Summer Camps

in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

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School is out, and summer is finally here!

Keep your kids active this season with local summer camps. From STEM and art camps to outdoor and sail camps, there’s something exciting for every kiddo! 

 

Nature & Outdoor Camps

Sailing lesson at The Wind and Water Learning Center in Orange Beach

Sail Camp at Wind & Water Learning Center

June 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27 & July 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, 28-August 1

Ahoy, little sailors! Participants of Sail Camp will learn the ropes of sailing and even get the chance to steer their own vessel. All campers will need to be able to swim without fear of the water. The above dates are age-specific.

Gulf State Park Camp at The Learning Campus

June 2-6, 9-13, 23-27 & July 7-11, 14-18, 21-25

Ages: 11-14

If you have an explorer in the family, they'll love learning about natural and cultural history of Gulf State Park with excavations, hikes, animal encounters, and science experiments.

Two kids touching a manta ray at a touch tank on the Gulf State Park Pier during Shark Week

Oceanic Exploration Camp at The Learning Campus

July 14-17

Ages 5-8

If your child loves the Gulf and marine life, they’ll have a blast with the hands-on projects and crafts at Oceanic Exploration Camp.

Gulf Camp at the Gulf Coast Eco Center

July 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, July 28-August 1

Ages 7-13

Gulf Camp is the ultimate program for kids who love the outdoors and offers activities like kayaking, outdoor cooking, and biking.

STEAM & Educational Camps

A table full of building blocks

STEAM Camp at The Learning Campus

June 9-12, 23-26, & July 7-10

Ages 5-8, 9-12

Combining science, technology, engineering, art, and math, STEAM camp has a little bit of everything to keep your children entertained.

Robotics Camp at The Learning Campus

June 23-26, July 14-17

Ages 8-13

Campers at robotics camp will have a blast building and programming robot kits. At the end of the week, they'll get to test their robots through a series of challenges. 

Cute sloth hanging upside down at The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo in Gulf Shores

Zoo Camp at The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo

June 9-13, 16-20, 23-27 & July 7-11, 14-18, 21-25

Grades K-4th

Animal lovers can’t pass up a week at Zoo Camp, learning all about the furry, feathered, and scaly residents at The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo.

Art Camps

Clay bowl being made on a pottery wheel at The Clay Studio in Orange Beach

Art Camp at The Learning Campus

June 16-19, July 21-24

Ages 5-8, 9-13

If you have the next Van Gogh in your house, let them participate in Art Camp, where they’ll craft art pieces while learning about notable artists.

Camp CASA at The Coastal Arts Center

June 2-6 - Rising 4th- 7th graders

June 23-27 - Rising 1st- 3rd graders 

July 4-18 - Rising 8th- 12th graders

Students at Camp CASA will work with local professional artists to create all sorts of creative pieces such as hot glass, pottery, paintings.

More Fun Camps

Cart going down the rollercoaster at OWA Amusement Park

Kidcam Camp at OWA

May 28 -August 2

Entering Kindergarten through age 13

Campers at Kidcam will have a blast playing in the OWA amusement park, splashing at the waterpark, and experiencing various activities.

Looking for more fun things to keep the kiddos entertained on vacation? Check out the links below for more vacation inspiration. 

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