Camp · Religious · Ages 6–8 · $200/week
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▌ Religious · Ages 6–8

Camp McDowell - Primary II

Nauvoo, AL · $200/week

A faith-based overnight camp for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders with a focus on community and outdoor activities.

▌ Editor's read The website https://mcdowellsummercamp.org/ loads successfully and presents as a legitimate summer camp. Camp McDowell is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with its accreditation expiring in 2024, indicating a commitment to industry standards. The camp is owned and operated by the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama, making it a church-affiliated organization. The program type is overnight, offering various sessions for different age groups, including the 'Primary II' session. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Camp McDowell' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 239 reviews, with many reviewers praising the positive impact on children and the beautiful natural setting. Social media handles found are @campmcdowell on Instagram and 'campmcdowell' on Facebook, both actively maintained. The camp's mission focuses on providing a Christian community experience in nature.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Who thrives here Ages 6–8

Camp McDowell - Primary II is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. religious content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

Facts & Credentials

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

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Details

  • Category: Religious
  • Ages: 6–8
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 105 Delong Rd, Nauvoo, AL 35578
  • Phone: (205) 387-1806
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $200 per camper for the session (July 17-19).

Runs 24-hour residential, 11 sessions (11 one-week), from May 22 to Jul 31.

Sessions

Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.

  • Session 1 May 22 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $200
  • Session 2 May 24 – 28, 2026 · 1 week · $150
  • Session 3 May 25 – 28, 2026 · 1 week
  • Session 4 May 28 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $300
  • Session 5 May 30 – Jun 6, 2026 · 2 weeks
  • Session 6 Jun 5 – 8, 2026 · 1 week · $300
  • Session 7 Jun 13 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $600
  • Session 8 Jun 25 – 29, 2026 · 1 week · $400
  • Session 9 Jul 7 – 12, 2026 · 1 week · $500
  • Session 10 Jul 17 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $200
  • Session 11 Jul 24 – 31, 2026 · 2 weeks · $700

↗ What parents like

  • Focus on spiritual growth
  • Beautiful natural setting

↘ Watch for

  • Short session length

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp McDowell - Primary II

What ages does Camp McDowell - Primary II accept?
Camp McDowell - Primary II is open to children ages 6–8. 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 - Primary II cost?
Camp McDowell - Primary II publishes $200/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp McDowell - Primary II's hours?
Camp McDowell - Primary II 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.
Is Camp McDowell - Primary II accredited?
Yes — Camp McDowell - Primary II is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Camp McDowell - Primary II?
Camp McDowell - Primary II 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 - Primary II provide lunch?
Camp McDowell - Primary II 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 - Primary II compare to other religious camps in Nauvoo?
Camp McDowell - Primary II 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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