Camp · Arts · Ages 13–18 · $200/week
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▌ Arts · Ages 13–18

Alys Stephens Center Visual Arts Studio

ArtPlay House · $200/week

Offers various visual arts classes and workshops, including watercolor and pastels, for different age groups.

▌ Editor's read The Visual Arts Studio: Watercolor and Pastels is a day camp for children aged 6-12, held at the ArtPlay House. It is offered through the Alys Stephens Center, which is part of the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The camp runs from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and costs $200 per week. The Alys Stephens Center has a Google review rating of 4.8 stars based on 300 reviews, with many reviewers praising the quality of performances and the venue itself. The website does not provide information on staff-to-camper ratios or specific background check policies for camp staff. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles found are @alysstephens for Instagram and AlysStephensCenter for Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 13–18

Alys Stephens Center Visual Arts Studio serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in arts, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 13–18
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1200 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35294
  • Phone: (205) 975-2787
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Become an Arts Member to receive complimentary extended care and save 10% on tuition. USD

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about Alys Stephens Center Visual Arts Studio

What ages does Alys Stephens Center Visual Arts Studio accept?
Alys Stephens Center Visual Arts Studio is open to children ages 13–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Alys Stephens Center Visual Arts Studio cost?
Alys Stephens Center Visual Arts Studio publishes $200/week for the standard session. Become an Arts Member to receive complimentary extended care and save 10% on tuition. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Alys Stephens Center Visual Arts Studio's hours?
Alys Stephens Center Visual Arts Studio runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Alys Stephens Center Visual Arts Studio?
Alys Stephens Center Visual Arts Studio is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Alys Stephens Center Visual Arts Studio provide lunch?
Alys Stephens Center Visual Arts Studio does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Alys Stephens Center Visual Arts Studio compare to other arts camps in Birmingham?
Alys Stephens Center Visual Arts Studio is one of 15 arts camps in Birmingham that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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