Upcoming Events
- 205-387-1806
- wonderful@campmcdowell.org
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.
From Scratch 2025
February 28, 2025 4pm - March 2, 2025 1pm
From Scratch weekend is the Alabama Folk School workshop series designed for true beginners. If you’re interested in learning a new instrument or craft, this is the weekend for you! With plenty of free time in the schedule you can take a hike, go canoeing, or pick a porch and rocking chair to relax; enjoying all Camp McDowell has to offer.
Bluegrass & Gee's Bend 2025
April 10, 2025 4pm - April 13, 2025 1pm
One of the most popular Alabama Folk School offerings with great bluegrass music workshops, the spring Gee's Bend quilting retreat, and more. This four-day workshop series provides a truly immersive experience with a fun and enthusiastic community of musicians and artists.
Youth Folk Camp 2025
July 26, 2025 - July 29, 2025
Join us for Youth Folk Camp – our only Alabama Folk School workshop designed for rising 5th-12th graders. Youth Folk Camp is a unique combination of summer overnight camp and folk school instruction in music, farming, craft skills, and more! Campers may choose one major and minor class for the workshop, all taught by experienced musicians and artists.
Creative Retreat 2024
November 21, 2024 - November 24, 2024
Bring your personal projects and join us for a long weekend of focused time to rest and create. We'll provide all your meals, access to wifi, nature trails, quiet space to work and rest, and evening refreshments.
More information & registration coming in Summer 2024
Farm to Table Retreat
Nov. 22-24, 2024
Farm to Table Retreat provides the perfect opportunity to slow down and enjoy the season in the beauty of God's Backyard. Participants prepare the Saturday night feast using what they harvest from the camp farm. The event is open to all ages, but recommended for 1st grade and up. Kids' Camp will be offered a few times and include games and canoeing.
Adults will have a few special activities of their own including a program piece led by our session director and a Garden to Glass cocktail class.
Farm to Table Dinner Fundraiser
A Night on the Farm
Join us at the mcDowell Farm School November 23rd at 6:00PM for a true farm to Table meal. Featuring: local beverages,
Hors d’oeuvres, and main course with McDowell Farm School produce and meat. All proceeds from this event will go directly back into the Mcdowell Farm school’s work to connect students all across the state to the land and their food systems. Event Tickets are $100 each. Farm Fancy attire Encouraged! Children under 12 are not required to purchase a ticket. Tickets are limited and can be purchased by scanning the qr code or using this link: https://mcdowellsummercamp.campbrainregistration.com
Unbound 2024 - Find your people, find yourself.
November 8, 2024 - November 10, 2024
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.
Check in will begin on Friday, November 8th at 5PM in Doug Carpenter Hall, with dinner at 6:30. We will conclude on Sunday, November 10th, at 12:30PM after lunch. Unbound will take place in Bethany Village at Camp McDowell, which is a largely accessible campus. The roads are flat and wide; either electric or manual wheelchairs will work.
STAFF ONLY: CHECK IN IS FROM 9-10:00 AM ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH. We will also have a Thursday night offering for staff, more information will be sent in the Welcome Letter!
If you have any questions about this event, please email Jeneva Salter at abilitiescoordinator@campmcdowell.org