The City of Gulf Shores provides quality youth programming through a plethora of activities, sports, and programs.
SPARC Programs are designed for Strengthening Potential through Arts, Recreation and Culture by providing youth a safe and supportive environment; fostering education, personal growth, character development and overall resiliency. Staff members are devoted to carrying out the SPARC mission while delivering fun, hands-on experiences for the youth in our community. SPARC Summer Camp is offered over a course of 10 weeks in the summer.
Mom's Time Out
SPARC MTO provides the youth in the community with a safe and supportive environment to foster education, personal growth, development and resiliency. This program is open to ages 1 and walking to 4 years of age (3-4 years must be potty-trained at time of registration).
Gulf Shores Teens (GST)
The Club GST is a teen recreation club open to youth in 6th through 9th grade.The cost is $40 per month. Youth may be picked up by the City van from school. You may register in person at the Bodenhamer Recreation Center and Cultural Center or online
here.
Gulf Shores Museum
The Gulf Shores Museum offers several educational programs and activities throughout the year including the History Rocks: Summer Reading Program and Winter Video Series. You and your family are invited to explore new and permanent exhibits as well as seasonal programs. Admission is free. Click
here for more information.
Thomas B. Norton Public Library
The Thomas B. Norton Public Library hosts many activities and programs for local youth throughout the year including the Summer Reading Program, Once Upon a Storytime, Glitter and Glue Craft Club, and much more! Click
here for more information.
Youth Sports
The City of Gulf Shores offers a variety of youth sports programs throughout the year, in addition to many sport-specific youth camps during the summer in conjunction with Gulf Shores High School. Click
here for more information on youth sports.
