Birmingham Summer Camps 2026
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 — 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!
Acting Out Academy
2531 Rocky Ridge Road, Suite 125 | Birmingham | Register
Kids Movie Camp: June 1–5
Teen Movie Camp: July 6–10
Alabama’s 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 — introducing them to top regional and national agents along the way.
Alabama Ballet
2726 First Ave South | Birmingham | 205.322.4300 | www.alabamaballet.org
Junior Intensive: Join Alabama Ballet for a Junior Ballet Intensive for dancers ages 9–12. 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.
JUNE 22 – JULY 10, 2026
Tutus and Tiaras: For one week, four hours a day, children ages 4–8 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 — $250 weekly.
JULY 6 – JULY 10, 2026 | JULY 13 – JULY 17, 2026
Aldridge Gardens
3530 Lorna Road | Hoover | 205.682.8019 | Website
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.
ArtPlay at Alys Stephens Center
1006 19th Street South | Birmingham | 205.975.4769 | Website
Multiple sessions June – August | Ages 6–18
ArtPlay presents award-winning visual arts camps and musical theatre camps. ArtPlay’s 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.
Artsy Studio
194 Main Street | Trussville | Website
Ages 5–12 | June and July
Sculptures, dollhouses and out of this world fun! Perfect for creative kids who love hands-on artsy fun.
Birmingham Academy of Dance
Hwy 280 | Trussville & 280 Locations
Trussville Summer sessions day and evening option available | Ages 2–19 | Website
280 Summer sessions day and evening options available | Ages 2-19 | Website
For ages 2–19! 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.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
2612 Lane Park Road | Birmingham | 205.414.3950 | Website
Multiple camp options May – July | Ages 4 – 6th Grade
Programs are designed to actively promote your child’s natural sense of creativity and discovery with fun learning experiences in the unmatched setting of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Spring is absolutely peak season here — imagine learning in one of the most beautiful spots in Birmingham!
Birmingham Children’s Theatre
Altamont School | 4801 Altamont Rd | Birmingham | 205.458.8181 | Website
Camp Dates: June and July | Ages 4–18
One of the nation’s oldest and largest professional theatre companies for young audiences, Birmingham Children’s 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.
Birmingham Fencing Club
1581 Montgomery Highway, Suite 109 | Birmingham | 205.823.4448 | Register
Camps run June – July | Ages 5+
Summer Camps introduce students to the basics of fencing — 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.
Birmingham Museum of Art
2000 Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd | Birmingham | 205.254.2565 | Register
June 1st – July 31st| Grades 1st–12th
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–3pm with after care available until 5:30pm.
Birmingham Zoo Camp
2630 Cahaba Road | Birmingham | 205.879.0409 | Register
Registration NOW OPEN | Zoo Camps Ages 5–12 | Conservation & Careers program ages 13–15
May – July
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!
Camp Fliptastic at Head Over Heels Gymnastics
500 Caldwell Mill Trace | Birmingham | 205.981.2720 | Register
Multiple camps running June 2nd – August 1st | Ages 3–12
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.
Camp McWane at McWane Science Center
200 19th St N | Birmingham | 205.714.8300 | Register
Camps June – August | Ages 4K – 7th Grade | Full and Half Day Camps
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 — some sessions may already be filling so don’t wait!
Camp VST at Virginia Samford Theatre
1116 26th Street S | Birmingham | 205.251.1228 | Register
Session 1: June 1 – 5, 2026 & Session 2: June 8 – 12, 2026
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.
The Dance Foundation
1715 27th Court South | Homewood | 205.870.0073 | Register
Camps June and – July |4K – 12th Grade
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.
Do It Yourself Crafts
1909 Oxmoor Road | Homewood | 205.868.4346 | Register
July and August | Grades 2nd and up | 9am–1pm
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 — 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.
Fresh Air Family — Gross Out Camps
Various Locations around Birmingham | Register
June and July
Hands-on field biology along with science experiments and outdoor lessons in nature — 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.
Girls on the Run — Camp GOTR
Levite Jewish Community Center | Birmingham | Register
June 9–13 | 9am–12pm | Rising 3rd–5th Grade Girls
Camp GOTR is a half-day camp designed for rising 3rd–5th grade girls. The curriculum combines the best of Girls on the Run’s empowering lessons led by trained coaches with the fun of camp — 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.
Goldfish Swim School — Jump Start Clinics
Hoover | Register
Jump Start Clinics run June through August | Ages 4 months–12 years
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 — students make a month’s worth of progress in just one week!
Greater Birmingham Humane Society — Critter Camp
300 Snow Drive | Birmingham | Register
June 1 – July 31st | Multiple sessions | Ages 6-12
Camp is from 9AM–4PM 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.
Highlands School Summer Camp
4901 Old Leeds Road | Birmingham | 205.956.9731 | Register
Ages 4K–11th grade
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.
High Point Climbing and Fitness
4766 Hwy 280 | Birmingham | 205.981.9190 | Register
Sessions begin the week of May 25th and run through the week of August 3rd | Morning and Afternoon sessions
High Point camps teach kids ages 5–14 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 — your kids will be talking about this one all year.
Hoover Met Complex Summer Sports Camps
100 Ben Chapman Dr | Hoover | 205.739.7364 | www.hoovermetcomplex.com
June and July
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.
LJCC Camp
3960 Montclair Rd | Birmingham | 205.879.0411 | Register
May26th – August 7th | Rising 1st – 7th Graders | Register now — sessions fill quickly!
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!
Mason Music Summer Camps
Bluff Park | Cahaba Heights | Greystone | Mountain Brook | Register
Ages 3–18 | June 1st – July 31st
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.
MOXI Summer Camps
2805 Montessori Way, Homewood | Register
May 26th – August 7th
Pickleball Camp at Citywalk
City Walk BHAM, located in the “Pink Block” across from Uptown | Register
Starting June 1st | Ages 10 – 14
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.
Skill-based groups
Coaching + match play
Camp performance t-shirt
Pizza Day + Cupcake Tuesday
Red Mountain Theatre Summer Camps
1600 3rd Ave South | Birmingham | Register
May 26th – July 31st | Ages 4–18 | Financial aid available!
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 — don’t let cost be a barrier! Most camps culminate in a performance for family and friends.
Samford University — Academy of the Arts
1939 South Lakeshore Dr | Birmingham | 205.726.2739 | Register
Multiple camp dates available: June 1st – July 24th
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.
Samford University — Bulldog Soccer Camps
1939 South Lakeshore Drive | Birmingham | Register
Camp dates: June 8th – July 25th
Designed to develop young players’ technical skills through a series of fun yet challenging activities. Bulldog Soccer Camps are led by Samford University’s coaching staff and give your young athlete the opportunity to train and develop their game on a beautiful university campus.
Stick and Strum
106 David Green Rd, Ste A | Pelham | Register
Camps available for Pre-K and up | June 3rd – July 30th
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.
Thomas Andrew Art Summer Camp
2856 18th Street South. Homewood | Register
2 sessions per day. Kids ages 8 – 11 years old will come in the mornings from 9 until 12 noon. Kids ages 12 – 15 will come in the afternoons from 1 until 4 pm.
Kids ages 8–11 will come in the mornings from 9am until noon for a week of creative, hands-on art instruction. Thomas Andrew’s 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.
YMCA
Multiple locations across Jefferson and Shelby Counties | Register
Dates vary by location | Rising 1st – 8th Grade | Register now — sessions fill fast!
It is going to be a summer to remember at Y Day Camps! YMCA Day Camp welcomes rising 1st through 8th graders at locations across Jefferson and Shelby Counties. They believe in inclusivity and diversity, ensuring every child finds their place under the sun. Incredible activities including STEM-based projects, swimming, outdoor adventures, sports, games, and arts and crafts ensure that every day is a new journey of discovery and fun.
