Summer School Programs

SPECTACULAR SUMMER PROGRAM 2026

Exciting & Educational Summer Programs for Kids!

FREE WITH CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE

If you do not have an ECECD contract, you can apply through the NMECECD website

Give your child a summer filled with hands-on discovery, teamwork, and adventure! This year’s theme, “SPECTACULAR SUMMER,” takes students on an interactive journey through STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), combining fun activities, outdoor exploration, and academic enrichment.

Why Choose RGEC’s Summer Programs?

Engaging STEM Activities: Hands-on experiments and learning aligned with weekly themes.
Outdoor Games & Physical Fitness: Active learning through sports and outdoor play.
Literacy & Enrichment: Programs designed to prevent summer learning loss.
Safe & Supportive Environment: We follow the latest health and safety guidelines.

Program Options

2026 Fee-Based Summer Program Full-Day: (June & July) Pricing Schedule

Registration Fee: $ 30 per child
Full-Day: $ 149 per week $5 sibling discount per additional child enrolled
Drop-In: $ 60 per day

Program Dates: June 8th – July 31st, 2026
Program Hours: Full-day (6:45 AM – 6:00 PM)
Summer Program Schools:

  • Armijo ES
  • Collet Park ES
  • Dolores Gonzales ES
  • E.G. Ross ES
  • George I Sanchez Collaborative Community School
  • Governor Bent ES
  • Hawthorne ES
  • Janet Kahn School of Integrated Arts
  • MacArthur ES
  • Marie Hughes ES
  • Mission ES
  • Mitchell ES
  • Monte Vista ES
  • Petroglyph ES
  • Sandia Base ES
  • Seven Bar ES
  • Sierra Vista ES
  • S.Y. Jackson ES
  • Tierra Antigua ES
  • Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School
  • Zia ES
  • Zuni ES

Limited Hours Schools:

Before & After School Programs (APS Summer Reading Program)

  • Bellehaven ES
  • Chamiza ES

Before and After School Care: $82 per week
$5 sibling discount per additional child enrolled. Includes before care at no extra charge when enrolled in full-time after care
PM Drop-In: $35 per day
AM Care: $40 per week (no sibling discount)
AM Drop-In: $19 per day

Program Dates: June 8th – June 26th, 2026
Program Dates: July 6th – July 17th, 2026
AM Hours: 6:45 AM – 8:00 AM
PM Hours: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

💡 Details:

  • FREE WITH CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE
  • Parents can register online.

🔗 Register Here (Log in to your EZ Child Track account)
🔗 New to RGEC? Create an Account


2026 Grant-Based Summer Program Full-Day (June & July)

This program is available to families with a New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) childcare assistance contract.

Program Dates: June 8th – July 31st, 2026
Program Hours: Full-day (6:45 AM – 6:00 PM)
Summer Program Schools:

  • Dennis Chavez ES (Belen)
  • Mountain Mahogany Community School
  • North Valley Academy
  • Route 66 ES (Edgewood)
  • School of Dreams Academy (Los Lunas)

Program Dates: June 8th – June 24th, 2026 (3 Weeks)
Program Hours: Full-day (6:45 AM – 6:00 PM)
Summer Program School:

  • Pajarito Mesa

Program Dates: June 15th – July 14th, 2026 (One Month)
Program Hours: Full-day (6:45 AM – 6:00 PM)
Summer Program School:

  • Christine Duncan Heritage Academy


Pending Summer Program Schools:

  • La Merced ES

💡 Details:

  • If you do not have an ECECD contract, you can apply through the NMECECD website or choose our fee-based program.

Questions? Call us at 505-873-6035.

What Makes RGEC Summer Programs Unique?

🌟 Interactive Learning: Our curriculum blends STEM, history, literacy, and teamwork into engaging daily activities.
🌟 Themed Weekly Adventures: Every week offers new hands-on experiences designed to keep kids curious and excited.
🌟 Safe & Fun Environment: Our programs follow strict safety protocols to ensure a secure space for students and staff.

💡 This Year’s Theme: “SPECTACULAR SUMMER”

Give your child a summer filled with discovery, creativity, and lifelong learning!

📞 For more details & registration:
📍 Sign up for access to the Parent Portal
📞 Call us at 505-873-6035

RGEC PROGRAM SERVICES

Parents, please click on the video above to view our before/after school program in action!

RGEC is Hiring, APPLY NOW!

RGEC is currently looking for Instructors and Site Supervisors for our Before and After School Sites. Applicants must have a high school diploma and a minimum of two years’ experience working with children, bi-lingual encouraged to apply. CLICK HERE to download application.

These following documents to move forward with the interview or hiring process.

  • 1. Completed Application
  • 2. Updated Resume
  • 3. High School Diploma / College Diploma
  • 4. Original Driver’s license and Social Security card (If they don’t have one or the other a passport, birth certificate or Military ID).

If you can’t submit an application online, please bring completed applications into our office at 6260 Riverside Plaza Lane NW, Suite A or email to jobs@rgec.org

Frequently Asked Questions.

Adventure, learning, and fun—does that sound like your child? ..

Empower your child’s potential with RGEC

CLICK HERE to see how we can help your student today!

When exploring different options for your child’s before- and after-school care, it’s common to have a list of questions, from how lessons are structured to what the fees are. One of our goals at Rio Grande Educational Collaborative (RGEC) is to be as accessible as possible, so today we’d like to share with you a list of the most common questions we get from parents like you:

Parents Q & A

CLICK HERE for frequently asked questions.

Online Registration is now available through EZ Child Track for all RGEC Fee schools! Kinder through 5th!

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