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This camp guide is in the process of being updated for 2024. Please be aware that many camps are still in the process of making decisions about camp offerings and we will make continuous updates as we receive information from the camps.

Whether you are looking for a day camp option (whole day or half-day) or your child is ready for an exciting sleepaway camp experience, you’ll find it here.

Rocket City Lasers

Price(s): $300-450
Dates: June-July 2024
Ages: 5th-12th Grade
Contact: 256-666 7082
Visit Website | Facebook

Rocket City Lasers inspires 5th graders and up to explore the art and science of lasers and laser show production through their clubs and classes. Setting laser animation to music is the perfect STEAM activity! Neurodivergent students and homeschool group bookings are welcome. Based conveniently at Campus No 805 in downtown Huntsville, daytime homeschool, after school, evening and weekend slots are available. Summer Camps offer half day and full day options.

KidCam Camps

Price(s): As low as $160 a week, depending on location.
Dates: TBD
Ages: Ages 5 – 13
Contact: 256-536-2882
Huntsville Camp | Decatur Camp | Camp Spotlight

At Kidcam, day camp isn’t just something we do, it’s all we do! That’s why we have been the trusted name in summer camps by thousands of families for almost 50 years.

Our mission is to bring the Spirit of Summer to life by creating memorable moments and lasting relationships, through a powerful summer camp experience that inspires greatness and brings smiles to faces. This year we will rediscover the Spirit of Summer by letting kids be kids through the power of camp!

Nature Rangers Camp at Burritt

Price(s): $175-$245 (discount for members)
Dates: TBD
Ages: Rising 1-5th grades
Contact: 256-536-2882
Visit Website | Education Spotlight

Burritt camps are back to provide your child with a summer full of learning and laughter! Each week of camp revolves around a different theme. These camps are open to children who have completed grades K-5 and are led by Burritt’s CPR-certified staff. Each camp day runs from 9:00 to 2:00. The option of extended day sessions is available.

boys and girls outside at the Huntsville Botanical Garden

Huntsville Botanical Garden

Price(s): $175-$400 (discount for members)
Dates: TBD
Ages: Rising K-6th grade
Contact: 256-830-4447 ext. 253.
Visit Website | Camp Spotlight

Backyard Science, Fairies in the Forest, Garden Detectives! These are just a few of the awesome camps the Huntsville Botanical Garden is offering in June and July of 2022 with options available for ages 5-13 (grades K-6). Extended Care is available in the morning and/or afternoon for an additional fee. Morning Extended Care hours are 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Afternoon Extended Care hours are 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Camp Cha-La-Kee banana boat

YMCA Camp Cha-La-Kee

Dates: TBD
Ages: 7-16
Price(s): varies
Phone: 256-705-9622 ext. 329
View Website | Camp Spotlight

Since 1957, YMCA Camp Cha-La-Kee has been serving young people ages 7-15 with an unforgettable day and overnight camping experience.  We employ caring, fun loving and dynamic camp counselors whose focus is on safety, relationship building and fun. Our 61-acre campus, located on Lake Guntersville, provides a beautiful scenery that provides engaging and exciting traditional camp activities. Campers leave our camp with new friendships, more self-confidence and an increased independence they can use at home, school and in the community.

Pine Ridge Day Camp

Price(s): $394/week
Dates: May 27-July 26, 2024
Ages: 4 yrs to 10th Grade
Phone: 256-778-9999
Visit Website | Registration | Camp Spotlight

Pine Ridge Day Camp is nestled on over 120 acres including rolling fields, beautifully wooded hills, and a sparkling lake. Campers will have the opportunity to participate in lots of activities including horseback riding, swimming, canoeing, archery, rock-wall climbing, zip-lining, high & low ropes challenge courses, and more!

Pine Ridge Day Camp is accredited through the American Camp Association, so you can be assured that our facilities, staff, and programs meet strict standards established by the camping industry.

Camp Maranatha

Price(s): $200-$795/week
Dates: TBD
Ages: Grades K-12
Phone: 256-574-4539
Website | Registration

Camp Maranatha is an independent Christian Summer Camp located on beautiful lake Guntersville in Scottsboro, AL. Locally owned and operated for more than 50 years, Maranatha offers a variety of amazing programs for children ranging from K-12 with age-focused Day Camp, Overnight sleep-away Camp, Adventure Camp, and Leadership Training opportunities. Your camper will enjoy confidence-building activities like canoeing, kayaking, crafts, high-ropes, games, and other fun overseen by our certified staff, and our convenient busses will handle daycamper pickup and return trips from Huntsville and Madison! Book your child’s summer adventure today!

Up a Creek

Price(s): $255-$265/week
Dates: TBD
Ages: Grades K-5th
Phone: 256-506-9212 (Madison) | 256-393-4182 (Hampton Cove)
Madison | Hampton Cove | Camp Spotlight

Jennifer Rogers, a veteran elementary teacher, is the program director in Madison and offers an awesomely adventurous and active summer camp. Using the indoor play place as home base, there is never a dull moment. Up A Creek has exciting field trips planned each week of camp with lots of swimming and splashing, too. Up A Creek boasts an indoor rock wall, inflatables, mechanical great white shark ride, ball pit and foam pit, indoor and outdoor play areas, and air hockey table and skeeball.

Steve Trash Magic Camp

Price(s): $325/week
Dates: July 24 – 27, 2024
Ages: 8-12
Contact: stevetrashrocks@gmail.com
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Steve Trash Magic Camp focuses on building self-confidence, better communication skills, and growing empathy through learning really cool magic. The kids also get to take home extremely high quality magic tricks. Our curriculum, videos, file folders are all created by the award winning Discover Magic Program. Classes are being presented and taught by World Famous Magician Steve Trash. Have fun. Laugh a lot. Learn Magic from a Master!

More Day and Overnight Camps

Branch Discover Camp – View Website

Camp Juliette Low – View Website

Childcare Network – View Website

Camp Gan Israel – View Website

Camp St. Bernard – View Website

Competitive Edge Learning – View Website

Connect Camps at Willowbrook – View Website

Hampton Cove Preschool Summer Camp – View Website

Harvest Youth Club – View Website

Haven Farms Summer Camps – View Website

KidCam Camps – View Website

Kidtopia Tiny Travelers Summer Camp – View Website

Madison Academy Summer Champs – View Website

Maranatha Day and Overnight Camps – View Website

Messiah Lutheran Music Class. – View Wesbite

Oak Meadows Stables Horse Camp – View Website

Pine Ridge Day Camp – View Website

Pineview Christian Academy Camp – View Website

Premier Summer Camp – View Website

Primrose Summer Camp – View Website

Randolph Summer Camp – View Website

Riverview Camp for Girls – View Website

Special Camps – View Website

St. Mark’s Summer Camp – View Website

Sumatanga Day Camp – View Website

Up a Creek Adventure Day Camp – Hampton Cove | Madison

WinShape Camps Madison, AL – View Website (Registration Opens March 7)

YMCA Summer Day Camp (Hogan & Southeast Y) – View Website


This guide will be updated frequently so check back for new camps added each week! And don’t forget to check out the other camps listed in our 2024 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE including:

  • Arts Camps
  • Education Camps
  • Sports & Fitness Camps
  • Vacation Bible Schools – May 2024
  • Teen Summer Volunteer Opportunities
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