hello from camp allen!
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Your camper’s week at Camp Allen is just around the corner, and we can’t wait!  Thank you for entrusting your child with us... it is going to be an awesome week!

Please review your camper’s session information in the email to verify that it is correct. For questions regarding registration or payment, contact the Camp Registrar at [email protected] or 936-825-7175.

Click on the tabs below to review important information to make sure your camper is ready for the best week ever!
ARRIVAL DAY (Sunday)
​Sunday is camper drop-off day!  Check in times are staggered according to age group to reduce wait times.   Families that have children at more than one campsite may choose either time slot and check-in all campers together during that time. 
  • 3:00 PM - 3:20 PM:  Primaries
  • 3:20 PM - 3:40 PM:  Middlers 
  • 3:40 PM - 4:00 PM:  Juniors 
  • 4:00 PM – 4:20 PM: Seniors 
  • If your camper arrives after 5:15 PM, report to the Camper Health Center (located by the Campsite 1 entrance).
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Click HERE for driving directions and a map to Camp Allen. When you arrive, our staff will direct you to the Pavilion to check your camper in. When you park at the Pavilion,  please leave your camper’s luggage in the car, but bring any camper medication with you to check-in with the camp nurses. 

Once you have completed registration at the Pavilion, you will take your camper to their designated campsite. (Click HERE to view a property map.)  Our session directors and counselors will unload your camper’s belongings curbside and move them into their cabin.  While we strive to accommodate as many cabin-mate requests as possible, cabin assignments are ultimately made to best suit the needs of the camp session as a whole, and are not guaranteed.  No cabin requests will be taken on Registration Day. 

Camp Allen has a strict no-pet policy.  While we know that pets are an important part of your family, we kindly ask that furry friends do not come along to registration. This will help keep our property beautiful, and more importantly, our campers and your pets safe.
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departure day (Saturday 9 am)
Check-out will take place at 9:00 AM on Saturday morning.    When you arrive on-site, drive past the security gate and allow a staff member to check your ID.  Individuals designated as parents within a camper’s profile will automatically be authorized to pick up campers; if a different individual is picking up your camper, be sure to add that person as an authorized pickup within the registration system.  When you pull into the campsite, families will be directed to a drive-through line, where happy campers (and all their dirty laundry) will be loaded into your car by our team.  We ask that families remain in their vehicles during check-out.

Should any questions come up related to camper pickup, or you are unable to authorize additional pickup persons, you may email [email protected] for help.   If there is any reason to suspect a person may attempt an unauthorized pickup of your camper, please notify Camp Allen immediately. 

​Friday Night Accommodations: Camper parents are welcome to reserve a hotel room at Camp Allen’s Conference Center Friday evening at a special rate of $120 per room, subject to availability. This rate includes breakfast. To make a reservation, contact us at 936-825-7175 or [email protected]. 

CAMPER PHOTOS
Camper parents can view and download camper pictures by visiting our free online gallery at HERE. Click on the camper photos icon and enter the privacy code "PINEYWOODS24" to gain access. Please note that the number of session photos will vary depending on weather and camper activity schedules. While there will probably not be a photo of your camper posted every single day, you will likely see your camper’s smiling face a few times throughout the week.
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While access to the entire session's photo gallery is free, Camp Allen's photo hosting service, Waldo, offers a  facial recognition filtering upgrade for a $10 fee. This (optional) service matches your camper's face to photos in our album, and then sends them to you via text messages. Please note that there is not a guaranteed quantity of photos per camper. If you would like to subscribe text PINEYWOODS24 to 735-343 and follow the prompts. 
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thursday DANCE THEME
Every Thursday night this summer we will be going to a land far, far away for a FAIRY TALE FIESTA!!
Here are some attire ideas to get you started: Princesses, wizards, kings & queens, dragons, villains, frogs, knights, fairies, or any favorite fairytale story/ movie character. Anything once upon a time goes!  Remember: Our dances are outdoors in all that is Texas summer temps. Keep it modest, leave your swords at home, and closed-toe/ heel shoes still need to be worn.

Keep in mind costumes & themed attire are optional. And if dancing isn’t your camper’s jam, we’ve got them covered with basketball, gaga ball, and board games!
camper mail & EMAILS
Camper Mail:
​In an effort to create an atmosphere where campers do not feel excluded, and to reduce expenses/ logistics for parents, care packages are not permitted.  All camper mail must fit into a 6x9” envelope.  Please make sure all mail includes the camper's first and last name along with their session name and number. It can be delivered to Camp Allen in either of the following ways:
  • Registration Day Drop-Off:  Simply bring your child’s letters to Registration at the Pavilion. There will be designated mail bins for each day of the week. Be sure to include “your camper’s full name, "Session Name & Number" on every item of mail.
  • Postal Mail: We encourage loved ones to postmark letters before the actual session begins, or no later than Monday, to ensure the camper receives it in time. Any large packages received in the mail will not be delivered to the camper, but can be picked up by the designated pick-up person at campsite checkout on Saturday. Letters should be addressed as follows:  Camper’s Name- Session Name & Number, Camp Allen, 18800 FM 362, Navasota, TX 77868  ​

Camper Emails:
​Family and friends can purchase ($1) and send one-way emails to campers throughout their week of camp HERE.  Emails received after 10:00 AM will be delivered to your camper the following day.  The deadline for email submission each week is 4:00 PM Friday.

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camper medications 
​Please read carefully before registration day; these guidelines will save your family considerable time and effort.  Please note that vitamins, melatonin, and ALL types of medication must be turned into the nursing staff on registration day.

  1. Prescription medication MUST be in the original pharmacy container. The label must include the camper's name, the name of the medication, specific dosage directions, a valid date on the bottle within the current year, and the physician's name. Medication will be administered as written on the bottle. If there is a change in the dose amount, please have your doctor send a note on an RX pad or letterhead adjusting the dose to be administered.
  2. Inhalers, Epi-Pens, and prescription nasal sprays MUST be in the original container. These items should be in their original box or individually labeled by the pharmacy, and must include your camper's name and dosage directions.
  3. Sample medication must be accompanied by a physician's note. Your doctor's note should include the camper's name, the name of the medication, dosage directions, a valid date within the current year, and the physician's name.
  4. Expired medication cannot be accepted on registration day. Please check the expiration date on all medication bottles, Epi-Pens, inhalers, and any over-the-counter medication brought to camp. 
  5. Natural, herbal, and homeopathic products MUST be accompanied by a physician's note.    These products are not FDA approved, and our medical team cannot distribute them without an accompanying note.  The doctor's note must be dated for the current year and indicate permission to administer the product. Please ask the physician to include the camper's name, the name of the product, and the amount to be administered. 
  6. Over-the-counter medication must be in the original package. If possible, we suggest sending in only enough medication to cover the week.
  7. Medications prescribed internationally will NOT be accepted. An exception can be made if you visit a licensed Texas physician and ask them for a detailed note indicating permission to administer this medication. Your doctor's note should include the camper's name, the name of the medication, dosage directions, a valid date within the current year, and the physician's name.

Note: Please ensure that you review these instructions thoroughly and comply with all the requirements to facilitate a smooth registration process at Camp Allen.
packing list
Pack these items in one suitcase, duffel, or trunk:
  • 1  Pillow
  • 1  Twin Sheet Set
  • 1  Blanket or Sleeping Bag
  • 2  Modest Swimsuits (see guidelines below)
  • 1  Raincoat or Poncho
  • 3  Pajamas
  • 2  Bath Towels
  • 2  Beach Towels
  • 8  Underwear
  • 8  Pairs of Socks
  • 7  T-shirts (see guidelines below)
  • 7  Shorts
  • "Fairy Tale Fiesta" Themed Clothes for the Dance (optional)
  • 1  Pants or Jeans (required for horseback riding)
  • 1-2  Pairs of Athletic Shoes (closed-toe, closed-heel)
  • 1  Laundry Bag
  • 1  Water Bottle
  • 1 Can of Shaving Cream (menthol-free)
  • 1  Flashlight (with new batteries)
  • Caddy or Bag of Toiletries (shampoo, toothbrush, deodorant, etc.)

Optional Items:
  • Bible
  • Camera
  • Water Shoes/ Flipflops (showers, lakefront, pool areas)
  • Letter Writing Supplies (pen, paper, stamps, etc)
  • Sunscreen
  • 1 bottle of Insect Repellent 
  • Books
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Backpack

Camper Dress Guidelines:
​Campers should wear closed-toe shoes during all camp activities.   Please do not wear sandals, flip-flops, or crocs unless they are being used for “shower shoes.”   Tank tops and shirts that show a camper's midriff are not permitted; this rule applies to male and female campers.  References to sex, alcohol, tobacco, drugs, violence, or politics are not camp friendly; please leave those shirts in the closet at home.  Campers are to wear modest swimsuits at the pool and lakefront: one-piece swimsuits or full midriff coverage tankinis for girls and and no speedos for boys.

Prohibited Items:
  • Electronics such as Phones, smart watches, Tablets, Laptops, Hand-Held Gaming Systems, etc.
  • Tank tops, cut-off shirts, or form-fitting clothing (these rules apply to boys and girls).
  • Clothing with references to tobacco, alcohol, or marijuana.
  • Knives, Firearms, and Fireworks
  • Candles, Diffusers, and Aerosols
  • Alcohol, Drugs, Non-prescription Drugs, Topical Medications, Tobacco and Vaping products
  • Hair Straighteners and Curling Irons
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Click here to download a printable packing list.​
at home emergencies
Camp Allen does not allow personal phone calls or visits while camp is in session. In the event of any emergency, either physical or otherwise, the parent/guardian will be notified immediately. If a serious concern arises, contact Drew Day, Summer Camp Director, at [email protected]  or 936-825-7175 to discuss the situation. If it is an after-hours emergency, please page 979-209-2125 and inform the operator that you wish to contact Camp Allen.
LOST & FOUND
If you have a personably valuable or sentimental item left behind at camp, click here to submit a lost and found inquiry. Upon receipt, our Camper Care Team will thoroughly search through lost and found items for your camper's belonging and do their best to reply within 48 hours. 

Due to the high volume of lost and found items, please note:
  • Our staff cannot guarantee that missing items will be recovered.
  • Lost and found items will only be kept by Camp Allen for one week following the end of each camp session.
  • Recovered items will not be returned via mail. The Camper Care team will arrange a scheduled pick up of the returned items at the Conference Center Front Desk.

quick links

check out the camp store!

Our 2024 summer camp items are here! Shop online and have them shipped to you, or choose to pick them up at the Pavilion this summer when you check in your camper. 

​The Camp Store will be open during camper check in at Pavilion on Sundays during camp season. 
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camper bags

T-shirts
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more camp love

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