Birmingham Summer Camps 2026<\/h2>\n
Summer is almost here and Birmingham is packed with incredible camp options for kids of every age and interest! From arts and theatre to STEM, sports, nature, music, and more \u2014 this is your complete guide to Birmingham summer camps for 2026. Bookmark this page, share it with your mom friends, and get those registrations in before spots fill up!<\/p>\n
2531 Rocky Ridge Road, Suite 125 | Birmingham | Register<\/a><\/p>\n Kids Movie Camp:<\/strong> June 1\u20135 Alabama\u2019s premiere on-camera acting academy is back with their biggest summer yet! Students audition, get cast, film an original short movie during the week, and premiere it at a red carpet event for friends and family. Every camper gets a speaking role. Acting Out Academy has set out to give kid actors the best and most well-rounded on-camera training \u2014 introducing them to top regional and national agents along the way.<\/p>\n 2726 First Ave South | Birmingham | 205.322.4300 | www.alabamaballet.org<\/p>\n Junior Intensive: Join Alabama Ballet for a Junior Ballet Intensive for dancers ages 9\u201312. Students will take age-appropriate ballet classes, learn modern dance and jazz technique, and take character and\/or theatre dance classes. All students will study dance history and prepare for an end-of-session performance for family and friends.<\/p>\n JUNE 22 \u2013 JULY 10, 2026<\/p>\n Tutus and Tiaras: For one week, four hours a day, children ages 4\u20138 will take age-appropriate ballet and tap classes, create ballet-oriented crafts, and learn how ballet dancers tell stories through pantomime. At the end of the week, parents are invited to observe as the children perform. Multiple sessions available \u2014 $250 weekly.<\/p>\n JULY 6 \u2013 JULY 10, 2026 | JULY 13 \u2013 JULY 17, 2026<\/p>\n 3530 Lorna Road | Hoover | 205.682.8019 | Website<\/a><\/p>\n June will be a full month of excitement, entertainment, and education at Aldridge Gardens. Camps are available for boys and girls entering kindergarten through 3rd grade. Whether your little campers like American Girl Dolls, Art, or S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math), there is something they are sure to enjoy.<\/p>\n 1006 19th Street South | Birmingham | 205.975.4769 | Website<\/a><\/p>\n Multiple sessions June \u2013 August | Ages 6\u201318<\/p>\n ArtPlay presents award-winning visual arts camps and musical theatre camps. ArtPlay\u2019s Musical Theatre Camps provide an opportunity for kids to be part of a full production. Held at the Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center, children get a chance to learn all the ins and outs of the world of musical theatre while developing a character and rehearsing for a full staged musical production at the end of camp.<\/p>\n 194 Main Street | Trussville | Website<\/a><\/p>\n Ages 5\u201312 | June and July<\/p>\n Sculptures, dollhouses and out of this world fun! Perfect for creative kids who love hands-on artsy fun.<\/p>\n Hwy 280 | Trussville\u00a0 & 280 Locations<\/p>\n Trussville Summer sessions day and evening option available |\u00a0 Ages 2\u201319 | Website<\/a> For ages 2\u201319! Two convenient locations in Inverness and Trussville. Whether your dancer is just starting out or has years of experience, Birmingham Academy of Dance has a class or camp for every level and style.<\/p>\n 2612 Lane Park Road | Birmingham | 205.414.3950 | Website<\/a><\/p>\n Multiple camp options May \u2013 July | Ages 4 \u2013 6th Grade<\/p>\n Programs are designed to actively promote your child\u2019s natural sense of creativity and discovery with fun learning experiences in the unmatched setting of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Spring is absolutely peak season here \u2014 imagine learning in one of the most beautiful spots in Birmingham!<\/p>\n Altamont School | 4801 Altamont Rd | Birmingham | 205.458.8181 | Website<\/a><\/p>\n Camp Dates: June and July | Ages 4\u201318<\/p>\n One of the nation\u2019s oldest and largest professional theatre companies for young audiences, Birmingham Children\u2019s Theatre produces high-quality, professional theatrical entertainment and curriculum-relevant arts education experiences for children and families. A Birmingham classic that has been shaping young performers for generations.<\/p>\n 1581 Montgomery Highway, Suite 109 | Birmingham | 205.823.4448 | Register<\/a><\/p>\n Camps run June \u2013 July | Ages 5+<\/p>\n Summer Camps introduce students to the basics of fencing \u2014 a unique sport that is gaining popularity with kids and families! Each session is limited to 16 campers so your child gets personalized attention and instruction. A one-of-a-kind Birmingham camp experience your kids will not find anywhere else.<\/p>\n 2000 Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd | Birmingham | 205.254.2565 | Register<\/a><\/p>\n June 1st \u2013 July 31st| Grades 1st\u201312th<\/p>\n Education is fundamental to the mission of the Birmingham Museum of Art. The BMA brings back their enriching summer art camp series to nurture the youth in our area and encourage creativity, exploration, innovation, and imagination. Pottery, printmaking, figure drawing, yoga & mindfulness, and portfolio prep camps. Camp hours are 9am\u20133pm with after care available until 5:30pm.<\/p>\n 2630 Cahaba Road | Birmingham | 205.879.0409 | Register<\/a><\/p>\n Registration NOW OPEN | Zoo Camps Ages 5\u201312 | Conservation & Careers program ages 13\u201315 Zoo Camps at the Birmingham Zoo are educational and encourage active learning through games, age-appropriate hands-on science, animal encounters, and nature play! Rich in STEM-based explorations, these camps engage the natural curiosity of a child and allow ample opportunity to practice critical emerging science skills. Member discounts available and scholarships are offered for those who qualify. Learning has never been so WILD!<\/p>\n 500 Caldwell Mill Trace | Birmingham | 205.981.2720 | Register<\/a><\/p>\n Multiple camps running June 2nd \u2013 August 1st | Ages 3\u201312<\/p>\n Daily themes, fantastic staff, creative crafts, circus arts, and plenty of gymnastics! Camp Fliptastic is the perfect high-energy summer experience for kids who love to move. Multiple session options available throughout the summer so you can find a week that works for your schedule.<\/p>\n 200 19th St N | Birmingham | 205.714.8300 | Register<\/a><\/p>\n Camps June \u2013 August | Ages 4K \u2013 7th Grade | Full and Half Day Camps<\/p>\n Bring your curiosity and sense of wonder for hands-on, minds-on, science and fun this summer! Summer camps offer further inquiry into science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) topics for children ages 4 to 13. Campers can learn about the deep oceans, journey into outer space, build robots, or spend time with McWane animals. Before and after care available. Registration is open \u2014 some sessions may already be filling so don\u2019t wait!<\/p>\n 1116 26th Street S | Birmingham | 205.251.1228 | Register<\/a><\/p>\n Session 1: June 1 \u2013 5, 2026 & Session 2: June 8 \u2013 12, 2026<\/p>\n Summer theatre intensive designed to give children the opportunity to explore all aspects of working in live theatre. Acting, singing, dancing, stage makeup, improv, stage combat and more! Camp VST is perfect for your performer who wants a deep dive into all things theatre in a professional setting.<\/p>\n 1715 27th Court South | Homewood | 205.870.0073 | Register<\/a><\/p>\n Camps June and \u2013 July\u00a0 |4K \u2013 12th Grade<\/p>\n Register now for summer camps and weekly classes! Offering unique half-day camp experiences for rising 4K through 12th grade and weekly classes for ages 12 months to adult. For 50 years, The Dance Foundation has been bringing the joy of dance to students of all ages throughout the Greater Birmingham area. A beloved Birmingham institution that your dancers will love.<\/p>\n 1909 Oxmoor Road | Homewood | 205.868.4346 | Register<\/a><\/p>\n July and August | Grades 2nd and up | 9am\u20131pm<\/p>\n Five weekly sessions of camp running Monday to Friday from 9am to 1pm. Perfect for kids going into 2nd grade and older with space for just 12 campers per week \u2014 so register early! Each day campers will explore their artistic side as they paint ceramics, mold pottery on a pottery wheel, and craft hand-built clay projects. They will also get hands-on experience with glass fusing, tie-dye, and other exciting creative projects. Send a lunch and a snack daily.<\/p>\n Various Locations around Birmingham | Register<\/a><\/p>\n June and July<\/p>\n Hands-on field biology along with science experiments and outdoor lessons in nature \u2014 learning so fun they will never know it is educational! Live animal shows, exploring in creek beds, exploring the woods, digging under rocks for decomposers, and Roly Poly races. If you have a kid who loves getting dirty and learning about nature, this is THE camp for them.<\/p>\n Levite Jewish Community Center | Birmingham | Register<\/a><\/p>\n June 9\u201313 | 9am\u201312pm | Rising 3rd\u20135th Grade Girls<\/p>\n Camp GOTR is a half-day camp designed for rising 3rd\u20135th grade girls. The curriculum combines the best of Girls on the Run\u2019s empowering lessons led by trained coaches with the fun of camp \u2014 physical activities, games, arts and crafts, and storytelling. Camp GOTR aims to build self-confidence, foster friendships, and teach valuable life skills in a supportive, inclusive environment.<\/p>\n Hoover | Register<\/a><\/p>\n Jump Start Clinics run June through August | Ages 4 months\u201312 years<\/p>\n Goldfish Swim School Hoover provides swim instruction to children ages 4 months to 12 years old in a unique setting with highly trained instructors, small class sizes (max 4:1 student to teacher ratio), shiver-free 90-degree pools, and a state-of-the-art water purification system. Jump Start Clinics are four consecutive days of 30-minute swim lessons \u2014 students make a month\u2019s worth of progress in just one week!<\/p>\n 300 Snow Drive | Birmingham | Register<\/a><\/p>\n June 1 \u2013 July 31st | Multiple sessions | Ages 6-12<\/p>\n Camp is from 9AM\u20134PM each day. Activities include animal interaction, presentations by guest speakers, crafts, games, and more. Campers will learn about shelter animals, Alabama wildlife, reptiles, animal behavior and body language, homes and habitats, and how conservation, shelters, and rescues work! Critter Camp is a perfect option for children who love animals and is offered to students who have completed kindergarten through sixth grade.<\/p>\n 4901 Old Leeds Road | Birmingham | 205.956.9731 | Register<\/a><\/p>\n Ages 4K\u201311th grade<\/p>\n Art, sports, science and more! Highlands Summer Camp offers challenging activities, talented teachers, and the great variety of camps you have come to expect from Highlands School. A trusted Birmingham option for families across the metro area.<\/p>\n 4766 Hwy 280 | Birmingham | 205.981.9190 | Register<\/a><\/p>\n Sessions begin the week of May 25th and run through the week of August 3rd | Morning and Afternoon sessions<\/p>\n High Point camps teach kids ages 5\u201314 all about rock climbing. Enthusiastic instructors teach climbing skills and equipment usage and facilitate warm-up and team building games to keep your young athlete engaged, moving, and having fun! One of the most unique summer camp experiences in Birmingham \u2014 your kids will be talking about this one all year.<\/p>\n 100 Ben Chapman Dr | Hoover | 205.739.7364 | www.hoovermetcomplex.com<\/p>\n June and July<\/p>\n Build the foundation for physical skills and teamwork with sports including basketball, flag football, soccer, and volleyball. The Hoover Met Complex offers a top-notch facility and experienced coaches to help your young athlete develop skills and a love for the game this summer.<\/p>\n 3960 Montclair Rd | Birmingham | 205.879.0411 | Register<\/a><\/p>\n May26th \u2013 August 7th | Rising 1st \u2013 7th Graders | Register now \u2014 sessions fill quickly!<\/p>\n Camp LJCC is open for rising 1st through 7th graders and includes everything from outdoor activities to singing and dancing so your child is sure to have a great time. Day camps are offered each week along with sports and specialty camp options to fit any interest. Camp weeks are a la carte so you can sign up for one, two, or the entire summer!<\/p>\n Bluff Park | Cahaba Heights | Greystone | Mountain Brook | Register<\/a><\/p>\n Ages 3\u201318 | June 1st \u2013 July 31st<\/p>\n Whether you are introducing your little one to music for the first time or looking for opportunities for your rockstar teenager to connect with other serious musicians, Mason Music has a summer camp for you. From themed preschool music camps to Rock Band Camps, they have unique offerings that are education-focused to keep your kids doing something productive when school is out. Guitar, piano, voice, drums, and violin lessons for all ages across multiple convenient Birmingham-area locations.<\/p>\n 2805 Montessori Way, Homewood | Register<\/a><\/p>\n May 26th \u2013 August 7th<\/p>\n One convenient Homewood location. Same expert teachers. Consistent schedule. Book only the weeks you need<\/p>\n Extended care available<\/p>\n City Walk BHAM, located in the \u201cPink Block\u201d across from Uptown | Register<\/a><\/p>\n Starting June 1st | Ages 10 \u2013 14<\/p>\n City Walk Summer Pickleball Camp (ages 10-14) teaches real skills, smart strategy, and match play, whether your child is brand new or already loves the game.<\/p>\n Skill-based groups 1600 3rd Ave South | Birmingham | Register<\/a><\/p>\n May 26th \u2013 July 31st | Ages 4\u201318 | Financial aid available!<\/p>\n Red Mountain Theatre camps are specifically tailored for all skill levels and welcome to all interested students ages 4 and up. Classes inspire an interest in the arts while teaching students performance skills (acting, dancing, singing) and life skills (creativity, collaboration, and confidence). Multiple locations available including Downtown Birmingham, Alabaster, and Chelsea. Financial aid is available for those who qualify \u2014 don\u2019t let cost be a barrier! Most camps culminate in a performance for family and friends.<\/p>\n 1939 South Lakeshore Dr | Birmingham | 205.726.2739 | Register<\/a><\/p>\n Multiple camp dates available: June 1st \u2013 July 24th<\/p>\n Art and music camps available on the beautiful Samford University campus. A wonderful opportunity for kids to explore the arts in a collegiate setting with experienced instructors. Check the website for specific camp options, dates, and registration.<\/p>\n 1939 South Lakeshore Drive | Birmingham | Register<\/a><\/p>\n Camp dates: June 8th \u2013 July 25th<\/p>\n Designed to develop young players\u2019 technical skills through a series of fun yet challenging activities. Bulldog Soccer Camps are led by Samford University\u2019s coaching staff and give your young athlete the opportunity to train and develop their game on a beautiful university campus.<\/p>\n Legion Field, 400 Graymont Ave W, Birmingham, AL 35204 | Register<\/a> Who Can Attend:<\/p>\n Flag Football: Grades 5-12 Join the UFL Head Coaches, Training Staff & Players for a special opportunity to train with the pros when you register for the upcoming UFL Flag and Football Camps, presented by NOBULL. Participants will get to choose between Flag and Football sessions and receive a free NOBULL camp t-shirt.<\/p>\n 106 David Green Rd, Ste A | Pelham | Register<\/a><\/p>\n Camps available for Pre-K and up | June 3rd \u2013 July 30th<\/p>\n Camps range from intro to music to arts and crafts for Pre-K and up. Stick and Strum is a fun, beginner-friendly option for your youngest musicians who are just starting to explore the world of music and creativity.<\/p>\n 2856 18th Street South. Homewood | Register<\/a><\/p>\n 2 sessions per day. Kids ages 8 \u2013 11 years old will come in the mornings from 9 until 12 noon. Kids ages 12 \u2013 15 will come in the afternoons from 1 until 4 pm.<\/p>\n Kids ages 8\u201311 will come in the mornings from 9am until noon for a week of creative, hands-on art instruction. Thomas Andrew\u2019s summer camps are a wonderful option for young artists who want to grow their skills in a fun and encouraging environment. Weekly sessions throughout June and July make it easy to fit into your summer schedule.<\/p>\n Gorrie Hall | 902 14th Street South | Birmingham, AL 35294-4440 | Register<\/a><\/p>\n The UAB School of Engineering will host a variety of summer camps in 2026.<\/p>\n The camps, which range from two to four days in length, cover a variety of engineering disciplines, but they all will emphasize hands-on experience to develop fundamental engineering skills.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/birminghammommy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/3.png\")
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<\/a><\/p>\nActing Out Academy<\/h3>\n
Teen Movie Camp:<\/strong> July 6\u201310<\/p>\nAlabama Ballet<\/h3>\n
Aldridge Gardens<\/h3>\n
ArtPlay at Alys Stephens Center<\/h3>\n
Artsy Studio<\/h3>\n
Birmingham Academy of Dance<\/h3>\n
280 Summer sessions day and evening options available | Ages 2-19 | Website<\/a><\/p>\nBirmingham Botanical Gardens<\/h3>\n
Birmingham Children\u2019s Theatre<\/h3>\n
Birmingham Fencing Club<\/h3>\n
Birmingham Museum of Art<\/h3>\n
Birmingham Zoo Camp<\/h3>\n
May \u2013 July<\/p>\nCamp Fliptastic at Head Over Heels Gymnastics<\/h3>\n
Camp McWane at McWane Science Center<\/h3>\n
Camp VST at Virginia Samford Theatre<\/h3>\n
The Dance Foundation<\/h3>\n
Do It Yourself Crafts<\/h3>\n
Fresh Air Family \u2014 Gross Out Camps<\/h3>\n
Girls on the Run \u2014 Camp GOTR<\/h3>\n
Goldfish Swim School \u2014 Jump Start Clinics<\/h3>\n
Greater Birmingham Humane Society \u2014 Critter Camp<\/h3>\n
Highlands School Summer Camp<\/h3>\n
High Point Climbing and Fitness<\/h3>\n
Hoover Met Complex Summer Sports Camps<\/h3>\n
LJCC Camp<\/h3>\n
Mason Music Summer Camps<\/h3>\n
MOXI Summer Camps<\/h3>\n
Pickleball Camp at Citywalk<\/h3>\n
Coaching + match play
Camp performance t-shirt
Pizza Day + Cupcake Tuesday<\/p>\nRed Mountain Theatre Summer Camps<\/h3>\n
Samford University \u2014 Academy of the Arts<\/h3>\n
Samford University \u2014 Bulldog Soccer Camps<\/h3>\n
Stallions Football Camp<\/h3>\n
Jun 30, 2026, 3:00 PM \u2013 8:00 PM<\/p>\n
Tackle Football: Grades 7-12<\/p>\nStick and Strum<\/h3>\n
Thomas Andrew Art Summer Camp<\/h3>\n
UAB Engineering Summer Camp<\/h3>\n
YMCA<\/h3>\n