Summer Camp 2026
Will the City of Rio Rancho offer online registration for Summer Camp sessions?
Yes, the Parks and Recreation Department is excited to offer online registration for all Summer Camp sessions through ActiveNet. Registration for Summer Camp will start April 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. both online and at the Parks and Recreation Department located at 3200 Civic Center Circle, Suite 100, Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87144. There is not an advantage to registering in person versus registering online. All registrations will be processed through the ActiveNet registration system in the order that they are received. Be sure to follow us on Facebook for all the latest updates!
Where can I find the online registration system?
To register for Summer Camp online, please visit the following ActiveNet website: Online Registration
How do I set up an ActiveNet account for registration?
Click on the “create an account” tab on the ActiveNet site. After clicking on the tab, the system will prompt you to set up a user profile for every member of your household. The ActiveNet registration system is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
What if I do not have a computer, how would I register?
The “ActiveNet” online registration system is accessible from any computer, tablet, or mobile phone that has access to the internet. You can also use any public computer to access the online registration site, including the computers at the Rio Rancho Public Libraries.
Are there payment plans?
No, each session of Summer Camp needs to be paid in full at the time of registration.
What if I would like to pay for summer camp with cash or check?
You can register for Summer Camp using cash or check by visiting the Parks and Recreation Department Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at: 3200 Civic Center Circle, Suite 100; Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87144.
Will there be meals and snacks provided? We are not providing meals or snacks for Summer Camp. We ask that campers bring a nutritious sack lunch, drink, and afternoon snack.
I placed my child on the waitlist, how will I be notified if a space becomes available?
A staff member will notify you by email or telephone if a spot becomes available.
Can I change the camp my child attends or the weeks my child attends?
Requests must be made in writing at least 14 days in advance to parksandrec@rrnm.gov. We can accommodate your request as long as there is space in the session you would like to transfer to. Please remember, the $25 administrative fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
How do I add siblings to the same week of camp?
Register your 1st child for a session of Summer Camp, then click on “register another participant for this activity,” and select the child that you wish to register.
When will I receive a confirmation receipt for the sessions that I registered for?
You will receive a confirmation email shortly after you register for sessions.
I have a 3rd party agency covering the cost of my child’s camp, how do I register?
Contact the City of Rio Rancho Parks and Recreation Department at 505-891-5015 and further instruction will be given to you on how to register.
Summer Camp Locations
Summer Camp sessions will be held at the following sites Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., excluding holidays.
- Cabezon Community Center - 40 spaces available, for ages 9 to 12
- Haynes Community Center - 40 spaces available, for ages 9 to 12
- Sabana Grande Recreation Center - 40 spaces available, for ages 5 to 8
- Star Heights Recreation Center - 40 spaces available, for ages 5 to 8
- The HUB Community Center - 20 spaces available, for ages 5-8
2026 Summer Camp
We are offering Summer Camp for nine weeks starting June 1st through July 31st with no camp on Friday, June 19 and Friday, July 3.
Session 1 - June 1 - June 5
Session 2 - June 8 - June 12
Session 3 - June 15 - June 18 (No camp Friday, June 19)
Session 4 - June 22 - June 26
Session 5 - June 29 - July 2 (No camp Friday, July 3)
Session 6 - July 6 - July 10
Session 7 - July 13 - July 17
Session 8 - July 20 - July 24
Session 9 - July 27 - July 31
Who can register?
Children aged 5 to 12.
Where do I call with questions about Summer Camp, or the ActiveNet registration system?
Call the City of Rio Rancho Parks and Recreation Department at (505) 891-5015.
Summer Camp Parents Handbook
This handbook contains important information regarding Summer Camp policies and procedures. Please read the parents handbook to help you understand your role in the daily operations of summer camp.
Summer Camp Parents Handbook 2026
Summer Camp Forms
Please have these forms filled out and ready to be submitted on your child’s first day of Summer Camp.
Medication Documentation Administration Form