Camp Fletcher is a summer day camp on a 300-acre woodland preserve in Bessemer, run by the nonprofit BridgeWays of Alabama for young people in grades K through 9. Weekly themes tie together hiking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, marksmanship, arts and crafts and team-building, with campers grouped by age into small units led by trained counselors. The camp was founded in 1926 by Pauline Bray Fletcher, Alabama's first African American registered nurse, as an outdoor retreat for inner-city Black children and families.
Camps
| Camp | Dates | Ages | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schools Out Day Camp | November 11 (School Closed)7:00am – 6:00pmRegister → | Nov 11, 2026 | 5–10 | $50/day | Active |
| Schools Out Day Camp | November 23 - 25 (School Closed)7:00am – 6:00pmRegister → | Nov 23 – Nov 25, 2026 | 5–10 | $50/day | Active |
| Schools Out Day Camp | December 21 & 22 (School Closed)7:00am – 6:00pmRegister → | Dec 21 – Dec 22, 2026 | 5–10 | $50/day | Active |
Cost: $50.00 Per Child, Per Day (plus a one time, $50 non-refundable registration fee that covers all out-of-school-time programs for the 2026/2027 school year)
Classes
| Class | Dates | Ages | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor Education Field Trips9:00am – 1:00pm | See website → | 5–12 | Varies | Active |
Cost: $17 Per Student, $5 Per Parent/Chaperone, Teachers FREE
Before & after school care
| Program | Dates | Ages | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| After School CampMon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri · 3:00pm – 6:00pmRegister → | Aug 12, 2026 – May 27, 2027 | 5–10 | $12/day | Active |
Cost: Just $12 a day (billed monthly), plus a one-time $75 (non-refundable) registration fee for new campers. …
The practical details
- Daily hours
- 7:00am–6:00pm
- Ages
- Ages 5–14 · Grades K–9
- Environment
- Indoor/Outdoor
- Operator
- BridgeWays AL · Private
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact BridgeWays AL directly before you register or pay.
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Accreditations & licensing
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★★★★★Scenic View CrewBest Field Trip programing in Birmingham area. The staff were absolutely fantastic! Activities were perfectly age-appropriate and hands-on. The kids were engaged the entire time and didn't want to leave actually. Bringing our class back next year for sure.
★★★★★ClaireSafe environment, caring staff, engaging activities, perfect place to learn new things and enjoy the outdoors!
★★★★★Z ColemanI enjoy every visit. The kids are great and I love to see progress and opportunities at the camp (hello, dining hall!). Junk in your Trunk is a lot of fun, too.
★★★★★Living doll JewelsMemories abound! Friendly staff! Educational activities! Swimming pool, hiking, toast marshmallows at night!
★★★★Valencia AndersonGreat workers. Parking/lunchroom seating is limited for big crowds/field trips.