Camp Mac

Specialties

A summer camp for boys and girls (grades 2^nd-​9^th) inside the Talladega National Forest in the foothills of Alabama’s Cheaha Mountains. Owned and operated by the McBride family since 1948. With the benefit of three generations of experience, we have developed a unique camp program that is both fun and challenging. We are committed to camping and, for more than 60 years the McBride family has seen what a quality camping experience can do for young people.

History

Established in 1948.

In 1948, the Superintendent of Talladega County Schools, Mr. E.A. McBride, founded Camp Mac (which was named in his honor by the first group of campers that summer) because of his conviction that not everything children need to know to become successful, productive adults can be taught in a classroom.

Since that time, we have seen firsthand the benefits children derive year after year as they grow up as part of our Camp Mac family. We have found that «Mr. Mac» was right in his belief that «Summer camp is good for kids», and share in his belief that every child should have the opportunity to attend summer camp. Of course, we realize that all camps are different, and every camp is likely to be better suited for some children than others.

Recent 21^st century research funded by the Lilly Endowment and others now confirms what Mr. Mac knew to be true way in 1948 — «Summer camp is good for kids». And we have seen what Camp Mac has done for thousands of kids over the years.

Meet the Business Owner

Robert M.

Business Owner

Bob Gene McBride

B.S. Electrical Engineering, Auburn University; Naval ROTC Scholarship; 3 years Officer USN; 58 years instructional & administrative experience; NRA Certified Rifle Instructor; Board Member of Camp ASCCA; Past President Alabama Association of Camps; member Church Council & Foundation Chair First United Methodist Church, Talladega; 69 years camp experience; 57 years Director at Camp Mac.