Alright, Moms! Spring Break is coming and Birmingham has some great camps happening. Lots to choose
from no matter what your tiny humans are interested in!
McWane Science Center –
Daily, March 18th – 22nd
Camps Include:
- 1st rate hands on educational programming
- ½ day or all day options
- Mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks
- Lunch
- Before Care for morning sessions 8:00am – 9:00am*
- After Care for afternoon sessions 5:00pm – 5:30pm (only for afternoon camps)*
*Late pick-ups will be charged a fee of $5 for every five minutes your camper(s) stays after pick up time. Pick up required by 1:30 for morning camps and 5:30 for afternoon camps
COST:
Full Day
(Morning & Afternoon Sessions):
Members $60, Non-Members $80
Half Day
(Morning OR Afternoon Sessions):
Members $30, Non-Members $40
Reservations:
Reservations Required. Full Payment required at time of registration. Registration Now Open
Click here for a full schedule
Acting Out Academy – Movie Camp
Acting Out Academy teams up with actress and prestigious kid’s acting coach Darcy Martin for a week of film making magic. The camp is one week from 9:30am – 3:00pm (with early and late pick up available.) During the week we will write, cast, and film a short film that will be premiered in a red carpet event on Friday at a REAL movie theater and all our stars will have their own DVD of the film to keep.
March 18th – 22nd and March 25th – 29th
Register HERE
Do It Yourself Crafts
Each class is at 1 in the afternoon, should last about 2 hours, and is a drop-off camp for anyone who is in Kindergarten or older. Classes are $30 with a $5 discounts for siblings or multiple day sign-ups ($30 for first, $25 each additional).
Monday: Monster Plate and Mug; Paint a fun mug and matching plate that is super fun
Tuesday: Clay crosses; Start with clay and make three crosses, using texture and color to decorate
Wednesday: Peace, Love and Glass Fusing! Make a peace sign, a heart and your first initial out of glass – totally groovy!
Thursday: Easter Egg Decorating; Ceramic Eggs will last forever! We’ll decorate six eggs using six different techniques. So much fun!
Friday:“Caps” Bowl; Make a fun bowl perfect for popcorn or another treat using caps to decorate. Kids love this project!To register for any of these classes, call DIYC at 205-868-4346
Birmingham Zoo –
Full-day camps are available for 4K through 5th grade students!
While attending School Break Camps, campers can experience:
- Train and/or Carousel Ride (as weather permits)
- Crafts and Activities
- Behind-the-Scenes Tours
- Mid-morning and Mid-afternoon Snacks
- Live Animal Demonstrations
- Animal Artifacts (Biofacts)
Click here to register.
Villager Yoga –
Spring Break Mini Camps
Yoga camps allow kids to find their inner and outer strength, while being creative and expressing themselves. Group exercises and games teach considerate peer interaction and leadership skills in a non-competitive environment. Children will find a calm mind and body and learn self-soothing techniques through mindfulness activities and relaxation. Ages 5-12
Tuesday, March 19, 9:00 – 1:00 pm |Strength and Balance
Wednesday, March 20, 9.00 – 1:00 pm | Calm and Centered
$65 for single day
$115 for both days
Healthy Snack included
Register HERE
Ruffner Mountain Nature Center –
Every day will be filled with activities, art projects, games, and outdoor adventure. K – 5th grade.
Each day of camp is from 9 AM – 3 PM.
$40/day (non-member) $30/day (member).
Extended care is available from 7:30 AM – 9 AM ($5/day) and 3 PM – 5:30 PM ($5/day)
Sign your child up for one day or multiple days. All camps include two snacks. Reserve your spot(s) here. After reserving your spot(s), please fill out a registration packet and fax, email, mail in, or bring with you on the first day of camp. After you have reserved your place, you will receive an email confirmation and more details.
Spring Break Camp Day Themes:
March 18 and 27th: Dirt Diggin’
March 19th and 26th: Art and Nature
March 20th: Leap into Spring
March 21st and 28th: Wetland Wonders
March 22nd: Geology Rocks
Birmingham Children’s Theater –
During the Spring Break Intensive, your child will be immersed in theatre for one-week of learning with BCT’s team of experienced professionals and instructors. With a focus on acting, dancing and puppetry, the Spring Break Intensive provides a well-rounded curriculum and builds upon the skills taught during the Fall Workshops Series. Maximum 16 students per class. No audition required.
Meets: Monday-Friday, March 18-22, 2013, in BCT’s BJCC performance spaces.
| Class Level | Age | Meeting Time | Tuition |
| Little Ones | Current PreK & K | 9:30-12:30am | $200 |
| Primary | 1st & 2nd Graders | 1:00-4:00pm | $200 |
| Ensemble | 3rd & 4th Graders | 9:30am-4:00pm | $250 |
| Supporting | 5th & 6th Graders | 9:30am-4:00pm | $250 |
| Principals | 7th & 8th Graders | 9:30am-4:00pm | $250 |
Registration Deadline: Monday, March 4, 2013
To Register: For Single Enrollment: Click the enroll button next to the appropriate session. Tutition discounts are available when enrolling multiple students in one session. Please call or E-mail Stephen Pierce at 205-458-8185 to receive tuition discount.
If you think spring got here fast, then you don’t want to hear that summer is just around the corner! Watch for our Summer Camp guide coming soon!!
