2023 FLORIDA COLLEGE ALABAMA SUMMER CAMP
Information Central
We are looking forward to an exciting week of camp at Camp McDowell this year. There are some changes in activities and schedules, so come back to this page often to see the latest information regarding camp, including themes for the special dinner, special events, and Bible study themes.
Camper NEED TO KNOW Info
Photo Instructions for Parents
(password in emails and handout from camp)
BIBLE CLASS THEME
This year's Bible class theme is "This is the Way. Walk in It." The entire series is about how to become more God-focused and Kingdom-minded when making daily decisions about life and the future. We are excited to share these five lessons with the campers!
SPORTS FOR 2023
At FCAL camp, we love sports. Well, most of us love sports. This year, we want to make sports even more special, but also enjoyable for all. In the morning, we will engage in workshops and active games that all can enjoy. In the afternoon, we will play some sports. If you play soccer, basketball, football, ultimate, or volleyball, and you want to have a "real" game with others who also play your sport, we will have these games available. So bring your gear. Lace up the cleats. Get ready to win some society points doing what you love best - winning!
WORKSHOPS FOR 2023
ADVENTURE COURSE
(Senior camp only)
Camp McDowell has an adventure course with three main challenges: a climbing wall, a giant swing, and a high altitude jump. This activity requires a liability waiver to be signed and this will be sent to all who are assigned to this activity. Led by the Camp McDowell staff.
CANOEING
(Junior camp only)
Campers are welcome to spend some time canoeing on the pond with their friends. They will be required to wear life vests for safety purposes.
DAY SPA
(Girls only)
Campers will spend an hour being cared for as if they are at a day spa. Cucumbers anyone? Led by Julie Norris and Jana Hall.
FISHING
Campers can fish at the pier on the pond. They will learn how to properly tie a hook on the line and bait the hook as they fish. Fishing is catch and release.
HIKING
(Junior camp only)
Campers are led on a hike together with other campers their age.
LORD'S SUPPER BREAD MAKING
(Girls Only)
Campers are invited to bake a recipe for Lord's Supper Bread and learn more deeply why this memorial matters. Led by Christie Crane.
SIGN LANGUAGE
Campers will learn how to communicate with the deaf, learning some basic words and the alphabet. Led by Amy Dixon.
SURVIVAL SKILLS
Campers are led through some basic survival techniques and skills needed to survive in various scenarios. Led by Jason Persell.
BB GUNS
This activity allows campers to shoot pump BB rifles at targets in a safe and confined area.
EXTREME CANOEING
(Senior camp only)
Campers hike to a river where they can canoe together down the river and then back upstream. They will be required to wear life vests for safety purposes.
DEBONAIR
(Boys only)
Campers are coached through how to be gentlemen, including how to tie a tie, how to speak properly to ladies, and how to treat others with respect. Led by Tyler Crawford and Ashely Miller.
GUITAR CLASS
(Junior camp only)
Campers who want some tips and tricks for becoming a better guitar player are welcome to bring their guitar and learn from one another. Led by Jackson Sneed.
*All participants must bring their own guitar to participate.
EXTREME HIKING
(Senior camp only)
Campers are led on a harder hike, including some small climbing, a walk down a creek, and a singing in the gorge.
PHOTOGRAPHY CHALLENGE
(Senior Camp only)
Learn some tips and tricks from a professional photographer and enter a photo challenge that will earn society points and have your picture featured in the camp slideshow. Led by Lamar Smith.
* All participants must bring with them their own digital camera with a removable SD card. The camper should know how to adjust the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO on the camera. The camper doesn't need to know why they should adjust, just how to adjust.
SONG LEADING (BEGINNERS)
(Boys only)
Basic music reading skills and song leading techniques will be taught to young men wanting to develop as song leaders in worship. Led by Rob Sandlin.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball techniques are reviewed, including serving, passing, blocking, and bumping. Led by Micah Rice.
BIBLE JOURNALING
(Girls only)
This activity is a special activity, quickly popular last year, where ladies can learn how to journal artistically through the Bible. Led by Brenna Powell.
CPR/LIFE SAVING
(Junior camp only)
Campers are led through life saving techniques, such as CPR and the Heimlich maneuver. Led by Darran Alexander.
DISC GOLF
Campers are invited to learn how to better handle discs, better aim for baskets, and just enjoy a small disc golf course together.
GUITAR JAM
(Senior camp only)
Those who play guitar are welcome to jam together for an hour. Led by Keith Stonehart.
*All participants must bring their own guitar to participate.
IMPROV CLASS
Campers will be taught some improv games and learn tips and tricks for improv style humor. Led by Nolan Baker.
PUBLIC SPEAKING (HOW TO TELL A STORY)
Campers will learn about basic public speaking skills, especially through learning how to better tell a story. Led by Adam Shanks.
SONG LEADING
(ADVANCED)
(Senior camp boys only)
Those who are experienced song leaders will learn some advanced techniques for becoming a more advanced song leader. Led by Jackson Sneed.
BIBLE TIMELINE
Campers are invited to learn the Seventeen Time Periods and why they matter. This class will enrich your understanding of how the entire Bible fits together into one complete message. Led by Colby Junkin.
CRAFTS
Crafts will change from day to day and include activities such as painting.
EARTHBALL GAMES
Campers will be challenged to handle a larger than life ball, playing various games against one another.
EXTREME HAPPY MAIL
Bring the artist inside out as you make some interesting happy mail and cards for other campers. Led by Valerie Alexander and Tiffany Shanks.
JUGGLING/MAGIC
Campers will learn the techniques and practice basic juggling skills. Campers will learn some basic magic skills and tricks. Different tricks will be learned each day.
SELF DEFENSE
Campers will learn some basics in self-defense. Led by the legendary Murray and Cheyenne Hyman.
SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP FOR WOMEN
(Senior camp girls only)
Women are led through some helpful skills that will help them as they lead other women and children in worship.
THEME DINNER
"A Night At the Movies"
Please come dressed up based on this theme. Of course, please be dressed according to the dress code and please only represent PG or cleaner-rated movies.
CAMPER TALENT SHOW
This year's camper talent show will be on Friday, July 7th. We invite all campers to try out for the show with their own unique talent. We have time for 10 acts for senior campers and 10 acts for junior campers. Those participating in the talent show must follow these rules.
For parents:
We hope to live stream the talent show on our FC Alabama Camp Facebook page, so feel free to tune in and see the campers in action, cheering one another on, and cheer these kids on with us.