Upcoming Events
- All Are Welcome.
If you are interested in having your own event at the McDowell Camp and Conference Center in the future, please complete a Registration Request Form or contact us at wonderful@campmcdowell.org; 205-387-1806.
Unbound 2026 - Find your people, find yourself.
January 2, 2026 - January 4, 2026
The purpose of Unbound is to create meaningful relationships, to interact with the beauty of creation, and to experience Christian community with people of all abilities. Our hope is that at this small retreat, we will all grow closer to each other and closer to God.
From Scratch 2026 with Alabama Folk School
February 20, 2026 - February 22, 2026
From Scratch weekend is a workshop designed for true beginners. If you’re interested in learning a new instrument or craft, this is the weekend for you! With more than 1,140 acres of forest consisting of breathtaking canyons, waterfalls, miles of hiking trails, and glistening streams, there’s plenty of exploring to do during your free time.
Bluegrass & Gee's Bend with Alabama Folk School
April 16, 2026 - April 19, 2026
One of our most popular events is back with great workshops in bluegrass music, traditional crafts, and a Gee's Bend quilting retreat. This four-day workshop series provides a truly immersive experience with a fun and enthusiastic community of musicians and artists.
Summer Camp on Clear Creek 2026
Open to entering 1st - 12th graders.
Since 1923, Camp McDowell has been fostering a welcoming, Christian community in which an enthusiastic staff supports young people's growth and development of an abiding respect for each other and the world around them. At Camp McDowell we show the way the world could be through worship, learning, rest, and play in the beauty of God’s Backyard.