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SUMMER PROGRAMS!
Summer programs are a great opportunity for your child to improve their teamwork, critical thinking skills, stay active and more! To help families, the BOOST Network has developed a Summer Program Guide as part of the Spring into Summer campaign, that provides parents and guardians with important information on available summer programs in the Paso del Norte region.
FEATURED SUMMER PROGRAMS
If you are debating about enrolling your child in a summer program, watch these videos to learn more about programs provided by YMCA of El Paso, Las Cruces Parks & Recreation, Friends of the Organ Mountains Desert Peak, and Desarrollo Juvenil.
Summer Program Guide
Browse a wide array of summer programs in the Paso del Norte Region.
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El Paso Summer Programs
AmeriCorps NCCC & FEMA Corps
Summer Program Offered:
SoS - Summer of Service
Activities: Leadership Development, Skills Building, STEM Activities
Setting: In-person
Timeframe: June 06, 2022 - August 26, 2022
Days and Times: Monday through Friday
Location: Aurora, Colorado
Age Eligibility: Ages 17 and up
Program Fees: Free of cost
How to Enroll: Email
For more information, contact:
Patricia Ramos, Youth Outreach Specialist, (915) 626-6309, patricia@vipnccc.com
Border Youth Athletic Association
Summer Program Offered:
Base Play
Activities: Academic Support/Tutoring, Leadership Development, Mentorship/Mentoring, Outdoor Activities (i.e. camping, hiking), Skills Building, Sports Activities
Setting: In-person and virtual
Timeframe: June 13-17, 2022 - June 20 -24, 2022
Days and Times: Monday - Thursday, Saturdays
Location: East and Central El Paso
Age Eligibility: Ages 8-13
Program Fees: Free of cost
How to Enroll: https://bit.ly/BPSummer2022
For more information, contact:
Madelynne Cera, Community Outreach Coordinator, (915) 497-711, mcera@borderyouth.org
Boy Scouts of America Yucca Council
Summer Program Offered:
Wild West Cub Day Camp
Activities: Arts & Music, Leadership Development, Mentorship / Mentoring , Outdoor Activities (i.e. camping, hiking), Skills Building, Sports Activities
Setting: In-person
Timeframe: July 14, 2022 - July 17, 2022
Days and Times: Thursday-Saturday from 9am-3pm, Sunday at 11am
Location: Western Hills United Methodist Church 524 Thunderbird Dr, El Paso, TX 79912
Age Eligibility: Ages 5-10, middle and high school age volunteers along with adult
Program Fees: $80 per scout registered until June 3, $90 late registration
How to Enroll: Organization's website
For more information, contact:
Kendra Lopez, Scouting Specialist, (915) 772-2292, kendra.lopez@scouting.org
City of Socorro Art Classes
Summer Program Offered:
Guided Art Classes
Activities: Arts
Setting: In-person
Timeframe: May 3, 2022 - May 31, 2022,
Days and Times: Tuesday, ages 5-8, at 4pm-6pm, Wednesday, ages 9-12, at 4:30pm-6:30pm, Thursday, ages 13-17, at 5pm-7pm
Location: Rio Vista Communtiy Center, 901 N.Rio Vista Rd. Socorro, TX, 79927
Age Eligibility: Ages 5-17
Program Fees: Free
How to Enroll: In-person
For more information, contact:
Victor Reta, Director, (915)-860-8615, vreta@costx.us
Creative Kids
Summer Program Offered:
Creative Kids and Boys and Girls Summer Camp
Activities: Arts & Music
Setting: In-person
Timeframe: June 06, 2022 - June 30, 2022
Days and Times: Monday - Thursday, 10am-11:30am
Location: Sunrise Elementary 7710 Pandora, St. El Paso TX 79904
Magoffin Middle School 4931 Hercules Ave. El Paso TX 79904
Age Eligibility: Ages 5-17
Program Fees: Free of cost
How to Enroll: In-person
For more information, contact:
Alicia Chumley, Project Director, 915-533-9575, achumley@bgcelpaso.org
El Paso Museum of History
Summer Program Offered:
Music Making Summer Camp
Activities: Arts & Music, Skills building
Setting: In-person
Timeframe: June 27, 2022 - July 1, 2022, Application must be submitted by June 10th.
Days and Times: Monday - Thursday, 8am - 3pm
Location: El Paso Museum of History, 510 n. Santa Fe St. El Paso, TX 79901
Age Eligibility: Ages 10-16
Program Fees: Free of cost
How to Enroll: Organization's website, social media
For more information, contact:
El Paso Museum of History, (915) 212-0320,
El Paso Public Libraries
Summer Program Offered:
Summer Reading Club
Activities: Arts & Music, STEM Activities
Setting: In-person and virtual
Timeframe: June 01, 2022 - July 30, 2022
Days and Times: Various days and times, but standardized programs are Storytime on Tuesdays at 4:30 pm and Teen Hangout on Thursdays at 4:30 pm
Location: Multiple Locations
Age Eligibility: Ages 0-17
Program Fees: Free of cost
How to Enroll: Email, in-person, organization's website, phone, social media pages
For more information, contact:
Lisa Martinez, Youth Services Coordinator, (915) 212-3203, martinezlx@elpasotexas.gov
Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest
Summer Program Offered:
Resident Camp
Activities: Leadership Development, Outdoor Non-Organized Activities, Outdoor Activities (i.e. camping, hiking), Skills Building
Setting: In-person
Timeframe: July 3, 2022 - July 23, 2022
Days and Times: All day
Location: Camp Mitre Peak, between Alpine and Ft. Davis, Texas
Age Eligibility: Ages 5-17
Program Fees: $515-600
How to Enroll: Organization's Website
For more information, contact:
Monica Jasso, Director of Engagement, (915) 566-9433, mjasso@gsdsw.org
High School Equivalency Program - UTEP
Summer Program Offered:
GED classes, in Spanish and English
Activities: Academic Support / Tutoring
Setting: In-person and virtual-online
Timeframe: June 20, 2022
Days and Times: Monday - Thursday 10am-12pm, 1pm-3pm, 4pm-6pm, 6pm-9pm
Location: 500 W. University Ave. El Paso, TX, 79968
Age Eligibility: 17 and older
Program Fees: Free of cost
How to Enroll: Email, in-person, phone
For more information, contact:
Maribel Lechuga, Educational Outreach Coordinator, (915)-747-5567, mlechuga6@utep.edu
Insights
Summer Program Offered:
STEAM Summer Camps at UTEP
Activities: STEM Activities
Setting: In-person
Timeframe: July 13, 2022 - June 29, 2022
Days and Times: Weekdays, 9am - 4pm with extended child care options
Location: UTEP- University of Texas at El Paso- 500 W. University El Paso TX 79968
Age Eligibility: Ages 5-17
Program Fees: $99 - $225
How to Enroll: Organization's Website
For more information, contact:
Brandi Huffman, Office Manager, (915) 534-0000, info@insightselpaso.org
Live Active El Paso!
Summer Program Offered:
Ultimate Frisbee
Activities: Sports, leadership building, teamwork building
Setting: In-person
Timeframe: June 14, 2022 - June 30, 2022
Days and Times: Various dates in the month of June
Location: Various Parks
Age Eligibility: Ages 8-14
Program Fees: Free
How to Enroll: Organization's Website
For more information, contact:
Stacey Wright, Community Service Supervisor, (915) 212-0092, wrightsl@elpasotexas.gov
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Summer Program Offered:
Choose Healthy
Activities: Nutrition
Setting: In-person
Timeframe: June 06, 2022 - June 27, 2022
Days and Times: Mondays from 9am-10am
Location: 301 Manny Martinez Dr. El Paso, TX 79905
Age Eligibility: Ages 5-17
Program Fees: Free of cost
How to Enroll: Email, phone
For more information, contact:
Lorena Iverson, Better Living for Texans Agent, (915) 771-2354, liverson@ag.tamu.edu
Paso del Norte Center of Hope
Summer Program Offered:
Summer Art Camp
Activities: Art & Design
Setting: In-person
Timeframe: June 13, 2022 - June 16, 2022, June 20, 2022 - June 23, 2022
Days and Times: Monday-Thursday from 8am-12pm
Location: Johnson Apartments, 9000 Roanoke Dr. El Paso, Texas 79904
Age Eligibility: Ages 7-11
Program Fees: Price: Free of cost
How to Enroll: Google Forms, digital flyer
For more information, contact:
Dorymar Torres-Rosas, Program Director (915) 5490891, kids@pdncoh.org
Project Vida
Summer Program Offered:
Best Buy Teen Tech Center
Activities: Academic Support / Tutoring, Arts & Music, Leadership Development, Mentorship / Mentoring, Outdoor Non-Organized Activities, Outdoor Activities (i.e. camping, hiking), Skills Building, Sports Activities, STEM Activities, Tech activities/ Filed Trips/ Craft & Outdoor Projects/Workshops in: Music & Production/ Photography & Film/ Art & Design/ Robotics & Engineering
Setting: In-person
Timeframe: June 01, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Days and Times: Monday-Friday from 2pm-7pm
Location: 3607 Rivera Ave. El Paso, Texas 79905
Age Eligibility: Ages 5-17
Program Fees: Price: Free of cost
How to Enroll: Email, in-person, phone
For more information, contact:
Lorenzo Diaz, BBTTC Coordinator, (915) 504-4933, lj.diaz@pvida.net
YISD Young Women's Leadership Academy
Summer Program Offered:
5th Annual El Paso Jazz Girls 2022
Activities: Music learning, skill building, leadership building
Setting: In-person
Timeframe: June 27, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Days and Times: Monday through Friday, 9AM-4PM daily, concert at 6pm Friday
Location: 8040 Yermoland El Paso TX, 79907
Age Eligibility: Ages 12-18
Program Fees: Free
How to Enroll: Organization's website, digital flyer
For more information, contact:
Alicia Rascon, Development Manager, (915) 434-1386, arascon@ywprep.org
YMCA of El Paso
Summer Program Offered:
YMCA Summer Day Camp
Activities: Leadership Development, Outdoor Non-Organized Activities, Outdoor Activities (i.e. camping, hiking), Sports Activities, STEM Activities
Setting: In-person
Timeframe: June 06, 2022 - July 29, 2022
Days and Times: Monday through Friday, 8AM-4PM with before and after care available for additional cost
Location: 2044 Trawood El Paso TX, 79935; 5509 Will Ruth, El Paso TX 79924; 7145 N Mesa, El Paso TX 79912
Age Eligibility: Ages 4-12
Program Fees: Weekly Fees Members $70/Non-members $120. Mutiple child discounts and financial assistance for qualifying families. Scholarships available for qualifying families.
How to Enroll: In-person
For more information, contact:
Mia Chavez, Child Care Director, (915) 590-9622, miachavez@elpasoymca.org
YMCA of El Paso
Summer Program Offered:
YMCA Swim Lessons
Activities: Outdoor Activities (i.e. camping, hiking), Skills Building, Sports Activities
Setting: In-person
Timeframe: June 06, 2022 - July 30, 2022
Days and Times: Varies depending on swim level
Location: 2044 Trawood El Paso TX, 79935; 5509 Will Ruth, El Paso TX 79924; 7145 N Mesa, El Paso TX 79912
Age Eligibility: Ages 5-17
Program Fees: Price:$30 YMCA members / $70 non-members, Private Swim Lessons- available year-round, foir 30-minute sessions for $90 members/ $130 non- members. Semi Private Swim Lessons 4, 30-minute sessions for two individuals for $125 members/ $200 non-members.
Scholarships available for qualifying families || Financiamiento disponible para familias que califiquen
How to Enroll: In-person
For more information, contact:
Jeremy Jordan, Aquatics Director, (915) 532-9622, jeremy.jordan@elpasoymca.org
YWCA El Paso del Norte Region
Summer Program Offered:
YWCA Mary Ann Dodson Camp
Activities: Arts & Music, Outdoor Non-Organized Activities, Sports Activities, STEM Activities
Setting: In-person
Timeframe: June 06, 2022 - July 29, 2022
Days and Times: Monday - Friday
Location: 4400 Boy Scout Ln, El Paso, TX 79922
Age Eligibility: Ages 6-12
Program Fees: $130 per week
How to Enroll: Organization's Website
For more information, contact:
Erica Castro, Director, (915) 471-6082, e.castro@ywcaelpaso.org
Friends of the Organ Mountains - Desert Peak
Summer Program Offered:
Moving Montañas
Activities: Leadership Development, Mentorship / Mentoring, Outdoor Activities (i.e. camping, hiking), Skills Building, STEM Activities
Setting: In-person
Timeframe: June 06, 2022 - July 29, 2022
Days and Times: Various, some whole week events, and hikes throughout the week with various partners. || Varios eventos y campamentos de senderismo se coordinan durante toda la semana, y en colaboracion con otros socios
Location: Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument
Age Eligibility: Ages 5-17
Program Fees: Free of cost
How to Enroll: Organization's website, Social Media
For more information, contact:
Jessica Gomez, Program Coordinator, (575) 520-8817, jessica@organmtnfriends.org
Boys & Girls Club of Las Cruces
Summer Program Offered:
Boys & Girls Club of Las Cruces Summer Program
Activities: Arts & Music, Leadership Development, Mentorship / Mentoring, Outdoor Non-Organized Activities, Outdoor Activities (i.e. camping, hiking), Skills Building, Sports Activities, STEM Activities
Setting: In-person
Timeframe: May 31, 2022 - July 15, 2022
Days and Times: 7:30am - 5pm
Location: 330 W. Las Cruces Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88005
Age Eligibility: Ages 6-18
Program Fees: $65 per week
How to Enroll: Email, in-person, organization's website
For more information, contact:
Joel Montoya, Director of Programs and Operations, (575) 526-1519, joel@bgclascruces.org
Kid's Can
Summer Program Offered:
Kids Can Summer Camps - Business Builders
Activities: Entrepreneurship, Skills Building
Setting: In-person
Timeframe: June 6, 2022 - June 30, 2022
Days and Times: Monday - Friday, 1pm - 4pm
Location: Multiple Locations
Age Eligibility: Ages 10-17
Program Fees: Free
How to Enroll: Organization's website
For more information, contact:
Jianna Whiteley, Program Coordinator, (575) 649-0914, jianna.kidscan@gmail.com
Kid's Can
Summer Program Offered:
Kids Can Summer Camps - Graphic Design
Activities: Arts, graphic design
Setting: In-person
Timeframe: June 6, 2022 - June 20, 2022
Days and Times: Monday - Friday, 1pm - 4pm
Location: Multiple Locations
Age Eligibility: Ages 10-17
Program Fees: Free
How to Enroll: Organization's website
For more information, contact:
Jianna Whiteley, Program Coordinator, (575) 649-0914, jianna.kidscan@gmail.com
Kid's Can
Summer Program Offered:
Kids Can Summer Camps - Lemonade Stands #lifeissweet
Activities: Entrepreneurship, skills building, leadership skills,
Setting: In-person
Timeframe: June 6, 2022 - June 20, 2022
Days and Times: Multiple days and times
Location: Multiple Locations
Age Eligibility: Ages 8-12
Program Fees: Free
How to Enroll: Organization's website
For more information, contact:
Jianna Whiteley, Program Coordinator, (575) 649-0914, jianna.kidscan@gmail.com
Kid's Can
Summer Program Offered:
Kids Can Summer Camps - Nutrition/CPR Certification
Activities: Health & wellness, certification in CPR/AED
Setting: In-person
Timeframe: June 27, 2022 - June 30, 2022, July 18, 2022 - July 22,2022
Days and Times: Monday - Thursday, 1pm-4pm
Location: Multiple Locations
Age Eligibility: Ages 10-17
Program Fees: Free
How to Enroll: Organization's website
For more information, contact:
Jianna Whiteley, Program Coordinator, (575) 649-0914, jianna.kidscan@gmail.com
Kid's Can
Summer Program Offered:
Kids Can Summer Camps - The Babysitting Club
Activities: Entrepreneurship, skill building, leadership skills
Setting: In-person
Timeframe: June 27, 2022 - June 30, 2022, July 18, 2022 - July 22,2022
Days and Times: Monday - Thursday, 9am-12pm
Location: Multiple Locations
Age Eligibility: Ages 10-17
Program Fees: Free
How to Enroll: Organization's website
For more information, contact:
Jianna Whiteley, Program Coordinator, (575) 649-0914, jianna.kidscan@gmail.com
Kid's Can
Summer Program Offered:
Kids Can Summer Camps - The Business of Art
Activities: Arts and marketing
Setting: In-person
Timeframe: June 6, 2022 - July 14,2022
Days and Times: Multiple days, 9am-12pm
Location: Multiple Locations
Age Eligibility: Ages 8-12
Program Fees: Free
How to Enroll: Organization's website
For more information, contact:
Jianna Whiteley, Program Coordinator, (575) 649-0914, jianna.kidscan@gmail.com
Southern New Mexico Summer Programs
Ciudad Juarez Summer Programs
Centro de Asesoría y Promoción Juvenil A.C.
Summer Program Offered:
CASA Summer Camp
Activities: Arts & Music, mentorship, outdoor non-organized activities, outdoor activities, skills building, sports activities
Setting: In-person and virtual
Timeframe: July 24, 2022 - August 5, 2022
Days and Times: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, some centers start at 11am to 7pm
Location: CASA Central-Pimentel 3554 Cd. Juarez, CASA Paulo Freire calle islas Celebes 5017 Cd. Juarez, CASA Uno Tres Calle Mariano Escobedo 2009 Cd. Juarez, CASA Kolping calle Emilia Pérez Payan Cd. Juarez, CASA Orientarle parajes de san Isidro cerrada volcán Cd. Juarez.
Age Eligibility: Ages 5-17
Program Fees: $20 M.N.,
How to Enroll: In-person, phone
For more information, contact:
Alicia Ramirez, Program Coordinator, (656) 156-8782, aliciaboxter@gmail.com
Centro de Estudios Industria 4.0 A.C.
Summer Program Offered:
Robotica Educativa
Activities: STEM Activities
Setting: In-person and virtual
Timeframe: July 02, 2022 - August 13, 2022
Days and Times: Saturdays at 9am - 1pm
Location: Avenida Tecnológico #5476 Local 2 Col. Lino Vargas, Cd, Juarez, Chih.
Age Eligibility: Ages 5-17
Program Fees: $1,500 M.N., or $75 USD
How to Enroll: Phone, online form
For more information, contact:
Adriana Parada, Director, (656) 199-8534, cei4.0ac@gmail.com
Desarrollo Juvenil del Norte A.C.
Summer Program Offered:
Happy Vacations with Jesus
Activities: Academic Support/Tutoring, Arts & Music, Leadership Development, Mentorship/Mentoring, Outdoor Non-Organized Activities, Outdoor Activities (i.e. camping, hiking), Skills Building, Sports Activities
Setting: In-person
Timeframe: June 04, 2022 - July 31, 2022
Days and Times: 9:30am-1pm and 5pm-8pm
Location: Calle Isla Guinea #5551 Col.16 de Septiembre
Age Eligibility: Ages 5-17
Program Fees: $150 M.N.
How to Enroll: In-person
For more information, contact:
Padre Ernesto Hernandez, Director of Youth Centers, (656) 614-4740, directordjn@mx