Camp Heart to Heart

Where Kids Win!

Camp Heart to Heart is a
Lions Camp Crescendo, Inc.
Community Service Project
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization

Lions Camp Crescendo, Inc.
P.O. Box 607
1480 Pine Tavern Road
Lebanon Junction, KY 40150-8230
Phone: (502) 833-3554 or 833-4427
Toll Free 1-888-879-8884
Fax: (502) 833-4249

Just 25 miles South of Louisville, KY off I-65

Camp Heart to Heart Information

Camp Heart to Heart is a FREE Summer Camp for 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. The camp was formed in 1999 and was dedicated in honor and memory of Lion - Tom Welker, PDG. Camp Heart to Heart is a collaboration between Lions Camp Crescendo, AIDS Interfaith Ministries of Kentuckiana, House of Ruth, and other Louisville HIV/AIDS service organizations. The camp is made possible with financial help from individuals, companies, organizations, clubs, foundations and Lions members. For a brochure, please visit the camper or counselor/staff application page.

Camp Objectives

* To provide a traditional lifetime 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.

Camp Facilities

* Nurse on duty 24-hours every day of camp.
* Air-Conditioned Dormitories.
* Indoor Restrooms and Shower Facilities.
* Good Food - Meals tailored to meet our campers' needs.
* Certified Lifeguard - 42' x 84' Pool.
* Caring Staff and Counselors.
* Handicap Accessible.

Camp Activities

* Swimming
* Arts and Crafts
* Paddle Boating on the Lake
* Scavenger Hunt
* Special Events
* Campfire Storytelling and Songs
* Sports
* Fishing
* Talent Show and Skits
* Awards Program
* Much, much more.

June 15 - 19, 2009
11th Annual FREE Summer Camp
For Children Affected & Infected by HIV/AIDS

More About The Camp

Camp Heart to Heart's counselors and support staff are all volunteers. Many of them return from year to year. The camper to counselor/staff ration is approximately 3 to 1, or as needed. The camp is continuously searching for volunteers to serve as senior counselors (ages 18 - up) and junior counselors (ages 16 - 17), who will assist the children with all of their daily activities and live with the children during the camp. Counselors are required to stay on the camp compound for the duration of the camp. We are also looking for support staff personnel (ages 16 - up), who can help in any of the following areas: 1) pre-planning for upcoming camp activities, transportation needs, fundraisers and recruiting; 2) assisting the children with special camp activities and/or releaving counselors periodically throughout the day; 3) coordinating and running specific camp activities. Support staff applicants should include, on their applications, the dates and times when they can participate with the camp. Applications for counselors/support staff are available on this website or you can contact one of the camp's co-directors.

Transportation may be provided for children who reside within a 50 mile radius of Louisville, KY depending on availability of volunteers and need of the children's family. Those who live in the Louisville Metro area will meet at a central location (House of Ruth, 607 East St. Catherine - corner of Hancock and St. Catherine) to be transported to and from camp by school bus. Volunteers can provide transportation to and from the camper's home to House of Ruth, if needed. If camper lives outside the 50 mile radius, the camp directors will work with HIV/AIDS service organizations or volunteers, if available in your area, to try and arrange for transportation. Counselors and staff members are asked to provide their own transportation, unless arranged with the directors prior to the beginning of camp. Contact one of the camp's directors for additional information.

Daniel Coe
Camp Director
(502) 969-0336

Billie Flannery
LCC Administrator
(502) 833-3554 or 833-4427

Kevin Patton
LCC Resident Manager
(502) 833-3554 or 833-4427