According to a 2007 Johns Hopkins University study, summer learning differences during the elementary years account for a disparity in high school graduation rates and college attendance.
Luckily, Albuquerque offers a plethora of summer opportunities for youngsters — from science to sports to living history, parents and kids have their pick of programs.
While summer learning is important, it definitely does NOT have to be boring!
Summer youth programs at UNM Continuing Education feature hands-on activities. At our day camps, 6 to 14 year-olds practice rock climbing (great for developing planning skills), create comic books (a sneaky way to build literacy skills) and discover the science behind superheroes.
Programs for older kids (ages 13 to 17) include a week-long Film Fantasy Camp where teens work in groups to create original short films.
Summer is also a great time for kids to develop essential “life” skills. Youngsters can practice cooking* or sushi-rolling,* perfect their photography skills,* or even learn to sew.*
| * Cooking Up Fun: - Family Dinner & Dessert - Tea Time 101 - Sushi Rolling Photography: - On Location: Teen Photography Clinic - Photography 101 for Parents & Kids - Your Summer in Pictures Sewing: - Sewing for Animal Lovers - Easy Sew Nightshirt & Pillowcase |
The bottom line:
kids will have so much fun
they won’t even realize
they are learning!
Click here for more information
about the Youth Program.
Click here to see our Summer Planner.
Questions?
Contact the Program Supervisor
at 277-0698
or email naomis@unm.edu.
