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Camp McDowell - Bethany's Kids Staff

Nauvoo, AL · $150/week

Camp McDowell offers a variety of overnight summer camp programs for children and youth, focusing on outdoor activities, Christian formation, and community b...

▌ Editor's read The website for Camp McDowell (mcdowellsummercamp.org) loads successfully and provides detailed information about their summer camp programs. The camp is owned and operated by the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama, indicating a church-based ownership. They offer various overnight programs including Adventure Camp, Farm Camp, and Traditional Camp, catering to different age groups from rising 2nd graders to rising 12th graders. The site explicitly states that 'All Camp McDowell staff undergo extensive training and background checks' (mcdowellsummercamp.org/staff). While not ACA accredited, the camp has a strong online presence with a 4.9-star rating from 195 Google reviews, with many reviewers praising the staff, activities, and the positive impact on their children. The camp's mission is rooted in Christian formation and environmental education.
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Who thrives here Ages 18–21

Camp McDowell - Bethany's Kids Staff serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in religious, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Religious
  • Ages: 18–21
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 105 Delong Rd, Nauvoo, AL 35578

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp McDowell - Bethany's Kids Staff

What ages does Camp McDowell - Bethany's Kids Staff accept?
Camp McDowell - Bethany's Kids Staff is open to children ages 18–21. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Camp McDowell - Bethany's Kids Staff cost?
Camp McDowell - Bethany's Kids Staff publishes $150/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp McDowell - Bethany's Kids Staff's hours?
Camp McDowell - Bethany's Kids Staff runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Camp McDowell - Bethany's Kids Staff?
Camp McDowell - Bethany's Kids Staff is operated by a faith-based organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp McDowell - Bethany's Kids Staff provide lunch?
Camp McDowell - Bethany's Kids Staff does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Camp McDowell - Bethany's Kids Staff compare to other religious camps in Nauvoo?
Camp McDowell - Bethany's Kids Staff is one of 12 religious camps in Nauvoo that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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