The Mountain Center's
Summer Youth Program 2025
summer youth program
The Summer Youth Program is a nature-based experience that supports positive social connection, and welcomes children of all genders. Programs provide space for participants to build healthy relationships with themselves, others, and nature. Youth participate in team-building activities, games, hiking, ropes course elements, art, and creative/free play. Through these activities participants establish community, learn healthy conflict resolution skills, and gain self-regulation skills. We strive to build self awareness, strengthen resilience, and increase self confidence within all participants.
HOW IT WORKS
Programs are delivered in two-week program blocks beginning May 27th and going through August 1st, 2025.
Three Age Groups:
1) Ages 6 - 7 years old;
2) Ages 8 - 9 years old, and;
3) Ages 10 - 12 years old.
(For Youth Ages 13-17, click here for information on The Mountain Center's Teen Adventure Program)
Program Hours: Monday through Friday, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., excluding holidays
Location: The Mountain Center's Tesuque location: 1524 B Bishops Lodge Road
Applications: Open March 14th, 2025 at 9:00am (MST), and are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Application link will be available soon!
DATES for SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM 2025 SESSIONS
Tuesday, May 27th - Friday, June 6th
Monday, June 9th - Friday, June 20th
Monday, June 23rd - Thursday, July 3rd (No camp Friday)
Monday, July 7th - Friday, July 18th
Monday, July 21st - Friday, August 1st
HOW IT'S PAID FOR
The program is free to all participants because of special grant funding by CYFD, focusing on New Mexico families. As a non-profit organization we rely on generous donations from the community to transform lives and build resilience in the groups we work with. If you are able, we encourage you to support The Mountain Center, in any amount possible. You can make a one time donation, or partner with TMC and sign up for an automated monthly donation.
We accept cash and check donations in the main office.
Thank you for your support!
Please read through the entire application before submitting online.
Only one child per application. If you are signing up more than one child, you will need to fill out multiple applications.
You will be able to indicate your session preference in the application.
We cannot guarantee placement; if the session you select is full, your application will be put on a waitlist.
You will receive an email notifying you of your child's placement.
AGES 6-12 years old
FEEDBACK FROM PARENTS
"Thank you so much for allowing my child to be a part of your program! We hope that she will be able to return again next year. Your staff are amazing and I appreciate each and every one of you! Thank you for helping to make a difference in our child's life by empowering her to grow and become more self-confident."
~2023 SYP Parent
"Thank you. You guys are amazing, friendly, grounded. My kids felt that immediately. They feel safe and they just enjoyed their time there. I love the drive. It was therapeutic for me as well!"
~2023 SYP Parent
"My child had the opportunity to meet children that he hasn't met before in the community. Had the opportunity to be a leader and learn new skills."
~2023 SYP Parent
"Your program continues to be one of my child's favorite summertime activities. She feels super comfortable with your staff and with the daily activities. She never shies away from attending camp, as she always feels excited and confident to attend."
~2023 SYP Parent
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ACCREDITED BY
Our Summer Youth Program and Teen Leadership is accredited by the Association of Experiential Education's
