Join Us!

Some of our most cherished moments on campus are those we share with grandparents and special friends. We have an unforgettable event planned for GrandDays 2025, including classroom activities, student performances, campus explorations, a delicious meal, and a photo booth!

Monday, March 31

• GrandDays for grades 6-7 (8:15 a.m.-2 p.m.)
• Abbreviated day for grades 8-12 (8:15-11:50 a.m.)

Tuesday, April 1

• GrandDays for grades 8-12 (8:15 a.m.-2 p.m.)
• Abbreviated day for grades 6-7 (8:15-11:50 a.m.)

Arrive early for refreshments, and check in at the dining hall starting at 7:30 a.m. before classes begin at 8:15 a.m. Guests should dress casually, wear comfortable shoes for walking, and be prepared for unpredictable spring weather. Golf carts will be available for those who need assistance.

Registration

Register grandparents and grandfriends by March 13, 2025. Please note that only Academy parents and guardians can access the registration system. Register here.

GrandDays 2025 Details

Arrival and Departure

• GrandDays programming will begin at 8:15 a.m. and conclude at 2 p.m.
• All three campus entrances — Harper, Wyoming, and Moon — will be open during arrival and departure times.
• From 9 a.m. to noon, only the main gate at Wyoming and Burlison will be open. If you plan to arrive or leave during this time, please use the main entrance.
• View a campus map here.

Parking

Please use the following parking lots when you arrive for GrandDays. View a campus map here.

Monday, March 31 (Grades 6-7)

• Lots 4 and 6, and the overflow dirt lot north of lot 4
• Lot 5 will be available for guests needing accessible parking.

Tuesday, April 1 (Grades 8-12)

• Lots 1 (closest to check-in) and 8
• Lot 10 and parking along the circle near Simms Center for the Performing Arts will be available for guests needing accessible parking.

On-Campus Transportation

Golf carts will be available throughout the day for guests who need assistance. We kindly request that this service be reserved for those who require mobility support.

Check-In

Guests should pick up their GrandDays packet at their designated check-in table. Check-in tables will be located in your student’s dining hall as outlined below. View a campus map here.

Establishing a Meeting Place

If grandparents or grandfriends are arriving separately from their student, please coordinate a meeting point at the start of the day.

Dress Recommendations

GrandDays include time both inside classrooms and outdoors, so please dress comfortably and appropriately for the changing weather.

Schedule of Events

GrandDays are designed to give grandparents and grandfriends a glimpse into the engaging educational experiences Chargers enjoy at Albuquerque Academy.

• 7:30-8:15 a.m. Check in at the dining hall and meet up with your student.
• 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Refreshments in the dining hall
• 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Art exhibit in Simms Library
• 7:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. AND 1:30 – 3 p.m. Common Grounds Cafe open in Simms Library
• 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Charger Bookstore open in Simms Library
• 7:30 – 2 p.m. Academy Reads
• 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Photo booth open
• 8:15-11:50 a.m. Attend classes with your student.
• 11:50 a.m.-12:50 p.m. Lunch in the dining hall
• 12:50-1 p.m. Welcome from Associate Head of School Christine Lenhart in Simms Auditorium
• 1-2 p.m. Student performances in Simms Auditorium
• 1-2:30 p.m. Common Grounds Cafe open in Simms Library

If you or your guests have any questions about GrandDays, please contact [email protected] or (505) 828-3281.

We look forward to welcoming you for this special day on campus!