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2008 CAMP DIRECTORY

DAY CAMPS

Adventures In Music Camp

205-726-4049

Samford University

800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229

www.samford.edu/schools/music/prep

pbcampbe@samford.edu

Gender: M/F

Number of sessions: 2

Fees: $325

Ages: Grades 1-12

Session Dates: June 16 - July 11

Piano or voice. Music theory/literature, private lessons, piano/vocal ensemble, guest artists, lunch, swimming. Monday – Friday 8-5.

June 16-20 (piano) or July 7-11 (piano or voice).

Alabama School of Fine Arts

1800 8^th Ave. North, Birmingham, AL 35203

www.asfa.k12.al.us

jlittle@asfa.k12.al.us

- Adventures in Learning – Young Writers’ Summer Camp

Gender: M/F

Number of Sessions: 1 week

Fees: $125/week + $50 registration

Ages: grades 5 – 10

Sessions Dates: June 9 – 13 (8am – 12:30pm)

Learn about poetry and fiction writing and how to turn words into images that leap off the page!

- Young Dancers Camp – Beginners Ages 5 – 9

Gender: M/F

Number of Sessions: 1 week

Fees: $150/week ($50 registration fee included)

Ages: 5 – 9 Sessions Dates: June 9 – 13 (9am – 11am)

Perfect for the beginner dancer interested in ballet and jazz.

- Young Dancers Intensive Camp – Grades 5-7

Gender: M/F

Number of Sessions: 1 week

Fees: $225/week ($50 registration fee included)

Ages: grades 5 – 7

Sessions Dates: May 26-30 (4pm – 8pm) + April 5 audition required

For students with a basic understanding of classical ballet. Ballet technique and the art of classical dance. Prepares students auditioning for ASFA Dance Department.

- Pre-Professional and Professional Summer Dance Intensive –

Advanced Dancers Ages 9 – 18

Gender: M/F

Number of Sessions: 3 weeks

Fees: $495 total for 3 weeks ($50 registration fee included)

Ages: 9 - 18

Sessions Dates: June 2-21 (8:30am – 6pm)

For the serious dancer who has mastered the intermediate summer dance program. Includes ballet, modern, jazz, pointe, male technique, pas de deux and repertoire.

- Adventures in Learning – Math & Science Camp

Gender: M/F

Number of Sessions: 1-week and 3-week camps June 9-27 (8am – noon or 8am – 1pm. Course dates, fees, &times vary. Please call 225-9241 for more information) Fees: vary Ages: vary from grades 6 - 10

Take courses in pre-algebra, algebra I, chemistry, investigative biology, molecular biology, genetics and computer programming.

- Adventures in Learning – Music Camp

Gender: M/F

Number of Sessions: 1 week

Fees: $125/week + $50 registration fee

Ages: students entering grades 5 – 7

Sessions Dates: June 9-13 (9am – 4pm)

Come learn about ear training, sight training and music theory in addition to playing your musical instrument.

- Adventures in Learning – Theatre Camp

Gender: M/F

Number of Sessions: 1 week

Fees: $125/week + $50 registration fee Ages: students entering grades 5 – 7

Sessions Dates: June 9-13 (8:30am – 12:30pm)

Come learn about scene study, theatre games, acting techniques, improvisation, technical theatre, auditioning, team building, creative problem solving, speech skills and self motivation!

- Adventures in Learning – Visual Arts Camp

Gender: M/F

Number of Sessions: 1 week

Fees: $125/week + $50 registration fee

Ages: grades 5 – 8 Sessions Dates: June 16-20 (8:30am – 3pm)

Do you like to draw? Come try our hand and eye at figure drawing, still life drawing, perspective drawing, etching and monoprint.

ASF/UAB Teen Summer Shakespeare Intensive

334-271-5341

c/o Alabama Shakespeare Festival

1 Festival Drive, Montgomery, AL 36117

www.asfeducation.net

kmagill@asf.net

Gender: M/F

Number of Sessions: 5

Fees: $200

Ages: grades 7-12

Session Dates: June 16 – 20, 2008 (10am – 3 pm)

Instructors from UAB staff will this camp for students who are prepared to dig deeper into their characters. Bring your own lunch for this camp.

All Aboard For Music

205-726-4049

Samford University

800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham AL 35229

www.samford.edu/schools/music/prep

pbcampbe@samford.edu

Gender: M/F

Number of Sessions: 1

Fees: $195

Ages: 3 - 6

Session Dates: July 14 – 18, 2008

All Aboard for Music Camp, Samford University – ages 3-6. Music fundamentals and literature, crafts, recreation, snack and guest performers. Monday – Friday, 9-11:30am, July 14-18.

Alabama Dance Academy Summer Dance Camps 2008

205-978-6830

3221 Old Columbiana Road, Hoover, AL 35226

www.aladance.com

info@aladance.com

Gender: M/F

Number of Sessions: 1-4

Fees: Junior Camp = $90 per week (session)* / Senior Camp = $200 per week (session)* (*Fees will be less per week (session) if you take more than one week of camp.)

Ages: 6 year and up

Session Dates: July 7^th / August 1^st

Intensive four-week summer studies program for dance students. Come explore various forms of dance and music in an exciting and positive environment.

The Altamont Arts Academy

205-879-2006

PO Box 131429, Birmingham, AL 35213

www.altamontschool.org

jwiygul@altamontschool.org

Gender: M/F

Ages: 5th - 12th grades; grades 5-8; 5-12

Session Dates: June 3 - Aug 15

Art Camp, Photography Camp and Drama Camp "Scenes from Shakespeare," Freshwater Fishing Camp and Daily Music Lessons. Check out Volleyball, Basketball and Soccer Sports Camp.

Camp Fire USA – Camp Fletcher

205-428-1059

5150 Fletcher Road, McCalla, AL 35022

www.campfire-al.org

seastwood@campfire-al.org

Gender: M/F

Number of Sessions: 8

Fees: $240/per week overnight/$30/day

Ages: 6-15

Session Dates: June 2 – Aug. 1

Camp Fire camping gives youth a chance to live, learn and share with others; build individual skills, and become closely involved with the natural environment.

Camp Fire USA – East and West Area Day Camps

205-324-2434

www.campfire-al.org

cfisher@campfire-al.org

Gender: M/F

Number of Sessions: 9

Fees: $60/week

Ages: 5-11; 5-13

Session dates: June 2- Aug. 1

Camp Fire Day Camps focus on learning disguised as fun, making friendships, exploring the outdoors, the importance of teamwork, respecting others and serving families.

Camp Fliptastic at Head Over Heels

205-981-2720

500 Caldwell Trace Park, Birmingham, AL 35242

www.headoverheelsgyms.com

craig@headoverheelsgyms.com

Gender: M/F

Number of Sessions: 2

Fees: $215

Ages: 5-12

Session Dates: June 16 – July 18

Flip into summer fun! Boys and girls ages 5-12 will learn gymnastics and do other fun activities. Wear comfortable clothes to flip in.

Camp Jam

800-513-0930

Shades Valley High School, 6100, Old Leeds Road, Birmingham, AL 35210

www.campjam.com

info@campjam.com

Number of Sessions: 1

Fees: $525/$375

Session Dates: June 23-27

CAMP JAM ROCK 'N' ROLL SUMMER DAY CAMP. Form a band, perform on stage, learn from pros, write and record songs. Ages 7-17. CampJam.com. 800-513-0930

Children’s Dance Foundation’s Costume Box and Creative Arts Camps

205-870-0073

1715 27^th Ct. South, Birmingham, AL 35209

www.childrensdancefoundation.org

info@childrensdancefoundation.org

Gender: M/F

Number of Sessions: varies

Fees: varies

Ages: 4yr – 5^th grade

Session Dates: June 2 - August 2

Half-day camps for four and five year olds. Full-day creative arts camps for first through fifth graders. Weekly classes for ages one to four.

Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama

Camp Coleman, Trussville, 205-655-3782 or 866-882-3572

Kanawahala Program Center, Chelsea, 205-678-8843 or 866-457-4590

www.girscoutsnca.org

cmack@cahabagsc.org

Gender: M/F

Number of Sessions: 9

Fees: $115-$190/one week; $1,000-$1,600 all 9 weeks

Ages: 5-14

Session Dates: May 27-Aug.

Fun and adventure. For girls and boys, scouts and non-members. Enjoy swimming, horseback riding, ropes courses, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, biking and just discovering the great outdoors.

Hunter Street Arts Academy

205-739-5350

2600 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover, AL 35244

www.hsbc.org

fayew@hsbc.org

Gender: M/F

Number of Sessions: 15 week (once a week)

Fees: $25 Registration; $18 per 30 min. private lesson

Ages: 6 and up

Session Dates: start January 14, end May 2

Private music lessons; piano, guitar, violin, voice, saxophone, bagpipes, flute.

Kids Gym & Dance

205-822-2332

636 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia, AL 35216

kidsgymvestavia@bellsouth.net

Gender: M/F

Ages: 1 1/2 – 8

Drop-off camps for 1.5- 8 years. Gymnastics, tumbling, games, relays, songs, dances, puppets, snacks and crafts are provided based on theme for the day.

Legacy YMCA Summer Day Camps

205-426-1211

1501 fourth Ave. S.W., Bessemer, AL 35022

www.ymcafamily.org

melody@legacyymca.org

Gender: M/F

Number of Sessions: 11
Fees: See website
Ages: 3-15

Session Dates: May 26-Aug. 8

Camps are designed to help kids learn important life skills. YMCA provides age appropriate activities that help kids build spirit, mind and body through Christian principles.

Levite Jewish Community Center

205-879-0411

3960 Montclair Road, Birmingham, AL 35213

www.bhamjcc.org

betty@bhamjcc.org

Gender: M/F

Number of Sessions: 11

Fees: varies
Ages: 18 mo. – 7^th grade

Session Dates: May 27 – Aug. 8

Campers develop independence, self-confidence and strong character. Traditional camps as well as specialty camps such as magic, cooking, basketball, cheerleading, soccer, tennis, art and sports.

McWane Science Center Summer Camps

205-714-8414

200 19^th St. N., Birmingham, AL 35203

www.mcwane.org

jmattingly@mcwane.org

Gender: M/F

Number of Sessions: 10 (one week sessions)

Fees: Start at $150

Ages: K-9

Session Dates: June 2 – August 8

Discover dinosaurs, travel into outer space or explore the oceans in McWane Science Center’s exciting Summer Camps. Register for a fun learning experience at www.mcwane.org.

MIST Academy Summer Math Camp

205-834-7415

P.O. Box 361031, Birmingham, AL 35236

www.mistacademy.com

info@mistacademy.com

Gender: M/F

Fees: $600

Ages: 10-18

Session Dates: June-August (TBA)

The MIST Academy Summer Math Camp is a series of two-week day programs for gifted math students entering grades 5 to 12

Odyssey Early Schools

Inverness:

205-991-0039

104 Heatherbrooke Park Drive, Birmingham, AL 35242

Trace Crossings:

205-988-8829

401 Emery Drive, Hoover, AL 35244

www.odysseyearlyschool.com

Gender: M/F

Fees: $750 per month (includes breakfast, lunch and snacks and 4 field trips per week)

Ages: K – 4^th grade

Session Dates: May 23 – August 6

Odyssey’s summer camp program features field trips to fun Birmingham venues virtually everyday, summer enrichment play! Space is nearly gone, so reserve you spot today!

Riverchase Community Church

205-988-8515
2053 Old Montgomery Highway Birmingham, Alabama 35244

www.riverchase.cc

We offer Mother’s Day Out, Preschool and Daycare. Summer programs also available.

Summer @ Altamont

205-879-2006

P.O. Box 131429, Birmingham, AL 35213

www.altamontschool.org

jwiygul@altamontschool.org

Gender: M/F

Ages: 3rd - 12th grades

Session Dates: June 3 - Aug 15

Acceleration & enrichment. Courses include everything from Intro to Greek to 5th Grade Math Prep and Middle School Study Skills to Essays for College Admissions.

Summer at Highlands

205-956-9731 X 105

4901 Old Leeds Road, Birmingham, AL 35123

www.highlandsschool.org

gmccool@highlandsschool.org

Gender: M/F

Number of Sessions: 10 weeks
Fees: varies
Ages: entering K – 8^th grade

Session Dates: June 2 – Aug. 8

Camps including academics, arts, sports and fun. Camps and activities enable children to continue to learn while having a great time! Full day care available!

Swimwell

205-563-1888

3800 Ridgeway Drive, Homewood, AL 35209

www.swimwell.com

calvinceo@swimwell.com

Ages: Preschool, youth teens and adults

Session Dates: Varies - winter, spring, summer and fall

Swimwell instructs all your basic swimming and safety skills; from beginning to competition/fitness swimming level. Life guard training & aerobics for adults all year round.

Total Baseball

205-941-0105

115 Citation Court, Homewood, AL 35209

www.tomorrowsplayer.com

baseball@charter.net

Gender: M/F

Number of Sessions: varies

Fees: varies

Ages: 6 - 18

Session Dates: varies

New concept in summer camp. You design your own week and your own instruction material. Just you, your closest friends and your own private instructor!

UAB Children’s Creative Learning Center

205-934-8358

50E #115, 1530 Third Ave. S.

Birmingham, AL 35294-1250

www.ed.uab.edu/cclc

lkirk@uab.edu

Gender:M/F

Number of Sessions: 6 weeks M-F

Fees: $125- $150 weekly

Enrichment and Reading Program ages 4- 3^rd grade

Workshops Ages 10 -12

Session Dates: June 2– July 11

A six-week summer enrichment program for children ages 4-12. Individualized workshops focusing on literacy, math, science and the arts are provided on a weekly basis.

Viva the Chef

205-967-VIVA

3147 Green Valley Road, Birmingham, AL 35243

www.vivathechef.com

chefwatts@vivathechef.com

Students explore the world of food with experienced faculty who work one-on-one with each student to build fundamental kitchen skills and prepare kids for a life-long love of food.

YMCA Hargis Retreat

205-678-6512

928 Hargis Drive, Chelsea, AL 35043

www.ymcabham.org

hargisretreat@ymcabham.org

Gender: M/F

Number of Sessions: 10
Fees: $169
Ages: 5-13

Session Dates: May 27 – Aug. 1

Summer Day Camp that really is camp! Canoeing, fishing, horseback riding, archery, hiking, arts and crafts, swimming. Lunch. Specialty camps. Bus pick up along Hwy. 280/Valleydale.

OVERNIGHT CAMPS

Baylor Summer Programs

423-757-2616

171 Baylor School Road, Chattanooga, TN 37405

www.baylorschool.org

carol_huckaby@baylorschool.org

Gender:M/F

Number of Sessions: 2

Fees: varies

Ages: rising 7^th -12^th grade (12 – 18 years old)

Session Dates: June 22 – 27 and July 6 – 26

Baylor Summer Programs offers experiential classes for exceptional students (rising grades 7-9) and a hands-on leadership camp for students leaders (rising grades 10-12).

Camp Fire USA – Camp Fletcher

205-428-1059

5150 Fletcher Road, McCalla, AL 35022

www.campfire-al.org

seastwood@campfire-al.org

Gender: M/F

Number of Sessions: 8

Fees: $240/per week overnight/$30/day

Ages: 6-15

Session Dates: June 2 – Aug. 1

Camp Fire camping gives youth a chance to live, learn and share with others; build individual skills, and become closely involved with the natural environment.

Camp Juliette Low

770-428-1062

P.O. Box 5113, Marietta, GA 30061

www.CJL.org

info@CJL.org

Gender: F

Number of Sessions: 5

Fees: 1 week $640 / 2 weeks $1250.00

Ages: 7 - 17

Session Dates: June 8 – Aug. 2, 2008

On Lookout Mountain. A traditional girls camp where self-reliance, confidence and teamwork are nurtured through fun, instructional programs. Smiles and friendship abound in beautiful surroundings!

Camp Skyline Ranch

800-448-9279

P.O. Box 287,m Mentone, AL 35984

www.campskyline.com

info@campskyline.com

Gender: F

Number of Sessions: Four, 2-week sessions

Fees: $2,220/2 weeks or $1,1195/1 week

Ages: 6-16

Provides campers with more than 20 activities including horseback riding, circus and ropes course! Skyline was founded in 1947 on the principles of Christian leadership.

Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama

Camp Coleman, Trussville, 205-655-3782 or 866-882-3572

Kanawahala Program Center, Chelsea, 205-678-8843 or 866-457-4590

www.girscoutsnca.org

cmack@cahabagsc.org

Gender: F

Number of Sessions: 44

Fees: $128-$368

Ages: 5-17

Session Dates: June 9-July 25

Summer Resident Camp is about fun and adventure. Girls will enjoy swimming, horseback riding, ropes courses, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, biking and discovering the great outdoors.

Valley View Ranch Equestrian Camp

706-862-2231

606 Valley View Ranch Road, Cloudland, GA 30731

www.valleyviewranch.com

info@valleyviewranch.com

Gender: F

Number of Sessions: 5

Ages: 8-17

Fees: varies by session

Session Dates: June 1 – Aug. 1

Since 1954! 600 acres, 80 horses, English and western, vaulting, and trails. CHA instructors teach all levels. Spend 4-6 hours daily with your OWN horse!

Victory Ranch

731-659-2880

P.O. Box 599, Bolivar, TN 38008

www.victoryranch.org

Gender: M/F

Number of Sessions: (1) Beginner / (7) Regular

Ages: $750 (Beginner) and $950

Fees: varies by session

Session Dates: May 27 – July 26

Christian overnight camp featuring one of the top outdoor adventure facilities in the nation. Outstanding counselors, air-conditioned lodges, horses, paintball, lake activities and much more.

Camp Woodmont

706-398-0833

381 Moonlight Drive, Cloudland, GA 30731

www.campwoodmont.com

infonew@campwoodmont.com

Gender: M/F

Number of Sessions: 8

Fees: $645 for 1 week or $1045 for 2 weeks

Ages: 6-14

Session Dates: June 1 – July 25

Camp Woodmont is just 2 hours from B’ham. Horseback, sports, dance, crafts, canoeing, archery, climbing and more. Open House May 18, 2008.

YMCA Camp Cosby

1-800-85-COSBY

2290 Paul Bear Bryant Road, Alpine, AL 35014

www.campcosby.org

Gender: M/F

Number of Sessions: 10

Fees: $446 – ½ wk (6-8yrs), $590/wk (6-12yrs), $629/wk (13-15yrs), $1824 – CIT program (15-16yrs)

Ages: 6-16

Session Dates: May 24-Aug. 3, one week sessions

Alabama’s premier camp on Lake Logan Martin. Known for its safe, fun community. Numerous activities including horseback, tubing, minibikes, wakeboarding, the Blob, and outdoor expeditions.

CAMP / EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES

Education Station

205-989-7155

3780 Riverchase Village, Suite 500, Hoover, AL 35244