2025 FLORIDA COLLEGE ALABAMA SUMMER CAMP
Information Central & Registration Page
Cost and Payment Plan
Camp cost is $435
for kids going into 4th grade through high school graduates.
Payment Plans are still an option. The first payment (also the deposit) will be $150 due at registration. The second payment will also be $150 (due at the beginning of April). The final payment of the remainder of the cost of camp will be due at the beginning of May.
** Any cancellation happening on or after May 15th will forfeit the entire cost of camp.
Application Procedure for 2025
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The process for signing up your camper has changed this year. We will publish a link on this page on February 22nd for Bell members only (click here to become a Bell member) and for all campers on March 1st. This link will take you to a form on which you will fill out all camper options, workshop requests, roommate requests, and more. When we receive this form, we will make sure we have a spot for your camper. If we do not, we will send an email that tells you that you are on the waitlist. If we do have a spot for your camper, a text or email will be sent later that day to the parents with a link for payment. The camper's spot at camp will be reserved for 5 days from the time they submit their form in which they can pay for camp (either a full payment or deposit only). Once the payment is received, the camper has fully applied.
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If a parent chooses a payment plan, a second and third email will go out at the beginning of April and May for the subsequent payments for camp. The camper's spot will again be reserved for 5 days from the sending of these emails, so please follow the links and pay promptly. If a camper is on the wait list, we will not send the payment email until that camper has been placed on the roster for camp.
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We appreciate your patience with our new process. This will require a small amount of extra patience from you (and a significant amount of extra work for the directing team), but it will save us thousands and has allowed us to prevent raising the price of camp more than we have.
BEFORE YOU SIGN UP YOUR CAMPER
Camp is an atmosphere that promotes the values and love of Jesus. Each camper is expected to follow the rules of the camp and respect the counselor’s instructions. Only those willing to follow the rules should apply to camp.
Camp Rules
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No use of tobacco, any smoked substance, alcohol, or non-prescribed drugs, possession of weapons, or abuse of camp facilities is permitted.
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There will be no mixed swimming. Clothing for water activities (i.e., swimming, canoeing, slip ‘n slide, etc.) must meet the dress code, must be dark and not see through, females must wear swimsuits beneath their clothing
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Proper relationships between campers must be maintained at all times. Displays of affection must be as is appropriate for “brothers and sisters.”
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Campers are not allowed to hang out in the cabins/lodges except at appointed times. We assign a staff member in each cabins/lodges during the day in case a camper needs to be there.
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Campers are allowed to bring their own snacks, but will have limited access to them due to rule #4. There will be an abundance of snacks available for purchase at the camp store and The Coffey House. Each camper will have a camp store account that can be loaded at registration, the beginning of camp, or even during camp. Snacks in cabins/lodges must not require refrigeration.
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Do not bring expensive jewelry, large amounts of cash, watches, or valuables that could be taken. The rooms are not locked, and there is no way to guarantee the safety of such items. We expect no problems of dishonesty or stealing, but we want to prevent accusations.
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No electronic devices of any kind are allowed. Instruments used for the talent show are the exception.
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Cars must be locked and keys wlll be collected at the beginning of camp. Campers will not have access to their vehicles during the week unless approved by the directors.
If you feel these rules will cause your child not to enjoy camp, please do not sign them up for camp. We have a waiting list each year and want every camper to fully enjoy what camp has to offer. These rules help create the best experience for every camper and allow us to act harmoniously for the entire week. We lovingly solicit your cooperation.
Cell Phone Policy
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We do not allow cell phones or other communication devices at camp. Reasons are explained below.
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If you bring a cell phone to camp, then it must remain in the car or be turned in to the counselor (which will be returned at the end of camp).
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Please bring a paper Bible because we do not allow phones, even for the Bible app.
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We also do not allow phones for alarm clocks or cameras. If those are needed, please bring an actual camera or alarm clock.
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Reasons:
Part of providing a spiritually focused week is removing the campers from the stresses and relationships at home that will cause homesickness or distraction. Camp is for getting away from your normal routine to create one amazing week.
Another reason is that we tell our insurance company that we do not allow phones or devices, which decreases our liability due to risks of explicit pictures and other risks associated with phones.
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Exceptions:
If a call home is required upon arrival, the call must be made, and then the cell phone put away in the car or given to a counselor. Emergency calls can be made, but only by the director and with the director present. If you need to get in touch with a counselor, you can call the campground directly or contact the director. Please contact the director before camp if you have questions about this policy.
If your camper is found to have violated this rule, they risk being removed from camp for the remainder of the week without refund.
Please, as a parent, do not encourage your child to violate this rule.​
Dress Code
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Campers are to dress according to the dress code.
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Shorts must reach the knees or be 9-inch inseams. If a child is "dress-coded" for shorter shorts, we will provide them with camp-branded shorts and the parent will be charged for the price of these shorts ($25).
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Sleeveless shirts must have a 2" strap and arm holes must not hang open. All shirts must cover cleavage. No one is allowed to wear muscle shirts or clothes that show the midriff or thighs.
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Pajamas may only be worn in the cabins/lodges and must meet the dress code. All campers must be completely dressed by dress-code standard when in common spaces.
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Tight jeans or skinny pants are not allowed. This includes leggings as pants or jeggings.​
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Loose-fitting skirts are allowed only if they come to the kneecap .
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You must bring at least two pairs of long pants or jeans to wear in case the clothes are considered insufficient.
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Campers must wear versatile clothes appropriate for a variety of activities. There will not be time built into the schedule for frequent clothing changes.
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Swimwear must be dress-code compliant. Girls should wear swimwear beneath shorts and t-shirts. Swimwear should be dark to prevent transparency when wet. While there is no mixed swimming in the pool, other activities will get campers wet, so we seek to prevent embarrassing situations.
​ Our emphasis is on the spiritual atmosphere. The dress code standard is not a matter of what is right or wrong, modest or immodest, moral or immoral. Rather, we have chosen a standard that least distracts the campers from more important matters. Our dress code is not a judgment on your own personal opinions, but not following the dress code will be considered a violation of rules, and could result in the camper, unfortunately, being sent home. We must protect the atmosphere of the camp at all costs.
WAIVERS FOR CAMP
As a part of the application, you will verify that you read a waiver for both Florida College and Camp McDowell. Please read these before signing your kid up for camp!
(You do not need to sign the forms. Please just check the box off on the application form.)
Camp McDowell
Waiver
Florida College
Insurance Waiver
Workshops for 2025
ADVENTURE COURSE
(senior campers only)
Join fellow campers in feats of courage with a power pole, climbing wall, and a ropes swing. ​
ARCHERY
Learn the fundamentals of archery and practice shooting at targets. ​
BIBLE JOURNALING
(female campers only)
Learning to journal creatively through the Bible is a great way to spend more time in God's Word as a regular practice. ​
BIBLE CLASSES
Five extra Bible classes will be offered this year for those who are interested, including one day overviews of Acts, Ecclesiastes, Paul's epistles, the prophets, and a timeline view of the seventeen time periods.​
BUCKET DRUMMING
Learn some fundamentals of drumming while making a whole bunch of noise! ​
COOKING
(junior campers only • $10 extra)
Learn to cook a meal (and maybe even eat some of it). ​
CPR/LIFE-SAVING
(junior campers only)
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Work with a CPR Certified Nurse and a CPR dummy (you can decide which is which) as you learn how to perform CPR in emergency situations.​
DEBONAIR
(junior male campers only)
Teaching young men how to be dapper. Or to use today's terms, to get some rizz. ​
FISHING/BB GUNS
(junior campers only)
Cast a line or shoot a target. It's all about challenging yourself and learning patience. ​
GIRLS OF GRACE
(formerly called Princess School
• female campers only)
Being a lady is more than how you behave. It's about the heart behind your actions and how you treat those around you. Learn the finer points of being a girl who follows God in every way.
HIKING
An hour of hiking with other campers your age. ​
CRAFTS
Spend a little down time creating something amazing. The craft being made will be up to the discretion of the craft ladies, but we can guarantee it will be amazing.
DISC GOLF
We have a small disc golf course that we set up every year with new challenges and barriers. Practice with your friends and get better on the course.
FUNCTIONAL STRETCHING
(female campers only)
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Being able to stretch appropriately before or after exercise is an important part of a healthy body and feeling good. ​
HAIR BRAIDING
(female senior campers only)
Learn some cool new hair braids techniques. ​
IMPROV
Practice some hilarious improv games with the current leaders of FC's ImprovNow group. ​
DAY SPA
(female campers only)
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Unwind and pamper yourself a little. ​
EXTREME CANOEING
(senior campers only)
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A small hike, a life jacket, and a canoe will allow the campers to canoe down a river and back. Sometimes, there are even some frightening friends that show up. ​
GAGA BALL FOR GIRLS
(junior female campers only)
A whole hour of just the girls in the gaga ball pit. Back by popular demand. ​
HANDICRAFTS/ CROCHET
(female senior campers only -
$10 extra for Advanced class)
Campers work on stitches and patterns to work their way to becoming a master at amigurimi. Beginner's class for those who are just learning. Advanced class for those who already know the basics.
JUGGLING SCHOOL
(junior campers only)
The hand/eye coordination required for juggling is impossible for some of us... or is it? Try for yourself in juggling school.
NEW HYMNS & RECORDING
Learn a brand new hymn and work on recording the hymn together for a camp memory. ​
PERCUSSION CIRCLE
Learning rhythm is all about feeling the beat. Join with other campers to learn how to play beats together.
SURVIVAL SKILLS
Campers will learn survival techniques, just in case they get lost in the woods at camp. (Just kidding). ​
WATER AEROBICS
​(junior female campers only)
Work together exercising and coordinating movements (which squeezing in some extra time in the pool).
WOODWORKING
​(senior campers only • $20 extra)
The campers will work with an experienced wood worker to finish a project during the week of camp and learn more about how to use tools.
OLD CAMP HYMNS
We know so many songs at camp that we often quit singing the camp hymns from the past. This class seeks to put those songs back in circulation. ​
SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP FOR WOMEN
(female campers only)
Campers will be challenged to see the roles of women in a brand new and exciting way. ​
TIE DYE
($10 extra)
Tie Dye is back, but as a workshop for those who are interested. We have FC branded shirts that will be provided for campers to dye patterns of their choosing.
WATER POLO
(senior male campers only)
Campers can face off with some nets, split into teams, and learn how real men as they defeat one another in the pool.
WORSHIP LEADERSHIP:
LEADING PRAYERS
(male campers only)
Praying in public can become insincere and fake if we're not careful. Learn how to offer genuine prayers that focus on leading a congregation closer to God.
PAINTING
($10 extra)
Campers will grab a brush and create their own camp masterpiece.
STORY BEHIND THE SONGS
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Many hymns have incredible stories behind the authors or writing of the song that helps us appreciate the message even more. Join other campers to learn how to better appreciate the message of these hymns.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball requires a lot of skill and even more effort. Learn how to play better while playing with your friends. ​
WEIGHT LIFTING
(senior male campers only)
Weight lifting is about brute strength, but also about motivating yourself to out-lift your earlier self. Learn the ins and outs of weight lifting.
WORSHIP LEADERSHIP:
READING SCRIPTURE
(male campers only)
We tend to think that reading scripture in public is an easy job, but it Is challenging to do well. Learn how to better read scriptures that will engage the listener with the text and with God.
WORSHIP LEADERSHIP:
SONG LEADING
(male campers only)
Campers will have a chance to learn more about how to become a better song leader. All male campers can join a beginner's class. Senior campers will have an advanced class also.