Camp SMILE

02/12/2026

Come see us at the Jagserve Community and Volunteer Fair starting at 11 today in the student center to learn about how to get involved with Camp SMILE!

Returning counselors come stop by and bring your friends!

02/09/2026

Looking for ways to support Camp SMILE?

Be a meal sponsor for Family Weekend 2026, a mini camp weekend where families get to experience camp with their campers!

We are looking for meal sponsors for either lunch or dinner on Saturday, March 28th.

There are several ways to be a meal sponsor!
1. You can come to camp to cook a meal! (Hamburgers and hotdogs, Pulled pork sandwiches, tacos, etc.)
2. You can cater a meal and come to camp to help us serve the meal. (Foosackly's, Chick-fil-A, Publix subs, Moe's BBQ, Carrabba's, etc.)
3. Donate a meal and we will find a caterer for you.

If you know any groups/businesses/organizations that would be interested, please feel free to contact us at 251-479-4900 or email Jana at jwilliams@ucpmobile.org. We would love to have you join our Camp SMILE Family and come see what Camp SMILE is all about!

02/06/2026

Family Weekend Applications are NOW OPEN!!

For campers ages 5-15 & their family
📆March 27 - 29

Scan the QR code or click the link below to apply today.

https://campsmilefamily.campbrainregistration.com/

**On the 1st step of the application, you will only select the camper when selecting people to register. Then you will add all of your family members later in the application.

02/04/2026

CALLING ALL Returning Counselors!!

If you are interested in being a counselor for Family Weekend, it will be March 27th - 29th.

You would need to be at camp by 4/4:30PM on Friday, March 27th and we will be done before lunch time on Sunday, March 29th.

Please text Jana at (251) 622-7916 to let us know if you would like to attend!

02/04/2026

Camp is better together! 🌞

Family Weekend | Campers ages 5-15 | March 27–29

Check out the flyer for all the details. We can’t wait to welcome your family to Camp SMILE!

Applications open Friday, February 6th at 8:00 AM

02/02/2026

Field day is back!!

Lambda Chi Alpha of Spring Hill College is hosting a Field Day along with Camp SMILE. There will be games, food, and a fun time for everyone!

Scan the QR code or check out the link below to fill out the registration form!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJkJ2HUb2TOanxXw-zw3pI8jIsXc6CLN6vPeBg4_9UWhJyLQ/viewform?usp=header

01/21/2026

Huge thank you to Junior League of Mobile for awarding Camp SMILE a grant for their Community Assistance Fund!

Announcing our Community Assistance Fund recipients!

During the January Meeting, we recognized the 2025-2026 Community Assistance Fund recipients. JLM maintains a Community Assistance Fund (CAF), which enables the organization to respond financially to needs and opportunities within its impact area.

Our 2025-2026 Community Assistance Fund recipients are:
The Skylar Project
Coastal Family Partners
United Cerebral Palsy
By Your Side Family Mission
Holcombe Ministries
Auburn University Alabama Cooperative Extension System
The Core Project

Help us congratulate these recipients!

01/20/2026

NONPROFIT BRINGING NEW SPECIAL NEEDS ACCOMMODATIONS TO MOBILE MARDI GRAS

Individuals with special needs and their families will receive reserved parking and rest stations during downtown Carnival parades this season, thanks to a partnership between the nonprofit Special Needs Assistance Station For You (SNASY) and the City of Mobile.

According to a press release from the city, this is an attempt to make “the revelry of Mardi Gras parades accessible to everyone.” SNASY, based in Georgia, provides accommodations like these for families with special needs at other events around the Southeast, “to make sure that families are not just able to attend but feel welcomed and cared for.”

Beginning with the first parade on Jan. 30, the Conde Cavaliers, SNASY will operate a designated tailgate area at the southeast corner of Mardi Gras Park near Colonial Fort Conde. This station will include a custom, 24-foot trailer with a fully ADA-accessible bathroom, including an adult changing table. SNASY will also provide a climate-controlled tent along the outside of the trailer with tables, chairs and light refreshments.

Those who need access to this area can preregister for free, reserved parking at Fort Conde. SNASY volunteers will be on hand to help families cross the street to Mardi Gras Park. The stations, parking options and tailgate area will be available prior to every scheduled parade throughout the season, according to the city.

SNASY asks that those bringing parade-goers with special needs register prior to the parades at snasy.vip. SNASY says its sites will also be open to serve the elderly, and any parade-goer dealing with mobility or medical issues.

“Many times, families caring for someone with special needs feel it’s easier to stay home than face the challenges of attending large public events,” Mobile Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis said in the release. “We want all Mobilians to feel welcomed during Mardi Gras, and we are thrilled to have a phenomenal partner like SNASY working with us to help make these festivities more accommodating to these families.”

01/15/2026

It’s go time! Camp SMILE applications are OPEN! We can’t wait to see you this summer!

Don’t wait — spots fill quickly!

https://campsmile.campbrainregistration.com/

01/14/2026

Mark your calendars for January 15th at 8:00 AM!!
Camp SMILE Applications will be available soon.

11/14/2025

11/07/2025

🎄✨ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! ✨🎄
We’re gearing up for the Christmas Nights In Lights 5K & Fun Run, and we need some joyful helpers to make the magic happen! 👟💡

If you’re available and want to spread a little holiday cheer while supporting UCP, we’d love to have you join us. No special skills required — just bring a smile and some festive spirit! 🎅✨

📅 Thursday, November 20
📍 Dauphin Way Baptist Church

Sign up here 👉 https://forms.office.com/r/HkZkddUUEf

Thank you for helping us create a Life Without Limits for the children and adults we serve! 💙