Do not... keep children to their studies by compulsion but by play.
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The Las Cruces Recreation Section Afterschool Program was designed to provide an affordable, quality After School program for children during the regular school year. The program helps children develop their academic, physical, and social skills in a safe and caring environment. The three major components of the program are educational, nutritional, and recreational, with all three given the same importance. The Program runs concurrent with the Las Cruces Public School Calendar and serves over 300 school aged kids. This boasts a 15-1 ratio and the City provides staff that are professional, motivated, and multicultural role models for the children.
The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department has registration for the Spring 2018 After School Program during regular business hours at: the Parks and Recreation Department Office, 1501 E. Hadley Ave., Frank O’Brien Papen Community Center, 304 Bell Ave., Las Cruces Regional Aquatics Center, 1401 E. Hadley Ave., and Meerscheidt Recreation Center, 1600 E. Hadley Ave. The program is available to children kindergarten through grade 5 and the cost per semester is $400, or four payments of $100. All session program hours are Monday through Friday, 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. and follows the LCPS calendar. The cost per session does not include fees associated with field trips. Space is limited, please call 575/541-2550 for more information.
Find out about scholarships available to families with certain economic restrictions who are eligible to receive financial assistance through the department’s Youth Scholarship Fund.
Alameda Elementary 1325 N. Alameda Las Cruces
Cesar Chavez/Sunrise Elementary 5250 Holman Road, Las Cruces, NM 88012
Fairacres Elementary 4501 West Picacho Avenue, Las Cruces, NM 88007
Frank O'Brien (Mesilla Park Elementary) 304 Bell Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88005
Hermosa Heights Elementary 1655 E Amador Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001
Highland Elementary 4201 Emerald St, Las Cruces, NM 88012
Monte Vista Elementary 4915 Peachtree Hills Road, Las Cruces, NM 88012
Valley View Elementary 915 California Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001
Parks and Recreation Department
Las Cruces, NM
Tel (575) 541-2550
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