Kids Calendar
Our Kids Calendar highlights local events for Otero County kids and their families. Do you know of an event that’s missing from our calendar? Let us know! Also, see what’s happening on our community calendar.
July 8, 2025
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July 7, 2025 – July 11, 2025
Drama Camp at CREOarts.Live
**What is Drama Camp?**
Join us for an exciting, hands-on drama camp where students dive into acting, performing monologues, skits, and short plays—all culminating in a live-in-person and live-online performance during our *Summer Spotlight* variety show on July 18th.
Students interested in behind-the-scenes work will also get hands-on training in theater tech, learning to run lights and sound when they’re not on stage.
**Who Can Join?**
Open to respectful and engaged public, private, and homeschool students in grades 7–12 (ages 12–18).
**Where’s It Happening?**
CREOarts.Live
2723 N. Florida Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
**When Is It?**
- Camp Dates: Monday to Friday, July 7th - 18th
- Time: Drop-off at 8:00 AM, pick-up at 12:00 PM
- Tech Rehearsals: July 17th-18th, 1:00–5:00 PM
- Performance: Friday, July 18th at 7:00 PM (Performers/crew call time: 6:00 PM)
**Additional Info**
- Healthy snacks provided daily
- Ask about discounts for enrolling in both camps (all day) or registering multiple students
**About the Instructor**
Neil Buckland, founder of CREOarts.Live, is a seasoned creative professional with over 25 years of experience in photography, videography, graphic design, and education. A graduate of a performing arts school, Neil has studied instrumental music, theater, audio engineering, and design.
From 2008 to 2022, he led a commercial studio and training school in Seattle, mentoring over 2,500 creatives of all ages and skill levels.
Now based in Alamogordo, Neil teaches media arts for Alamogordo Public Schools.
**Have Questions? Contact Us!**
Neil Buckland
email@creoarts.live
(575) 249-4922
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July 7, 2025 – July 11, 2025
Media Arts Camp at CREOarts.Live
**What is Media Arts Camp?**
Join us for an exciting, hands-on summer camp where students dive into learning media arts technologies (lights, sound, camera, screen graphics, livestream show production, studio portrait photography) and more—all culminating in our *Summer Spotlight* variety show, a live-in-person and live-online performance experience created entirely by students.
Students can also show off their performance talents.
**Who Can Join?**
Open to respectful and engaged public, private, and homeschool students in grades 7–12 (ages 12–18).
**Where’s It Happening?**
CREOarts.Live
2723 N. Florida Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
**When Is It?**
- Camp Dates: Monday to Friday, July 7th - 18th
- Time: Drop-off at 1:00 pM, pick-up at 5:00 PM
- Performance: Friday, July 18th at 7:00 PM (Performers/crew call time: 6:00 PM)
**Additional Info**
- Healthy snacks provided daily
- Ask about discounts for enrolling in both camps (all day) or registering multiple students
**About the Instructor**
Neil Buckland, founder of CREOarts.Live, is a seasoned creative professional with over 25 years of experience in photography, videography, graphic design, and education. A graduate of a performing arts school, Neil has studied instrumental music, theater, audio engineering, and design.
From 2008 to 2022, he led a commercial studio and training school in Seattle, mentoring over 2,500 creatives of all ages and skill levels.
Now based in Alamogordo, Neil teaches media arts for Alamogordo Public Schools.
**Have Questions? Contact Us!**
Neil Buckland
email@creoarts.live
(575) 249-4922
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July 7, 2025 – July 11, 2025
Drama Camp at CREOarts.Live
**What is Drama Camp?**
Join us for an exciting, hands-on drama camp where students dive into acting, performing monologues, skits, and short plays—all culminating in a live-in-person and live-online performance during our *Summer Spotlight* variety show on July 18th.
Students interested in behind-the-scenes work will also get hands-on training in theater tech, learning to run lights and sound when they’re not on stage.
**Who Can Join?**
Open to respectful and engaged public, private, and homeschool students in grades 7–12 (ages 12–18).
**Where’s It Happening?**
CREOarts.Live
2723 N. Florida Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
**When Is It?**
- Camp Dates: Monday to Friday, July 7th - 18th
- Time: Drop-off at 8:00 AM, pick-up at 12:00 PM
- Tech Rehearsals: July 17th-18th, 1:00–5:00 PM
- Performance: Friday, July 18th at 7:00 PM (Performers/crew call time: 6:00 PM)
**Additional Info**
- Healthy snacks provided daily
- Ask about discounts for enrolling in both camps (all day) or registering multiple students
**About the Instructor**
Neil Buckland, founder of CREOarts.Live, is a seasoned creative professional with over 25 years of experience in photography, videography, graphic design, and education. A graduate of a performing arts school, Neil has studied instrumental music, theater, audio engineering, and design.
From 2008 to 2022, he led a commercial studio and training school in Seattle, mentoring over 2,500 creatives of all ages and skill levels.
Now based in Alamogordo, Neil teaches media arts for Alamogordo Public Schools.
**Have Questions? Contact Us!**
Neil Buckland
email@creoarts.live
(575) 249-4922
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July 7, 2025 – July 11, 2025
Media Arts Camp at CREOarts.Live
**What is Media Arts Camp?**
Join us for an exciting, hands-on summer camp where students dive into learning media arts technologies (lights, sound, camera, screen graphics, livestream show production, studio portrait photography) and more—all culminating in our *Summer Spotlight* variety show, a live-in-person and live-online performance experience created entirely by students.
Students can also show off their performance talents.
**Who Can Join?**
Open to respectful and engaged public, private, and homeschool students in grades 7–12 (ages 12–18).
**Where’s It Happening?**
CREOarts.Live
2723 N. Florida Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
**When Is It?**
- Camp Dates: Monday to Friday, July 7th - 18th
- Time: Drop-off at 1:00 pM, pick-up at 5:00 PM
- Performance: Friday, July 18th at 7:00 PM (Performers/crew call time: 6:00 PM)
**Additional Info**
- Healthy snacks provided daily
- Ask about discounts for enrolling in both camps (all day) or registering multiple students
**About the Instructor**
Neil Buckland, founder of CREOarts.Live, is a seasoned creative professional with over 25 years of experience in photography, videography, graphic design, and education. A graduate of a performing arts school, Neil has studied instrumental music, theater, audio engineering, and design.
From 2008 to 2022, he led a commercial studio and training school in Seattle, mentoring over 2,500 creatives of all ages and skill levels.
Now based in Alamogordo, Neil teaches media arts for Alamogordo Public Schools.
**Have Questions? Contact Us!**
Neil Buckland
email@creoarts.live
(575) 249-4922
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July 8, 2025
Kids Dance Camp 15hrs $150
6 year old +
Please enroll by visiting 575dance.com
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July 8, 2025
3 year old +
Please enroll by visiting 575dance.com
Kids Dance Camp 7.5hrs $75
Payment:
PayPal(575dance@gmail.com), check made payable to 575dance or exact cash.
No refunds will be provided.
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July 7, 2025 – July 11, 2025
Drama Camp at CREOarts.Live
**What is Drama Camp?**
Join us for an exciting, hands-on drama camp where students dive into acting, performing monologues, skits, and short plays—all culminating in a live-in-person and live-online performance during our *Summer Spotlight* variety show on July 18th.
Students interested in behind-the-scenes work will also get hands-on training in theater tech, learning to run lights and sound when they’re not on stage.
**Who Can Join?**
Open to respectful and engaged public, private, and homeschool students in grades 7–12 (ages 12–18).
**Where’s It Happening?**
CREOarts.Live
2723 N. Florida Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
**When Is It?**
- Camp Dates: Monday to Friday, July 7th - 18th
- Time: Drop-off at 8:00 AM, pick-up at 12:00 PM
- Tech Rehearsals: July 17th-18th, 1:00–5:00 PM
- Performance: Friday, July 18th at 7:00 PM (Performers/crew call time: 6:00 PM)
**Additional Info**
- Healthy snacks provided daily
- Ask about discounts for enrolling in both camps (all day) or registering multiple students
**About the Instructor**
Neil Buckland, founder of CREOarts.Live, is a seasoned creative professional with over 25 years of experience in photography, videography, graphic design, and education. A graduate of a performing arts school, Neil has studied instrumental music, theater, audio engineering, and design.
From 2008 to 2022, he led a commercial studio and training school in Seattle, mentoring over 2,500 creatives of all ages and skill levels.
Now based in Alamogordo, Neil teaches media arts for Alamogordo Public Schools.
**Have Questions? Contact Us!**
Neil Buckland
email@creoarts.live
(575) 249-4922
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July 7, 2025 – July 11, 2025
Media Arts Camp at CREOarts.Live
**What is Media Arts Camp?**
Join us for an exciting, hands-on summer camp where students dive into learning media arts technologies (lights, sound, camera, screen graphics, livestream show production, studio portrait photography) and more—all culminating in our *Summer Spotlight* variety show, a live-in-person and live-online performance experience created entirely by students.
Students can also show off their performance talents.
**Who Can Join?**
Open to respectful and engaged public, private, and homeschool students in grades 7–12 (ages 12–18).
**Where’s It Happening?**
CREOarts.Live
2723 N. Florida Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
**When Is It?**
- Camp Dates: Monday to Friday, July 7th - 18th
- Time: Drop-off at 1:00 pM, pick-up at 5:00 PM
- Performance: Friday, July 18th at 7:00 PM (Performers/crew call time: 6:00 PM)
**Additional Info**
- Healthy snacks provided daily
- Ask about discounts for enrolling in both camps (all day) or registering multiple students
**About the Instructor**
Neil Buckland, founder of CREOarts.Live, is a seasoned creative professional with over 25 years of experience in photography, videography, graphic design, and education. A graduate of a performing arts school, Neil has studied instrumental music, theater, audio engineering, and design.
From 2008 to 2022, he led a commercial studio and training school in Seattle, mentoring over 2,500 creatives of all ages and skill levels.
Now based in Alamogordo, Neil teaches media arts for Alamogordo Public Schools.
**Have Questions? Contact Us!**
Neil Buckland
email@creoarts.live
(575) 249-4922
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July 7, 2025 – July 11, 2025
Drama Camp at CREOarts.Live
**What is Drama Camp?**
Join us for an exciting, hands-on drama camp where students dive into acting, performing monologues, skits, and short plays—all culminating in a live-in-person and live-online performance during our *Summer Spotlight* variety show on July 18th.
Students interested in behind-the-scenes work will also get hands-on training in theater tech, learning to run lights and sound when they’re not on stage.
**Who Can Join?**
Open to respectful and engaged public, private, and homeschool students in grades 7–12 (ages 12–18).
**Where’s It Happening?**
CREOarts.Live
2723 N. Florida Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
**When Is It?**
- Camp Dates: Monday to Friday, July 7th - 18th
- Time: Drop-off at 8:00 AM, pick-up at 12:00 PM
- Tech Rehearsals: July 17th-18th, 1:00–5:00 PM
- Performance: Friday, July 18th at 7:00 PM (Performers/crew call time: 6:00 PM)
**Additional Info**
- Healthy snacks provided daily
- Ask about discounts for enrolling in both camps (all day) or registering multiple students
**About the Instructor**
Neil Buckland, founder of CREOarts.Live, is a seasoned creative professional with over 25 years of experience in photography, videography, graphic design, and education. A graduate of a performing arts school, Neil has studied instrumental music, theater, audio engineering, and design.
From 2008 to 2022, he led a commercial studio and training school in Seattle, mentoring over 2,500 creatives of all ages and skill levels.
Now based in Alamogordo, Neil teaches media arts for Alamogordo Public Schools.
**Have Questions? Contact Us!**
Neil Buckland
email@creoarts.live
(575) 249-4922
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July 7, 2025 – July 11, 2025
Media Arts Camp at CREOarts.Live
**What is Media Arts Camp?**
Join us for an exciting, hands-on summer camp where students dive into learning media arts technologies (lights, sound, camera, screen graphics, livestream show production, studio portrait photography) and more—all culminating in our *Summer Spotlight* variety show, a live-in-person and live-online performance experience created entirely by students.
Students can also show off their performance talents.
**Who Can Join?**
Open to respectful and engaged public, private, and homeschool students in grades 7–12 (ages 12–18).
**Where’s It Happening?**
CREOarts.Live
2723 N. Florida Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
**When Is It?**
- Camp Dates: Monday to Friday, July 7th - 18th
- Time: Drop-off at 1:00 pM, pick-up at 5:00 PM
- Performance: Friday, July 18th at 7:00 PM (Performers/crew call time: 6:00 PM)
**Additional Info**
- Healthy snacks provided daily
- Ask about discounts for enrolling in both camps (all day) or registering multiple students
**About the Instructor**
Neil Buckland, founder of CREOarts.Live, is a seasoned creative professional with over 25 years of experience in photography, videography, graphic design, and education. A graduate of a performing arts school, Neil has studied instrumental music, theater, audio engineering, and design.
From 2008 to 2022, he led a commercial studio and training school in Seattle, mentoring over 2,500 creatives of all ages and skill levels.
Now based in Alamogordo, Neil teaches media arts for Alamogordo Public Schools.
**Have Questions? Contact Us!**
Neil Buckland
email@creoarts.live
(575) 249-4922
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July 7, 2025 – July 11, 2025
Drama Camp at CREOarts.Live
**What is Drama Camp?**
Join us for an exciting, hands-on drama camp where students dive into acting, performing monologues, skits, and short plays—all culminating in a live-in-person and live-online performance during our *Summer Spotlight* variety show on July 18th.
Students interested in behind-the-scenes work will also get hands-on training in theater tech, learning to run lights and sound when they’re not on stage.
**Who Can Join?**
Open to respectful and engaged public, private, and homeschool students in grades 7–12 (ages 12–18).
**Where’s It Happening?**
CREOarts.Live
2723 N. Florida Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
**When Is It?**
- Camp Dates: Monday to Friday, July 7th - 18th
- Time: Drop-off at 8:00 AM, pick-up at 12:00 PM
- Tech Rehearsals: July 17th-18th, 1:00–5:00 PM
- Performance: Friday, July 18th at 7:00 PM (Performers/crew call time: 6:00 PM)
**Additional Info**
- Healthy snacks provided daily
- Ask about discounts for enrolling in both camps (all day) or registering multiple students
**About the Instructor**
Neil Buckland, founder of CREOarts.Live, is a seasoned creative professional with over 25 years of experience in photography, videography, graphic design, and education. A graduate of a performing arts school, Neil has studied instrumental music, theater, audio engineering, and design.
From 2008 to 2022, he led a commercial studio and training school in Seattle, mentoring over 2,500 creatives of all ages and skill levels.
Now based in Alamogordo, Neil teaches media arts for Alamogordo Public Schools.
**Have Questions? Contact Us!**
Neil Buckland
email@creoarts.live
(575) 249-4922
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July 7, 2025 – July 11, 2025
Media Arts Camp at CREOarts.Live
**What is Media Arts Camp?**
Join us for an exciting, hands-on summer camp where students dive into learning media arts technologies (lights, sound, camera, screen graphics, livestream show production, studio portrait photography) and more—all culminating in our *Summer Spotlight* variety show, a live-in-person and live-online performance experience created entirely by students.
Students can also show off their performance talents.
**Who Can Join?**
Open to respectful and engaged public, private, and homeschool students in grades 7–12 (ages 12–18).
**Where’s It Happening?**
CREOarts.Live
2723 N. Florida Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
**When Is It?**
- Camp Dates: Monday to Friday, July 7th - 18th
- Time: Drop-off at 1:00 pM, pick-up at 5:00 PM
- Performance: Friday, July 18th at 7:00 PM (Performers/crew call time: 6:00 PM)
**Additional Info**
- Healthy snacks provided daily
- Ask about discounts for enrolling in both camps (all day) or registering multiple students
**About the Instructor**
Neil Buckland, founder of CREOarts.Live, is a seasoned creative professional with over 25 years of experience in photography, videography, graphic design, and education. A graduate of a performing arts school, Neil has studied instrumental music, theater, audio engineering, and design.
From 2008 to 2022, he led a commercial studio and training school in Seattle, mentoring over 2,500 creatives of all ages and skill levels.
Now based in Alamogordo, Neil teaches media arts for Alamogordo Public Schools.
**Have Questions? Contact Us!**
Neil Buckland
email@creoarts.live
(575) 249-4922