All Nature Exploration

Each day on the farm, students apply classroom concepts to the natural world. They are excited to learn during our multi-day, overnight program that gives students a unique opportunity to experience the Farm School as a community. Students share living and dining spaces, complete projects as a team, and are asked to support one another through new challenges. Focusing on Read more...

McDowell Environmental Center and The Farm School announce a new way to safely get away during COVID-19. McDowell “Family Field Trips” are an educational and relaxing three-day experience of exploration. At McDowell, we believe that experiential education, through inquiry and self-discovery leaves long-lasting impressions and a deeper understanding of the world around you and yourself. Bring your family for this Read more...

Camp McDowell fosters 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. Camp offers a host of fun activities Read more...

Nestled in a forested hillside, Manitou Cave is a hidden treasure with a rich history and ancient geological origins. Stand beside Great Spirit Mountain, a natural formation within the cave standing over 40 feet tall. Study sacred Cherokee syllabary inscriptions and ponder how they could have appeared on a 50-foot high ceiling. Travel deeper and reflect in the grand ballroom Read more...

Tigers for Tomorrow at Untamed Mountain is home to over 160 animals including tigers, mountain lions, African lions, bears, wolves, black leopards and so many more wonderful animals. As a last stop preserve, the animals that come to live with us remain here for the rest of their lives. Located on 140 acres in Dekalb County, Alabama, Untamed Mountain, home Read more...

This camp is a week-long, action-packed adrenaline rush for the highschooler in your home with boundless energy and and no fears (ok, maybe a few are ok). From paddling and watersports to rock climbing, hiking, caving, and orienteering, this camp is one you don’t want to miss! Read more...

Designed for children going into Kindergarten through those going into 5th grade, our day camps offer a serious taste of what Maranatha has to offer without the overnight stay. Come enjoy camp activities like canoeing, kayaking, crafts, games, and other fun. Read more...

HAMR is based in Huntsville as a chapter of SORBA (Southern Off-road Bicycling Association) supporting mountain bike advocacy, the building and maintenance of trails for multiple users, and serving as a resource for the mountain bike community of North Alabama. Read more...

Have fun with your family at Tate Farms. Fun farm activities include: Hay Rides, Corn Train Rides, Jumping Pillows, Pedal Carts for tots and parents, Pumpkin Cannon, Barnyard Playground with a cotton picker slide, 20 foot tube slide, grain auger swing and more, Tire Mountain Pyramid, Face Painting, Animal Balloon Creations, Camp Fires with Marshmallows for Roasting and S’mores for Read more...

Students will love this fun, educational visit to the farm including: Private Guided Tour, Hay Ride, Maze, Animals, Educational Outdoor Classrooms, Jumping Pillow, Corn Crib, Barnyard Playground, and Pick Your Own Pumpkin from the Vine. Read more...