• 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS

Free After-School
for K–8 Students

Safe, hands-on learning after the bell for students in Aztec and Bloomfield Schools. Kids get homework help, STEAM projects, mentoring and time to play, with transportation provided and no cost to families.

Who it’s for
K–8 students at participating Aztec and Bloomfield schools
When
After school, Monday–Thursday, with Friday options
What it costs
Free for families
How to enroll

A consortium of REC1, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Juan County, Aztec Municipal Schools and Bloomfield Schools

  • Boys & Girls Clubs of San Juan County
  • Aztec Municipal Schools
  • Bloomfield Schools

The camps

Two Camps, One for Every Age

Activities build on what students learn in class without repeating it, and give kids a safe, supervised place to be during the after-school hours.

  • 440students the program is designed to serve
  • 332hours of programming per school year (approx.)
  • 8participating schools

Elementary Brain Camp

  • Grades K–5
  • Mon–Thu
  • 2:30–5:30 p.m.
  • Literacy enrichmentSmall-group tutoring and Fast ForWord reading support
  • STEAM discoveryHands-on science, engineering, math and art projects
  • Health and wellnessTriple Play games, healthy food choices and composting
  • Social-emotional learningBuilding resilience, empathy and positive behavior
  • Cultural programmingNative-led lessons and cultural expression through art

Middle School Teen Camp

  • Grades 6–8
  • Mon–Fri
  • 3:15–6:15 p.m.
  • Power HourDaily time for homework, studying and extra help
  • STEAM and roboticsBuild, code and solve real problems
  • Mentoring and leadershipSmall-group mentoring and student-led service projects
  • Career explorationLocal workforce opportunities and TransfrTrek career training
  • Life skillsGardening, money management, and time and conflict management

Where camp happens

Participating Schools and Transportation

All K–8 students at these schools are eligible. Here’s where camp is held and how your child gets there.

Aztec Municipal Schools

Elementary (K–5)

Park Avenue, Lydia Rippey, McCoy Avenue and Mosaic Academy Charter

Camp is held on your child’s school campus, with a ride home at the end of the day.

Middle school (6–8)

Koogler Middle School

Students ride daily to the Boys & Girls Club Aztec campus and its teen facilities.

Bloomfield Schools

Elementary (K–5)

Blanco and Naaba Ani

Students ride daily to the Boys & Girls Club Bloomfield campus, with a tech lab, library, art room and rec space.

Middle school (6–8)

Mesa Alta Jr. High

Camp is held on campus, with a ride home at the end of the day.

Need care on Fridays? Supervised time at the Boys & Girls Club is available, with transportation from school.

For families

Families Are Part of the Team

Kids do better in class, and show up more often, when families and schools work together.

  • Family nights and events

    Cooking nights, food drives and more, at school sites and the Boys & Girls Club.

  • Academic Parent Teacher Teams

    Meet with teachers to learn grade-level strategies you can use at home.

  • Parent liaisons

    A liaison at every school helps families stay connected, and staff reach out to help remove barriers to attendance.

How to enroll

Interested? Enroll Today.

Call or visit your child’s school or your nearest Boys & Girls Club to sign up or ask questions.

See the schools

School and district partners can contact REC1 about the program.

Funded by the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program.