Summer Camps

Summer movie camp experience for kids at the Acting Out Studio in Vestavia.June 17th - 21stJuly 22nd - 26thAugust 12th - August 16th 
All camps last from 9:30am until 3pm, after care is available.  

Two 5-day sessions. Session I "Camp Paws" will be July 8th-12th from 9 AM until 4 PM for kids aged 5-7. Session II "Critter Careers" will be July 15th-19th from 9 AM until 4 PM for kids aged 8-10.
Cost is $150/week.  Download the application here.  

Gross Out Camp is a science / outdoor camp created by Fresh Air Family hosted at Barber Sports or the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, depending on the week.  This 9am-5pm camp keeps kids outside.  Founder Verna Gates says, "We guarantee dirty, tired children at the end of each day."  I sent my daughter to the botanical gardens camp and can also add - happy to that list.   At $175 for non-members ($150 for members), this full day camp is also one of the most reasonable.   

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 calendar.

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.

One of our favorite camps for teens.  Join peers from around the city to volunteer and learn about service!!
SESSION I: JUNE 24TH-28TH  SESSION II: JULY 8TH-12TH SESSION III: JULY 22ND-26TH

Generally for grade 5 - 8, depending on the course. ASFA offers summer camp programs in creative writing, theatre arts, math, science and music.   

Aldridge Gardens is offering five, 5-day camps this summer involving nature and art.  Check out their website.

Courses in theatre, photography, math, english, soccer and basketball for kids of all ages. Credit courses available.   

Enjoy theatre and visual arts camp for all ages at ArtPlay.  This is a new, exciting venue for the arts in Birmingham.

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.   

For ages k-12, the Birmingham Museum of Art offers one of the best art camps in the city.  Apply early to get your spot -- these camps fill up.  

Check out this venue for Rock n Roll Band Camps, Vocal Arts Camp and Drum camp.  Definitely summer camp for you rock star!

Enjoy camps for all ages in multiple areas...Athletic campsTheatre arts and Music   

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."

An exciting 6 weeks of summer camp at DIY Crafts in Homewood.  
Classes are 5 days of the week from 10am-2pm, class size limited to 10 per.  Visit the website for information and registration.  

For summer camp information and schedule click here.  

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!

Enjoy art, athletic, science and even a magic camp at the JCC this summer.  What a great round up of camps.   Check out the camp brochure here.

Mountain Brook Gymnastics offers a half day or full day camp option for 10 weeks this summer.  

The North Shelby Baptist Church offer music lessons in piano, violin, voice, drums and guitar as well as group lessons in ballet, tap, jazz and hip-hop.  They are offering several camps this summer.  

Alley Bulka (aka the Wacky Nanny) is fantastic and has a following of devoted families.  The camps run weekly, depending on age, from 9am - 1pm.  $125 / child