GET READY . . . SUMMER IS QUICKLY APPROACHING! We are excited to bring you the 5th Annual Summer Camp and Activities Planning Guide! In it you will find many local and regional day camps, workshops, dance lessons, sports camps and instructional opportunities. This is a great opportunity for your child to find a new and exciting learning or sports activity, and they will create memories for a lifetime. The Summer Camp and Activities Planning Guide can be found on our website also. If you do not see your favorite camp listed, please let us know, and we will have them included. We always value your input, and we love to hear what you think.
Visit us online at www.BHamFunandFamily.com Aldridge Gardens Summer Camps
(205) 682-8019
BDT Summer Hip Hop and JAMM Camps, p 2
(205) 822-3012
Birmingham-Southern Conservatory Music & Theatre
(205) 226-4960
Birmingham Fencing Club Summer Camp
(205) 515-3902
Boogie Babies Dance Camp
(205) 637-7675
Cameron Oaks Farm Summer Camps, p9
(205) 447-3023
3530 Lorna Rd., Hoover, AL 35216 • www.aldridgegardens.com Fairies and Wizards, American Girls, Space Camp and more! We’ve got it all at Aldridge Gardens! Half-day camps are one week long, between June 2 and 27. For children entering grades 1, 2 or 3, and led by certified teachers.
100 Olde Towne Road, Birmingham Dance Theatre, Vestavia, AL 35216 • www.bdtdance.com Hip Hop Summer Camp - One of the highest energy, versatile styles of dance. Hip Hop uses your own personal rhythm, as well as current dance moves. Includes a variety of street dance styles while using current music selections that are age appropriate. JAMM/Dance/Cheer/Acro Camp - June & July are JAMM packed with dance, cheer & acro camps. Ages 2 18 From Hip Hop & Pop Star to Ballet and Technique! Visit www.bdtdance.com or call us for exact dates and times for your child.
900 Arkadelphia Road, Birmingham, AL 35254 • www.bsc.edu 9:00am-3:00pm, K5-5th Grade, Classes include piano, choir, hand bells, music history, dramatic games, improvisation and story-telling. Performance on Friday at 2pm.
1581 Montgomery Highway, Suite 109, Hoover, AL 35216 An exciting opportunity to learn the sport of Olympic fencing from world class coaches. Join us at our new facility in Hoover next to Tameron Hyundai and Golden Rule BBQ. All equipment provided. Convenient drop-off and pick-up times. Four week long classes with full day ($150) and half day ($80) options available.
1819 Grants Mills Road, Birmingham, AL 35210 • www.facebook.com/pages/NS-Dance/126193700735543 Ballet and Tap for ages 2-4 being held on June 22-25, 2015.
6925 Highway 51, Wilsonville, AL 35186 • www.cameronoaks.com Our fabulously fun equestrian adventures brings magic to life for your young rider! Mixing fun with foundation, your child will be introduced to the world of horses, learning safe handling and riding while making memories that will last a lifetime.
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Camp Fletcher
(205) 428-1059
Camp of the Rising Son, p 13
(662) 547-2372
Camp Winnataska, pg 11
(205) 640-6741
5150 Fletcher Road, Bessemer, AL 35022 • www.campfire-al.org Resident Camp, Day Camp, & Leadership Camps available; quality programs, led by highly trained, caring young adults; fun-filled activities for all ages, genders and interests; small groups to high staff ratios; affordable sessions; ACA Accredited;located in McCalla, AL. 444 Lake Road, French Camp, MS 39745 • www.campoftherisingson.com Camp of the Rising Son is a Christ-centered residential summer camp for ages 7-17 on the Natchez Trace Parkway in French Camp, MS. Campers learn and grow while experiencing the great outdoors! Teens choose Rafting Adventures, Horse Camp, or C.I.A.! 260 Winnataska Drive Pell City, AL 35128 • www.winnataska.org Camp Winnataska is a rustic, traditional overnight camp that has been in existence since 1918. Each summer we have six weekly sessions open to campers ages 6-15. Campers participate in a variety of programs appropriate for their age level: horses, ropes and adventure course, arts and crafts, recreation and team games, swimming, paddleboarding, canoes fishing, and outdoor activities.
Dance Jamm Dance Camp - NS Dance Camp, p 7
(205) 637-7675
1819 Grants Mill Road, Birmingham, AL 35210 • www.facebook.com/pages/NS-Dance/126193700735543 All styles of dance for ages 4-6 being held on June 22-25, 2015.
GradePower Learning, pg 15
(205) 620-2373
349 Huntley Parkway, Pelham, AL 35124 • www.gradepowerlearning.com Sharpen academic skills for the next school year and prevent summer learning loss! Whether it's Math, Reading, Catch-Up & Get Ahead, Enrichment, ACT/SAT Prep, or Study Skills, we have something for every student from preschool - high school.
Highlands Summer Camp, p 21
(205) 956-9731
Intense Dance Camp - NS Dance Camp, p 7
(205) 637-7675
4901 Old Leeds Road, Birminghan, AL 35213 • artinhelena.wikispaces.com Highlands Summer Camp offers a variety of camps from arts to sports to technology. We also have some unusual offerings you may not find anywhere else. Some past examples are Fishing and Archery or American Girl and Drumming. We have something for everyone! 1819 Grants Mill Road, Birmingham, AL 35210 • www.facebook.com/pages/NS-Dance/126193700735543 All styles of dance for ages 7 & Up. This camp is fromJune 8-18, 2015.
Kiddie Kamp
(205) 822-3012
100 Olde Towne Road, Suite 100, Vestavia, AL 25216 Any Tues or Thurs 9am-noon MDO; 2 & up; dance & creative movement; coordination; crafts, socialization; hourly or daily rates; Drop-in welcome but 24 hour notice appreciated
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Legacy Gymnastics Summer Camp
(205) 663-9015
Riverview Camp for Girls, p 14
(800) 882-0722
RMTC’s Broadway Bootcamp, p 30
(205) 324-2424
Samford University - Music Camps, p 7
(205) 726-2810
188 Chandalar Place Drive, Pelham, AL 35124 • www.legacygymnastics.com A fun-filled, energetic and air conditioned facility that provides 1 hour of gymnastics instruction per day! We have a 40 ft trampoline, 20' by 20' foam pit, climbing ropes and all of the other fun and safe gymnastics equipment. PO Box 299, Mentone, AL 35984 • www.riverviewcamp.com Riverview is located on top of Lookout Mountain in Mentone, AL and offers both one and two-week programs and spring and fall mother-daughter weekends. With over 20 activity choices and a Christian Emphasis, both parents and campers appreciate all that Riverview has to offer. Bathrooms and showers in all cabins, beautiful campus and located on Little River as well. Go to www.riverviewcamp.com to see why thousands of girls call Riverview "my camp"! Dr. Larry and Susan Hooks, owners are entering their 32nd year as Directors. 3028 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233 • www.redmountaintheatre.org RMTC's Broadway Bootcamp is two full weeks of acting, singing, and dancing for ages 7-18. In this high-quality workshop, students rotate between six professional instructors that range from Birmingham's best to seasoned professionals from New York and Los Angeles.
800 Lakeshore Drive Homewood, AL 35229 • www.samford.edu Adventures in Music Camp - Grades 1-12; June 15-19 (piano) July 6-10 (piano or voice); Private lessons, ensemble, theory, guest artists, gala concert. 205-726-4049 http://www.samford.edu/academy-of-the-arts/adventuresin-music-camp All Aboard for Music Camp - July 13-17; ages 3-6 (who have not completed 1st gr.); singing, movement, music basics, guest artists, craft, music lit.; 9:00-11:30 a.m. 205-726-4049
SURGE @ Birmingham Dance Theatre, p 2
(205) 822-3012
100 Old Towne Rd. Vestavia, AL 35216 A world renowned faculty guest camp! This opportunity will enable everyone to gain experience and challenge each dancer in all genres of dance. 2 days of dance.
Tribe Spirit Summer Camp
(205) 868-2370
3280 Ridgeway Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209 Tribe Spirit Summer Camp is a fun-filled week of cheering, dancing, and tumbling on top of games, arts & crafts, and more. Our weekly themes put a fun and exciting twist on all the week’s activities. Campers are sure to come home tired and happy.
Tutoring in English, Math, Study Skills, Enrichment, Fun Activities (205) 987-9577 2804 John Hawkins Parkway Suite 100, Hoover, AL Summer Is The Best Time TO Learn. We will offer One-To-One Tutoring in Regular Math, Higher Math, Reading, Writing, Phonics, Study Skills, Enrichment, And ACT Prep. Courses.
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