Monte Sano State Park
Huntsville, AL
For campers ages 5 through 13, the Spirit of Summer comes to life through the power of Kidcam Camp at Monte Sano State Park.
Kidcam’s weekly activities promote fun, fitness, friendship and creativity. Campers celebrate a different theme each week, while incorporating a curriculum filled with sports, creative arts, STEM, team building games, life skills, onsite field trips, talent shows, swimming and water play, along with 50 years of memorable Kidcam traditions.
Monte Sano means "Mountain of Health" in Spanish, describing the mountain located east of Huntsville perfectly. Based in the Monte Sano Lodge, campers will enjoy the spectacular views over Huntsville, hiking trails, Japanese Gardens, playgrounds, outdoors pavilions, the amphitheater, disc golf course, and the Von Braun Planetarium.
*NOTE: Campers must be 5 years or older before attending a Kidcam Camp.
Camp Details
Dates & Hours
May 30 - June 23 | July 10 - July 28 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
**No Camp from June 26 - July7
Before & After Care
7:00 - 9:00 AM | 3:00 - 6:00 PM After-care
FREE before camp childcare is available as early as 7:00 AM.
After camp childcare is available at a rate of $4/hour (siblings $2/hour), ends by 6:00 PM.
**NOTE: Half-hour rate no longer applies.
Camp Location
5105 Nolen Ave SE, Huntsville, AL 35801, USA
Phone | Email
877-4KIDCAM
CAMP SWIM SCHEDULE
Make sure to follow the Kidcam @ Monte Sano State Park Facebook page to see pictures of what our Rockstars are up to during the week!
2023 Weekly Themes
Weekly Themes are Here!
*Themes may vary by week based on the number of weeks at a specific camp location.
**Themes may vary in our Lafayette, Algeirs, and Harvey locations
Things To Know
Ready to give your Rockstar an awesome summer experience? Click below to sign them up today!*
*Subject to availability.
We have more information for you! Simply click one of the links below for complete details:
Kristina Burns, PhD
Kidcam is very excited to introduce Dr. Kristina Burns as our first director at one of Kidcam's newest locations, Monte Sano State Park.
Dr. Burns has a passion for animals and nature. She has worn many hats as an educator, researcher, and mother. She can tell you all about bats, reptiles, and other wildlife found in North Alabama. She is very excited to share her love of nature with the campers at Monte Sano and is excited to lead our Monte Sano Campers through the great outdoors. Dr. Burns and her staff welcomes you to unplug from electronics and connect with nature this summer 2023!
Fun facts:
• Has a Beagle named Smeagol and 2 3-year old Hedgehogs.
• Enjoys spending her free time with her family and researching critters.
• One of her many goals is to visit all 50 States by the age of 50.
Tuition, Fees & Discounts
More To Know...
Ages
Kidcam Camp is open to boys and girls, 5-13 years old. Campers MUST be 5 years or older before attending a Kidcam Camp.
Lunch & Snacks
Campers may bring their lunch or set up a pre-paid food account to purchase breakfast, two (2) snacks, and lunch daily.
Lunch - up to $6.00 per day, per camper
Snacks - $2.00 per day, per camper
Campers will not be allowed to pay cash for breakfast, lunch, or snacks and will only be allowed to purchase food and/or drinks at camp if money is available in their pre-paid food account.
Pre-paid food accounts must be kept current. Lunch menus are provided weekly on the camp’s Weekly Schedule or in the parent portal.
For safety reasons, glass bottled drinks are not allowed at camp. Box drinks, canned drinks, or plastic/insulated thermos are acceptable.
Drop-Off and Pick-Up
Drop off and pick up will be at the Monte Sano Lodge which will also be home base. Once you pass the entrance to Monte Sano, the entrance to the Lodge will be the second right off Nolen Ave.
Before Care & After Care
7:00 - 9:00 AM | 3:00 - 6:00 PM After-care
FREE before camp childcare is available as early as 7:00 AM.
After camp childcare is available at a rate of $4/hour (siblings $2/hour), ends by 6:00 PM.
**NOTE: Half-hour rate no longer applies.
Gear
CAMP SHIRTS MUST BE WORN EVERY DAY. There is no exception to this rule unless a day is noted on your schedule as “costume day” or other type of special dress day.
If a camper comes to camp without a camp shirt, the camper MUST purchase a shirt to remain in camp that day. The parents also have the option to bring a shirt to camp.
Please label all shirts, shorts, shoes, towels, water bottles and lunch boxes, or other items brought from home.
Activities
Kidcam’s engaging weekly themes are action-packed with activities that promote fun, fitness, friendship, and creativity each week.
“The Spirit of Summer” celebrates all that makes Kidcam’s 50 years GREAT. Campers enjoy a different theme each week, while incorporating activities ranging from sports, arts, STEM, special activities, and water play.
Weekly schedules and any field trips will be posted online no later than the Friday prior to each week a camper attends.
Registration
Registration Fee
A non-refundable one-time Registration Fee of $60 for the first child and $45 for each additional child.
Rates
$210 per week
$189 for siblings
$189 if paying for 3+ weeks. Offer good thru March 31.
Weekly Tuition
Weekly tuition must be paid to secure a camper's place in a week. Enrollment is on a first-come, first served basis and will close once spots in a week are full. If space remains, parents may register up until the Thursday prior to a week. Tuition payments must be made through your parent account online.
Refunds
Registration fees are non-refundable. Please visit our Policies & Procedures for complete details on refunds.
Transfers
Transfer requests will be accepted if
The request is made no less than 10 days leading up to the week of the transfer
There is available space remaining in the week requested
A $10 administrative fee will be added to all transfer requests that can be accommodated.
Pre-Paid Account
PrePaid Food and Aftercare accounts are debit accounts to which you can add funds for the summer, or on an as-needed basis. Money is auto-deduct as it is used for either food or aftercare.
Prepaid funds are shared between campers on the same account.
Money may be applied toward balances due in either account if there are funds in one, and a balance due in another.
It’s recommended to pay only what’s expected to be used as refunds are not given on prepaid accounts. Funds will rollover to the following week and camp year.
Accreditation
Kidcam Camps is proud to be Accredited by the American Camp Association. ACA Accreditation means that your child’s camp cares enough to undergo a thorough (up to 300 standards) review of its operation every year — from staff qualifications and training to emergency management. ACA collaborates with experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Red Cross, and other youth-serving agencies to assure that current practices at your child’s camp reflect the most up-to-date, research-based standards in camp operation. Camps and ACA form a partnership that promotes growth and fun in an environment committed to safety. ACA accreditation assures families that camps have made the commitment to a safe, nurturing environment for their children. ACA standards are recognized by courts of law and government regulators as the standards of the camp community.
Let's Get Social!
Make sure to follow the Kidcam @ Monte Sano State Park Facebook page to see pictures of what our Rockstars are up to during the week!
