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Specialty & Sports Camps

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Specialty Camps provide opportunities for your children to learn new skills, enjoy new experiences and discover their passions! Your family will love our sports & specialty camp model:

Sport-Specific Skill Development
Using the principles of Y Sports, each week focuses on instruction, growth, and application in the respective sports.  The camp focuses on developing basic techniques, improving physical fitness, and encouraging teamwork while promoting the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.  Sports Camp is ideal for beginners as well as young athletes who want to improve their abilities, try new sports, and stay engaged in healthy physical activity during Summer Break.

Whole-Child Development: Spirit, Mind, and Body
Y Summer Sports & Specialty Camps features more than skills and drills. We design our programs to support and develop the whole child—spirit, mind, and body.  Campers build confidence, character, health, skill, and friendships in an environment of sportsmanship, healthy competition, and fun.

GREYSTONE YMCA

LOCATION
Greystone YMCA
5414 Highway 280
Birmingham, AL 35242

LEADERSHIP TEAM
Melanie Norman | mnorman@ymcabham.org
Billing/Account Questions | childcare@ymcabham.org

DATES:
June 8-12- Sports Camp
June 22-26 Art Explorers Camp
July 13-17 Around the World Camp
July 20-24 Sensory Camp

AGES SERVED:
4-6 years old, must be potty trained.

HOURS:
9:00am-1:00pm

WEEKLY FEES/DEPOSITS:
YMCA Members | $176 per child
Non- Members | $224 per child

All fees must be automatically paid from your checking account or debit/credit card. Fees will be scheduled for payment on the Wednesday prior to the week of care. You will be charged for each week you reserve, regardless of attendance, unless you cancel under our cancellation policy.

LATE REGISTRATION
Registration is open online through the Thursday prior to the week of care. Campers registered on Thursday or later for the upcoming week and/or registered after the start of the current week will be charged a $10 late registration fee, and payment will be processed with the weekly fees.

REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY
If the YMCA cancels a week, a full refund will be issued for fees paid. If a parent wishes to cancel a week, 2 weeks’ advance written notice is required, using the appropriate cancellation form. Registration Fees and Weekly Deposits are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another week. No refunds or credits for weekly fees will be issued for requests that do not meet the 2-week notice, and the weekly balance will be considered due. Please click HERE to submit a cancellation request.


Our Commitment to Child Safety and Abuse Prevention
At the YMCA of Greater Birmingham, child safety is foundational to everything we do. We follow Praesidium-informed practices and YMCA safety standards that promote prevention, accountability, and transparency. Staff receive training in child abuse prevention, supervision, and safety protocols to ensure every child is protected physically and emotionally.
👉 Learn more about our safety policies, reporting procedures, and family resources.


Financial Assistance for YMCA Summer Day Camp
The YMCA of Greater Birmingham is committed to ensuring all children have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive—regardless of a family’s ability to pay. Financial Assistance helps remove barriers to accessing Y programs and services. Awards are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Renewal of Childcare Financial assistance is required at the start of each camp season. Even if your family has been previously approved, please complete the application for consideration.
👉 Apply for Financial Assistance HERE

HOOVER YMCA

Location:
Hoover YMCA
2250 Highway 150
Hoover AL 35244

Summer Sports Camp Registration Dates
YMCA Members: February 16, 2026
Non-Members: March 2, 2026

Please note: Registration closes on Thursday prior for the upcoming week of camp.

Leadership Team: 
Emily Truncellito | Sports Program Coordinator | etruncellito@ymcabham.org
Billing/Account Questions | childcare@ymcabham.org

Dates:
June 1-5 – Hockey
June 8-12 – Volleyball
June 15-19 – No Sports Camp
June 22-26 – Basketball
June 29 – July 3 – No Sports Camp
July 6-10 – Indoor Soccer
July 13-17 – Hockey
July 20-24 – Volleyball
July 27-31 – Basketball
August 3-7 – Indoor Soccer

Ages Served:
Rising 5-8; 9-12 

Hours:
8:45am-9:00am Morning Drop Off
9:00am-1:00pm Program Time
1:00pm-1:15pm Afternoon Pick Up

Weekly Fees/Deposits
YMCA Members | $120 per child
Non- Members | $180 per child

All fees must be automatically paid from your checking account or debit/credit card. Fees will be scheduled for payment on the Wednesday prior to the week of care. You will be charged for each week you reserve, regardless of attendance, unless you cancel under our cancellation policy.

FULL DAY CARE OPTION – Traditional Summer Camp
NEW – The Hoover YMCA will apply a multi-camp discount for campers who register for both sports camp and traditional camp in the same week.  Campers who enroll in both programs at Hoover for the same week can add Traditional Summer Day Camp at Hoover for just $76 when registered with Sports Camp.  

Please note: if either the Sports Camp or the Traditional Summer Day Camp registration is cancelled, the multi-program discount will be removed and the standard rate will apply.

LATE REGISTRATION
Registration is open online through the Thursday prior to the week of care. Campers registered on Thursday or later for the upcoming week and/or registered after the start of the current week will be charged a $10 late registration fee, and payment will be processed with the weekly fees.

REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY
If the YMCA cancels a week, a full refund will be issued for fees paid. If a parent wishes to cancel a week, 2 weeks’ advance written notice is required, using the appropriate cancellation form. Registration Fees and Weekly Deposits are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another week. No refunds or credits for weekly fees will be issued for requests that do not meet the 2-week notice, and the weekly balance will be considered due. Please click HERE to submit a cancellation request.


Our Commitment to Child Safety and Abuse Prevention
At the YMCA of Greater Birmingham, child safety is foundational to everything we do. We follow Praesidium-informed practices and YMCA safety standards that promote prevention, accountability, and transparency. Staff receive training in child abuse prevention, supervision, and safety protocols to ensure every child is protected physically and emotionally.
👉 Learn more about our safety policies, reporting procedures, and family resources.


Financial Assistance for YMCA Summer Day Camp
The YMCA of Greater Birmingham is committed to ensuring all children have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive—regardless of a family’s ability to pay. Financial Assistance helps remove barriers to accessing Y programs and services. Awards are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Renewal of Childcare Financial assistance is required at the start of each camp season. Even if your family has been previously approved, please complete the application for consideration.
👉 Apply for Financial Assistance HERE

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