As summer approaches, Bay Minette city leaders are encouraging families to take advantage of a packed schedule of camps, sports, educational programs and community activities while also keeping safety and hurricane preparedness top of mind.

From athletics and arts to literacy programs and youth leadership opportunities, city officials said Summer 2026 will offer activities aimed at keeping children active, engaged and connected throughout the break.

“Summer is one of the busiest and most exciting times of the year in Bay Minette,” Mayor Josh Brown said. “We are proud to have so many organizations, churches, departments, and volunteers working together to provide positive opportunities for our youth and families.”

Alongside the summer programming, the City of Bay Minette, Bay Minette City Council and Bay Minette Police Department are continuing discussions surrounding public safety concerns tied to the growing popularity of e-bikes and e-scooters.

“As these devices continue to grow in popularity, we want to ensure riders understand how to operate them properly in order to protect pedestrians, motorists, and neighborhoods,” Brown said. “The safety of our community will always remain a priority for this administration.”

City officials are encouraging parents to discuss safe riding practices with children including helmet use, obeying traffic laws and remaining aware of surroundings while operating e-bikes and e-scooters. Similar concerns have emerged in communities across Alabama and the Gulf Coast as the devices become increasingly common among young riders.

Leaders are also reminding residents that hurricane season officially begins June 1 and are encouraging families to review emergency plans, prepare disaster supply kits and monitor weather conditions throughout the summer months. Baldwin County communities routinely prepare for tropical weather during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs through Nov. 30.

Bay Minette’s summer calendar includes a wide variety of programs for children and teens.

The city’s Summer Sports Camps for ages 4-12 will run as an eight-week program with registration open through July 29. Scheduled camps include tumbling from May 26-28, football from June 1-4, step camp from June 1-3, softball from June 8-10, baseball from June 15-18, soccer from June 29-July 2, cheer from July 6-9, wrestling from July 13-16, volleyball from July 22-24 and basketball from July 27-30.

Creative programs will also be offered for ages 4-12 with registration open through July 9. Theater Camp is scheduled for June 15-18 from 9-11 a.m., followed by R.E.A.D. Camp from June 22-25 from 9-11 a.m. Art Camp will take place July 13-16.

Group swim lessons for children ages 5 and older will be held in two sessions. The first runs June 2-25 and the second July 7-30, both from 9-9:45 a.m.

The Youth Sports Board program will continue through February 2027 with registration open through May 29.

The Tiger Shark Swim Team season will run June 1-July 23 with registration open through May 31. Advanced swimmers will practice from 8-9 a.m. while intermediate and beginner swimmers will meet from 9-9:45 a.m.

The Bay Minette Public Library Summer Reading Program will take place every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the John F. Rhodes Civic Center. Programs include the All Hands Productions Puppet Show on June 2, Freedom Ranch Birds of Prey on June 9, Cowboy Bruce on June 16, magician Bruce Walstad on June 23, Animal Tales on June 30 and The Science Lady on July 7.

BizTown Youth Summer Camp for rising fifth- and sixth-grade students is scheduled for June 3-5 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Registration is open through May 22. The camp will focus on financial literacy and include opportunities for students to meet local business leaders, the mayor and city officials.

The Bay Minette Police Department’s Junior Police Academy will be held for Bay Minette Middle School students June 22-25 and for Baldwin County High School students July 13-17.

The YMCA Summer Camp for children ages 5-14 will run May 26-Aug. 7 from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. on the First Presbyterian Church campus.

Light of the City Summer Program for ages 5-14 begins June 2 and will meet Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration is scheduled for May 6-8. Activities will include Bible study, outdoor adventures and arts, music and dance.

Several local churches will also host Vacation Bible Schools throughout June and early July including Crossroads, First Baptist and Union Baptist Church on Carroll Street from June 1-5, New Providence Baptist from June 8-12, Southside Baptist from June 14-18, First Methodist and Stockton Presbyterian from June 22-26 and a youth camp from June 29-July 4.

The Master Gardeners’ “Explore the Garden” program for ages 6-13 is scheduled for June 23 from 8 a.m.-noon at Holly Hills Country Club.

Residents are encouraged to follow the City of Bay Minette’s social media pages and local community organizations for registration details, updates and additional summer opportunities throughout the season.