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Multigenerational Youth Programs

Our three multigenerational centers offer quality out-of-school time programs, providing a variety of unique opportunities to excite and grow Albuquerque's youth.

The Department of Senior Affairs Multigenerational Youth Program provides school-age programs for children in kindergarten through 8th grade at North Domingo BacaManzano Mesa, and Santa Barbara Martineztown multigenerational centers. In addition to the older adult programming and services offered at the City's six senior centers, our multigenerational centers provide an array of senior and youth programming including out-of-school time youth recreation programs.

For questions about youth programming, email [email protected] for North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center located in northeast Albuquerque; email [email protected] for Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center located in southeast Albuquerque; or [email protected] for Santa Barbara Martineztown located near downtown. 

Register for Multigenerational Youth Programs


Multigenerational After-School Program

Availability

North Domingo Baca, Manzano Mesa, and Santa Barbara Martineztown multigenerational centers offer an after-school youth program.

School Program Dates & Hours

North Domingo and Manzano Mesa programs begin Monday, August 12, 2024. 

Santa Barbara Martineztown program begins Monday, January 6, 2025. 

The multigenerational youth after-school program runs from the first full week of school to the last day of the regular calendar school year. Each program follows the Albuquerque Public School (APS) schedule. Please check with your child’s APS school for a calendar of start/end dates, in-service days, and holidays as our program aligns with the same scheduled off days.

North Domingo Baca

After-school program hours: Monday through Friday, 2:15 to 6 p.m.

Manzano Mesa

Before-school program hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. 

After-school program hours: Monday through Friday, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. 

Santa Barbara Martineztown

After-school program hours: Monday through Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. 

Registration

Online registration is ongoing until full. Open spaces are filled on a first come, first served basis.

School Program Fees

Annual Fee

There is an annual multigenerational center membership fee of $20.00. Unless the annual membership fee was paid prior to registration, it is required at the time of child enrollment.

Monthly Fee

There is a monthly program fee of $15.00 per child. All monthly program fees are due at the beginning of the month and must be paid no later than the first week of the month, otherwise, the child may be disenrolled from the program.

Transportation

After-school transportation is provided to North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center from Edmund G. Ross Elementary School.

Before and after-school transportation is provided to Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center from Manzano Mesa Elementary School.

After-school transportation is provided to Santa Barbara Martineztown Multigenerational Center from Lew Wallace Elementary School.


Seasonal Break Programs

North Domingo Baca, Manzano Mesa, and Santa Barbara Martineztown multigenerational centers offer Seasonal Break Programs for enrolled after-school youth program participants ages 5 to 13. 

Programs are available for participants currently enrolled in the after-school youth program only.  

Thanksgiving Break Program Dates & Hours

North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center:

November 27, 2024

Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Holiday Center Closures: November 28 and 29

Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center:

November 27, 2024

Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Holiday Center Closures: November 28 and 29

Winter Break Program Dates & Hours

North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center:

December 23-24, 26-27 & 30-31, 2024 & January 2 - 3, 2025

Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Holiday Center Closures: December 25 and January 1

Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center:

December 23-24, 26-27 & 30-31, 2024 & January 2 - 3, 2025

Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Holiday Center Closures: December 25 and January 1

Santa Barbara Martineztown Multigenerational Center:

December 23-24, 26-27 & 30-31, 2024 & January 2 - 3, 2025

Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Holiday Center Closures: December 25 and January 1

Spring Break Program Dates & Hours

North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center:

March 17-21, 2025

Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center:

March 17-21, 2025

Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Santa Barbara Martineztown Multigenerational Center:

March 17-21, 2025

Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.


Summer Recreation Program

Availability & Age Eligibility Requirements

Both North Domingo Baca and Manzano Mesa multigenerational centers offer a youth Summer Recreation Program every year for children ages 5 to 13. Children who are 5 years old at the time of registration must turn 6 by September 1. 

Summer 2024 Program Dates and Hours

June 17 - August 2, 2024

Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 

Summer 2024 Lottery & Registration

Due to the high participant demand, a "lottery-style" selection of participants is used. 

Lottery Registration: May 6 - May 17

Lottery Drawing: May 20

Registration for selected participants: May 22 - 31

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. 

Summer Program Fees

Program Annual Fee

There is an annual multigenerational center membership fee of $20. Unless the annual membership fee was paid prior to registration, it is required at the time of child enrollment. 

Summer Program Monthly Fee

There is a monthly program fee of $30 per child. All monthly program fees are due at the beginning of the month and must be paid no later than the first week of the month, otherwise, the child may be disenrolled from the program.