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Camp Freedom
June 18 - 22, 2012 (Counselors arrive on June 17)

Camp Objectives:Camp Freedom Group Photo
Camp Mission
To provide a memorable camping experience for these children in a safe and secure environment
while providing a week of respite for the care givers.

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.

History & Organization:
Camp Freedom was formed in 2006 by Lions Camp Crescendo and Kentucky Foster Care Agencies.  The camp is made possible with foundation grants and donations from individuals, clubs, and companies.

Camp Freedom is a collaboration between Lions Camp Crescendo, Inc. and Kentucky Foster Care Agencies.

Camper Eligibility:
Camp Freedom is open to children (ages 6 – 11 with a level of care 1 - 3) with mild to moderate behavioral, emotional, and physical needs who are in foster care or are in the custody of their grandparents.

Attendance restrictions for the 2012 camp is limited to 100 campers.  The campers must reside in the following Kentucky counties;  Anderson, Breckinridge, Bullitt, Fayette, Franklin, Grayson, Hardin, Hart, Henry, Jefferson (limited to 30 campers), Jessamine, Larue, Marion, Meade, Nelson, Oldham, Pendleton, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble, Washington, & Woodford.  (Other counties may be added if support is available from county agencies)

Camp Freedom BoatingCamp Activities:        
  • Swimming
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Paddle Boating
  • Scavenger Hunt
  • Campfire Storytelling
  • Basketball / Kickball / Volleyball
  • Fishing
  • Talent Show and Skits
  • Awards Program
  • Hayride
  • Archery
Camp Freedom SwimmingCost to Attend:
It's FREE.  All campers attend Camp Freedom free of charge.

Counselors:
Our counselors are volunteers who have acceptable background checks.  The camper to counselor ratio is approximately 3 to 1, or as needed.

Arrival & Departure:
Campers arrive between 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM on Monday, June 18

Counselors arrive by 4:00 PM on Sunday, June 17

Camp concludes after the awards program on Friday, June 22.  The awards program begins at 9:00 AM and all foster parents and grandparents are welcome to attend.



Camp Freedom is made possible by donations from individuals, clubs, corporations, and foundations.

Camper/Counselor Applications
For further information contact:
Lions Camp Crescendo
PO 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

Camp Administration
Billie J. Flannery, Administrator
bjflannery@lions-campcrescendo.org

  Dale Streble, Camp Freedom Director
dale.streble@ky.gov

Mary Jo Shepherd, Assistant Director
mary.shepherd@mason.kyschools.us


  Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Debbie Berry (Jefferson County) (502) 595-5643
debbiem.berry@ky.gov
 Dale Streble (Bullitt County) (502) 955-6591
dale.streble@ky.gov