about the program
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With over 25 courses and 30+ instructional animals, the Discovery Program provides students with hands-on outdoor educational experiences that bring classroom learning to life. Students are divided into learning groups of 10-15 children per Discovery instructor to provide an optimal learning experience. Trips may range from half day to a multi-day overnight stay with customized schedules so every school can meet their goals. Review the brochure and program option links below for more information.
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OUR FACILITIES
Camp Allen is located one hour northwest of Houston on 1,100 forested acres with rolling hills, five miles of trails, and two lakes. Facilities include a herpetology house, bird aviary, archaeology dig site, orienteering course, archery pavilion, challenge (ropes) courses, Discovery Education Center with mammalogy and entomology classrooms, turtle habitats, pigeon and chicken coops, an off-the-grid organic garden, sports fields, basketball and pickleball courts, parks, playgrounds, and pools.
WHO WE SERVE
Over 7,000 students and faculty participate in the Discovery Program annually. Last year, we served over 150 private, parochial, Montessori, public, and charter schools from across the state and beyond. Courses are adapted for all ages from elementary through high school. Camp Allen can accommodate 8-120 students at one time.
Camp Allen books field trips up to one year in advance, and the calendar does fill quick. We recommend booking your field trip at least 5 months in advance for optimal date options.
discovery pricing
OVERNIGHT TRIPS
Overnight trips are based on a 24 hour period (lunch to lunch) with a typical arrival at 10:00 AM and departure at 1:00 PM. Includes buffet meals, campsite lodging, and programming.
$125 per student, per night
$40 per chaperone, per night
DAY TRIP - SHORT DAY
Includes programming and lunch. Typical arrival is 9:00 AM with a departure at 2:00 PM. $10 per student is discounted if the school chooses to have students bring sack lunches.
$50 per student
$10 per chaperone
DAY TRIP - LONG DAY
Includes buffet lunch & dinner, programming, and a campfire with smores. Typical arrival is 9:00 AM with a departure at 8:00 PM. $10 per student is discounted if the school chooses to have students bring sack lunches.
$75 per student
$20 per chaperone
Inquire about partial scholarship funding available for Title 1 schools.
Additional activities, meals, and courses can be added ala carte to base packages.
Overnight trips are based on a 24 hour period (lunch to lunch) with a typical arrival at 10:00 AM and departure at 1:00 PM. Includes buffet meals, campsite lodging, and programming.
$125 per student, per night
$40 per chaperone, per night
DAY TRIP - SHORT DAY
Includes programming and lunch. Typical arrival is 9:00 AM with a departure at 2:00 PM. $10 per student is discounted if the school chooses to have students bring sack lunches.
$50 per student
$10 per chaperone
DAY TRIP - LONG DAY
Includes buffet lunch & dinner, programming, and a campfire with smores. Typical arrival is 9:00 AM with a departure at 8:00 PM. $10 per student is discounted if the school chooses to have students bring sack lunches.
$75 per student
$20 per chaperone
Inquire about partial scholarship funding available for Title 1 schools.
Additional activities, meals, and courses can be added ala carte to base packages.
planning your trip
If your school has already contracted for an upcoming field trip, click on the links below to start planning your visit to Camp Allen. Need to book your school? Click here to submit an inquiry.
