 to 12 can have fun creating. Free, Oliver La Farge Branch, 1730 Llano, 955-4862, santafelibrary.org.

21, Santa Fe Family Program: Springtime Fun with Crafts, 9:3011:30am. Join this mixed-media workshop and participate in a variety of crafts to take home; ages 4-12 and their grown ups are invited to learn, create and have fun.

Free, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, 217 Johnson, 217 Johnson St, 946-1000, okeeffemuseum.org.

31, Folk Art Afternoons, 3:30-4:30pm.

Ages 6 to 12 can learn about folk art with hands on-art making. Free, Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr, 955-2820, santafelibrary.org.

Dance 5-8, Tree of Life: Arbol de la Vida,

by Compañia Chuscales & Mina Fajardo, 7pm. Illuminating tree of life through flamenco. $30/$25/$15 under age 11, Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie, 424-

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7-8, Junior Showcase in Big Book Adventure, 2-3pm & 4-5pm. See favorite children’s books brought to life by young Dance Barn students ages 5-12. This presentation is intended to lift spirits, warm hearts and leave viewers dancing. $10/$15, The Dance Barns, 1140 Alto, 9837646, ndi-nm.org.

15, Rhythm of Fire 2020, 2pm. A family-friendly dance event presented by Belisama Irish Dance featuring young dancers from Los Alamos and Santa Fe with live music from Maria Jones. $15/$20, James A. Little Theater, 1060 Cerrillos, 670-2152, belisamairishdance.com.

4, 11, 18, 25, Wee Wednesdays, 911am. Toddlers and parents can enjoy a morning of discovery and play while the museum opens an hour early for toddlerfocused exploration, activities and story time. Included with admission, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.

5, 12, 19, 26, Thursdays are Yours, 46:30pm. Community access is encouraged with free admission for ages 17 and under. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.

20, Sensory Friendly Friday with NM Autism Society, 5:30-7:30pm. A morning for those with sensory needs featuring low lighting and a relaxed environment. Included with admission, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.

Library Events Ongoing, Santa Fe Area Public Libraries. Santa Fe area libraries offer several ongoing reading and storytelling activities including Spanish and bilingual events as well as chess clubs and other activities. Check santafelibrary.org and vglibrary.org for full schedules.

20, Pysanky: Ukranian Egg Design Workshop for Families, 2:30-4:30pm.

Children must be 6 years or older, ages 6-9 must be accompanied by an adult; registration begins Mar 6; supplies provided. Southside Library, Free, 6599 Jaguar Dr, 955-2820, santafelibrary.org.

31, Folk Art Afternoon at the Library, 3:30-4:30pm. Learn about folk art and cultures from around the world through hands-on-art making; children must be accompanied by adult. Free, Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr, 9552820, santafelibrary.org.

Music 7, Prodigies: A Million Dreams, 7:30pm. Three young musical prodigies come together to perform: Santa Fe’s pianist Kayden Kelly, vocalist Angelica Hale from Atlanta and violinist Karolina Protsenko from Los Angeles. This event is presented by Gardenia Jungle Entertainment, a group that prioritizes chari-

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table giving that makes it possible for students to explore music. $29/$34/$39/$47, Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco, 984-8759, lensic.org.

Open Houses 7, Little Earth School Open House, 10am-noon. Parents are invited to visit classrooms and meet teachers. For 41 years the school has provided a successful program for preschool though elementary. Children learn through an integrated, developmentally appropriate and experimental curriculum including art, music, Spanish, yoga, environmental and multicultural studies. Free, 321 W Zia, 988-1968, LittleEarthSchool.org.

5, Camino de Paz Montessori Secondary School & Farm Open House for High School, 5-7pm. A school where life and learning are connected and academics relate to the real world, where teens are respected as members of a harmonious, working community.

Free, SF Farmers Market Pavilion, Railyard, caminodepaz.net.

10, Santa Fe Waldorf School Visitor Morning, 8:30-10:30am. An opportunity for parents to visit classrooms, view student work and meet with staff and faculty. Visit the early childhood building, subject classes, middle school, and high school. Free, Santa Fe Waldorf School, 26 Puesta del Sol, 467-6431, santafewaldorf.org.

29, Camino de Paz Montessori Secondary School & Farm Open House for Middle School, 1-3pm. A school where life and learning are connected and academics relate to the real world, where teens are respected as members of a harmonious, working community.

Free, Santa Cruz Farm, SF Farmer’s Market, caminodepaz.net.

School Break Camps 16-20, A “Star Wars” Inspired Exploration: Return of the ArtBots STEM Spring Break Camp, 9:30am3:30pm. Students ages 6-12 will craft a light saber, design a Jedi cloak and engineer a droid that draws; extended care available. Register online, $285/week, limited scholarships, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.

16-20, Spring Break Camp at Randall Davey Audubon Center, 9am-3pm.

Nature-based games and activities that encourage an understanding, appreciation and love of nature through handson science exploration and outdoor fun; extended care available. $250, Randall Davey Audubon Center, 1800 Upper Canyon, 983-4609, nm.audubon.org/camp-programs.

16-20, Wise Fool Spring Break Camp, 9am-3:30pm. For youth who want to learn to fly on the trapeze, walk on stilts, find their inner clown and tumble their way into fun. $285 (tuition assistance available), Wise Fool, 1131 Siler, suite B, 992-2588, wisefoolnm.org.

16-20, Genoveva Chavez Spring Break Day Camps, 7:30am-5:30pm & 8:30am-noon. Full-day camp with swimming, ice skating, court sports, arts and crafts and outdoor recreation; half-day basketball camp includes instruction on skills, drills and fundamentals; combo camp is basketball camp then joins the full-day camp. Ages 6-12, see website for list of things to bring. $65/$145/$175, Genoveva Chavez Community Center, 3221 Rodeo, 395-0781, chavezcenter.com.

Science & Nature 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Meet Cornelius and Friends, 3-4pm. Say “Hi” to the beloved corn snake, Cornelius. Watch him eat his weekly dinner. Included with admission, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.

5, 12, 19, 26, Seeds and Sprouts, 10:30am-12:30pm. Hands-on gardening & nature craft projects in the Earthworks Garden, weather permitting. Included with admission, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.

6, 13, Garden Sprouts Pre-K Activities, 10am. An outdoor classroom for a hands-on program for 3-5 year olds and caregivers. Listen to a book and participate in interactive nature and garden related activities. Designed for ages 3-5, but all welcome with an adult. Free, Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, 4719103, santafebotanicalgarden.org.

10, Science After School, 3:30-4:30pm.

Ages 6-12 can have fun with science.

Free, Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr, 955-2820, santafelibrary.org.

11, Science After School, 3:30-4:30pm.

Ages 6-12 can have fun with science.

Free, Main Library, 145 Washington, 9556781, santafelibrary.org.

12, Science After School, 3:30-4:30pm.

Ages 6-12 can have fun with science.

Free, Oliver La Farge Branch, 1730 Llano, 955-4862, santafelibrary.org.

19, Community Day at the Garden, 10am-4pm. Free to NM residents and students. Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, 471-9103, santafebotanicalgarden.org.

Storytelling & Books 5, Fun with Firefighters, 11am-noon.

Children are welcome to enjoy a story time and interact with the Santa Fe Fire Department. The firefighters read some of their favorite books in the snack room then take everyone out to see their firetruck. Santa Fe Childrens Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.

27, Family Fun Night: Dr. Seuss, 5:307:30pm. A family evening for the whole family; all ages. Included with admission, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.

Santa Fe Area Kids! Calendar Calendar Just For Teens Youth Volunteers Randall Davey Audubon Camps . Youth volunteer positions are available for teenagers, 1318 years old. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and are due by Apr 17. nm.audubon.org, 983-4609.

Also of Interest Ongoing, Santa Fe Markets. Santa Fe has multiple farmers and artisans markets year round. Check websites for schedules: santafefarmersmarket.com, santafeartistsmarket.com, railyardsantafe.com.

2, Teatro Paraguas and Santa Fe Poetry Trails present Open Mic Night, 6pm. All styles, all ages welcome.

Donations accepted, Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie, 424-1601, teatroparaguas.org.

8, Poetry Out Loud, 1-3pm. A program that encourages the nation’s youth to learn about poetry through memorization and recitation; open to the public, NM Museum of Art, 107 W Palace Ave, 476-5072, nmartmuseum.org.

10, Jewish Kids Club: Purim Celebration, 3:30-5:15pm. A Chance to learn Hebrew, Jewish songs, art, cooking and other activities. Santa Fe Jewish Center, Chabad, 509 Camino De Los Marquez #4, 983-2000, santafejcc.com.

14, 28, The Trains Are Running!, 11am-1pm. Members of the SF Model Railroad Club host activities and do demonstrations with the train sets at the museum. Included with admission, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.

20, Santa Fe Autism Meet Up, 5:307:30pm. This group is open to any parent, self-advocate or family member; meal and childcare available. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 3320306, text “Santa Fe” to 332-0306, nmautismsociety.org.

Especially for Parents 13, Parents’ Night Out, 5:30-9pm. Drop off the little ones for an evening of facilitated play; register online; ages 5+. $25/child, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.

April Arts & Crafts 3, 10, 17, 24, Fine Art Friday, 2-4pm.

Explorations into the arts with special guests and hands-on activities. Included with admission, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.

5, Family Mornings at Folk Art: “Earth Day: Recycled Art,” 11am12:30pm. An all ages program featuring

story time, hands-on art activity and explorations in the galleries. Included with admission, Museum of International Folk Art, 706 Camino Lejo, On Museum Hill, 476-1200, internationalfolkart.org.

12, Community Fun Day, 1-4pm. Celebrate the last week of the British Museum’s exhibit, “The Birth, Death, and Resurrection of Christ: from Michelangelo to Tiepolo,” Join for art making, art looking and activities; all ages. Included with admission, NM Museum of Art, 107 W Palace, 476-5072, nmartmuseum.org.

21, School Age Craft, 3:30-4:30pm. 6 to 12 can have fun creating. Free, Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr, 955-2820, santafelibrary.org.

22, School Age Craft, 3:30-4:30pm. Ages 6 to 12 can have fun creating. Free, Main Library, 145 Washington, 955-6781, santafelibrary.org.

23, School Age Craft, 3:30-4:30pm. Ages 6 to 12 can have fun creating. Free, Oliver La Farge Branch, 1730 Llano, 955-4862, santafelibrary.org.

28, Folk Art Afternoons, 3:30-4:30pm.

Ages 6 to 12 can learn about folk art with hands on art making. Free, Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr, 955-2820, santafelibrary.org.

Exhibits 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Wee Wednesdays, 911am. Toddlers and parents can enjoy a morning of discovery and play while the museum opens an hour early for toddlerfocused exploration, activities and story time. Included with admission, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Thursdays are Yours, 4-6:30pm. Community access is encouraged with free admission for ages 17 and under. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.

4, Slow Art Day, 1-3pm. A global event with a simple mission: help more people discover the joy of looking at and loving art. When people look slowly at a piece of art they make discoveries. On this day, people all over the world visit local museums and galleries to look at art slowly. Included with admission, NM Museum of Art, 107 W Palace Ave, 4765072, nmartmuseum.org.

17, Sensory Friendly Friday with NM Autism Society, 5:30-7:30pm. A morning for those with sensory needs featuring low lighting and a relaxed environment.

Included with admission, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 9898359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.

24, Family Fun Night: Earth Night, 5:30-7:30pm. A family evening for the whole family; all ages. $5/$3 members, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.

24, Santa Fe Capital High School Art Opening, 5-7pm. The exhibition features the work of talented teenagers from the community; refreshments provided. Free, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum Education Annex, 123 Grant, 946-1000, okeeffemuseum.org.

Fairs & Festivals 26, 2020 Earth Day Celebration, noon-4pm. This year’s theme is “Climate Action.” Interactive learning stations, musical groups and healthy food offerings. Free, Railyard Park, 805 Early Street, 204B, 316-3596, railyardpark.org.

Open Houses 4, Camino de Paz Montessori Secondary School & Farm Open House for High School, 10am-noon. A school where life and learning are connected and academics relate to the real world, where teens are respected as members of a harmonious, working community.

Free, SF Farmers Market Pavilion, Railyard, caminodepaz.net.

26, Camino de Paz Montessori Secondary School & Farm Open House for Middle School, 1-3pm. A school where life and learning are connected and academics relate to the real world, where teens are respected as members of a harmonious, working community.

Free, Santa Cruz Farm, SF Farmer’s Market, caminodepaz.net.

School Break Camps 10, Randall Davey Audubon School’s Out Holiday Camp (Mid Semester Break), 9am-3:30pm. Kids can discover, investigate and play through activities and games that encourage an understanding, appreciation and love of nature; extended care available. $65, Randall Davey Audubon Center, 1800 Upper Canyon, 983-4609, randalldavey.audubon.org.

Science & Nature 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Seeds and Sprouts, 10:30am-12:30pm. Hands-on gardening & nature craft projects in the Earthworks Garden, weather permitting. Included with admission, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.

3, 17, 24, Garden Sprouts Pre-K Activities, 10am. An outdoor classroom for a hands-on program for 3-5 year olds and caregivers. Listen to a book and participate in interactive nature and garden related activities. Designed for ages 3-5, but all welcome with an adult. Free, Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, 471-9103, santafebotanicalgarden.org.

5, 12, 19, 26, Meet Cornelius and Friends, 3-4pm. Say “Hi” to the beloved corn snake, Cornelius. Watch him eat his weekly dinner. Included with admission, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.

14, Science After School, 3:30-4:30pm.

Ages 6-12 can have fun with science.

Free, Southside, 6599 Jaguar Dr, 9552820, santafelibrary.org.

15, Science After School, 3:30-4:30pm.

Ages 6-12 can have fun with science.

Free, Main Library, 145 Washington, 955-

6781, santafelibrary.org.

16, Science After School, 3:30-4:30pm.

Ages 6-12 can have fun with science.

Free, Oliver La Farge Branch, 1730 Llano, 955-4862, santafelibrary.org.

22, Community Day at the Garden, 10am-4pm. Free to NM residents and Students. Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, 471-9103, santafebotanicalgarden.org.

22, Wee Earth Day Celebration, 10am-noon. Featuring story time, horno treats and exploration in the garden.

Included with admission, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 715 Camino Lejo, 4719103, santafebotanicalgarden.org.

Storytelling & Books 2, Fun with Firefighters, 11am-noon.

Children are welcome to enjoy a story time and interact with the Santa Fe Fire Department. The firefighters read some of their favorite books in the snack room then take everyone out to see their firetruck. Santa Fe Childrens Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.

Also of Interest 11, 25, The Trains Are Running!, 11am-1pm. Members of the SF Model Railroad Club host activities and do demonstrations with the train sets at the museum. Included with admission, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.

17, Santa Fe Autism Meet Up, 5:307:30pm. This group is open to any parent, self-advocate or family member for this support group, meal and childcare. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 332-0306, text “Santa Fe” to 3320306, nmautismsociety.org.

24, Family Fun Night, 5:30-7:30pm. Fun for the family celebrating Earth Night; all ages, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.

Especially for Parents 10, Parents’ Night Out, 5:30-9pm. Drop off the little ones for an evening of facilitated play; register online; ages 5+. $25/child, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org.

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Celebrating a Half Century of Earth Day in Santa Fe

By KATHRYN YORK

Earth Day celebrates 50 years this April. As the nation reflects on the legacy of Earth Day, climate change has taken center-stage both locally and globally. The Earth Day Network, a Washington, D.C., non-profit that selects the annual Earth Day theme, expects Earth Day 2020 to be “far more than a day. (But rather) a historic moment when citizens of the world rise up in a united call for the creativity, innovation, ambition and bravery that we need to meet our climate crisis and seize the enormous opportunities of a zero-carbon future.” This year’s Earth Day theme, “Climate Action,” aptly reflects both the enormous challenge and vast opportunities that accompany climate change and the efforts to push against it. In Santa Fe, the Railyard Park Conservancy once again invites families to come together for an Earth Day celebration.

This year’s free, fun and family-friendly Earth Day Celebration will be on April 26 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Railyard Park. There will be interactive learning stations for the community to enjoy. Kids and adults alike can try out binoculars for birdwatching, learn about Santa Fe’s watershed, go on a geology scavenger hunt or play in the sand with a special Earth Day sneak preview of the Railyard Park Conservancy’s nature-play program, Sand Play. There will be a solar powered stage featuring performances by ATC Marimba, Santa Fe Wadaiko and more.

Before the event, people can experience Santa Fe’s local trails on the “Acequia and River Cruise,” a leisurely bike ride for the whole family. To eliminate the impact of waste and litter at large-scale events, the Railyard Park’s Earth Day Celebration will be a “zero waste” opportunity for visitors to learn how to properly sort their waste among recycle,

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trash and compost.

This year’s event will reflect the national Earth Day Network’s theme of “Climate Action.” Climate action isn’t just raising a sign at a rally. It’s engaging with one’s community, loving our earth and sharing stories with others. It’s asking questions and speaking up. At the 2020 Railyard Park Earth Day Celebration, there will be opportunities to learn from local nonprofits, businesses and organizations to see what they are doing to protect our local environment.

Then, people can choose their own climate action to commit to in 2020. Santa Fe’s commitment to climate action will be posted on a “pledge board,” where everyone’s unique actions are collected. Turquoise Trail Charter Elementary School’s Climate change can be daunt- Coyote Chorus students perform at the 2019 Railyard Park Earth Day Celebration. Photo by ing, but when we come Rebecca D'Agostine. together, the culmination of each single action makes almost anything surmountable.

The 2020 Railyard Park Earth Day Celebration is designed to educate and inspire our community by showcasing all the ways we take “climate action.” This April, let us rise together, youth and adults alike, and create a brighter future for this earth and its inhabitants for years to come.

For event information: visit www.railyardpark.org To volunteer email: shannon@railyardpark.org Kathryn York is Director of Marketing and Communications at the Railyard Park Conservancy in Santa Fe, a non-profit that manages the horticultural care, programming and public art in the Railyard Park.

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Kids’ Crossword “Pokémon” By MYLES MELLOR AGES 8-15

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Across 1 Ash's friend 4 Mew___, Pokémon created by a scientist in Team Rocket 6 Neither this ___ that 7 Best trainer of water type Pokémon and she used to travel with Ash 9 Main character in Pokémon 11 "Hold on!"

12 One of the Pokémon films is called Pikachu, What's this ___?

13 Number of fingers on both hands 16 It goes on your head 17 ___drill, a bug/poison type Pokémon 19 A bug type Pokémon that has the shed skin ability 20 Pokémon is one of the most popular ___ games of all time 22 Cary out 25 Badge in Pokémon after beating the gym leader 26 The bad guy in Zoroark Master of Illusions

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Down 1 Ghost Pokémon with yellow eyes 2 Rock like glass that has powers in many Pokémon stories 3 "Pokémon 3: The Movie (Entei-Spell of the ____" 4 They capture wild Pokémon with Poke balls 5 H__-___ , the rainbow bird in Pokémon 8 __ what?

10 City road, for short 14 Extra terrestrial, for short 15 10 year old Pokémon coordinator from Petalburg City 18 Pokémon video game "Pokémon Let's Go! ___" 19 Traveling companion of Ash 21 Your pops 23 Star Wars Jedi first name 24 You can play it to hear music **Solution 39 **Solution on on page page 54

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Let’s Read Let’s Read Let’s Read

These book reviews were written by Christine Laffler’s 4th grade students at Manzano Day school.

Greta’s Story: The Girl Who Went On Strike To Save The Planet Author: Valentina Camerini Translator: Moren Giovannoni Illustrator : Veronica Carratello Publisher: Aladdin Ages: 8+ Greta’s Story is about a strong and intelligent teenage girl who cares deeply about the environment. She wanted to make an impact and have her government pay attention to environmental issues. So, she skipped school and went on strike. Greta Thunberg has been in Time magazine twice and was named the 2019 Person of the Year. She is clearly a

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else. Sulwe prays to become more beautiful and that night she is taken on a magical journey that helps her see her own beauty just the way she is. This book is important to me because it provides a very important lesson that all people are equal.

Kids should read this book because it will make them feel more confident in themselves. This book causes you to see how other people are treated because of how they look. It’s a book that will make you change how you see others.

Gabby S., 10

Author: Jamie Sumner Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Ages: 10+ This is a book about a girl named Ellie Cowen, a 12 year old who has cerebral palsy. Sometimes Ellie feels like her cerebral palsy is the only thing that defines her, but she has big dreams. She wants to be a professional baker. Ellie has it hard at her first school, but when her grandfather runs into a building and then is put into the hospital, Ellie and her mom move to another state to live with him and her grandma.

Ellie goes to a new school, meets

There Was an Old Woman Who Lived in a Book Author: Jomike Tejido Publisher: Jimmy Patterson Ages: 4-8 Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a book?

Well in this book, the old woman travels to different books to find her children. She goes on this journey with many classic fairy tale characters such as Humpty Dumpty,

Brother, Sister, Me and You very interesting person who inspires people of all ages to be resilient and to fight for what they think is right.

Many people admire her for that, including me. This book is about Greta’s life story. It gives facts about her that many people don’t know, which makes it a very good book. If you’re interested in making a difference in your world and speaking up about the environment, you should read this book.

Imogene P., 9

Author: Mary Quattlebaum Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books Ages: 2-5 The message in Brother, Sister, Me and You is that animal siblings like to play, just like human siblings do.

This book has a lot of great photographs that show animals playing

new friends and adjusts to her new town. The adjustment has its ups and downs and during it all, Ellie learns a lot about herself. The story ends with a baking competition and some tough family decisions that Ellie and her mom must make. Ellie is a great example of a girl who rolls with the bumpy and curvy journey of life. I recommend this book to anyone who has ever wanted to give up but keeps going.

Greer O. S., 10

Sulwe Author: Lupita Nyong’o Illustrator: Vashti Harrison Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Ages: 4-8 Are you ready to have your perspective about beauty change? Sulwe is a book about the beauty that comes from the inside, not the outside.

Sulwe is a girl “the color of midnight” and is darker than anyone at school and at home. Sulwe always feels left out because kids at school say things that make her feel like she is less beautiful than everyone

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and gives facts about how animals live and play. Ducklings paddle through the water splashing each other. Baby turtles push through the waves. Lions leap and pounce. And just like animal babies, even though we human children play fight sometimes, we will always love our siblings!

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the loose. The giraffes are getting poisoned. And so much more. Find out what happens by reading Lion Down for yourself. This is a fun book that will keep you on your toes.

Aria E., 9

Author: Stuart Gibbs Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Ages: 8-12 If you like mysteries and adventures, you will like this book. It is about a sleuth named Teddy Fitzroy.

He helps out at FunJungle, a huge zoo that is also a theme park. In this book, one of many in this series, Teddy has a handful of mysteries to solve. A radio host is putting false blame on one of FunJungle’s animals. There is a mountain lion on

Jack and his Beanstalk, the Three Bears and Princess Beauty, who are all missing something of their own.

The characters travel with the old woman to find their magic objects.

Do they ever find their things? You’ll have to read the book to find out.

Luke P., 9

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Entertainment Exotics of the Rainforest- A former schoolteacher brings about 28 exotic and endangered animals to entertain and fascinate, animals usually only seen in a zoo! We bring snakes, parrots, a spiney-tailed lizard, whites tree frog, leopard gecko, crested gecko, fat tailed gecko, blue tongued skink,bearded dragon, wood house toad and view (nontouching) tarantula and more. Select animals may be touched, held or petted. Great for schools and other gatherings. Program includes short, fun and educational video, a short monkey puppet show and a make believe " rainforest journey" with a rainstick. Enjoyed by all ages.

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A Night of Poetry Kid Bits! Kids Bits!

3 Poets Perform in Santa Fe Show for Teens, Adults

By BILL NEVINS

Three poets – Northern Ireland-born Paul Muldoon along with New Mexico’s own Jimmy Santiago Baca and Anna C. Martinez – will share the stage and offer their poetry at Teatro Paraguas in Santa Fe on March 22.

According to Argos McCallum, Teatro Paraguas manager, high school students are especially invited as well as folks of all ages. Details on the program are available at teatroparaguas.org.

Both Muldoon and Santiago Baca are famed as authors of adult books and each is also a parent who has published works aimed at young people.

In addition to international recognition, including honors such as Muldoon’s Pulitzer Prize and Baca’s University of New Mexico Honorary Doctorate in Letters, both writers have worked to encourage young writers. Muldoon hosts a monthly “Muldoon’s Picnic” in his adopted hometown of New York City, while Santiago Baca leads an annual writer’s retreat in Albuquerque and works with the New Mexico Coalition on Literacy.

Martinez is a mother, grandmother, performance/slam poet and practicing civil rights attorney. Born in Los Angeles, she grew up in Española and now lives in Albuquerque. She has published in anthologies La Palabra: the Word is Woman and Lowriting and has a poetry book in preparation. She is a member of the Mindwell Slam Team and a member of the board of directors of the youth-oriented Burque Revolt Poetry Slam, LLC. Anna is noted for her sensual, humorous, satiric style of spoken word poetry.

Muldoon, who is a Princeton University professor, has shared concert stages with Van Morrison, P.J. Harvey, U2 and other rock stars. He leads his own band, Rogue Oliphant. Baca works with incarcerated youth and adults, encouraging them to follow the path of literacy and positive community interaction, which he himself followed and wrote about in his autobiographical writings and shared in the 2014 film, A Place to Stand, the Jimmy Santiago Baca Story.

Muldoon has won praise for his series of poetry books for children, which include The Last Thesaurus and The Noctuary of Narcissus Batt, in which Narcissus Batt is up late one night in his Gothic manor house jotting down his night thoughts, which take the form of various beasts who reveal themselves alphabetically. Muldoon also enjoys conjuring up animals and animal images in his adult poetry. From his poem Hedgehog: The hedgehog/Shares its secret with no one./We say, Hedgehog, come out/Of yourself and we will love you.

Muldoon, Santiago Baca and Martinez have all lived through difficult times. Muldoon grew up during the violent Northern Ireland “Troubles” and that experience is reflected in his work. Santiago Baca was an abandoned child-of-color (Chicano-Apache) in New Mexico and spent five years in prison before becoming an advocate for and an example of living the values of literacy, non-violence and social awareness. In 2004, he launched Cedar Tree, a literary nonprofit designed to provide writing workshops, training and outreach programs for at-risk youth, prisoners and ex-prisoners, as well as people in disadvantaged communities. His most recent book, When I Walk Through That Door, I Am, is a poignant and topical verse story of an immigrant Central American mother‘s struggles making her hard journey to the United States.

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12-Year-Old New Mexico Pianist to Perform with Two Other Musical Prodigies

Santa Fe pianist Kayden Kelly, 12, vocalist Angelica Hale, 12, of Atlanta and violinist Karolina Protsenko, 11, of Los Angeles will perform March 7 in an all-ages show at the Lensic in Santa Fe. Tickets for Prodigies: A Million Dreams are available through the Lensic Box Office and GardeniaJungleEntertainment.com. Albuquerque Academy student Kayden Kelly has been playing piano since he was 5 years old, the violin from age 7 and has been a violinist in the Santa Fe Youth Symphony program since he was 8 years old. He is a prizewinner in local, national and international competitions. Vocalist Angelica Hale is a singer-songwriter and actor who performed on Season 12 of America's Got Talent in 2017 and America’s Got Talent: The Champions in 2019. Angelica overcame life-threatening double pneumonia when she was 4 years old that resulted in sepsis and multiple organ failure, from which her kidneys would never recover. Angelica’s mother, Eva, donated one of her kidneys to save Angelica’s life. Angelica now donates her time and talent to raise funds and awareness for non-profits that help children in need. Classically trained violinist and YouTuber Karolina Protsenko was born in Ukraine to a musical family. She began violin lessons at age 6 and began busking in Santa Monica, Calif., in 2017. Viral videos of her performances led to an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Prodigies: A Million Dreams is presented by Gardenia Jungle Entertainment and will feature an appearance by Santa Fe Desert Academy's Vocal Performance Singers. Some proceeds from the event will support Gardenia Jungle Entertainment’s mission of supporting music in the schools.

Tips to Keep Your Child from Vaping Despite the dangers of vaping, it continues to be a problem especially in middle and high schools across the country. What can parents do to make sure their children don’t get involved with vaping? Vinay Saranga, M.D., is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and offers these eight tips: Show Proof: Use research, national stories, statistics and whatever else you can to demonstrate to your teen the proven risk factors of vaping.

Talk to your kids ahead of time: Don’t wait until you suspect your teen is vaping to talk about it. Have the conversation ahead of time.

Know what to look and smell for: Some vaping paraphernalia looks like common items such as USB drives and pens. Vaping scents can be anything from bubble gum and cherry to fruit punch and cotton candy.

Something bigger: For some teens, vaping isn’t something they like, but it’s a way of acting out as the result of a more significant problem.

Always investigate to find out if there is an underlying cause.

Don’t follow the crowd: Teach your children that even if their best friends, the captain of the football team or anyone else they may look up to is vaping, it’s perfectly acceptable for them to say ‘no.’

Follow your own advice: If you want your kids to avoid vaping, be a good role model. Don’t engage in vaping, tobacco or any kind of drug use.

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Residential Camps & Overnight Expeditions 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. 2020 Session: June 27-July 4 ($500); 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.

Base Camp, and one week traveling through New Mexico’s wilderness to inspire your creative side. Youth Conservation Corps (Employment): Co-ed Ages 16-18, 2020 dates TBD, 10 crew members/session, application open until positions are filled. Work opportunity for 16-18 year olds looking for professional development opportunities in the outdoor industry.

Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails Summer Camps, Camp Elliott Barker, 79 Westridge Rd., Angel Fire, NM 87710 & Rancho del Chaparral, 870 Forest Rd. 539, Cuba, NM 87013. Phone: 505-343-1040; Email: customercare@nmgirlscouts.org; Website: nmgirlscouts.org; Contact: Camp Director Molly Murphy. June 2 – August 5, 2020 Camp is for EVERY GIRL! Girl Scout camp is about trying new things, meeting new friends, and having fun. Whether you’re interested in hiking and backpacking, horses, archery, canoeing, rock climbing, environmental stewardship or want to try it all, Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails summer camps are open to all girls (members and non-members) in grades 1st – 12th! We also offer weekend camps for families and troops. Early bird pricing and financial aid available. Are you 16 years old or older? Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails owns two resident camps— Camp Elliott Barker and Rancho del Chaparral—and we want YOU to be part of our incredible staff. Contact customercare@nmgirlscouts.org.

Cottonwood Gulch Ages 10-16, 9223 4th St. NW, Abq, NM 87114. Phone: 505248-0563; Email: marketing@cottonwoodgulch.org; Website: cottonwoodgulch.org; Contact: Ben Holt Marketing and Enrollment Coordinator. Prairie Trek: Boys 1416, June 22-July 27, 15-20 members, $4900. Two backpacking excursions; live and work on a Navajo farm; learn to rock climb or master your technique; explore ancient Puebloan ruins; in-depth exploration of the science, art, archaeology, and food of the Southwest.

Turquoise Trail: Girls 14-16, June 22-July 27, 15-20 members, $4900.

Hummingbird Art Camp, 104 Two backpacking excursions in Hummingbird Rd., Jemez Springs, Utah and New Mexico; live and NM 87025. Phone: 575-829-3060, work on a Navajo farm; explore Email: hmcjemez@gmail.com; ancient Puebloan ruins; in-depth Website: exploration of the science, art, hummingbirdmusiccamp.com. archaeology, and food of the Contact: Secretaries. Hummingbird Southwest. Outfit Expedition: Ages Art Camp is nestled in the Jemez 10-12, Session #1 June 20-July 6, Mountains where nature, friends, Session #2 July 11-July 29, 15-20 and experienced instructors inspire members, $2725. Introduction to creativity and fun. Six weeks of outdoor living for younger and overnight Art Camp are offered in first-time campers. 10 Days at the May and July. Campers, ages 8-14, Cottonwood Gulch Base Camp, New Mexico girl scouts get ready for a horse ride. Courtesy photo. explore a variety of art projects in summit Mount Taylor to watch the different media, and contribute to sunrise, Explore mushroom rocks, installations or murals at the camp. The fun of summer camp in the mountains lava tubes, one-day river trip on the San Juan River. Wild Country Trek: Ages 13-15, Session #1 June 20-July 11, Session #2 July 6-July 27, Session #3 July 16-Aug include fishing, water-walking, overnight hikes, campfires, moonlight hike to a 6, 10-20 members, $3550. Introduction to backpacking and rock climbing. 4-day waterfall. Skits & storytelling with a fun dance on Saturday night celebrating backpack, explore the volcanoes of New Mexico, wander through Chaco friendships that can last a life time. Campers stay in clean, comfortable dormitoCanyon, restore a New Mexico wetland, 7 days at the Cottonwood Gulch Base ries, gather for meals in the dining hall, create art in studios and outdoors, and Camp. sing in the choir in the band shell. Explore the website and register online, view photos on facebook/hummingbird Art Camp or call for more information.

Cottonwood Gulch Ages 14-18, 9223 4th St. NW, Abq, NM 87114. Phone: 505Tuition is $685 + $50.95 tax and additional art supplies fee of $37.60.

248-0563; Email: marketing@cottonwoodgulch.org; Website: cottonwoodgulch.org; Contact: Ben Holt - Marketing and Enrollment Hummingbird Chess Camp, 104 Hummingbird Rd., Jemez Springs, NM 87025.

Coordinator. Mountain Desert Trek: Ages 16-18, June 22-Aug. 6, all genders, 15Phone: 575-829-3060, Email: hmcjemez@gmail.com; Website: hummingbirdmusic20 members, $5900. Three backpacking excursions in the mountains and desert camp.com. Contact: Secretaries. Hummingbird Chess Camp is nestled in the of the American Southwest. Live and work on a Navajo Farm; develop your own Jemez Mountains. Children, 8-14, have expert instruction and tournaments. projects in art, science, archaeology, food. Longest and most challenging of our Chess Camp is Sunday to Sunday, week 3, June 14 through June 21. Other activiexpeditions. Paleontology Trek: Ages 14-18, June 20-July 6, all genders, 15-20 ties include fishing, water-walking, overnight hikes, campfires, moonlight hike members, $3275 (college credit included). Find and excavate real dinosaur to a waterfall. Skits & storytelling with a fun dance on Saturday night. Campers bones with professional paleontologists; earn four college credits for your stay in clean, comfortable dormitories, gather for meals in the dining hall. Camp work; learn to live and camp in the exotic badlands of New Mexico; “behind fee is $685 + $50.95 tax. the scenes” tour of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History. Adventure Conservation Trek: Ages 15-18, June 20-July 11 2020, all genders, Hummingbird Music Camp, 104 Hummingbird Rd., Jemez Springs, NM 87025.

10-15 members, $3275. Explore incredible climbing areas in the four corners Phone: 575-829-3060, Email: hmcjemez@gmail.com; Website: hummingbirdmusicregion, meet local characters and adventure enthusiasts, and help save our camp.com. Contact: Secretaries. Hummingbird Music Camp is nestled in the planet at the same time! This trek will focus around conservation, rock climbJemez Mountains. The Camp is family owned and operated and celebrated its ing, mountain biking and general adventure in the Southwest. Art and Music Trek: Ages 15-18, July 16-Aug 6, all genders, 10-15 members, $3275. Let the 60th year in 2018. Children, ages 8-14, receive private and group lessons, from wilderness inspire your art and music; work with professional artists throughnew beginner to advanced musicians in band, orchestra, piano, guitar or voice. out the Southwest; create pottery, rugs, and painting with Native American In addition to recitals and concerts, activities include fishing, water-walking, Artisans; spend two weeks as an artist-in-residence at our Cottonwood Gulch

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overnight hikes, campfires, moonlight hike to a waterfall. Skits & storytelling with a fun dance on Saturday night. Campers stay in clean, comfortable dormitories, gather for meals in the dining hall. A new camp begins every Sunday, May 31 to Aug. 2. Camp tuition is $685 + $50.95 tax.

Day Programs Santa Fe and Surrounding Areas Assistance Dogs of the West Summer Camp, 1590 San Mateo Lane, SF, NM 87505. Phone: 505-986-9748; Email: info@assistancedogsofthewest.org; Website: assistancedogsofthewest.org; Contact: Pamela Sweeney, B.S., M.Ed. Program Support/Instructor. Your children can spend their summer days at Assistance Dogs of the West in a unique summer day camp program where youth ages 8-18 learn to train service dogs for people with disabilities. 5-days a week, 9am-3pm, 6 weekly sessions, 10 students per session, $300 per session. Sessions: June 8-12, June 15-19, June 22-26, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24.

Audubon New Mexico Summer Adventure Camp, Randall Davey Audubon Center, 1800 Upper Canyon Rd., SF, NM 87505. Phone: 505983-4609; Email: sally.maxwell@audubon.org; Website: nm.audubon.org/summercamp; Contact: Sally Maxwell, Education Specialist. Not your ordinary summer camp! This summer the Randall Davey Audubon Center will host 10 weeks of nature day camps (ages 5-12). Each week emphasizes a new theme where campers can discover, investigate, and play through activities that encourage an understanding, appreciation, and love of nature. Audubon educators guide campers through hands-on science explorations and outdoor fun while surrounded by the natural beauty of Santa Fe. Camp runs Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm ($250). Extended care is available.

24. Pre-Ballet: Ages 5-6, Session I – June 1-June 5, Session II – July 20-24. Arts In Motion Too!: Ages 7-12, Session I – June 1-June 5, Session II – July 20-24.

Arts In Motion: Ages 12-18, July 6-17.

Pandemonium Productions’ Musical Theatre Summer Camp! 6532 Camino Rojo, SF, NM 87507. Phone: 505-920-0704; Email: pandemoniumprod@aol.com; Website: www.pandemoniumprod.org. Contact Chris Leslie - Executive Director. Join our 20th anniversary season!

Pandemonium Productions offers its musical theatre summer camp for ages 717, June 15 through July 26. Students study acting, singing and dancing and perform in a Broadway Style Musical at the James A. Little Theatre. Past shows have included Frozen, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Newsies, Grease and more! Rehearsals take place at the New Mexico School for the Arts, Mondays through Fridays, 9am-1pm. Space is limited; scholarships available. Tuition is 795$ if paid in full. 100$ deposit required with registration.

Parent Practicums, Santa Fe and other locations statewide. Phone: 505-294-1941; Email: NMpracticumcoordinator@gmail.com; Website: tinyurl.com/NMParentPracticum2020; Contact: Jennifer Gray, Practicum Coordinator. Parent Practicum is a free-for-parents, multi-day conference for parents on classical, Christian homeschooling. You’ll find a community of local families, eager to explore the classical model of education and tools that make learning all subjects with all their children satisfying. Parent Practicums are offered in 5 NM locations. While you learn, your children learn, too!

Economically-priced day camps are available for students of all ages. While you learn, your students are sure to enjoy the group learning environment, whether they are being cared for in our nursery, exploring art in our Art Start camp, memorizing and drawing God’s world in our Creative Cartography camps, or participating in our academic camps for older students.

Advance registration for student camps is required. Camp costs $49/student for the 3 days.

Parents must remain on site.

Queen Bee Music Association Kids Summer Belisama Irish Dance, Santa Fe & Los Alamos, Music Camps, 7300 Old Santa Fe Trail, SF, NM NM. Phone: 505-670-2152; Email: 87505. Phone: 720-431-7362; Email: belisamadance@aol.com; Website: belisamairishlindsay@queenbeemusicassociation.org; Website: dance.com; Contact: Adrienne Bellis, Director. queenbeemusicassociation.org; Contact: Lindsay Belisama Irish Dance offers classes for the A Santa Fe Community College Continuing Ed camper works on swim- Taylor, Executive Director. Come jam with us! whole family to enjoy. Performance opportuniQueen Bee offers weeklong day camps in June ties in the community, local competition and fun ming skills. Courtesy photo. and July for kids ages 5-14 through a variety of choreography classes. Ages 5 and up in Santa themes. From bluegrass to beat-making, kiddos learn skills on individual instruFe and Los Alamos. We have a few new locations so check the website for ments and unleash their musical curiosity. Camps are held in Santa Fe and details.

Crested Butte and are for beginning and intermediate players. Visit queenbeemusicassociation.org for more information!

Joy Montessori, LLC, 107 West Barcelona Rd., SF, NM 87505. Phone: 505-7950451; Email: joymontessori@icloud.com; Website: joymontessori-nm.com; Rio Grande School Summer Camp, 715 Camino Cabra, SF, NM 87505. Phone: Contact: Ms. Alissa, Owner/Fun. Let Us Help Create your Child's BEST Summer 505-983-1621, ext 2034; Email: summer@riograndeschool.org; Website: 2020 Childhood Memories, and we'll take care of the mess! Joy Montessori riograndeschool.org/summer/. Ages 3 years old — 6th Grade, weekly beginSummer Camps welcomes 3.5-14 year olds. Come Join Us! Each week is a difning June and ending August. 8am-4pm with aftercare available until 5:30pm. Kferent theme, check out the webpage for more details. Have a kiddo that loves 6th Grade Camp: Weekly camps that integrate enriched learning experiences Pokeman, Mindcraft, Legos or Harry Potter? There are many options for creativwith play, creative expression and adventure-based learning. Morning, afterity within the other themes. Weekly camp sessions from May 11 to August 21. noon, and full-day options available. Campers attending the morning session Themes include arts and crafts, gardening, talent shows, board gaming, soccer will choose an enrichment class. The afternoon sessions will take advantage of games, sprout-tag fun, learning Spanish, fun in the kitchen and many more. Ask our lovely 5-acre campus and focus on adventure education, design-thinking. about our No School Day camps and Parents Night Out throughout the school Pre-K Camp (3 and 4 year olds): Each week our experienced pre-K educators, year. Summer Camps 2020: 9am-3pm. Aftercare available for additional fee. will design and lead child-centered activities that encourage discovery, imaginaWeekly Rate $275 + tax. Drop-in Rate $15/hour. Sibling discount is 20%, third child tion, and inspire creativity in a fun-filled, nurturing environment. The rich 28%. Sign up for 3 or more sessions for a 20% discount. array of activities include gardening, cooking, dramatic play, art projects, water play and lots of outside time!

Little Earth School Summer Day Camp, 321 W. Zia Rd., SF, NM 87505. Phone: 505-988-1968. Website: littleearthschool.org; Contact: Ellen Souberman, Santa Fe Children’s Museum Summer Camp, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, SF, NM Director. Memorable summer experiences for children ages 4 to 9, June 1 87505. Phone: 505-989-8359; Email: children@santafechildrensmuseum.org; through Aug. 7. Five two-week sessions for all ages. Minimum enrollment: one Website: santafechildrensmuseum.org; Weekly programs that change daily. session. Four or five days per week. 10% tuition discount for children who Friday evening events. Join us for Spring Break and Summer Camp. Weekly enroll for the entire summer. Art, cooking, weekly nature field trips, swimming, camps for ages 6-12.Camp starts at 9:30am and ends at 3:30pm each day. $285 and games. Low student-teacher ratio. Enrollment limited. For more information per child with the option to purchase before or after care for $10 each per day. or to request a brochure and pre-registration form call 988-1968.

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Santa Fe Climbing Center’s Climbing Adventure Camps & Classes, 3008 Cielo Ct., SF, NM. Phone: 505-986-8944; Email: info@climbsantafe.com; Website: climbsantafe.com. Ages 5 – 15. Summer Climbing Adventure camps with indoor and outdoor climbing, wilderness survival skills, hikes and other outdoor, adventure-based activities. Weeklong camps from 8:30am to 3:30pm, $349 per week. Multi-day summer camps for ages 5 to 8, May 26, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Aug. 3, 10 and 17. Ages 9 to 13: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July 27, Aug. 3, 10 and 17. Ages 12 to 15: July 27.

Santa Fe Community College Continuing Education Kids Stuff, 6401 Richards Ave., SF, NM 87508. Phone: 505-428-1676; Email: ce@sfcc.edu; Website: sfcc.edu/kids; Contact: Paloma Trujillo-Anaya, Customer Service Representative.

Summer programs for kids between the ages of 3 to 17. Cooking, Fashion Design, Guitar, Red Cross Swimming Lessons, Coding, Cartooning, Build a 3D Printer, and Outdoor Adventures. Programs run June 8 through July 27. Most classes are one week long.

Santa Fe Waldorf School, 26 Puesta del Sol, SF, NM 87508. Phone: 505-983-9727; Website: santafewaldorf.org/camps; Juliana Werner, Adminstrative Assistant. Sunflower Summer Camps, for children ages 5-7, offer eight fun-filled weeks. Explore, dig, plant a garden, climb trees, hike, look for bugs and rocks, play with friends and enjoy the freedom of sunny summer days! June 8 to July 30, Each week is 4 days, Monday through Thursday only, 9am to 3pm. Early bird cost $200 per week before May 15, $250 after.

Waldorf Discovery Camps, for children grades 2 through 7, offer eight week-long themed sessions such as Modern Art, Fantastic Fiber Fun, Upcycle and Re-usable Creations, Travel the World, and more! June 8 to Aug. 14, Monday through Friday, 9am to 3pm, pre- and after-care available for an additional charge. Early bird cost $250 per week before May 15, $300 after. For more information or to register, visit santafewaldorf.org/camps.

Aquatics Club will be starting up on May 1. The Valencia County Lobo Aquatics Club will practice every weekday from 5pm - 6:30pm (except during High School Swim season - November through February - when the practice times will be 6:30pm - 8pm). Costs will be the price of a pool pass (prices available at the Belen pool - very reasonable!), and a monthly fee to cover coaching costs (to be determined by number of participants).

Albuquerque and Surrounding Areas 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 CYFD. Ages 6 Weeks To School Age. Please feel free to 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.

ABC Wellness, 324 Adams SE, Abq, NM 87108. Phone: 505-266-6039; Website: abcwellness.com; Contact: Mae Lynn Spahr, MA, Owner/Counselor. Ages: 18 months– adult. Mae Lynn Spahr, MA, provides a drug-free treatment alternative for children and adults who have ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities, autism, sleep disorders, anxiety, depression, stress, headache/migraine and chronic pain.

Skate School Skateboard Camps, 825 Early Street, Ste. H, SF, NM 87505. Phone: 505-474-0074; Email: Keshet Summer Dance campers learn choreography and new ways of moving. skateschoolsantafe@gmail.com; Website: Albuquerque Academy’s Think Photograph by Elysia Pope. skateboardsafety.com; Contact: Joe Lehm, Academy Summer program, 6400 Camp Director. Ramps and Bowls Camps: Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109.

Expert instruction for ages 8 and up, mornings at public skate parks, afterDates: June 1-July 10. Pre-K to pre-grade 12; 8am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday; noons at our indoor skate park, 9am to 4pm. June 1-5, June 8-12, June 29-July 3, extended care until 5:45 p.m. Lots of spots in over 300 summer offerings, July 13-17, July 20-24. Cost $295 plus tax. Longboard Camps: Ride the school’s including six-week academic-enrichment and fine-arts classes; athletics and boards and learn to turn, stop and slide, on local bike paths and our indoor aquatics; full-day recreational Day Camp with enriched activities (8am-3:30pm); skate park, 9am to 4pm. May 26-28, June 15-17, July 6-8, July 27- 29. Ages 9 and half-day recreational and sports camps (noon-3:30pm). Think Academy Summer up. $200 plus tax. emphasizes active-learning for all ages through a wide range of engaging, crossdisciplinary options: architecture (featuring Design Studio architecture courses); Wise Fool Summer Camp, 1131 Siler Rd., Ste. B, SF, NM 87507. Phone: 505-992languages; math and science; reading, writing, and literature; dance; drama; and 2588; Email: kristen@wisefoolnm.org; Website: visual arts. Extensive mid-school offerings include circus arts, water polo, video wisefoolnewmexico.org/classes/youth-programs-2; Contact: Kristen Woods, jazz dance, pump-track biking, persuasive writing, disc golf, ceramics, robotics, Youth Camps Coordinator. Wee Kids Camp runs June 15-19, 9am to 12:30pm for 3D design and 3D printing, steel drums, graphic design, app development, printkids 5-7 years old who want to learn to fly on the trapeze, walk tall on stilts, making, life science, fencing, guitar, yoga, and Musical Theatre: Frozen, Jr. find their inner clown, make wearable art, and tumble their way into fun! No ThinkIt! July Summer Camp Want two more weeks of summer fun for preexperience necessary. Cost $260. Tuition assistance available! Wise Fool's day grades 1-5? Albuquerque Academy’s ThinkIt! Summer Camp program, 6400 camps are for youth who want to learn to fly on the trapeze, walk tall on stilts, Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. Dates: July 13-July 24; 8am-3:30pm, find their inner clown, and tumble their way into fun! Youth learn amazing cirMonday-Friday; extended care until 5:45 p.m. ThinkIt! Summer Camp is modular, cus skills including stiltwalking, trapeze, juggling, aerial fabric, clowning, acroso you can build a part- or full-day schedule for your child based on your famibatics, and puppetry – culminating in spectacular shows! The first session of ly’s needs. See the ThinkIt! camp offerings inside the Think Academy Summer summer camp, July 6-17, is suitable for students ages 7-12, of all levels, no catalog and at aa.edu/thinkit. Questions? Visit aa.edu/thinkit or contact the experience necessary. The second session, July 20-31, is suitable for students Think Academy Summer Office (858-8811). Think Academy… where children ages 8-13 who have taken at least one session of summer camp or a session of learn, sample, grow—and thrive! afterschool classes, or have other previous circus experience. Snacks are provided, but students are expected to bring a bag lunch. Cost $570. Tuition assistance available!

Valencia County Lobo Aquatics Club, Belen High School Natatorium, Belen, NM 87002. Phone: 505-991-2790; Email: mcandelaria3.mc@gmail.com; Website: swimlobo.com.

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ABQ BioPark’s Camp BioPark, 903 10th St. SW, Abq, NM 87102. Phone: 505848-7180; Email: cvogel@cabq.gov; Website: abqbiopark.com; Contact: Cheri Vogel. Camp BioPark is for children, preK - grade 9. Learn science through hands-on activities, games and art. Join us to explore the fascinating world of plants and animals! Summer camps run June 1-July 24. Registration begins Wednesday, March 4 at 8:30am.

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cabq.gov/museum-school; Contact: Jody Vanesky, Education Assistant. Send your kids to the Museum this summer! In June and July, Albuquerque Museum School hosts week-long summer art classes that will keep your children engaged and excited. Adventures in Art for children ages 4 to 6. ($65) and Youth Studios for children ages 6 to 14 ($125) explore a variety of media and ideas. Visit our website for more information and to register. Museum members receive a 10% discount.

Ann Silva's Sewing Center Camp Sew Fun, 4520 Alexander Blvd. NE, Abq, NM 87107. Phone: 505-881-5253; Email: julie@annsilvas.com; Website: annsilva.com; Contact: Julie Hogan, Camp Director. Ann Silva's Sewing Center, 25+ years starting youth sewing adventures through Camp Sew Fun. Sign up online, call or visit us. We offer an outstanding selection of classes for youths ages 6 16. Age doesn’t matter. If your sewing experience is limited, the EASY classes will introduce age appropriate sewing concepts. Goals include machine handling, safety and building sewing confidence. INTERMEDIATES have confident familiarity with sewing machines. Goals include stitching accuracy while perfecting the project elements. Class projects are 1 to 5 days long, $24 to $120, plus kit fee. Sign up soon as classes fill quickly. STEAM training through sewing.

Ballet Repertory Theatre of NM, 6913 Natalie NE, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505888-1054; Email: brt@brtnm.com; Website: brtnm.com; Contact: Katherine Giese, Executive/Artistic Director. Ballet Boot Camp is specially designed for the serious 8-12 year-old up and coming dancer (previous training is required). Classes will include ballet technique, stretch and strength, variations, and modern dance. The week will conclude with a short studio performance on Friday at 4:30pm. The Ballet Boot Camp is 12:30-4:30pm, Monday through Friday; July 20–24. Tuition is $240. A $50 non-refundable registration fee is due with the application and is applied towards tuition. A 10% discount is applied toward tuition when paid in full by May 17. Fairy Tale Dance Camp is for children ages 5 -9 years old. Classes will include ballet, jazz, modern dance, flamenco, crafts, and acting. Each week, activities will be centered on a different fairy tale with an emphasis on development of coordination, music appreciation, and performing abilities. Each session is 9am – noon, Monday through Friday. Wizard of OZ, July 13–17; Beauty & the Beast, July 20–24; Cinderella, July 27–31. Cost per session is $150. $30 non-refundable deposit is due with application, which is applied toward tuition. 10% Discount for each additional session and receive an additional 10% early payment discount when paid in full by May 17. Ballet Intensive is a two-week program (June 15–June 26) for pre-professional ballet dancers to further develop their artistry and technique. Guest master teachers will inspire and challenge the dancers with daily ballet technique and pointe classes as well as expand their knowledge through variations and cross training with modern and stretch and strength classes. For ages 10 and up. Cost is $660 for the full Workshop or $385 for one week. $75 non-refundable deposit is due with application which is applied toward tuition. 10% early payment discount when paid in full by May 17 (*only applicable for full workshop pricing). Boys’ tuition 1/2 off & no early payment discount. Ballet Academy’s Children’s Division has on-going ballet classes throughout the summer for ages 18 months-14 years. Monthly tuition ranges from $40-$62 for one class per week. Paying by the class is also an option for June and July. $15 non-refundable deposit is due with application, which will be applied to your tuition. A 10% discount is applied toward monthly tuition when paid in full by May 17.

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Bates Premier Beginning Taekwondo Ages 2-Adult, 3880 Menaul Blvd. NE, Suite C, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-985-9091; Email: batespremiertkd@yahoo.com; Website: batespremiertkd.com; Contact: Coach Chee. Ages 2-adult, Mon-Sat, 4-8pm, taekwondo and fitness classes.

Blackman's Championship Martial Arts Children, Teen & Adult Classes, 5812 Signal Ave. NE, Alb, NM 87113. Phone: 505-856-5616; Email: BlackmanTKD@aol.com; Website: blackmantkd.com; Contact: Rebecca Bogolub, General Manager. Ages 3-Adult. Flexible Class Schedule! Blackman’s Championship Martial Arts offers Traditional & Olympic style Taekwondo, Hapkido, Weapons, & Basic Self Defense Classes, and Character Education & Life Skills Programs. Morning, afternoon, & evening classes. Enrolling now for our Kids Summer Program. Daytime and evening class times available, Official Martial Arts Uniform, Break a real board and earn White Belt. Space is limited, pre-register by May 31 to guarantee enrollment. Voted “Best Martial Arts Classes,” “Best Kids Classes” in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, & 2018 by ABQ The Magazine, The Alibi Newspaper, and Nickelodeon’s Parents Pick Awards! Come see why we are an award-winning Martial Arts School! Develop your child’s confidence through a fun learning environment. Call to schedule your child’s summer lessons today.

Blast! Camp at Sports & Wellness, 7120 Wyoming Blvd NE, Abq, NM 87109.

Phone: 505-857-0123; Email: skouri@wellbridge.com; Website: sportsandwellness.com/camp; Contact: Suzi Kouri, Program Director. Visit Mount Olympus,

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Albuquerque/Rio Rancho home to the ancient Twelve Olympians, and learn about the heroes and their myths, all while celebrating the XXXII modern Olympic games. For 11 weeks we’ll exercise your child's imagination while also enjoying sport specific training and 2 hours of swimming each day, weekly special events and field trips, complimentary swim lessons, arts & crafts and more! We have something for every age, interest and skill level. Summer session for ages 3-15: May 26-Aug. 7, 9am4:30pm. Up to 5 hours/day of FREE before and after care available. Non-members welcome. Activities include: Swimming & tennis lessons, Personal training, Basketball, Soccer, Kickball, Flag football & cheerleading, Nutrition, Arts & crafts, Weekly field trips and special events include: Intro to Greek Mythology, Championship Basketball Academy, Stone Age Climbing Gym, Cliff’s Waterpark, Planetarium, ABQ Bio Park Zoo, Triathlon, Camp Olympics and more. Costs: Register on or before March 31 for $170/week. Register on or after April 1: Member: $180/week, Non-member: $200/week. Counselors are CPR/AED certified. Register online at sportsandwellness.com/camp. Questions? Call 505.857.0123 Bosque School Summer, 4000 Bosque School Rd. NW, Abq, NM 87120. Phone: 505-898-6388; Email: zach.lang@bosqueschool.org; Website: bosqueschool.org/community-engagement/bosque-summer; Contact: Zach Lang, Bosque Summer Director. Build your own adventure with the flexibility of Bosque Summer. Join us for weeklong half- and full-day summer programs for students entering K-12th grades. Join students from across the Albuquerque metro area and beyond where imaginations soar through Creativity, Fitness, and Discovery at Bosque Summer! Our full-day camp is specially designed for students entering 1st-7th grades. This full-day camp is built on the pillars of creativity, discovery, and fitness with students taking one class from each section daily. The program culminates in a Friday showcase on the Bosque School campus for parents and families. Pick your passion with our half-day camps designed for middle and high school students. These half-day weeklong programs allow students to gain a deeper understanding of the topics they are most interested in. Whether you are seeking academic enrichment, creative adventures, skill development, physical fitness, or just plain fun, Bosque Summer has you covered! Voted Readers Choice in the Albuquerque Journal for the last two years in a row.

Children's Choice Enrichment Camps, 10601 Lomas Blvd. NE, Ste. 101, Abq, NM 87112. Phone: 505-296-2880; Email: info@childrens-choice.org; Website: childrens-choice.org. Enrichment Camps are week-long camps with a variety of themes! 9:30am-3:30pm. (Before and After care available for free 7am-9:30am; 3:30pm-6pm) To register go to childrens-choice.org or call 505-296-2880.

Children's Choice Summer Camp, 10601 Lomas Blvd. NE, Ste. 101, Abq, NM 87112. Phone: 505-296-2880; Email: info@childrens-choice.org; Website: childrens-choice.org. Around the World – field trips, enrichment activities, swimming and club locations across Albuquerque. Ages 5-12. Monday - Friday, 7am 6pm. Voted Best Summer Camp by Albuquerque the Magazine. COA Accredited, CYFD Five Star Rating. Register Online.

Cloud Dancers Therapeutic Horsemanship, Corrales, NM. Phone: 505.9261426; Website: cloudancersthp.org. Ages: 5 – 80; year-round programs; 30 and 60 minute riding classes; call for more information on classes/prices; scholarships available. “The best part is watching our child’s face.” Confidence, strength and emotional well-being improve with every Cloud Dancers’ moment.

Cloud Dancers is in the business of “Improving Lives with Every Ride.” We do that by providing equine assisted activities, including riding, vaulting and ground work, to children and adults with physical, developmental, emotional and/or social needs. Cloud Dancers is an Affiliate Center Member of PATH Intl.

(Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International) and all our instructors are PATH certified. Imagine a child with cerebral palsy, a young adult with multiple sclerosis or a senior suffering from the aftermath of a stroke. Imagine again, those individuals on the back of a horse with a smile on their face and a feeling of independence in their mind. In a safe and fun environment, they learn riding skills based on individual abilities and goals, play interactive games on horseback and make new friends. Riders may gain more mobility, strengthened muscles, increased balance and flexibility, all the while having fun and experiencing the loving and non-judgmental bond of human and horse. For folks with social or mental impairments such as Downs syndrome or autism, we also see positive change in communication, hand eye coordination, balance and more. “Improving Lives with Every Ride” applies to everyone involved with Cloud Dancers — our riders and families, our instructors, our volunteers — we all feel better about ourselves at day’s end!

Congregation Albert Early Childhood Center Outdoor Classroom Summer Camp, 3800 Louisiana Blvd. NE, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-883-0306.

Email: ecc@congregationalbert.org; Website: congregationalbert.org; Contact: Dale S. Cooperman, Director of Early Childhood Education. The 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.

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SPRING DANCE CAMP (AGES 6-14) March 30 – April 3 / 8:45am – 4:00pm Dancers learn ballet, contemporary, hip hop and improvisation, with an end-of-week performance for family and friends. All levels welcome.

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Let’s play outside, while we use our “Helping Hands” to learn about helping ourselves, our families, our community and our world. Includes pools and water play, too! Session I: June 1 – June 26, Session 2: June 29 – July 24. Hours: 9am – 1pm or 9am – 3pm. Mon/Wed/Fri or Mon-Fri options available. $50 nonrefundable registration/materials fee per child, per session. Call or check our website to learn more about our camp and our FOCUS 5 Star pre-school and kindergarten. Come learn, play and grow with us! All faiths and families welcome. Bring lunch. Ask about our sibling discount.

Duke City BMX (Bicycle Moto Cross) Racing/Practice, 1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE, Abq, NM 87106. Phone: 505-890-1269; Email: dukecitybmxtrack@gmail.com; Website: dukecitybmx.org; Contact: Justin Hawkinson, Track Operator. BMX practice and racing for all ages, starting at 2 years old. Free 1 day membership for all new riders. Loaner bikes and helmets available. Balance bike racing for 5 and under riders, on the new balance bike track. Get outside, make new friends, and ride your bike! Wednesday Practice Nights 6-7:30pm, $5. Sunday Racing Sign Ups, 10-11am, $10.

June 8-12 - Dance Camp Sampler June 15-19 - Jazz and Hip Hop Dance Camp June 22-26 - Musical Theater Dance Camp July 6-10 - Dance Camp Sampler July 13-17, 9:00am-12:00pm - Little Movers Dance Camp (ages 4-5) July 13-17, 1:00pm-4:00pm - Young Choreographers Camp (ages 10-18) Full day Camps (8:45am-4:00pm) $295/wk; 1/2 day camps $180/wk Summer Early Bird discount of $25 prior to 4/15/19; Drop-off begins at 8:30am, for Before or After Care, sibling or multiple camp discounts call 505.224.9808; A limited number of partial scholarships are available, contact Ana@KeshetArts.org

Learn more: KeshetArts.org/dance/youth-camps KeshetArts.org | 505.224.9808 4121 Cutler Ave NE, ABQ 87110 Dance classes age 2 thru adult.

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Duke City Fencing’s Summer Camp, 2840 Girard Blvd. NE, Abq, NM 87107.

Phone: 505-872-0048; Email: info@dukecityfencing.net; Website: dukecityfencing.net; Contact: Toby Tolley, Owner/Coach. We hold a summer camp each year to teach kids the Olympic sport of fencing. Our week long camp for beginners is a safe, fun and activity filled experience for kids ages 9-16. Parents are invited to fence on the last day of the camp to join in the fun! All gear is provided; the cost is $175. Get ready to watch the Summer Olympics and WOW your friends with knowledge of fencing! The dates and times will be determined in March.

For more information, call Duke City Fencing.

Explora Camps Excite Summer Learning! 1701 Mountain Rd NW, Abq NM 87104. Phone: 505-224-8341; Website: explora.us; Contact: Reservations Manager; email: reservations@explora.us. Grades PreK–12. June 1–Aug. 7: Book early, as spaces fill fast. Smart tip: Become an Explora member and you'll get discounts on camps and many other programs. Explora camps offer a fun way for kids to get their hands into chemistry, biology, art, engineering, physics, and a whole lot more. (Your child can be a rocket designer, nature illustrator, chemistry chef, forensic investigator, magnet scientist, computer programmer, and more!)

Morning, afternoon, or stay-the-day options; dozens of different topics and activities; optional before and after care. Explora also offers Farm Camps in Los Ranchos at the Agri-Nature Center, in Spring and Summer, for grades PreK-12. At Explora, we offer a 3-week Summer Youth Apprentice program for ages 12–15: Become a Explore science, engineering, and technology through hands-on activities and field trips and gain leadership skills. Call 224-8326 or email yap@explora.us to apply. Sessions offered are June 1-19 or July 6-24. Explora also offers Sensory-Friendly Camps for ages 4-12, on April 10 and May 24-27. Plus, at Explora, we've got parties down to a science! Host your next birthday party or other party at Explora, and choose a fun learning activity for the guests. Visit our Website to get details on other cool events at Explora for kids - and adults - of all ages! Teachers, scout leaders, community and senior centers, all like to visit Explora. Groups, please call in advance to plan your visit.

Fishback Studio of the Dance Summer Dance 2020, 4529 Eubank Blvd. NE, Abq, NM 87111. Phone: 505-298-8828; Email: fishbackstudio@qwestoffice.net; Website: fishbackstudio.com; Contact: Kathie Anthony, Owner/Director. Ages 3 to adult. Classes June 2 –July 11. PreKinder dance ages 3, 4, 5. Child-teen-adult: jazz, hip hop, tap, ballet, pointe, acrobatics, modern, drill/dance team technique, contemporary & Scottish. Our special Performing Arts Workshop for ages 6 1/2 thru teen, 4 weeks/4hours per week (Tue/Thu) includes cheer, singing, modeling, theater, jazz, ballet, tap and acrobatics. For adults we also offer Swing, Salsa and More for 6 weeks – meets Thursdays 7:15 pm, starts June 4.

Call, email or stop by to register.

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; Contact: Dani Belvin, Programs & Education Coordinator.

Harwood Art Center, located in downtown Albuquerque, offers multi-disciplinary summer arts programs for youth in grades 1-9. Harwood’s summer programing fosters creativity and curiosity in young artists of all skill levels. We offer four two-week sessions throughout June and July with full and half day options. At Harwood Summer Art Camp, students will immerse themselves in the arts with a group of inspired peers and accomplished instructors. They will experience a range of exciting activities in a positive, supportive atmosphere.

From ceramics and painting, to theater and dance, imaginations are unleashed.

Summer Art Camp opens doors to new experiences and creative innovation, engaging students in the visual and performing arts. Choose an adventure your children will remember for years to come! Register online at harwoodacenter.org. Session 1: June 1 – June 12, Session 2: June 15 – June 26, Session 3: June 29 – July 10 (No camp July 3), Session 4: July 13 – July 24. Pricing: Full Day (9a-4p): $475, Half Day (9a-noon or 12:30p-4p): $275. *Special Pricing: Full Day $430/Half Day $250. Family Membership Discounts Available. Ask About Financial Support.

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Albuquerque Hope Christian School Summer Day Camp, 8005 Louisiana Blvd. NE, Abq, NM 87109. Phone: 505-822-5399; Email: Admissions@hcsnm.org; Website: hcsnm.org; Contact: Gwen Hughes, Admissions Director. Hope Christian School offers a Summer Day Camp for Pre-School (ages 3 and 4), Elementary students (5 years of age) entering Kindergarten thru 5th grade, and a Mid-School Summer Day Camp for students entering 6th, 7th or 8th grade during the months of June and July (closed July 4). Activities include swimming, field trips, Bible stories, sports, music and arts & crafts. Information regarding the camp and registration forms will be available in late March.

Contact the Admissions Office at 505-822-5399. Space is limited.

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.

Instituto Cervantes at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th St. SW, ABQ, NM 87102. Phone: 505-724-4777; Email: adxabq@cervantes.es; Website: albuquerque.cervantes.es; Contact: Amada Torres, Academic & Administrative Assistant. Instituto Cervantes is a non-for-profit organization founded by the government of Spain. We offer afterschool Spanish courses at our location or at your school, Mommy & Me, Zumbini, and a Spanish & Art Summer Camp. Our Spanish Immersion Summer Camp runs from July 6 through July 24, 2020. Classes for ages 2 years old to 12 years old. Registration starts March 1.

Inward Bound Nature Immersion Day Camp, 38 Pine Haven Rd., Tijeras, NM 87059. Phone: 505-503-3956; Email: jssthomas33@gmail.com; Website: bluedesert.org; Contact: Bluedeserthale@gmail.com. Dates: June 1 - July 10, Ages 6-12, 8am-3:30pm. Extended care available until 6pm. Inward Bound is a nature immersion camp that focuses on creating a sense of connection to nature by engaging your child's senses on 200 acres in the high desert of the Manzano mountains. Come for a weeklong experience in and of the elements to learn fire building, survival shelters, plant uses, archery, tracking, stealth, intuition, and meditation. As well as play wilderness games and use the imagination. We’ll finish the week with an overnight campout for star gazing, storytelling, and outdoor feast!

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Kay's All Swim School, 9737 4th St. NW, Abq NM 87114. Website: KaysAllSwimSchool.com. Kay's All Swim School provides excellent personalized swim instruction for infants, children & adults. The water is always warm in an enclosed, chlorine-free, 100 percent UV-protected pool. When your children are ready to receive the best in swim instruction take them to Kay's!

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Keshet Dance & Center for the Arts Summer Dance Camps, 4121 Cutler Ave. NE, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-224-9808; Email: info@keshetarts.org; Website: keshetarts.org/dance/youth-camps; Contact: Ana@keshetarts.org. Ages 4-18. Campers perform short pieces for their family and friends at the conclusion of every camp! No experience necessary. Drop-off begins 8:30am; Before and after care available and limited partial scholarships or sibling discounts. *$25 Early Bird Discount prior to 4/15/2020. June 8-12, 8:45am-4pm; $295 - Dance Camp Sampler (ages 6-14) During this fast-paced camp, dancers will learn a little bit of a lot of dance styles, including Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop and Musical Theater. June 15-19, 8:45am-4pm; $295 - Jazz and Hip Hop Dance (ages 614) Feel the groove with the rhythmic steps and awesome music of Jazz and Hip Hop styles; June 22-26, 8:45am-4pm; $295 - Musical Theater Workshop (ages 6-14) Build a show! Daily studio instruction in jazz dance, plus they will practice their singing and acting, design costumes and sets, and learn a bit of dance and theater history. July 6 – 10, 8:45am–4pm; $295 - Dance Camp Sampler (ages 6-14) During this fast-paced camp, dancers will learn a little bit of a lot of dance styles, including Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop and Musical Theater. July 13-17, 9am – noon; $180- Little Movers Dance Camp (ages 4-5) - A half-day camp designed just for the youngest dancers. Dancers will take Ballet, Contemporary, and Jazz classes. July 13-17, 1pm-4pm; $180 - Young Choreographers (ages 10-18) Geared towards young creative minds who want to learn more about the art of making dances! Dancers will learn basic improvisational skills, choreography techniques as well as exploring collaborations with others. Discounts for multiple camps are offered. Extended Hours packages and Day Rates are available, call for details.

La Esperanza, two locations: 5740 Night Whisper Rd. NW, Ste. 200, Abq, NM 87114 (505-896 6764) and 1721 Wellspring Ave. SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505-8912755). Website: laesperanzacdc.com; Email: RuthPorta@laesperanzapreschool.com. La Esperanza CDC is a 5-star nationally continued on page 50

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accredited Bilingual & Christian education program. We provide high quality care, and well planned and developmentally appropriate activities, in a safe and healthy environment. We employ qualified professionals to provide that care and teach and use the most effective research-based curriculum in early childhood education. We specialize in Spanish-Immersion for children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age. We also provide a Bilingual Before- and AfterSchool and Summer Program for children up to 12 years old. La Esperanza nurtures children in a loving environment allowing them to grow both in faith and learning. We are a year-round program open Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 6pm. We offer full time care and participate in the NM Early PreK, NM PreK, CYFD and Military child care assistance programs. Now enrolling for 2020-2021 School Year. Please call to schedule your tour today.

Learners’ Chess Summer Camps, Abq and Surrounding Areas, NM. Phone: 505-369-6026; Email: learnerschess@gmail.com; Website: learnerschess.org; Contact: Victor Lopez, Director. Learners' Summer Chess Camps offer the opportunity for students to learn chess for the first time and for current chess players to improve their skills. Students in grades 1st and up are welcome to join!

We have morning (8:30am-noon), afternoon (1pm-4:30pm), and full day (8:30am4:30pm) options. Also optional before and after care. We teach everything from the basics all the way to complicated end game techniques. Our curriculum offers student opportunities to demonstrate their content mastery and earn points to trade in for prizes. Costs range depending on how early you sign up!

LearningRX Brain Camp, 7900 San Pedro Dr. NE, B-1, Abq, NM 87109. Phone: 505-856-1596; Email: k.dickey@learningrx.net; Website: learningrx.com/albuquerque-northeast; Contact: Kristen Dickey. What if, instead of sliding backwards in academic skills over the summer, our child could leap ahead?

Students of all ages who receive LearningRx one-on-one brain training see dramatic gains in brain performance. That’s because LearningRx strengthens the brain skills that make up IQ and determine how well the brain thinks, learns, reads, reasons and even pays attention.

Lil’ Kickers Summer Camp, 1311 Cuesta Arriba Ct. NE, Abq, NM 87113. Phone: 505-266-3653; Email: oscar@internationalindoor.com; Web site: internationalindoor.com; Contact: Oscar Sosa, Lil' Kickers Coordinator. Ages: 3-9 years (must be potty trained). The Lil Kickers Summer Camp is an awesome summer experience and a great place to cure summertime boredom. Your child will have a blast playing soccer, other exercises and physical games, as well as participating in prepared craft and science activities. Your child will have a great time spending a summer playing with friends and our experienced, fun, high-energy coaches! Lil Kickers Summer Camp 2020: Dates: June 1—June 26 and July 6–July 31.

Half day and full day available as well as before and after care options.

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, 9am-3pm, June 1 to Aug 7. Extended hours available for additional fee. Children ages 5-15 come for a week or for the summer! Liz says, “It’s all about kids. They learn to be the best they can be.” Monday is Registration Day. Campers receive T-shirts & water bottles. Thursday is Photo Day. We are starting a Photo CD/Book for ongoing students as a history of their horseriding. Friday is Horse Show & Grooming Contest Day. At lunchtime campers relax in the whirlpool. At week’s end there’s a Graduation Ceremony & certificates are passed out. Quality before/after care available. 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 in groups according to skill level. Visa/Mastercard accepted. “This is the place where people dream and horses fly.”

Lobo Aquatics Club, 1 University of New Mexico, Abq, NM 87131. Phone: 505417-7807; Email: coachdforbes@aol.com; Website: swimlobo.com; Contact: Doug Forbes, Head Coach. A USAS year-round competitive swim program for ages 6 and up. Practices begin at 4pm each day and tryouts are welcome year around.

Mantis Kung Fu Summer Camp, 10820 Comanche Rd., Suite B, Abq, NM 87111.

Phone: 505-702-6693; Email: kungfuabq@gmail.com; Website: mantisabq.com; Contact: Sarah Blake, Administrator. Have fun, build confidence and improve coordination at one or more of the Spring/Summer Camp offerings at Mantis Kung Fu! Our summer camps are for kids ages 6 through 13. You have the option of $175 a week Half Day Camps (8am to noon OR 12:30pm to 4:30pm) or $275 a week Full Day camps (8am to 4:30pm), for your family’s convenience. We have five upcoming sessions: March 30-April 3 (Spring!), June 1-5, June 22-26, July 13-17, August 3-7. Aftercare add-on is available to 5:30 pm, for $10 daily or $35/week. Also, the Day-Camp option is $65/day. Mantis Kung Fu Summer Camps have a balanced mix of physical activity and cultural learning, with plenty of playtime and rest/snack breaks. Kids learn and practice stretching, stances for balance and discipline, punches and blocks, safe falling/tumbling and play

games that develop coordination. As they advance through the week or the summer, they will develop footwork, speed, reflexes, decision making, coordination, and balance/flow. At Mantis Kung Fu your child will learn skills, traditions, and discipline that will help them throughout their years. Visit our website or call for more information and discounts for friends and family, first responders, and return campers.

Manzano Day School Summer Discovery, 1801 Central Ave. NW, Abq, NM 87104. Phone: 505-243-6659, x113. Email: daustin@manzanodayschool.org; Website: manzanodayschool.org; Contact: Dina Austin, Program Director. The Summer Discovery program ignites joy in learning! Manzano Day School’s playful environment stimulates critical and creative thinking in its participants. It is a 6-week program running June 1- July 10 offering experiences with math, reading, cooking, water play, field trips, art, gardening, STEAM, movement and games, and world studies. Summer Discovery is open to all children ages 3 1/2 to 11 years old from the Albuquerque area. Children are guided through exploring, experimenting and problem-solving by highly qualified teachers, providing them with many opportunities to gain confidence and experience success. Classes are small in an effort to provide personal attention.

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 prepare children for the grade they will be entering for the upcoming school year. The program introduces the excitement of learning through hands-on activities, movement, daily themes, cooking and exploration. Both 3-Day & 5-Day Programs are offered for the 3 1/2 through 5 year old age group. These children must be at least 3 ½ years old and pottytrained by March 31, 2020. The entering 1st grade program inspires critical and creative thinking through thematic problem-solving, hands-on activities, cooking and community service projects. The entering 2nd & 3rd grade programs stimulate self-discovery and logical thinking through experimentation, problemsolving application of knowledge & skills, cooking and community building. The entering 4th & 5th grade programs provide problem-solving experiences that will be used to promote collaboration, communication, critical-thinking skills, creativity, and compassion. Many activities are built around studies of countries around the world! Program hours are 9am-3pm. Before- and after-care is available for an additional charge.

Mark Kistler's Visual and Performing Fine Arts Camp, Abq, NM. Phone: 832-972-5046; Email: info@markkistler.com; Website: markkistler.com/artcamps/fine-arts-camp-albuquerque; Contact: Mr. Mark Kistler. WOW! Mark Kistler and his group of Amazing Arts Educators from around the country are joining creative talents to offer an Awesome Full-Week Full-Day Visual And Performing Fine Arts Summer Camp. Art Camp will be Monday through Friday from 9am-4pm for ages 6-16. Our Visual and Performing Fine Arts Summer Camp teachers include National Award Winning Claymation Animators, Visual Arts Teachers, Musical Theater Directors, Robotics Instructor, Improv…and of course “Mark Kistler” from Public Television’s Emmy Award winning “Imagination Station!” All Campers will have the thrill of experiencing ALL classes including…Claymation, Cartooning, Singing, Music, Drama & Drawing in 3-D. NDI New Mexico Hiland Summer Programs, 4800 Central Ave. SE, Abq, NM 87108. Phone: 505-430-0200; Website: ndi-nm.org; Contact: Wendy Barker, Hiland Program Producer. Ages 3-18. Young Children’s Division, June 8-July 31, Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Pre-Hip-Hop. Full-Day Programs July 6-24, Ages 9 to 18 Ballet, Jazz, & Modern. Registration Open.

National Hispanic Cultural Center Voces and Manoa Summer Institutes, 1701 4th Street SW, Abq, NM 87102. Phone: 505-383-4724; Email: valerie.martinez@state.nm.us; Web site: nhccnm.org; Contact: Valerie Martinez, Director of History and Literary Arts. NHCC Summer Institutes run weekdays, June 1-26, 9:30am - 4pm. VOCES is a FREE summer institute for teen writers (rising 9th graders through graduating seniors) who are inspired to write prose, poetry and monologues by teambuilding, looking at art, making art, peer workshops, field trips and co-creating a public reading/performance on the last day of the institute. Apply: bit.ly/voces2020. Contact: Valerie Martínez, valerie.martinez@state.nm.us, 505-383-4724. The MANOA PROJECT is a FREE theater apprenticeship for teens. Up to 20 students are selected for an intensive theater experience in which they learn to become an ensemble and create an original performance. Manoa is a collaboration between the NHCC and Tricklock Company. Contact Katy Houska, katy@tricklock.com, 505-414-3738.

National Inventors Hall of Fame’s Camp Invention, Albuquerque and Rio Rancho locations: Saint Therese Catholic School, 311 Shropshire Pl. NW, Abq, NM 87107 (July 13-17, 9am-3:30pm, $240), Tierra Antigua Elementary School, 8121 Rainbow Blvd. NW, Abq, NM 87114 (June 8-12, 8:30am-3pm, $260) and Cielo Azul Elementary School, 3804 Shiloh Rd. NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144 (June 8-12, 9am3:30pm, $255). Phone: 800-968-4332; Email: campinvention@invent.org; Website: invent.org/camp; Contact: Customer Relations. Imaginations will soar this summer in the all-new Camp Invention® program, Elevate! Campers in grades K-6 continued on page 52

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will spark their creativity and build collaboration skills while controlling their very own flight simulation robot, protecting Earth’s ecosystems, designing the ultimate sports complex and learning the value of their ideas! Local educators will lead fun, hands-on STEM activities inspiring children to ask questions, overcome obstacles and be confident in their innovative ideas. Visit invent.org/camp or call 800-968-4332 to register. Use promo code LOCAL25 to save $25 (expires 3/31) or LOCAL15 to save $15 (expires 5/12).

National Museum of Nuclear Science & History’s Science is Everywhere Camp, 601 Eubank Blvd. SE, Abq, NM 87123. Phone: 505-245-2137, ext. 101; Email: info@nuclearmuseum.org; Website: nuclearmuseum.org; Contact: Lisa Guida, Director of Education. The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History will host "Science is Everywhere" Summer Camps for children who are in grades Pre-K and Kindergarten to 7th grade. These themed, week-long camps will take place May 26-Aug. 7, and they are designed to be both highly educational and fun for all. Sessions include "Rocket Science," "STEMinists: International Women's Space Station," “Row, Row, Row Your Bot," "Secret Mission: Operation Fun" and many more! Half-day camps for our youngest campers begin at 8:30am and end at 11am. Parents/guardians can purchase before- and after-care for those needing to drop their camper off at 7:30 am and pick up their camper between 11-11:30 am. Full-day camps run 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Camp specific activities end at 3:30pm. The museum offers the option of purchasing before- and after-care beginning at 7:30 am. Activities during morning care are loosely structured. Afternoon childcare, with counselor and camp assistant oversight, is from 3:30-5:30 pm each day. Late fees apply for campers who have not been picked up by 5pm. The weekly cost for childcare is $35, regardless of use.

NM Rush Soccer Club Sharp Shooters, 4425 Prospect Ave. NE, Abq, NM 87110.

Phone: 505-998-7285; Email: edooley@nmrush.com; Website: nmrush.com; Contact: Eric Dooley, Camp Director. The New Mexico Rush Sharp Shooters is an exciting, fun, safe, and energetic youth soccer program for players with the current 2015 through 2012 years of birth. The program is held at Three locations Westside (Mariposa Basin Park), Eastside (North Domingo Baca) and the Center (home of NM Rush Soccer). Our Sharp Shooters Director and Coaching Staff bring various USYS and USSF licenses to the table as well as previous playing experience at the college and professional levels. Rush aims to foster a safe, fun, educational experience for your child as well as a solid foundation for a lifetime of enjoyment within the game. Annual Membership 20192020: Cost:$300 per player (Membership is one full year from registration day).

Training Days: Tuesday, Wednesdays And Thursdays (Thursdays will be game days). Training times per age group: 5:15pm- 6pm (U5-U6 birth years 2015 and 2014) 6-7pm (U7-U8 birth years 2013 and 2012). Locations: The Center (East) (4425 Prospect Ave., Ste. 155, 87110), North Domingo Baca Park (East) and Mariposa Basin Park (West).

New Mexico School of Music, 136-J Washington St. SE, Abq, NM 87108. Phone: 505-266-3474; Email: music@nmschoolofmusic.com; Website: nmschoolofmusic.com; Contact: Tatiana Vetrinskaya. Ages: 2-18 years. New Mexico School of Music offers exciting music lessons on all instruments and voice. We have music summer camps for children K-12 as well as early childhood programs, Music FunTime and Suzuki Violin, for children 2-6 years old.

New Mexico Shotokan Karate’s Karate for Kids, 2808 Girard NE, Abq, NM 87107. Phone: 505-872-0725; Email: info@nmsk.org; Website: nmsk.org; Contact: Sensei Randy Sanders. All ages. A family oriented Martial Arts Studio for fun and fitness. Students learn self-defense, develop awareness of one’s surrounding, increase coordination, flexibility, build self-confidence, self-esteem, discipline and respect. ongoing enrollment. New Student Special. Students learn about Japanese Martial Arts, culture and language as part of their martial arts training. Students are given the opportunity to participate in state, national and international competitions.

New Mexico Young Actors, Inc. Summer Theater Workshop, 7001 San Antonio Dr. NE, Abq, NM 87109. Phone: 505-821-8055, Email: info@nmyoungactors.org; Website: nmyoungactors.org; Contact: Paul Bower, Executive Director.

NMYA offers its popular summer Musical Theater Workshop and Drama I classes for students ages 9—19, June 1—25. The Musical Theater Workshop meets Mon— Thurs, 1—3:30pm; students will learn acting, singing, and dancing from professional artists and will prepare a program of musical classics ($410). The Drama I class meets Mon—Thurs, 3:30—5:30pm; students will learn the basics of acting and present a scenes program ($330). Register for both and receive a 20% discount!

On The Move Studio, 2325 San Pedro NE, Suite 1A 2, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-288-2861; Email: hanna@onthemove.studio; Website: onthemove.studio; Contact: Hanna Cubra, Owner. Developmental movement: "MilestoneMoves" ages 3 months-3 years. MilestoneMoves focuses on motor skills in relation to ages and stages. The classes are small, and held in a sensory relaxed space to

ensure a calm and personalized experience. The classes are structured in a guided play format, where motor skills and other developmental tasks, such as communication, play and emotions specific to the child’s age are explored and discussed. Sensory Play: Preschool. Yoga: K-8 grade. Private occupational therapy services, yoga instruction and cranial sacral therapy are other services offered. You can also book the sensory friendly space outside of class.

Painted Iguana Art Classes: Summer Painting for Kids! 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! Parents, help foster a love of the arts in your child - and you'll be able to fill your home with their acrylic creations this summer. Session I - Magical Manatees, II Elephants on Parade, III Kaboom over Disney Skies, IV Hummingbirds! Choose from up to four painting sessions during June & July. Each one of the fours sessions lasts two weeks. Come once per week, each two-week session - perfect for swim team members & traveling families. Each class lasts two hours each week. Choose your day to attend: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, from 2-4pm.

Supplies are always included - brushes, acrylics, canvas, & students receive instruction on brush use, color mixing, & sketching. Which painting will you choose of the four FUN paintings? Call for session dates, or check the website.

Cost: $60 per session/2 class dates/2 weeks. Always customized & encouraging art instruction for children ages 6-16. Come see why art is the adventure children never want to end in Painted Iguana Art Classes!

Parent Practicums, Albuququerque, Rio Rancho and other locations statewide. Phone: 505-294-1941; Email: NMpracticumcoordinator@gmail.com; Website: tinyurl.com/NMParentPracticum2020; Contact: Jennifer Gray, Practicum Coordinator. Parent Practicum is a free-for-parents, multi-day conference for parents on classical, Christian homeschooling. You’ll find a community of local families, eager to explore the classical model of education and tools that make learning all subjects with all their children satisfying. Parent Practicums are offered in 5 NM locations. While you learn, your children learn, too!

Economically-priced day camps are available for students of all ages. While you learn, your students are sure to enjoy the group learning environment, whether they are being cared for in our nursery, exploring art in our Art Start camp, memorizing and drawing God’s world in our Creative Cartography camps, or participating in our academic camps for older students. Advance registration for student camps is required. Camp costs $49/student for the 3 days. Parents must remain on site.

Platinum Performance Horses, 6414 Lagunitas Rd. SW, Abq, NM , 87105.

Phone: 505-480-6000; Email: mariah.wilson88@yahoo.com; Contact: Mariah Wilson. Website: PlatinumHorses.com. Enrolling now for summer camps. At Platinum Performance Horses, our philosophy on training for both horses and their people provides an excellent, safe environment for kids of all ages to learn and enjoy their summer time with the magic of horses! Our horses and program are very versatile offering a range of activities. Well-behaved horses and knowledgeable instructors make for a SAFE experience that will enhance a child's ability to learn and grow as their confidence grows and thrives. We ride, groom, learn horse care and management and create crafts and of course, PLAY Rio Grande Learning Solutions Dyslexia Bootcamp, 10401 Montgomery Parkway NE, Abq, NM 87111. Phone: 505-321-4486; Email: riograndelearningsolutions@gmail.com; Website: riograndelearningsolutions.com; Contact: Melanie Overbay Owner/Facilitator. Do you want to spend your entire summer with tutoring, just to maintain/not lose reading gains? Or do you want to spend one week and jump ahead? One-on-one, multi-sensory, strength-based, & confidence-boosting program! Ages 6 and up.

Rock 101 Music Academy Summer Sessions, 9315 Candelaria Rd. NE, Abq, NM 87112. Phone: 505-203-7391; Email: Rock101nm@gmail.com; Website: Rock101nm.com, Contact: Kevin Herig, director. Ages: 4-17. The Rock 101 Summer Sessions aim to empower youth through music. Small group lessons, guest band performances and educational workshops will help you gear up to perform a concert with your own band. Seasoned musicians and beginners alike can rock out on vocals, guitar, drums, piano, bass, and ukulele! Age groups: FreeBirds 4-6, Young Guns 7-11, Old School 12-17.

Rogue Autism Rebels, 10899 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Ste B, Abq, NM 87111.

Phone: 505-544-6330; Email: kylew@rogueautismrebels.com; Website: rogueautismrebels.com; Contact: Kyle Wortman, M.A., BCBA Clinical Supervisor.

Slogan: Give a Voice & Promote Change. Providing Applied Behavior Analysis services for children 2 to 21 years old in home and center settings. The most effective therapy for children with Autism. Our assessment process, treatment plan development, and skill-building curriculum is comprehensive in nature and implemented by highly trained staff. Come tour our new center off Montgomery and Juan Tabo. Daytime, evening, and weekend hours available. No waitlist for all insurances including Tricare! Contact us today to make a difference in the continued on page 54

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SUMMER PROGRAMS

FOR TEENS MANOA is a theater apprenticeship presented by the NHCC and Tricklock Company. Up to 20 students are selected for an intensive theater experience. Contact Katy Houska, katy@tricklock.com, 505-414-3738.

VOCES is a summer writing institute for teens who write prose, poetry and monologues inspired by seeing and making art, peer workshops, field trips and more.

Apply: bit.ly/voces2020 or valerie.martinez@state.nm.us

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Albuquerque

5111 Homestead Circle NW Albuquerque, NM 87120 1st Class Learning Center is a childcare center licensed by the State of New Mexico.

Cooking, Swimming, Water Play, Arts & Crafts, Games, Field Trips and more.

Five-Star Child Care. Nationally Accredited. Fun, caring, friendly staff.

We also provide FlexCareTM evening, overnight and weekend care.

• Quality childcare 6 weeks to 12 years.

• CYFD subsidized care available, we do not charge sales tax.

• Reasonable prices & discounts available.

• We have an age appropriate curriculum.

• We serve nutritional meals mandated

by CACFP, which is included in the price.

• All staff are CPR/First Aid certified and have their background clearance.

• Staff also takes child care training mandated by CYFD.

Please feel free to visit our newly renovated center in Taylor Ranch, across the street from LBJ Middle School.

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life of your child with Autism.

SAGA Gymnastics Summer-Sault Day Camp, 3400 Candelaria Rd. NE, Abq, NM 87107. Phone: 505-884-6949; Email: info@sagagym.com; Website: SAGAgymnastics.com; Contact: Amberly Garcia-Summer Camp Coordinator/Admin. Assistant. If you are looking for an awesome summer camp program, look no further! Voted Top 5 in ABQ's 2018 Best in the City competition, SAGA's Summer-Sault Day Camp is full of amazing activities! Not only do we go on tons of cool field trips; We also support creativity, promote learning, foster life-long friendships, and so much more! Plus, we get to practice gymnastics! Summer-Sault Day Camp is created for ages 6-12, with plenty of fun activities throughout the whole week. Regular summer camp hours are MondayFriday from 9am-4:30pm, extended care hours are available for an additional fee. Check out our website for more details on weekly themes, field trip dates, etc. Space is limited, so register now!

Salam Academy Summer Camp, 8015 Mountain Rd. Pl. NE, Abq, NM 87110.

Phone: 505-888-7688; Email: fedah.abdelhack@salamacademy.org; Website: salamacademy.org; Contact: Fedah Abdelhack - Administrator. Summer program for students who have completed kindergarten through 8th grade. Monday through Friday. 2 sessions available: June 1-June 24 and June 26 - July 24. 9am to 3pm. Before and aftercare available if needed! $375 for 1 month or $500 for the 2 months. Fun, Hands on, safe environment!

Sandia Preparatory School’s SummerPrep, 532 Osuna Rd. NE, Abq, NM 87113. Phone: 505-338-3045; Email: summerprep@sandiaprep.org; Website: summerprep.org; Contact: Andrew O'Cleireachain, SummerPrep Director. The Fun starts at SummerPrep! SummerPrep, Sandia Prep’s summer program, runs from June 1 - July 10 for students from any school in grades Pre-K through high school. With over 60 academic, tech, art, and athletic classes to choose from, students can look forward to learning new skills, crafting talents, and discovering interests with new and old friends alike. Returning favorites include Minecraft, Hogwarts School, Let’s Get Cooking, Archery, and Weird and Wacky Science. Among the new classes this year are Architectural Exploration, Video Game Design, and full theater productions of Moana JR. and Wizard of Oz. Half and full days, as well as, before and after-care programs are available with individualized schedules for each student. View catalog and register at summerprep.org.

Sol Acting Studios Make-A-Movie Camp & Comedy Showcase Camp, 5500 San Mateo Blvd. Ste. 114, Abq, NM 87109. Phone: 505-881-0975; Email: info@solacting.com; Website: solacting.com/youth.html; Contact: Ron Weisberg Instructor. Join our make-a-movie camp and learn techniques for on camera acting as well as script creation and go from script to screen and make a movie in one week! Then join our Comedy Showcase Camp and learn the secrets of comedy by creating a show and performing it at the end of the week for friends and family! Ages 7-11 and 12-16, several options throughout the summer, 10am to 4pm, Mon-Fri. Movie Camps: $350, Comedy Camps: $300!

Southwest Child Care Early Learning Centers, 4802 Wyoming Blvd. NE, 2626 Texas St NE, 11800 Lomas Blvd. NE, Abq, NM 87111. Phone: 505-296-3121; Email: cc@swchildcare.com; Website: swchildcare.com. We serve children ages 6 weeks-12 years; we are open Mon-Fri, 6:30am-6pm at our Wyoming location, 5am-6:30pm at our Lomas location, and 24 hours 7 days a week at our Uptown location. We are a Licensed, 5-Star, Nationally Accredited program.

Southwest Secondary Learning Center’s Camp Smart Lab, 10301 Candelaria Rd. NE, Abq, NM 87112. Phone: 505-296-7677; Email: denisedixson@sslc-nm.com; Website: sslc-nm.com; Contact: Denise Dixson. Camp Smart Lab is a S.T.E.A.M. Camp for students in grades 4th-8th. Featuring Robotics, Graphic Design, Engineering and Coding classes. June 1-5 & June 8-12, full day and half day sessions available. Starting at $129 per half day class. Class descriptions available at sslc-nm.com.

SpringStone Montessori Schools, Abq and Rio Rancho, NM. Website: springstonekids.com. Nationally accredited schools accepting children infant–6 years. Schools are open Mon-Fri, 6:30am–6pm. Four state-of-the-art facilities: N. Abq Acres–7940 Carmel Ave NE, 505-821-8181; UNM Area–1615 Randolph Ct. SE, 505-242-1234; Paradise Hills–4598 Paradise Blvd. NW, 505-897-8111; Rio Rancho– 2441 Grande SE, 505-994-8111. Enrichment Programs.

Stone Age Climbing Gym Lil’ Lemurs, Spider Monkeys and Wall Crawlers Climbing Camps, Midtown: 4130 Cutler Ave. NE, Abq, NM 87110.

North: 6200 Alameda NE, Abq, NM 87113. Phone: 505-341-2016; Email: Climb@StoneAgeGym.com; Website: climbstoneage.com/youth-camps; Contact: Bryan Pletta, President. Experience the adventure of rock climbing at our Lil’ Lemurs, Spider Monkeys or Wall Crawlers Climbing Camps this summer! Our low

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instructor to camper ratio insures that your child will receive personal attention to help them learn the basics of climbing in a fun and supportive setting.

Lil’ Lemurs is for kids ages 6 to 8 and costs $239.95. Spider Monkeys is for kids ages 8 to 11 and costs $239.95. Our more advanced Wall Crawlers program is for ages 11 to 14, costs $259.95, and includes a Tram ride and outdoor field trip to the Crest on the final day. Sign up by April 30 to receive our early registration 10% discount. There are four sessions scheduled for our Lil’ Lemurs program. Sessions are one week long and run from 9am to noon Monday through Friday. Sessions start on June 15 and July 6 at our Midtown location and on June 22 and July 13 at our new North gym. There are four sessions scheduled for our Spider Monkeys program. All sessions meet for one week from 1pm to 4pm Monday through Friday. Sessions start on June 15 and July 6 at our Midtown location and on June 22 and July 13 at our new North gym. We have four Wall Crawlers camps scheduled for the older kids. Choose from either June 1 or July 20 at our Midtown location or from June 8 or July 27 at our new North gym.

Wall Crawlers meets Monday through Thursday from 1pm to 4pm and features a full day field trip outdoors on the final Friday from 9am to 4pm.

Sunset Mesa Preschool Summer Zone, 2900 Morris St. NE, Abq, NM 87112.

Phone: 505-298-7626; Website: sunset-mesa.com; Contacts: Renee Humphrey or Nicole Maxwell, Preschool Office Assistants. Join the magic and adventure of our Preschool Summer Zone for children ages 2½-6. Exciting full and half day programs, with before and after care available. Enter our "Summer Zone" for preschoolers, with class choices such as: Creative Kids, Gardening and STEM Adventures, The ABC’s of STEM, and Summer Bookworms. Preschool Summer Zone runs four weeks, June 1 through June 26, from 9am to 3:30pm. Children enrolled for a full day should bring a morning and afternoon snack, water bottle, lunch and a drink.

Tutor-Me, 5528 Eubank NE, Ste. 6, Abq, NM 87111. Phone: 505-307-4170; Contact: Sandra Akkad, Founder. Web site: mytutorme.com. 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 specialize in grades K–12. We offer classes in 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 2020 Summer Camp, 1210 University Blvd. NE, Abq, NM 87102. Phone: 505-277-3365; Email: weecare@unm.edu; Website: childcare.unm.edu; Contact: Tara Erkman, Special Programs. Two week SchoolAge and Middle School Summer Camp Sessions from 8am - 5:30pm daily. All meals included. FREE summer camp gear with registration. Call 505-277-3365 or visit childcare.unm.edu for more details.

UNM School of Architecture + Planning High School Design Education Workshop, Phone: 505-277-2903; Email: saap@unm.edu; Website: saap.unm.edu/; Contact: John Quale, Chair and Professor of Architecture. The UNM Department of Architecture and the UNM Department of Landscape Architecture are offering a one-week Design Education Workshops for middle school students from July 13-17, Monday through Friday, 9am to 4am. We are also offering a two-week Design Education Workshop for high school students from July 20-31, Monday through Friday 9am to 4am. Students should bring their lunch. The participating students will learn about the fundamentals of design – at the scale of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Product Design. UNM instructors in the relevant fields will be running the workshops.

The middle school workshop is $250, and the high school workshop is $500. Sign up at the UNM Marketplace: https://bursar.unm.edu/deptdepositsmarketplace/touchnet-marketplace.html. Search for Middle School DEW or High School DEW. Information for this directory comes from the advertisers and does not constitute an endorsement by New Mexico Kids!

Albuquerque

Albuquerque

Ann Silva’s Sewing Center

4520 Alexander Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87107 www.annsilva.com

505-881-5253 Camp Camp Sew Fu Fun n CAMP SEW FUN!

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Albuquerque/Belen

Albuquerque

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Spring Session March 2 – May 30

Fre ee Tria l Class ! $17/class or $15/class paid in full

Classes are at the International Indoor Soccer Arena in Albuquerque NEW–Classes also offered at The McDermott Athletic Center (The MAC) in Rio Rancho!

Internationalindoor.com/lil-kickers.htm (505) 266-3653/themacsports.com

Now Enrolling for Summer Camps!

Expanded dates and single day experiences available NOW Horsemanship and Riding Lessons Beginner to National Level Youth Program Experienced Show Horses Available for Lease

Where tomorrows champions are training today!

505-480-6000

www.PlatinumHorses.com

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CHRISTUS ST. VINCENT PRIMARY CARE

Keep Them Healthy This Year Make sure your family stays healthy by keeping up-to-date with your health care appointments. Whether getting shots, scheduling sports physicals and routine check-ups, or if you need to be seen quickly — we are your convenient resource for health care.

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