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After-School Adventures

Join Mountain Kids! for an adventurous, nature-filled, skill-building, and wildly fun after-school program this fall.

We are now offering school pick-up and longer hours to support working parents and get more kids out to play!

Mountain Kids will explore a diversity of trails around Santa Fe. Kids will learn and play through engaging games, activities and hiking adventures. Themes include ecology, nature awareness, survival skills, and seasonal cycles.

Spending time in nature is beneficial to children’s social, emotional, and physical health. Children develop greater confidence, teamwork, and build tolerance for adversity by spending time outside. Kids have fun, get dirty, and (best for parents) tired!

Winter/Spring 2026

Open to: Ages 5-12 (K-6th Grade)

Parent Pick-up: Patrick Smith Park or Santa Fe Canyon Preserve

Program Days & Hours:

  • Tuesdays & Thursdays: ~3:00 – 6:00 pm
  • Fridays: ~1:00 – 6:00 pm

Dates:

  • Winter Session (8 weeks): February 3 – March 27
  • Spring Session: (7 weeks): April 7 – May 22

Cost: 

  • Sliding Scale Tuition: We remain committed to accessibility. Tuition for both sessions will include a sliding-scale option.

Challenge Level:  (Age-Appropriate)

School Pick-Up Requirements & Locations

  • 2-child minimum per school for pick-up:
    • If fewer than two children from your child’s school are registered, families are welcome to drop off at the park. 

      • Parent Drop-off:
        • Tuesday & Thursday, 4:00 pm; Santa Fe Canyon Preserve
        • Friday, 1:30 pm; Patrick Smith Park.
  • 6-child minimum per program day:
    • We need at least six participants to run each day of programming.
  • 14-day refund window:
    • We encourage families to try the program for two weeks, and welcome cancellations and refunds within that time frame.
    • No refunds will be issued after 14 days from the start of each session.

Registration Opens Friday, December 12, 2025 at Noon.

Have questions? Don’t hesitate to get in touch with Program Director, Gwen Lyons, at gwen@mountainkidsnm.org.

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