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

Camp McDowell - Primary I

Nauvoo, AL · $200/week

An introductory camp for rising 1st-3rd graders, accompanied by a guardian.

▌ Editor's read The Camp McDowell website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their summer camp programs. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, indicating a commitment to industry standards for safety and program quality. The camp is owned and operated by the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama, classifying it as a church-affiliated organization. Programs are primarily overnight, offering various sessions for different age groups, including the 'Primary I' program. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly listed, the ACA accreditation implies appropriate supervision. Google reviews for Camp McDowell are overwhelmingly positive, with a 4.9-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, frequently praising the beautiful setting, caring staff, and positive impact on campers. Social media presence includes an active Instagram handle @campmcdowell and a Facebook page 'campmcdowell'.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Who thrives here Ages 6–8

Camp McDowell - Primary I 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

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

  • Guardian accompanies child
  • Short duration

↘ Watch for

  • Only for young children

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp McDowell - Primary I

What ages does Camp McDowell - Primary I accept?
Camp McDowell - Primary I 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 I cost?
Camp McDowell - Primary I 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 I's hours?
Camp McDowell - Primary I 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 I accredited?
Yes — Camp McDowell - Primary I 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 I?
Camp McDowell - Primary I 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 I provide lunch?
Camp McDowell - Primary I 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 I compare to other religious camps in Nauvoo?
Camp McDowell - Primary I 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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