Who can attend Camp Enterprise? 
Any high school Junior (11th grader) who
-has a passion for business, entrepreneurship, and the free market enterprise system
-daily represents the values of Rotary ("Service Above Self")
-has an excellent academic record
How many applicants can each school submit to be considered for Camp Enterprise? 
2
 Any school in Texas can allow a maximum of 2 students to apply for consideration to attend Camp Enterprise. 
 
What is the application process? 
STEP #1: email CampEnterpriseHouston@Gmail.com and request your school's 2 Application Codes
STEP #2: give 2 deserving 11th grade students the access codes to complete the online application
STEP #3: candidates wait to hear back from the Rotary Club of Houston Camp Enterprise Committee
 
Who are considered the most "deserving 11th grade students"? 
The Rotary Club of Houston Camp Enterprise Committee will select the 72 candidates with the best
-Academic records
-Evidences of interest in business, free-market enterprise, and entrepreneurship
-Track records of service to their communities
-Records of the embodiment of the spirit of Rotary and its values
 
 
When and how do applicants learn if they are invited to camp? 
The Rotary Club of Houston Camp Enterprise Committee will
-As expeditiously as possible review all applications and make final selections for campers and camper alternates
-Contact each camper individually more than 6 weeks before camp to inform each of their application status
 
How much does Camp Enterprise cost? 
Camp Enterprise is
-FREE to all students and schools!
-All financial costs for Camp Enterprise are paid by the Rotary Club of Houston and its sponsors
 
How do I get to the Camp Enterprise Application? 
 
How long does Camp Enterprise last?
 Campers leave from the parking lot of Delmar Stadium (2020 Mangum Rd, Houston, TX 77092) at 8 AM on Friday and return around 2 PM on Sunday (approx 54 hours). 
Arrive EARLY (7:30 AM at the latest) because busses pull out promptly at 8 AM, and anyone not on one of a bus will not be able to attend camp. 
 
What are the dates for Camp Enterprise 2024? 
Camp Enterprise 2024 will be Friday, April 5, through Sunday, April 7 
 
Where is Camp Enterprise? 
Camp Allen, 18800 FM 362, Navasota, TX 77868
 
Who are the counselors/team coaches at Camp Enterprise? 
Rotarians, their spouses, and business associates are the team coaches. (ALL are members of or known by the Rotary Club of Houston.) 
All team coaches go through the same background check as volunteers in public schools. 
Each of the 9 teams has 2 counselors. 
 
How many campers attend Camp Enterprise? 
72 - 11th graders ONLY attend Camp Enterprise every year.
The 72 campers are divided into 9 teams (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, black, white, and pink) of 8 and compete against each other throughout the weekend.
 
Are college scholarships awarded at camp? 
Yes, every year the Service Above Self Camper of The Year, Runner Up Camper of the Year, and Second Runner Up Camper of the Year are each awarded partial college scholarships to the college of their choice. 
Also, each member of the 8-person team that wins the business simulation competition (that takes place throughout the weekend) is awarded a partial scholarship to the college of their choice. 
 
Where do campers stay? 
Campers stay in hotel styled room onsite at Camp Allen
 
How do campers eat? 
All meals are provided by the kitchen staff at Camp Allen (and the food is VERY good).
 
Are campers' parents or other guests allowed to visit Camp Enterprise? 
No. Camp is closed to family and friends of campers, and only the 72 student campers, counselors, and approved associates (speakers, sponsors, distinguished guests, etc.) of The Rotary Club of Houston are allowed at camp. 
 
Can student campers come and go from camp? 
No. All campers are required to travel to and from camp on busses chartered by The Rotary Club of Houston and stay at camp for the entire weekend.  
 
What things happen at Camp Enterprise? 
Team Building Exercises
Business Simulation Competition
Talks from Professional Speakers Sharing Insights into Business, Entrepreneurship, and Life 
Low Ropes Challenges
Bonfire
Talent Show
Networking
A Lot of Fun!