We had a fantastic summer program! Check back in February 2023 for updated information! Registration for Summer 2023 will begin on March 6, 2023.
Our half day Specialty Camps offer a variety of camps kids love. With a full range of activities, your camper can do it all, under the careful supervision of our highly trained camp staff. More activities mean more fun!
2022 Specialty Camp Descriptions
Fitness & Fun
Come and see just how FUN it is to be healthy and active! Fit & Fun isn’t about lifting weights or developing a workout regimen. It’s about showing kids that you can have just as much fun by moving around and getting exercise as you can by binging Netflix and watching Tik Tok! On Friday please join us to learn about the games your child fell in love with at camp this week!
Yoga & Art
Yoga & Art is a great class to bring some calm and relaxation into life while also learning new and useful lifelong skills! Our certified yoga instructor will teach your child the very basics of yoga and we’ll base our art projects around the skills and values learned from them each day. On Friday you can enjoy a yoga class taught by your now seasoned Yogi who will walk you through the steps they’ve learned throughout the week!
Archery
Archery specialty camp is designed to teach the basics of archery as well as hone your skills. All campers will learn and improve as the week progresses. Campers will be able to show off their new skill on Friday with a fun competition which parents will be invited to.
Outdoor Adventure
Let’s get outside this summer and enjoy the beautiful nature here in Albuquerque! In Outdoor Adventure your child will be led by a trained staff member on hikes and trails to learn how to safely enjoy the outdoors. Along the way they will learn how to identify various plants and animals in nature and tell you all about them. On Friday join us for a hike with your child so they can tell you everything they’ve learned!
Top Chef
Bring your soon-to-be chef to the YMCA’s Top Chef Camp to learn their way around the kitchen! We’ll teach them the basics about safety in the kitchen, the tools we have at our disposal, and how to prepare some basic dishes. Join us on Friday for a meal prepared for you by your child. Bon Appétite!
Performing Arts
Do you see your child as a performer? Or maybe you know about the academic and social benefits of performance. If so then come on by our Performing Arts Camp this summer! This camp will teach your child the fundamentals of performance through dance, drama, and song in a fun and safe environment to help build their confidence. Come by on Friday for a performance put on just for you!
Coding
With technology growing all around us, it’s not a bad idea to get an early start on how it all works! Our Coding Camp will teach your child the basics of computer code, and the role it plays in society. Join us on Friday for a presentation of what your child learned during the week!
Kids Gone Crafty
Come join us for a week of awesome art projects! From Creating Your Own Creatures to Creating Paper Mosaics, your child will get to explore their creative side and learn some neat tricks along the way! Our experienced staff will lead your child through guided projects, and help them with their own ideas during free time, which will lead to an awesome art show for you to walk through on Friday!
Sports Camps
Although improving skills is the focus, our camps are still designed with fun in mind. Fun games and drills keep players engaged and energized, while improving the fundamentals required for the game. Plus, our coaches will reinforce the importance of sportsmanship and fair play throughout the week.
Locations
Specialty Camp Location:
Netherwood Park Church (next to the Horn YMCA)
5101 Indian School RD NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
McLeod Family YMCA
12500 Comanche NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111
St Paul’s United Methodist Church
9500 Constitution Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112
2022 Specialty Camps & Dates
| Date | Netherwood Camps | McLeod Camps | St. Paul’s Camps | Sports Camps* |
| June 6 – 10 | Fitness & Fun | Kids Gone Crafty | – | |
| June 13 – 17 | Yoga & Art | No Camp | Top Chef | |
| June 20 – 24 | Coding | Fitness & Fun | – | Basketball Camp |
| June 27 – July 1 | Outdoor Adventure | Yoga & Art | – | Basketball Camp |
| July 5 – 8** | No Camp | Archery | Top Chef | |
| July 11 – 15 | Archery | No Camp | No Camp | |
| July 18 – 22 | Kids Gone Crafty | Coding | Volleyball Camp | |
| July 25 – 29 | No Camp | Outdoor Adventure | Performing Arts | Volleyball Camp |
Ages
Each camp has different age range. See the table below.
| Camp | Ages |
| Fitness & Fun | 6 – 12 |
| Yoga & Art | 6 – 12 |
| Archery | 8 – 12 |
| Outdoor Adventure | 6 – 12 |
| Top Chef | 7 – 12 |
| Performing Arts | 7 – 12 |
| Coding | 8 – 12 |
| Kids Gone Crafty | 6 – 12 |
| Basketball Camp | 6 – 13 |
| Volleyball Camp | 8 – 13 |
Camp Fee
$125/week*
Second Child Discount: $5.00 weekly
*A YMCA family or single parent family membership required. Call for non-member pricing.
Specialty Camp Hours
There will be a morning and afternoon sessions to choose from. Camps are 1 week long Monday – Friday.
Morning Session:
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Camp Activities
Drop off is 8 AM
Pick up 12 PM
Afternoon Session:
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Camp Activities
Drop off is 1 PM
Pick up is 5 PM
REGISTRATION
Members Only registration day March 7, 2022.
Non-member Registration starts March 8, 2022.
Only in person registration will be accepted for members only day. Online registration starts March 8.
Registration closes two weeks prior to each camp start date or when camps fill.
What you need to register
- $10 deposit for each week your child will attend.
- Membership fee (if your child is currently not a member)
- Current copy of your child’s shot records.
- Completely fill out your child’s online registration form and enrollment agreement.
Downloadable Resources
Registration Packet (Coming soon)
