Camp · Religious · Ages 14–15 · $600/week
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▌ Religious · Ages 14–15

Camp McDowell - Sophomore

Nauvoo, AL · $600/week

A faith-based overnight camp for 9th and 10th graders with a focus on community and outdoor activities.

▌ Editor's read The Camp McDowell website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate summer camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards for safety and program quality. The camp is owned by the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama, making its owner type 'church-synagogue-mosque'. The program type is overnight, offering various sessions for different age groups, including the 'Sophomore' program. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the site emphasizes a dedicated and trained staff. Google reviews for Camp McDowell are overwhelmingly positive, with an average rating of 4.9 stars from over 200 reviews, frequently praising the beautiful setting, caring staff, and enriching experiences. Social media handles include @campmcdowell on Instagram and 'campmcdowell' on Facebook, both actively maintained.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Who thrives here Ages 14–15

Camp McDowell - Sophomore 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
Yes
Established
Not listed
Operator
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Religious
  • Ages: 14–15
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 105 Delong Rd, Nauvoo, AL 35578
  • Phone: (205) 387-1806
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $600 per camper for the session (June 13-19).

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

  • Limited session length

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp McDowell - Sophomore

What ages does Camp McDowell - Sophomore accept?
Camp McDowell - Sophomore is open to children ages 14–15. 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 - Sophomore cost?
Camp McDowell - Sophomore publishes $600/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp McDowell - Sophomore's hours?
Camp McDowell - Sophomore 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 - Sophomore accredited?
Yes — Camp McDowell - Sophomore 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 - Sophomore?
Camp McDowell - Sophomore 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 - Sophomore provide lunch?
Camp McDowell - Sophomore 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 - Sophomore compare to other religious camps in Nauvoo?
Camp McDowell - Sophomore 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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