SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS + ACTIVITIES

Schools Out Bash

Presented by Splash Adventure at Alabama's Splash Adventure Waterpark

May 24, 2013

Splash Adventure Waterpark will host the Schools Out Bash. On Friday, May 24. School-aged kids will receive admission to the park for a discounted price of $14.99 each, where they can enjoy the slides, attractions, watch the new Sea Lion Splash Show, and kick off the summer with their friends and family members in a family-friendly water...

Sterne Agee LJCC Triathlon

Presented by Levite Jewish Community Center at Levite Jewish Community Center

May 26, 2013

 Team Magic and the Birmingham Area Levite Jewish Community Center are bringing back the Sterne Agee LJCC Triathlon for the 4th year. This event is truly a great "get your feet wet" triathlon for the early season. Plus, the new LJCC Kid's Splash and Dash brings more newbies into the sport.

This course is great for the...

Summer Reading Kick-Off Party

Presented by Irondale Public Library at Irondale Public Library

May 30, 2013

Read Along with Irondale Public Library this Summer! Registration is underway. Join us for our kick off party. 

You can register (if you haven't already) for summer reading, enjoy crafts, snacks and a short film.

NIKE Boys Basketball Camp

Presented by Elite Hoops Basketball LLC

May 28-May 31, 2013

 The inaugural NIKE Boys Basketball Camp at Trussville High School in Trussville, AL will run May 28-31, 2013 and will be directed by Lee Miller as well as Trussville Head Varsity Boys Coach Zane Arnold.

This camp will focus on individual skill development with our morning skill stations and afternoon 3 on 3 Cut Throat League. Each...

NIKE Girls Basketball Camp

Presented by Elite Hoops Basketball LLC at Vestavia Hills High School

May 28-May 31, 2013

 The inaugural NIKE Girls Basketball Camp at Vestavia Hills High School in Vestavia Hills, AL will run May 28-31, 2013 and will be directed by Michelle Manfredi as well as Vestavia Hills Head Varsity Boys Coach George Hatchett and Homewood Head Varsity Girls Coach Jovanka Ward.

This camp will focus on individual skill development...

The Hugh Kaul Beanstalk Forest Opens at Red Mountain Park

Presented by Red Mountain Park at Red Mountain Park

May 1-May 31, 2013

The Hugh Kaul Beanstalk Forest is a treetop challenge course with 20 unique ropes course obstacles. The aerial elements include bridges, tight ropes, zip lines, and more! Guests explore on their own and choose their challenge, everything from climbing walls to swinging on ropes to balancing on bridges. The Kaul Beanstalk Forest is the first...

Stories and Songs

Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL)

June 1, 2013

Journey on an adventure into your imagination in this fun-filled hour of stories and song.

Dirt Movers – Alabama 4-H

Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Powderly Branch Library (BPL)

June 3, 2013

Take a journey with the Alabama 4-H Center and discover what type of animals call the underground their home. Along the way you will meet a few dirt movers (live animals) with some really amazing skills.

We Dig Magic – Larry Moore

Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Woodlawn Branch Library (BPL)

June 4, 2013

Oh the places you’ll go, the stories you’ll hear, and the magic you’ll see when Larry Moore is near. Join Magic Man Larry for a program filled with stories and tricks that are bound to leave you wanting Moore.

Dig Into Reading

Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL)

June 4, 2013

It’s time to kick-off a summer of reading with puppeteer David Stephens and All Hands Productions. You may think you know the story of Jack and the Beanstalk, but you've never seen a version like this. Join us for a different look at the tale of Jack and his encounters with some magic beans, a beanstalk, a giant, and other fairytale...

Dirt Movers – Alabama 4-H

Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL)

June 4, 2013

Take a journey with the Alabama 4-H Center and discover what type of animals call the underground their home. Along the way you will meet a few dirt movers (live animals) with some really amazing skills.

Larry Moore - We Dig Magic

Presented by Birmingham Public Library and Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark at Springville Road Regional Library (BPL)

June 5, 2013

Oh the places you’ll go, the stories you’ll hear, and the magic you’ll see when Larry Moore is near. Join Magic Man Larry for a program filled with stories and tricks that are bound to leave you wanting Moore.

Dirt Movers – Alabama 4-H

Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Smithfield Branch Library (BPL)

June 5, 2013

Take a journey with the Alabama 4-H Center and discover what type of animals call the underground their home. Along the way you will meet a few dirt movers (live animals) with some really amazing skills.

Burrow Into Books

Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL)

June 5, 2013

It’s time to take your place and hunker down as we burrow into a game of Book Bingo. You’ll be surprised at the many books and other prizes you may win when you yell out BINGO!

Diggin Dinos

Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Ensley Branch Library (BPL)

June 5, 2013

The McWane Center brings fantastic fossil fun to your library this summer. This program will explore the truly amazing animals (not just dinosaurs) that once, swam, flew and walked the Earth!

Puppet Show: Jack and the Beanstalk

Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Springville Road Regional Library (BPL)

June 5, 2013

You may think you know the story of Jack and the Beanstalk, but you've never seen a version like this. Join David Stephens and All Hands Productions for a different look at the tale of Jack and his encounters with some magic beans, a beanstalk, a giant and some other fairy tale favorites.

U Can Dig It!

Presented by Birmingham Public Library at North Avondale Branch Library (BPL)

June 5, 2013

Kids will enjoy a hands-on lesson about an indoor herb garden that they can make and take home.Call 205-592-2082 to register.

Scrabble Jewelry

Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL)

June 5, 2013

Identify yourself with personalized jewelry made from Scrabble tiles.

Dance Central2

Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL)

June 5, 2013

Show off your moves with the fun Xbox game Dance Central2!

Larry Moore - We Dig Magic

Presented by Birmingham Public Library and Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark at East Ensley Branch Library (BPL)

June 6, 2013

Oh the places you’ll go, the stories you’ll hear, and the magic you’ll see when Larry Moore is near. Join Magic Man Larry for a program filled with stories and tricks that are bound to leave you wanting Moore.

Diggin Dinos

Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL)

June 6, 2013

The McWane Center brings fantastic fossil fun to your library this summer. This program will explore the truly amazing animals (not just dinosaurs) that once, swam, flew and walked the Earth!

Dirt Movers – Alabama 4-H

Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL)

June 6, 2013

Take a journey with the Alabama 4-H Center and discover what type of animals call the underground their home. Along the way you will meet a few dirt movers (live animals) with some really amazing skills.

Xtreme SNaP Wipe Out: Dig In

Presented by Emmet O'Neal Library

June 6, 2013

It's a giant mess with our annual afternoon of wild and crazy team games! Weather forecast: muddy! Rising 3rd - 6th graders

Be sure to check out our other Thursday programs for elementary schoolers, going on all summer long at the Emmet O’Neal Library.

Larry Moore - We Dig Magic

Presented by Birmingham Public Library and Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark at Wylam Branch Library (BPL)

June 6, 2013

Oh the places you’ll go, the stories you’ll hear, and the magic you’ll see when Larry Moore is near. Join Magic Man Larry for a program filled with stories and tricks that are bound to leave you wanting Moore.

We Dig Magic – Larry Moore

Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Southside Branch Library (BPL)

June 7, 2013

Oh the places you’ll go, the stories you’ll hear, and the magic you’ll see when Larry Moore is near. Join Magic Man Larry for a program filled with stories and tricks that are bound to leave you wanting Moore.

Dig the Beat of John Scalici

Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Inglenook Branch Library (BPL)

June 7, 2013

Join us as we dig the stories and sounds of award-winning percussionist, John Scalici. His drum circle of fun is guaranteed to rock your world. Learn more about John Scalici at http://getrhythmprograms.com/.

Vacation Bible School

Presented by Briarwood Presbyterian Church, PCA at Briarwood Presbyterian Church

June 3-June 7, 2013

Come for skits, songs, crafts and tons of fun! This year we will be learning about Nehemiah as we go “Under Construction!”

VBS IS FREE AND OPEN TO MEMBERS AND VISITORS OF BRIARWOOD WHO ARE CURRENTLY IN K4-5TH GRADE. (CHILDREN WHO WILL BE IN K5-6TH GRADE IN THE FALL.) T-SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR $12. DEADLINE FOR...

Anytown Alabama

Presented by YWCA Central Alabama

June 2-June 8, 2013

Anytown Alabama is a wonderful opportunity for high school students to develop leadership skills that they can bring back to their school and community.

We recruit student “delegates” from all over Birmingham so that every race, gender, religion, school, neighborhood, immigration status and ability...

Candyland

Presented by Hoover Public Library at Hoover Public Library

June 10, 2013

Exercise your sweet tooth while playing a life-size game of Candyland.

Grades 1-3. Registration begins May 20.

Dig the Beat of John Scalici

Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch

June 10, 2013

Join us as we dig the stories and sounds of award-winning percussionist, John Scalici. His drum circle of fun is guaranteed to rock your world. Learn more about John Scalici at http://getrhythmprograms.com/.

Diggin Dinos

Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Powderly Branch Library (BPL)

June 10, 2013

The McWane Center brings fantastic fossil fun to your library this summer. This program will explore the truly amazing animals (not just dinosaurs) that once, swam, flew and walked the Earth!

Diggin Dinos

Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Birmingham Public Library - Central Branch

June 11, 2013

The McWane Center brings fantastic fossil fun to your library this summer. This program will explore the truly amazing animals (not just dinosaurs) that once, swam, flew and walked the Earth!

Dirt Movers – Alabama 4-H

Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL)

June 11, 2013

Take a journey with the Alabama 4-H Center and discover what type of animals call the underground their home. Along the way you will meet a few dirt movers (live animals) with some really amazing skills.

Dirt Movers – Alabama 4-H

Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Wylam Branch Library (BPL)

June 11, 2013

Take a journey with the Alabama 4-H Center and discover what type of animals call the underground their home. Along the way you will meet a few dirt movers (live animals) with some really amazing skills.

Paint Your Own T-Shirt

Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL)

June 11, 2013

Bring your own clean-white T-shirt before June 4 and create your own Summer Reading T-shirt on June 13.

We Dig Magic – Larry Moore

Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Avondale Regional Library (BPL)

June 12, 2013

Oh the places you’ll go, the stories you’ll hear, and the magic you’ll see when Larry Moore is near. Join Magic Man Larry for a program filled with stories and tricks that are bound to leave you wanting Moore.

Dirt Movers – Alabama 4-H

Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Springville Road Regional Library (BPL)

June 12, 2013

Take a journey with the Alabama 4-H Center and discover what type of animals call the underground their home. Along the way you will meet a few dirt movers (live animals) with some really amazing skills.

Diggin Dinos

Presented by Birmingham Public Library at North Birmingham Regional Library (BPL)

June 12, 2013

The McWane Center brings fantastic fossil fun to your library this summer. This program will explore the truly amazing animals (not just dinosaurs) that once, swam, flew and walked the Earth!

Paint Your Own T-Shirt

Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Five Points West Regional Library (BPL)

June 12, 2013

Bring your own clean white T-shirt before June 5 and create your own Summer Reading T-shirt on June 12.

Scrabble Jewelry

Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL)

June 12, 2013

Identify yourself with personalized jewelry made from Scrabble tiles.

Larry Moore - We Dig Magic

Presented by Birmingham Public Library and Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark at Avondale Regional Library (BPL)

June 13, 2013

Oh the places you’ll go, the stories you’ll hear, and the magic you’ll see when Larry Moore is near. Join Magic Man Larry for a program filled with stories and tricks that are bound to leave you wanting Moore.

Diggin Dinos

Presented by Birmingham Public Library at West End Branch Library (BPL)

June 13, 2013

The McWane Center brings fantastic fossil fun to your library this summer. This program will explore the truly amazing animals (not just dinosaurs) that once, swam, flew and walked the Earth!

Dirt Movers – Alabama 4-H

Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Woodlawn Branch Library (BPL)

June 13, 2013

Take a journey with the Alabama 4-H Center and discover what type of animals call the underground their home. Along the way you will meet a few dirt movers (live animals) with some really amazing skills.

Dig the Beat of John Scalici

Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Smithfield Branch Library (BPL)

June 13, 2013

Join us as we dig the stories and sounds of award-winning percussionist, John Scalici. His drum circle of fun is guaranteed to rock your world. Learn more about John Scalici at http://getrhythmprograms.com/.

Xtreme SNaP: Game On

Presented by Emmet O'Neal Library

June 13, 2013

Multiple gaming systems, snacks, and gift cards for rising 3rd - 6th graders

Be sure to check out our other Thursday programs for elementary schoolers, going on all summer long at the Emmet O’Neal Library.

Dig into Painting

Presented by Birmingham Public Library at North Avondale Branch Library (BPL)

June 13, 2013

Learn to make paints from what forms dirt and what can be dug up! Come create a unique painting—all we need is beneath our feet. We’ll dig up some dirt and explore a paint-making technique.Call 205-592-2082 to register.

Dirt Movers – Alabama 4-H

Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Inglenook Branch Library (BPL)

June 14, 2013

Take a journey with the Alabama 4-H Center and discover what type of animals call the underground their home. Along the way you will meet a few dirt movers (live animals) with some really amazing skills.

We Dig Magic – Larry Moore

Presented by Birmingham Public Library at North Avondale Branch Library (BPL)

June 14, 2013

Oh the places you’ll go, the stories you’ll hear, and the magic you’ll see when Larry Moore is near. Join Magic Man Larry for a program filled with stories and tricks that are bound to leave you wanting Moore.

Mobile Dairy Classroom

Presented by Birmingham Public Library at Springville Road Regional Library (BPL)

June 14, 2013

Come to the library to meet a real cow. We'll learn all about how milk gets from the farm to your fridge. We'll even have a milking demonstration. This is a special extra-large bovine Grubdown!

AWC Summer Day Camp for 6th-8th Graders

Presented by Alabama Wildlife Center at Alabama Wildlife Center

June 10-June 14, 2013

Does your child love animals or enjoy being outdoors surrounded by nature? Is your child a future wildlife biologist or veterinarian who needs a place to develop his or her interests? If your answer is “Yes” to either of these questions, we have a place for your child at AWC’s inaugural summer camp program.

We...