This feature ran in the last issue of our Community Matters magazine.
Camp Cullman
Dates: June 1–July 31 (break June 29–July 3)
Time: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Location: OmniPlex (beside CWAC)
Cost: $1,350 per camper
$20 discount for second child
$25 discount for additional children
This full-day summer program keeps kids active and engaged with a variety of activities, games and chances to make friends.
Register at www.cullmanrecreation.org/camp-cullman.
Summer STEM Camp
Grades: 1st–8th
Dates: July 13–16 & July 20–23
Time: 8 a.m.–noon
Location: East Elementary School
Cost: Free
Deadline to apply: May 1
Kids can explore science, technology, engineering and math through hands-on projects, creative problem-solving and group challenges.
Register at www.cullmanrecreation.org/steam-camps.
Summer art camps: Shop Around the Corner Art Shop
These creative camps let kids try painting, pottery and mixed media, so they can experiment with art and bring home their own projects. Register by calling 256-775-1775.
June
Mrs. Maison’s Art Camp (Ages 5–8)
June 1–5 | $175
Mrs. Christy’s Pottery Camp (Ages 5–12)
June 8–12 | $225
Mrs. Maison’s Art Camp (Ages 9–14)
June 15–19 | $175
July
Mrs. Christy’s Pottery Camp (Ages 5–12)
July 6–10 | $225
Mrs. Maison’s Discovery Camp (Ages 5–12)
July 13–17 | $200
Mrs. Christy’s Pottery Camp (Ages 10–16)
July 20–24 | $225
North Alabama Agriplex camps
The North Alabama Agriplex is excited to host a number of summer day camps for kids ages preschool to teen. Call 256-297-1044 or email cullmanag@gmail.com for more information. For all camps, register at ww.agriplex.org.
Kitchen Camps
Sweet Pea Kitchen Camp (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)
July 13–17 | 10 a.m.–noon
Registration closes July 6
Bean Sprout Kitchen Camp (Grades 3–5, Ages 8–11)
June 22–26 | noon–2 p.m.
Registration closes June 15
Broccoli Buds Kitchen Camp (Grades 6–8, Ages 11–13)
July 20–24 | noon–2 p.m.
Registration closes June 15
Cost: $60 per child
These hands-on cooking camps teach kids kitchen basics, safe techniques, and fun recipes, helping them build confidence.
Touring Farms for Kids
Dates: June 4–5
Time: 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Ages: 7–13
Cost: $60
This two-day farm camp lets kids visit local farms, meet animals and learn how food is grown and produced. Lunch and snacks are included.
Garden Camp
Dates: June 8–12
Time: 9–11 a.m.
Ages: 6–11
Cost: $60
Kids can explore gardening by planting, harvesting and doing outdoor activities. They’ll have projects to take home each day.
Nature Day Camp
Dates: June 16–17
Time: 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Ages: 9–14
Cost: $60
This outdoor adventure camp includes kayaking, fishing, archery and lessons about Alabama’s natural history.
Sewing Camps
Beginning Hand Sewing
June 22–26 | 9–11:30 a.m.
Ages 9+ | $60
Beginning Machine Sewing
July 20–24 | 9–11:30 a.m.
Ages 9+ | $60 (must bring sewing machine)
These beginner sewing classes teach basic skills and let kids make their own projects.
