What's New This Summer?


Registration

  • How do I register for SummerPrep?

    Registration Dates

    Registration Opens: Wednesday, February 1, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
    Registration Ends: Friday, May 31, 2024

    Register Online

    1. Click the “Register Now" button at summerprep.org.

    2. Create a new account. Credentials from previous SummerPrep years will no longer be active for registration.

    3. Enter information for household, student, and parent(s)/guardian(s). 

    4. Select session and add to cart.

    5. Select classes.* Please note: Some classes are longer than one period. For classes that are longer than one period, register for all applicable periods. Students may not have a gap in their schedule, i.e‭. ‬there are no‭ ‬“free”‭ ‬periods allowed during the day‭. 

    6. Click “Submit.”

    7. Enter payment information. A 50% deposit is required to register. If you elect to pay the balance later, a payment reminder will be emailed to you at a later date. 

    8. Final payment is due Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

    * Course offerings are subject to change.
    If you have technical difficulties, please contact the SummerPrep team at summerprep@sandiaprep.org or 505.338.3045.

  • Are classes based on a camper's current grade level or their raising grade level?

    Classes are based on the grade level that a camper will enter in the fall. For example, a class for Grades 5 - 8 is for campers who will be in 5th - 8th grade in Fall 2024.

     

  • Can any student from any school participate in SummerPrep?

    Yes! Any student from any school can participate in SummerPrep! You do NOT need to be a current Sandia Prep student to join SummerPrep.

  • Are sessions and classes sequential?

    Sessions are NOT sequential. However, some classes are sequential. For example, there are multiple levels of Minecraft, Clay, Guitar, Piano, and more. Sequential classes are noted in the SummerPrep catalog. 

    Please note: Most classes are one-period long unless otherwise noted.
     

  • What types of payments does SummerPrep accept?

    We accept most forms of payment. Final payment is due May 1, 2024.

     

  • How do I change my child’s schedule AFTER SummerPrep begins?

    Schedule changes are discouraged after SummerPrep begins. However, we understand that occasionally a class change is needed. To request a schedule change after SummerPrep begins, a parent/guardian must stop by the SummerPrep front desk or email summerprep@sandiaprep.org. (Campers themselves may not request a class change). If there is a price difference, you will be responsible for the additional class fee, if applicable. 

    *No refunds will be issued after May 1, 2024.

     

  • Who do I contact if I'm having issues with online registration?

    If you are experiencing technical difficulties during online registration, please contact the SummerPrep team at summerprep@sandiaprep.org or 505.338.3045.

  • What is SummerPrep's cancellation policy?

    Should registration need to be canceled by a family, a full refund minus a ten percent administrative fee will be granted until May 1, 2024. After May 1, no refunds will be granted. Note: SummerPrep reserves the right to cancel a course that does not meet minimum enrollment. In this case, you will be contacted to select an alternative course.

     

  • What is SummerPrep’s dismissal policy?

    Students are expected to behave according to well-accepted principles of behavior. SummerPrep has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to bullying. SummerPrep reserves the right to dismiss any student at any time. Refunds will not be granted should a camper be dismissed from SummerPrep.

     

     

     


Important Dates & Times

  • When and where does SummerPrep take place?

    SummerPrep 2024 takes place over three, two-week sessions:

    Session One: June 3 - 14
    Session Two: June 17 - 28 (Closed June 19)
    Session Three: July 1 - 12 (Closed July 4) 

    Theater classes take place over two, three-week sessions:

    Session A: June 3 - June 21 (Closed June 19)
    Session B: June 24 - July 12 (Closed July 4)

    SummerPrep classes meet and/or take place at Sandia Preparatory School's campus at 532 Osuna Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113.

     

  • What is the daily SummerPrep class schedule?

    Before Care: 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
    Period 1: 8:30 - 9:20 a.m.
    Period 2: 9:25 - 10:15 a.m.
    Period 3: 10:20 - 11:00 a.m.
    Period 4: 11:05 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    Lunch: 12:00 - 12:45 p.m.
    Period 5: 12:50 - 1:40 p.m.
    Period 6: 1:45 - 2:35 p.m.
    Period 7: 2:40 - 3:30 p.m.
    After Care: 3:30 - 5:45 p.m.

    *Campers must be enrolled all-day (seven periods) or half-day (a.m. four periods or p.m. three periods). 
    **Campers may not have a gap in their schedule, i.e‭. ‬there are no‭ ‬“free”‭ ‬periods allowed during the day‭. 
    ***Most classes are one-period long unless otherwise noted.

  • When is SummerPrep Camper Open House?

    SummerPrep Camper Open House 2024

    We recommend joining us for one of the following open houses. If you have a date or time conflict, you may attend another session or contact us to schedule a time to visit campus.

    Returning Families
    If you are a returning family, choose one of the following days for your SummerPrep orientation. (Alternatively, you may attend the New Camper Open House on Saturday, June 1.)

    Tuesday, May 28
    Wednesday, May 29
    Thursday, May 30

    Open House for returning families will be from 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. in the McCall Family Performing Arts Center (PAC) Anderman Concourse at Sandia Prep. Get your PrepPass photo taken (if you haven't submitted a photo yet), pick up your signature SummerPrep t-shirt and class schedule, and reacquaint yourself with campus. 

    New SummerPrep Families
    Are you BRAND NEW to SummerPrep? Join us for a new camper open house on Saturday, June 1*, at the McCall Family Performing Arts (PAC) Anderman Concourse. Along with picking up your signature SummerPrep t-shirt, PrepPass, you also can familiarize yourself with your child’s class schedule and learn important information regarding:

    • Pick-up and drop-off procedures
    • How to purchase breakfast, lunch, and snacks
    • The SummerPrep Office location
    • And so much more

    On Saturday, June 1, please arrive according to your camper’s last name:

    • 9:00 a.m. Last name A-G
    • 10:00 a.m. Last name H-N
    • 11:00 a.m. Last name O-Z

    * You may attend a different open house time if you cannot make it to your recommended day/time.

  • What is Before Care and After Care?

    Before Care
    The regular day at SummerPrep begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m. Before Care, available for an additional cost, extends the student’s day from as early as 7:30 a.m. Before Care helps students get settled in the morning and ready for their classes. Breakfast is also available for purchase.

    After Care
    The regular day at SummerPrep begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m. After Care, available for an additional cost, extends the student’s day until as late as 5:45 p.m. If your student needs to extend the day after their afternoon classes conclude, you may sign up for After Care, which includes an afternoon snack. The After Care program has separate areas for students to participate in games and activities. All students must be picked up by 5:45 p.m. If parents are late to pick up students, an additional late pick-up fee will apply ($5 per minute after 5:45 p.m.). Prices are for one full week; prorating is not available.

  • When are the SummerPrep theater performances and how do I purchase tickets?

    Ticket link information for McCall Family Theater Main Stage Shows AND the Black Box Theater shows will be emailed to families. 

    Theater Main Stage Production: Wizard of Oz
    Friday‭, ‬June 21‭ ‬@‭ ‬7:00‭ ‬p.m‭.‬
    Saturday‭, ‬June 22‭ ‬@‭ ‬7:00‭ ‬p.m‭.‬
    Sunday‭, ‬June 23 ‬@‭ ‬2:00‭ ‬p.m‭.‬

    Theater Main Stage Production: Disney's Frozen JR.
    Friday‭, ‬July 12‭ ‬@‭ ‬7:00‭ ‬p.m‭.‬
    Saturday‭, ‬July 13‭ ‬@‭ ‬7:00‭ ‬p.m‭.‬
    Sunday‭, ‬July 14‭ ‬@‭ ‬2:00‭ ‬p.m‭.‬

    Black Box Theater: Alice in Wonderland
    Saturday‭, ‬June 22‭ ‬@‭ ‬2:00‭ ‬p.m‭.‬
    Sunday‭, ‬June 23‭ ‬@‭ ‬5:00‭ ‬p.m‭.‬
    Ticket link will be sent to families with campers performing in Alice in Wonderland.

    Black Box Theater: Rapunzel Uncut
    Saturday‭, ‬July 13‭ ‬@‭ ‬2:00‭ ‬p.m‭.‬
    Sunday‭, ‬July 14 ‬@‭ ‬5:00‭ ‬p.m‭.‬
    Ticket link will be sent to families with campers performing in Rapunzel Uncut.


Daily Life at SummerPrep

  • What are PrepPasses?

    PrepPasses are photo ID cards on a lanyard that are used to check in and out of camp. Campers are encouraged to wear their PrepPasses each day. 

     

  • How will my camper get from class to class?

    Counselors will guide campers to and from each of their classes. 




     

  • What meal options are available at SummerPrep?

    The Prep Café
    Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be available for purchase from the Prep Café. Students are welcome to bring their own lunch and snacks from home. Menu will be available before SummerPrep begins.
     

    PrepCafe Account
    Families can pre-load funds on campers' accounts via the SummerPrep registration portal.
     

    Questions?
    Joe Chavez, Prep Café Manager - jochavez@sandiaprep.org
    Technical issues - spsithelp@sandiaprep.org

  • How do pick-up and drop-off work?

    Drop-off
    Campers may be dropped off between 8:20 - 8:25 a.m. at the Performing Arts Center (PAC) entrance.* Here, they use their photo ID (aka PrepPass) to check in before proceeding to their first period. Exception: Parents of Tiny Tots will escort their campers directly to the classroom. 

    Pick-up
    Once dismissed from classes and activities at 3:30 p.m., campers check out at the Performing Arts Center (PAC) before proceeding to the sidewalk to wait for their ride. The pick-up car line forms outside the PAC under the direction of our security staff. Exception: Parents of Tiny Tots pick up their campers directly from the classroom.

    Campers arriving for the afternoon class block will check in the PAC first before proceeding to their class or activity period. Likewise, campers leaving at noon will check out in the PAC.

    Quad Pick-up‭: ‬Parents/guardians are also welcome to park and pick up their camper(s‭) ‬in the Quad at 3:30‭ ‬p.m‭. ‬Campers will still‭ ‬need to check out in the PAC‭. ‬

    *Campers in Before Care, Main Stage Theater Production, and Theater Tech will also check in at the Performing Arts Center (PAC) entrance before their classes.

     

  • What should my camper bring to SummerPrep?


    To fully enjoy a fun and dynamic SummerPrep experience, we highly recommend that each camper bring a reusable water bottle and hat and bring or wear sunscreen. Please label all camper's personal items (i.e. hat, water bottle, backpack with the camper's first and last name and parent/guardian phone number.) 

    Campers are also welcome to bring their own lunch and snacks. The Prep Café will also offer breakfast, lunch, and snack options. More information about the Prep Café will be available before SummerPrep begins.

    Tiny Tots Campers: Please bring an extra change of clothes to be left in the Tiny Tots classroom. 
     


Employment

  • How do I apply to work at SummerPrep?

    If you’re interested in sharing your talents and skills, we want to hear from you! We have multiple openings for instructor positions at SummerPrep 2024, including:

    • Instructors for elementary math, elementary science, outdoor education, Spanish, arts & crafts, soccer, basketball, early childhood education and more.

    Click here to learn more and apply