PUBLIC PROGRAMS
Think Summer
Think Summer believes learning and development isn’t a static process. It’s dynamic and happens year-round, not just during the school year. That’s why Albuquerque-area families have trusted Albuquerque Academy’s Think Summer program to provide their students with exhilarating enrichment and recreational options for their children entering kindergarten through 12th grade since 1984, keeping their minds sharp and their bodies active.
Enrolling your child in Think Summer ensures that academic and developmental concepts learned during the school year are solidified, and gives your child a head start in concepts they may learn in the grade they are entering. We celebrate active-learning strategies through project- and inquiry-based activities, interdisciplinary courses, and enriched recreational programs.
Think Summer class and camp offerings, along with prices and full class/camp descriptions, are available to view in the 2025 Think Summer Catalog.
With Think Summer’s extraordinary teachers and exceptional staff considering your child’s individual needs and learning style, we ensure that all children are engaged, challenged, and encouraged to become the best possible versions of themselves. At Think Summer, we know how children learn best, and how to make education exceptional, inspirational, and seriously fun!
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Our Think Summer team is dedicated to providing an exemplary summer experience each year, distinctly setting ourselves apart from other summer programs in the Albuquerque area through the unparalleled safety, quality, and value of our program. If you find yourself needing our team’s service and support, please let us know how we can help.
Think Summer Office Hours
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday
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Click here to email our team or call (505) 858-8811.
Think Summer’s remarkable, one-of-a-kind registration experience is flexible and allows camp/class options for every type of schedule. Whether your child would like to enjoy a full day, a half day, or just one or two classes, there are many fun and enriching options for your family to explore. Families may choose as few or as many classes or camps to complete a seven-period day schedule, and may also add extended care as needed.
Pre-grade K-3 students are supervised at all times, being transitioned to each class/camp, including lunch and extended care options.
All Think Summer programs assemble Monday-Friday, regardless of a single class or full-day student registration. Think Summer observes Juneteenth and Independence Day and will communicate the dates to families that the program will be closed.
Think Summer: June 9 – July 18, 2025
Summer Employment
Summer Faculty
Summer at Albuquerque Academy is not only a time for students to explore their special interests but also an opportunity for faculty to experiment with new, creative teaching techniques in a relaxed environment. With a wide range of enrichment, arts, and athletic programs, there is room for every teaching specialty.
Think Summer is always open to new course ideas and expansion of current programs. If you are interested in teaching with Think Summer, please apply through the Academy’s employment webpage.
For questions regarding faculty hiring, please contact the Associate Director of Auxiliary Programs at (505) 858-8811.
Student Employment
Camp Counselors | Teacher Assistants | Resource Services
Looking for a summer job with a consistent schedule that still leaves time to enjoy your break? Every summer, Think Summer hires hundreds of local students to help make our summer program a success.
The hiring process begins in February with online applications. Prospective student employees are encouraged to showcase any extracurricular activities or special interests on their applications that may qualify them for certain programs. All first-time student applicants require a teacher recommendation and an interview to be considered for employment. Interviews for new applicants are held in March.
Applicants must be at least 14 years old prior to June 5, 2025, to be eligible for employment. There will be no exceptions to this age limit.
For questions regarding student hiring, please contact the Think Summer personnel coordinator at (505) 858-8815.
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Report Attendance
Complete the Attendance Form below to us know if your child will be absent, arriving late, or leaving early during the Think Summer program.
- Arriving late? Please check your student in at the Think Summer Attendance Office.
- Picking up early? Call the Attendance Office to schedule at least one hour before your scheduled pick up time. All students who leave early will be checked out from the Attendance Office. (All early pickups must occur prior to 3 p.m.) View a map.
Questions? Call the Think Summer Attendance Office at (505) 858-8806.