Camp Allen
April 24-26, 2026
Today’s teenagers are the most anxious, adaptive, and diverse generation in history. While every teenager is a walking bundle of questions, 3 rise above the rest:
- Who am I?
- Where do I belong?
- What difference can I make?
This year, we’ll be exploring the question, “What difference can I make?”
Come and join us for this exciting weekend of fun, games, and hanging out with friends while we discover what it means to find a community where we can find our purpose and make a difference together. Let’s find out together how our faith helps us to transform our communities into places where we can all deeply experience belonging and meaningful purpose.
Packing List
We are staying in the Lake Side Cabins
- Bible
- Flashlight
- Comfortable clothing appropriate for a church retreat weekend. Nothing revealing or containing offensive messages.
- There are NO phones or screens of any kind
- There are NO electronic devices of any kind
- Towel
- Toiletries
- No weapons, knives, guns, alcohol, or tobacco
- No vaping or nicotine products of any kind
- Bedding (twin sheet and blanket or sleeping bag), pillow
- Closed toed shoes suitable for being outside in the woods.
Maps and Directions
Address: 18800 FM 362 Navasota, TX 77868
When you arrive at Camp Allen, please use the Property Map to find your way to Campsite 2.
Check-in will begin at 7pm on Friday because we know folks will be coming from all over the diocese. However, if you would like to arrive earlier, you may arrive as early as 6pm (please email Kristin Sullivan to let her know if you need to drop off early). We will provide snacks and sandwiches while we check-in.
Pick up will be at 3pm on Sunday.
The youth will not have access to their cell phone, screens, or any other electronic device during this retreat. If you need to contact your youth due to any emergencies, please call or email.
Camp Allen Phone: 936-825-7175
Kristin Sullivan email: ksullivan@stmes.org
Reminder of Diocesan Youth Covenant
The Episcopal Diocese of Texas is committed to providing a safe place for all people, including youth who participate in Diocesan sponsored events. For that reason, the following expectations of conduct apply for participation in all diocesan youth events.
– The Diocese requires that all persons, including both adults and other youth, be treated with respect. Hazing, harassment, and any verbal, physical, or emotional abuse is specifically prohibited and will not be tolerated at any event.
– Any theft or destruction of personal property belonging to another or property belonging to the facility is forbidden and may lead to expulsion.
– Youth events provide an opportunity for youth to participate in activities that will lead to fellowship and bonding in Christ. Sexual activity is not permitted and can lead to removal from the event.
– The use of alcohol, tobacco, e-cigarettes, or illegal drugs is strictly prohibited.
– The use or possession of weapons or fireworks is also prohibited, as are lighters, candles, or any open flame.
– Because of the distraction they pose, cell phones should not be used during any scheduled activities. Cell phones should never be used while driving.
– Although efforts will be made to resolve issues that arise, any violation of the prohibitions set forth above may lead to expulsion. If that occurs, parents will be informed and will be responsible for any expenses incurred as a result of the violation, including transportation home.
El Pacto pastoral juvenil diocesana
La Diócesis Episcopal de Texas está comprometida a proveer un lugar seguro para todas las personas, incluidos los jóvenes que participan en los eventos patrocinados por la Diócesis. Por esa razón, las siguientes expectativas de conducta se aplican para la participación en todos los eventos diocesanos juveniles.
– La Diócesis requiere que todas las personas, incluyendo adultos y otros jóvenes, serán tratados con respeto. Los ritos de iniciación, hostigamiento, y cualquier verbal, física o emocional está prohibido y no será tolerado en cualquier evento.
– Cualquier robo o destrucción de bienes personales pertenecientes a otro o propiedad que pertenece a las instalaciones está prohibido y puede llevar a la expulsión.
– Los eventos para jóvenes representan una oportunidad para que los jóvenes participen en actividades que conduzcan a la comunión y la unión en Cristo. No se permite la actividad sexual y puede llevar a la eliminación del evento.
– El uso de alcohol, tabaco o drogas ilegales está estrictamente prohibido.
– El uso o posesión de armas o fuegos artificiales también están prohibidas, encendedores, velas o cualquier llama abierta.
– Debido a la distracción que suponen, los teléfonos celulares no deben ser utilizadas durante las actividades programadas. Los teléfonos celulares no deben utilizarse nunca durante la conducción.
– A pesar de que se hará un esfuerzo para resolver los problemas que surjan, cualquier violación de las prohibiciones establecidas anteriormente puede llevar a la expulsión. Si eso ocurre, los padres serán informados y serán responsables de todos los gastos incurridos como resultado de la violación, incluyendo el transporte a casa.
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