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Summer Camps

There are TONS of summer camp options in the Birmingham area – art camps, zoo camp, YMCA camps and more.   We’ll continue to build this listing to provide you with a comprehensive, online resource.  Some of the best options are the hardest to find so let us know about your favorites or the ones that were disappointing. Check out these related articles:  Fresh Air Family’s Gross Out Day Camp.

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Birmingham Southern College
Summer Camp Program
Enjoy camps for all ages ranging from sports to theatre arts and visual arts. Many camps are full day camps.  

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Children's Dance Foundation
1715 27th Court South
Birmingham  AL  35209
205-870-0073
Registration is going on now for the 2011-12 season.  Click here for a schedule! CDF offers dance classes for ages 1 to adult in addition to several wonderful Summer Camps and a Youth Theatre program.   CDF classes are creative, student-centered and committed to community. When you participate in a CDF class, you also support their tremendous outreach efforts bringing the arts to local schools.  

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Highlands School
Summer Camp Program
Check out the many camps offered at Highlands this summer.  Click here for their camp brochure.  You'll find American Girl doll camps, Chess, Arts, Dance and much more. 

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Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
1214 81st Street South
Birmingham  AL  35206
205-833-8264
The new Ruffner Mountain Nature Center is open and it's beautiful.  This is a wonderful place to hike and enjoy a picnic near the city.  It also provides a glimpse into Birmingham's history and knowledge of native plants and animals.  We enjoyed a wonderful field trip for 6 yr olds and a great 1/2 mile geological hike.  They have many events that are included on the BirminghamMom.com family events calendar.

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Vestavia Hills Soccer Club
1973 Merryvale Road
Vestavia  AL  35216
205-978-0182
Formed in1977, the Vestavia Hills Soccer Club now makes the sport of soccer available to over 1800 children a year.  Competitive and recreational programs are offered in both the spring and fall.  The recreational program serves boys and girls aged 5 to 19.  Competitive teams are formed at age groups U-11 through U-19 with a minimum of one or more competitive teams per age group. 

VHSC also offers several skills-specific camps and half day summer camps. 

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YMCA
Multiple Locations
2101 4th Avenue North
Birmingham  AL  35203
The YMCA offers countless opportunities for Moms to keep themselves and their families healthy and active. YMCA branches are located throughout the Birmingham area and offer classes, childcare, summer camp opportunities, sports camps, Spring Break camps and a wide variety of opportunities.

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Alabama Ballet
2726 1st Avenue South
Birmingham  AL  35233
205-322-1874

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Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center
1200 10th Avenue South
Birmingham  AL  35294
205-975-2787

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Birmingham Botanical Gardens
2612 Lane Park Road
Birmingham  AL  35223
The Birmingham Botanical Gardens are one of the more exceptional locations in the area.  It is free of charge and a great place to get outside with the kids and a stroller.  They host many educational events and summer camps.  Birmingham Moms also enjoy the annual plant sale.   And, this is a favorite spot for photographing children.   

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Birmingham School of Music
Drums, Guitar, Piano, Voice, Violin, Brass, Woodwinds
800 Old Towne Road
Vestavia  AL  35216
205-969-8763

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Birmingham Zoo
2630 Cahaba Road
Birmingham  AL  35223
205-879-0409
For camp information email camps@birminghamzoo.com. For party planning information contact party@birminghamzoo.com.
From a local mom:  "Birthday party at the zoo for a 5 yr old and everyone had a great time.   Refreshments were provided and served.  The kids got to touch some animals, ride the train and the carousel. No clean up so I go to enjoy the party with everyone else."

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Captured Creations
Art Camp / Art Birthday Parties
Patton Creek Shopping Center
160 Main Street, Suite 128
Birmingham  AL  35244
205-563-9575

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Cohn Early Childhood Learning Center
Full Time & Part Time Care
3960 Montclair Road
Birmingham  AL  35213
205-879-0411 ext. 234
The Cohn Early Childhood Learning Center at the Levite Jewish Community Center is among the best, full time programs in town.  The center provides high quality care to families of all backgrounds.  The center is currently seeking accreditation by NAEYC. 

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Girl Scouts of North Central Alabama
The lessons of Girl Scouts seem more relevant today than it did when I was a Girl Scout. For my 6yr old, one year of Girl Scouts has already taught her to think about the larger community, to respect others and to leave things better than she found them. Don't forget the many summer camp opportunities!

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McWane Science Center
200 19th Street North
Birmingham  AL  35203
205-714-8300

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Mountain Tots
Day School, Mother's Day Out, Summer Camps
Mountain Top Community Church
226 Centerview Drive
Vestavia  AL 
205-776-8140
Day School and Mother's Day Out Program for 6 weeks to 6 years

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Locations in Trussville, Vestavia, Hwy 280, and Pelham.
Sips n Strokes
Art Camp / Art Birthday Parties
Check out their 2011 Summer camp schedule (Vestavia location) and registration here

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St. Peter's Child Development Center
Full Time / Mother's Day Out / Summer Camp
2061 Patton Chapel Road
Birmingham  AL 
205-822-9461

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Valley View Ranch
Equestrian Camp for Girls 8-17
606 Valley View Ranch Road
Cloudland  GA  30731
706-862-2231

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Young Rembrandts
205-943-1923
Young Rembrants teaches art through the following:  After School Programs, Preschool Programs, Summer Camps, Birthday Parties.  My daughter had a great experience at their table during the Magic City Art Connection.  

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Youthserve
Summer Urban Service Camp
205-521-6651
June 7-11; June 21-25, July 12-16
Ages 13-18

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