16-04-2025
Beat boredom this summer with these camps
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT)– Looking to keep the kids occupied over the summer? Here are a few summer camps in the area offering some fun activities.
Jefferson County:
UAB Summer Camp: UAB University Recreation is hosting a summer day camp for children ages 5 through 12. The camp uses all of the facilities the recreation center has to offer, including swimming and the rock wall. Each week has a themed activity for cultural enrichment. Camps begin May 26 and continue through the beginning of August.
Birmingham Zoo Camp: Featuring three rotating programs, Birmingham Zoo's day camp gives an opportunity for children 5-11 to learn about nature. Meet the animals, tour the zoo, or learn about conservation. Camps begin May 27 and are held through the last week of July.
Camp McWane: The McWane Science Center is offering a long list of hands-on science activities during their summer day camps. Kids will be able to explore the exhibits and learn about STEM subjects under expert instructors. Open to children to grades first through seventh, the camps run through June and July.
Shelby County:
Alabama Wildlife Center: Situated in Oak Mountain State Park, the Alabama Wildlife Center's summer day camp gives children grades 1st-6th a chance to explore nature.
YMCA of Greater Birmingham (Alabaster, Pelham): A mixture of STEM-based projects with swimming, sports, games, and arts and crafts, this camp gives 1st through 7th graders a chance to explore a variety of interests. Camp runs during June and July.
Tuscaloosa County:
University of Alabama Summer Camps: The University of Alabama is offering a variety of camps to fit any interest. These include sports camps, the Young Writers camp, and UA Art Camp, among others.
PARAkids Summer Day Camp: Hosted on a variety of sites across the Tuscaloosa area, PARAkids offers themed weeks and a variety of indoor and outdoor activites for Kindergarteners through 6th graders. Camps begin on June 2 and run every week until the first week of August.
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