Camp Allen | Diversity Employer

Camp Allen is an overnight and day summer camp that provides opportunities for friendship, growth and fun for children and adults (ages 6-80) with developmental and/or physical disabilities in an outdoor environment. Camp Allen 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 from Perkins School for the Blind. By the mid-1960s the mission was changed to include individuals of all ages with developmental and physical disabilities. More than 800 campers attend for one, two and even multiple weeks of fun in the great outdoors. 

Camp Allen is located in the Merrimack Valley of New Hampshire, and is incorporated in Bedford, a suburb of Manchester. The Camp sits on 58 acres, surrounded by woods on all sides, next to Reeds Ferry State Forest. The Camp features a sensory garden and 23 buildings, including a pavilion, some winterized cabins, a health center and a seasonal dining hall.  Camp Allen features modest living space for the Executive Director or the Camp Director’s use.