The City of Albuquerque is out to fill the calendars and bellies of local youth during the summer break.
That plan includes free lunches, full-day programs at community and multi-generational centers, swim lessons and free teen nights.
The lunches will be available at parks and community centers citywide. Information on the meal program, including menus and schedules, is available here.
The full- and partial-day programs are designed for youth ages 5 to 15. Offerings include supervised recreation, crafts and games.
Free programs and activities include bicycle safety and repair, open space hikes and library summer reading.
June 18 is Family Paint Night – a free art class at Barelas Community Center.
Other activities include Camp BioPark at the ABQ BioPark, where youngsters can learn about nature, and a summer art camp at the Albuquerque Museum.
The Balloon Museum’s ongoing Stories & Music in the Sky program is free with admission.
Teen Nights are for youth ages 12 to 19. The first is June 20 at Mesa Verde Community Center.
Pools and splash pads are options for those trying to beat the heat. Splash Pads are open and free to the public.
“These programs are more than just a way to keep kids engaged during the summer,” Mayor Tim Keller said in a news release. “They provide youth with a safe space to grow, learn, build healthy relationships, and stay active all while easing the burden on working families.”
More information on summer events and activities is available here.
I never see any comments except my own. The federal government funds the program CACFP. And here Lujan and Stansbury are out yapping about how Trump (and I am not a Trump supporter) is destroying SNAP and other federal handouts. The fact that day care centers can get this food makes me hope there is some kind of oversight. Write a real piece that includes this kind of information. Feel good stories or dumping on reform is kind of what nm.news does.
Oh, and that’s called propaganda.