History
Camp Allen was founded through a gift from Rosa Lyn Allen to the Diocese of Texas in 1921 by dedicating her Galveston home to start a summer camp program. A training conference for leaders was held from there and from the outset was called Camp Allen. Mrs. Allen gave Bishop Quin the money necessary to begin building a campsite below Baytown on Trinity Bay. The new camp was dedicated in 1928 and carried her name, Camp Allen, which was inspired by Mrs. Allen's loving interest. This site was sold and the camp moved to Grimes County near Navasota in 1977. Today the camp has 961 acres, and three campsites serving youth from all over the world.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide a unique environment for young people to experience God, establish valuable relationships within the camping community and personal growth through a variety of creative, safe, and challenging opportunities. Each session is led by a priest, youth minister or experienced adult dedicated to enriching the life of young people. These Session Directors are assisted by paid and volunteer staff, all of who bring a sense of love and caring to the individual child as well as the camp family.
Looking For Forms?
You can download all the necessary forms for summer camp in our forms section of the website.
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