Why Camp is Important for Kids
It is no secret that many children spend too much time in front of the computer or television screen today, and have little outdoors activity or interest in the natural world around them. According [Read More]
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2016 Birmingham Parent Summer Camp Directory
Day Camps Advent Episcopal School 2019 6th Ave. N. Birmingham, AL 35203-2701 205-252-2535 Info@AdventEpiscopalSchool.org adventepiscopalschool.org/summer Offering summer camps June – July for students entering Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. For students entering 4th Grade to 8th Grade, [Read More]
Make a Summer Camp Memory Book
For many young campers, there is often an abundance of excitement prior to attending camp. But there may also be a big letdown once the experience is over. To help children handle before-and-after camp transitions, [Read More]
Family Fun In Birmingham Alabama
Birmingham residents looking for family adventure can experience everything from beautiful beaches to scenic mountains without ever leaving the borders of this southern state. In addition, keeping vacation dollars within the state supports economic development [Read More]
Why Planning for Camp is Planning for Your Child’s Future
Since Junior’s birth, you’ve been socking away savings from every paycheck to ensure he has money for college. After all, responsible parents make sure he has the education to prepare him for the workforce, to [Read More]
10 Traditions to Start With Your Grandchildren
I’m sure I don’t have to tell you grandparents how important you are to your grandchild(ren). You are so much more than an occasional babysitter. You teach without it even seeming like you are, and [Read More]
The Itty Bitty Magic City
Does your preschooler like to play fireman? Play house? Want to work in a diner? Play grocery store? How about auto repair or driving a truck? Kids can do all that and more in [Read More]
Alabama Splash Adventure
On any given day at Alabama Splash Adventure, you may see a fit, white-haired older woman, out with her broom and dustpan, picking up trash, talking with patrons and directing the staff. What you [Read More]
Hikes for Tykes
Every Saturday from the end of March through November, families with preschoolers can participate in a fun, educational free event at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens designed to help the children interact with nature. Verna Gates, [Read More]
Planning a Birthday Party Away from Home
Planning your child’s birthday party can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. If you want to skip the work of a party at your home, another option is to have it at a [Read More]