Atomic Learners Academy
After School Camp and Dance/Judo studio in Los Alamos, NM
News and Events
Our chess team won 2nd place in the northern NM Chess League and 3rd place at the 2026 New Mexico K-12 Scholastic State Championship!
The 2025-2026 season of the Northern Schools Chess League featured 20+ elementary school teams, as well as many middle and high school teams from northern New Mexico. At the individual Scholastic State Championship, one of our students achieved the best result among players from Los Alamos and tied for 3rd place in the K–3 division out of 26 competitors. If your kids are interested in chess, join our camps!
International MATH KANGAROO competition comes to Los Alamos!
On March 19, 2026, over 60,000 students participated in Math Kangaroo competitions in the USA and over 6 million worldwide! Atomic Learners Academy was an official center for the Math Kangaroo USA test in Los Alamos. Nearly half of our students scored in the top 3 at the state level, and 2 students scored in the top 20 nationally! Check out detailed report in the press coverage article. As a reminder, our regular Wed activity in the after school day camp is centered around preparation for the test.
After School Day Camp
Growth meets fun
Our camp offers an energizing mix of physical movement and creative exploration, blending a variety of exciting experiences such as judo, hip-hop, neurogymnastics, chess play sessions, math-themed games, and science-based crafts.
Every activity is guided by experienced facilitators including a dance instructor with 15 years of experience in different dance styles, a judo black belt instructor with experience teaching kids classes, a M.Sc. in clinical psychology with an early childhood education certificate from UNM, and a Ph.D. in theoretical physics, who bring energy and care to ensure a safe, enjoyable, and inspiring environment.
Check out the Camp Activities page for more details on our activities, and the Team page to learn more about our staff! Outside of the day camp activities, check out or dance studio offerings and judo classes for teenagers and adults!
After School Camp Schedule
Camps General Info
After School Camp
Thank you for your interest in our After-School Camp! At this time, our program is full, but we have started a waitlist for families who are interested in enrolling should a spot becomes available. If you would like to add your child to the waitlist, please contact us!
Schedule:
3:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. (Monday-Thursday);
2:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. (Fridays);
Duration: Full semester or school year
Grades: K—6
Add-ons & options:
1-4 days/week attendance or drop-ins: please inquire using the form below.
Shortened camp (e.g., 3:05 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.) or enrolling siblings: please reach out to discuss available options and reduced rates.
Transportation
Getting to our program is easy. Students can take the free express buses that depart from all local elementary schools at dismissal (approximately 2:40 PM on Mon-Thu and 1:40 PM on Fri) and arrive directly at the Bradbury Museum bus stop.
The bus stop is located just 50 feet from our entrance, with no road crossing required, making arrival safe and convenient.
Select classes or blocks only
Price varies
Please inquire by email or using the form below about attending select classes or blocks (social time, development, sports). Due to the occupancy constraints, students participating in the day camp could be prioritized.
Please check the Camp Activities page to learn more about our classes.
Location and Contact
📍1350 Central Ave, Suite 202, Los Alamos, NM, 87544
Our suite is located in the Bradbury Science Museum office building, on the second floor (entrance on the eastern side of the building where physical therapy is located).
Email: [email protected]
Enroll now in the 2026-2027 after school camp!
Use the form below to enroll your child or for the inquiries! We will follow up by sending the information package. Please feel free to let us know in the comments below which dates or programs you are interested in and to ask any questions you may have, and we will get back to you shortly during normal business hours.