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

Adult Basketball Summer League - Summer 2026

Adult Basketball League

• Game Play: Monday and Wednesday Leagues. Monday is Recreational and Wednesday is Competitive. 6 Games with Upper and lower seed playoffs.

• Start Date: Week of June 1st

  WEEK OFF JULY 4TH FOR COURT REFURBISHMENT 

• Cost: League fees will be $550 per team. Registration is April 27th - May 24th

 

• For more information contact William Laatsch at 205.978.0178 or wlaatsch@vhal.org

Adult Soccer 8v8 Summer League - Summer 2026

Adult Soccer 8v8 Summer League 

Season 6/7 - 8/2

6 games plus playoffs for all teams. 

We will take off July 4th Weekend (7/5)

3 Divisions pending # of teams

All players must be registered with ASA

Please Contact William Laatsch at wlaatsch@vhal.org for more information.

Vestavia Hills Parks and Leisure Youth Tennis - Orange Ball - Summer 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 ($230.00) - 8 Weeks

Tuesday 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Wednesday 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Thursday 4:00pm - 5:00pm 

Sunday 3:00 pm - 4:00 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 - Summer 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 ($230.00): - 8 Weeks

Tuesday  3:15 pm - 4:00 pm 

Wednesday 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm 

Thursday 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm 

Sunday 2:15 pm - 3:00 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. 

Contact William Laatsch if you have any questions @wlaatsch@vhal.org

Vestavia Hills Parks and Leisure Youth Tennis Junior Development - Summer 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. 

3 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 ($230.00): 8 Weeks

Tuesday  5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Wednesday  5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Thursday  5:00pm - 6:00pm 

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.

2026 Vestavia Hills Flag Football - Fall 2026

Program Overview:
Vestavia Hills Parks & Leisure is hosting its 2026 Youth Flag Football league for boys and girls ages 7U or 1^st Grade to 13U/14U or 7^th/8^th Grade.

• Registration period: Open May 1 – July 24, 2026
• Cost per player: $160

More Information

2026 Vestavia Hills Girls Flag Football - Fall 2026

Vestavia Hills Parks and Leisure is glad to announce the inaugural season of our Girls Flag Football League

All girls, 3rd Grade - 8th Grade (Fall 2026), are invited to take part in the program.

Registration is May 1 - July 24, 2026

Program Cost: $110 per player 

All games will be played at Sicard Hollow Athletic Complex on SUNDAY afternoons.

2026 Youth Volleyball - Fall 2026

Vestavia Hills Girls Youth Volleyball is a recreational program designed to teach the players the fundamentals of the game. Practices are either Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday nights (one practice per week). Games are on Saturday mornings and all events take place at the Vestavia Civic Center, with the exception of the 7th-9th grade league. Those teams may have to travel, depending on the number of teams signed up. Price is $150 

Uniform jerseys will be available to try on at the Civic Center. They will be located on the stage, behind the front desk. 

Evaluations are to be held at the following times. All evals will take place at the Vestavia Hills Civic Center, located at 1090 Montgomery Hwy. Please make plans to attend the evaluations so we can draft fair and balanced teams. 

Sunday, August 2nd

3rd and 4th grade 1:00

5th and 6th grade 2:30

7th-9th grade 4:00