2024 Summer Youth Events and Programs

Spring into Summer Saturday, April 27

Spring Festival to Kick-Off Summer

Join us for a day of fun at the park with activities and entertainment as you learn about youth programs, events, camps, lessons, and classes offered across the city!

When: Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Barelas Park & Community Center 801 Barelas Rd SW, 87102
Who: Children, youth, parents, guardians, and teachers are welcome to attend. This event is free and open to the public.
What: Learn about upcoming Summer programs and enjoy Games & Activities

Summer Full-Day Programs

Full-Day Programs at Community, Multi-Gen, Child Development Centers & APS Locations

Free or low cost summer programs at more than 20 community centers, 2 multi-generational centers, and select APS locations providing planned, organized and supervised activities. Therapeutic Recreation is for youth of all abilities. Each location offers different programing and registration.

• Community Center Programs | Lottery Registration May 6-May 17 | 5-15 Years | $10 one-time
• Multi-Gen. Center Programs | Lottery Registration May 6-May 17 | 5-13 | $30 per month plus one-time $20 annual center membership fee
• PLAY+ School Playground Program | Registration May 22 8 a.m. | K-Grade 5 | $15 one-time, $30 per week one child, $35 two children, $40 3+
• Therapeutic Recreation Inclusive Programs |Registration Date Coming Soon | K-High School | $40
• Early Head Start Program | Ongoing Registration | 0-3 Years | Free | Contact Monica Watrin (505) 767-6512
• Preschool & NM Pre-K | Ongoing Registration | 3-5 Years | Free or Low Cost | Contact Lisa Lopez (505) 767-6504

Summer Camps & Classes

Partial-Day Lessons, Camps, Classes & Events

Each location offers different programing and registration.

• Teen Nights| Registration Date Coming Soon | 12-19 Years | Free
• Swim Lessons | May 4 2024 at noon | All Ages | $
• Swim, Water Polo & Dive Teams | Registration May 4 at noon | 5-14 Years | $
• Tennis Lessons | Registration May 4 at 8 a.m. | All Ages | $
• Pickleball Lessons | Registration May 4 | All Ages | $
• Junior Golf | Registration Varies, Contact Golf Course | Summer | $
• Esperanza Bicycle Classes & Repair | Ongoing | All Ages | Free
• Open Space Hikes | Ongoing | All Ages | Free
• Open Space Community Concerts | No Registration Required | All Ages | Free
• APD Camp Fearless | Registration May 1 at noon | 8-13 Years | $
• Camp BioPark | Registration March 6 | K-Grade 9 | $
• ABQ Museum Art School |Registration March 27 | 3-14 Years | $
• Balloon Museum Stories & Music in the Sky | Ongoing | All Ages | Free with Admission
• Library Summer Reading | Registration Date Coming Soon | All Ages | Free
• Library Events Clubs Resources & Classes | Ongoing |All Ages | Free
• Explora! School Break Camps | Open Now | 3.5-17 Years | $

Summer Meals

Free Nutritious Meals

The Food Service Program for Children provides free meals in City community centers, parks, schools, apartment complexes, public housing, churches and at non-profit organizations during the summer. Find a location near you! Meals will be served at each site for one hour on first come, first serve basis. Please look at the PDF listing for serving time.

• Parks | Starts Date Coming Soon | 1-18 Years | Free
• Community Centers | Starts Date Coming Soon | 1-18 Years | Free

Places of Interest

Wide Variety of Locations Across the City

Get out and about to create experiences for the whole family. Hours vary by location.

• Libraries Events: Music, Art, Crafts, Clubs, Movie Nights, Festivals, and More | Free
• ABQ BioPark Zoo, Botanic Garden, Aquarium, and Tingley Beach | $
• Pools & Splash Pads | $
• Community Centers | Free
• Albuquerque Museum | Free
• Open Space Visitor Center Art Gallery | Free
• Public Art | Free
• KiMo Theatre | Free
• Balloon Museum  | $
• Casa San Ysidro historic collections and events | Free or $
• Historic Old Town | Free
• City Trail Maps | Free
• Virtual Trails | Free
• Find a Park | Free
• Golf Courses | $
• Basket Ball Courts | Free
• Tennis Courts | Free
• Skate Parks | Free
• Open Space Visitor Center | Free
• Bicycling Maps & Info | Free
• Fishing | Free
• Shooting Range | Minors Must Be Supervised | $
• Library Meeting & Study Rooms | Free
• Community Center Rentals | $
• Pool Rentals | $
• BioPark Rentals | $
• Picnic Area Rentals | $
• Explora! Rentals | $
• Other Large Facility Rentals | $

Jobs, Volunteering & Training

Growth & Experience

The City of Albuquerque continues to be one of the largest employers of young people in New Mexico. Visit cabq.gov/jobs for current listings.

• Youth Nature Guides | Ages 14+
• JMP summer internships | 14-19 | Paid
• Youth Summer Jobs | 14-24 | Paid
• One ABQ Volunteers | All Ages
• Mayor's Youth Advisory Council | 14+
• Junior Life Guard Course | 11-14 Years | $
• BioPark Volunteers | 14+
• APD Camp Fearless | 8-13
• Junior Police Academy | 14-17