Youth Programs
Contact Community Centers
Register for Community Center Youth Programs
Community Centers Main Office:
700 4th SW, Suite B, 87102
505-767-5800
Contact PLAY+
Register for Youth Programs at APS Schools
3401 Monroe NE, 87110
505-767-5885
Contact Therapeutic Recreation
Register for Therapeutic Recreation Programs
823 Buena Vista SE, 87106
505-848-1334
Fall 2023 Before & After School Programs*
Before and/or After School Programs are available at most of our community centers, Therapeutic Recreation sites, and various PLAY+ APS Elementary Schools.
These programs provide planned, organized, and supervised activities designed to meet the recreational needs of the children who attend.
Community Center, Therapeutic Recreation, and PLAY+ registrations open July 24, 2023. Registration fees may apply.
*Programs begin August 7, 2023.
Summer Youth Program at Community Centers
Summer 2023 Program Dates & Hours
- For children 5 to 15 years. Children must be 6 years old before September 1st, 2023 and have completed Kindergarten.
- Runs June 12 to July 28, Mon. to Fri., 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Summer 2023 Lottery & Registration
Due to the high participant demand, a "lottery-style" selection of participants is used. You will need to create an account to proceed and access the site. It is also important to note your user name and password as you will need this information to register and submit payments.
View instructions for the Summer Youth Program Lottery
Register for the Summer Youth Program
- Lottery Registration: May 1 - May 12
- Lottery Drawing: May 15
- Registration: May 17 to May 26
- If your child is selected you will be notified by staff members with further instructions to complete the registration process.
- Once a program's registration is full, a waiting list is kept and maintained. Parents/Guardians of waiting list participants will be notified as space becomes available.
Please view our registration page or social media for regular updates to on-going summer registration.
Summer Program Fees
One-time $10 registration fee per child.
Year-end Tax Information
For income tax purposes, the City's Federal Tax ID Number (EIN) is 85-6000102.
Important Note
City of Albuquerque programs do not provide year-end statements. Any time a payment is made, we do provide receipts and we suggest that participants of the programs save those receipts for tax purposes.