A Place to Experience Transformation: Why Choose Camp McDowell?
Space for Everyone
Covering over 1,100 acres, Camp McDowell is equipped with plenty of comfortable lodging, resources, and staff to host events and groups of all sorts and sizes.
Host an event >>Getaways for Every Age
People in every stage of life can create unforgettable memories, grow personally and professionally, and strengthen their faith at Camp McDowell.
Check out all camp offerings >>The Way the World Could be
Bordering the edge of Bankhead National Forest, Camp’s breathtaking canyons, waterfalls, and forests make it the perfect place to experience God’s creation through rest and play.
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McDowell Summer Camp
A traditional residential summer camp that nurtures spiritual, social, and creative growth for children ages 5-17, each session features a unique program theme that encourages learning through the Holy Scripture, the teachings of the Episcopal Church, and personal and contemporary issues with themes ranging from the environment to discipleship.
Learn More ››“It is a magical place where one can embrace and walk with the Holy Spirit.”
Special Session
Held every summer, this one-week camp is a unique experience designed for adults with special needs.
Find updated Special Session information here ››“We seem to be unusually open to each other when we’re here.”
Conference & Retreat Center
McDowell has meeting spaces that can accommodate 2 to 800 individuals, and the versatility of spaces means we can help you host the perfect meeting or event. If you can dream it, we’ve probably done it! Join the 50,000 people who visit Camp McDowell annually.
Plan your event ››“I love the beauty of nature and the peace it brings to groups gathering at Camp no matter the program.”
Alabama Folk School
Enriching lives and reconnecting people to music, art, and each other, the Folk School offers classes in traditional folk arts and is helping preserve Alabama’s cultural heritage.
Our workshops ››“The Folk School setting and facilities are some of the nicest I’ve experienced at a traditional music camp, and I’ve taught at many, all over the country.”
McDowell Environmental Center
School groups participate in outdoor learning experiences that can’t be found in a classroom. Students connect on a deeper level to the environment, discover how to care for it, and are inspired to lifelong learning.
Explore educational programs ››“I love the Environmental Center and Farm School, and the invitation to schools and others who might not otherwise come to camp. That we can learn about our part in creation and how to care for it and each another.”
McDowell Farm School
Focusing on where our food comes from, our standards-based curriculum is designed for all types of learners in grades k-12. Students take part in sustainable agriculture, teamwork, and hands-on caring for our gardens and farm animals.
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