Camp for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth

June 29 – July 3, 2009 (Counselors Arrive on June 28) website: http://www.lions-campcrescendo.org/deaf_camps.html

Camp History The Kentucky Lions Youth Camp for deaf or hard of hearing children began in 1992. The camp is made possible by donations to Lions Camp Crescendo by Lions, Lioness and Leo clubs throughout the state of Kentucky and those individuals who donate their time to serve as camp staff. CAMP HAS ALWAYS BEEN FREE TO THE CAMPER! Camper Eligibility Boys and girls, ages 6 through 15, who are deaf or are hard of hearing and who are are a resident of Kentucky. Camp Location The camp is located in Lebanon Junction, Kentucky, which is off I-65 at Exit 105, north of Elizabethtown, and 25 miles south of Louisville. For more information, see our Facilities page. Camp Schedule Campers arrive before lunch on Monday, June 29, 2009.  Counselors should arrive before 6:00 pm on Sunday, June 28, 2009. Transportation Transportation is provided to and from the camp by Lions across the state, if required. Services Services include : A full time nurse on duty, certified lifeguards, cafeteria staff serving 3 hot meals a day, traditional recreational camping utilities, and indoor restroom and shower facilities. Counselors Counselors are volunteers. Some are Lions, Lioness, or Leos – most are parents, grandparents, college students, or friends of counselors. The camper or counselor ratio is about 4 to 1 (or as needed).  Background checks are conducted on all staff members. Click Here For Applications!

For further information contact:

Will Mayer, CO – Director w.mayer@lions-campcrescendo.org Christina Turpen, Co – Director c.turpen@lions-campcrescendo.org or Lions Camp Crescendo P.O. Box 607 1480 Pine Tavern Road Lebanon Junction, KY 40150 (502) 833-3554 (502) 833-4427 (24 Hour Access) (502) 833-4249 FAX 1-888-879-8884 Contacts Billie J. Flannery, Administrator bjflannery@lions-campcrescendo.org Kevin Patton, Resident Manager kevin@lions-campcrescendo.org