Children's Services

Directory of summer activities for children and families in the Clovis, Portales, and Tucumcari areas.  

Information compiled and published for FREE by 211 staff and volunteers. To make sure YOUR events are listed next year call 575-769-2103 to be add. Deadline for data submission is April 28 approximately.

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Children's Services / Classes  / Day Camps /  Events / Library Activities / Sports  /
Summer Food Programs / Things to Do / Vacation Bible School  

We hope you find interesting and engaging activities for you kids this summer! Don't forget to take some time and play yourself! 

 

Type:  Children's Services
Activity: Early Childhood Developmental & Intervention Services
By: ENMRSH
Description: Early Intervention Services. Birth to 3 years of age is the most important time for a child's learning & development. Have you ever wonered if your child is on track developmentally? ENMRSH Early Childhood Services offers FREE development screenings, evaluations & services for children birth to three.
For Ages: Birth - 3 years
Cost: FREE to NM Residents
When: On-going/ M-F
Where: 2700 E. 7th St. Clovis
Who to Call: Roberta Calderon 575-742-9032
Other info: We provide speech, occupational, physical & behavioral therapy, as well as developmental instruction, hearing screenings & vision referral services. The services are always FREE to the families & bilingual services are also available.
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Type:  Children's Services
Activity: Home Visiting Services
By: ENMRSH
Description: Home Visiting Services: ENMRSH Home Visitors are professionals that offer FREE services in order to strengthen parent/child relationships. Nuturing parent/child relationships are critical to the development of a secure attachment, best possible development in all areas of functioning, & is associated with greater success during the school years.
For Ages: Expecting Families and families with children birth-5 years
Cost: FREE to NM Residents
When: On-going/ M-F
Where: 2700 E. 7th St. Clovis
Who to Call: Kimberly James 575-742-9032
Other info: Our services include developmental information, parenting advice, community referrals, & opportunities for families to meet & connect. The services are always FREE to the families & bilingual services are also available.
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Type:  Children's Services
Activity: Counseling & Support Services
By: Mental Health Resources, Inc.
Description: Mental Health Resources Inc. has counseling and support services to help children learn about and better manage their emotions and stressors.
For Ages: All Ages
Cost: Cost is dependent on insurance
When: Year round M-F 8am-5pm
Where: Clovis-1100 W. 21st St., Portales- 300 E. 1st St., Tucumcari- 1005 S. Rankin Clovis, Portales, Tucumcari
 Clovis 575-769-2345, Portales 575-359-1221, Tucumcari 575-461-3013
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Type:  Children's Services
Activity: Childrens Advocacy Center
By: RGH Childrens Alliance
Description: Specializing in child advocacy and trauma focused support for families throughout Eastern New Mexico. Advocacy services are available for any community member.
For Ages: All Ages
Cost: .
When: M-F 8A - 4P
Where: 2420 Ashford Drive Clovis
Who to Call: 
Juan Carlos Vidaurri Clovis 575-935-6971
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Type:  Children's Services
Activity: Families First
By: ECECD Early Childhood Education Care Dept
Description: Families FIRST offers a go-to support system during pregnancy, infancy, and throughout the first three years of a  child’s life for Medicaid-eligible families in New Mexico. www.nmececd.org
For Ages: pregnancy to 3 yo
Cost: Free for Medicaid Eligible Families
When: M-F 8a- 5p
Where: Clovis Field Office 221 W Llano Estacado Blvd -- Portales  1513 W Fir Clovis, Portales
Who to Call: Sky Jackson 877-842-4152
Register by: n/a
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Type:  Children's Services
Activity: Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
By: United Way of Eastern New Mexico
Description: Children Birth to 5 years old are eligible to receive free books mailed to their home -one each month!
For Ages: 0-5yo
Cost: FREE
When: ongoing
Where: all across USA Portales
Who to Call: Erinn Burch 575-769-2103
Register by: Visit www.ImaginationLibrary.com use your zip code find the correct page to register your child
Other info: n/a
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Type:  Children's Services
Activity: Group Connections
By: Mecca Therapies, LLC
Description: Group connections are designed to offer opportunities for parents/ caregivers and children to come together to participate in a variety of hands-on learning activities, gain information about parenting concerns and child development.  In addition, parents are given the opportunity to connect with other families.
For Ages: Prenatal to 5 yo
Cost: Free
When: May 11th – Mother’s Day Craft (coffee and donuts will be provided) 10:00- 12:00 at MECA Therapies June 28th- Water Safe Play 2:00-4:00 at MECA Therapies May 29th – Immigration and Resources 4:00- 5:00 via Zoom
Where: 2000 W. 21st Street Suite A-1 Clovis
Who to Call: Lulu hita 575-763-9517
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Type:  Children's Services
Activity: SUN Bucks, a grocery benefit program
By: NM Health Care Authority
Description: SUN Bucks provides families with $120 per eligible school-aged child (ages 5 through 18) to buy groceries when school is out, helping ensure continued access to nutritious food. Most families will qualify automatically and do not need to take any action.
For Ages: ages 5-18
Cost: FREE
When: starts 5/21/2025. registrants will have 122 days to spend Sun Bucks
Other info: REGISTER ONLINE https://newmexico.summerebtapp.com/
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