Camp History

The Kentucky Lions Youth Camp for vision impaired children began in 1982. 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.

Camper Eligibility

Boys and girls, ages 8 through 15, who are blind or have a vision impairment 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 Sunday, June 29, 2008.  Counselors should arrive before 6:00 pm on Saturday, June 28, 2008.

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 activities, 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 2 to 1 (or as needed).  Background checks are conducted on all staff members.

Cecil W. Warner, Camp Director
626 Colonial Trace
Frankfort, KY 40601-1329
Phone:(502)223-8514
e-mail: cwarner@mis.net

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