Description
Since 1948, Camp McDowell has been a vital gathering spot for the Diocese of Alabama. It is on the banks of Clear Creek, nestled in beautiful woodlands adjacent to the Bankhead National Forest. Former campers will tell you that Camp McDowell is a supportive Christian community where young people learn to be themselves, and where they develop an abiding respect for the integrity and individuality of all living things. Camp is fun, too!
A unique feature of each summer session is the program theme. Camp Directors and their staffs design daily age-appropriate programs and activities incorporating skits, songs, art, and a healthy dose of humor. These programs encourage learning based on scripture and the traditional teachings of the Church, and how they relate to contemporary and personal issues. Intended to make the camp experience more than fun in the summer sun, the themes range from the environment and relationships to decision-making and discipleship.
One thing is always certain: campers come away with a deeper understanding of themselves and God in the world around them.In addition to nurturing spiritual, social, and creative growth, Camp McDowell offers hiking, canoeing, soccer, basketball, arts and crafts, a playground, a ropes and group action course, and an olympic-size swimming pool.
Residential