Atomic Learners Academy
After School Camp and Dance/Judo studio in Los Alamos, NM
News and Events
Registration to our 2026 summer camp is open!
We are holding full-day summer camp during all 10 weeks of summer break (Jun 1 - Aug 7, 2026), 8am-5pm. We offer a small-scale camp (15 students max) focusing on skill development in a near-private setting (3+ instructors). Please see below for the summer camp schedule, and use the form at the bottom of the page for inquires and enrollment. Or email us at [email protected].
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!
2026 Summer Camp Schedule
After School Camp Schedule
Camps General Info
2026 Summer Camp
Schedule: 9:00 a.m. – 4 p.m., 5 days/week
Extra hours: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m., 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Duration: Jun 1 – Aug 7, 2026
Grades: K—6
Basic information: Weekly enrollment available (week of Jun 1, week of Jun 8, ..., week of Aug 3).
Please inquire using the form below with your preferred dates and hours. 15 spots total.
We still have a few spots left on the weeks of Jun 8 and Jun 29.
Siblings receive 10% discount.
Current members receive 5% discount.
4 weeks or more receive 5% discount.
7 weeks or more receive 10% discount.
Discounts combine!
Early-bird enrollment until Mar 31 or all spots filled, prices go up after this date (+5% until Apr 30, +10% until May 31, +15% afterwards).
Regular Day Camp
Schedule: 3:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., 5 days/week
Duration: Full semester or school year
Grades: K—6
Add-ons & options:
Guided ride from school
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.
Membership Includes: A judo gi and up to two student-assembled science kits and/or art pieces to take home each month.
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 for the 2025-2026 after school camp and for the 2026 summer camp!
Use the form below to enroll your child now! 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.