Best Alabama Family Camps Summer 2023 Directory

CAMP FACILITIES: CAMP 3T - Teaching through Theatre offers young adults ages 13-17 the opportunity to stay on-site in one of the Alabama State University dormitories. Many of the facilities are new or have been recently renovated. The dormitory housing is safe and offers a range of amenities, including furniture and access to a state of the art cafeteria on the pedestrian friendly university campus.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Tonea Stewart Performing Arts Camps annually draw more than 500 people from across the United States to the River Region for various camps offering captivating theatrical development.

Visionary founder and professional actress Dr. Tommie ‘Tonea’ Stewart has expanded its programming from two to five camps since 1994, annually adding new components.

Tonea Stewart Performing Arts Camps are designed to teach participants about the world of theatre, in addition to building self-esteem, character and confidence in their individual uniqueness. One of the camp’s most notable programs is GIFTED, which gives individuals with disabilities the freedom to express their diversity in a celebrated environment.

Program participants receive theatrical instruction through classes, workshops and training sessions with inspired staff and master guest instructors. The experience culminates with an original final production.

The 2014 camps are categorized by age and interest and start June 2nd through July 13th.

June 2 - 14
TAPS - Theatre Artists Performance School is a performance-based, two-week day camp from 8:00 am to 5:30 p.m. for ages 6-12. The Monday through Friday session will culminate with a final performance on Saturday, June 14th at 1:00 p.m. in the Dunn Oliver Acadome on the Alabama State University Campus.

June 22 - 29
CAMP 3T - Teaching through Theatre offers young adults ages 13-17 classes in acting, singing, dancing and oral interpretation. Camp participants stay on-site in dorms and present a final performance on June 28th at 1:00 p.m. in the Dunn Oliver Acadome on the Alabama State University Campus.

June 9 -14 | June 22-28
TTI - Technical Theatre Initiative is designed to give the participants ages 15 to 18 first-hand experience with the basics of costumes, lights, set design, entertainment law, sound, videography, photography, editing and stage management. Additionally, participants receive life skills around dressing for success, speech and diction; interview ethics and interpersonal communication in this Monday through Friday camp from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

July 10 - 13
ARPAC - Adult Repertory Performing Arts Camp gives community members to teachers, state employees and counselors a creative outlet in acting for television, film and stage. This three-day residential workshop is designed for ages 18 and up. Participants and staff are housed in the Alabama State University dormitories.

July 16 - 24
CAMP GIFTED - Giving Individuals Freedom to Express Diversity provides a platform for 13-21 year old individuals with special needs to participate in acting, singing and dancing. The day camp meets on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for two weeks. The final performance will be at 12:00 p.m. on July 24th in Leila Barlow Theatre.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: July 10 - 13
ARPAC - Adult Repertory Performing Arts Camp gives community members to teachers, state employees and counselors a creative outlet in acting for television, film and stage. This three-day residential workshop is designed for ages 18 and up. Participants and staff are housed in the Alabama State University dormitories.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Registration now is highly encouraged, as spaces are limited. Scholarships are available.
The number for more information is (334) 229-6755 or Our Camp Website Link: www.toneastewartcamps.com.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): June 2 - 14 TAPS - Theatre Artists Performance School is a performance-based, two-week day camp from 8:00 am to 5:30 p.m. for ages 6-12. The Monday through Friday session will culminate with a final performance on Saturday, June 14th at 1:00 p.m. in the Dunn Oliver Acadome on the Alabama State University Campus.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Registration now is highly encouraged, as spaces are limited. Scholarships are available.
The number for more information is (334) 229-6755 or Our Camp Website Link: www.toneastewartcamps.com.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see website for more information.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our Camp Website Link: thenextitgirl.org

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Our Camp Website Link: thenextitgirl.org

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Our Camp Website Link: thenextitgirl.org

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Our Camp Website Link: thenextitgirl.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our Camp Website Link: thenextitgirl.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Tech Lead - curriculum instructors
Non-Tech Lead - tech lead assistant
Community Lead - brand ambassador
Logistics Lead - logistics, packing lead

www.thenextitgirl.org/volunteers

CAMP FACILITIES: Our natural surroundings are absolutely picturesque with tall graceful pines, billowing hardwoods and “river rock” pathways throughout the campground. Girls live in simple yet lovely rustic cabins with the modern conveniences necessary to make camping comfortable and fun. We have a heated swimming pool as well as the river front for swimming and canoeing, tennis courts, open air gymnasium/basketball court, ropes course, climbing tower and many acres of trails for horseback riding.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: A camp for children since 1926. A private camp for girls since 1983. A Dream Come True!!!!

Riverview Camp for Girls has been owned and operated by Susan and Larry Hooks since 1997. As camp Directors in the Mentone area since 1983, their dream had always been “to be able to own their own camp”. When the opportunity to assume the ownership role on this campus became an option they were delighted. The spacious wooded riverfront property the campus is located on is absolutely “A Dream Come True”!

Riverview is located on the former Saddle Rock Camp for Girls campus. Since the Saddle Rock name had been established as a non-transferable name, the name Riverview was born out of necessity. “Riverview” was chosen because of its location on the beautiful waterfront property on “Little River”, a river that is classified as an Outstanding National Resource Waterway. The deep green tinted river allows one to see clearly the river-rock floor of the gently flowing waters. Fresh water bass and brim are often visible as well. Parents often say that our video and catalog do not “do justice” to the actual view of the river itself!

Cloudmont Camp for Boys was the founding camp on this site in 1926. Although the cabins have been remodeled and the site continuously updated, there are still several original, authentic log cabins, the original dining hall, as well as the original beautiful “open-air” gymnasium.

As the campus continues to be nurtured by the Riverview Staff, our one goal is for children and parents to feel the safe haven that is provided for our campers… a summer camp rich in fun, friendship, learning and adventure. Riverview is proud to be a part of a traditional camp that will make each child know that… “We're glad you're here!” and that our dream will be “A Dream Come True” for Riverview campers, as well!

Riverview is accredited by the American Camping Association, a member of Christian Camping International, American Red Cross, National Rifle Association, and Camp Archery Association.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Girls age 13-14 have the opportunity to participate in our Counselor-In-Training (CIT) program. The first step toward becoming a counselor. You will begin to develop leadership and instruction skills with counselor guidance.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Riverview Camp for Girls also offers two Mother-Daughter Weekends each year, one in the spring and one in the Fall. This weekend will be an opportunity for you and your daughter(s) to come enjoy camp activities together. If your daughter has attended camp before, you will both enjoy this "camping moment" together. If she has never camped before, you will both learn to love Riverview Camp for Girls. You can participate in canoeing, swimming, tennis, arts and crafts, archery, ropes course, riflery, riding and more. Of course, there will be time to hike, tour the campus, and just have fun together relaxing. See our website for more details at: Our Camp Website Link: www.riverviewcamp.com.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The Riverview campus is also the site for the unique and well-known Nature’s Classroom Atop Lookout Mountain, an exciting experiential education program that has existed on a national level for 23 years and in Alabama since 1991. As a member of the Association for Experiential Education, the program provides an individually tailored format for each group’s needs. Private and public schools as well as home-based school programs from all over the southeast attend this popular educational experience. Want to know more? Contact Nature’s Classroom [AT] 256-634-4443 for information for your child’s school program, or visit them online at: Our Camp Website Link: www.naturesclassroom.com.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Campers…Here’s what you can expect!

To have one of the most memorable summers of your life.
To do some amazing things that you never dreamed you would or could do!
To make mistakes when you try new things and not feel bad about it!
To make friends that you will want to spend your summers with for years to come!
To make friends that you will get together with in the fall and spring between summers at Riverview!
To run into these friends when you go to college!
To return to camp someday as a counselor!
To learn what it means to truly be you!
To learn what it means to be the best you can be!
To feel close to God!
To love your counselors!
To love your tribe!
To hunt the buffalo rattle!
To swing through the trees and feel the air brush your face!
To splash in the pool!
To hit the target…better yet, to hit the bulls-eye!
To sit in the field or swing quietly as you talk with friends!
To smile non-stop!
To Enjoy Extraordinary Experiences Everyday!
To say “Thank You” to whoever sends you to Camp Riverview! (Parents/Guardians/Grandparents)
To cry when you leave.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For girls ages 6-16, we have both 1 and 2 week sessions that can be combined for up to a 9-week camp stay. Visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.riverviewcamp.com for a complete list of session dates and fees.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
If you're looking for an opportunity for an exciting summer complete our staff application which is available at Our Camp Website Link: riverviewcamp.com by clicking the "Employment" link at the top of the page then the "Counselor Application" link near the bottom.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships may be offered, please call.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Naturally Gross! – Take a walk on the “wild side” with your grandparent or parent as we learn about some of the grossest, most disgusting features of the natural world! Fee covers both participants.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Year-round programs offered, please call.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 4th-August 3rd

CAMP FACILITIES: Our beautiful, modern facilities are equipped with restrooms and showers in every cabin. Facilities include: heated outdoor pool, open-air gym, climbing tower, access to The Little River, horseback riding trails, horseback riding barn and rings, athletic fields, ropes course, and much more!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: A Christian summer camp for girls ages 6-16. Since 1947, Camp Skyline has been a home for generations of campers. Skyline offers one and two week sessions where campers make new friends, honor old traditions, and strengthen their faith. Since there is a 1:5 counselor to camper ratio, your daughter is assured individual attention and guidance.

Our program has something for everyone and provides campers with more than twenty activity choices including horseback riding, circus, ropes course, canoeing, mountain biking, archery, swimming, gymnastics, and more! Campers choose their own schedule for the session that consists of six activities each day.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership program.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Mother/Daughter Weekends One and Two Week Summer Camp Sessions

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Check out our website for more information including dates and session rates.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: - Live Zooming and friendship-making time (prescheduled so your family can plan ahead!)
- Off-screen activities for independent play and learning (and naps! and yard time!)
- Hands-on activities with real art materials (art camp should be a little messy!)
- Small group sizes ensure that campers receive high quality instruction and individual attention from their teachers.
- Daily movement and mindfulness exercises integrated throughout the day to get the wiggles out

Camp tuition includes an Art Toolbox mailed to your home and a live exhibition every Friday that the whole family can attend, even those living far away.

Camp Staff:
Katerina Romanenko, Ph.D. Assistant Director of Youth and Family Programs

An experienced educator and visual culture historian, Dr. Romanenko specializes in Museum education, art history, American History, and object-based learning in formal and informal environments. She holds a PhD in Art History from the City University of New York and for more than 15 years teaches art history and works in Museum education. She also holds a BA in Education Sciences and has experience in research, development and implementation of educational programs for different age groups.

Alicia Mino, Art Educator, Manager of the School and Community Programs

An accomplished practicing artists and art educator, Alicia Mino received her Master’s in visual communication from the Metropolitan University of Chile, She spent fifteen years in Italy studying art history, oil painting, and sculpture. She presented in numerous art exhibitions and founded the Mates Art and Design Studio, where she taught drawing, oil/acrylic painting, and sculpture fundamentals for ten years. In 2008 Alicia moved to Philadelphia where she continues to exhibit her work and teaches art.

Lindsey Murphy, Art Educator and K-8 Program Coordinator

An art educator with over a decade of experience in the field of education, Lindsey Murphy has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology; concentration in Archaeology from Millersville University, and an Elementary Teaching Certification from Millersville University. She worked as a general education classroom teacher in the Oxford Area School District in Chester County, PA for 8 years, and has worked in PAFA’s education department over the past 11 years creating and implementing numerous museum tours and art making experiences for children and families of all backgrounds, becoming the K-8 Program Coordinator in 2019..

Melissa Hendrixson, Art Educator

Melissa Hendrixson is an artist and art educator who has worked in Museum Education for over five years. She has her Bachelor's of Fine Arts and Studio Certificate from Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and has gained experience through assisting the coordination and development of various museum programming including family programs, youth art classes, and summer camps. She now works for the School and Community Partnership Program as an art educator where she develops and implements museum tours, school lessons, and community outreach programs to support student learning, parental engagement and visual literacy initiatives.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: It is our sincere desire that no child be denied the opportunity to attend camp because of financial difficulties. Thanks to our generous donors, PAFA is able to offer a limited number of scholarships.

Please email artcamp[AT]pafa.org to receive a scholarship application

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Friday Art Show

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: PAFA offers a year round programs, online and in person for youth and families that engage parents and children with the museum collection and art-making. Our programs inculde art classes for middle school students, afterschool program for kids 6-11, and Sunday Family workshops. please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.pafa.org

OTHER CAMP INFO: Drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, comic books and graphic novels, collage and mixed media, and video arts.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates
June 21 - August 13, 8 weeks

Ages: 6-14 (groups: 6-8; 9-11; 12-14)

Mon-Fri from 9am - 3pm each day (except July 5rd).

For camps description, cost and schedule go to the registration website. Our Camp Website Link: www.pafa.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Assistants and Camp Instructors.
Please visit for current job announcements and apply via 
Our Camp Website Link: hr.pafa.org

CAMP FACILITIES: Our workshops and classes will be held in our University's academic buildings. Students will have recreation time in our state of the art Indoor Recreation Facility. The residential campers will stay in one of our on-campus dormitories and eat meals at the Jack Hopper Dinning Hall.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Visual Arts: Creative minded high schoolers looking for an in-depth art experience will be right at home at JSU’s Visual Arts Camp. This program will give students insight into what it is like to be a college level designer and artist in the JSU Art Department. Workshops will be taught by our experienced Faculty and graduate students. The camp includes housing, meals, and supplies. The week long camp will end with an Exhibition of the students’ work in one of our 4 campus gallery spaces open to family and friends.

Film making: "I Am My Own Super-Hero" Filmmaking Camp is an excellent introduction to the art of film making utilizing professional processes for writing, shooting and lighting digital film projects. The camp features a hands on, no-nonsense approach to the art of film; developing a script relating to their own super-hero qualities, placing students behind the camera, setting up creative lighting and learning techniques of boom operation from day one.

Creative Writing: Come write with us! The JSU Writers Camp (Young Adult Writing Program) is dedicated to fostering craft for writers interested in developing their skills in the genres of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, and will offer workshops, craft lectures, and readings by published writers and teachers of creative writing.

Acting: In this acting camp, actors will curate their own original interpretive work of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. From Humpty Dumpty to the Red Queen, from the Mad Hatter to the Jabberwocky, creative devising, ensemble work, and physical and vocal character exploration will all combine to bring the curious characters of Wonderland to life. Young actors will learn a variety of professional acting techniques, vocal and movement work, textual analysis, group games and exercises, audition techniques, and improv.

Cosplay/Costuming: Take your Cosplay skills to the next level in this intense one week camp! The week will be filled with a variety of hands on projects to increase your sewing, design, and patternmaking skills for Cosplay so you can better envision and complete your creations. Other projects will involve working with new and nontraditional materials such as thermoplastics and patterning and completing foam pieces. You will also sculpt, cast and mold items using the latest silicone products.

Show Choir: Over the span of a week, contemporary style singing with choreography will be taught to participants. Solo singing, choral singing, and dance will be emphasized as students work towards a themed show for performance by week’s end. Music reading is not required as students will be taught basic music reading skills through keyboard instruction. The Show Choir Camp will be led by experienced music faculty and graduate assistants.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family and friends are invited to attend Friday afternoon for the art shows, performances, readings, etc.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see the registration page for details: Our Camp Website Link: www.jsu.edu