A good lunch is followed by "Mail Call" and an hour-long rest period. This quiet time may be used for writing letters, listening to music, reading, or maybe a little "catnap." At the bell, boys and girls enjoy "Free Swim" and then that highly popular afternoon activity, Canteen, for a cold drink and a snack! After supper and a few minutes of free time, the whole camp gathers on the rock steps in front of the Rec Hall for the "Six O'Clock News" (around 7:15), with live reports on Camp News, Sports, and Weather! Awards are presented and accomplishments of the day are recognized. Afterwards, everyone attends a short Vesper Service at twilight in the amphitheater.
Forest-green buildings in a glade of pines in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains near Talladega National Forest, Alabama. Two private lakes on property.
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Mini and Junior Terms — designed for first-timers and youngest campers
The 6 Day Mini Term is designed to help our youngest campers get comfortable with being away from home, while getting a taste of the camp experience! The 11 Day Junior Term offers a great introduction to summer camp — these campers do a little bit of a bunch of activities on a beginner level with emphasis on trying new things and learning how to have fun with their friends while being away from home.
Arriving at Camp Mac the first time, you wind along Cheaha Road until, suddenly, you round a bend to find yourself looking at what appears to be a quaint village of forest-green buildings arranged on each side of the road and tucked into a glade of graceful pines. Far below you, twin lakes glint through the trees. This is Camp Mac, unspoiled by the decades, immaculately kept, and perfectly equipped to provide memories that will last a lifetime.
4th of July tradition — T-Model parade, firecrackers up the flagpole, fireworks over the lake
The 4th of July has always been a special day at camp! We start the day off with a bang. Everybody wears Red, White and Blue, and we get the old 1923 T-Model out to lead the big parade! The parade ends in the Quadrangle, and we send 1,000 firecrackers up the flagpole! The festivities end with a big fireworks show over the lake!
Campfire tradition — story of Old Man Taylor's Eyes in Senior Terms
The counselors put on Campfire. The campers play games and perform skits! Sometimes Indians show up. Sometimes Pirates, or Time Travelers, or Harry Potter, or Super Heroes – even NASCAR fans! You never know what's going to happen at Campfire! But you do know that, in the Senior Terms, we'll all hear the story of Old Man Taylor's Eyes!
"I want you and all of the Camp Mac staff to know what a wonderful experience this has been for our son. He is in love with Camp Mac. He has gained the little stroke of confidence he so desperately needed. This has been the best gift!" – G.L.
Rappelling and Climbing — confidence building, Cheaha Mountain field trip
Climbing and rappelling are not just exciting activities – they're true confidence builders! Thinking you can do something scary or difficult is really just a thought – working hard and actually doing something scary or difficult stays with you the rest of your life. The instruction begins on our 20-foot and 40-foot walls where campers learn basic rappelling and climbing techniques. At the end of the term, those campers with the skill and the desire go on a field trip to Alabama's highest peak, Cheaha Mountain, where they rappel down a 100-foot tall granite cliff!
During the summer, we update our website daily with news and photos of the previous day's activities. Our news comes from daily six o'clock news reports (at 7:15pm) and is uploaded the following day around 5pm. Photos are available for download in our Facebook Photo Gallery! No account required.
Riflery — scale, safety emphasis, Civilian Marksmanship Program affiliation
Riflery is one of the most popular activities for both boys and girls. Over the course of a summer, Camp Mac campers fire more than 60,000 target rounds downrange. Camp Mac is affiliated with the Civilian Marksmanship Program. Qualified Instructors teach the course with an overarching emphasis on the safe and proper handling of firearms. Campers must successfully complete qualification requirements with air rifles before moving up to .22 caliber target rifles. As they progress, campers earn certificates for each marksmanship level. And a free rifle is given to any camper who shoots a perfect score of 50!
