As a thank you for supporting the Zoo, Members ONLY are invited to a special Member Appreciation Morning this Saturday, March 14 from 8am until 9am.
Members can enjoy special breakfast treats (while supplies last) and FREE rides until 9am. Don’t miss this chance to explore the Zoo before it opens to other guests with early morning fun!
To become a Zoo Member to enjoy this event, free admission daily, and a variety of other perks, click here!
WE’RE SO GLAD YOU FOUND OUR LIST OF SUMMER CAMPS FOR 2020!!! DUE TO COVID19 MANY OF THESE CAMPS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED OR HAVE ADJUSTED THEIR DATES AND TIMES. PLEASE VISIT OUR UPDATED LIST FOR CAMPS THAT WILL OPERATE FOR SUMMER 2020! CLICK HERE ——> UPDATED SUMMER CAMP LIST 2020
Birmingham Area Summer Camps are registering now! Summer time is just around the corner for Birmingham Families, many of our area attractions have great options for Summer Camps to help Moms look like heroes while keeping the kiddos entertained during the Summer Break. Check out this full guide of options available for 2020!
2019 Sixth Ave. North | Birmingham | 205.252.3535 | adventepiscopalschool.org/summer
June 8th – July 24th
Variety of programs to engage, enrich, and entertain students of all ages through the summer break. Open to rising pre-kindergarten through eighth grade students from the greater Birmingham area, the summer program is centered at Advent and designed to stimulate and challenge students over the course of six great weeks.
2726 First Ave South | Birmingham | 205.322.4300 | www.alabamaballet.org
Junior Camp:
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 the session performance. Family and friends are invited to join us for this performance.
July 20th – 31st. Ages 8-12 $285 weekly
Tutus and Tiaras:
Does your little one dance around the house pretending to be Cinderella or the Sugarplum Fairy? Is “Barbie Swan Lake” in heavy rotation on your DVD player? Then Tutus & Tiaras is for you! For one week, four hours a day, children ages 4- 7 will take age appropriate ballet and tap classes, create ballet-oriented crafts and learn how ballet dancers tell stories with pantomime. During these four hours, the children will also have a story time where they can learn the story of ballets such as The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Don Quixote, The Sleeping Beauty and other classical ballets.
Session 1 | July 20th – 24th
Session 2 | July 27th – 31st
$250 weekly
1800 Reverend Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd | Birmingham | 205.252.9241 | CLICK TO REGISTER NOW
ASFA Summer Camps meet the needs of the young sketch artist to the young scientist. Programs are designed to educate, inspire and enrich the student in a fun and collaborative environment. Campers may choose to build their dance technique, their confidence on the stage or even an app.
June 1st – June 19th | Rising 5th and up | Multiple camps offered starting at $195
3530 Lorna Road | Hoover | 205.682.8019 | aldridgegardens.com
June 3rd – June 26th | 5k – 5th Grade
June will be a full month long of excitement, entertainment and, of course, education at Aldridge Gardens. Whether your little campers like American Girls, art, music, cooking or building and engineering We have something they’re sure to enjoy!
2531 Rocky Ridge Road, Suite 125 | Birmingham | www.actingoutacademy.com
June 15th – June 19th | Ages 8-18 | $650
The summer’s biggest and best on-camera training program is going to be bigger than ever!
Acting Out Academy set out three years ago to create a camp to give kid actors the best and most well rounded on- camera TRAINING for kids to WORK in film and TV and introduce them to top regional and national agents.
Vestavia Civic Center | beautyandbrainsgirlsstem.com
June 15th – July 31st | Multiple camps offered | K- 8th grade
Beauty & Brains is a fun, creative, high energy, and hands-on innovative STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) summer camp program. We wholeheartedly believe that summer camp should be super-duper crazy fun and amazingly enriching at the same time. We aim to empower and inspire girls through a variety of critical thinking projects that give them the chance to explore and experiment with science, creative design, math, engineering and technology – all while having fun in a gender affirming environment. Our goal is for girls to increase their interest, understanding and participation in innovative STEM related activities and careers. We work to increase their creative and critical thinking skills. Our vision is to create a world of girls that are not afraid to become innovators, idea makers and game changers.
2612 Lane Park Road | Birmingham | 205.414.3950 | bbgardens.org
May 26th – July 31st | 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 at Birmingham Botanical Gardens!
2130 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N | Birmingham | 205.458.8181 | www.bct123.org
Camp Dates: June and July | Ages 4 – 17
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.
1581 Montgomery Highway, Suite 109 | Birmingham | 205.823.4448 | https://www.fencingclub.org/
DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED | Ages 6-12
Summer Camps introduce students to the basics of fencing. You have lots of choices, selecting activities for your children, and we offer a unique opportunity. The sport of fencing is gaining popularity.
800 Old Towne Road | Birmingham | 205.969.8763 | birminghamschoolofmusic.com
Camp Dates: May – July | Classes available for ages 5 and up
Drum Set Camp, Guitar Camp, Rock ‘n Roll Band Camp, Musical Theater/Vocal Camp, Beginner Music Camp.
133 West Oxmoor Road, Suite 203 | Homewood | 205.401.6485 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
2020 Dates TBA
500 Caldwell Mill Trace | Birmingham | 205.981.2720 | www.headoverheelsgyms.com
June 8th – July 29th | Ages 3- 14
Daily Themes, fantastic staff, creative crafts, circus arts and plenty of gymnastics
190 Woodward Drive | Indian Springs | 205.982.9720 | www.campindiansprings119.com
May 26th – July 24th | Ages 5 – 13
Camp Indian Springs is a summer day camp for kids ages 5-13 at Indian Springs School located on HWY 119. Campers will spend their summer engaged in on-campus activities including tennis, hiking, beach volleyball, gymnasium sports, outdoor sports, gardening and arts and crafts along with field trips such as bowling, movies, skating and more!
1116 26th Street S | Birmingham | 205.251.1228 | virginiasamfordtheatre.org/vststars/camp-vst
June 1st – June 19th | Ages 7-17
Summer theatre intensive designed to give children the opportunity to explore all aspects of working in live theatre. Aciting, singing, dancing, stage makeup, improv, stage-combat and more.
1715 27th Court South | Homewood | 205.870.0073 | www.thedancefoundation.org
entering 4K: Tu-Th 9am-1pm | $145/session | June 9-11 | June 16-18 | July 14-16
entering 5K: M-F 9am-1pm | $190/session | June 8-12 | June 15-19 | July 6-10
Summer Day Camps are led by by caring, enthusiastic professional staff in our studios in Downtown Homewood. Early drop-off option is available for full-day camps. All campers should bring a lunch each day. Snacks provided for full-day campers. All campers receive a T-shirt.
1616 Oxmoor Road | Birmingham | 205.870.0776 | www.exceptionalfoundation.org
June 8th – July 31st | Ages 5 and up
Social and recreational activities for individuals with special needs. Campers will have the opportunity to do art, play sports and go on field trips.
2020 Summer Camps TBA
We all have our favorite stories and films, but what if you could learn the secrets to making your own? At Fish Camp Films, we’re sharing all the tips and tricks! Students will learn from filmmakers, photographers and professional storytellers as they create their own portfolio and experience the city through a new lens.
Through trainings based on both professional equipment and the cameras they always have with them —smartphones — campers will learn the techniques to artfully tell a story. With opportunities to capture the city and visit filmmakers on set, this is a great summer experience for students that love all things media.
Gross Out Camps | Various Locations around Birmingham | www.freshairfamily.org/gross-out-camp
June and July
Hands-on field biology along with science experiments. Outdoor lessons in nature. Learning so much fun, they will never know it! Live animal shows, exploring in creek beds, exploring the woods, under rocks and digging for decomposers, and Roly Poly races.
4901 Old Leeds Road | Birmingham | 205.956.9731 | www.highlandsschool.org
June 1st – July 31st (no camp 4th of July week) | Ages 4k – 8th grade
Art, sports, science and more.
4766 Hwy 280 | Birmingham | 205.981.9190 | www.highpointclimbing.com/birmingham
High Point camps teach kids 5-14 years old about rock climbing. Our enthusiastic instructors will teach climbing skills and equipment usage, and facilitate warm-up and team building games to keep your young athlete engaged, moving, and having fun!
100 Ben Chapman Dr | Hoover | 205.739.7364 | www.hoovermetcomplex.com
June 1st – July 31st (no camps week of July 4th ) | Ages 5-13
Build the foundation for physical skills and teamwork with sports including, basketball, flag football, soccer, and volleyball
5509 Timber Hill Road | Birmingham | 205.995.8709 | www.jbma.education
June 1st – July 24th | Grades 1 – 8 | Preschool
Interactive and creative summer camps designed to engage children in meaningful and fun summer activities.
Oak Mountain State Park | Pelham | 877.4kidcam | www.kidcamcamp.com/2019
May 26th – July 31st | Ages 5-13
Kidcam offers 10 weeks of summer fun with all the best activities offered at Oak Mountain State Park. Full summer and weekly camp sessions are available online now for registration. Purchase only the weeks you need and build your summer around you!
3960 Montclair Rd | Birmingham | 205.879.0411 | bhamjcc.org/summer-camp-2/
Camp LJCC offers day camps to the entire Birmingham community for kids entering grades K-8. We offer camps 11 weeks of summer and most importantly, our camp has a “camp a la carte” system that allows you to plan your summer exactly as you wish – sign up for one week or all eleven. You can mix and match weeks with Day Camp, specialty and/or sport camps.
Bluff Park | Cahaba Heights | Greystone | Mountain Brook | masonmusicstudios.com
Guitar, Piano, voice drum and violin lessons for all ages.
2772 BM Montgomery St S. | Homewood | 205.462.8600 | email: Kamp@northstarma.com
June 1 – August 7th
Ages 5 and Up. You select your weeks… More weeks equal more savings. No karate experience necessary! But, existing students will have an opportunity to advance a Belt Level.
1939 South Lakeshore Dr | Birmingham | 205.726.2739 | www.samford.edu/go/aota
June 3rd – July 26th
Art Studio for Teens: Grades 6-8
Bulldog Art Camp: Grades 1-5
Music and Art for Minis: Ages 4-6
Adventures in Music: Grades 1-12
Writing Camps for Tweens and Teens: Ages 11-15
1939 South Lakeshore Drive | Birmingham | www.bulldogsoccercamp.com/day-camps.aspx
Boys & Girls Ages 4-13 | June 15th – July 11th
Designed to develop young players technical skills through a series of fun yet challenging activities
2969 Pelham Parkway Suites J-K | Pelham | 205.621.2128 | www.southcitytheatre.com/acting-up-summer-camp/
June 22nd – July 3rd |Rising 1st – 12th grade students
Students will develop their actor’s tools of body, voice, and imagination through dancing, singing, and acting! Whether they are new to theatre or veterans of the stage, they will gain confidence and self-esteem as well as performance skills by working with our professional teaching artists.
106 A David Green Road | Birmingham | 205.690.1521 | www.stickandstrum.com/summer-camp-sign-up
June 1st- June 24th | Ages 5 and up
From RockBand Camps to Instrument Intensive Classes, there’s something for everyone!
3150 Overton Road | Birmingham | 205.262.2012 | TBA
Rising 1st – 8th Grade | https://www.ymcabham.org/summer-day-camp
There is no place like Y Day Camp. A home away from home where your children laugh, learn, explore and grow in the outdoors while creating memories and friendships that last a lifetime. Kids discover not just the wonders of day camp but the joy of exploring their unique traits, talents and interests and the power of sharing their strengths and skills to benefit the group. That’s why more than 1900 kids in the Birmingham area attend the Y’s summer day camps – to belong, achieve and build relationships.
Wondering about sending your kid to camp? Here are 5 good reasons you should!
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Mark your calendars for The Exceptional Foundation’s 16th Annual MortgageBanc Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, March 7, 2020 in the Upper Parking Lot at Macy’s Brookwood Village!
The Chili Cook-Off is a family friendly event featuring live music, a kid zone, and all the chili you can eat. Last year, over 100 cook teams competed for the title of Chili Cook-Off Champion, and over 12,000 people attended the event. All proceeds from the event directly benefit The Exceptional Foundation.
TICKETS
$10 in Advance (Online or at The Exceptional Foundation)
$15 at the Gate
Kids 12 and Under FREE
PARKING
Because parking is limited we encourage using rideshare, such as Uber and Lyft. Public parking is available at Brookwood Village in their parking decks beginning at 10:00 AM. Oakworth Bank and Synovus will also allow patrons to park in their parking lots. You may also utilize available street parking.
NO PARKING
The lower lot of Macy’s and Grill 29 are reserved for their patrons only, these lots are not available for Chili Cook-Off patrons.
Summer is just around the corner and we’ve got the skinny on why many parents send their kids to camp each Summer. The American Camps Association (ACA) is a community all about promoting the benefits of Camp to kids nationwide. In the Summer, they concluded a 5-year long research project looking into the effects of camp on their campers and how camps prepare youth for college, careers, and adulthood. The results are in, and the positives are endless.
Here are 5 reasons parents can feel good about sending their kids to camp:
Develop Independence
Going to camp – whether for a day or for a summer – gives children the opportunity to thrive without being under a parents constant supervision. This promotes independence, confidence and mindfulness in the child, which in turn is shown to promote academic and social skill development as well as overall healthy psychological functioning.
“Going to camp has made me even more independent and a much better people-person. I am able to go confidently up to someone and introduce myself or hang out with someone new because of my time at camp.” ~ Fifth-year camper
Experience Outdoor Childhood Fun and Adventure
Children will develop their own, individual – and fun! – memories (think dirt, adventure, stories, jokes, and days and nights spent with friends outdoors). Not only does the data suggest that fun plays an important role in helping campers feel free from worry and connected to the moment, allowing their memories to last a lifetime.
Relaxation
Children are given a break from the pressures and stress of everyday life – competitive sports, school, and even life at home. This distinct stress reduction element can potentially change how campers grow as individuals.
Living Unplugged
Children have the chance to unplug and connect face-to-face with other kids and positive, young-adult role models. Interestingly, a handful of participants discussed the separation from technology as something that helped them feel present in the moment. Screens and their effects on learning are well documented in the ACA’s research, which means we can be pretty confident that technology-free experiences at camp have an impact on the extent to which campers develop important Social Emotional Learning skills.
“Camp has helped me appreciate nature and the outdoors a lot more than I think I would have if I didn’t go. I can go without my phone or connection to social media awhile because camp has shown me that amazing stuff happens when you put your phone down and have a nice conversation with someone.” ~ Fifth-year camper
Become Better at Making and Keeping Friends
The bonding and friendships that happen at camp are different from those that occur at school and on sports teams. The intensity of living together and experiencing life together, without distractions, creates the ideal setting to form lifelong friendships and really get to know people well. Camp also encourages kids abilities to make friends. Even camps with shorter schedules create powerful connections because they provide a unique environment for learning, prioritization of youth, and daily opportunities to bond with others.
“I feel like I have become a kinder person and am better at making friends because of camp.” ~ Third-year camper
It might still technically be winter, but when it comes to the housing market, Spring is here! Spring has historically been the busiest buying season, but as competition for homes heats up across the country, January and February have become the new April.
Inventory is low and there is an increase in the number of potential home buyers, so doing everything you can on the front end to be ready to make a deal, will help you score your dream home! Here are 5 tips to consider if you’re planning to buy this Spring.
First Step: Pre-Approval.
Before you start your house hunting journey, you need to be pre-approved. This is good advice for anytime of year, but especially in the spring when the market is typically more competitive. In a sellers market, bidding wars are common, if you aren’t pre-approved when you make your offer, the seller may not want to wait for you to organize your finances. Start by meeting with a Mortgage professional and make sure you get pre-approved, not just pre-qualified.
Find a Realtor
A Realtor will be able to guide you through the home buying process as smoothly as possible by using their knowledge and experience about the community, and your preferred neighborhoods. They will have insights to houses coming on market that might help you scoop something up before anyone else knows it’s coming. Something that is very important in a competitive market.
Research
Once you have your finances in order and you know what you can afford, start a web search and have your Realtor start pulling listings in the neighborhoods you’re interested in, so that you can see what types of homes are available for your budget.
Be Realistic
Try to keep your expectations in check. It’s very easy to allow emotions to take over when it comes to buying (and selling) a home. Keep in mind that unless you’re building your dream home from the ground up, most homes will need some tweaks to make it exactly what you want. Keep an open mind and look for the potential rather than getting caught up on small things that can be changed.
Sweeten the Deal
When you’re ready to make an offer, try improving it by adding in some benefits for the seller. Be flexible on the closing if it needs to be sped up or slowed down, and don’t sweat the small stuff on the home inspection. Focus on the items that will help or hurt you when it comes the home meeting your lending criteria.
Thank you to our new site sponsors, Sophia Leece and Scott Boudreaux with LAH Real Easte for these great tips. For more information on what’s happening in the Birmingham Housing Market, or to schedule a free home buyer/seller consultation, you can reach them:
Sophia Leece, 205.895.9120 | sleece@lahrealestate.com |
Scott Boudreaux, 205.835.9787 |sboudreaux@lahrealestate.com | Website
So much to clean, so little time! Especially when you’re a busy parent. If you’re not running kids around to all of their activities, they’re probably home messing up faster than you can clean up. With rooms, appliances, and furniture, around-the-home cleaning can be overwhelming. Stanley Steemer is here to show you how some cleaning tasks aren’t as time-consuming as they may seem. Check out these time-saving cleaning hacks to tackle in a cinch!
DIY Window Cleaner
Dirty windows? Have them looking clean and clear by mixing a solution of 1 part water and 1 part white vinegar in a spray bottle. Spray. Wipe. Done!
How to Clean a Mattress
While we spend hours sleeping, we never want to spend hours cleaning. Freshen up your mattress by vacuuming and sprinkling baking soda over the top. Let the baking soda sit for 10-15 minutes and then vacuum up!
How to Clean a Ceiling Fan
Ceiling fan cleaning can go over our heads sometimes! Keep it simple by slipping a pillowcase over each fan blade to trap dust while you wipe the surface clean.
How to Clean a Dishwasher
If you want your dishes clean, you have to be sure where they’re washed is clean as well. Start by removing the bottom rack followed by sprinkling baking soda around the bottom. Next, fill a bowl with white vinegar and place it on the top rack. Choose the high-temperature wash and remember to place the bottom rack back in place when done!
How to Clean a Glass Stovetop
Food spills are no stranger to your glass stovetop. First, pour white vinegar onto a clean towel and wipe down the stovetop. Next, sprinkle some baking soda over and leave it there. Now, grab a large towel that’s been soaked in hot water and let it sit over the baking soda covered stovetop for 15 minutes.
Pro Tip: While the soaked towel is sitting, you can knock out another quick cleaning task like loading or unloading the dishwasher or other kitchen hacks that we included!
After 15 minutes, use the towel to scrub the stovetop. For tough spots, use a razor blade to carefully scrape after they’ve been loosened by the scrubbing. Lastly, wipe off the stove with a fresh towel and let dry before using it!
How to Unclog a Sink
Unclogging your sink is easy as 1-2-3! Pour a half cup of baking soda followed by a half cup of white vinegar down the drain. Then, just rinse with hot water to unclog a slow drain.
How to Clean a Microwave
Food is always tougher to clean when it’s dry and caked onto surfaces. Add lemon juice to a bowl of water and heat it in the microwave for 3 minutes. Then, let it sit for 10 minutes. After, easily wipe off food and grime for a clean microwave.
How to Freshen a Disposal
After unclogging your sink, it’s time for freshening up. Simply drop half a frozen lemon into the disposal and grind it up for a fresh scent.
DIY Cleaning Wipes
Out of cleaning wipes and want to save a trip to the store? Try making your own cleaning wipes at home! In a bowl, mix together 1 cup of water, ¼ cup of rubbing alcohol, 2 tablespoons of ammonia, 2 tablespoons of dish soap, followed by 10-20 drops of essential oils. Now, place clean rags into a sealable jar and pour the mixture into the jar! Finally, shake well before each use and get to cleaning!
How to Clean a Washing Machine
Get rid of soap residue trapped in your washing machine with this trick! Just pour 1 cup of white vinegar into the washer and run a hot cycle. Next, scrub inside the washer with more white vinegar and hot water. Don’t forget to clean the detergent compartments. Run another hot wash cycle and you’re all good to go!
How to Reduce Dust and Dirt from Your Home
Constantly dusting? Try these tips for reducing dust and dirt, so you don’t have to dust as frequently!
Place doormats on both sides of entrance doors
Change your furnace’s air filter every 6 months
Clean out your vacuum regularly. You should also check if your vacuum has a washable filter and clean that too
Clean your air ducts to remove pounds of dust, dirt, and allergens that are filtered throughout your home every day
DIY Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner
To make a lickity-split cleaner for carpet and upholstery, combine ¼ cup of white vinegar with ¾ cup of water and 1 teaspoon dish soap into an empty spray bottle. Then for messy spots and spills, just blot, spray, blot again, rinse with water, and finally, blot dry!
For messes that go beyond spot treatment, you can always schedule Stanley Steemer for professional carpet and upholstery cleaning. We pre-test for safe practice and have the expertise to apply the proper cleaning method unique to your home.
How to Deodorize a Carpet
For a DIY trick for deodorizing carpet, add 10-20 drops of your favorite pet-safe essential oils to baking soda. Sprinkle over carpet with a spoon and wait 15 minutes. Then, just vacuum up!
For extra care, Stanley Steemer offers both carpet protectant and deodorizer to help keep your carpet fresher and protected from mishaps. Our Super Shield protector prevents soils from “grabbing” the surface of carpet fiber to make it easier to remove. Our Odor Out Plus works to neutralize odors at the source. All this so you can clean easier and worry less!
How to Remove Pet Hair from Furniture
Pet hair is no joke. Use dry rubber gloves to clear away stubborn fur on your furniture, clothing, and bedding!
For all pet messes and accidents, try out our Stanley Steemer Pet Mess Solution Kit that includes our Spot Remover, Odor Out Plus, a white absorbent towel, and a Gonzo Brand Pet Hair Lifter!
Stanley Steemer of North Central Alabama services the greater Birmingham Metro Area and surrounding counties, spanning from Cullman to Clanton and from the Mississippi state line to the Georgia state line.
All Stanley Steemer water restoration specialists have Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), the most widely recognized and accepted certification program in the industry. These individuals are highly trained and prepared for any emergency water removal task they encounter. In addition to certification, our technicians attend IICRC-accredited continuing education and training programs throughout the year. We provide the time and money to train our people, and we supply them with the best equipment available.
For more information on their 24/7 Emergency Water Resmoval visit their site
Stanley Steemer provides trained technicians and state-of-the-art equipment you can’t get anywhere else. When flooding occurs, why muddy the waters? Call Stanley Steemer.
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Red Mountain Theatre camps teach theatrical craft while providing performance opportunities for youth. Their curriculum includes vocal, dance, and drama training and culminates in a staged performance, where students perform for live audiences.
For more than 40 years, RMTC has served the greater Birmingham area, bringing arts education to youth and youth to the stage. Offering a broad scope of theatre-based educational opportunities for youth, whether students are drama novices or on their way to the professional stage, RMTC offers experiences to fit their needs.
There are lots of different experiences available and registration is going on now!
Playmaking | Tuition: $200 $180 (save $20 when registered by April 5) | Ages 4- 6
Budding artists are allowed to let their imaginations run wild while they creatively explore theatrical storytelling. These half-day classes are designed to cultivate inventiveness as students learn the basics of theatre through collaboration and creative play.
Dates:
Royal Academy | Dates: June 15-19 | Times: 9AM-12PM | Berry Middle School
How to Train Your Dragon | Dates: June 15-19 | Times: 1PM-4PM | Berry Middle School
PJ Masks | Dates: July 6-10 | Times: 9AM-12PM | The Dance Foundation
Elephant and Piggie | Dates: July 6-10 | Times: 1PM-4PM | The Dance Foundation
Click Clack Moo | Dates: July 20-24 | Times: 9AM-12PM | The Dance Foundation
Pinkalicious | Dates: July 20-24 | Times: 1PM-4PM | The Dance Foundation
Broadway Bootcamps
Singing, dancing, and acting instruction taught by theatre professionals for ages 7-18.
Recruit Bootcamp:
This premier camp will enhance the performance skills of all young artists through technique-based classes. Students will hone singing, acting, and dancing skills through instruction from six highly-experienced and diverse professionals hired from across the United States. This is a chance for students to learn from the best of the best and become a triple threat performer. Students must attend an audition to begin facilitating their learning of the theatrical process.
Dates: June 1-12 | Ages: 7-18 | Times: 9:00am-4:00pm | Berry Middle School
Tuition: $650 (save $50 when registered by April 5th)
Intermediate Bootcamp:
Young artists looking to take their theatrical training to the next level will gain hone their skills in singing, acting, and dancing. They will gain artistry skills, increasing their ability to execute excellent technique, through instruction from highly-experienced professionals hired from across the United States. The wealth of knowledge to be gained from our teaching professionals in this three-week intensive gives students a chance to explore musical theatre as a craft of expressing exciting stories. Students must attend an audition to begin facilitating their learning of the theatrical process.
Dates: June 1-19 | Ages: 9-16 | Times: 9:00am-4:00pm | Berry Middle School
Tuition: $1,250 (save $50 when registered by April 5th)
Advanced Bootcamp:
In this elite camp, young artists train to be the best of the best. Students train for three weeks to become triple-threat performers, becoming experts in singing, dancing, and acting. They will focus their skills to learn complex and exciting production numbers straight from the Broadway stage. We bring in theatre professionals with an invaluable depth of knowledge and years of experience in the field to truly provide a state-of-the art experience for our students. Students must attend an audition to begin facilitating their learning of the theatrical process.
Dates: June 1-19 | Ages: 13-18 | Times: 9:00am-4:00pm | Berry Middle School
Tuition: $1,250 (save $50 when registered by April 5th)
Summer Blast Camps
Young artists have fun and gain confidence during this week-long camp. All the elements of musical theatre come together as they rehearse a short script, written specifically for RMTC, and then perform for a supportive community of family and friends. In preparing for a performance, students learn discipline and memorization skills that they can take with them to their scholastic work.
Penny Lane | Dates: June 15-19 | Times: 9AM-4PM | Ages: 7-12 | Berry Middle School
Tuition: $350 (save $50 when registered by April 5th)
Blue Suede Shoes | Dates: July 6-10 | Times: 9Am-4PM | Ages: 7-12 | The Dance Foundation
Tuition: $350 (save $50 when registered by April 5th)
Fantasmagorical Machine | Dates: July 13-17 | Times:9AM-4PM | Ages: 7-12 | The Dance Foundation
Tuition: $350 (save $50 when registered by April 5th)
Summer Blast: Pirates vs Cowboys | Dates: July 20-24 | Times: 9:00am-4:00pm | Ages: 7-12
Tuition: $350 (save $50 when registered by April 5th)
Additional Non Audition Camps Available:
Theme Camps
Willie Wonka Jr.
Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr.
To register for any of the Red Mountain Theatre Summer Camps visit their Website
Due to the weather, the Opening Day of the 4th annual Festival of Tulips has been moved to Saturday, February 22nd (weather permitting). Come and stroll through a field of 100,000 tulips in every color of the rainbow. Pick the ones you want to take home – tulips with the bulbs are only $1.50 each pus tax! Don’t forget your camera. The tulips and the American Village make a beautiful backdrop for photos!
The Festival of Tulips will continue as long as the flowers are in bloom. The Festival will be open Monday-Saturday 10-4 and Sunday 12-4, weather permitting.
**Please check our Facebook page or website for field conditions before your trip.
Admission is $10 weekdays and $5 weekends. The entire 188-acre campus is open for you to explore Monday-Friday. On the weekends, selected access and programming is offered.
If you have a group of 20 or more, we can arrange a delicious lunch for your group! Call Jodie Wasyluka at (205) 665-3535 extension 1045 to make a reservation.
In the Olympic Athlete Village, a young cross-country skier bonds with a volunteer doctor after her competition ends.
Hey Parents, when’s the last time you went to the movies and saw a film meant for an adult audience? Months ago? Years maybe?
Well, wait no longer! Join us for Parents vs. Kids Night at the Sidewalk Cinema, Saturday, February 22.
Buy yourself a ticket to Olympic Dreams and buy your kid/s (6-12) a ticket to see the 1995 classic Babe. Drive the whole family to the Cinema and securely check your kids in with our Wyndy provided sitters, grab your concessions, kick back and enjoy a movie meant for grown-ups, while your kids have a supervised good time in the adjoining theater.
Olympic Dreams Tickets: $13.48 (all in price)
Babe Tickets: $13.48 (all in price, includes Wyndy sitter service + small popcorn and bottled water)
Babe tickets are very limited so act fast!
Follow the link to purchase tickets for Babe (1995):
https://sidewalkfest.secure.force.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F1R00000UXs0GUAT |
Wyndy is a Birmingham based tech start-up with a mission of simplifying the lives of parents and sitters through their babysitter matching service. For more information about Wyndy visit https://www.wyndy.com
*Children cannot be left at the cinema without a parent or guardian present.
**One Wyndy sitter will be matched with no more than 4 kids at our event.
Spring break will be here before your know it! Check out these fun camps and classes to keep the kiddos busy!
Birmingham Zoo, Zoo Camp | March 23rd – 27th
Hands-on science, nature play, conservation and zoo learning.
Register Here
Red Mountain Theatre Company, Spring Break Blast | March 23rd – 27th | 9am – 4pm
Ages 7-12
Cost: $300
The Garcia sisters are a little unusual – not only are they triplets but they have magical powers. When a wish goes wrong, it transports them to one of the most magical places around: Disappearing School. They must learn about their new powers in order to set their wish right and return home.
Register Here
UAB Spring Break Day Camps | March 23rd – 27th, single days available | 9am – 4pm
Ages 5-12
Cost:
Single Day | Uab Affiliate: $40/per child per day | Non Affiliate: $50/per child per day
Weekly | Uab Affiliate: $155/per child per week | Non Affiliate: $185/per child per day
A great opportunity for children to explore adventure sports, exciting crafts, aquatic activities and everything Campus Recreation has to offer under one roof. Snacks are provided, but campers need to provide their own lunch unless purchased through the camp enrollment option.
Register Here
Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena | March 23rd – 27th | 7:45am – 3:45pm | Frozen II
Ages 5-12
Cost: $275
Camp includes: 17 hours of instruction time 8 hours of skating time 5 hours of arts & crafts 1 G-rated movie per day camp t-shirt Snacks and tons of FROZEN fun!!! Lunch is provided.
Register Here
North Star Martial Arts | March 23rd – 25th | 8am – 3pm | Homewood Rec Center
Ages: All Ages and Ranks
Cost: $75/1 day | $115/2 days | $150/ 3 days
Weapons covered: Staff (Bo), Kamas, and Nunchucks. Limited on weapons for students to borrow, If you have your own please bring it. If you would like to order a weapon before camp, please let Master Joe know.
Register Here
Topgolf Spring Academy | March 23rd – 25th | 9am – 12pm
Ages: 6-12
Cost: $119
Spring Academy is three days of non-stop entertainment and learning that kids will love. This program includes all of the components that make up the great game of golf. From chipping, putting and full swing, to the rules and etiquette, kids will learn everything they need to know to improve their game.
Each Academy is designed and taught by our golf professionals from Topgolf Coach in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Spring Academy is staffed with a low student-to-instructor ratio to ensure each Junior Golfer receives in-depth, hands-on attention while he or she develops a winning golf swing.
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