​Camp Allen is known for being a place where lives are changed and leaders are made. The challenge is that many children from economically disadvantaged families and schools need financial assistance in order to be able to participate in our programs. The mission of Starry Nights is to bridge this gap by supporting Camp Allen programs and the camp’s Scholarship Fund which makes it possible for more children and youth to experience this beautiful place and the transformative experiences that we provide. 
​Due to COVID-19, Starry Nights 2020 went virtual with an online auction and live stream event on October 15th.  If you missed our live stream, we hope you will take a few minutes  to check it out below!  The Camp Allen Board and staff have been blown away by your support, as a total of over $450,000 was raised for Camp Allen Scholarships and programs making it one of our most successful galas of all time.   It has been a challenging year for Camp Allen with COVID-19, as it has been for everyone, but your support at Starry Nights has given us great encouragement as look ahead to our 100th summer of camp in 2021. We are deeply thankful!
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

  • 2020 Starry Nights Committee

    Mary and Will Williams, Event Co-Chairmen
    Meg and Steve Rice, Underwiting Co-Chairmen
    ​Candy and Tom Knudson, Underwiting C-Chairmen
    Cindy Case, Auction Chairman
    Lisa Bates, Decorations

  • Flo MCGEE

    ​While we would have much preferred to shine a light on our honoree, Florence “Flo” Wells McGee, in person, we hope you will join us online in October as we celebrate her selfless spirit and devotion to her church, community, and Camp Allen.  

    Flo is a native Texan, proud Longhorn, mother to two sons, and a grandmother to three. She is an active member of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church where she has served on numerous committees including on the vestry as Senior Warden. She and her late husband, Bill, were awarded the St. Martin’s Star Award in 2010 for outstanding leadership service.

    Flo is a longtime supporter of Camp Allen and served as the co-chairman of Starry Nights in 2018. For decades, Flo has made a transformational impact with her roles among Houston organizations: Junior League of Houston (member for 46 years and foundation board member), DePelchin Children’s Center (board chairman), Ronald McDonald House (board president and capital campaign chairman), Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae (president), The Women’s Fund (benefit co-chairman), Imagination Celebration 7 (benefit co-chairman), Tanglewood Park Restoration (campaign co-chairman).  While she humbly resists being acknowledged for her philanthropic work, Flo is the recipient of Bo’s Place Robin Bush Award 2015, the Junior League of Houston’s Adelaide Lovett Baker Award 2016, and the University of Houston Graduate School of Social Work’s “Flo McGee Career Development Institute” was named in her honor. Camp Allen is delighted to also name its new Gathering Hall at Campsite 4 in honor of the McGee Family’s generous support. An abundance of fruit surrounds all that Flo is a part of as a result of her efficient leadership balanced by joy and laughter.  She is centered on Christ and always focused on others. We are deeply thankful for beloved friend that cares deeply about Camp Allen’s mission.

  • underwriters

    Meteor Shower
    Flo McGee
     
    Starpower
    Shirley and Skip Allen
    The Rev. Martin Bastian
    Dianne and John Brock III
    Nancy and Charles Faust
    Lisa and George Francisco
    Candy and Tom Knudson
    Anna and Scott McLean
    Memorial Hermann
    Susan and Mike Padon
    Tellepsen Family
    The W.T. and Louise J. Moran Foundation​
    Elizabeth and Will Galtney /
    Mary and Will Williams
    Carol and George Dehan /
    Kathy and Dan Ellwood /
    Candace and Ken McCoin /
    Ginya and Clayton Trier /
    Sandy Wilkens
     
    Supernova
    Linda and Les Allison, III
    Amegy Bank
    Margaret and Bob Baze
    Collier and Richard Blades
    Mary Ann and Dean Callender
    Carol and Tom Chaney
    Citizens State Bank
    Ali and Frank Donnelly
    Ellen and Tommy Ford
    Wendy and Jeff Hines
    Judi and Jack Johnson
    Jan and Lee Leaman
    Betsey and Ronnie Martin
    Susu and Fred Meyer
    Margaret and Joel Shannon
    Carlene and Chas Warren
    Helen and Joe Allen /
    Bette and Ralph Thomas
    Becky and Barry Beeson/
    Jodie and Jeff Holstien
     
    Galaxy
    Bishops of the Diocese of Texas
    Nancy and Jim Butler
    Minnie and Ed Cappel
    Cathy and Ed Frank
    Jean and Bill Frazer
    Mary and Butch Gregory
    Anne Harrington and Charles Hall
    Lamar and Warren Hall
    Sharon and Jim Hibbert
    Charlotte Jones
    Ellen and JB Mallay
    April and Wells McGee
    Melinda and Matt Mogas
    Marilyn and Louis Mogas
    Precious and Ore Owodunni
    Carol Ann and Bob Paddock
    Nikki and Doug Richnow
    Lynda Underwood
    Connie and Tommy Wright
    Linda Debrovner /
    Karen and Bill Donovan /
    Joanie and Don Haley /
    ​Peggy Roe
     Constellation
    Betty and Gerald Beathard
    Susan and Andy Billipp
    Melinda and Jay Chernosky
    Tanya and Jon Clarkson
    Stephanie and Jim Gilley
    Marnie and Lee Hogan
    J Squared Family Foundation
    Ollie Kensinger
    Sande and Dwight Lyman
    Jinger and Bert Magill
    Daisy and Bill Quayle
    Texas Children's Hospital
    Jim Stevens
    Ann Trammell
    Wade Upton
    Nancy and David Wilkes
     
    Comet
    Dorothy and Mickey Ables
    Hester and David Anders
    Lynne and Bill Bonham
    DeAnna and Michael Bosch
    Virginia and Jack Chandler
    Christ Church Cathedral
    Barbara and Bob Collie
    Anne and Tom Conner
    Chevis and B.D. Griffin
    Janita and Garney Griggs
    Bitsey and Tom Hail
    Kenzie Hannah
    Marjorie and Palmer Hutcheson
    Kathy and Alex Johnson
    Al Keller
    Dianne and Dick Kilday
    Barbara and Charles Kraft
    Danna Kurtin
    Betty and Dan Montgomery
    Terri and Ralph Morgan
    Pam and Art Nolting
    Karen and Ed Pickle
    Sarah and Ben Powell
    Meg and Steve Rice
    ​Wick and Rob Rowland
    Anita and Fred Schall
    Barbara and Keith Short
    Ellen and Ford Taylor
    Martha and Bill Thorsell
    Francita and Jim Ulmer
    Sherry and Paul Wehner
    Katy and Ed Ziegler
    Bunny McClendon /
    Sally Bell Rutherford    Michael and DeAnna

  • host committee

    Helen and Joe Allen
    Shirley and Skip Allen
    Linda and Les Allison, III
    Amegy Bank
    Michelle and Lorne Bain
    The Rev. Martin Bastian
    Margaret and Bob Baze
    Becky and Barry Beeson
    Collier and Richard Blades
    Dianne and John Brock III
    Nancy and Jim Butler
    Mary Ann and Dean Callender
    Minnie and Ed Cappel
    Citizens State Bank
    Carol and Tom Chaney
    Christ Church Cathedral
    Tanya and Jon Clarkson
    Carol and George Dehan
    Ali and Frank Donnelly
    Karen and Bill Donovan
    Joan and David Dunlap
    Kathy and Dan Ellwood
    Bishops of the Episcopal
    ​ Diocese of Texas
    Nancy and Charles Faust
    Ellen and Tommy Ford
    Lisa and George Francisco
    Cathy and Ed Frank
    Jean and Bill Frazer
    Elizabeth and Will Galtney
    Mary and Butch Gregory
    Joanie and Don Haley
    Anne Harrington and Charles Hall
    Lamar and Warren Hall
    Memorial Hermann
    ​Sharon and Jim Hibbert
    Wendy and Jeff Hines
    Jodie and Jeff Holstien
    Judi and Jack Johnson
    Charlotte Jones
    Candy and Tom Knudson
    Jan and Lee Leaman
    Laura and The Rev. Russ Levenson
    Ellen and JB Mallay
    Betsey and Ronnie Martin
    Candace and Ken McCoin
    April and Wells McGee
    Flo McGee
    Anna and Scott McLean
    Susu and Fred Meyer
    Melinda and Matt Mogas
    The W.T. and Louise J. Moran Foundation
    Precious and Ore Owodunni
    Susan and Mike Padon
    Daisy and Bill Quayle
    Nikki and Doug Richnow
    Peggy Roe
    Margaret and Joel Shannon
    Tellepsen Family
    Bette and Ralph Thomas
    Ginya and Clayton Trier
    Francita and Jim Ulmer
    Lynda Underwood
    Carlene and Chas Warren
    Sandy Wilkens
    Mary and Will Williams
    Connie and Tommy Wright
For technical support, please contact the Development Department at 936-825-7175 or email us here.