Our Mission
Camp Allen New Hampshire's mission is to provide opportunities for growth, friendship, and fun for individuals with disabilities in an outdoor environment.
Who We Are
Camp Allen New Hampshire is a transformative place where individuals of all abilities can build confidence, make lifelong friendships and experience the joy of inclusive activities in a safe, supportive environment.
Our History
Camp Allen New Hampshire has been creating life-changing summer experiences since 1931. Originally founded by the Boston Lions Club, and later joined by the Manchester Lions Club, the camp first welcomed young girls who were blind. Over the decades, our mission has grown to embrace children, teens and adults of all ages and genders with developmental and/or physical disabilities.
What began as a small, focused initiative has blossomed into a thriving, inclusive community. Today, Camp Allen NH proudly serves over 800 campers each year through our day and overnight programs. Surrounded by the beauty of the great outdoors, campers enjoy a supportive environment where friendships bloom, personal growth is encouraged and unforgettable fun is always part of the journey.
1960s
By the mid-1960s the mission was changed to include individuals with intellectual and/or developmental abilities of all ages and genders.
Present
Today, more than 600 different campers attend for one, two and even multiple weeks of fun in Bedford, NH.
1931
Camp Allen NH was established in 1931 by the Boston Lions Club, later Boston Kiwanis, in partnership with the Manchester Lions Club as a retreat for young girls who were blind.
