the best summer of your life

what is Camp Adventure?

Our camp began in 1997 with the idea that summertime should be a wonderful time for kids. We’ve planned a full summer of camp for the boys and girls in your life that will make their summer days the greatest days of the year. It’s a fun, safe place for kids. Here’s what we’ve planned!

Our summer-long day camp is centered around the beautiful wooded campus of Shades Mountain Community Church in Bluff Park, Alabama (smcc.church). Camp is from 9:00-4:00 each day for grades K5-8th and 9:00-1:00 for ages 3-4, and we also have an early and late program for grades K5-8th (see details under the early/late show). The facilities are great, just right for an awesome time all summer long. You’ll love it here. 

Our camp is for campers ages 3 to entering 8th grade, and they enjoy learning a lot as they have a great time.  They go home feeling that they’ve spent the day with good friends who really care about them as individuals as well as an important part of the group. It’s just the thing for kids enjoying their first camp experience, as well as for “seasoned pros” who have previously been to camp. We’re planning everything carefully to make each week great. We expect most weeks to fill up, so plan on selecting the weeks at the time of registration so you won’t be disappointed by a full camp.

WHY Camp Adventure?

It’s the people at camp who make those memories. Parents tell us our staff makes their kids feel loved and important. We work to help campers build good relationships with adults and other kids. Camp is like a big family whose members encourage and strengthen each other. We’ll do what it takes to make sure your child “fits in” and feels at home with the other campers.

Just wait until you see what we’ve planned for your kids. We’ll make sure your child has a safe and fun time each day at camp!

Once you register, we’ll send you a complete Camp Information Packet in May with all of the details you’ll need to know before camp begins. Camp is more than a vacation; it’s the best summer of your life! Parents tell us their kids can’t wait. Weeks fill up fast, so be ready for registration day! 

Attendance at Camp Adventure is open to all children regardless of race, color, religion or ethnic background. Please remember that Camp Adventure is a Christian camp that teaches Biblical principles to our campers.

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One great camp. two great programs.

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Camp Adventure

At Camp Adventure, campers entering 2nd–8th grade in the fall get to experience a summer like no other. Each day runs from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and every moment is designed for maximum fun.

We kick things off with our high-energy Rally—packed with game shows, songs, competitions, and surprises that get everyone cheering. From there, campers rotate through an amazing variety of activities tailored just for them.

Step into The Bus Stop, where the latest video games keep the energy rolling. Get creative at the Creation Station, complete with a giant LEGO pit, oversized chess and checkers, and our legendary Box Lab, where cardboard becomes anything you can imagine.

Need to relax? Head over to The Hangout, where hammocks, Gaga Ball, and even miniature golf make it the perfect chill spot. If you’re ready for thrills, race down our three epic water slides or dive into DIY, where you’ll craft one-of-a-kind projects to take home.

And that’s not all—each week comes alive with a brand-new theme, bringing larger-than-life activities and unforgettable adventures that keep campers excited to see what’s next.

At Camp Adventure, no two days are the same, and every moment is packed with fun, friends, and memories that last a lifetime.

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Jr. Adventure

Junior Adventure is designed especially for our youngest campers—ages 3 through those entering 1st grade in the fall of 2025. It’s packed with all the fun and excitement of Camp Adventure, but in an environment created just for them.

Your little camper will join in their very own camp rally filled with songs, laughter, and activities just their size. They’ll get to experience all of our weekly themes, splash down water slides built for their age, and enjoy the care of counselors who love getting down on their level to play and make camp extra special.

Camp Hours & Details:

  • Ages 3–4: Camp runs 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Carpool begins at 8:45 and ends at 1:15. Campers must be 3 years old and potty-trained to participate.

  • K5–1st grade: Camp runs 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, with optional early care (7:15–8:45) and late care (4:15–5:45) available. The camper must be five years old to attend the full day.

We’re confident your youngest adventurer will love every minute of Junior Adventure—it’s a summer experience made just for them! 

2026 Camp Prices

  • This $40 fee is a one time, per camper fee. This also includes a backpack in your camper’s team color that they can use to take to camp each day.

  • This cost is $215 for both Day Camp (2nd-8th grade) and Jr. Adventure (K5-1st grade). Regular hours included are 9:00am-4:00pm.

    This cost is $150 for Jr. Adventure (ages 3-4). Regular hours included are 9:00am-1:00pm.

  • Regular hours included for K5-8th grade are 9:00am-4:00pm.

    Regular hours included for ages 3-4 are 9:00am-1:00pm.

  • Each punch card is good for any 5 Early Shows (7:15am-9:00am) or Late Shows (4:00pm-5:45pm). If you do not have an Early or Late Show pass, the cost is $7 per session, per child. Early and late show punch cards are flexible and may be used at any time during the summer. They are not limited to a specific week of camp.

  • This pass is good for any and all Early or Late Shows for the entire summer! If your camper plans to be at camp each week for early and late care, this pass will save you $140 for the summer! Each All Access Pass is good for one individual camper.

2026 food Prices

Campers may bring their own snack and/or lunch or purchase them at camp with a food plan. A lunch menu will be included in your registration packet a few weeks before camp starts.

Snacks: fruit, freshly popped popcorn, veggie straws, granola bars, fruit, muffins, and chips
Drinks: water, juice, and Gatorade
Candy and sodas are available for purchase on Fridays.

Jr. Adventure snacks and lunches are available for purchase and are tailored to their age group including granola bars, fruit snacks, veggie straws, etc..

  • Lunch includes a choice of entree (hamburger, hot dog, chicken nuggets, and pizza), chips, fruit, and drink (water or juice).

  • Snack plans include one food item and one drink at snack time.

  • For campers who need a little more food for the day, we offer a double snack plan that includes four items (snacks and/or drinks) at snack time. Campers have a snack time in their schedule once each day.

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Weeks of Camp 2026

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Carnival Camp - June 1-5

Ladies and Gentlemen! Boys and Girls! Children of all ages! The circus has arrived. Come under the big top for a week of excitement and fun. Fill up on popcorn and cotton candy as you and your friends enjoy all the fun games at our exciting midway. We’ll be turning camp into an exciting carnival, and you’ll want to be at the front of the line. So get your ticket and come join the fun.

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TV CAMP - June 8-12

We’ll turn our camp into a real TV studio with game shows you’ll get to be a part of. You could win incredible prizes on “The Price is Right,” or try your luck in “Deal or No Deal.” All of this leads up to our incredible “Straight Street Idol” competition where the winning contestants from every team will get a chance to take a ride in a limo, walk the red carpet in front of camp and perform in front over 400 screaming fans.

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Gaming Camp – June 15-19

You’ve played the games; now it’s time to live them! Video games come to life as you and your friends get in the system and play your way through all of your favorite video games. We’ll be launching Angry Birds, taking on your friends in Super Smash Brothers and lots more. After a full week of gaming we’ll end the week with our very own version of real life Mario Kart. Don’t spin out on a banana peel, or it’ll be “Game Over.”

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BUILD Camp - June 22-26

If you like Minecraft, LEGO’s or just like to be creative then this week is for you. We have thousands of LEGOs, Minecraft on the game systems in the Bus Stop, and more. You will even be able to enter our LEGO contest where you’ll get to compete for the title of “Master Builder.” Boys and girls alike will love all of the fun we have planned.

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Holiday Camp – June 29-July 2

[This week is only 4 days for $190 ($138 for campers ages 3-4)] It’s time to celebrate everyone’s favorite days! This week of camp might be short but we’re going to cram it full of holiday fun. We’ll have a birthday party for everyone, sing Christmas carols, dress up in costumes like Halloween and you never know what special guests will stop by. It’s going to be three days packed with all the fun that comes throughout the year. Please note: Holiday Camp is ONLY 4 days (Monday-Thursday). We will NOT have camp on Friday, July 3rd.

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All-Star Camp - July 6-10

Welcome to All-Star Camp—a week packed with thrilling competitions, trick shots, and action-filled challenges! Each day, campers will tackle basketball shootouts, frisbee golf trick shots, bottle flipping, and more, all while chasing victory and unforgettable moments. Prepare for a week of energy, excitement, and all-out fun as we find out who’s got the All-Star spirit!

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Studio Camp - JuLY 13-17

Lights…camera…action! Our annual Studio Camp is one of our most popular weeks. All the kids on their team get to be a part of their own movie. Then we will premier all of our films at our Camp Adventure Film Festival. We’ll be giving our awards for Best Picture, Best Actor and Actress. You could be the toast of the town with your name in lights. So come and join us. We’re ready for your close up.

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Creative CamP – July 20-24

Get ready for a world of color and creativity. This week, we let our imaginations soar as we create works of art of all sizes. This is more than just crafts, it's a whole week dedicated to creating the unimaginable. We'll even become the artwork ourselves with our very own Color War! Get ready to dream big in our wildest week of camp.

CAMP HOURS AND EXTENDED CARE

Regular Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Campers may arrive as early as 8:45 a.m. and be picked up as late as 4:15 p.m.

Because we know many parents need additional care before and after camp, we offer The Early Show and The Late Show.

  • The Early Show: 7:15–9:00 a.m.

  • The Late Show: 4:00–5:45 p.m.

Extended care is available for campers entering K5–8th grade (fall 2026).

Pricing Options FOR EARLY and LATE CARE

  • Punch Cards: $30 for 5 sessions (early or late).

    • Without a Punch Card: $7 per session.

    • Example: If your camper attends early care every day for a week, you’ll need 1 Punch Card. If attending both early and late every day, you’ll need 2 Punch Cards.

  • All Access Pass: $325 per camper for unlimited Early & Late Shows all summer. This saves around $140 if your camper attends every early and late care session this summer!

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Location

2281 Old Tyler Rd.
Hoover, AL 35226

Contact Us
During the year, please reach out to us through e-mail as we do not man our phones when camp in not in session.

administrator@thecampadventure.com