Many organizations in Albuquerque offer before and after school programs. These programs provide a variety of activities, including:

• Arts and crafts
• Field trips
• Recreation
• Study time

Before and After School Program Options

School-based programs

• Schools provide a variety of extracurricular programs (from sports to drama and various clubs, etc.) that young people can be engaged with after school.
• Before- and after-school programs are available at many APS elementary schools and some middle and high schools in the district.
• These programs provide a variety of activities, from homework help/tutoring to arts and crafts, field trips, recreation and study time.
• Some programs are free of charge or allow for a sliding scale. Fees vary according to the agency providing the service.
• Most programs have opportunities for parent involvement and some provide parent services as well.
• At some schools, eligible students have access to free tutoring services through the Title I Supplemental Educational Services (SES) program. Please contact Title I or your school for information about SES.

Did You Know?

Children and youth who participate in after school programs are more likely to:

• Do well and be more attached to school
• Have a healthier life style
• Avoid risky behaviors

Private programs

• There are also a variety of private after school and tutoring providers/agencies throughout the city.
• Many private child care centers provide before and after school care for school age children.

Qualifying for assistance to pay for before and after school programs

• For families that qualify, the Child Care Services Bureau will provide financial assistance for before, after, and summer programs/childcare (go to http://www.cyfd.org/content/child-care-assistance for more information).

• Some families that qualify for the free or reduced meal program might also qualify for free before- and after-school programs with the City of Albuquerque. Learn more about the Free or Reduced Meal Program >>

Enrolling

Find out if your school has a before/after school program by calling your school, or contacting one of the following organizations:

General Agency Information

Albuquerque Community Learning Centers Project (APS)

Provides academic-based after school and summer programs in 8 elementary schools
(505) 855-5265

Bernalillo County

Provides before, after school and summer programs in schools and community centers outside the city limits
http://www.bernco.gov
(505) 314-0425

Bernalillo County 4-H

Provides and coordinates after school clubs
http://bernalilloextension.nmsu.edu/4-h.html
505-243-1386

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central NM

Provides mentoring programs
http://www.bbbs.org/site/c.iuLPJ5MTKxH/b.3880635/k.6A11/Big_Brothers_Big_Sisters_of_Central_New_Mexico.htm
(505) 837-9223

Boys and Girls Clubs of Albuquerque

Provides before, after school and summer programs
http://www.boysandgirlsabqrio.com/
(505) 881-0777

Boy Scouts of America (Great Southwest Council)

Provides scouting opportunities for boys
http://www.gswcbsa.org
(505) 345-8603

Campfire Boys and Girls

Provides before and after school programs as well as summer programs
http://www.campfireabq.org
(505) 842-8787

Child Care Services Bureau

Provides financial assistance for child care for families that qualify
http://www.cyfd.org
(505) 841-4800

Children’s Choice

Provides after school and summer programs in eight licensed school sites
http://www.childrens-choice.org
(505) 296-2880

Citizen Schools

Provides after school programs at Grant, Wilson and Van Buren middle schools
http://www.citizenschools.org/newmexico
(505) 265-4332

City of Albuquerque Programs

• Before and/or After School - Playground Recreation Program

• Before and/or After School Program - Community Centers

• Before and After School Therapeutic Recreation Program

Provides before, after school and summer programs in schools and community centers in the city limits
http://cabq.gov/communitycenters
(505) 767-5800

City of Albuquerque Elementary Middle School Initiative

Provides funding for elementary and middle school after school clubs
Contact your school

Cornstalk Institute

Provides after school/mentoring programs
(505) 873-1721‎

Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails

Provides scouting opportunities for girls
http://www.nmgirlscouts.org/
(505) 343-1040

New Mexico Community Faithlinks

Provides after school programs
http://www.nmcommunityfaithlinks.org/Home.aspx
(505) 242-3353

Rio Grande Educational Collaborative

Provides before, after school and summer programs
http://www.rgec.org
(505) 873-6035

Sawmill Advisory Council

Provides after school programs primarily in the Sawmill area
http://www.thesawadvisory.org
(505) 924-2135

Sol Acting Academy

Provides drama focuses classes, programs and after school programs
http://www.solacting.com
(505) 206-7707

United South Broadway Corporation

Provides youth, after school and summer programs
http://www.unitedsouthbroadway.org/default.htm
(505) 764-8867

Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA)

Provides before and after school and summer programs
http://www.ymcacnm.org

• Horn Family (SE/near NE)
  265-6971
• YMCA - Mountainside (NE)
  292-2298
• YMCA - West Side
  899-8417

Youth Development, Inc. (YDI)

Provides before and after school and summer programs
http://www.ydinm.org
(505) 242-7306

YWCA Cariño Child Care Referral Service

Provides referrals to child care for school age and younger children
http://www.carino@ywca-nm.org
(505) 265-8500