2026 Summer Camp Guide: Eastern Shore, Alabama
School’s out for summer! While the kids are rejoicing, we know many parents are picturing long days of screen time, junk food and boredom. If you haven’t scheduled a summer camp experience for your student yet, you’re in luck – the Eastern Shore area offers a variety of day camps, specialty camps, reading programs and STEAM activities to keep your kiddo entertained and educated during summer 2026.
Because brain health is part of body health, we’ve rounded up some of the most popular summer camps and reading programs to help you get started. Browse the list below to see what’s happening across the area and click the links for more info.
2026 Summer Camps on the Eastern Shore
STEAMCamps for Kids
Dates: Various
Description: 16 hours of screen-free, hands-on fun through daily STEM Challenges, camp relays, team building activities, STEAM projects, exploratory centers and more.
Ages: 5-13 for STEAMCamp; 8-13 for Robotics VEX IQ Camp
Website: www.steamcampforkids.com
STEM for Kids Mobile Bay
Dates: Various; May 26-August 7, 2026.
Description:
Ages: K-8
Website: www.sfkmobay.com
Summer at Bayside – Bayside Academy
Dates: June 1 – July 24, 2026
Description: Camp Bayside summer day camp allows campers entering Grades 1–6 the opportunity to explore, create, play, and discover! Campers immerse themselves in summer fun while exploring the world around them. Counselors provide an engaging and safe learning environment for the campers to enjoy while they participate in fun activities.
Ages: Grades 1-6
Website: www.baysideacademy.org
Oak Hollow Farm Kids Camp
Dates: June 9-13
Description: Our camp is designed to focus on outdoor activities such as fishing, archery, tree climbing, scavenger hunts, walking trails, kickball, volleyball, hay rides, as well as popular indoor arts and crafts activities.
Ages: 5-12
Website: www.oakhollowfarm.net
Camp Cardinal – St. Michael Catholic School
Dates: June 2 – June 19th
Description: Camp Cardinal offers an excellent summer camp experience to the broader Baldwin County community that represents a unique blend of summer fun and moments of enrichment and education. We offer a variety of art, academic enrichment, and athletic camps aimed at rising 2nd through 12th grade students.
Website: www.stmichaelchs.org
Art Bash Summer Camps – Eastern Shore Art Center
Dates: June 2 – July 18
Description: ESAC is offering six weeks of camps for all ages and levels. Each week will offer new projects and experiences, including Mixed Media Arts, Pet Portraits, Summertime Pottery and more.
Ages: 5-15
Website: www.esartcenter.org
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