Lions Camp Crescendo in Lebanon Junction, Kentucky is the site of fun filled summer camps sponsored by the Calvert City Lions Club.
Calvert City Lions Club announces 2012 summer camps
This summer, some very special camps will be held that are sponsored by the Calvert City Lions Club. The camps at Lions Camp Crescendo will be free for children in our area that meet the criteria for each camp listed below. They offer camping and retreat facilities staffed by caring individuals.
CAMP FREEDOM
June 18-22, 2012
Camp Freedom was formed in 2006 by Lions Camp Crescendo and Foster Care Agencies. The camp is made possible with foundation grants and donations from individuals, clubs and companies. Camp Freedom is collaboration between Lions Camp Crescendo, Inc. and Foster Care Agencies.
Camp Mission:
To provide a memorable camping experience for these children in a safe and secure environment with their peers while providing a week of respite for the caregivers;
To provide a week to just be a “kid”.
Camp Goal:
To provide a camp experience that will last a lifetime and to provide activities to help the children build confidence, learn about teamwork, anger management, and trusting/sharing with others.
Eligibility:
Camp Freedom is open to children ages 6-11 with mild to moderate behavioral, emotional, and physical needs that are in foster care or are in the custody of their grandparents. Attendance is limited to 100 campers.
KENTUCKY LIONS YOUTH CAMP
July 2-6, 2012
The Kentucky Lions youth Camp for children who are blind or visually impaired began in 1982. Lion’s service was expanded in 1992 when a second camp was added for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Camp Mission:
To provide a week of traditional fun and camp activities for special youths;
To provide an opportunity for youth to share a week of fun with their peers;
To promote social growth, self-confidence and self-reliance.
Eligibility:
Youth ages 6 through 15 who are blind or visually impaired and/or deaf or hard of hearing.
CAMP HEART TO HEART
July 11-15, 2012
Camp Heart to Heart was formed in 1999 for children with HIV/AIDS and was dedicated in honor and memory of Lion Tom Welker. Camp Heart to Heart is collaboration between Lions Camp Crescendo, Inc., House of Ruth, and AIDS Interfaith Ministries of Kentuckiana (AIM), Kentucky AIDS Life Alliance (KALA), and other AIDS service organizations. The camp is made possible with financial help from individuals, companies, clubs, foundations, and Lions members.
Camp Mission:
To provide a week of traditional camping experience for these special children;
To promote social growth, self-confidence, and self-reliance;
To provide an opportunity to share with their peers;
To provide opportunities for creative expression.
Eligibility:
Camp Heart to Heart is open to all children, ages 5-12, who are living in the shadow of HIV or AIDS. This includes kids who have HIV/AIDS, those who have a HIV+ family member, or have lost a family member to AIDS.
Lions Camp Crescendo, a 501c3 non-profit organization, is dedicated to the enhancement of the quality of life for youths, especially those with disabilities.
If you are Interested Contact:
Lions Camp Crescendo Inc., P.O. Box 607, Lebanon Junction, KY 40150
or you may call 1-888-879-8884 (Toll Free), 502-833-3554 (Office), or 502-833-4427 (24 Hour Access). You may also email Billie J. Flannery at Flannery@lions-campcrescendo.org. Visit us at www.lions-campcrescendo.org