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Birmingham's summer camp scene offers an incredible mix of traditional and specialty programs, with over 100 providers creating memorable experiences for kids across the metro area. What really stands out is the diversity of options - from the historic YMCA Camp Cosby nestled in the Appalachian foothills to innovative programs like Camp Seale Harris, which expertly combines fun activities with diabetes education and support.
The city's rich sports culture shines through with about a third of all camps focused on athletics, but you'll also find unique STEM programs at McWane Science Center and creative arts experiences at the Alabama Ballet. Most camps run under $400 per week, making them relatively affordable compared to other major cities, and nearly all offer both full-day and half-day options to fit different family schedules.
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The average summer camp costs $250. We found that 120 camps cost under $200, 137 camps are between $201-$400, and 28 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Sports, Variety, Performing Arts. Sports camps make up 33% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 7 and 14 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 9 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 81 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 135 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 65 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 480 sessions, Full-Day camps have 217 sessions, Half-Day camps have 173 sessions.
Yes! 12 camps (3% of all camps) offer special needs accommodations.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, May. The average camp session runs for 8 days.