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2024 Summer Youth Events and Programs

Information about child and family-friendly summer programs at the City of Albuquerque.

Summer Cool Down Locations

Registration and program dates vary. Registration dates are listed below as they are available.

Explore events, programs, camps, and classes for youth in Albuquerque all summer long! The City offers low cost and free ways for our youth to learn and have fun. One ABQ Youth Connect brings together all City youth opportunities of various types offered by various departments.

Categories

Summer Full Day Programs

Summer Camps & Classes

Summer Meals

Places of Interest

Jobs, Volunteering & Training

 


Summer Full-Day Programs

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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.


Summer Camps & Classes

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Partial-Day Lessons, Camps, Classes & Events

Each location offers different programing and registration.


Summer Meals

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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 dates between June 6 and June 12 | 1-18 Years | Free
  • Community Centers | Starts Date June 17 | 1-18 Years | Free


Jobs, Volunteering & Training

Participants in the Albuquerque Museum School for the Summer Activities page.

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.