J Camp: A summer tradition since 1952

Specialty Camps

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11 WEEKS OF DAY CAMPS

Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

  • Pre-Camp: May 28–31
  • Half-day camps dismiss at noon

SPECIALTY CAMPS

  • Half-day (9 a.m.–noon): professional instruction
  • Full-day (9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.): professional instruction plus lunchtime, swimming, and other activities

CAMP A LA CARTE

  • Sign up for one week or all 11
  • Mix and match day camps and specialty camps

SUPERVISED BEFORE- AND AFTER-CAMP CARE

  • 7–9 a.m. (before camp)
  • 3:30–5:30 p.m. (after camp)

Personalized and flexible

All specialty camps run 9 a.m.-noon

Mix and match J Camp and specialty camp weeks according to your child’s interests and your schedule.

For girls

Camp GOTR combines the best of Girls on the Run with all the fun of camp! During this week-long session, rising 3rd–5th-grade girls will build friendships in a fun and inclusive setting that includes interactive games, being physically active, and expressing creativity through arts and crafts and storytelling.

Led by caring and qualified Girls on the Run coaches, Camp GOTR provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity for all girls to develop self-confidence, learn life skills they can use now and as they grow, and have fun with friends. 

  • Dates: June 2-6
  • Times: 9 a.m.-noon
  • Location: LJCC
  • Fee: $250

Sign up separately from regular J Camp registration

Sports and games

Learn soccer, t-ball, flag football, and basketball from expert coaches in this well-rounded approach to athletics and teamwork (full-day only).

Learn the fundamentals of this ancient game from Alabama state chess champion David Brooks.A

Learn skills and teamwork from Certified Pro Staff Trainer Terry Drake and his staff (full-day only).

Creative Kids is a vibrant summer art camp where young artists can explore their imagination through various artistic activities. Campers will experiment with painting, drawing, sculpture, and more, all while learning new techniques and expressing their creativity.

Strengthen passing, catching, and flag-pulling techniques with experienced in-house coaches Tim and October (full-day only).

Focus on footwork, technique, and ball placement with seasoned Tennis Pro Dale Clark.

Staff from Birmingham Fencing Club will teach the basics of fencing from the en garde position to the rules of scoring and winning a bout. Each day will bring a new aspect to the sport, ranging from understanding rules to mental fortitude (grades 3-7).

The arts

Learn the basics of drama through games, skits, props, storytelling, and improvisation with experienced performer and teacher Rachel Powers.

Express yourself using mediums ranging from traditional painting and drawing to innovative collage and printmaking.

Explore different media using a variety of materials, including painting, drawing, printing, collage, and 3D design.

LEGO camp is a fun and creative program designed for kids to explore building, problem-solving, and teamwork through LEGO bricks.

Filmmaking, taught by Eric Stockman, is an assignment-based camp where each day is broken into three parts: mission, production, and discussion. After learning what they need to accomplish on a given day, campers will break into teams to film and edit their assignments. Days will end with group viewings of discussions of projects.

Skills learned incrementally during the course of the week will include use of lights and microphones. Campers will learn different concepts, from simple shots to pans and tilts, point of view, dialog, and sequence. 

Sing and perform favorite songs through the decades, taught by experienced performer and teacher Jill Marlar.

Taylor Swift camp is a high-energy music-filled program where campers dive into the world of Taylor Swift. From singing and dancing to learning about songwriting and storytelling, campers will explore Taylor’s music and creative process.

Science and nature

Explore The J’s nature trails while learning about the icky and sticky world of gross science through science experiments and art projects (grades 1-4).