Thanksgiving and Winter Break Day Camps in Alamogordo
Published 12 November 2026
By Debbie Mauro
If your kids are out of school for Thanksgiving and Christmas break and you still have to work, the City of Alamogordo runs two day camps for kindergarten through 5th grade at the Alamogordo Recreation Center. Turkey Week runs Monday through Wednesday, November 23 to 25, 2026, for $75, and Wild N' Winter runs two weeks in December for $100 a week. Both go from 7:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., which covers a normal workday.
When are Alamogordo schools out for the holidays?
The Alamogordo Public Schools 2026 to 2027 calendar lists Fall Break and Thanksgiving as November 23 to 27, 2026, and Winter Break as December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027. That is a lot of days to fill, especially for military families and newcomers who do not have grandparents nearby to help out.
What is Turkey Week?
Turkey Week is the city's three day camp during the Thanksgiving break. The city says campers enjoy games, arts and crafts, field trips and outdoor activities when the weather allows. An afternoon snack is provided, but kids need to bring their own lunch.
What is Wild N' Winter?
Wild N' Winter is the winter break version, with games, arts and crafts, field trips and more. You can sign up for one week or both. Same deal on food: the city provides an afternoon snack, and kids pack a lunch.
How do the two camps compare?
| Camp | Dates | Grades | Hours | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Week | Mon. to Wed., Nov. 23 to 25, 2026 | Kindergarten to 5th | 7:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. | $75 for the week |
| Wild N' Winter, week 1 | Mon. to Thu., Dec. 21 to 24, 2026 | Kindergarten to 5th | 7:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. | $100 for the week |
| Wild N' Winter, week 2 | Mon. to Thu., Dec. 28 to 31, 2026 | Kindergarten to 5th | 7:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. | $100 for the week |
Neither camp covers Thanksgiving Day and the day after, Christmas Day or New Year's Day, so plan for those days separately.
How do I sign up?
Sign up at the Alamogordo Recreation Center, 1100 Oregon Ave., or online through the city's camp pages. As of today, the Turkey Week page says online and in person registration dates are still to be announced, so call the ARC at (575) 439-4142 to ask when sign ups open.
A few rules from the city's pages to know ahead of time:
- Registration stays open until the camp is full.
- Payment is due when you register, and a turned in form alone does not hold a spot.
- If your child has not been in one of the city's youth programs recently, you will need to fill out the Youth Program Participant Registration Form, plus the medication form if needed.
What does this mean for families moving to Alamogordo?
Holiday breaks are one of the first things that sneak up on new families, especially if you are PCSing in the middle of the school year. Knowing there is affordable, all day care through the city can take a lot of pressure off. For free things to do on days off, check out my guide to the Alamogordo library's free kids' programs, and if you are moving with the military, my Holloman AFB relocation guide covers schools, housing and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Turkey Week camp in Alamogordo?
Turkey Week runs Monday through Wednesday, November 23 to 25, 2026. Hours are 7:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. at the Alamogordo Recreation Center.
How much does Turkey Week cost?
The weekly fee is $75. Payment is due when you register.
When is Wild N' Winter camp?
Week 1 is December 21 to 24, 2026, and week 2 is December 28 to 31, 2026. Each week is $100.
What grades can attend the city's break camps?
Both camps are for kindergarten through 5th grade. Kids bring their own lunch, and the city provides an afternoon snack.
When are Alamogordo Public Schools out for Thanksgiving and winter break?
The APS calendar lists Fall Break and Thanksgiving as November 23 to 27, 2026. Winter Break runs December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027.
Camp details come from the City of Alamogordo's Turkey Week and Wild N' Winter pages, and school break dates come from the Alamogordo Public Schools 2026 to 2027 calendar, as of November 12, 2026. Dates, fees and registration details can change, so confirm with the Alamogordo Recreation Center.