Dawson Family Recreation Center
Last checked August 2026
The Dawson Family Recreation Center is the recreation ministry of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Homewood/Birmingham, offering fitness, sports leagues, and youth programs. Its Dawson Day Camp serves children in grades 1-5, meeting at the center and traveling by bus to camp activities with a small 1:5 camper-to-staff ratio.
Camps
| Camp | Dates | Ages | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMA Summer Music Camp 2027 | Grades K-5 Completed, at Dawson Music Academy9:00am – 3:00pmRegister → | Jul 12 – Jul 16, 2027 | 5–10 | $315 | Active |
| DMA Summer Music Camp 2027 | Grades K-5 Completed Extended Hours, at Dawson Music Academy7:30am – 3:00pmRegister → | Jul 12 – Jul 16, 2027 | 5–10 | $350 | Active |
| DMA Summer Music Camp 2027 | Preschool, at Dawson Music Academy9:00am – 1:00pmRegister → | Jul 12 – Jul 15, 2027 | 2–17 | $180 | Active |
Grades K–5 Completed: July 12-16 | Monday–Friday | | $315 | Extended Hours: 7:30 - 3:00 | $350
Classes
| Class | Dates | Ages | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre Ballet and Creative Movement 4A | Mondays, 4 year oldsMon · 4:00pm – 4:45pmRegister → | See website → | 4 | Varies | Active |
| Ballet 4 | Mondays & ThursdaysMon/ThuRegister → | See website → | — | Varies | Active |
| Jazz for Ballet 2 & 3 | MondaysMonRegister → | See website → | — | Varies | Active |
Tuition per semester (due Aug. 24 and Nov. 15) - 3 and 4 year olds: 45 minute ballet class: Semester 1 $190, Semester 2 $190 | Non-refundable registration fee: $45 per student…
Tuition per semester (due Aug. 24 and Nov. 15) - Ballet 4: two ballet classes per week: Semester 1 $345, Semester 2 $345 | Tuesday 3rd class add on: Semester 1 $120, Semester 2 $120…
Tuition per semester (due Aug. 24 and Nov. 15) - Jazz Elective (For Ballet 2 & 3): Semester 1 $95, Semester 2 $95 | Non-refundable registration fee: $45 per student; Costume/Performance Fee, due Nov. …
The practical details
- Daily hours
- 9:00am–12:00pm
- Ages
- Ages 2–17 · Grades K–12
- Environment
- Indoor/Outdoor
- Operator
- Dawson Memorial Baptist Church · Parks & Recreation
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 Dawson Memorial Baptist Church directly before you register or pay.
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★★★★★Micah ThompsonGreat rec center with a pleasant and safe environment. Excellent equipment and very clean facilities. The front desk attendants learn your name and check you in when you walk up, which is a rare level of service these days. They offer pickleball courts!!
★★★★★Rashad CopelinBest recreational facility around the greater Birmingham area.
★★★★★David IvesterThis is a great facility with top of the line equipment, friendly and supportive staff, conveniently located right in the heart of homewood at an affordable price.
★★★★★Robert HazletonGreat equipment and classes for most affordable price in Homewood! Don't even have to be a Dawson member to join.
★★★★★Warren DavisonLove to shoot ball here on Saturdays.