From traditional to not-so-traditional, summer camp experiences these days are many and varied. Whether your young camper is interested in music, soccer, theater, horseback riding or any number of other activities, you’ll likely find information on an appropriate program in OTMJ’s 2014 Camp Guide. So take a look at the opportunities open to your child this summer. But as you browse through our listings, please be aware that dates and other details are subject to change, and enrollment is often limited. We encourage you to use the contact information provided to verify the exact options available. And our best advice? Register early.
ACADEMICS/ENRICHMENT CAMPS
Alabama School of Fine Arts Adventures in Learning Summer Camps (Day)
Telephone: 252-9241
Address: 1800 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd., Birmingham 35203
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.asfa.k12.al.us
Ages: Grades 5-10
Dates: June 2-July 18
Description: Sessions include Theatre Arts, Mo’ Bio: Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Hydrobotics Experience, Kodu Game Programming, Basic Musicianship, Creative Writing, Chemtastic, Envirolab, Visual Arts, Green Innovations, Civil Engineering, Computer Programming Android App, Intermediate Musicianship and Young Dancer Intensive. For full course descriptions and registration forms, visit the ASFA website. Camps are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Altamont Summer 2013 (Day)
Telephone: 879-2006
Address: The Altamont School, 4801 Altamont Road, Birmingham 35222
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.altamontschool.org/ourprogram/summer
Ages: Grades 3-12 (rising)
Dates: June 2-July 11
Description: Courses at Altamont this summer offer exciting options for acceleration, enrichment and credit. The summer session, open to boys and girls, will feature for-credit courses in speech, lab tech, health and geometry as well as camps combining mathematics, English, photography, theater and sports. See website for details.
Baylor School Summer Programs (Day or residential)
Telephone: 423-757-2616
Address: 171 Baylor School Road, Chattanooga, TN 37405
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.baylorschool.org/summer
Description: Overnight and day camp options available. Programs include lacrosse, distance running, Walkabout Camp (see separate listing in Traditional Camps), enrichment camps and more. Camps take place on the beautiful 200-acre campus of Baylor School, situated on the banks of the Tennessee River. See website for more info.
Hilltop Montessori School (Day)
Telephone: 437-9343
Address: 6 Abbott Square, Birmingham 35242 (Mt Laurel)
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hilltopmontessori.com
Ages: 18 months through eighth grade
Dates: Two-week sessions June 9-Aug. 1
Description: This camp offers various topics of interest to kids, including space exploration, insects, music, cooking and more. All are offered in an accredited Montessori program. See website for details.
Summer at Highlands (Day)
Telephone: 956-9731
Address: Highlands School, 4901 Old Leeds Road, Birmingham 35213
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.highlandsschool.org
Dates: June 2-Aug. 8
Description: Throughout the summer, choose from a variety of camps, including arts, sports, science and just plain fun. Highlands strives to offer camps and activities that will enable children to continue learning while having a great time. Traditional day camps, as well as morning and afternoon extended care, are available.
Summer @ Springs (Day)
Telephone: 532-1806
Address: Indian Springs School, 190 Woodward Drive, Indian Springs 35214-3272
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.indiansprings.org/summer
Ages: Grades 4-12 (rising)
Dates: June 9-Aug. 1
Description: This summer program offers a series of academic enrichment camps, including SAT/PSAT prep, science, grammar and writing, wetlands ecology, music production and much more. Before care, after care and lunch options are available. See website for details.
UAB Children’s Creative Learning Center (Day)
Telephone: 996-3540
Address: UAB School of Education, Birmingham 35294
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.uab.edu/cclc
Ages: Grades 1-6 (rising)
Dates: June 9-July 17 (one-week sessions)
Description: Students will receive private reading training sessions from experts in the field of reading instruction. Interventions will be based upon individual reading assessments, parent surveys and previous teacher surveys. Daily progress reports will be provided at parent conferences at the end of each session.
ART CAMPS
Alys Stephens Center’s ArtPlay “Discovering the Visual Arts” Camp (Day)
Telephone: 975-4769
Address: 1006 19th St. South, Birmingham 35294
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.artplayasc.org
Ages: 7-12
Dates: Two sessions: June 9-13 and July 21-25
Description: This visual arts camp offers classes in drawing, painting, sculpture, crafts and more. Each day offers a new discovery for kids with the end of camp being their very own art show.
David Traylor’s Woodshop Studio (Day)
Telephone: 531-4751
Address: Artists on the Bluff, 571 Park Ave., Hoover (Bluff Park)
Website: www.woodshopstudio.com
Description: Kids can learn creative problem-solving skills while building a piece of furniture. Visit website for details.
Dawson BIG Art Camps (Day)
Telephone: 879-1758
Address: 1114 Oxmoor Road, Birmingham 35209
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.dawsonchurch.org
Ages: Grades 1-5 (completed)
Dates: Session 1–June 9-12; Session II–July 14-17
Description: This art camp is for all skill levels and includes fun projects involving drawing, painting and three-dimensional art. Supplies are provided.
Zentangle Art Camps (Day)
Telephone: 305-2082
Address: Artists on the Bluff, 571 Park Ave., Hoover (Bluff Park)
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.tangledstones.com
Ages: 9-15
Dates: Session I (ages 9-11)–June 23-27, morning; Session II (ages 12-14)–June 23-27, afternoon; Session III (for young adults, ages 15 and up)–July 14-18, afternoon.
Description: Campers will “tangle” with black ink, white ink and colored gel pens using paper and other fun things for their canvasses.
DANCE CAMPS
Alabama Ballet (Day)
Telephone: 322-1874
Address: 2726 1st Ave. South, Birmingham 35233
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.alabamaballet.org
Dates: Summer Program (ages 11-20, by audition)–June 2-28
Junior Camp (ages 8-12): June 23-July 3
Tutus & Tiaras (ages 4-7)–Two sessions: July 21-25 and July 28-Aug. 1
Description: With its state-of-the-art studios and superb instructors, the Alabama Ballet seeks to promote and foster the development of classical and contemporary ballet through high-quality performances, dance education and community outreach.
Birmingham Ballet Academy (Day and evening)
Telephone: 979-9492
Address: 2198 Columbiana Road, Birmingham 35233
Website: www.birminghamballet.com
Ages: 2 1/2 and up
Dates: Young Ballerina Camp (ages 2 1/2 to 4)–June 23-27
Performing Arts Camp (ages 5-11)–June 9-20
Ballet Summer Intensive Workshop (ages 10 to adult)–June 9-20
Mid-Summer Evening Classes (ages 10 to adult)–July 7-18
Description: Dancers enjoy the opportunity to thrive in a professional yet nurturing environment. Class sizes are limited; performances showcase what the students learn. The BBA’s programs are designed to teach and challenge beginner through advanced and professional level dancers.
Birmingham Dance Theatre (Day)
Telephone: 822-3012
Address: 100 Olde Towne Road, Vestavia 35216
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Website: www.bdtdance.com
Dates: Summer Intensive (ages 2-adult)–June 9-12, June 16-19
SURGE (ages 7-adult)–June 23-24
Twilight Tots (ages 2-6)–July 7-9
Tots in Motion (ages 2-4)–June 9-12
Tiny Tumblers (ages 2-4)–July 28-31
Pop Star Camp (ages 4-6)–June 16-18
Technique Camp (ages 7-adult)–July 28-21
Summer Jamm for Tots (ages 2-3)–June 10 and 12, June 17 and 19
Summer Ballet Intensive (ages 7-adult)–July 7-Aug. 1
Princess Camp (ages 3-6)–June 2-6
Summer Jamm for Tots (ages 4-5) June 10 and 12, June 9-11 and June 16-18
Description: Age-appropriate classes include ballet, tap, jazz and more. The camps offer a great overall dance experience.
Children’s Dance Foundation (Day)
Telephone: 870-0073
Address: 1715 27th Court South, Homewood 35209
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.childrensdancefoundation.org
Ages: 1 and up
Dates: June 2- Aug. 2
Description: There’s something for everyone at CDT, starting with Parent/Toddler classes for ages 12-24 months. There are also weekly camps involving costumes, the creative arts, dance explorations and theatre camp.
UAB Emerald Auxiliary Camp (Day)
Telephone: 975-2263
Address: 208 Hulsey Center, 950 13th St. South, Birmingham 35294
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.uabbands.org
Ages: 10 and up
Dates: June 23-25
Description: This camp offers opportunities for majorettes, dance teams and color guards to learn fundamentals and routines.
DRAMA CAMPS
Alys Stephens Center’s ArtPlay “Kids on Stage” Drama Camp (Day)
Telephone: 975-4769
Address: 1006 19th St. South, Birmingham 35294
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.artplayasc.org
Ages: 7-18
Dates: Three sessions: June 2-13 for ages 7-12 (Magic Treehouse: “Dinosaurs before Dark”), June 14-27 for ages 7-12 (Disney’s “Cinderella Kids”) and July 8-26 for ages 12-18 (“Hairspray Jr.”).
Description: These two-week experiences provide young actors an opportunity to experience the wonder and detail of theater performance. Campers will be introduced to many aspects of the theater, including improvisation, warm-ups, voice and diction, acting, stage production and more.
Red Mountain Theatre Company’s Broadway Bootcamp (Day)
Telephone: 324-2424
Address: 3028 7th Ave. South, Birmingham 35233
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.redmountaintheatre.org/workshops
Ages: 5-21
Dates: June 2-20
Description: Bootcamp offers acting, singing and dancing instruction taught by Birmingham’s best, as well as seasoned professionals from New York and Los Angeles. No auditions are required for those who have been to an RMTC workshop in the past two years; otherwise, campers must attend placement auditions March 8-9.
Samford University School of the Arts Imagine! Summer Camps (Day)
Telephone: 726-2951
Address: Samford University, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham 35229
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Website: www.samford.edu/arts/theatre/imagine.aspx
Ages: Grades K4-12
Dates: Two sessions–June 2-6 and June 9-13
Description: Drawing their inspiration from folktales, myths and the classic tale of Robin Hood, students will participate in writing lines for a play; creating backdrops, costumes and props; and performing. Theater games and other activities are also included in this camp experience.
Virginia Samford Theatre’s Camp VST: Adventures in Musical Theatre (Day)
Telephone: 251-1228
Address: Virginia Samford Theatre, 1116 26th St. South, Birmingham 35205
Website: www.virginiasamfordtheatre.org
Dates: June 16-20 and 23-27
Description: Kids explore all aspects of working in live theater, including working behind the scenes. In addition to vocal and dance instruction with onstage performances, students will participate in classes that will provide hands-on experience in set building, sound design, makeup, costume design and working within a limited budget.
HEALTH/SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPS
Camp Seale Harris Senior and Junior Camps (Residential)
Telephone: 402-0415
Address: Southeastern Diabetes Education Services, 500 Chase Park South, Suite 104, Hoover 35244
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.southeasterndiabetes.org
Ages: 12-18 (senior camp), 6-13 (junior camp)
Dates: June 1-6 (senior camp), June 8-13 (junior camp)
Description: Camp is held on Lake Martin near Alexander City. Kids with diabetes learn how to manage blood sugar levels and medication, make healthy food choices and remain physically active. Trained adult counselors, physicians and nurses provide safe supervision and fun activities such as swimming, tubing, canoeing, fishing, archery and more.
Camp Sugar Falls (Day)
Telephone: 402-0415
Address: Southeastern Diabetes Education Services. 500 Chase Park South, Suite 104, Hoover 35244
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.southeasterndiabetes.org
Ages: 5-15
Dates: Birmingham–July 28-31, Dothan–June 23-26, Huntsville–July 7-10, Mobile–July 28-31, Tuscaloosa–July 7-10
Description: Children with diabetes learn independence in managing blood sugar levels and medication, making healthy food choices and being physically active. Trained adult counselors with diabetes team up with physicians and nurses to provide safe supervision and fun activities, including swimming, sports, games and more. A sibling or friend may attend.
Camp WheezeAway (Residential)
Telephone: 334-799-3229 or 334-229-0035
Address: P.O. Box 2336, Montgomery 36102 (Camp held at Camp Chandler in Wetumpka)
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.campchandler.org
Ages: 8-12
Dates: June 1-6
Description: This free camp for kids with moderate to severe asthma includes asthma education and optimal care by medical staff and volunteers. Campers enjoy traditional camp activities while learning to manage asthma without it managing them.
Mitchell’s Place Summer Camp (Day)
Telephone: 957-0294
Address: 17051 Liberty Parkway (Liberty Park Elementary), Birmingham 35242
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mitchells-place.com
Ages: 6-18
Dates: June 2-July 31
Description: Mitchell’s Place Camp is designed to address basic skills of teamwork, self-esteem, self-regulation, indoor and outdoor games, educational activities and social skills for children on the autism spectrum. Participants receive weekly reports describing specific activities and skill performance.
The Exceptional Foundation (Day)
Telephone: 870-0776
Address: 1616 Oxmoor Road, Birmingham 35209
Email: [email protected]
Ages: 5 and up
Website: www.exceptionalfoundation.org
Dates: June 9-Aug. 1
Description: The Exceptional Foundation strives to meet the social and recreational needs of children and adults with special needs. Activities include swimming, bowling, art, sports and field trips to the Birmingham Zoo, McWane Center and much more. Call or email Ginny Bastar for more information.
LANGUAGE/WRITING CAMPS
Ada Long Creative Writing Workshop (Day)
Telephone: 934-8583
Address: Spencer Honors House, Birmingham 35294
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.uab.edu/cas/english/events/ada-long-creative-writing-workshop
Ages: High school
Dates: June 2-20
Description: This three-week workshop is for high school students interested in creative writing for personal enrichment, as preparation for university work in creative writing and as an introduction to creative writing as a career. Activities include directed writing exercises, small group/workshop discussions of students’ work, individual conferences with instructors and related enrichment activities.
Red Mountain Writing Project Summer Writing Camps (Day)
Telephone: 934-7896
Address: UAB School of Education, 901 13th St. South, Birmingham 35294
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.uab.edu/redmountainwritingproject/
Ages: High school and middle school
Description:
High school students: Week 1 (May 27-30)–Writing for the ACT; Week 2 (June 2-6)–Writing a College Admission Essay.
Middle school students: Week 1 (May 27-30)–Making Mystery; Week 2 (June 2-6)–Stake Your Claim; Week 3 (June 9-13)–House International Minus the House; and Week 4–Making a Difference (June 16-20).
MUSIC CAMPS
Adventures in Music Camp at Samford (Day)
Telephone: 726-4049; 726-2810
Address: Samford University, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham 35229
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.samford.edu/academy-of-the-arts
Ages: Grades 1-12
Dates: June 16-20 (piano only); July 7-11 (piano or voice)
Description: These one-week intensive music camps include private lessons, ensemble, theory, literature classes, games and recreation as well as solo and ensemble recitals.
All Aboard for Music Camp at Samford (Day)
Telephone: 726-4049; 726-2810
Address: Samford University, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham 35229
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.samford.edu/academy-of-the-arts
Ages: 3-6
Dates: July 14-18
Description: This camp offers a fabulous learning experience for preschoolers. Activities include singing, movement, listening activities, crafts, instruments of the orchestra, learning centers, guest artists, a daily snack and more.
Birmingham School of Music (Day)
Telephone: 969-8763
Address: 800 Old Towne Road, Vestavia Hills 35216
Website: www.birminghamschoolofmusic.com
Ages: 7 and up, all skill levels
Dates: June 23-July 25
Description: Musical Theater/Vocal Camp, June 23-27; Guitar Camp, June 9-13; Rock n’ Roll Band Camp, July 7-11; Drum Set Camp for beginners, July 14-18 and for intermediate/advanced students on July 21-15.
Birmingham-Southern College Conservatory Music and Theatre Camp (Day)
Telephone: 226-4960
Address: 900 Arkadelphia Road, Birmingham 35254
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bsc.edu/academics/music/conservatory/index.cfm
Ages: K5-Grade 5
Dates: June 16-20
Description: This camp allows kids to experience music firsthand with classes in piano, hand bells, recorder, choir, dramatic games, improvisation and story-telling. Campers should bring lunch; snacks are provided. There will be a camp showcase on the final day.
Dawson Music Academy Summer Music Camp: Instruments of Praise (Day)
Telephone: 871-7324
Address: 1114 Oxmoor Road, Birmingham 35209
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.dawsonchurch.org
Ages: Grades K-5 (completed)
Dates: June 16-20
Description: This camp features instrumental instruction for voice, strings (violin, viola and cello), piano and guitar at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Introductory classes are available. Students participate in various music theory, chamber groups or music history classes. Afternoon sessions offer electives such as a mini-musical, art, drawing, computer music and praise band basics.
Woodlawn Music Technology Summer Camp (Day)
Telephone: 592-2222
Address: Audiostate 55 Recording Studios, 4 South 55th Place, Birmingham 35212
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.woodlawnmusictech.org
Ages: Middle through high school (rising)
Dates: Weeklong sessions June 16-July 25
Description: This camp is designed to build awareness of college and career opportunities in the fields of music production and recording engineering. Students are exposed to the latest music and video production tools, including GarageBand, Pro Tools, Reason, iMovie and Media Composer, while learning how to create professional music and video recordings.
UAB Music Technology Camp (Day)
Telephone: 975-8722
Address: 1720 2nd Ave. South, Birmingham 35294
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.musictechcamps.com
Ages: Grades 7-12
Dates: June 2-6; June 9-13; June 16-20
Description: This camp provides students the opportunity to gain exposure to the vast array of computer-based technologies for the creation, performance and study of music. Students will work in UAB’s state-of-the-art music technology lab, learning about audio recording, live sound production, MIDI and audio sequencing. The camp also will enhance awareness of college and career opportunities in the field.
Vestavia Hills UMC Music and Arts Camp (Day)
Telephone: 769-0114
Address: 2061 Kentucky Ave., Vestavia Hills 35216
Website: www.vhumc.org
Ages: Grades K-5
Dates: July 14-18
Description: This camp includes music, instruments, singing, drummer and other arts for elementary-age children. A final concert will take place at noon on July 18.
SCIENCE/NATURE/TECHNOLOGY CAMPS
Aldridge Botanical Gardens Summer Camps (Day)
Telephone: 682-8019
Address: 3530 Lorna Road, Hoover 35216
Website: www.aldridgegardens.com
Ages: Grades K-3 (rising)
Dates: One-week sessions in June
Description: Aldridge Gardens offers an exciting variety of camps for kids, including American Girls, World of Make-Believe: Wizards and Fairies, Astronauts at Aldridge, Tales and Treasures, It’s a Buggy World, Nature Sleuths, Critter Detectives and more. See website for more details and registration information.
Aviation Adventure Camp at Southern Museum of Flight (Day)
Telephone: 833-8226
Address: 4343 73rd St. North, Birmingham 35206
Website: www.southernmuseumofflight.org
Ages: 7-15
Dates: TBA
Description: Campers will learn fundamentals of flight and aviation history and perfect their skills as virtual pilots in the Flight Simulator Lab. Early drop-off and late pickup options are available. Lunch is included. Enrollment is limited.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens (Day)
Telephone: 414-3953
Address: 2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham 35223
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bbgardens.org/summercamps
Ages: Grades K4-6 (rising)
Dates: June 2-Aug. 1
Description: These age-appropriate summer programs are designed to actively promote children’s natural sense of creativity and discovery with fun learning experiences at The Gardens.
Birmingham Zoo 2014 Zoofari Summer Camp (Day)
Telephone: 397-3877
Address: 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham 35223
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.birminghamzoo.com/summer-camps
Ages: K4-Grade 8
Dates: May 27-Aug. 15 (Weeklong sessions)
Description: The Birmingham Zoo has a variety of Zoofari camps where children can experience up-close-and-personal interaction with animals, have fun and learn. Themes include Awesome Animal Oddities, Zoo Done It?, Creative Creatures Art Camp, Jammin’ in the Jungle Theater Camp and more.
Camp CSI Birmingham (Day)
Telephone: 934-8474
Address: 1201 University Blvd., Birmingham 35294
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.uab.edu/cas/justice-sciences/camp-csi
Ages: 15-18 (includes grade 10 rising and graduated seniors)
Dates: June 23-27
Description: This camp will show high school students the reality behind the forensic science depicted in such television dramas as “CSI,” “CSI: New York” and “NCIS” and is designed to develop students’ interest in science and the scientific method. It will also provide information on forensic science education and career opportunities.
Material Camp at UAB (Day)
Telephone: 934-3271
Address: 1150 10th Ave. South, (BEC 254), Birmingham 35294
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.uab.edu/matcamp
Ages: Grades 11 and 12 (rising)
Dates: June 9-13
Description: For students interested in engineering or applied science, Materials Camp provides an opportunity to explore the world of engineering materials by building stuff, breaking stuff and much more. Highlights include working in labs with UAB faculty members and students, field trips and a design competition. The program is free.
McWane Science Center Summer Camps (Day)
Address: 200 19th St. North, Birmingham 35203
Website: www.mcwane.org/camps_and_more/camps/summercamp
Ages: K4-Grade 9
Dates: June 2- Aug. 8
Description: McWane Science Center Camps make learning an unforgettable adventure. Various themes and activities allow kids to experience something new each day. Flexible programming gives parents options ranging from an afternoon of exploration to full weeks of learning fun.
SPORTS CAMPS
Alabama’s Court Elite at Highland Park Tennis Center (Day)
Telephone: 251-1965
Address: 3300 Highland Ave. South, Birmingham 35205
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.academytennis.com
Dates: Beginning in June
Ages: 4 and up (boys and girls)
Description: ACE Tennis Academy camps provide participants of varying ages and skill levels with an organized agenda of opportunities for a quality tennis experience. Campers learn that attitude and effort are everything when trying to accomplish goals both on and off the court.
Ambassador Soccer Camp and Jr. Ambassador Soccer Camp at Briarwood (Day)
Telephone: 776-5114
Address: 2200 Briarwood Way, Birmingham 35243
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.briarwoodsoccer.com
Dates: Ambassador–July 7-11 (competitive and rec players, age 7-14)
Jr. Ambassador–July 14-18 (great for beginners, ages 4-10)
Description: Run by Briarwood Soccer Club, these camps help develop and improve soccer skills and test kids’ abilities against others of the same age and skill level. These are fun-filled weeks of playing soccer and learning what it means to be an ambassador for Christ on and off the field.
Blackjack Farms Summer Horsemanship Camp (Day)
Telephone: 956-8532
Address: 2420 Burns Lane, Birmingham 35210
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Website: www.blackjackfarms.net
Ages: 6 and up
Dates: June 10-12, July 8-10 (advanced camp) and July 22-24
Description: Blackjack summer camp teaches English riding lessons along with horsemanship skills. Other activities include arts and crafts, picnics, swimming, field trips and more.
Dawson Basketball Camp (Day)
Telephone: 879-1758
Address: 1114 Oxmoor Road, Birmingham 35209
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.dawsonchurch.org/recreation
Ages: Grades 1-5 (completed)
Dates: May 27-30
Description: The Dawson Basketball Camp is fun for kids of all basketball skill levels.
Mike Getman Soccer Camp (Day or residential)
Telephone: 870-0194
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.uabsoccercamp.com
Ages: 5-12 (day); 10-18 (residential/commuter)
Dates: Day camps–June 9-13; July 7-11. Residential/commuter camps–June 15-19; June 22-26; Aug. 1-3
Description: Skill development and training, small and large group tactics and 11 v. 11 games provide opportunities for players to learn and improve every aspect of their game. Some of the best coaches and players in the country are eager to share their knowledge and skills with campers.
Preston Goldfarb’s “Excellence through Fundamentals” Soccer Camp (Day or residential)
Telephone: 226-4895 (office) or 602-3505 (cell)
Address: Birmingham-Southern College, 900 Arkadelphia Road, Birmingham 35254
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bscsports.net/soccercamps
Ages: 7-18, boys and girls
Dates: June 8-12; June 15-19; June 22-26 (Sunday-Thursday schedule)
Description: This camp is focused on developing the player through intense training designed to increase technical ability and tactical awareness. Its goal is to teach the game through an emphasis on limiting numbers in groups and maximizing touches in training.
Samford University Baseball Camps (Day and residential)
Telephone: 726-4294
Address: Samford University, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham
Website: www.samfordbaseballcamps.com
Ages: Grades K-12
Dates: Youth Camps–June 16-19, June 23-26, July 14-17 and July 28-31
High School Spotlight Camp–July 21-23
Description: These age-appropriate baseball camps are designed to maximize the camp experience so that campers enjoy the game and become better players. Sessions are led by the Samford baseball staff, current and former Samford players, other college players, college coaches and high school coaches.
TRADITIONAL CAMPS
Alpine Camp for Boys (Residential)
Telephone: 256-634-4404
Address: 138 County Road 619 (P.O. Box 297), Mentone 35984
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.alpinecamp.com
Ages: Grades 1-9
Dates: May 27–July 30 (two-week and four-week options available)
Description: Situated on the crest of Lookout Mountain, Alpine provides the perfect setting for a summer at camp. Campers can ride horses, play tennis or climb a ropes course. Events include a Fourth of July celebration, Mountain Day celebration and Trip Day. Each night concludes with activities ranging from cabin campout to slaughterball in the gym.
Camp Dovewood (Day or residential)
Telephone: 386-935-0863
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.campdovewood.org
Ages: 7-14 (Leadership program available to ages 15-16)
Dates: June 15-July 26 (one-week and two-week sessions available)
Description: This North Florida interdenominational Christian camp for girls offers 24 activities. Known for its equestrian program, Dovewood is accredited by the Certified Horsemanship Association and the American Camping Association and is a member of the Christian Camp and Conference Association.
Camp Fletcher (Day or residential)
Telephone: 428-1059
Address: 5150 Fletcher Road, Bessemer 35022
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.campfire-al.org
Description: Located on a quiet and secluded 300-acre site five miles from Exit 1 on Interstate 459, Camp Fletcher offers traditional resident and day camp programs, facility rentals and outdoor educational and leadership experiences that help youth and families develop a strong connection to nature and healthy, active habits to last a lifetime.
Camp Mac (Residential)
Telephone: 362-7449
Address: 2671 Cheaha Road, Munford 36268
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.campmac.com
Description: Owned and operated by the McBride family since 1948, Camp Mac is on the shores of two lakes in the Talladega National Forest, one hour from Birmingham. There are separate programs for boys and girls. Activities include horseback riding, zip lining, banana boating, cookouts, campfires and much more. Space is limited, so early registration is advised.
Camp McDowell (Day or residential)
Telephone: 387-1806
Address: 105 DeLong Road, Nauvoo 35578
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.campmcdowell.com
Ages: Grades 1-12 (rising)
Dates: See schedule on website.
Description: Adjacent to Bankhead National Forest, Camp McDowell is a supportive Christian community where young people grow and develop respect for others and the world around them. Activities include hiking, canoeing, arts and crafts, swimming, ropes course, soccer, softball, soccer, Capture the Flag and more.
Camp Nakanawa for Girls (Residential)
Telephone: 931-277-3711
Address: 1084 Camp Nakanawa Road, Crossville, TN 38571
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.campnakanawa.com
Ages: 8-16
Dates: Two-week session–June 15-28; four-week session–June 30-July 27
Description: Camp Nakanawa is a structured traditional camp for girls offering swimming, diving, canoeing, sailing, arts and crafts, music, drama, tennis, games, archery, horseback riding and more.
Camp Sumatanga (Residential)
Telephone: 256-538-9860
Address: 3616 Sumatanga Road, Gallant 35972
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sumatanga.org
Ages: 4-18 (counselor programs available for 18 and up)
Dates: June 8-July 25
Description: Camp Sumatanga offers traditional camp programs plus Princess Camp (girls only), sports camps, adventure camps, theater camps and horse camps, all with an emphasis on building strong Christian friendships.
Camp Walkabout at Baylor School (Residential)
Telephone: 423-267-8506, ext. 412
Address: 171 Baylor School Road, Chattanooga, TN 37405
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.baylorschool.org/summer/overnight-camps/summer-walkabout-camp/index.asp
Ages: 11-14
Dates: Session 1–June 15-27; Session 2–July 6-18
Description: This camp is for any boy or girl with an adventurous spirit and a craving for fun. Campers will climb, cave, hike and camp as well as paddle board, kayak, canoe and swim.
Camp Winnataska (Residential)
Telephone: 640-6741
Address: 260 Winnataska Drive, Pell City 35128
Email: [email protected]
Website: winnataska.org
Ages: Grades 1-10 (rising)
Dates: June 8- July 26
Description: Camp Winnataska has been considered “Christian Camping at Its Best” since 1918. The camp offers programs such as horseback riding, canoeing, swimming, ropes courses, archery and crafts. Themed activities include Country Night, Indian Night, Holy Grail Night and Mission Impossible Night.
Camp Woodmont on Lookout Mountain (Residential)
Telephone: 423-472-6070
Address: 381 Moonlight Drive, Cloudland, GA 30731
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.campwoodmont.com
Ages: 6-14 (boys and girls)
Dates: June 1-July 31 (one-week and two-week sessions available)
Description: This camp with a Christian atmosphere features traditional activities, including a climbing wall with zip line and high ropes course, archery, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding, noncompetitive sports, arts, crafts and more. The camp is ACA accredited. Its open house is May 18.
YMCA Hargis Retreat
Telephone: 678-6512
Address: 928 Hargis Drive, Chelsea 35043
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ymcabham.org/hrdaycamp
Ages: 5-15
Dates: May 27-Aug. 1–weeklong sessions. (No camp July 4.)
Description: Hargis offers a traditional camp experience with activities such as canoeing, fishing, and archery. Campers also learn the four core values–caring, respect, honesty and responsibility–as well as youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
VARIETY/SPECIALTY CAMPS
All Saints’ Episcopal Preschool (Day)
Telephone: 879-1092
Address: 112 West Hawthorne Road, Homewood 35209
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.allsaintsbirmingham.org/preschool
Ages: 1-6
Description: This program features a fun and active curriculum centered on summer themes. Music, creative movement, chapel and art are included.
Bruno Montessori Academy (Day)
Telephone: 995-8709
Address: 5509 Timber Hill Road, Birmingham 35242
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.jbma.org
Ages: 3 years-Grade 8
Dates: May 26-July 18
Description: From practical skills to sports, Bruno Montessori will offer a variety of camps this summer with full and half-day options available. Preschool programs include: Green Adventure, Gardening, Baking and Tasting, Week at the Beach, Arts and Crafts, Build with Legos and Yoga and Dance. Elementary options include Soccer Camp, Outdoor Exploration Camp, Perspective (presented by ArtPlay), The Masters (presented by ArtPlay), Theater Camp (presented by Virginia Samford Theatre) and Science Camp: BodyWorks! (presented by the UAB Department of Cell, Developmental and Integrative Biology).
Camp Briarwood (Day or overnight)
Telephone: 776-5237
Address: 2200 Briarwood Way, Birmingham 35243
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.campbriarwood.org
Ages: Grades 1-8 (rising)
Dates: June 9-July 21
Description: Camp Briarwood attracts campers from several states. Programs offered are: Day Camp (grades 1-2 rising), Overnight Camp (grades 3-8 rising) and Special Connections (campers with special needs). See website for more details.
Dawson Day Camps (Day)
Telephone: 879-1758
Address: 1114 Oxmoor Road, Birmingham 35209
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.dawsonchurch.org/recreation
Ages: Grades 1-5 (completed)
Dates: Session I–June 16-20; Session II–June 23-27; Session III– July 14-17
Description: Camp takes place at Camp Dawson near Calera. Campers meet at the church’s Family Recreation Center each morning and travel by bus to camp. Activities include archery, swimming, BB guns, recreation, crafts, small group time, high ropes course and a climbing wall.
Levite Jewish Community Center (Day)
Telephone: 879-0411
Address: 3960 Montclair Road, Birmingham 35213
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bhamjcc.org
Ages: Grades 1-8 (rising)
Dates: May 27-Aug. 15
Description: LJCC Summer Day Camps, offered by the week, are open to everyone. Parents can mix and match traditional day camp with specialty camps and sports to provide a summer experience tailored to their children’s interests and needs. A new Teen Specialty Camp is for older kids.
St. Peter’s Child Development Center (Day)
Telephone: 822-9461
Address: 2061 Patton Chapel Road, Hoover 35216
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stperterscdc.com
Ages: 2 months-Grade 3
Dates: MDO/Preschool–June 2-July 25; Day Camp–May 27-Aug. 1
Description: Programs offer fun-filled activities throughout the summer months, including water play, sports, arts and crafts, cooking and more.
UAB Rec Summer Camps (Day)
Telephone: 996-4937
Address: 1501 University Blvd., Birmingham AL 35294
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.uab.edu/campusrecreation
Ages: 5-16
Dates: June 2-Aug. 8
Description: This camp offers 10 consecutive weeks of diverse programming with options of before-care and after-care. Kids will have opportunities to explore active sports, creative crafts, different cultures and more. Weekly themes and dates are on the web page.
Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church Summer Days (Day)
Telephone: 822-9631
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.vhumc.org/summerdays/
Ages: Grades K-5 (completed)
Dates: June 2-Aug. 8
Website: www.vhumc.org
Description: Summer Days at VHUMC provides a weekly themed-based camp where children can explore a new topic each week. Themes include Art of Wonder, Farm to Table, Stars and Stripes, Mission Blast Off and more. See website for details.
Vestavia Hills YMCA (Day)
Telephone: 823-0144
Address: 2086 Columbiana Road, Birmingham 35216
Website: www.ymcabham.org/vestavia
Description: The mission of the YMCA is “to put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body.” With the Vestavia Hills YMCA, children participate in a camping program that offers good supervision, safety, fun and personal growth.
YMCA Hargis Retreat (Day)
Telephone: 678-6512
Address: 928 Hargis Drive, Chelsea 35043
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ymcabham.org/hrdaycamp
Ages: 5-15
Dates: May 27-Aug. 1–weeklong sessions. (No camp July 4.)
Description: Hargis offers several specialty camps for grades 4 and up. Activities include adventure sports, mountain biking, fishing, outdoor survival, ultimate Frisbee, rock climbing and more.
Summer Camps at the Y (Day)
Telephone: 801-YMCA
Address: 2101 Fourth Ave. North, Birmingham 35203
Website: ymcabham.org/ycampismore
Ages: 5-18
Dates: May 27-Aug. 1
Description: The YMCA’s core values–caring, honesty, respect and responsibility–are part of each camp session. Programs are planned around essential elements to help kids become caring and responsible. Staff training includes camp safety, activity planning, CPR, first aid, and more. The camp has low staff/child ratios, and no child is denied access due to inability to pay. For more information, visit the website or call a Birmingham area YMCA.
Alabaster Family YMCA–663-7240
Greystone Family YMCA–981-0144
YMCA Hargis Retreat–678-6512
Hoover Family YMCA–682 1399
Northeast Family YMCA–833-7616
Pelham Family YMCA–664-9622
Shades Valley Family YMCA–870-9622
Trussville Family YMCA–655-2224
Vestavia YMCA–823-0144
Western Area Family YMCA–923-1195
YMCA Youth Center–324-1643
at the opportunities open to your child this summer. But as you browse through our listings, please be aware that dates and other details are subject to change, and enrollment is often limited. We encourage you to use the contact information provided to verify the exact options available. And our best advice? Register early.
