Kirtland Youth Programs, SAP & Youth Sports

Project Learn: Power Hour
Daily · 3-4 p.m.
Ages 9-18
Making Minutes Count for Academic Success helps club members achieve academic success by providing homework help, tutoring, high-yield learning activities, and encouraging members to become self-directed learners.

Teen Council/Keystone Club Meetings
Every Monday in Jul 1 p.m.
Free for members · $2.50 for non-members · Ages 9-18
Make a difference in your community. Join our service-learning clubs to develop new service-learning projects and ways to help the community and your club. New members are always welcome!

Project Learn: Power Hour
Every Weekday in July 1-2:30 p.m.
Ages 9-18
Making Minutes Count for Academic Success helps Club members ages 9-18 achieve academic success by providing homework help, tutoring, and high-yield learning activities and encouraging members to become self-directed learners.

Game of the Month: TWISTER GAMES
Every Weekday in July
Ages 9-18
Did you know there are several different Twister Games. This month we will have some trying out the different versions. Several fun spin-off Twisters games are TWISTER MOVES, TWISTER DANCE, TWISTER HOOPLA.

Image Makers & 4H Photography: Summer Friend & Fun Selfies
1 Jul- 2 Aug
Free for members · $2.50 for non-members · Ages 9-18
Youth will be able to take photos of themselves or others as they create their summer memories fun. Youth may add their photos, stickers, and drawings to scrapbook pages or a book.

BGCA: Journeys
Every Monday in July
Free for members · $2.50 for non-members · Ages 9-18
Growing up isn’t easy. In Journeys: Paths to Adulthood, youth learn about everything that shapes their identities and how to maintain a positive sense of self on the road through adolescence to becoming strong, healthy young adults.

BGCA Diplomas to Degrees
Mon 8, 15, 22 & 29 Jul
Free for members · $2.50 for non-members · Ages 12-18
Youth will be planning and preparing for college or higher education. Youth can assess their readiness to attend college, explore areas of interest and potential career fields and set goals and make plans.

BGCA Money Matters
Every Monday in July
Free for members · $2.50 for non-members · Ages 12-18
Money Matters: Make it Count is a program that directly addresses these realities by bringing financial literacy to our teen members at the very time in their lives when they most need to develop these skills.

Career Launch: Field Trip: University Tour
1 Jul 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Free for members · $2.50 for non-members · Ages 9-18
It is never too early to start thinking about your passions and what you may to do in the future. Youth will tour CNM and learn about opportunities to further their secondary education. Expand your horizons and register for this unique experience through the CYPBMS Family portal on camps/instructional. *Youth will need to bring a bag lunch or money for lunch.

FIELD TRIP Members Only: Bowling
3 Jul 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Free for members · $2.50 for non-members · Ages 9-18
We will be walking over to Kirtland Lanes to enjoy some summer fun with your friends as we bowl! Spaces are limited and Registration is a must! Youth may bring money for snack or lunch at the bowling alley. Expand your horizons and register for this unique experience through the CYPBMS Family portal on camps/instructional.

STEAM: Resin Crafts & Jewelry
1-3 Jul
Free for members · $2.50 for non-members · Ages 9-18
Youth will have the opportunity to create lovely resin art and jewelry. Youth will learn the basics of resin arts and jewelry making. We will learn how to use the tools, types of beads, resin, elastic, leather, and metal wire. Youth will be able to design, create and embellish their own beautiful pieces of art as they are learning the basics of resin arts and jewelry design.

BGCA Triple Play: Fun Facts 4 Square
8-12 Jul
Free for members · $2.50 for non-members · Ages 9-18
You’ve played Four Square before, right? Well, we have a twist to this fun game. Youth will quickly add a fun fact about themselves as they pass the ball to their peers. You’ve got to think fast and act fact too. This is sure to be fun while getting to know each other too.

4H- STEAM: Learning to Sew, Crochet & More!
8-12 Jul
Free for members · $2.50 for non-members · Ages 9-18
Have you ever used a sewing machine or hand sewn, done crochet or cross-stitch? We will explore types of sewing, crocheting, and more! There will so many choices for you to choose from. It does not matter if you don’t know how to any of these; it’s a great time to try and learn.

Engineering Skills & Experiments: The Popsicle Stick Challenge
8-12 Jul
Free for members · $2.50 for non-members · Ages 9-18
This is a hands-on STEM activity using popsicle sticks. Youth will design and build their creations. They will test the cause and effect of their designs and their strengths.

4H: The Amazing Race
8-12 Jul
Free for members · $2.50 for non-members · Ages 9-18
The Amazing Race features seven unique and fun challenges that help youth discover, through the experiential learning process, the benefits of eating healthy and participating in regular physical activity.

MEMBERS ONLY-Field Trip: ISOTOPES BASEBALL GAME
10 Jul 10:15 a.m. to 3 p.m.
$15 for members. *Youth will also need money for lunch and snacks. Ages 9-18
Get your ball caps and sunscreen ready as we go cheer on our Isotopes. Expand your horizons and register for this unique experience through the CYPBMS Family portal on camps/instructional.

Members Only Field Trip: Sante Fe NM State Capitol
12 Jul 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
$2.50 for members plus money for lunch Ages 9-18
Today's New Mexico State Capitol, known as the Roundhouse, is the only round capitol building in the country. Robert E. McKee built it with a design by W.C. Kruger that combined elements of New Mexico Territorial style, Pueblo adobe architecture and Greek Revival adaptations. Youth can tour the capital while learning about our New Mexico Culture. Expand your horizons and register for this unique experience through the CYPBMS Family portal on camps/instructional.

4H HEALTHY LIVING: Balloon Football
15-19 Jul
Free for members · $2.50 for non-members · Ages 9-18
In this wacky twist to the game of football. A balloon is a football. "Passing" in the traditional sense cannot be achieved, but hitting or kicking the balloon football from player to player is allowed. If the balloon pops, the team that popped it loses one down.

Air Force Specialty Camp: Science Camp
15-19 Jul 9 a.m. to Noon
$5 for members · · Ages 9-18
Science Camp will be full of activities. Youth will discover flight, battle robots, and frog dissection. Expand your horizons and register for this unique experience through the CYPBMS Family portal on camps/instructional.

STEAM: DIY Mugs, Water Bottles & Coasters
15-19 Jul 9 a.m. to Noon
$5 for members · Ages 9-18
Bring your creative side as you will be designing your item. Youth will have the opportunity to explore using the Cricut to design their very own mug, water bottle or a coaster.

Members Only-Field Trip: Swimming
16-18 Jul
Free for members · $2.50 for non-members · Ages 9-18
Join us as we go the base swimming pool for some refreshing water fun. Expand your horizons and register for this unique experience through the CYPBMS Family portal on camps/instructional.

Recruitment Night Teen Lock In-The Carnival
18-19 Jul 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Free for members · $2.50 for non-members · Ages 12-18
You’ve asked for it so, bring a friend for a night of fun at the Youth Center as you show your friends what the YP is all about. Teens will have Carnival fun as we play games, make some food and snacks. Bring your sleeping bag, pillow, and a change of clothes. It’s up to you if sleep or stay up all night! Call Kaya or Lucy for any questions @ (505)853-KIDS.

Air Force Specialty Camp: Non-traditional Sports Camp
22-26 Jul
$5 Ages 9-18
Embrace the spirit of adventure with our Non-traditional Sports Camp. This camp offers fun filled exciting sports like Lacrosse, 3 on 3 Basketball and Pickleball. Expand your horizons and register for this unique experience through the CYPBMS Family portal on camps/instructional.

BGCA Fine Arts: Canvas Painting
22-26 Jul
Free for members · $2.50 for non-members · Ages 9-18
Just imagine what you paint. It could be something from memory, a fictional character or place anything you want. Take time to relax and paint away!

STEM: Structural Engineering: Bridges & Skyscrapers
22-26 Jul
Free for members · $2.50 for non-members · Ages 9-18
Do you ever wonder how bridges span huge distances and how skyscrapers stay standing? Structural engineers use physics and their knowledge of the properties of building materials and geometric shapes to design structures with sufficient strength and stability. Youth can learn the basics of structural engineering by conducting a series of 20 model-building experiments. Each model demonstrates a basic principle of mechanical physics or structural engineering in a hands-on way.

STEM: DIY Lava Lamps
28 Jul-2 Aug
Free for members · $2.50 for non-members · Ages 9-18
Have you ever seen a lava lamp? They might look complicated, but you can make your own. Youth will have the opportunity to see the chemical reactions as they make their own Lava Lamp.

4H Crafting & Arts: Diamond Arts Designing
29 Jul-2 Aug
Free for members · $2.50 for non-members · Ages 9-18
Diamond painting has quickly become all the rage and for several good reasons! Not only does it meet the need to escape from everyday life, but it allows you to feel like an artist–even if there’s not a creative bone in your body. Overall, they’re fun, engaging, and beautiful enough to hang on the wall. There are blank sheets for you to design your own unique Diamond Art.

Members Only Field Trip: Hinkle Family Fun Center
31 Jul
Free for members · $2.50 for non-members · Ages 9-18
ABQ's Premier Fun Destination features a 1/8 mile Go Cart Track, All new Immersive Virtual Reality, Wet & Wild Bumper Boats, two scenic 18-hole Miniature Golf Courses, two state-of-the-art Game Rooms, and Prize Centers with 150 redemption, merchandise, and arcade games, Blacklight Laser Tag Arena, Hinkle Family Fun Center Paintball, Rock Climbing Wall, BattleTech, Bumper Cars, Bungee Jump Trampoline, Laser Frenzy, Light Space and two Snack Bar. Expand your horizons and register for this unique experience through the CYPBMS Family portal on camps/instructional.

The Arts: National Friendship Day
30 Jul
Free for members · $2.50 for non-members · Ages 9-18
Did you know there is a day for friendship? Today youth may make matching jewelry for themselves and their bestie. Write a card to their friends. Take a selfie of themselves with their friend. It up to you what you would to do!

End of Summer Fun!
2 Aug
Free for members · $2.50 for non-members · Ages 9-18
Join us on your last Friday before school starts. We will be having some water and foam fun. There will be water balloons, water games & foam. Be sure to bring a towel, change of clothes and closed toed water-shoes/closed toed shoes.

Culinary Arts: 4H Cupcake Decorating
2 Aug
Free for members · $2.50 for non-members · Ages 9-18
It’s the last day of summer before school. So let’s have some fun decorating cupcakes and celebrating together.