Welcome to Camp Allendale! Camp Allendale, a Christian Camp and Retreat Center, has a purpose of reaching others for Christ. With over 2,700 campers each summer, we offer many exciting activities including:
Low Ropes Course
Climbing Tower
Commercial Waterslides
8 Person Zip Line (Leap of Faith)
The Blob
We also have retreat facilities available for rent between August and May.
Our Mission: Growing Hearts for God
Vision: Camp Allendale, a Christian Camp and Retreat Center in a natural environment, pursues excellence and provides experiences in growing hearts for God.
Motto: "Unless we reach their hearts today, they will break our hearts tomorrow."
It had always been a dream of Floyd and Marie Allen to have a Christian Camp for children. For many years, Marie would load her school bus with kids and haul them to various parks to have camp. Before their dream could be realized, Floyd was killed in a truck accident. Despite that tragedy, Marie continued on with their dream. In 1949, along with several area ministers, the dream was brought to a reality. Marie donated 30 acres of her property and Camp Allendale was born.
The first camp sessions were held in 1951. A small lake had been dug and a basement kitchen and dining hall constructed. Campers lived in tents and soon the bathhouse was built along with several small cabins. Since that time, the facility has grown to 180 acres and over 40 buildings and 2 lakes.
Over the years, Camp Allendale has developed into a very large program with a strong summer youth camp as well as a very active retreat program. Marie's dream has been realized over and over again.
