Lions Youth Camps
Lions Camp for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Youth
TBD
Counselors arrive TBD
Camp has ALWAYS been free for the camper!
Camp History
The Lions Youth Camp for deaf or hard-of-hearing children began in 1992. The camp is made possible through donations to Lions Camp Crescendo by Lions, Leos, and other individuals. These same groups also join with other charitable individuals to volunteer their time and talent to serve as camp staff.
Camper Eligibility
Children ages 6 through 15 who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
Activities
Canoes, Arts & Crafts, Fishing, Swimming, Slick Ball, Field Games, Slip ‘n Slide, Tye Dye, and so much more!
Services
A full-time nurse on duty and certified lifeguards
Cafeteria staff serving three hot meals each day
Traditional recreational camping activities
Indoor restroom and shower facilities
Air-conditioned dormitories
Counselors
All counselors are volunteers. Some are Lions and Leos. Many are high-school and college students, teachers, friends, and former campers. The camper to counselor ratio is about 3:1. Background checks are conducted on all staff members 18 years and older.
Volunteers who stay the full week will earn a total of 80 community service hours.
