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  • Spring Programs
    EMIARTE FLAMENCO ACADEMY
    EmiArte Flamenco Academy’s online spring semester has begun! We have classes are available for all levels and ages 3 through adults. Enrollment is open all semester long and scholarships are available! For more information and registration, visit our website or contact us at (505) 660-9122 or by email.
    FATHERS NEW MEXICO
    Fatherhood is good for the whole family. Fathers New Mexico supports dads to actively nurture the development of their children and to develop loving lifetime bonds, through programming that provides individual and case management. We also provide school-based support groups for middle-school aged boys experiencing challenges. Visit us online or reach out to Johnny at (505) 377-8950. 
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    GIRLS INC. OF SANTA FE 
    While we look at ways to bring back our in-person programming safely, we are proud to share impactful virtual programming for girls in Santa Fe and the surrounding areas. This past year, we have run successful online programs that are hands-on, experiential, and connect girls with new and old friends along with their community. To inquire about available programs, email us or visit us online for more info!

    GROWING UP NEW MEXICO
    We are now accepting families during pregnancy or with infants to receive weekly support, resources and education about child development and parenting. The whole family benefits with interesting information and fun activities to help your child get off to a great start. Free home visits are available for families with children under 3 years old! Families in Santa Fe and Rio Arriba Counties, can sign up     online    .
    IGNITED MINDS
    We provide free online tutoring services to middle and high school age students. Our tutoring services are 100% online in response to the COVID-19 crisis. For more information, call (505) 372-9000, email us, ignitedminds505@gmail.com, or visit our website.

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    LOS ALAMOS HISTORY MUSEUM VIRTUAL HOMESCHOOL FIELD TRIPS
    Homeschool students are invited to join the Los Alamos History Museum on virtual field trips this spring. Explore historic sites with the museum educator on location to answer your questions. Field trips are scheduled for March 16 and May 25, with sessions for elementary, middle, and high school students. Visit our website for more information and free registration. Check out @LosAlamosHistory on Facebook and Instagram for updates, and email us  with any questions.
    PARSONS PIANO STUDIO
    Ages 6 and up. Students will be playing for family before you know it! Optional recitals every three to four months. Piano festivals (think certificates, ribbons) are encouraged and provide great goals and growth for students. Over 25 years of experience, B.A. Piano Performance, M.A. Piano Pedagogy. Karen Parsons: Iteachpno@icloud.com, (817) 368-4188, or pianolessonssantafenm.com.
    SANTA FE YOUTH SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION 
    Online music education classes, master classes, coaching and performance opportunities for youth. Our chamber music program will have small ensembles from three to five students and is the group most likely to be able to meet regularly in-person. Orchestras will meet online, and in person whenever possible. We will be replacing our Elementary Strings Level 1 strings classes with General Music Education, games and string readiness, which can be enjoyed by new and returning students. For details visit our website or email Alyssa, (505) 672-5565 x202.
    YMCA- Santa Fe
    Santa Fe YMCA will providing care for ages 2 to 12 years old. After school programs for Pinon and Chaparral Elementary at $55/weekly and Summer camp at $150/weekly. Registration is now open! Please contact LaRay Montano, Youth Development Director at 505-595-1515 ext 4 or lmontano@ymcacnmorg.
  • Summer Programs
    CHILDREN'S ADVENTURE COMPANY
    Santa Fe's most active and enriched summer camp and after-school program for children in kindergarten through seventh grade. CAC's main focus is age-appropriate outdoor field trips that include rock climbing, kayaking, hiking, survival skills, art, science, gardening, cooking, swimming, movement, yoga and outdoor play, complimented by caring, well-educated staff members. This summer we are offering an 11-week program, May 31-Aug. 13, 7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m., $350/week; or our short-day program (for K-1) 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., $330/week. Visit our website or email. See you this summer!
    DRAGONFLY ART STUDIO 
    In-studio summer camp pending, with COVID guidelines. Celebrate creatively with customized virtual art birthday parties, holiday gatherings and get-togethers with family across the country! Enroll yourself or your child to discover your inner artist. Art classes for children and adults are designed to stimulate imagination, creativity and experimentation with a wide range of art media and materials, available by pick-up or mail. Group Zoom classes and family in-studio workshops inspire the Art Zone during these stressful times. Come see our website or call Oceanna, (505) 670-5019.
    GROWING UP NEW MEXICO
    The Early Learning Center at Kaune in Santa Fe is now accepting applications for Summer 2021 and Fall 2021. All enrollment selected by lottery; lottery draw in May 2021. We offer full day PreK and childcare for 3 and 4-year-olds (birthday by Sept. 1st) in a high-quality, dual language setting. State childcare assistance accepted; space is limited. Register online.
    HANDS-ON HERITAGE
    Hands-on Heritage is a summer program for students in grades 4-8. Through interactive activities and exciting field trips, we learn about the natural beauty and cultural richness of our home state. We make traditional arts and crafts, explore local nature with STEM experiments and adventure outdoors. Location and dates to be announced. Please keep in contact through Facebook , email, or by phone: (505) 795-2933. Se habla Español!
    LOS ALAMOS HISTORY ADVENTURES
    Bring your elementary school child on a self-paced exploration of history this June with History Adventures. Visit local historic sites, try hands-on crafts and explore the connections between past and present with free printable guides from the Los Alamos History Museum. History Adventures activities will be posted online in June. Check out @LosAlamosHistory on Facebook and Instagram for updates, and email us with any questions.
    MAY CENTER FOR LEARNING 
    Join May Center’s Summer LEAP and PEAK Summer Bridge in Santa Fe — and now in Albuquerque! Appropriate for students with diagnosed learning differences like dyslexia, students who want to make gains in academic skills over the summer and those transitioning to a new school or program. We empower students to understand how they learn best and teach students to ask for what they need in the classroom. Our teachers complete extensive professional development in best practices for diverse learners. Learn more on our website or call (505) 983-7407.
    MOUNTAIN KIDS!
    Santa Fe’s go-to camp for outdoor adventure and nature-connection. Campers ages 5-7, 8-12 and 12-16 go on adventures in nature to explore, learn and play, through games, imaginative play, hiking, wilderness skills, archery, overnight campouts, mountain biking, kayaking and more. Explore New Mexico’s natural and cultural history through tracking, bird language and plant knowledge. Monday to Thursday or Friday, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. or 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $347 and up. Weekly themes. Teen programs include Counselor-in-Training, Service Learning and Wilderness Skills. Visit our website, email or call (505) 982-6855.
    QUEEN BEE MUSIC ASSOCIATION
    Come jam with us! Queen Bee Music Association offers three summer music camps for kids and teens: Kids Bluegrass Camp (ages 7-15), Impact Music Camp (ages 5-7) and Summer Jam Camp (ages 8-12) in July and August 2021. These weeklong day camps are perfect for beginning through intermediate players, including those who have never played an instrument before. Camps are held in Santa Fe. For more information, visit our website or call (505) 287-0012.
    RANDALL DAVEY AUDUBON CENTER
    Not your ordinary summer camp! This summer the Randall Davey Audubon Center will host eight weeks of outdoor nature day camps (ages 5-12). Each week emphasizes a new theme where campers can discover, investigate and play safely while gaining a deeper understanding, appreciation and love of nature. Audubon educators guide campers through hands-on science explorations and outdoor fun while surrounded by the natural beauty of Santa Fe. Details on camp experience can be found on our     website. For more information email Sally. 
    SKATE SCHOOL SANTA FE
    • Ramps and Bowls Camps: Expert instruction for ages 8 and up, mornings at public skateparks, afternoons at our indoor park, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 31-June 4, June 7-11, June 28-July 2, July 12-16, July 19-23. $295.
    • Longboard Camps: Ride the school’s boards and learn to turn, stop and slide, on local bike paths and our indoor park, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 26-28, June 14-16, July 5-7, July 26-28. Ages 9 and up. $200.
    825 Early Street #H, (505) 474-0074. Visit us online or email us.
    VÁMONOS WALKS
    The Santa Fe Conservation Trust’s walking program, Vámonos, runs from May to October. Vámonos walks are free, fun for all ages and take place all over the city several times a month. Special family fun walks include June 5 “Take a Kid Hiking” day on the La Tierra Trails and a Scavenger Hunt on Sept. 18 at the Arroyo Hondo Open Space. Check website for full schedule, call (505) 989-7019 or email info@sfct.org. See you on the trail!
    WISE FOOL CIRCUS JAM
    ​    Wise Fool is offering COVID-safe summer camps in June and July! Kids can run away with the circus, without leaving home! Students learn stilt-walking, unicycling, aerial fabric, trapeze, juggling, puppet-making, clowning and more! All in a safe, non-competitive environment. Our programming has been adapted to maintain high COVID-safety standards. We are wearing masks and keeping 6-feet distance at all times. Camps fill up quickly! Come see us online and email kristen@wisefoolnm.org to get on our mailing list and to find out about camp registration.
Artwork in this issue is by children from Dragonfly Art Studio, which offers classes, workshops, summer camps, birthday parties and Zoom classes for kids and adults.