Camp McDowell

06/22/2026

06/21/2026

Wishing you a happy Father’s Day from all of us at Camp McDowell!

We hope your day is filled with fun, joy, and meaningful connection.

06/19/2026

Around here, we call it God’s Backyard - and it’s easy to see why. Creation does some of the best storytelling.

Here are a few beautiful, peaceful views from around Camp!

06/17/2026

The outfits. The name tags. The smiles. This one is a treasure!

See a familiar face? Tag them below and help us fill in the story behind this McDowell memory!

06/15/2026

When you think of Camp McDowell, what comes to mind first? 🤔

Maybe it’s a favorite landmark, a cabin, a song, a meal, a friendship, or a moment you still carry with you.

Camp means something a little different to everyone, and we’d love to hear what it means to you!

06/12/2026

There’s so much to experience at Camp McDowell.

𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 for retreats, conferences, and meaningful time together.
𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 through folk arts, environmental education, and hands-on farm experiences.
𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 the forests, streams, canyons, and trails.

Come visit us and see why this place is like no other!
Learn more at campmcdowell.org

06/10/2026

Here are a few photos from this year’s session of Bethany’s Kids Camp!

Bethany’s Kids exists to build understanding, acceptance, and caring between young people of varying abilities, and this session was a beautiful reflection of that mission in action.

We are so grateful for our campers, Camper Buddies, adult staff volunteers, and everyone who helped create a week filled with fun! 💚

06/10/2026

September Sampler 2026 is a chance to experience the magic of the Alabama Folk School in a shorter form. With options to stay Friday and Saturday night, come for the day Saturday, and add a Sunday workshop session, you can truly make this weekend work for you! Registration is open now for soap making, blacksmithing, baking, dyeing, hand building ceramics, and more!

https://campmcdowell.org/dates-rates/september-sampler-2026

06/08/2026

Camp McDowell Places and Spaces: Chapel of St. Francis

With its stone exterior, warm wood details, spacious interior, and peaceful natural surroundings, the Chapel of St. Francis offers a meaningful setting for worship, gatherings, retreats, conferences, and special events.

This space is both welcoming and practical, offering the flexibility needed for a variety of groups while maintaining the quiet beauty that makes Camp McDowell so special.

06/05/2026

Camp McDowell has long been a place of peace, connection, worship, and community for so many.

Thank you, Owen, for sharing such a thoughtful review. We are grateful for every person who finds rest, connection, and renewal here!