McDowell Environmental Center
- 205-387-1806, ext. 109
- mecdirector@campmcdowell.org
Plan Your Trip
Teacher Planning
Thank you for choosing us to deliver hands-on learning experiences to your students! We are happy to answer any questions you have.
Trips run Monday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Friday from late February - May and September - December
Reservations for our 2024-25 calendar open on September 1st.
Overnight Trip costs include lodging, meals, snacks, and all programming. To inquire about a trip or funding assistance, contact mecdirector@campmcdowell.org.
How do I pay? You will receive an invoice at the last meal of your trip, and will have 10 days to pay by check. Mail to 105 Delong Rd Nauvoo, AL 35578. Teachers are responsible for collecting payment from students and chaperones.
Planning Information
Want to learn more or book a trip? Contact us to find dates that work for you. Questions about an existing trip? Contact us for assistance.
Once you have confirmed your trip dates, we will contact you with more information and due dates for the contract and forms below:
Timeline & Checklist (coming soon)
Day Planning Form (coming soon)
Day Planning Guide (coming soon)
Student & Parent Handouts (coming soon)
Parent / Guardian FAQ
FAQ section
Lodging & Dining
Lodging
McDowell Environmental Center has 12 cabins all with heating and air conditioning split units. Each cabin sleep between 12-20 people and has 2-3 showers, sinks, and toilet stalls. We require at least one adult to stay in each cabin with students, but we recommend at least two adults per cabin. Separate lodging for teachers is available if enough parents are brought as chaperones for cabins and space is available. Teacher or separate lodging is assigned based on the return of the trip planning form.
Dining
Kid-friendly meals are prepared and served by our talented food service staff and served family-style in the Eppes dining hall. Certain times of the year, the dining hall incorporates fresh vegetables and eggs from McDowell Farm School.
Dietary Accommodations: Vegetarian and *gluten free* (not celiac-safe) dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice on the Health Form, which we require all (parents of) participants to complete before arrival. *Gluten cross-contamination is possible. If you need to pack food to ensure your or your student’s safety, please contact pc@campmcdowell.org for more information!
"This place lives up to that reputation. It's special. We're hooked." - Katherine House; teacher from St. Mary's