Cedric D. Sparks, Sr. Executive Director

The City of Birmingham Mayor’s Office Division of Youth Services (DYS) announces opportunities for Birmingham youth in June 2016.

21st Annual Rickwood Classic Wednesday, June 1, 2016 | 12:30pm The Birmingham Barons and The Friends of Rickwood will welcome baseball fans back to legendary Rickwood Field. The classic will honor 'Baseball Hall of Famers'. The game will showcase the Birmingham Barons against the defending Southern League Champion Chattanooga Lookouts, Double-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins.

Former MLB All-Star, Cy Young Award winner, Baseball Hall of Famer and former Birmingham A's pitcher Rollie Fingers will be the special guest of honor and will be available for autographs during the game. For more information, visit http://birmingham.barons.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t247.

YOUTH FIRST SOCCER CAMP June 1 - 3, 2016 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm UAB Mini Park (corner of University Blvd & 14th St S) The 2016 installment of this soccer camp will continue for 3-consecutive days. Birmingham boys & girls, ages 5 year old & up (at any skill level) will receive instruction from Ike Udeh, former major league player and other professionals. Register by contacting DYS at (205) 320-0879.

BIRMINGHAM P.A.T. MIDNIGHT MADNESS BASKETBALL Friday, June 3, 2016 | 5:00pm More Than Conquerors Faith Church – Bethesda Center For ages 13 – 21. Enjoy basketball, video games, robotics and much more! For more information, call (205) 933-1176

City of Birmingham Mayor’s Office Division of Youth Services 1608 7th Avenue North | Birmingham, AL 35203 (P) 205-320-0879 | (F) 205-297-8139 | www.bhamyouthfirst.org PROSTART ACADEMY Saturday, June 4, 2016 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm John Carroll High School The 2016 installment of this elite football camp will continue for 10-consecutive weeks. Birmingham residents, ages 12 – 19 years old will receive instruction from former NFL player and other professionals. Applicants must have at least one year of organized football experience. Register by contacting DYS at (205) 320-0879.

VULCAN’S 112TH BIRTHDAY BASH Saturday, June 5, 2016 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm Vulcan Park & Museum Make plans to attend the BIGGEST birthday bash in Birmingham! Vulcan may be the world’s largest cast iron statue, but he still needs help blowing out his birthday candles! There are activities for the whole family in celebration of the Big Guy’s 112th Birthday. For more information, visit http://visitvulcan.com.

MOVIES AT PARK Tuesdays, June – July, 2016 | Movie at 7:15pm Avondale Park Beginning on June 7th, Every Tuesday night in June & July come see family friendly films in the park!

Summer Movie Schedule: June 7 June 14 June 21 June 28 Inside Out Bottomless (yes!, from Mr Smith Goes to Despicable Me Vero) and Minions Washington

ALABAMA POWER YOUTH FOOTBALL CLINIC Saturday, June 11, 2016 | 9:00am – 12:00pm The clinic is open to the first 200 young people, ages 8 – 13, who register online at www.birminghambowl.com. Each attendee will receive a complimentary t-shirt & two tickets for the 11th Annual Birmingham Bowl taking place on Thursday, December 29th. For more information, call 205-733-3776

IRON CITY SUMMER MOVIE SERIES Tuesdays, June – July, 2016 | Doors open at 6:00pm, Movie at 7:00pm Iron City Birmingham Beginning on June 14th, Iron City Birmingham will be transformed into a movie theatre every Tuesday night in June & July! Bring your friends and family to see family friendly films on our 240 sq. ft. HD projection screen!

Summer Movie Schedule: June 14th June 21st June 28th Finding Nemo Star Wars: The Force Awakens The LEGO Movie

SUPERHERO SATURDAY Saturday, June 18, 2016 | 10:00am – 6:00pm McWane Science Center McWane Science Center becomes the Hall of Justice and the Legion of Doom on this very special Saturday. Join us and meet some of your favorite superheroes (and villains). For more information, visit www.mcwane.org.

For more information about Summer in the City, call DYS at 205-320-0879.

City of Birmingham Mayor’s Office Division of Youth Services 1608 7th Avenue North | Birmingham, AL 35203 (P) 205-320-0879 | (F) 205-297-8139 | www.bhamyouthfirst.org