1Rebel Summer Sports Camp - Summer 2026

The Vestavia Hills Parks and Leisure Services will partner with VHHS to hold athletic camps during the Summer of 2026.

1Rebel Sports Camp - More Info

Baseball June 1 - 4 (1st - 5th grade)

Basketball(B) June 1 - 3 (6th - 8th grade) and June 22 - 25 (1st - 5th grade)

Soccer** June 8 - 12 (1st - 8th grade) and June 15 - 19 (1st - 8th grade)

Flag Football*** July 27 - 28 (1st - 8th grade)

Basketball(G) June 16 - 18 (1st - 8th grade)

Girls Soccer ** June 16 - 19 (1st - 6th grade)

Football June 23 - 25 (7th - 9th grade) and July 27 - 29 (1st - 6th grade)

Volleyball July 7 - 9 (2nd - 8th grade)

Softball June 8-10 (K -8th grade)

Wrestling June 16 - 18 (K-8th grade)

All participants will receive additional information, via email, the Sunday prior to the start of camp.

** Check in at VHHS stadium at 8:45 am. Bring tennis shoes, cleats, soccer ball, water bottle, sunscreen and a packed lunch.

*** Check in at VHHS stadium at 5:15 pm.  Bring tennis shoes, water bottle and sunscreen.

For questions, please contact William Laatsch at wlaatsch@vhal.org.

2026 Summer Basketball - Summer 2026

This summer program is for RISING 5th and 6th grade boys only. 5th graders will play on Tuesday mornings and 6th graders will play on Thursday mornings. Game times will either be at 10:00, 11:00, noon, or 1:00. This is a 4-on-4 format and is played with no referees. The boys will be placed on balanced teams and will be subbed in and out by the park staff to ensure equal playing time across the board. Maximum number of participants PER GRADE is 64 (8 teams of 8). The fee for this program is $75 for 7 games. We also have several opportunities to substitute for players missing games due to vacation. 

Substitute player link

2026 Swim Lessons Session 1 June 1 -11 - Summer 2026

Swim Lessons

2026 Swim Lessons Session 2 June 15-25 - Summer 2026

Swim Lessons

2026 Swim Lessons Session 3 July 6-16 - Summer 2026

Swim Lessons

2026 Swim Lessons Session 4 July 20-30 - Summer 2026

Swim Lessons

2026 Vestavia Swim Association - Summer 2026

Program Overview

Vestavia Swim and Dive Association is a summer swim and dive program in Vestavia Hills, AL.  Children ages 5-18 are eligible to participate in the summer swim and dive program if able to swim 25 yards independently. Cost is $225.00 for swim, dive is $225.00 and if you want to enroll in both it is $350.00, which includes a swim cap and a t-shirt. 

Swim Evaluations: Friday, May 15 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm and Saturday, May 16, from 10:00 am - 12:00pm at the Vestavia Aquatic Complex

Mandatory Parent Meeting Saturday May 16 at 10:00am

Swim Groups

Minnows- no swim team experience- able to swim somewhat but not 25 yards yet

Guppies- new to swimming- able to swim 25 yards, but does not know strokes

Turtles-beginner swimmers-able to swim 25 yards easily but only knows 1-2 strokes

Dolphins- intermediate swimmers-swim easily for a longer distance, knows 3-4 strokes, working on technique and improving speed

Sharks- Advanced swimmers- know all the strokes, able to swim long distances with ease, and has participated in swim team for multiple summers

Vestavia Hills Parks and Leisure Youth Tennis - Junior Development - Spring II 2026

Junior Development Program - Ages 11-18

This program is designed for beginning juniors aged 11 to 18 years. It is ideal for those with limited match experience. The program emphasizes technique and strategy through engaging drills and match play. Participants will be grouped based on their skill levels.

All clinics will be held at the Wald Park Tennis Courts in Vestavia Hills with coaches from Birmingham Tennis Academy leading the program. 

2 offerings available.  If you would like to work multiple times during a single week, you must sign up for each offering.

Please register for the day(s) and time(s) you would like to participate.

Offerings ($172.50):

Tuesday  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Thursday  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Policies relevant to all clinics:

- If a clinic is missed due to illness or personal reasons, the clinic cannot be made up.

- All weather-related updates will be posted on the BTA website.  If no update is posted, the clinics are on as scheduled.  When possible, all updates will be posted one to 2 hours prior to the clinic start time.

- Only coaches and players are allowed on the courts. Please do not interact with your child during the clinic in order to help your child give full attention to the coach.

Vestavia Hills Parks and Leisure Youth Tennis - Orange Ball - Spring II 2026

The Orange Ball Program - Ages 8-10
This program is designed for children under the age of 11 who have had an introduction to the sport of tennis. It aims to guide students into competitive tennis by continuing to develop their fundamental skills while introducing them to match play.

All clinics will be held at WALD PARK TENNIS COURTS in Vestavia Hills and taught by The Birmingham Tennis Academy.

Offerings ($172.50) - you must register for the day(s)/time(s) you would like:

Tuesday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Thursday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Policies relevant to all clinics:

- If you miss a clinic due to illness or personal reasons the clinic cannot be made up.

- All weather-related updates will be posted on the BTA website.  If no update is posted, all clinics will be held as scheduled. When possible, updates will be posted up to two hours prior to the clinic start time.

- Only coaches and players are allowed on the courts. Please do not interact with your child, in order to allow them to give their full attention to the coach. 

Vestavia Hills Parks and Leisure Youth Tennis - Red Ball - Spring II 2026

The Red Ball Program - Ages 5-8

This program is designed to provide a fun introduction to tennis for children ages 5 to 8. It will focus on developing hand-eye coordination, agility, and the fundamental skills of tennis.

All sessions will be held at WALD PARK TENNIS COURTS  in Vestavia Hills and taught by The Birmingham Tennis Academy.

You must register for the day(s) and time(s) you would like to participate.

Offerings ($172.50):

Tuesday  3:30 pm - 4:15 pm 

Tuesday 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm 

Thursday 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm 

Thursday 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm 

Policies relevant to all clinics:

- If you miss a clinic due to illness or personal reasons the clinic cannot be made up.

- All weather-related updates will be posted on the BTA website.  If no update is posted, all clinics will be held as scheduled. When possible, updates will be posted up to two hours prior to the clinic start time.

- Only coaches and players are allowed on the courts. Please do not interact with your child, in order to allow them to give their full attention to the coach. 

2026 Little Rebel Cheer - Fall 2026

Registration will open April 9th at 9:00 AM and close on April 12th at 11:59 PM

Practices

• Practices are at the discretion of each coach for their squad. 
• Liberty Park squads will hold practices at the SHAC.
• All other squads will practice at the Vestavia Hills Civic Center in reserved rooms.
• Some coaches elect to hold summer practices to help prep the girls.
• Practices after camp are mandatory and typically held weekly for an hour.
• Practices are usually held on Sunday afternoons.
• Girls will need to wear their practice uniforms, bring a water bottle, and their pom poms (once received) to all practices.

Schedules

• Schedules will be released at the end of August.
• Little Rebels Cheer is unable to provide coaches with schedules until the Jefferson - Shelby Youth Football League has finalized and posted it.
• Squads may be scheduled to cheer just day s after the schedule is released, so it is best to be prepared. 
• Games will be on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday nights at 6:00 PM or 7:15 PM (Cheerleaders are usually asked to arrive 15 - 30 minutes prior to the game)
• Cheerleaders will typically only be asked to cheer at one game per week. Depending on football numbers, you may cheer every other week. 
• Regular season runs September through October. In the event your team should make the playoffs, games are typically the week before Thanksgiving.