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Alabama Summer Camp for Boys SUMMERS AT SOUTHERN
Summer Camp Reimagined For Boys in Rising 6th - 12th Grades
Are you looking for a summer experience unlike any other? Summers At Southern is a series of weeklong themed camps designed specifically with boys in mind. Our camp is 90% outdoors, with activities ranging from white-water rafting, catfishing, aviation,
Week One: Adventure June 18 – June 24, 2023 firearm safety education, kayaking, paintball, and much more! Choose from standard or advanced camps.
Activities include whitewater rafting, canoeing, paintball, aviation, firearms safety, ropes course, and more.
Summers At Southern camps are located in Camp Hill, Alabama and are hosted by Southern
Our Camps
Week Two: Survival June 25 – July 1, 2023
Activities include archery, land navigation, shelter building, paintball, overnight camping, kayaking, and fishing.
Preparatory Academy. The campgrounds are situated on 320-acres of land equipped with two fishing ponds, an indoor swimming pool, dining hall, air-conditioned dorms, an indoor rifle range, an outdoor rifle range, football field and 2 gymnasiums.
Week Three: Advanced Adventure July 9 – July 15, 2023
Week Four: The Challenge July 16- July 22, 2023
Your son will enjoy more advanced versions of the activities from Week One. Don’t worry, no prior experience is necessary for this camp.
Your son will be able to sharpen his survival skills this week, with activities including catching and cooking your own catfish, fire-building, overnight camping, kayaking, and more.
Highlands Summer Camp
Highlands summer camp offers challenging activities, talented teachers, and the same great variety of camps you’ve come to expect from Highlands School. Traditional day camp for kids in grades K through 6 combines fun activities with enrichment. Camps like Dino Camp, Lego Camp, and Play-ScribbleWrite Camp are geared solely toward 4K and 5K. For rising 7th and 11th graders, the Counselor-in-Training program teaches leadership skills. Throughout the summer program, kids continue to learn while having a good time!
Telephone: (205) 956-9731, Ext. 606
Address: Highlands School, 4901 Old Leeds Rd., Birmingham
Email: lcamp@highlandsschool.org
Website: highlandsschool.org
Grades K-8 (some for 4K and CIT for
Dates: June 5-July 28 (Closed the week of July 3-7 for Independence Day)
Summer @ Springs
Summer@Springs is a program of Indian Springs School, an independent, coeducational day and boarding school serving a vibrant community of 300 students in grades eight through 12. Summer@Springs courses are taught by the school’s award-winning faculty on its inspiring, 350-acre campus located off Interstate 65 near Pelham.
Telephone: (205)-988-3350
Address: Indian Springs School, 190 Woodward Dr., Indian Springs
Email: summer@indiansprings.org
Website: summeratsprings.org
Ages: Grades 8-12
Dates: June 5 - July 28 (15 courses)
ART/CRAFTS
ART & Soul Teaching Studio
Summer Art Camp
Each week features drawing instruction, art history, structured art lessons on canvas and paper, sketchbook time with a prompt, and a variety of art supplies. Topics covered include animals, landscapes, people/faces, the environment, and technology.
Telephone: 205-502-4133
Address: 807 Shades Crest Rd Birmingham
Email: artbyamyanderson@gmail.com
Website: artsoulbluffpark.com
Ages: 6-12, Teen camp ages 10-18
Dates: Weekly beginning June 5 - Aug. 3
ArtPlay Discovering the Visual Arts Camp B
ArtPlay’s award-winning visual arts camp offers classes in drawing, painting, sculpture, crafts and more. Each day offers a new discovery, with an art show at the end of camp.
Telephone: (205) 975-4769
Address: 1006 19th St. S., Birmingham
Website: alysstephens.org/connect/classes/ discovering-the-visual-arts-camp-b/
Ages: 7-12
Dates: July 16 - 20 M-F | 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
BIG Art Camp 2023
Led by experienced art teacher Jimmy McGowan, campers explore several forms of art, including drawing, painting on canvas, origami, and collage. All skill levels are welcome.
Telephone: (205) 879-1758
Address: 1114 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood
Email: bhuff@dawsonchurch.org
Ages: Grades 1-5, completed
Dates: July 10-13
Samford Art Studio for Teens & Samford Bulldog Art Camp
At Art Studio for Teens students will plan their work, and create 2D and 3D projects in paint, pencil, clay, and glass. Students will be encouraged to develop their own styles, and to experiment with different methods to hone their art skills.At Bulldog Art Camp students will work with paint, graphite, clay, paper, and more to make works of art. We will learn about the visual components of color, form, line, shape, space, texture, and value while we experiment with different mediums.
Telephone: (205) 726-2739
Address: Samford University Academy of the Arts, Homewood
Email: academyofthearts@samford.edu
Website: samford.edu
Art Studio for Teens: Grade 6-8
Bulldog Art Camp: Grade 1-5
Dates: Art Studio for Teens: June 19-23 (9 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
Bulldog Art Camp: Session I: June 26-30 (9 a.m. - 2 p.m.);Session II: July 17-21 (9 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
Happy Campers
Space One Eleven Summer Art Camps
Rising 2nd through 5th graders paint, draw, and sculpt to create works of art influenced by artists from Alabama in “I’m an Alabama Artist, Too!”. Rising 6th through 12th graders can select from a variety of camps in the medium of their choice including drawing, sewing and fashion, printmaking, digital art, architecture, portfolio development, and more! These camps give young artists ample time to dive into their projects, make friends, and create finished pieces of work. All camps are taught by practicing artists in Space One Eleven’s professional art studios.
Telephone: (205) 328-0553, Ext. 124
Address: 2409 2nd Ave. N., Birmingham
Email: info@spaceoneeleven.org
Website: spaceoneeleven.org
Ages: Grades 2-12
Dates: June 5-July 28
The Art House
Meagan Robichaux, owner and instructor, incorporates a modern twist to art history and classical techniques into her lessons while encouraging her students to have fun. Art lessons and art parties are available for ages toddler to adult. Camps for Summer 2023 include Petite Picasso for age 5 to rising 2nd grade; Mini Masters for rising 3rd to 7th grade, Fashion + Art Camp for rising 2nd grade & up, and Princess Art Camp for ages 4 & up.
Telephone: (334) 507-3972
Email: meagan@theARThousebhm.com
Website: theARThousebhm.com
Dates: May 31-Aug. 5
COOKING/FOOD
Samford Cooking Camp for Teens
Cook alongside registered dietitian nutritionists and learn how to build delicious and nutritious plates for meals and snacks with the goal of developing a positive relationship with food and cooking. Space is available for 16 students.
Telephone: (205) 726-4672
Address: Samford University College of Health Sciences, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Homewood
E-mail: cdarling@samford.edu
Website: samford.edu
Ages: 11 to 16 years old
Dates: June 26-30
Camp Grow at The Center for Food Education
Camp Grow will provide an educational and interactive learning opportunity for students who are curious about food, farming and the culinary arts. Campers will explore the natural and culinary worlds through inquiry, experimentation, and hands-on activities at The Center for Food Education.
Teens
Address: 701 25th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Website: jvtf.org/center-for-food-education/ camps/
Ages: All camps are ages 3rd - 5th grade except for “Community, Food, and You,” which is 6th - 8th grade
Dates: March 27th- April 31st: Plant Power (3rd-5th grade), June 5-9: Plant to Plate (3rd-5th grade), June 12-16: Explore & Restore (3rd-5th grade), June 26-30: Green Engineers (3rd-5th grade), July 10th-14th: Kitchen Champs (3rd-5th grade), July 17th-28th: Community, Food, and You (6th-8th grade)
Dance
MAY 30-AUGUST 4, 2023
ALL SKILL LEVELS
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE
Alabama Ballet
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.
Telephone: (205) 322-4300
Address: 2726 1st Ave. S., Birmingham
Email: nataliehunt@alabamaballet.org
Website: alabamaballet.org
Ages: Junior Camp (ages 8-12, one two-week session); Tutus & Tiaras (ages 4-7, two oneweek sessions with option for one or both weeks)
Dates: July 17-28
The Dance Foundation Camps for ages 4 and up include Once Upon a Fairytale for 4K and 5K, Once Upon a Ballet for entering Grades 1-3, Adventures in Enchanted Lands for entering Grades 1-3, Dance Exploration for entering Grades 3-6, and Dance Workshop for entering Grades 6-12. Weekly classes for ages 1 to adult are also available. The Dance Foundation has been a gathering place for learning through dance for more than 40 years.
Telephone: (205) 870-0073
Address: 1715 27th Court S., Homewood
Email: shellie@thedancefoundation.org
Website: thedancefoundation.org
Dates: June 5-August 5
Dawson Ballet School
This camp is suited for all skill levels, whether your dancer is a first-time ballerina or has experience. Snacks will be provided, and craft time gives those little feet time to rest. Parents will enjoy a recital at the end of the week to see what their little ballerinas have learned in camp.
Telephone: (205) 879-1758
Address: 1114 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood
Email: slong@dawsonchurch.org
Ages: 4 years to Grade 2, completed
Dates: June 19-23
THEME CAMPS
Ages 7-12
PLAY MAKING
Ages 4-6
SUMMER SPROUTS
Ages 7-8
BROADWAY BOOTCAMP
Ages 9-17
BLAST CAMPS
Ages 9-14
DRAMA
Acting Out! Academy
Acting Out is Alabama’s premiere on-camera acting academy. They offer two great camps in the summer. Movie Camp, where students film a short film during the week and premiere it at a red carpet event for friends and family and our Summer Film Acting Academy. The Summer Film academy is a week-long intensive training program that host industry professionals as teachers from all over the country. Students take classes in on-camera technique, commercial acting, stunts, voice over, dialects and much more. The week ends with a showcase for talent agents, managers and casting directors
Telephone: (818) 231-4065
Address: 2531 Rocky Ridge Rd., Suite 125, Vestavia
Email: meg@actingoutacademy.com
Website: actingoutacademy.com
Dates: Summer Film Acting Academy: June 19th - 23rd at VHCS Freshman Campus, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. $675 Early Bird ($750 late registration)
Movie Camps : 4 different weeks 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Friday ends at noon) $375 June 3rd - 9th, June 26th - 30th, July 10th - 14th, July 24th - 28th
Homewood Theatre Summer Camp
This summer theatre camp gives campers (rising 2nd graders through rising 12th graders) an opportunity to experience a working theatre environment resulting in performances after the final days of camp. Over the two-week camp, participants will put together a full production and perform the finished product when camp concludes. Campers will be introduced to all the “moving parts” that are necessary to get a theatrical production on stage.
Telephone: (205) 873-1816
Address: 1831 28th Avenue South, Suite 160, Homewood
Email: kyle@homewoodtheatre.com
Website: homewoodtheatre.com
Dates: June 12-23 (performances June 24-25)
Red Mountain Theatre
RMT Summer Camps give kids an outlet to use their creativity in dramatic ways, at all ages and skill levels. Opportunities include Play Making sessions for ages 4 to 6; Summer Sprouts sessions for ages 7-8; Theme Camps for ages 7-12; and Blast Camps for ages 9-14. A typical day includes training in singing, dancing, and acting, along with lots of fun. Most camps end in a short performance for family and friends. For students aged 9-18, RMT offers intensive musical theatre camps and college prep. Pricing starts at $180 for half-day camps and $300 for full day camps; financial aid is available for those who qualify.
Telephone: (205) 324-2424
Address: 1600 3rd Avenue South Birmingham
Email: education@redmountaintheatre.org
Website: redmountaintheatre.org
Ages: 4-18
Dates: May 30-August 4
Virginia Samford Theatre’s Camp VST
This summer theatre camp gives young performers the opportunity to explore all aspects of working in live theatre. Camp VST is open to beginner and intermediate theatre students aged 7-18 and will explore dance, voice, acting, playwriting, and more. Our new STARS Summer Studio will engage more advanced students aged 12 -18 in workshop-style masterclasses to take their theatre knowledge to the next level.
Telephone: (205) 251-1228
Address: 1116 26th St. S., Birmingham
Email: stars@virginiasamfordtheatre.org
Website: virginiasamfordtheatre.org
Dates: Session 1: June 5-19; Session 2: June 12-16
LANGUAGE/WRITING
Ada Long Creative Writing Workshop
This camp is for high school students interested in creative writing. With the guidance of nationally recognized authors, they will draft, edit and publish their work while exploring Birmingham’s rich culture and history.
Telephone: (205) 934-8573
Address: 1190 10th Ave. S., Birmingham
Email: tmharris@uab.edu
Website: uab.edu/cas/english/news-events/adalong-workshop
Ages: Grades 9-12 (rising)
Dates: June 12-June 30
MUSIC
Adventures in Music Camp at Samford
The Academy of the Arts will offer two Adventures in Music Piano Camps this summer. Adventures in Music is a fun and educational week-long day camp open to students interested in continuing their studies in piano. Activities include classes in music literature, theory, and ensemble, four private 30-minute lessons, practice time, and solo and ensemble recitals on the final day of camp. Violin Camp is a week-long camp for violin students to learn and perform music with other musicians. Campers will have daily private lessons, chamber ensemble, and full group rehearsals each day, as well as classes in theory and music literature, culminating in a final concert on the last day of camp.
Telephone: (205) 726-2739
Address: Samford University Academy of the Arts, Homewood
Email: academycamps@samford.edu.
Website: samford.edu/academy-of-the-arts/
Ages: Music Piano Camp: Grades 1-12 Violin Camp: Grades 3-8
Dates: Music Piano Camp: Session I: June 12-16, 2023 (8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
Session II: July 10-14, 2023 (8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
Violin Camp: July 24-28, 2023 (8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
Dawson Music Academy Summer Camp
Preschool and elementary campers enjoy a week of hands-on musical fun. Elementary campers explore the instrument of their choice (guitar, piano, percussion, ukulele, violin or voice) in small group instrument sessions with 6-10 campers who possess similar musical skills.
Telephone: (205) 871-7324
Address: 1114 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood
Email: dma@dawsonchurch.org
Website: dawsonmusicacademy.org
Ages: Grades 4K-5, completed
Dates: July 17-21
Mason Music
Mason Music’s 2023 summer camps include Songs of the Sea Preschool Music Camp for ages 3-5; Guitar Camp for Beginners for ages 10-15; Ukulele Camp for Beginners for ages (6-10); Vocal Performance Camp for Beginners for ages 10-15; Rock Band Camp: Performance Edition for ages 10-18; and Rock Band Camp: Recording Edition for ages 10-18. Camps offered vary by location.
Address: 761 Shades Mountain Plaza, Hoover, (205) 582-2238; 2903 Cahaba Rd., Mountain Brook, (205) 874-9596; 3187 Cahaba Heights Rd., Vestavia Hills, (205) 908-7059; 5406 Hwy. 280 E, Suite B103, North Shelby, (205) 874-9800
Email: programs@masonmusic.com
Website: masonmusic.com/music-camps/
Ages: 3-18
Dates: May 30-August 4
SCIENCE/NATURE/TECHNOLOGY
Aldridge Gardens
Everything from American Girl Doll Camp, STEAM-All Things Creative, as well as STEAMEngineering Design Process Contraptions & ART in the Garden is on the schedule for Summer Camp at Aldridge Gardens! Kids will enjoy art, building things, crafts, game, and more, not to mention feeding the ducks, turtles and fish!
Telephone: (205) 739-6555
Address: 3530 Lorna Rd., Hoover
Email: debbie.mcdonald@hooveralabama.gov
Website: aldridgegardens.com
Ages: Grades 5K-3, completed
Dates: June 5-June 30, one-week camps
ASMS STEM Leadership Academy
The Alabama School of Math and Science offers its STEM Leadership Academy Summer Camp for campers throughout the state interested in taking advanced, engaging, interactive, and hands-on STEM-based classes! From Underwater Robotics, 2D Design, Cyber defenders, and Mini Medical School, to Rocketry and Robotics, this camp offers a wide array of courses!
Telephone: 251-441-2100
Address: 1255 Dauphin St. Mobile, AL 36604
Email: Admissions@asms.net
Website: asms.net
Ages: Rising 7th, 8th, and 9th graders
Dates: June 5-9 and June 12-16
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
Design Camp
Barber Design Camp is a program offering rising 4th, 5th, and 6th graders an opportunity to learn how sustainability, safety and STEAM principles are used in the Barber Motorsports Park design. This week long program includes hands-on as well as classroom learning, including designing and creating your own motorsports park model.
Telephone: (205) 702-8729
Address: 6030 Barber Motorsports Pkwy, Birmingham
Email: Education@BarberMuseum.org
Website: barbermuseum.org/facility/designcamp/
Ages: Rising 4th, 5th and 6th graders
Dates: June 12-16
Birmingham Zoo Camp
Going to camp at the Birmingham Zoo is an unforgettable educational experience that encourages active learning through games, Mason Music age-appropriate, hands-on science, animal encounters, and nature play. Through rich in STEM-based explorations, these camps engage the natural curiosity of a child and allow opportunities to practice critical emerging science skills. New this year: Zoo Rangers, Real World Science, and Zoo Leaders camps for students completing Kindergarten through twelfth grade.
Telephone: (205) 397-3877
Address: 2630 Cahaba Rd., Birmingham
Email: education@birminghamzoo.com
Website: birminghamzoo.com/education/ zoocamps/
Ages: Grades K-12
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
BBG’s programs actively promote your child’s natural sense of creativity and joy of discovery with fun learning experiences in the unmatched setting of the Gardens. This summer, BBG offers exciting opportunities to grow and discover through arts, crafts, gardening, STEAM, and more, all while forming new friendships. Camp offerings include: Summer Garden Chefs, Young Artists in the Gardens, and Super STEAM Gardeners.
Telephone: 205-414-3950
Address: 2612 Lane Park Rd, Birmingham
Email: ehardy@bbgardens.org
Website: bbgardens.org/summercamps
Ages: 4 to 12
Dates: May 30–July 28, 2023
Fresh Air Family’s Vulcan Gross Out Camp
This is an award-winning, hands-on field biology science camp where kids have an opportunity to explore the nature around them in a safe environment.
Telephone: (205) 540-6642
Address: Vulcan Park and Museum, McCallum Park in Vestavia
Email: programs@FreshAirFamily.org
Website: freshairfamily.org/gross-out-camps
Ages: Grades 1-4, rising
Dates: May 30-July 28 (weeklong sessions)
McWane Science Center
Bring your curiosity and sense of wonder for hands-on, minds-on, science, learning, and fun to McWane Science Center this summer. Campers will dive into ocean learning, journey back in time to discover dinosaurs, build robots, create some chemistry, build the next great invention and more.
Telephone: (205) 714-8351
Address: 200 19th St. N., Birmingham
Email: pchowning@mcwane.org (for questions)
Website: mcwane.org
Ages: 4-13
Special Needs
Camp WheezeAway
Kids suffering from moderate to severe asthma can apply for this FREE summer camp where they can experience all the fun of summer camp while learning confidence-building skills in asthma management from medical professionals.
Telephone: (334) 799-3449
Address: Camp held at YMCA Camp Chandler on Lake Jordan, Wetumpka
Email: brendabasnight@yahoo.com
Website: ymcamontgomery.org
Ages: 8-12
Dates: May 26-June 2, 2023
The Exceptional Foundation
Summer Camp
The Exceptional Foundation offers an eightweek summer camp for school-age individuals with special needs. Activities include art, music, dance, cooking, karate, adaptive P.E., frequent swimming, field trips, and more. Admission interview required.
Telephone: (205) 870-0776
Address: 1616 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood
Email: mbarcroft@exceptionalfoundation.org
Website: exceptionalfoundation.org/youthparticipants
Ages: 5 and up
Dates: June 5-July 28
SPORTS CAMPS
Birmingham United Soccer Association
Summer Camps
BUSA’s goal is to teach players to empower, enrich and excel within the community and to use the life skills learned through soccer to leave the world a better place. Summer offerings include ACL Prevention, Finishing &
Goalkeeping Camp, Technical Camp, Pre-Tryout Camp, ECNL Combine and more.
Ages: 5-17
Dates: May 9 - August 4
Website: birminghamunited.com/camps_clinics/ camps/
Telephone: (205) 977-9038
Address: 3578 East St., Birmingham (Camp locations vary)
Briarwood Ambassador Soccer Camp, A Ministry of Quest Recreation
A great soccer camp for all levels of play.
Telephone: (205) 776-5237
Address: 6255 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham
Email: Soccer@Briarwood.org
Website: Briarwoodsoccer.com
Ages: Boys and Girls Ages 7-14
Dates: June 12-16, 8:30am-noon
Cheer Camp, A Ministry of Quest
Recreation
Have the time of your life cheering with friends this summer.
Telephone: (205) 776-5237
Address: 2200 Briarwood Way, Birmingham
Email: Quest@Briarwood.org
Website: QuestRecreation.org
Ages: Rising K5-4th grade girls
Dates: June 12-16, 9 a.m. - noon
Dawson Basketball Camps I & II
Dawson’s Recreation Ministry invites children of all skill levels in Grades 1-5, completed, to kick off their summer with a half-day basketball camp. No experience required.
Telephone: (205) 879-1758
Address: 1114 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood
Email: bhuff@dawsonchurch.org
Website: dawsonchurch.org
Ages: Grades 1-5, completed
Dates: Camp I – June 19-22; Camp II – July 24-27
Dunn Baseball Academy
Join University of Alabama Birmingham Head Baseball Coach, Casey Dunn, and the UAB Baseball Coaching Staff as they host baseball camps to improve your skills. Events will take place at Jerry D. Young Memorial Field at the University of Alabama Birmingham in Birmingham, Alabama.
Address: Jerry D. Young Memorial Field: 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham
Website: dunnbaseballacademy.com
Ages: Grades K-12
Dates: Youth Camps: UAB-June 12-15 | Gardendale-June 26-29 | UAB-July 10-13 | Vestavia Hills-July 17-20; Middle School Camps: June 12-14 and July 10-12
Rock Climbing Summer Camps at High Point Climbing & Fitness
This camp will introduce kids to the sport of rock climbing. Enthusiastic coaches will support your athlete in learning the basics of climbing as they gain confidence in themselves.
Telephone: (205) 981-9190
Address: 4766 Highway 280, Birmingham
Email: jaid.webb@highpointclimbing.com
Website: highpointclimbing.com/birmingham
Ages: 5-14
Dates: Memorial Day week through the second full week of August
Rocking S Farm Riding Camps
Rocking S Farm offers camp for all kids ages 5 and older from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. each day.
Campers will have fun riding, grooming, feeding, tacking, cleaning stalls, playing games, crafts and meeting new friends.
Ages: 5 and up
Dates: June 5-9
Website: rockingsfarmriding.com/camps
Telephone: (205) 441-9490
Address: 4141 Highway 93 North, Helena
IJTA Summer Camp 2023
Whether you’re learning how to play this lifelong sport for the first time, or want to continue developing your skills, have some fun in the sun and on the court at Inverness Junior Tennis Academy this summer! All levels are welcome.
Telephone: (205) 991-8612
Address: Inverness Country Club
Email: Joey@diamondclubs.com
Website: invernessjuniortennisacademy. com (Sign Up Online under the “2023 Summer Tennis Camps” Tab)
Ages: 5-12
Dates: Camp 1: June 5-8; Camp 2: June 26-29; Camp 3: July 10-13; Camp 4: July 24-27
Mike Getman Soccer Camp
Over 30 years of conducting soccer camps in the Birmingham area. This camp offers programs for all ages and levels of ability. Camper-to-staff ratio approx. 7 to 1.
Telephone: (205) 216-3883
Email: info@mikegetmansoccercamp.com
Website: MikeGetmanSoccerCamp.com
Ages: 5 and up, Boys and Girls
Dates: June 5-9, June 12-16, June 19-23, July 10-14, July 24-28
Samford University’s Bucky McMillan Basketball Camps
The Bucky McMillan Basketball Camp’s goal is to see every camper improve fundamentals of the game: dribbling, passing, shooting, rebounding, and defense, while also learning the importance of sportsmanship and how to play as a team. Every camper will leave the gym with a greater love for the game of basketball.
Telephone: (205) 538-8493
Address: Pete Hanna Center, Samford University, 800 Lakeshore Dr., Homewood
Email: buckyballsu@gmail.com
Website: buckymcmillanbasketballcamp.com
205-502-4133
Ages: Boys, 5-14
Dates: Camp 1: May 30-June 2; Camp 2: June 12-15; Camp 3: June 26-29; Camp 4: July 17-20
Samford University Carley Kuhns Basketball Camps
These camps are an excellent opportunity for girls in the community to learn from Samford’s women’s basketball coaches and players. The goal is to offer a fun experience that will help campers learn and grow in their basketball skills.
Address: Pete Hanna Center, Samford University, 800 Lakeshore Dr., Homewood
Email: carleykuhnsbasketballcamps@gmail.com
Website: carleykuhnsbasketballcamps.com
Dates: June 19-22 (Fundamental Day Camp, Week 1, Grades 1-8); June 18-11 (Team Camp, Grades 7-12); June 25th (Elite Camp); July 31- Aug. 3 (Fundamental Day Camp, Week 2, Grades 1-8)
Samford University Tony David Baseball Camps (day and residential)
Ages: Grades K-12
Dates: July 10-22
Vestavia Hills Soccer Club
The VHSC will offers soccer camp opportunities all year. This summer, the club will offer camps for all levels of players, boys and girls.
Telephone: (205) 978-0182
Address: 1973 Merryvale Rd., Vestavia Hills
Email: info@vestaviasoccer.com
Website: vestaviasoccer.com/camps
Dates & Ages: Pre-Tryout Camp – May 8-10 (Ages 8-19); Half Day Camp 1 – June 12-16 (Ages 5-12); Half Day; Camp 2 – July 24-28 (Ages 5-12); Goal-Keeper/Striker Camp – July 28-30 (Ages 10-18)
Traditional Camps
Camp Briarwood Overnight Camps
Camp Briarwood is a ministry of Briarwood Presbyterian Church. Camp is held in Wetumpka at YMCA Camp Chandler. Each session offers activities including canoeing, sailing, skiing, riflery, archery, arts and crafts, horseback riding and a high ropes course.
Telephone: (205) 776-5237
Address: Briarwood Presbyterian Church, 2200 Briarwood Way, Birmingham
Email: Quest@briarwood.org
Website: campbriarwood.org
Ages: Rising Grades 3-10
Dates: June 26-July 1, June 28-July 1, July 10-15, July 17-22
Camp Juliette Low (Residential)
Through outdoor living, campers get to experience nature, gain self-confidence, and learn leadership skills. Campers live in platform tents and get to take part in a variety of activities, including archery, canoeing, horseback riding and rock climbing. Campers can register for Mini-Camp, a one-week session, a two-week session, or a mix.
Telephone: (770) 428-1062
Address: Cloudland, GA
Email: info@cjl.org
Website: cjl.org
Ages: Campers - 8-15; Counselors-in-Training – 16-17
Dates: June 4-July 30
Camp Merri-Mac (Residential)
Camp Merri-Mac is a girls’ Christian summer camp located high in the mountains of Western North Carolina, providing a summer of growth through friends and adventure.
Telephone: (828) 669-8766
Address: Black Mountain, NC
Email: mail@merri-mac.com
Website: merri-mac.com
Ages: Grades 1-11
Dates: June 5-August 10 (7 sessions)
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These age-appropriate baseball camps maximize the camp experience so campers enjoy the game and become better players. Sessions led by the Samford baseball staff, current and former Samford players, as well as other college players, college coaches and high school coaches.
Address: Samford University
Website: subaseballcamps.com
Ages: Grades K-12
Dates: Youth Camps (Grades K-7) – June 12-15, June 26-29, July 10-13 and July 17-20; Middle School Advanced Camp (Grades 6-8) –May 30-June 1; Elite Camp (Grades 9-12) – July 24-25
Samford University Volleyball Camps (day and residential)
Samford coaches, staff and players, will help campers train, compete and improve in individual skill development, offensive and defensive systems and knowledge of the game. Campers will get an edge on the competition and have fun with the Samford Volleyball team.
Address: Samford University
Website: subulldogvolleyballcamps.com
Camp Nakanawa (Residential)
This private summer camp for girls is located on the Cumberland Plateau in Crossville, Tennessee. It offers a wide variety of activities designed to develop skills, make lasting friendships and gain confidence.
Telephone: (931) 277-3711
Address: Crossville, TN
Email: campnak@campnakanawa.org
Website: campnakanawa.com
Ages: 8-17, girls
Dates: June 18 - July 29 (two- and four-week sessions)
Summer Camp Experiences at Sumatanga
Campers enjoy age-level activities that include swimming, hiking, creek studies, canoeing and archery. They can participate in spiritual formation through creative worship, intentional fellowship and small group discussion. Sumatanga offers Day Camp, fivenight Elementary Camp, Mid-High Camp and Senior High Camp experiences.
Telephone: (256)-538-9860
Address: 3616 Sumatanga Rd., Gallant
Email: summerdirector@sumatanga.org
Website: sumatanga.org
Ages: Rising 1st through 12th graders, rising
Dates: June 5th - July 28th
Summers At Southern (Residential)
Summers At Southern in Camp Hill, AL, is an overnight camp for boys in rising 6th-12th grades. Less than 2 hours southeast of Birmingham, Summers at Southern features whitewater rafting, aviation, firearms safety education, catfishing, paintball, and more!
Hosted by Southern Preparatory Academy.
Phone: (256) 307-7348 or (256) 790-9202
Address: 174 Ward Circle, Camp Hill, AL 36850
Email: admissions@southernprepacademy.org
Website: summersatsouthern.org
Grades: Rising 6th-12th (boys)
Dates: June 18-June 24; June 25-July 1; July 9-July 15; July 16-July 22 (week long sessions or bundle and save)
Camp Timberlake (Residential)
A residential boys’ Christian summer camp located in the mountains of Western North Carolina provides for a summer of growth through friends and adventure.
Telephone: (828) 669-8766
Address: Black Mountain, NC
Email: email@camptimberlake.com
Website: camptimberlake.com
Ages: 6-16
Dates: June 5-August 10
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Camp Walkabout at The Baylor School (Residential)
Walkabout summer campers will kayak, canoe and paddleboard through the Tennessee River Gorge, hike to remote waterfalls and swimming holes, rock climb on the world-renowned sandstone known as the Tennessee Wall, head underground to explore the vast network of local caves, sleep under the southern stars and experience exhilaration they can’t find anywhere else.
Telephone: (423) 757-2515
Address: Chattanooga, TN
Email: badams@baylorschool.org
Website: baylorschool.org
Ages: Ages 8-16
Dates: June 5-July 21 (three sessions)
Camp Winnataska (Residential)
For over 100 years, Camp Winnataska has been inspiring campers to become like “knights in the days of old.” With a reputation for Christian camping at its best, Winnataska beckons a new generation of campers to come take part in unique traditions, grow in their faith, cultivate friendships and experience new high-adventure programming.
Telephone: (205) 640-6741
Address: 260 Winnataska Dr., Pell City
Email: info@winnataska.org
Website: winnataska.org
Ages: K-9, completed
Dates: May 31-July 29 (8 sessions)
Camp Woodmont (Residential)
Camp Woodmont on Lookout Mtn. in northwest Georgia, is an overnight camp for boys and girls, ages 6 to 14. Just 2 hours north of Birmingham, Camp Woodmont features horseback riding, high-ropes/climbing, sports, dance, crafts, canoeing, archery, and more!
Telephone: (423) 472-6070
Address: Cloudland, GA
Entering 5K-3rd Grade
All Camps start June 5th and each lasts 1 week. 9a.m. – Noon.
All teachers are Certified Alabama Educators.
Complete summer camp descriptions, details and fees are available at aldridgegardens.com.
