2023 Summer Youth Events and Programs

Spring into Summer Saturday, April 29

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 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Tiguex Park 1800 Mountain Rd NW 87104 with Free Parking at ABQ Museum
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

• Spring into Summer Flier (English)
• Spring into Summer Flier in Spanish (Español)
• Spring into Summer Flier in Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt)
• Spring into Summer Flier in Chinese (中文)
• Spring into Summer Flier in Swahili (kiswahili)
• Spring into Summer Flier in Kinyarwanda (Kinyarwanda)
• Spring into Summer Flier in Farsi (فارسی)
• Spring into Summer Flier Dari (دری)
• Spring into Summer Flier Arabic (العربية)

Summer Full-Day Programs

Full-Day Programs at Community, Multi-Gen, Child Development Centers, APS Locations, and Open Space Visitor Center

The City of Albuquerque provides 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 | Registration Date Coming Soon | 5-15 Years | Free
• Multi-Gen. Center Programs | Registration Date Coming Soon | 5-12 | $
• PLAY+ School Playground Program | Registration Date Coming Soon | K-Grade 5 | $
• Therapeutic Recreation Inclusive Programs | Registration Date Coming Soon | K-High School | $
• 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
• Open Space Summer Camps | Registration Date Coming Soon | 6-14 Years | $

Summer Camps & Classes

Partial-Day Lessons, Camps, Classes, and Events

Each location offers different programing and registration.

• Teen Nights| Registration Date Coming Soon | 12-19 Years | Free
• PLAY+ School Playground Program | Registration Date Coming Soon | K-Grade 5 | $
• Camp BioPark | Registration Open March 1 | 3 Years-Grade 9 | $
• Explora! School Break Camps | Registration Date Coming Soon | 3.5-17 Years | $
• APD Camp Fearless | Registration Date Coming Soon | 8-13 Years | $
• ABQ Museum Art School | Registration Date Coming Soon | All Ages | $
• Balloon Museum Stories & Music in the Sky | Ongoing | All Ages | Free with Admission
• Esperanza Bicycle Classes & Repair | Ongoing | All Ages | Free
• Library Summer Reading | Registration Date Coming Soon | All Ages | Free 
• Library Events Clubs Resources & Classes | Ongoing  |All Ages | Free
• Open Space Hikes | Weekly Events | All Ages | Free
• Open Space Camps | Ongoing Registration | All Ages | Free
• Swim Lessons | Registration Date Coming Soon | All Ages | $
• Adventures in Aquatics | Registration Date Coming Soon | 8-14 Years | $
• Tennis Lessons | Registration Date Coming Soon | All Ages | $
• Pickleball Lessons | Registration Date Coming Soon | All Ages | $
• Kids Triathlon |Registration Date Coming Soon | 8-14 Years | $
• Swim, Water Polo & Dive Teams | Registration Date Coming Soon | 5-14 Years | $
• Junior Golf | Registration Date Coming Soon | Summer | $

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 | $
• Explora! Youth Apprentice Program | 12-15 Years | $
• BioPark Volunteers | 14+
• Explora! Youth Intern Program | Sophomores | Paid
• APD Camp Fearless | 8-13