Frequently Asked Questions

Feel free to email me yours at folkschool@campmcdowell.com.

Q: How many classes can I sign up for?

A: You choose one class per session. This will enable you to become familiar enough with a handicraft or new musical skills to create on your own once you get home. Our instructors thrive on the ability of our students to keep their traditions alive.

Q: Do I bring my own sheets?

A: Although we are a camp, we have modern, hotel-style lodging. Bedding and linens are furnished for your use. We do ask you to remove your bedding before you leave. It helps our housekeeping staff prepare for the next group.

Q: What about air conditioning?

A: Each room has its own climate controls. Feel free to set it at a temperature comfortable for you. We do ask our participants to conserve energy whenever possible.

Q: Can I bring my own snacks and beverages?

A: Yes, we encourage everyone who comes to bring his or her own snacks and beverages. There is a full-size refrigerator in each lodge where you may keep any perishable items. There is also a stove, microwave and coffee maker. Regular and decaffeinated coffee is available for your use. Please wash your dishes when you're done! Many participants will bring adult beverages to enjoy in the evenings. They are not allowed in the studios.

Q: What type of food do you serve?

A: Our kitchen staff strives to make your dining experience a pleasure. Here are some examples:
(Vegetarian meals available upon request.)

Breakfast:

Biscuits, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon and Grits (OJ, coffee, tea, jelly, fruit bowl, cereal bar)

Pancakes, Sausage and Baked Apples (OJ, coffee, tea, fruit bowl, cereal bar)

Lunch: (Green Salad always available) 

Bar-B-Que sandwiches, Cole Slaw, Baked Beans

Turkey Croissants, Fruit, Chips or Pasta Salad

Quiche, Fruit, Mixed Green Salad, Blueberry Muffin

Supper: (Green Salad always available) 

Oven Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls, Dessert

Pork Chops, Wild Rice and Steamed Broccoli, Rolls, Dessert

Spaghetti with Meat and Pepperoni Sauce or Vegetarian Sauce, Mixed Green Salad and Fresh-Baked Bread, Dessert