Las Cruces offers a variety of programs just for teens. Whether you’re looking to create, explore, learn, or just hang out with friends. Below you’ll find all free and low-cost programs, grouped by age range so you can easily find what fits. All programs are offered by the City of Las Cruces departments.
SUMMER CAMPS
Museums Teen Summer Camp
Details: These teen partial-day camps allow participants to build their own Dobsonian telescope during the first session and a skateboard during the second through hands-on STEM activities and guided instruction. Campers will explore the mechanics of building tools while developing problem-solving skills and learning how to use their finished product.
Fee: $25 per session
Registration: Required. Register at https://bit.ly/LCMuseumsRegistration (closes one week before each session). For more information, email [email protected].
Build a Dobsonian Telescope to Take Home (Ages 11–17)
Location: Railroad Museum
Date: Tuesday, June 9 – Friday, June 12
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Details:
Participants will build and take home their own Dobsonian telescope while learning the fundamentals of optics and engineering.
Fee: $25
Registration: Required (see above)
Teen Connection (Summer Edition)
Location: Frank O’Brien Papen Community Center and East Mesa Recreation Center
Schedule (During the LCPS Summer Schedule):
- Mon–Fri, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Details: Free structured program with tutoring, recreation, food, and field trips.
Grades: 6–12
Registration: First-come, first-served. Click here to register.
FREE PROGRAMS
Teen Tuesday: The Night Owls
Location: Museum of Nature & Science
Address: 411 N. Main St.
Dates: Tuesdays
Times: 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Details: Tired of the usual? Join the Night Owls, a weekly drop-in for teens who want to build, create, experiment, and explore. Plus, there’s free pizza.
Registration: No
Teen Connection (Ongoing)
Location: Frank O’Brien Papen Community Center
Address: 304 W. Bell Ave.
Schedule (During the LCPS Schedule):
- Afterschool: Mon–Fri, 3:30 – 7:30 p.m.
- School Breaks: Mon–Fri, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Details: Free structured program with tutoring, recreation, food, and field trips.
Grades: 6–12
Registration: First-come, first-served. Click here to register.
Library Teen Programs
Location: Teen Room, Branigan Library
Details: Free, recurring programs for teens. All activities take place in the Teen Room.
Registration: No
Teen DIY Stitch on The Art!
Date: June 10
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Teen DIY Aesthetic Bookmarks!
Date: July 8
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Monthly Programs:
Teen Perler Beads
Dates: Every first Monday of the month | July 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 7
Time: 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Teen Bracelets & More
Dates: Every second Saturday of the Month | Aug. 8, Sept. 12, Oct. 10
Time: 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Teen Video Game Club
Dates: Every third Wednesday of the month
Times:
- For dates May 20 & June 17: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- For dates July 15, Aug. 19, Sept. 16: 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m
Teen DIY Stitch on The Art! (Ages 12 – 18)
Dates: June 10
Time: 3:00 – 4:45 p.m.
Teen DIY Aesthetic Bookmarks! (Ages 12 – 18)
Dates: July 8
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Location: Thomas Branigan Memorial Library – Teen Room
Dates: Thursdays
Time: 5:00-7:30 p.m.
Details: Make some new friends and go on exciting adventures, while playing Dungeons & Dragons at your local Library! Whether it’s your first time playing a role-playing game or you’re a seasoned adventurer, we invite all teens to participate.
Ages: 13-17
Registration: No
LOW COST PROGRAMS
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