Moms Night Out! Shopping Event with Fab'rik Homewood

Posted on Monday, May 4, 2015 by Angie

As we all know, May is the month to celebrate Moms, it also happens to be BirminghamMommy.com’s Birthday Month and we’re going to throw a party!

We’ve teamed up with our friends over at Fab’rik, an amazing Women’s Boutique in Homewood. They have clothes, shoes, super cute accessories and will be offering you a 20% discount during our event!

Now would be a great time to drop a hint to the husband and children that a Fab’rik gift card would make the perfect present for Mother’s Day, then you can double up and take advantage of our discounted shopping!

We’ll have food provided by Urban Cookhouse, Chicken Salad Chick and yummy dessert from Pastry Arts.

Join us for Discounted Shopping, Food, Wine and of course some BirminghamMommy Swag for the first 50 shoppers!

Tuesday, May 12th
6pm – 8pm

Summer Camp Spotlight: Acting Out Academy

Posted on Monday, May 4, 2015 by Angie

Do you have a child that has a flare for the dramatic? A child with an amazing imagination? Then you’ll want to check out all of the great things happening with Acting Our Academy. Give them a place to channel their creativity and sign up for one of these great Movie Camps happening this summer!

What is Movie Camp? Only the coolest camp in the South! Where kids will star in a film while working with Acting Out’s coaches to perfect their craft! At the end of the week, they will debut the film at a red carpet premiere at a local theater for friends and family! Their movies have even made it into film festivals!

CAMP DETAILS:
When: July 20th-25th and August 3rd-7th (please note the June 1st-5th session is SOLD OUT)
Where: TBD but in the Vestavia/ Birmingham Area
Times: 9:30-3:00 Monday through Friday
Cost: $325

They are doing 3 movies this summer and as always it is first come, first served. To register your child, please fill out the information below. You will receive confirmation shortly and more specific camp info the closer we get to camp time. If you have any questions, please call Meg at 205-440-2699 or email her at meg@actingoutacademy.com or click here to register, only a few spots left!

Birmingham Events Calendar: May 3rd – May 10th

Posted on Sunday, May 3, 2015 by Angie

It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!

Looks like some beautiful days are in our future! Get out and enjoy as much of them as you can! Barons are home Sunday and Monday, the Mindbender Mansion is ending at the McWane Science Center and next weekend, Moms can enjoy free admission to the Birmingham Zoo.

Have a great week, everyone!

Sunday May 3rd:

Mindbender Mansion – McWane Science Center
Last day to check out this exhibit! Don’t miss it!

Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
The Barons are looking to build on a record-setting two-year span at Regions Field that saw them welcome over 800,000 fans to downtown Birmingham while being named the 2013 Ballpark of the Year by Baseballparks.com.
vs. Tennessee
3:00pm

Oak Mountain State Fair – Oak Mountain Amphitheater
Live music, petting zoos, all-ages carnival rides, and deep-fried Oreos celebrate the spring season
Visit one of the largest Collection of exotic animals In North America. These animals Love to eat and you can hand feed them all. Enjoy some of the worlds Greatest fair food traditions such as Roasted Corn. Something Everyone loves!
$8 Admission – $5 Parking
12pm – close

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Monday May 4th:

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Tuesday May 5th:

Free Lego Mini Build – Riverchase Galleria
LEGO^® Koala: Beginning at 5:00 pm until supplies last.

Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us for a special Mother’s Day Storytime and read about becoming an expert grandma sitter in How to Babysit a Grandma by Jean Reagan, followed by Mom School by Rebecca Van Slyke, a delightful story about a little girl who imagines where her mom picked
11am

Wee Ones Storytime – Homewood Public Library
Join us on Tuesday mornings for a unique new Storytime specifically tailored to your one year old!
9:30a and 10:30a

Family Tours, Flights of Fancy– Birmingham Museum of Art
FREE // Meet in the Main Lobby
Join the Museum educators to explore the galleries in a fun, interactive experience! Discover Bart the Art Bat’s favorite artworks during these FREE, drop-in tours. After your tour, visit Bart’s ArtVenture to make an art project inspired by what you saw. What will you discover?

Flights of Fancy: Discover fantastical creatures in the exhibition, Between Fantasy and Reality: Frank Fleming, and look for whimsy in the Museum collection!
10:30am

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Wednesday May 6th:

Family Story Time with Mr Mac – North Shelby Library
Storyteller Extraordinaire – Come join Mr Mac and his musical storytime complete with puppets! All Ages, no registration required.
10:45am

Wiggleworm Wednesdays– Homewood Public Library
Storytime for all ages! Join us for music, puppets, dancing, and so much more in Storytime with Ms. Mandy. Look in the round auditorium every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for your Storytime pals!
Large groups, we appreciate your call to 205-332-6619 to ensure adequate space.
10:30am

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Thursday May 7th:

May Playday – Homewood Public Library
We’ll provide the stations, and you provide the imagination for a fun morning of play with your child in the Round Auditorium.
10am

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Friday May 8th:

The Monogram Event – The Outlet Shops of Grand River
REWARD YOURSELF WITH A COMPLIMENTARY MONOGRAM!

Simply spend;
$75 at Tommy Hilfiger, or
$75 at J.Crew Factory, or
$50 at VF Outlet, or
$50 at Talbots Outlet*

Monogrammers will be at the center for demonstrations and consult from 12p-6p

Select colors & fonts available for complimentary monograms.
Orders are fulfilled off-site & returned within 7-10 business days.*

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Saturday May 9th:

Mother’s Day Craft – Oak Mountain State Park
Moms are special, want to make a special gift for her? Come out to the B-side Pavilion in the Campground to make a Mother’s
Day Craft.
2pm

Bart’s Art Cart – Play with Clay
This drop-in art program for kids and families features a different theme from our galleries and art activity each month. Stop by to make art with Bart!

Play with Clay: Create a sculpture in the whimsical manner of Frank Fleming! Use self-hardening clay to create an animal, a make-believe figure, or whatever comes to mind!
11am

Free Admission for Moms – Birmingham Zoo
In recognition of Mother’s Day, all mothers will get in FREE to the Birmingham Zoo with the purchase of a full-price child’s admission ticket!* All guests can feed the lorikeets in the new Schaeffer Eye Center Lorikeet Aviary**, take a ride on the new Wild Slide**, see a new Schaeffer Eye Center Wildlife Show, glide through Alabama Wilds on the Jane H. Brock Soaring Safari Zipline Adventure** and more. Take a spin on the carousel**, feed the giraffes at the Kiwanis Giraffe Encounter**, check out the four African bull elephants at Trails of Africa, ride on a camel** and so much more. Mother’s Day is the perfect time to support and pay tribute to orangutan mothers missing around the world. Create memories that will last a lifetime, and support this important cause by visiting the Birmingham Zoo this Mother’s Day weekend. For more information on orangutan conservation, please click here.
**Additional cost.

The Monogram Event – The Outlet Shops of Grand River
REWARD YOURSELF WITH A COMPLIMENTARY MONOGRAM!

Simply spend;
$75 at Tommy Hilfiger, or
$75 at J.Crew Factory, or
$50 at VF Outlet, or
$50 at Talbots Outlet*

Monogrammers will be at the center for demonstrations and consult from 12p-6p

Select colors & fonts available for complimentary monograms.
Orders are fulfilled off-site & returned within 7-10 business days.*

Family Storytime – Emmet O’Neal Library
Bring the entire family and join Mr. Mac for stories and music each Saturday morning.
10:30 a.m.

Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit and Patton Creek
Join us for a special Mother’s Day Storytime and read about becoming an expert grandma sitter in How to Babysit a Grandma by Jean Reagan, followed by Mom School by Rebecca Van Slyke, a delightful story about a little girl who imagines where her mom picked
11am

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Sunday May 10th:

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY, MOMS!!

Free Admission for Moms – Birmingham Zoo
In recognition of Mother’s Day, all mothers will get in FREE to the Birmingham Zoo on May 10 with the purchase of a full-price child’s admission ticket!* The first 60 mothers to enter the Zoo on Sunday, May 10 will receive a FREE 60th Anniversary tote bag! All guests can feed the lorikeets in the new Schaeffer Eye Center Lorikeet Aviary**, take a ride on the new Wild Slide**, see a new Schaeffer Eye Center Wildlife Show, glide through Alabama Wilds on the Jane H. Brock Soaring Safari Zipline Adventure** and more. Take a spin on the carousel**, feed the giraffes at the Kiwanis Giraffe Encounter**, check out the four African bull elephants at Trails of Africa, ride on a camel** and so much more. Mother’s Day is the perfect time to support and pay tribute to orangutan mothers missing around the world. Create memories that will last a lifetime, and support this important cause by visiting the Birmingham Zoo this Mother’s Day weekend. For more information on orangutan conservation, please click here.
*This offer is exclusive for Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10 only.
**Additional cost.

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Local Attractions Open Daily!

McWane Science Center:

IMAX
McWane Science Center’s IMAX® Dome Theater puts you in the center of the action by projecting breathtaking quality images onto the 5-story-tall dome screen and delivering intense surround sound through almost 3 tons of speakers and subwoofers.
Now Showing: Tornado Alley, Great White Shark, To the Arctic, Island of Lemurs: Madagascar

Birmingham Zoo:

PELICAN FEEDING – A great way to see our pelicans in action is to witness them eating their favorite treats near the pelican boardwalk.

RHINO ENCOUNTER – Embark on an African adventure and experience one of the world’s most extraordinary animals, the Southern White Rhino. Watch from only feet away as our zookeepers engage in hands-on interaction with the animals inside their African-themed exhibit. Don’t miss this exciting encounter with one of the largest mammals on the planet!
Weekdays: 3pm – 3:30pm
Weekends: 11:30am – Noon & 3pm – 3:30 pm

GIRAFFE FEEDING – This up close and personal animal encounter is a memory you and your family will have for a lifetime.
Weekday: 11am – Noon
Weekends: 10am – 11am & 2pm – 3pm

Vulcan Park and Museum:

Vulcan is the world’s largest cast iron statue; made of 100,000 pounds of iron and 56 feet tall, he stands at the top of Red Mountain overlooking the city of Birmingham. But, Vulcan is more than a statue. Vulcan Park and Museum features spectacular views of Birmingham, an interactive history museum that examines Vulcan and Birmingham’s story, and a beautiful public park for visitors and locals to enjoy. With an official information center that is operated by the Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau, Vulcan Park and Museum serves as the first stop for visitors to the Birmingham area!

Railroad Park:

Railroad Park is a 19 acre green space in downtown Birmingham that celebrates the industrial and artistic heritage of our great city. Situated along 1st Avenue South, between 14th and 18th Streets, the park is a joint effort between the City of Birmingham and the Railroad Park Foundation. Hailed as “Birmingham’s Living Room,” Railroad Park provides a historically rich venue for local recreation, family activities, concerts, and cultural events, while connecting Birmingham’s downtown area with Southside and UAB’s campus.

Southern Museum of Flight:

Earn Your Wings – Bring your little pilot and soar above the clouds in our little pilots room. Kids enjoy building aircrafts, flying kites, and more.
Museum Open Tuesday – Thursday
9:30am – 4:30pm

Do you have or know of an event you would like to have added to our weekly calendar? Please email us at contact@birminghammommy.com, subject line “Events Calendar” – We would love to hear from you!

** All information listed on our calendar is subject to change without notice to us or you… We do our best to keep the information accurate and will always update as soon as we learn that something has changed. It’s always best to double check with the event via their website or a quick call, especially when weather can impact the event.

Carmike Cinemas Launches "Summer Kid's Nights" Movie Series

Posted on Friday, May 1, 2015 by Angie

We are excited to announce that Carmike Cinemas is launching a new program this summer in conjunction with their Summer Kid’s Series! It will be called “Summer Kid’s Nights” and each Tuesday evening beginning at 6:30 pm at all three locations running the Summer Kids Series, Carmike will have that week’s feature playing for the same $4, which includes admission, one 53 oz popcorn, and one 16 oz drink. All features are presented in their 2D format.

This Summer Kids Night Program is exclusive to the Birmingham market and we think this is a great option for working parents to get out and watch the features that were played in the mornings, at the same price only now in the evenings when they may have a chance to bring their children.

Take a look over our list of Free and Discounted Movies to see which Tuesday Night your family will be headed to the movies!

Parenting with a PhD: What To Do When Your Kids Are Embarrasing

Posted on Thursday, April 30, 2015 by Angie

By Kristen Berthiaume:

Kids are embarrassing. Just, really. Whether it’s their atrocious behavior at a restaurant or a loudly asked question about someone’s appearance, decorum is not a high priority for little ones. Most of this behavior is entirely innocent: they’re just having fun and not trying to hurt or annoy anyone. So, how do you, as a parent, deal with these embarrassments when they come up to help your kids learn appropriate behavior in public without shaming them for simple curiosity?

Try some of these tips:

Prime them. The best way to avoid being embarrassed by your kids’ behavior is to adequately prepare them for situations ahead of time. On the way to where you’re going, have a talk about what they can expect when you arrive: “It’s going to be really crowded,” “You’re going to be seeing lots of family members,” “People are going to be having quiet conversations.” Then, tell your child what you expect from him: “I expect you to walk next to me so you don’t get lost,” “You don’t have to hug anyone you don’t want to hug but I expect you to say hello,” “You must use your inside voice while we’re there so get your screams out now!” (Immediately plug your ears if you say that last thing). Explain what will happen if your child meets these expectations: “If you can use your inside voice and sit next to me at the table, we can order dessert after dinner;” and what will happen if he doesn’t meet the expectations: “If you can’t follow the rules about being in a restaurant, we will have to leave as soon as we finish dinner.”

A particularly tricky issue to handle is preventing potentially embarrassing or insulting questions about others’ behavior or appearance. Priming your child for handling these situations the best way starts much earlier than the car ride. By age three, it would be a good idea to start having conversations with your kids about physical differences they might notice in others and the best way to ask you about them. You might start this conversation by reading books about differences together.

Some fun ones:

It’s Okay To Be Different by Todd Parr, What I Like About Me by Allia Zobel Nolan, We’re Different, We’re the Same (“Sesame Street”) by Bobbi Kates, and the Some Kids…(…Are Deaf, …Use Wheelchairs, etc.) series by Lola M. Schaefer.

Then talk about times they may have noticed that someone looked different because of skin color, hair color, body size, hygiene, use of assistive devices, etc.

Discuss some of the challenges that might come with various differences and, also, the good things about being different. When your child has grasped the concept of physical differences, move on to behavioral differences: for example, schoolmates with learning or intellectual disabilities who may not understand information the same way your child does; people who don’t seem to make sense or mutter to themselves. Explain that just like our bodies look and work differently, so do our brains and how our brains work affects our behavior. Talk about how your child should handle it if he has questions about someone’s physical or behavioral difference. Tell him to hold on to his questions until you can speak privately and reassure him that you’ll answer all his queries at that time. When this conversation happens, only give information you’re sure is true and look up anything you’re uncertain about. Discuss ways your child can be sensitive to people’s physical and behavioral differences like: saying hello when walking past them, being sure not to stare or point, playing with a child who seems different on the playground, or speaking up when someone else is making fun of a person’s difference. To help your child maintain a neutral to positive attitude, be careful not to assign judgment when talking about differences even if you may feel it’s the person’s own fault (e.g., the person appears under the influence). You can still discuss your own values (e.g., “Drugs are very harmful and we stay away from them”) without criticizing someone else.

If it happens that your child says or does something offensive, be neutral and matter of fact. No matter how well you prepare your child, there’s always the potential that she’ll behave poorly or say something hurtful to someone. Your first response should be to calm down. Take deep breaths, count, whatever. No matter what the looks others are giving you may suggest, what just happened is NOT a reflection of you or your parenting. Kids aren’t miniature adults and the filters in their brains don’t always work. Assuming you didn’t tell your child to do or say whatever she just did or said, this isn’t your embarrassing situation. Think of what just happened as a prime “teachable moment.” The lesson will be much more effective if you’re not infusing the situation with your own anger or shame. Keep in mind that your daughter may find the person’s appearance or behavior to be disturbing or scary. If she’s never seen a person without legs before, she may wonder if that will happen to her, too. If someone is yelling or cussing in the street, she may fear he’s going to hurt her. First, offer a brief apology to the person your child has hurt and explain that you and your daughter will discuss the matter privately.

Shushing your child and quickly storming off not only leaves the offended party hanging but also gives him no reassurance that your child will learn from the situation or behave any differently in the future. Second, take your daughter by the hand away where you can talk in confidence. Third, ask calmly if your child knows why what she just did or said was hurtful. If she seems clueless, explain to your child that calling out someone’s differences or describing those differences in a negative way may call attention to
something that the other person doesn’t like having to talk about or explain all the time. Ask your daughter about her own differences and how she feels when others make fun of them. Fourth, find out what questions your daughter needs answered about the person’s differences and do your best to address them. Fifth, discuss ways that she might make the situation right. Can she apologize to the person? Don’t push this if she seems overly anxious or fearful. You’ve already apologized on her behalf and speaking to a person who may be angry with her will be too difficult for many kids. If you know the offended party, maybe she can write a letter or make a card. If she can’t apologize, try researching together that person’s differences so she can better understand them. Finally, talk about how your daughter will better handle a similar situation next time. Remind her that you are always happy to answer questions about someone’s appearance and behavior but that she needs to ask you in private and remember the right way to treat the person when she sees him or her. If your child makes good effort moving through these steps with you, tell her you’re proud that she is learning from her mistake and express that you know she’ll deal with it better in the future.

Most importantly, keep in mind that no matter how well you prepare your kids or how expertly you handled situations that occurred in the past, sometimes your kid is just going to do something awful in front of tons of people and you’re going to feel rotten about it. Fortunately, if you can put those negative feelings aside, or at least pretend to for a few minutes, you can help your child learn a valuable lesson about how to treat others and how to handle confusing situations.

About this column: Send your parenting- and kid-related questions my way and I’ll tell you what I can: parentingwithaphd@gmail.com Please be aware that email is not a secure method of transmitting personal information so it’s best to keep your questions general. If your question is featured, your name and email will not be published. Submitting a question does not constitute a professional relationship in any way and this column is not meant to substitute for face-to-face therapy. If you feel you’re doing the best you can and still need help, it may be time to bring in a professional. Start by talking with your child’s pediatrician to get a referral.

Kristen Berthiaume, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist with Grayson and Associates. She obtained her doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Kentucky. She completed a predoctoral internship in clinical psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a post- doctoral fellowship in the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD) Program at Duke University Medical Center. She specializes in providing assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and families dealing with the following issues: ADHD, learning disorders, social skill deficits, organizational problems, behavioral difficulties, anxiety, and depression. She generally focuses on behavioral and cognitive- behavioral techniques, but maintains a flexible approach to therapy. Her other day job is as mom to her daughters, ages seven and one, and four-year-old son.

Kentucky Derby Playdate

Posted on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 by Angie

We might not be able to sneak away to the infield at Churchill Downs to watch the horses run, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have some fun while watching the most exciting 2 minutes in sports.. The Kentucky Derby!

Here are a few ideas on throwing a party and getting the kids involved in the fun!

You can’t even say Kentucky Derby without thinking of 2 things: Hats and Mint Juleps. While we can’t offer up real mint juleps to the kiddos (obviously,) we do have a yummy little “mocktail” that even you will want to sip on..

Kentucky Derby Mint Squeeze:

Ingredients

1/4 cup water
1/4 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
2 cups crushed ice
1/2 cup prepared lemonade
Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish

Directions:

In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar and 1 tablespoon of chopped mint. Stir and bring to a boil. Cook until sugar has dissolved, then remove from heat and set aside to cool. After about an hour, strain out mint leaves.
Fill 2 cups or frozen goblets with crushed ice. Pour 1/2 of the lemonade into each glass and top with a splash of the sugar syrup. Garnish each with a mint sprig and a straw. Serve on a silver platter.

Hats! What an easy activity to keep the kiddos busy. Hit up the dollar store for some blank hats – they are shaped kind of like cowboy hats, but once they are embellished no one will be the wiser.

Set out some craft glue and any type of embellishment you can think of: Buttons, Ribbon, Sequins, Feathers, Fake Flowers, the crazier the better! Let the kids go to town decorating their own Derby Hat – Maybe even award a prize for the best one.

Another item you can find sometimes at the dollar store is a Stick Pony – Pick up a few or encourage guests to bring one from home and host a Stick Pony Race! The winner will receive a “Blanket of Roses” Made from Red felt and Tissue. Super Easy.

If you want to incorporate some math skills, set up a little window and have children guess or choose which horse they think will Win, Place or Show. Use fake money and make up some tickets from colored construction paper that match the silks of the racers.

Do you have any Derby Traditions you do that incorporate the tiny humans? Share with the class, we would love to know!

Birmingham Summer Movies, Free and Discounted 2015

Posted on Monday, April 27, 2015 by Angie

A Summer time favorite is back! Free and discounted movies around Birmingham! It’s a great inexpensive treat the whole family can enjoy and it’s a great way to beat the summer heat! We hope you enjoy this activity as much as we do!

The Deal:

Amstar Cinemas – Alabaster – Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s. Admission is $3.50 per person, price includes Movie, Kids Drink and Popcorn. All movies will start at 10am, box office opens at 9:30. Seating is limited, first come first served. All movies are G or PG.

Carmike Cinemas:
Tuesdays and Thursday at The Summit 16, Patton Creek 15, and Lee Branch 15. The features will begin at 10 am with doors opening at 9:30 am. The price is $4, which includes admission, one 53 oz popcorn, and one 16 oz drink. All features are presented in their 2D format.

*** NEW THIS SUMMER! Carmike Cinemas, The Summit 16, Patton Creek 15, and Lee Branch 15, will be offering a second showing of their Tuesday Movie at 6:30pm. Same Movie, Same price, evening showing. Tuesday Nights only!

Flicks Among the Flowers – Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Formal Garden in front of the Conservatory. Free, Cash bar and movie themed food available for purchase. Don’t forget your blanket. Movies at 8pm, gates open at 6pm

The Edge – Shows every Tuesday – Thursday at 10am. Doors open at 9:30am. $4 for ticket and kids pack concession purchases.

Free Friday Flicks – Veterans Park in Hoover. Movies begin at 6:30. Free but arrive early to visit local vendors.

Premiere Cinemas, Tannehill – Wednesdays, 10am. Admission is FREE

Regal Trussville – Summer Movie Express. Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10am. Admission is $1 and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Will Rogers Institute. This Summer series is proudly sponsored by: Rape and Brooks Orthodontist.

The Alabama Theatre– Throwback Kids Club. Doors open at 9 a.m. for activities. The movie begins at 10 a.m.
$5 adults (over 12) / $3 kids (12 & under) / kids 2 and under are free

Saturday/Sunday Matinees – 2pm. Thursday/Friday Night Shows – 7pm. Tickets $8 at the door. Doors open 1 hour before show time.

Movies at Avondale Park – Movies and Bands playing at the event, before each movie, from 6:45 until 7:45 bands will perform live music.

Helena Sundown Cinemas – Friday Nights, shows start at sundown, around 8pm. Helena Amphitheatre

The Movies:

Wednesday May 13th

Flicks Among the Flowers, Botanical Gardens – Jurrassic Park

Tuesday May 26th

Amstar Alabaster – The Lego Movie

Wednesday May 27th

Amstar Alabaster – The Lego Movie

Friday May 29th

Free Friday Flicks, Veterans Park – Big Hero 6

Tuesday June 2nd

Amstar Alabaster – Yogi Bear
Carmike Cinemas – Rise of the Guardians
The Edge – Sub Zero Heros
Movies in Avondale Park – Toy Story
Regal Trussville – Nut Job

Wednesday June 3rd

Amstar Alabaster – Yogi Bear
The Edge – Sub Zero Heros
Premiere Tannehill – LEGO Movie
Regal Trussville – Annie

Thursday June 4th

Carmike Cinemas – Rise of the Guardians
The Edge – Sub Zero Heros

Friday June 5th

Free Friday Flicks, Veterans Park – Alexander and the Horrible No Good Very Bad Day
Helena Sundown Cinemas – Frozen Sing a Long

Tuesday June 9th

Amstar Alabaster – Space Jam
Carmike Cinemas – How to Train your Dragon 2
The Edge – How to Train Your Dragon 2
Movies in Avondale Park – Wall-E
Regal Trussville – Earth to Echo

Wednesday June 10th

Amstar Alabaster – Space Jam
The Edge – How to Train Your Dragon 2
Premiere Tannehill – RIO
Regal Trussville – Boxtrolls

Thursday June 11th

Carmike Cinemas – How to Train your Dragon 2
The Edge – How to Train Your Dragon 2

Friday June 12th

Free Friday Flicks, Veterans Park – Strange Magic
Helena Sundown Cinemas – Planes Fire and Rescue

Tuesday June 16th

Amstar Alabaster – Happy Feet
Carmike Cinemas – Monsters V. Aliens
The Edge – The Book of Life
Movies in Avondale Park – The Lorax
Regal Trussville – Paddington

Wednesday June 17th

Amstar Alabaster – Happy Feet
The Edge – The Book of Life
Premiere Tannehill – The Croods
Regal Trussville – Turbo

Thursday June 18th

Carmike Cinemas – Monsters V. Aliens
The Edge – The Book of Life

Friday June 19th

Free Friday Flicks, Veterans Park – Annie (2014)
Alabama Theatre – Ghostbusters
Helena Sundown Cinemas – Muppets Most Wanted

Tuesday June 23rd

Amstar Alabaster – Happy Feet 2
Carmike Cinemas – The Croods
The Edge – Madagascar 2
Movies in Avondale Park – Willy Wonka (original)
Regal Trussville – Rio 2

Wednesday June 24th

Amstar Alabaster – Happy Feet 2
The Edge – Madagascar 2
Flicks Among the Flowers, Botanical Gardens – Ghostbusters
Premiere Tannehill – RIO 2
Regal Trussville – How to Train your Dragon 2

Thursday June 25th

Carmike Cinemas – The Croods
The Edge – Madagascar 2

Friday June 26th

Free Friday Flicks, Veterans Park – Maleficent
Helena Sundown Cinemas – The LEGO Movie

Tuesday June 30th

Amstar Alabaster – How to Train Your Dragon 2
Carmike Cinemas – Megamind
The Edge – Despicable Me
Movies in Avondale Park – Muppet Movie (original)
Regal Trussville – Mr Peabody

Wednesday July 1st

Amstar Alabaster – How to Train Your Dragon 2
The Edge – Despicable Me 2
Premiere Tannehill – The Book of Life
Regal Trussville – Book of LIfe

Thursday July 2nd

Carmike Cinemas – Megamind
The Edge – Despicable Me 2

Tuesday July 7th

Amstar Alabaster – Dr Seuss Horton Hears a Who
Carmike Cinemas – Shrek Forever After
The Edge – Penguins
Movies in CRESTWOOD Park – Back to the Future
Regal Trussville – Night at the Museum, Secret of the Tomb

Wednesday July 8th

Amstar Alabaster – Dr Seuss Horton Hears a Who
The Edge – Penguins
Premiere Tannehill – Horton Hears a Who
Regal Trussville – Penguins of Madagascar

Thursday July 9th

Carmike Cinemas – Shrek Forever After
The Alabama Theatre – 101 Dalmations
The Edge – Penguins

Friday July 10th

Free Friday Flicks, Veterans Park – Home
Helena Sundown Cinemas – Alexander and the terrible, horrible, no good very bad day

Tuesday July 14th

Amstar Alabaster – Mr Peabody and Sherman
Carmike Cinemas – Marmaduke
The Edge – Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
Regal Trussville – Madagascar 3

Wednesday July 15th

Amstar Alabaster – Mr Peabody and Sherman
The Edge – Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
Flicks Among the Flowers, Botanical Gardens – Top Gun
Premiere Tannehill – Madagascar 3
Regal Trussville – Dolphin Tale 2

Thursday July 16th

Carmike Cinemas – Marmaduke
The Alabama Theatre – The Love Bug
The Edge – Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2

Friday July 17th

Free Friday Flicks, Veterans Park – Paddington
Helena Sundown Cinemas – Cinderella (original)

Sunday July 19th

Alabama Theatre – Wizard of Oz

Tuesday July 21st

Amstar Alabaster – Rio 2
Carmike Cinemas – Toothfairy
The Edge – Surfs Up
Regal Trussville – Muppets Most Wanted

Wednesday July 22nd

Amstar Alabaster – Rio 2
The Edge – Surfs Up
Premiere Tannehill -The Spongebob Movie: Sponge out of Water
Regal Trussville – Alexander and the Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Thursday July 23rd

Carmike Cinemas – Toothfairy
The Alabama Theatre – Toy Story
The Edge – Surfs Up

Friday July 24th

Free Friday Flicks, Veterans Park – Dolphin Tale 2
Helena Sundown Cinemas – Big Hero 6

Tuesday July 28th

Amstar Alabaster – Shrek
Carmike Cinemas – Spongebob, Sponge out of Water
The Edge – Hop
Regal Trussville – The Lego Movie

Wednesday July 29th

Amstar Alabaster – Shrek
The Edge – Hop
Premiere Tannehill – Hotel Transylvania
Regal Trussville – The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water

Thursday July 3oth

Carmike Cinemas – Spongebob, Sponge out of Water
The Alabama Theatre – Cinderella
The Edge – Hop

Friday July 31st

Free Friday Flicks, Veterans Park – ** Rain Date

Tuesday August 4th

Carmike Cinemas – Paddington
The Edge – Horton Hears a Who

Wednesday August 5th

The Edge – Horton Hears a Who
Premiere Tannehill – Despicable Me 2

Thursday August 6th

Carmike Cinemas – Paddington
The Edge – Horton Hears a Who

Sunday August 16th

Alabama Theatre – The Sound of Music

Birmingham Events Calendar: April 26th – May 2nd

Posted on Sunday, April 26, 2015 by Angie

It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!

The Barons come home later this week and the weather looks like it’s going to be perfect for taking in a game! The State Fair is here all week and if you’re thinking ahead to Mother’s Day (we know you are!) Make plans to come out to the Monogram Event at the Outlet Shops of Grand River on Saturday, BirminghamMommy will be on site with some goodies to hand out.

Have a great week, everyone!

Sunday April 26th:

Magic City Art Connection – Linn Park
FIND ART! Make your way to downtown Birmingham’s historic Linn Park and settle in for Magic City Art Connection’s spring infusion of fresh artistic talent, sights, sounds, tastes and aromas. The 32nd annual contemporary art festival presents 220 juried artists from around the country and much more to thousands of visitors hungry for arts and culture, creativity, entertainment, food, community and fun. Be one of the art curious, art collecting, art newbies and other festival goers perusing the thousands of works on display. All mediums, styles, and price points are represented. On the other side of the art buying experience, much more awaits like the 18th annual Corks and Chefs food and wine tasting event, now with exclusive VIP upgrades and offerings, including the BBVA Compass. VIP Experience featuring World’s Best Pastry Chef in 2014 awarded by the World’s 50 Best Restaurants, Jordi Roca. Plus there’s Imagination Festival’s 20 interactive ?art workshops for kids, live music and performances on stage from local talent, large scale art installations by emerging student artists, special exhibitions right across the street at the Birmingham Museum of Art, a Lincoln Luxury test-drive opportunity with complimentary gifts, lingering with friends at one of the festival lounges, and eating all day at the Park Place Café. Find Art and more the last full weekend in April!

Festival Admission: $5 Adults, Kids 12 & under free
Tickets for Corks & Chefs Food and Wine Tasting are $35 advance/$45 at the door, which includes admission to the festival.

Check their site for more information on the weekends events
10am – 5pm

Family Fun and Fitness Day – Montevallo Chamber of Commerce
Spend time with the family enjoying a day of fun and fitness in Montevallo’s beautiful Orr Park! Organized activities feature games for children, bikes, health-related vendors, and more. Pets welcome
2pm – 4pm

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Monday April 27th:

Time for Tales with Ms Eve – Avondale Library
Get ready to wiggle and giggle during this last Tot Time before Summer Reading begins! Tot Time is designed for 2 to 4 year olds with a parent or caregiver. 24-hour advance registration is required.
9:30 and 11am

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Tuesday April 28th:

Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
April showers bring May flowers. This story shows us many kinds of the flowers of spring and summer.
11am

Wee Ones Storytime – Homewood Public Library
Join us on Tuesday mornings for a unique new Storytime specifically tailored to your one year old!
9:30a and 10:30a

Family Tours, Kids at Play– Birmingham Museum of Art
FREE // Meet in the Main Lobby
Join the Museum educators to explore the galleries in a fun, interactive experience! Discover Bart the Art Bat’s favorite artworks during these FREE, drop-in tours. After your tour, visit Bart’s ArtVenture to make an art project inspired by what you saw. What will you discover?

Kids At Play! See all the shenanigans kids get into, as displayed in works of art from our collection..
10:30am

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Wednesday April 29th:

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Thursday April 30th:

Mommy and Me Storytime – Homewood Public Library
We are now featuring two Mommy & Me Story Times with Miss Renee! Due to high demand (and high squish quotient), we are opening availability to create a flexible time schedule that includes all of our eager young patrons (comfortably). You can now choose between two back-to-back Story Times on Thursday mornings; the first begins at 9:30 a.m., the second at 10:30 a.m.

Come by the round auditorium for lots of music, dancing, and of course, the bean-bag song! Miss Rene uses drama, wit, and a hefty dose of fun things to shake to keep your young one entertained and educated.
9:30am and 10:30am

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Friday May 1st:

The Monogram Event – The Outlet Shops of Grand River
REWARD YOURSELF WITH A COMPLIMENTARY MONOGRAM!

Simply spend;
$75 at Tommy Hilfiger, or
$75 at J.Crew Factory, or
$50 at VF Outlet, or
$50 at Talbots Outlet*

Monogrammers will be at the center for demonstrations and consult from 12p-6p

Select colors & fonts available for complimentary monograms.
Orders are fulfilled off-site & returned within 7-10 business days.*

Party on the Porch – Alabama Outdoors
It’s that time of year again…Party on the Porch is back! Head to our Homewood for the first Party on the beautiful NEW porch.
Our first Party on the Porch event of the summer will benefit and raise awareness for Red Mountain Park–a local Birmingham park that boasts 12 miles of hiking and biking trails, the Red Ore Zip Tour, the Hugh Kaul Beanstalk Forest, the Kaul Adventure Tower and the scenic 6 acre off-leash Remy’s Dog Park.

Live music by Jason Bailey, on-site soul food from Saw’s Street Kitchen, and delicious draft beer from Good People Brewing Company in a $10 collectible cup. We will also have corn hole and face painting for kids (while supplies last).
Optional $10 donation to Red Mountain Park. Donation required for cup of beer.
5:30pm – 7:30pm

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Saturday May 2nd:

The Monogram Event – The Outlet Shops of Grand River
REWARD YOURSELF WITH A COMPLIMENTARY MONOGRAM!

Simply spend;
$75 at Tommy Hilfiger, or
$75 at J.Crew Factory, or
$50 at VF Outlet, or
$50 at Talbots Outlet*

Monogrammers will be at the center for demonstrations and consult from 12p-6p

Select colors & fonts available for complimentary monograms.
Orders are fulfilled off-site & returned within 7-10 business days.*

Family Storytime – Emmet O’Neal Library
Bring the entire family and join Mr. Mac for stories and music each Saturday morning.
10:30 a.m.

Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
What Do You Do With an Idea? Storytime. Children of all ages will find inspiration in this story that asks us to nurture an idea, no matter how silly it may seem. Activities will follow.
11am

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Sunday May 3rd:

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Local Attractions Open Daily!

McWane Science Center:

Birmingham Zoo:

PELICAN FEEDING – A great way to see our pelicans in action is to witness them eating their favorite treats near the pelican boardwalk.

GIRAFFE FEEDING – This up close and personal animal encounter is a memory you and your family will have for a lifetime.
Weekday: 11am – Noon
Weekends: 10am – 11am & 2pm – 3pm

Vulcan Park and Museum:

Railroad Park:

Southern Museum of Flight:

Tails in the Trails, 2015.

Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2015 by Angie

Don’t miss this evening full of entertainment and help the Birmingham Zoo celebrate their 60th Anniversary in the Junior League of Birmingham – Hugh Kaul Children’s Zoo! Adults 21 and up are invited to enjoy live music by Gentleman Zero, bar-b-que, a cash bar, silent auction and animal encounters at the Birmingham Zoo Junior Board’s fifth annual event. Guests can also enjoy a ride on the Jane H. Brock Soaring Safari Zipline Adventure (additional cost). Be sure to purchase your tickets here before April 23 to save! Net proceeds from the event will benefit the Barbara Ingalls Shook Black Bear Trail, coming soon to the Birmingham Zoo.

New this year, meet International Animal Expert and TV Personality Jack Hanna, star of the Fox show, “Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild!” Click here for more information.

Click here for tickets, $20 through April 23
$25 at the door

Birmingham Area Summer Camp Guide, 2015

Posted on Monday, April 20, 2015 by Angie

We’re just a couple of short weeks away from school being out for the summer here in Birmingham.. If you haven’t booked your camp spots yet, you still have plenty to choose from.. Take a look at these options!

Acting Out! Preforming Arts Academy Summer Movie Camp

What is Movie Camp? Only the coolest camp in the South! Where kids will star in a film while working with Acting Out’s coaches to perfect their craft! At the end of the week, we will premier the film at a red carpet premiere at a local theater for friends and family! Our movies have even made it into film festivals!
CAMP DETAILS:
When: June 1st-5th, July 20th-25th and August 3rd-7th
Where: TBD but in the Vestavia/ Birmingham Area
Times: 9:30-3:00 Monday through Friday
Cost: $325
We are doing 3 movies this summer and as always it is first come, first serve. To register your child, please fill out the information below. You will receive confirmation shortly and more specific camp info the closer we get to camp time. If you have any questions, please call Meg at 205-440-2699 or email her at meg@actingoutacademy.com.

REGISTER

Aldridge Gardens

This year’s camps are for children entering Kindergarten through 4th grade, and include the always-popular American Girls in Aldridge Gardens, as well as Chemistry and Construction Kids, Painting, Pounding, Picking, Pressing and Find the Hidden Treasures of Aldridge Gardens.

Register now!

Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Make sure to see our traditional favorites (Parents’ Request) as well as our new topics!

Programs are designed to actively promote your child’s natural sense of creativity and discovery with fun learning experiences in the unmatched setting at Birmingham Botanical Gardens!
Morning, Afternoon and All Day Camps are available.

Summer Camp Shirts included with each registration fee

Birmingham Museum of Art

The Birmingham Museum of Art offers a one-of-a-kind camp where children experience amazing art first hand. This year, Summer Art Camp will focus on art that tells stories. Campers will explore the wonderful world of Birmingham artist Frank Fleming, whose fantastical sculptures have endless stories to tell. Campers will also discover the history and meaning found in Hale Woodruff’s murals, whose stories of struggle, action, and equality attract visitors from around the world.

Along the way, we will discover many different cultures and artists who have shared their stories in art through the ages. Campers will experience a summer of fun-filled experiences and will create visual stories in a variety of media. Let storytelling with the visual arts fill your camper’s summer with extraordinary wonder and imagination. It can only happen here at the Birmingham Museum of Art!

** Discount!! Now through May 1, use the discount code KPG15IDE to receive $50 off camp registration!

Young Artists

For students entering 2nd through 6th grade for the 2015-2016 school year.

June 15-19 // 9am-3pm (Click here to enroll now!)
June 22-26 // 9am-3pm (Click here to enroll!)
July 6-10 // 9am-3pm (Click here to enroll now!)
July 13-17 // 9am-3pm (Click here to enroll now!)

Cost per week: $250 Museum Members // $300 non-members

After-care: Available 3-5:30pm for an additional $50 per week per child

Little Masters

For students who have completed 5K and are entering 1st grade in the 2015-2016 school year.

July 20-24 // 9am-Noon (Click here to enroll now!)
July 27-31 // 9am-Noon (Click here to enroll now!)

Cost per week: $150 Museum Members // $180 non-members

Birmingham Zoo

Sign up today for a Birmingham Zoo Summer ZooFari Camp! With up-close animal encounters, train and carousel rides, lorikeet and giraffe feedings and guided tours of the Zoo, the best place for fun and learning is at a Birmingham Zoo Camp. For detailed information including camp descriptions, schedules and pricing, click the Information Packet button below.

All camps operate between 8:30am and 3:30pm.
BeforeCare begins at 7:30am.
AfterCare ends at 5:30pm.

Summer ZooFari Camp is available for 4K through 8th grade students. Space is limited, and camps fill up quickly. Please register in advance to guarantee your child a spot.

While attending Summer ZooFari Camp, campers will experience:

Live animal demonstrations
Train and/or carousel ride*
Crafts and activities
Guided tours
Snacks
Animal Biofacts

*Train and carousel rides are dependent on weather and the availability of the attractions.

Cameron Oaks Farm

Every year, Cameron Oaks Farm offers many camps during the summer, and also over Christmas and Spring Breaks. They offer both two-day and four-day camps geared at certain age groups and experience.

Unicorn Camp

This specialty theme camp is perfect for beginning through novice level riders. In this very focused and intensive short camp, our youngest riders (age 5-8) are introduced to handling and riding horses.In addition to lots of pony time, our campers enjoy everything unicorn: arts & crafts, stories & songs, games& jokes. By the end of camp, they will even get to ride a unicorn! Space is very limited for this camp, so register early!

2015 Camps (limited availability) Price is $225.00 plus a $25 supply fee

June 1-4 (FULL!)

June 15-18

July 13-16

For more information or to register, CLICK HERE

Equine Inspirations Camp

June 29- July 2

This unique camp not only further develops intermediate riding skills, it also provides a canvas for artistic expression across a variety of mediums. Each day begins with horse care and a technical riding session with one of the Cameron Oaks trainers. After working with the horses, we’ll retreat to our artist’s enclave to study horses in art and design our own creative expressions. Limited spots available . Camp meets 8:00-12:00 Monday -Wednesday, and 8:00-4:00 Thursday, followed by an evening art exhibit for friends and family.

Cost: $300 +$25 supply fee.

Ages: 9 and up.

Registration: sweethorsealabama@hotmail.com

Horsemanship Camp

July 6-9

Our long-loved camp brings old friends back together and introduces new friends to our Cameron Oaks family. Campers spend their days learning all about horses! Attention is given to all the basics from the ground up, with lots of time riding every day too! Camp meets 9:00-4:00 Monday – Thursday. Parents and friends welcome to join us Thursday at 4:00 for a bonfire and cook-out.
Cost: $450
Ages: 8 and up
Riding Experience: beginner and up.
Registration: deanahunter@charter.net

Fashion Camp

Fashion Camp at The Summit is the premier destination for girls who have a passion for fashion and who want to feel confident and comfortable. Our professional stylist, Megan LaRussa Chenoweth of Southern Femme, will share the secrets of mastering makeup, the art of accessorizing, dining etiquette and how to develop a personal style all your own. It’s like fashion week in Paris, a Hollywood makeover and an elegant dinner party all rolled into one. And it’s all at The Summit.

Camp is one day from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on the date chosen. Cost is $65 per child. Camp includes lunch, a $20 gift card to The Summit, a special gift and an official graduation certificate.

Fresh Air Family

9am-5pm with before and after care available. $200 for members (Fresh Air Family and Gardens) $225 for non-members for the week.

1st – 4th Grade Only Sessions

Session 1: June 1-5 — Grades 1-4
Session 3: June 15-19 — Grades 1-4
Session 4: June 22-26 — Grades 1-4
Session 6: July 6-10 – Grades 1-4
Session 7: July 13-17– Grades 1-4
Session 9: July 27-31 – Grades 1-4

Grades 1 – 7 & 5th – 7th Grade Sessions

Session 2: June 8-12 — Grades 1-7
Session 5: June 29 – July 3 — Grades 1-7
Session 8: July 20-24 — Grades 5-7

Greater Birmingham Humane Society Critter Camp

All sessions are held at the Greater Birmingham Humane Society. Space is limited and campers will be placed in sessions on a first come, first serve basis. Confirmation letters will be mailed within ten business days of receiving payment. For more information please contact Mary Grace Wilson at mawilson@gbhs.org or 205.397.8544

Session 1 Registration – Ages 5 & 6
The dates for this session are June 22 – 26, 2015.
Session 2 Registration – Ages 7 & 8
The dates for this session are July 13 -17, 2015.
Session 3 Registration – Ages 9 & 10
The dates for this session are July 27 – 31, 2015

Highlands Summer Camp

A quality summer program for rising Kindergartners through Eighth Graders. Summer at Highlands Camp registration begins in February and offers a variety of programs from creative to athletic to academic–all just plain fun! Camps are filled on a first come, first served basis, so please register for your camper’s favorites early. You don’t need to be a Highlands School student to enroll in our summer camp. Check out the Summer Camp Catalog to view camp descriptions.

Legacy Gymnastics

Open to boys and girls ages 4-12. You do not have to have gymnastics experience or be enrolled at Legacy to participate.

Mason Music

Stars Preschool Music Camp

May 18-22 (9:00-11:00 AM)

June 15-19 (9:00-11:00 AM)

July 6-10 (9:00-11:00 AM)

For little boys and girls 3-6 years old (who are potty trained) and interested in learning about music in a creative and fun environment, we offer a five-day camp at Mountain Brook Community Church’s Children Worship Room (3001 Hwy 280 East Birmingham, AL 35243).* The cost for this camp is $125.*Please note: The Google Maps app is useful for getting directions to the church. The Maps app on the iPhone gives incorrect directions.
REGISTER

Mason Music Camp for Beginners
August 3-7

For students 6-9 years old who have little or no experience with music and may be wondering which instrument is right for them, Mason Music offers a half-day music camp from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM at our Cahaba Heights Studio (3187 Cahaba Heights Road, Birmingham, AL 35243). The Mason Music Camp for Beginners allows each student the opportunity to learn how to sing and play instruments like the guitar, piano, drums and violin. Each student will spend time with a teacher in small groups working and learning the basics of these instruments. There are also larger group activities and games that will involve the whole camp. The goal of this camp is to allow students to explore their interest on several instruments and learn general music concepts like pitch and rhythm. The cost of this camp is $175.
REGISTER

Rock Band Camp
June 22-26
Rock Band Camp, similar to our Rock Band League, is for students who already have a grasp of their instrument and are ready to take it to the next level. Students are placed into bands and learn how to play music in a group setting. This full-day camp takes place at our Cahaba Heights Studio (3187 Cahaba Heights Road, Birmingham, AL 35243) from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM with a break for lunch (please bring a sack lunch labeled with your name). The week-long camp will culminate in a “battle of the bands” at a local venue. The cost for this camp is $350.
REGISTER

Advanced Rock Band Camp
July 20-24
For students who have extensive training in their instrument and experience with either our Band Camp or Rock Band League, we are offering an Advanced Rock Band Camp where students have the option of signing up as a band, or as individuals to be placed into bands and play together in a group setting. We are looking for drummers, bass players, acoustic and electric guitar players, keyboard or piano players, singers and violin players. This will be a full-day camp at our Cahaba Heights Studio (3187 Cahaba Heights Road, Birmingham, AL 35243) from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM with a break for lunch (please bring a sack lunch labeled with your name). The week-long camp will culminate in a “battle of the bands” at a local venue and the winners of the “battle of the bands” will be awarded a day in Mason Music’s Recording Studio to record a song of their choice.
The cost for this camp is $350.
REGISTER

McWane Science Center

A week of fun and learning awaits your child at McWane Science Center Summer Camp. Weekly camps June 1st through August 7th.
New This Year! – Week 11 (August 10th-14th) will be offered as daily camps; you will be able to register your child for individual days. Registration will be available in May

REGISTRATION:
Campers should be registered in the camps of the grade they will be attending in the fall of 2015. Each of our classes is designed for the skill level of that particular camp: therefore, the grade levels must be observed. Enrollment is limited to ensure a quality experience. Registrants may attend only those camps for which they are registered. Registrations are not transferable.

4K – K Registration Form – Campers entering 4K or Kindergarten classes for the 2015-2016 school year

1st – 2nd Grade Registration Form – Campers entering 1st or 2nd grades for the 2015-2016 school year

3rd – 4th Grade Registration Form – Campers entering 3rd or 4th grades for the 2015-2016 school year

5th – 6th Grade Registration Form – Campers entering 5th or 6th grades for the 2015-2016 school year

7th – 9th Grade Registration Form – Campers entering 7th, 8th, or 9th grades for the 2015-2016 school year

Week 11 Camps – Daily registration for each camp level

CAMP FEES
All fees are due in full at time of registration. All fees are subject to %10 tax
Weekly Full-day camps $300 per week (McWane Science Center Members receive $50 discount)
Weekly Half-day camps $150 per day (McWane Science Center Members receive $25 discount)

Week 11 (August 9th – 14th)
Daily Full-day camps $80 per day (McWane Science Center Members receive $20 discount)
Daily Half-day camps $40 per day (McWane Science Center Members receive $10 discount)

Mountain Brook Gymnastics

When school is out, summer day camp at MBG is the place to be! We are offering 11 weeks of co-ed summer day camp for students starting at just 3 years old. Campers are grouped by age into Preschool groups (3 yr olds & 4 yr olds) and Junior groups (ages 5 and up). Group games, crafts and activities balance out an hour of gymnastics instruction to ensure that your children have an amazing fun-filled day! On Thursdays, the ice cream man even pays us a visit for our camp snack! -Junior Campers have the option to stay for half day camp from 8:00 am until noon as well as add on extended care from 12pm until 4pm.
-Preschool Campers will only be allowed to stay for half day camp.
-Junior Campers have the option to stay for half day camp from 8:00 am until noon as well as add on extended care from 12pm until 4pm.
-Preschool Campers will only be allowed to stay for half day camp.
REGISTER

Premier Gymnastics

Camp Info

Session 1: June 8-12 (Sharks & Mermaids)
Session 2: Cheer/Ninja (June 15-19)
Session 3: Superheroes (June 22-26)
Session 4: Rock Star (July 13-17)
Session 5: Exploration & Discovery (July 27-31)

Half Day: 9am-12pm (ages 3* – 12) *must be potty trained

Lunch Bunch: 12pm-1pm* (All camps end at 12pm on Friday for end of camp performances)
*bring sack lunch

Cost per session:
If registered before April 30:
1 week: $165/week
2 weeks: $155/week
3+ weeks: $145/week

If registered after May 1:
1 week: $180/week
2 weeks: $170/week
3+ weeks: $160/week

*Lunch Bunch=$5/day

A $100 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required at the time of registration.
Balance must be paid 30 days prior to camp start date

Ruffner Mountain Nature Center

It’s time to sign up for Ruffner’s 2015 Summer Camps! Camps available for 4k – 8th grade. Something for every young naturalist, whether your child is into outdoor adventure, art, silly games, animals, or anything in between, Ruffner camps have it all!
Extended Care is available for every week of camp (Morning: 7:30 – 9 am, Afternoon ends at 5:30 pm)

Villager Yoga

Fit & fun, cool & calm, our summer camps are offered in-studio and at various locations around town. Through week-long camps, kids to find their inner and outer strength while being creative, expressing themselves and bonding with friends. Group exercises and games teach considerate peer interaction and leadership skills in a non-competitive environment. Each day, new yoga poses will be introduced around a theme and camp will include the thoughtful enjoyment of a healthy snack, group activity time, creative art project, mindful breathing, and visualization exercises and relaxation.

June 8 – June 12 | 1:00 – 5:00 pm | In-studio | Grades K – 7 | May choose from single days or full-week

June 15 – June 19 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Highlands School | Grades K – 6

June 22 – June 26 | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm | Birmingham Botanical Gardens | Grades K – 7

July 13 – 17 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Highlands School | Grades 3 – 8 (Mind-Body Camp)

July 20 – July 24 | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm | Birmingham Botanical Gardens | Grades K – 7

July 27 – July 31 | 1:00 – 5:00 pm | In-studio | Grades K – 7 | May choose single days or full-week

Volleyball Camp

Check out Dex Volleyball Camps to sign up for our 2015 Summer Camp Dates as registration has begun. Be one of the first to sign up to make sure you have a spot in our energetic, competitive, learning and also fun volleyball camps. We have individual and team camps to offer our knowledge of volleyball. If interested in attending with your Middle/High School please have your Coach reach out to us at Samford and will explain to them our Team Camp process.
Grades K-12

Have a favorite camp you’d like to see on our list? Drop us an email and we’ll be sure to get it added!