WElcome to Camp Allen's Celebration of Christmas!Welcome to your one stop shop for all things Holiday In the Pines 2025. Whether this is your first Camp Allen visit, or your 5th or 15th, we are very glad that you are joining us.
We have planned specific activities for each age group to ensure that everyone has a fun- filled weekend. Be sure to review all the information below so you don't miss out. Please note that there are some activities you will need to sign up for, please follow this link and sign up HERE! Some activities do require an additional fee. We look forward to seeing you on Friday, December 12th @ 5pm!! |
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event information
- GUEST CHECK -IN / ARRIVAL
- Check in begins at 5:00 PM on Friday, December 12th in the Conference Center Lobby. Check out is at 1:00 PM on Sunday. Come to the front desk to check in and get your room keys. If you have any activity questions, please make your way to the activity info table in the lobby.
- For questions regarding your event registration, please contact Camp Allen at 936-870-2704 or [email protected].
- Any remaining balances will be charged to the card on file on Tuesday, December 8th. If you would like to change your payment method, please contact [email protected] by December 5th.
HOLLY JOLLY WEEKEND ATTIRE- We encourage guests to dress comfortably during your stay.
- Feel free to wear your favorite Christmas outfit to bingo on Friday night!
- On Saturday evening, join us for our festive Christmas Pajama Dinner! Wear your matching family jammies—or your coziest holiday pajamas.
- For the Sunday ladies tea, you are welcome bring hats, boas, & gloves if you like.
- Jeans and closed toe/ heel shoes are required for horseback riding.
- Long shorts or pants along with closed toe/heel shoes are advised for Adventure Summit and Giant Swing participants.
SPECIAL SCHEDULE NOTES- We’re excited to roll out something brand new at this year’s Holiday in the Pines—Virtual Reality Stations! Slip on a headset, pick your game, and jump into a whole new world. From holiday adventures to far-off places, it’s fun for all ages.
- And yes—Santa is coming back to Camp Allen! He’ll be here for photos on Saturday at 2:30 PM, so swing by and grab a festive pic.
- We’ll keep the holiday cheer going with Sleigh Hayrides through the piney woods, Christmas carols under the lights, and a cozy campfire with hot chocolate and s’mores to end the night.
- We’re also adding sign-ups for our Ladies Tea this year so we can make it extra special. Enjoy sweet treats, our classic Christmas spice tea, festive games, and great prizes—a warm, cozy gathering you won’t want to miss!
GENERAL INFORMATION- Hotel rooms are fully equipped with bed linens, bath towels, and single serving coffee pots.
- The dining room features a 24-hour beverage station with water, teas, juices, and coffee.
- Complimentary WiFi is provided for guests with paid upgrade options available.
- The front desk is staffed from 7:30 AM until 11:00 PM daily, and a manager on duty is available during these hours.
- A Camp Allen Nurse is on duty should you need medical assistance.
- If you have an after-hours emergency, please call 979-209-2125.
- Please note that due to our TABC license, outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the Conference Center buildings or common areas.
- If you need additional bath towels or sundries, sports equipment, hairdryer, iron, or board games, you may check them out from the front desk.
- The tennis courts, mountain bike trails, hiking trails, disc golf course, fishing lakes, and park games such as ping pong, cornhole, and horseshoes are available all weekend. Click here to learn more.
- ACTIVITY SIGN UPS
Camp Allen utilizes Sign Up Genius to manage advanced activity sign ups for Holiday in the Pines. As an alternative to paper sign up sheets, this online system will allow participants to easily view, add and edit activity choices. Activity sign ups will open on Monday, December 1 at 10:00 AM. Online sign ups will remain open online through the duration of Holiday in the Pines. If your desired activity is full, check the website periodically in the possible event of cancellations or addition of more spaces / time slots.
Sign Up Genius Tips: Creating a Sign Up Genius account beforehand is helpful, but not necessary. You can manage the sign ups on your mobile device, but the computer version is more user friendly. Signing up for a family member too? Great! You can reserve up to 8 slots per activity. Since there tends to be a rush the first few minutes of activity registration, we suggest signing up for your top activity choice first.
Editing / Cancelling Sign Ups: As a courtesy to fellow families, please do take the time to edit your sign up if plans change and you no longer plan to utilize your space. To make an edit to a free activity, click on the "edit my sign up" or the confirmation email. From there you will be able to change the quantity or delete your sign up. To cancel a paid activity, email [email protected] by 12:00 PM on Wednesday, December 10 to request a refund (less a $5/slot service fee). Cancellations after the deadline can be made by email or in person at the activity desk, but no refunds will be made. - GINGERBREAD CONTEST
Everyone is invited to join our gingerbread house decorating contest. In rooms G1A&B, you will be provided with plates, milk cartons, royal icing, graham crackers, and tons of candy, sprinkles, etc. to embellish your house. With the exception of the milk cartons / plates, all items used must be edible (in other words- no hot glue!).
We will have three categories.- Children 9 and under
- Children 10-18 (Teen)
- Adults & Families
If parents/ guardians want to help children with a gingerbread house, that is wonderful, but it will be entered in the Family category. Those wishing to join the competition will need to drop off their completed houses in room G4 between 5:00-5:30 PM on Saturday. The winners will be announced in the dining area Saturday evening after dinner at 6:45 PM. - SNOWBALL HUNT
The snowball hunt will begin at 10AM Saturday morning. It is Easter Egg Hunt Style so bring your containers and buckets to collect your snowballs! Location is on the map.
Points will be given based on the following rubric:- Rudolph’s Nose: 45 points
- Snowballs with Faces: 25 points
- Yeti Sized Snowballs: 1 points
- Large Snowballs: 2 points
- Medium Snowballs: 5 points
- Small Snowballs: 10 points
- Mini Snowballs: 15 points
- Elf Sized Snowballs (red & white): 20 points
DO NOT look for snowballs prior to the start of the hunt! If you are found looking for them beforehand you will be disqualified!
