McDowell Farm School
- 205-387-1806, ext. 106
- farmschooldirector@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 - November.
To make a reservation for our 2026-2027 calendar, contact Scotty at farmschooldirector@campmcdowell.org.
To inquire about a trip or funding assistance, contact farmschooldirector@campmcdowell.org.
Planning Information
Want to learn more or book a trip? Contact farmschooldirector@campmcdowell.org to find dates that work for you. Questions about an existing trip? Contact farmschool@campmcdowell.org 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:
- Lead Teacher Timeline & Checklist
- Reservation Contract (New School)
- Reservation Contract (Returning School)
- Overnight Planning Form
- Overnight Planning Guide
- Parent Letter & Packing List (overnight trip)
- Medication & Rescue Med Forms (overnight trip)
- Chaperone Letter & Information (overnight trip)
- Day Planning Form
- Day Planning Guide
- Parent Letters & Packing List (day trip)
For Parents / Guardians
We are so glad your student is joining us at McDowell Farm School! Our staff is ready to make your students feel comfortable at camp while encouraging them to explore, discover, and try new things at the farm! Below, you’ll find information about lodging, meals, medication, and packing. If you have any further questions, please reach out! farmschool@campmcdowell.org | 205-387-1806 ext. 105.
Parent Letter & Packing List (overnight trip)
Medication & Rescue Med Forms (overnight trip)
Parent Letter & Packing List (day trip)
Lodging & Dining
Lodging
Student & Chaperone Cabins: McDowell Farm School has 10 cabins with heating and air conditioning. All cabins are universally designed and accessible for everyone. Each cabin sleeps a total of 24 people in one open room, has individual showers and toilet stalls in the bathroom, and has a designated storm shelter. Participants need to bring towels, pillows, and bedding (sleeping bag or sheets/blankets). There must be at least one adult assigned to each cabin with students.
Teacher Lodging: Separate lodging may be requested for teachers who are not needed for cabin supervision. Teacher lodging has private rooms (2 full beds), private bathroom, and access to community kitchen and living room space. Bedding and towels provided in the teacher lodge only. Contact us if you would like more info!
Dining
Kid-friendly meals are prepared and served by our talented food service staff and served family-style in Doug dining hall. Certain times of the year, the dining hall incorporates fresh vegetables and eggs from McDowell Farm School.
Dietary Accommodations: The following dietary needs can be accommodated with indication on the health form: vegetarian, vegan, no pork, dairy-free, and gluten free (*not celiac-safe). Additional allergies and dietary restrictions cannot be accommodated. We do not serve items known to contain nuts at camp, however, items may be served that were produced/packaged in facilities with nuts.
If you need to pack meals or supplemental foods to ensure your student’s safety, please contact farmschool@campmcdowell.org and we’ll get you more information. *Cross-contamination is possible*