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▌ Religious · Ages 11–12

Camp McDowell - Middler

Nauvoo, AL · $400/week

A faith-based overnight camp for 6th and 7th graders with a focus on community and outdoor activities.

▌ Editor's read The Camp McDowell website loads successfully and provides information about their summer camp programs. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2024, indicating adherence to industry standards for safety and program quality. The camp explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. Camp McDowell is an overnight camp, offering programs for different age groups, including the 'Middler' program for rising 4th-6th graders. The camp is owned and operated by the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama, making it a church-affiliated organization. The website mentions that Camp McDowell has been operating for over 70 years. Google reviews for Camp McDowell are generally positive, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 200 reviews, often praising the natural environment, staff, and positive impact on campers.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195670+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 11–12

Camp McDowell - Middler is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. religious programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1956 (70 years)
Operator
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Religious
  • Ages: 11–12
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 105 Delong Rd, Nauvoo, AL 35578
  • Phone: (205) 387-1806
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $400 per camper for the session (June 25-29).

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

  • Limited session length

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp McDowell - Middler

What ages does Camp McDowell - Middler accept?
Camp McDowell - Middler is open to children ages 11–12. 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 - Middler cost?
Camp McDowell - Middler publishes $400/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp McDowell - Middler's hours?
Camp McDowell - Middler 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 - Middler accredited?
Yes — Camp McDowell - Middler is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 70 years. 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 - Middler?
Camp McDowell - Middler is operated by a faith-based organization, with 70 years of operating history. 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 - Middler provide lunch?
Camp McDowell - Middler 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 - Middler compare to other religious camps in Nauvoo?
Camp McDowell - Middler 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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