We know finding the perfect place where your child will be safe and happy over spring break can be a challenge. Well, look no further! This is your one-stop-shop for spring break camps in the Albuquerque area.
ABQ BioPark Spring Break Camps
March 30 – April 2, 2026 for K-5th grade
What better place to spend spring break than at the ABQ BioPark? Spring break camps are a fun way to keep your child engaged and in a creative environment. Camp activities include games, crafts, behind-the-scenes tours, and more.
Spring Wildlife Safari
ABQ BioPark Zoo
March 30 and 31, 2026 (all grades K-5)
April 1 and 2, 2026 (grades 2-3, 4-5)
Go on a safari at the zoo! It’s a fun-filled week where you will learn about wildlife in New Mexico and around the world. Discover hippo habits, listen to elephants rumble, and search for camouflaged critters. Campers will learn all about what it takes to keep animals healthy and happy at the zoo, discover amazing animal adaptations, and explore ecosystems. Zoo camps include up-close encounters with education animal ambassadors, keeper chats, and special guided tours.
Spring Sprout and Splash Adventure
ABQ BioPark Aquarium and Botanic Garden
March 30 and 31, 2026 (grades 2-3, 4-5)
April 1 and 2, 2026 (grades K-1, 4-5)
Explore and connect New Mexico to the oceans and what role plants play in the ecosystems along the way. Fill your senses with amazing plants, discover the realm of bugs, uncover the secrets of invertebrates in a pond, and beyond! Learn and practice how scientists help endangered species with staff in the Aquarium and Botanic Garden.
Camp Humane
The Humane Society’s Spring Break Camp Humane: Fur-Ever Friends offers a fun, educational experience for young animal lovers. Held at the Main Campus from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., campers participate in engaging lessons, creative crafts, and hands-on activities that teach how to care for animals at home and in the community. Each day features themed “animal adventures,” where participants learn about pet care, dog and cat body language, wildlife, and animal emotions through interactive learning and guest speakers. Camp sessions are divided by age, with camps for ages 8–10 on March 30–31, ages 11–13 on April 1–2, and Camp Junior on April 3.
City of Albuquerque’s Spring Break Youth Program
The City of Albuquerque offers Spring Break Programs at local community centers during APS Spring Break, providing a safe, engaging option for families. Programs run March 23–April 2, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and are open to children with a current community center membership. Registration opens March 16 at 8:00 a.m. with a one-time $10 registration fee per child, and families are encouraged to contact their local community center directly for specific programming details.
Explora’s Spring Break Camps
March 26-27 & 30-31 | April 1-3
Each of these camps is a multi-age collaborative camp experience; single-day camps run from 9:00-4:00, $85 for members/$95 for non-members. Half-day camps run from 9:00-12:00, $45 for members/$55 for non-members
Explora offers a variety of Spring Break programs that provide STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) engagement and enrichment. Explora offers unique investigations for a range of grade levels, in order to keep imaginations and brain cells active with STEAM!
Supervised lunchtime is included in all-day camps. Before care is available from 8 am- 9 am, and aftercare is available from 4 pm – 5:30 pm, $10 per session. Pre-register for the day or pay by the session (card only). Pre-register for $20 for both before and after care on a single day.
JCC’s Spring Break STEM Camp
The JCC’s Spring Break STEM Camp offers an engaging, hands-on learning experience for children ages 5–12. Campers explore science, technology, engineering, and math through interactive experiments, creative problem-solving, robotics activities, and a special visit from Explora. Each day also includes art projects, physical activity, and brain breaks to keep kids energized and inspired. Held at the JCC Camp Home Base, the camp runs select days during spring break with optional before and after care available for families needing extended hours.
KidStrong
KidStrong Spring Break Camps provide a high-energy, confidence-building experience where kids stay active while developing important life skills. Designed for children ages 5–9, camps are led by certified, experienced coaches and include games that build strength and confidence, STEAM activities, and movement-based learning. Each day features teamwork challenges, social skill development, and daily celebrations of camper achievements, creating a fun, supportive environment where kids build friendships, stay active, and grow stronger physically and emotionally while school is out.
Learners Chess Camps
March 26-April 3
Does your chess player need child care and/or want a fun and enriching day or half day of chess camp during a school break? Do you need time to work or run errands? Could your player benefit from a day of brushing up on chess skills? Would your chess player enjoy hanging out with other chess players to work on chess puzzles and play chess and bughouse? Sign up for a Single Day Chess Camp! Morning, afternoon, and full-day sessions available.
National Museum of Nuclear Science and History
March 26 – April 3 for ages K-6
The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History offers Science is Everywhere Camps designed for curious students in grades K–6. These single-day, hands-on STEAM sessions encourage exploration through creative, collaborative learning. Camp themes include Desert Discoveries, Diving into the Rio Grande, Jurassic Journey, Physics Phundamentals, Food of the Future, Seismic Science, and Unplugged Coding.
NDI New Mexico
These Spring Break Arts Camps combine creativity, movement, and fun for a wide range of ages. Held at the Hiland Theater, the Spring Break Arts Camp for ages 8+ features full-day and half-day options with morning dance instruction from NDI’s professional instructors and afternoon circus arts led by Wise Fool. Younger children can participate in Early Steps Spring Break Camps, with Creative Movement for ages 3–4 and Primary Dance for ages 5–7, introducing young dancers to movement and multiple dance styles in an engaging, age-appropriate environment. Sliding-scale tuition is available to ensure access for all families.
New Mexico United
New Mexico United’s 2026 Spring Break Camp offers young soccer players ages 6–12 the opportunity to build skills and confidence in a fun, supportive environment. Held at Kraemer Fields, the three-day camp (March 31–April 2 from 4:00–6:00 p.m.) focuses on individual skill development through small group exercises and small-sided games, and welcomes all experience levels. Camp sessions are led by New Mexico United first-team and academy players alongside U.S. Soccer licensed coaches. Each participant receives a camp T-shirt, soccer ball, ticket to the April 25 match vs. AV Alta with an on-field experience, and additional prizes. Early bird registration ends March 1, with regular registration open through March 29.
Sports and Wellness Blast! Camp
Sports and Wellness Blast! Camp offers an active, fun-filled spring break experience for children ages 5–12. Running March 26–27 and March 30–April 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., campers participate in a variety of engaging activities, including team sports, games, arts and crafts, and swimming. Open to both members and non-members, the camp provides a well-rounded environment where kids can stay active, build friendships, and enjoy a balanced mix of recreation and creativity.
Stone Age Climbing Gym
Stone Age Climbing Gym offers a weeklong Spring Break Climbing Camp designed to introduce kids to the fundamentals of indoor rock climbing in a safe, supportive environment. Campers ages 6–13 learn belaying and climbing techniques under close staff supervision with a strong instructor-to-student ratio that ensures personalized attention. In addition to climbing, participants enjoy games and team-building activities both on and off the wall. Camps run March 30–April 3 from 9:00 a.m. to noon, and campers should bring a snack and water bottle for daily breaks.
YMCA
The Horn Family YMCA offers Spring Break Day Camp for children in grades K–5, providing a full-day option ideal for working families while school is out. Held at the Horn YMCA, camps run from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and give kids the chance to stay active, make friends, and explore new interests in a safe, supportive environment. Campers participate in fun, engaging activities that encourage movement, confidence, and personal growth, and are asked to bring their own lunch and snacks each day. Daily and weekly rates are available for members, with non-member pricing offered upon request.
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