Shades Valley YMCA, a branch of the YMCA of Greater Birmingham in Homewood, runs a summer day camp built on an open-programming model where campers choose their own daily games, crafts, and activities alongside organized large-group events. The camp emphasizes confidence, character, and whole-child development, with member and non-member weekly rates.
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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 Shades Valley YMCA directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Jake WilbanksTraveling out of town from SC. This is the closest YMCA location to my hotel. Facilities have been clean and staff is friendly. Great pool and sauna at this location. They do not offer towels here.
★★★★★Joyce ChristianThe best family atmosphere.... with all kind of activities going on...my toddlers and I love going ❤️
★★★★ChristinaIt is an older establishment but the staff is friendly and it is convenient. The classes have greater instructions and the outdoor path, even though it is older, is still nice to walk in good weather.
★Lambsbook OflifeCustomer Service is terrible! Showers 🚿 are nasty! Staff never speak when entering and exiting this gym. I have a strong feeling poor CS is due to my race, because two seconds after entering this gym, a Caucasian woman entered, and front desk staff spoke to her immediately. I physically watched this the whole time while/before entering the women’s restroom. 12/18/23 @8:40am
★★★★★LGWell maintained, friendly staff, large "have it all" gym areas, great changing room, steam & sauna rooms. Great outdoor pool and indoor pool. Indoor had comfortable temperature setting for year arround swimming! Outdoor is a perfect splash for kids and young teens to slash and do laps. Gym machines, classes and swimming laps - all great way to work out! The best to me is to have a sauna&/or steam time after all! It is amazing steps to finish sport activities and taking care of worked hard muscles..and mood too. Advize to visit...