Winter Break is coming, and Birmingham has several camps to keep the kids busy and having fun. Here’s a look at who’s offering holiday and winter break camps this year:
Red Mountain Theatre
1600 3rd Avenue South
Dates: December 29th – January 2nd
Register HERE
Ages: 4-14
From building original stories in Play Making: The Polar Express to solving festive mysteries in Blast Camp: Holiday Sleuths, winter wonder awaits every young performer.
Spots are filling fast—register now and let the holiday creativity begin!
YMCA
Multiple Locations
Dates: Varies on location
Ages: K-5th/8th depending on location
YMCA of Greater Birmingham offers Schools out camps with fun games and activities. Dates, times, and prices vary by location. Both members and non-members are welcome to attend, so invite your friends. Visit their website for location-specific details.
Alabaster YMCA
Ages: 3-5 (half-day), K-7th grade
Holiday Camp Dates: November 24–26; December 19, 22–23; December 29–30; January 2 & 5
Greystone YMCA
Ages: K-6th grade
Holiday Camp Dates: November 24–26; December 22–23; December 29–30; January 2 & 5
YMCA Greater Birmingham
Hoover YMCA
Ages: K-6th grade
Holiday Camp Dates: November 24–26; December 22–23; December 29–30; January 2 & 5
Pelham YMCA
Ages: K-6th grade
Holiday Camp Dates: November 24–26; December 22–23; December 29–30; January 5 & 6
Shades Valley YMCA
Ages: K-6th grade
Holiday Camp Dates: November 24–26; December 22–23; December 29–30; January 5
Trussville YMCA
Ages: K-6th grade
Holiday Camp Dates: November 24–26; December 22–23; December 29–30; January 5
Register HERE
McWane Science Center
200 19th St N
Dates: December 29–31, 2025 & January 2, 2026
Register HERE
Ages: 4K – Grade 6
Camp McWane’s winter program offers hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) learning with experiments, robotics, nature exploration, and more.
Half and full-day camp options are available.
Itty Bitty Bakers
Located at teachers’ homes across the greater Birmingham area.
Dates: December 6th – December 29th
Ages: 3-14
Register HERE
Dates (Holiday / Seasonal Classes):
Holiday Treats Workshop: December 6, 9 a.m.–12 p.m., and 1:30pn -4:30pm Ages 7–12
“Best Tasting” Grinch Cookies Class: December 13, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., Ages 3–7.
Christmas Confections Workshop, December 13, (AM): 9am – 12pm (PM) 2pm – 5pm. Ages 7–12.
Christmas Wreath Cookie Cake Class: December 20, 2025, Ages 6–9 (AM); Ages 10–14 (PM).
Sugar Plum Fairy Cupcakes Class: December 13, 2pm-4pm, Ages 6-10,
Christmas Wreath Cookie Cake Class December 20 (AM) 10am-12pm, Ages 6-9, and (PM) 1:30pm-3:30pm, Ages 10-14,
Christmas Layer Cake Jar Class: December 20, 10am-12pm, Ages 3-7
Sugar Plum Fairy Cupcakes Class: December 29, 10am-12pm, Ages 8-12,
Got little chefs in the making? At Itty Bitty Bakers they set kids up for success by giving them hands-on baking opportunities that fit their age and skill level. Parents today are busy! Let them take the load off! They will teach your kids essential kitchen skills in a fun and safe environment. Bonus: holiday treats to take home to you!
Birmingham Zoo
2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham
Dates: December 22, and 23rd, December 29 and 30, December 31, January 1 & 2, 2026
Ages: K – 5th Grade
Register HERE
Zoo Camp’s “Winter Wildlife Explorers” teaches campers how animals survive in cold climates, explores adaptations, and includes hands-on nature science, games, and animal encounters.
High Point Climbing Birmingham
4766 US-280, Birmingham, AL 35242
Dates: November 20th-22nd at 9am-noon | December 23rd to January 3rd
Ages: 5-14
Register HERE
Climb into Fall and Winter Break and join their Camps for an unforgettable experience packed with action, adventure, and fun!
Little Hammies Winter Kid Bike Camp (with Treeline Expeditions)
Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham
Dates: December 6, 2025 and December 27, 2025
Ages: Riders who can ride without training wheels (typically 5–10)
Register HERE
Join to master bike skills, discover maintenance tips, and have a blast with games while exploring beautiful Oak Mountain.
