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We understand that learning doesn’t stop at the end of the school day. That’s why we’re expanding our outstanding Think Summer program to include year-round, after-school and weekend opportunities for grade-school students.

Think Fall and Think Spring offer programs that inspire innovation, teamwork, and problem-solving while helping students develop essential life skills for future success. Through engaging, hands-on enrichment opportunities, students build confidence, creativity, and real-world skills in a fun and supportive environment.

Think about Think Fall and Think Spring if you are:

  • Curious, creative, and eager to learn.
  • Interested in solving problems and creating something new.
  • A student who enjoys hands-on activities, games, and team projects.
  • A young leader looking to build confidence, communication, and teamwork skills.
  • Someone who loves thinking creatively and tackling real-world challenges.
  • A family seeking an engaging after-school enrichment program that builds life skills through fun, interactive learning.
  • Homeschoolers looking for an academic challenge and social connections.
  • The younger sib of an Albuquerque Academy student.
  • Interested in experiencing the Academy and our campus.

Click here to email our team or call (505) 858-8811.

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Think Fall 2026 Offerings: September 22-November 10

Sports Management

Children holding sports balls in a gym at Albuquerque Academy for Fall activities.Grades 3-5
Tuesdays 4-5:30 p.m.
$360

Perfect for sports fans and future coaches, analysts, general managers, or team owners, Sports Management introduces students to the business side of athletics. Through interactive discussions and activities, students explore topics such as player contracts, mock drafts, endorsements, branding, college sports, e-sports, and other current events in the sports industry.

Ideal for:

  • Students in grades 3-5 who love sports
  • Kids interested in teamwork, leadership, and strategy
  • Students who enjoy problem-solving and friendly competition
  • Young learners curious about how sports teams and businesses operate

Budding Entrepreneurs

Smiling girl pointing at chalkboard light bulb drawingGrades 3-5
Thursdays 4-5:30 p.m.
$360

Budding Entrepreneurs inspires students to turn their ideas into businesses while learning the fundamentals of marketing, finance, and entrepreneurship. Students create marketing materials, estimate profits, collaborate with classmates, and develop the confidence to present their business ideas.

Ideal for:

  • Students in grades 3-5 with creative ideas and big imaginations
  • Kids interested in business, innovation, and problem-solving
  • Students who enjoy hands-on projects and teamwork
  • Young learners eager to build confidence in communication and leadership
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Think Spring 2027 Offerings: March 8-April 29

Pump Track

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Grades 3-5
Monday & Wednesday 4-5:30 p.m. beginning March 8
$400

Students will learn to ride like a pro on Albuquerque Academy’s pump track! Traversing through a series of rollers and berms that form a continuous-motion track, students will build momentum by “pumping” the various features — no pedaling required! Beginners will start slowly and develop the skills necessary to increase speed and power as they become more familiar with the sport.

Prerequisite: Students must be able to ride a bicycle confidently to enroll in this class.

Future Stars: Soccer Skills & Fundamentals

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Grades 1-5
Mondays 4:30-5:45 p.m. beginning March 8
$200

This eight-week soccer clinic is designed for young athletes looking to develop their skills while building confidence, teamwork, and a love for the game. Led by experienced, highly skilled soccer coaches and high school players, students will work on ball mastery, passing, shooting, footwork, defense, and small-sided games in a fun, supportive environment. The clinic provides young athletes with an opportunity to develop their skills while connecting with the community.

My First Food Truck

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Grades 3-5
Tuesdays 4-5:30 p.m. beginning March 9
$360

Participants select a food theme, choose an ideal location and target customer, identify target customers, design appealing menus, and form a comprehensive business plan covering strategy, marketing, operations, and finance, including capital-raising needs. Activities include drafting mission statements, setting prices, estimating expenses, and learning key financial metrics. This program offers a tasty way to develop business savvy! Note: No food is handled in this program.

Charger Hoops: Basketball Skills & Fundamentals

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Grades 3-5
Wednesdays 4-5:30 p.m. beginning March 10
$200

This eight-week basketball clinic is designed for young athletes looking to develop their skills while building confidence, teamwork, and a love for the game. Led by experienced, highly skilled basketball coaches and high school players, students will work on ball-handling, passing, shooting, footwork, defense, and small-sided games in a fun and supportive environment. The clinic provides young athletes with an opportunity to develop their skills while connecting with the community.

Stock Market 101: Bulls & Bears

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Grades 3-5
Thursdays 4-5:30 p.m. beginning March 11
$360

Build your own $100,000 stock portfolio and trade stocks like Apple, Nike, or Amazon with a cool investing simulation tool. This innovative experience empowers students with the tools and mindset to face future investment decisions with confidence and buy low, sell high! A solid foundation for successful future investors!

Registration Opens 11/2
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Think Academy Staff

Monica Aguilar — Director of Think Academy Programs 
BS, University of New Mexico
MA, New Mexico Highlands University

David Chiotti — Associate Director of Think Academy Programs
BA, University of New Mexico
MS, University of New Mexico

Katy Robinson — Auxiliary Program Coordinator
BA, Baylor University

More fun, educational experiences for your family!

Art and music lovers: Check out the Levanta Institute for Music and Creativity for workshops, classes, and private lessons for grade-school students and adults.

Looking to ramp up your racquet skills? We’ve got tennis and pickleball at the Albuquerque Academy Racquet Center.

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