Camp Allen is a private, non-profit, special needs, residential and day summer camp.
Camp Allen provides opportunities for growth, friendship and fun for children and adults with cognitive and/or physical challenges in an outdoor environment
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 1931
What is your primary product or service?
safe and fun camping experiences for children and adults with special needs.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
My whole career has been in the field of disabilities.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We provide a safe camping experience at a 1:2 ratio, 1:1 is available, allowing for those who would never be accepted at another camp to experience the great outdoors. Campers with significant medical, physical, and behavioral challenges are all welcome at
Camp Allen.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
N/A
Provide detailed directions to your location
Directions to Camp Allen:
From north of Bedford: Follow 93S to 293 S to 101W. Please stay in the center lane so that you do not go off on the toll road. Take a right at the Bedford exit (see Macy's). Go right at the light onto S. River Rd. At the second light, in front of Dunkin Donuts take a right onto Back River Road. Follow for about 1.5 miles and then take a left onto Camp Allen Rd all the way to the end. If camp is in session please park in the lower lot and walk up the hill to the office, during the off season turn left at the welcome sign and park in the upper lot.
From south of Bedford: Follow 93 N to 293N to 101 W. Get off at the Kilton Road exit, and go right at the light in front of the Bedford Mall (there are two or three lights on Kilton Road, make sure you turn right onto S. River Rd). Continue until you are in front of the Dunkin Donuts and then take a right onto Back River Road. Follow for 1.5 miles and then take a left onto Camp Allen Rd and drive all the way to the end. If camp is in session please park in the lower lot and walk up the hill to the office, during the off season turn left at the welcome sign and park in the upper lot.
From east of Bedford: Get on 101W (293). Take the Kilton Road exit and then a right in front of the Bedford Mall. In front of Dunkin Donuts take a right onto Back River Road. Follow for 1.5 miles and then take a left onto Camp Allen Rd all the way to the end of the road. If camp is in session please park in the lower lot and walk up the hill to the office, during the off season turn left at the welcome sign and park in the upper lot.
From the west of Bedford: Take 101 East, and continue on 101 East at the intersection of 114, 101E (293) take a right. Get off at the next exit: Meeting House Road, S. River Road, take a left off the exit and a right onto South River Rd. At the Dunkin Donuts take a right onto Back River Road. Follow for 1.5 miles and then take a left onto Camp Allen Rd all the way to the end. If camp is in session please park in the lower lot and walk up the hill to the office, during the off season turn left at the welcome sign and park in the upper lot.
If you get lost the number at Camp Allen is 603622-8471; the Camp Allen cell phone is 603-867-7423 (Mary) or 603-325-2398 (Michael).
What type of payments do you accept?
check, credit card, online payments at www.campallennh.org
Which areas do you service?
all of New England and beyond.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
private, non profit
What are your hours of operation?
8-4 M-F in the off season, 24/7 from June-August
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
When a family can relax and enjoy their time away from their camper, knowing that the camper is in a safe place. When a mom says she trusts us, or gives our information to another mom then we know we are doing our job.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Serenity Prayer.
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