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Spring & Spring Break Wilderness Camps, Programs, Workshops, & Classes in Kentucky are Starting in March, 2024

Many of our Kentucky Wilderness Camps offer Spring & Spring Break Wilderness Programs, Activities, Workshops & Classes starting in March, 2024.

Be sure to check the "Year-Round Programs and Other Camp Info" headings of each camp listing for specifics, or give any Wilderness Camp you're interested in a call to check on Spring & Spring Break dates, times and availability.

Spring & Spring Break 2024 Wilderness Camp Open Houses & Reunions

Many of our Wilderness Camps will be hosting Spring & Spring Break Reunions for their previous campers, and Spring & Spring Break Open Houses for interested new campers and families. Each camp is different, and some offer activities for the entire family.

Contact the camp(s) directly to see if there are any Camp Reunion or Open House Plans for March, 2024.

Best Kentucky Spring & Spring Break Wilderness Day Camps Starting in March, 2024

Looking for a Great Kentucky Wilderness Day Camp? Look at each camp's TYPE OF CAMP description. Many of our Best Kentucky Day Wilderness Camps also list their exact hours, and if they offer before and after camp activities.

Best Kentucky Year-Round
Wilderness Camps, Classes & Wilderness Programs

Many of our Best Kentucky Summer Wilderness Camps also offer Year Round Wilderness Camp Programs, Classes, and Activities. You should contact the camps you are interested in to see if they offer Fall, Winter and/or Spring Wilderness Programs, too.

Best Kentucky Spring & Spring Break Wilderness Camp Jobs

Searching for Kentucky Wilderness Camp Jobs? Many of our Best Wilderness Camps are now listing their 2024 Spring & Spring Break Camp Jobs, too. Look for the heading "Summer Camp Jobs" in each camp listing. You can also check any camp's website for their "Work at Camp" or "Spring & Spring Break Employment Opportunities" pages.

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YMCA Camp Lakewood
Potosi, Missouri
573-438-2155

Ages: 6-17 . Coed Campers. Overnight Camp.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: YMCA Camp Lakewood is an awesome overnight adventure for children ages 6-17! With 5,200 acres and 360-acre lake, kids get outdoors having fun, making friends and learning new skills. They participate in sports, equestrian, arts & crafts, caving, high adventure, water activities and more, and also learn about accomplishment, belonging and character.

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Camp WOW
Murray, Kentucky

Visit Our Camp WOW Website
State office phone number (for camp inquiries): 270-753-4382
ahatton[AT]woodmen.org
93 Schwartz Road
Murray, Kentucky 42071

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
Woodmen of the World KY-W State Office1710 State Route 121 N, Suite F
Murray, KY 42071

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Camp WOW Video

CAMPER AGES: 8-15

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Waterfront/Aquatics, Adventure, Fine Arts/Crafts, Theater, Swimming, Weightloss, Basketball, Team Sports, and more.

CAMP LOCATION: Our tree-lined camp is nestled just off the the main highway on the outskirts of Murray, KY in far western Kentucky. Visit us on Facebook at Our Camp Website Link: www.facebook.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Our 16 acre camp includes many amenities and facilities, including eight air conditioned cabins, dining hall, bath and shower house, Olympic size swimming pool with two water slides, a climbing wall and zip line course, an archery range, and leisure sports, including basketball court, soccer field, tennis court, miniature golf pavilion, and baseball diamond.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our motto is: Adventures daily. Memories for life.

Since 1947, Woodmen of the World has been offering fun adventures. Parents can be assured that the trained staff at each camp has the safety of each camper as their first priority. All Woodmen of the World camps are members of the American Camp Association.

A Woodmen of the World summer camp is a great place for kids to build lifetime memories!

Camp Woodmen offers boys and girls age 8-15 the opportunity to learn new skills, be part of a team and develop as leaders. Activities at camp include nature study, citizenship, drama, arts and crafts, swimming, fishing, games, hiking, sports, and many others.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Former campers age 16-17 are welcome to return as counselors in training. All counselors receive CPR/First Aid certifications. Counselors also receive training for archery, ropes course/zip-line, and lifeguard skills. Training is provided at no expnese to the counseling staff.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Discounted cost for Woodmen of the World members. Buddy campers may come with a Woodmen member.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp WOW is available for rent during the spring, summer, and fall when camp is not in session. For current rental rates, contact the state office at 270-753-4382.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2014 Session Dates:

Session 1: June 16-20
Session 2: June 23-27
Members: $100
Buddy Campers: $200*

Members may attend both sessions. Buddy campers may only attend once.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Energetic, eager to learn, and eager to engage with kids? Camp WOW would love to have you for a counselor this summer. We want caring responsible counselors who can give our campers support and opportunities to grow in confidence and skill.

If you are interested in learning more, or getting an application, please call 270-753-4382, and ask for Angie.

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Kentucky Wilderness Camps

Be sure to ask each Kentucky Wilderness Camp about the amount of wilderness instruction and the overall intensity of their wilderness program.

Some Top Kentucky Wilderness Camps offer rigorous daily wilderness training and lots of intensive wilderness experience. Other great Kentucky Camps offer wilderness and nature studies as an elective or recreational activity with much less training and intensity.


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Roots Day Camp
Kentucky Location(s)

Visit Our Roots Day Camp Website
(502)396-6408
lena[AT]earthpatheducation.com
Cherokee Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40205

OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Kentucky & North Carolina

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
10 Weaver Smith Candler, NC

CAMPER AGES: 7-12

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Mon-Fri 9am-3pm

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers. All Boy Campers. All Girl Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: This summer join us for Deep Nature Connection in the wilds of Cherokee Park. Our earth skills adventures will root us into the earth, our community and ourselves. We will tune into our bio-region by learning ways to communicate with what is around us, the birds, the plants and trees, the animals, and each other. We will remember how we can deepen our relationship to this living web.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Adventure, Fine Arts/Crafts, Dance, Music/Band, Weightloss, Team Sports, Academics, and more. Naturalist Skills, Plant Identification, Animal Tracking, Bird Language, Nature Awareness Games

CAMP LOCATION: Cherokee Park is a 409-acre (166 ha) municipal park located in Louisville, Kentucky, United States and is part of the Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy. It was designed in 1891 by Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of landscape architecture along with 18 of Louisville's 123 parks. Beargrass Creek runs through much of the park, and is crossed by numerous pedestrian and automobile bridges.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: This summer join us for Deep Nature Connection in the wilds of Cherokee Park. Our nature based summer camp earth skills adventures will root us into the earth, our community and ourselves. We will tune into our bio-region by remembering ways to communicate with what is around us, the birds, the plants and trees, the animals, the human ecology and how we can deepen our relationship to this living web.

Our program inspires skills of awareness and listening, teamwork, and empowerment as we learn Ancestral Crafts such as basketry, water vessels, clay cookware, and making natural pigments. Primitive Skills include building debris shelters, flint-napping, cordage, and friction fires. Plant Wisdom- Identifying edible and medicinal plants, medicine making. Nature Awareness- tracking, bird language, camouflage, stalking, mapping. Community Connection- Storytelling, team building, games, songs. See more at: Our Camp Website Link: earthpatheducation.com

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We have Fire Tenders Program for 13-16 yr olds interested in mentoring and nature connection.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Please email lena[AT]earthpatheducation.com for financial need scholarship requests.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
$250 for the week, $225 sibling discount

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Looking for an experienced support faciliator: teacher, wilderness guide, primitive skills enthusiast. Male, fun, great with kids, references, experienced.

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Wilderness Camps in KY
Offer Day & Overnight Options

Some Kentucky Wilderness Camps offer BOTH Day and Overnight Camp options. Be sure to check each camp's description under "TYPE OF CAMP" for complete information, and exact hours.

Some Kentucky Wilderness Day Camps also offer Extended Camp Hours for Early Camper Drop-Off and Pick Up. If you need these services, you should contact the camp to confirm availability.



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Life Adventure Center
Versailles, KY

Visit Our Life Adventure Center Website
859-873-3271
tim[AT]lifeadventurecenter.org
570 Milner Rd
Versailles, KY 40383

MOST RECENT UPDATE:
More than 6 months ago. Contact camp for the latest 2024 camp info.

CAMPER AGES: 9 - 14

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. 5 day, day camp with 1 optional overnight

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers. All Boy Campers.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Waterfront/Aquatics, Adventure, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Team Sports, Academics, and more.

CAMP LOCATION: 15 miles West of Lexington Kentucky, Life Adventure Center is located on a beautiful, 575 acre, historic farm.

CAMP FACILITIES: 4 well appointed cabins, ponds (for swimming, canoeing and fishing), indoor and outdoor equestrian arenas and facilities, over 20 horses, low and high ropes challenge course, outdoor pavilion, brand-new LEED certified education building with classrooms, miles of hiking and equestrian trails over rolling pastures and through wooded areas.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: SAFE, FUN & CHALLENGING: Life Adventure Center�s Spring and Summer Day Camps offer horseback riding, outdoor games, fishing, canoeing, challenge course (with an optional zip line!), art, outdoor cooking, hiking and more. Early drop off and late pick up options fit parents� busy work schedules. Our certified and well trained staff will give your camper the vacation of a lifetime!

OTHER CAMP INFO: With a commitment to safety and providing the very best experience for your camper(s), our accreditation include ACA, ACCT, CHA, WFR and more. Voted Lexington Family Magazine's Family Favorite Horseback Riding Program.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
SPRING BREAK ADVENTURE CAMP / Ages 10-14
April 1-5 / 8AM � 6PM / $375 (includes 1 optional overnight)

CLASSIC CAMP / Ages 10-14
June 3-7 / 8AM � 6PM / $325

ADVENTURE CAMP / Ages 10-14
June 17 � 21 / 8AM � 6PM / $325

CLASSIC JUNIOR CAMP / Ages 7-9
July 8 � 12 / 8AM � 6PM / $325

TRAIL �SURVIVAL� CAMP / Ages 10-14
July 22 � 26 / 8AM � 6PM / $375 (includes 1 optional overnight)

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Intrepid Leadership Adventure Camp
Pleasureville, Kentucky

Visit Our Intrepid Leadership Adventure Camp Website
910-257-3602
910-224-4180

BullerK[AT]LeadIntrepid.com
0 Holy Water
Pleasureville, Kentucky 40026

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
Intrepid Leadership Group
10906 Sun Ridge Road
Goshen, KY.  40026

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Intrepid Leadership Adventure Camp Video

CAMPER AGES: Ages 14-18

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.

CAMPER GENDER(S): All Boy Campers. All Girl Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Intrepid’s Teen Leadership Camp is an intense 5-day camp for motivated and capable teens that demand challenging leadership experiences and sophisticated problem solving events. Seated in the rolling wooded hills of Kentucky, the majority of the camp is outdoors, hands-on, experiential activities that will test your son and daughter to meet their potential and enhance their leadership skills. This camp is run by military veterans and special operators and we will challenge them physically, mentally and ethically and we will improve their ability to work under stress. Our Adventure camp has only 24 slots for boys and 24 slots for girls, sign up today!

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Adventure, Martial Arts, and more. Tactical First Aid With Medical Exercises, Map & Compass, Ropes & Knots For The Low Rope Courses, Small Arms Handling, Patrolling & Tactics, Paintball Missions, Camp Fire Discussions On Ethics, & Chess.

CAMP LOCATION: We are located 30 miles east of Louisville, KY on 300 wooded acres. Travelers should fly into Louisville International Airport (code SDF) and coordinate directly with Intrepid for camper pick up and drop off. Please visit our website for camp photos and videos.

CAMP FACILITIES: Campers sleep in groups of 12 inside large military style tents on military grade cots. Training is throughout 300 acres of wooded and farm lands. Meals are eaten family style. Combatives training takes place in Louisville at Core Combat Sports, a world-class combatives facility.

The name of our camp is Forward Operating Base Roland, or FOB Roland, named after Lexington, KY native Matt Roland. Matt was an Air Force Special Operations officer that was killed in combat in Afghanistan in 2015. He earned the Silver Star for his courage under fire. His father is a retired Air Force Colonel and is part of our staff. We are proud to serve our community and pass on Matt's legacy to our future leaders and members of the guardian class.

There is a hard structure on site that we can move into should severe weather move into the area.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Intrepid Leadership Group are military veterans and special operators that worked closely while in Joint Special Operations Command. All of us have sons and daughters that we've raised to stand up for what they believe in and serve others. Our camp is designed to take capable and motivated teens and teach them to use their skills to help others and contribute to society.

We've learned our best leadership training was during stressful situations, so we've created manageable stress by assigning our teens "missions" they have to plan and execute, sometimes in paintball gear while receiving "fire". This manageable stress is a fun and safe way of increasing their heart rate while teaching them to make decisions and lead their teammates. We also use Clifton's StrengthFinders personality assessment tool to help our teens understand and exploit their natural strengths.

We have two certified strength coaches on site the entire time and we use this tool as part of our daily feedback sessions. This is our third year and our camps are fantastic!

Please go to our website and check out pictures and video as well as the "camp cadre" to learn a little about our background. While it can get intense at times, we always keep it safe and ensure humor and fun is always part of the curriculum. Feel free to contact me directly at BullerK[AT]LeadIntrepid.com to discuss our camp further and get any of your questions answered.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership Programs.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Gold Star children (sons and daughters of military parents killed in combat) attend for free. Contact Intrepid Leadership Group direct to register and to have fees waived.

OTHER CAMP INFO: During our Girls Leadership Camp we have female chaperones on site the entire time and our male cadre never enter the Girls tents and there are no activities where one of our girls is alone without her teammates.

Phones are made available a couple times a day to check in with parents, but this is largely a device-free camp.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Boys Leadership Adventure Camp: 17-21 Jun, 2019
Girls Leadership Adventure Camp: 24-28 Jun, 2019

Only 24 slots available, 50% is required to hold the slot, refundable until 15 May.

Each camp costs $550 total and includes all meals. Airfare and travel costs to Louisville is not included.

Campers check in at Intrepid's HQ in the town of Goshen, KY Monday morning at 6:00 AM. Intrepid handles all transportation requirements during the camp. The camp ends at 5:00 PM on Friday with a mini-social event in Goshen, KY so the parents can meet the cadre as well as watch pictures and videos of the weeks events.

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Special Needs Camp of KY, Inc.
Owingsville, Kentucky

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606-210-1229
bugmother1960[AT]hotmail.com
645 Chenault Drive
Owingsville, Kentucky 40371

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
6255 E. Hwy. 60, Salt Lick, KY  40371

CAMPER AGES: 13 - UP

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. June 19-23, 2017 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Special Needs Camp of KY, Inc. is a week long summer day camp for intellectually challenge individuals ages 13 and up. Our day consists of 2 meals and a snack, Arts and Crafts, Nature, Science, Bible study/lesson/praise, Swimming, Music, Field Trips, Movies and Inflatables.

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Special Needs Camp of KY, Inc. is a week long summer day camp for intellectually challenge individuals ages 13 and up. Our day consists of 2 meals and a snack, Arts and Crafts, Nature, Science, Bible study/lesson/praise, Swimming, Music, Field Trips, Movies and Inflatables.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Fine Arts/Crafts, Music/Band, Swimming, Science, and more. Special Needs, Bible Study.

CAMP LOCATION: This years camp will be held at the Bath County High School, 645 Chenault Drive, Owingsville, KY 40360.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Check out our webpage at: Our Camp Website Link: www.specialneedscamp.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 19-23, 2017 - No Fees

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
All of our positions are strictly on a volunteer basis at this time!

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Newton's Attic Overnight Camp
Lexington, Kentucky

Visit Our Newton's Attic Overnight Camp Website
(859) 368-7334 (office)
newtonsatticoffice[AT]gmail.com
4974 Old Versailles Road
Lexington, Kentucky 40510

CAMPER AGES: 10 and up for overnight (6 and up for all others)

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Day Camps offered all summer, 9am-5pm, half-day or full-day options

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Choose from classes such as: DIY Rocketry, 3D Printing, Computer Programming, Computer Arts, Catapults, Chemistry, and Robotic Gladiators. Transportation available. Many evening activities.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Adventure, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Science, Computers, Math, Technology, and more.

CAMP LOCATION: We are located 2.5 miles past the Bluegrass Airport in Lexington, KY.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our two buildings on five acres house full wood and metal working shops, a 3D printer, an electronics room, two computer labs and plenty of space for events, student projects, and the ever-expanding array of large and unique Newton’s Attic resources

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Newton’s Attic is fortunate to work with many talented instructors of varying ages and backgrounds. High school and college students, certified teachers and retired professionals all bring their quality and enthusiastic instruction to offer an ever-evolving array of courses in all areas of STEM, from computer programming, digital arts, electronics and chemistry to robotics and engineering.

Summer Day Camp Information:
• Serving students ages 5 to 18
• Participants learn skills including basic physics/ engineering principles, the design process and hand and power tool use.
• Classes are small with personalized instruction and no more than eight students per teacher.
• Students keep the projects they make.
• Most camps are one week long, MondayFriday, available every week throughout the summer.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Please visit our website for more information: Our Camp Website Link: newtonsattic.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Cost $850, includes:
*5 full days of Newton's Attic classes - choose from classes such as: DIY Rocketry, 3D Printing, Computer Programming, Computer Arts, Catapults, Chemistry, and Robotic Gladiators.
*Daily transportation to/from Newton's Attic and Life Adventure Center (LAC)
*Meals
*Cabin lodging at LAC
*Evening activities including - climbing, ziplining, hiking, and outdoor movies.
(Additional fees may apply to select classes.

Register here for any half-day or full-day classes (9am-5pm) all summer: Our Camp Website Link: campscui.active.com.

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YMCA Camp Ernst
Burlington, Kentucky

Visit Our YMCA Camp Ernst Website
859-586-6181
ce[AT]myycamp.org
7615 Camp Ernst Rd
Burlington, Kentucky 41005

CAMPER AGES: 6-15

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): YMCA

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: YMCA Camp Ernst is the most popular residential summer camp in the Greater Cincinnati area. We offer week long programs each summer for campers ages 6-15. Steeped in tradition and built on the YMCA values of honesty, caring, responsibility and respect, Camp Ernst hosts campers who enjoy top notch counselors and make friends, doing a wide variety of activities including zipline, banana boat, 100 ft waterslide, giant swing, horseback riding, the BLOB, and much more! We hope you will make YMCA Camp Ernst YOUR camp this summer!

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Waterfront/Aquatics, Adventure, Horses/Equestrian, Fine Arts/Crafts, Swimming, Team Sports, and more.

CAMP LOCATION: YMCA Camp Ernst is just a 25 minutes drive away from downtown Cincinnati. Come check out our 365 scenic acres of hardwood forests, playing fields, a horse barn and trails, and a 26-acre spring-fed lake.

CAMP FACILITIES: YMCA Camp Ernst has two swimming pools, a 100-foot waterslide, water trampoline, canoes, kayaks, aqua cycles, zip line adventure, and opportunities to go horseback riding, learn archery, hang out in one of two creeks, and so much more! Valley campers, age 10-12, live in one of twenty-one traditional cabins, with restrooms located nearby. Campers enjoy meals in our historical dining hall. Lakeview campers, age 6-9, enjoy living in our Lodge, where all the camp amenities are under one roof, including restrooms and dining hall. LIT campers, age 13-15 live in the loft and longhouse and eat meals at Lakeview Lodge. Check out our website to see photos of each cabin.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Boys and girls, from ages 5 to 15, are able to enjoy the Camp Ernst experience. YMCA Camp Ernst is just a 25-minute drive from downtown Cincinnati. 75 percent of its counselors were once campers like you at Camp Ernst. Come check out our 365 scenic acres of hardwood forests, playing fields, a horse barn and trails, and a 26-acre spring-fed lake.

Our popular lakefront features the 100 foot waterslide, Blob, water trampoline, banana boat, canoes, kayaks, aqua cycles, and sno kones! Camp’s two creeks, two swimming pools, Zip Line, Giant Swing, Climbing Wall, Burma Bridge, and Air Walk ensure that every day is full of exciting activities. Archery, BB ranges, and a dynamic Fine Arts program round out the daily adventure opportunities at Greater Cincinnati’s most popular camp.

Full week sessions are available for campers age 6-15. Half week and intro to overnight sessions are available for campers age 5-9.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: The leaders in training program or L.I.T.s, is specifically designed for our oldest campers age 13-15. Leaders in training live in the Loft and Longhouse, cabins designed specially to foster community. In addition to the traditional camp activities, campers also participate in leadership rotations that are focused around team building, communication, role modeling, and problem solving. They put these skills to practice through service projects and the LIT/Lakeview day, where they are paired with a Lakeview cabin and help guide them through their lake rotations for the afternoon.

LITs enjoy other traditions like a Tuesday cookout, Pizza making and dodgeball, and the LIT favorite, the After-Party.

The Camp Ernst Crew Program is a leadership experience for those entering the 10th grade in Fall 2014. The crew program is designed to help foster responsibility, positive learning, teamwork, initiative, and a caring attitude that crew members will be able to use in and out of camp. To achieve this, the crew will participate in trainings, leadership rotations, guest speakers, and experiential service learning during their two week stay. They will form a tight knit group with the other crew members as they work together to complete a variety of tasks throughout their stay.

The Crews primary responsibility during their two week stay will be to perform an assortment of jobs throughout the camp. These tasks include cleaning dishes, serving food, cleaning bathrooms, sweeping, mopping, working on facility projects such as clearing trails and painting projects, and picking up trash. These experiences are used to develop the leadership skills that will be beneficial in the future summers at camp and other future endeavors.

Crew also finds time for the classic camp fun you may remember as a camper. Their college-age leaders will schedule time at the ropes course, lake, and pools. There will be opportunities for creek hikes, campouts, campfires, night hikes, mountain biking and much more. Crew members will attend opening and closing campfires as well as the Camp Ernst Party every Thursday. Crew members will also be given some opportunities to assist with camp-wide programming.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer Income-based sliding scale scholarships. Applications open in January and funds are limited. Please check our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.myycamp.org for more information.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Parents often say, “I want to go to camp!” Well, here’s your chance! Enjoy a weekend at camp with your family and friends. Each family is assigned to their own cabin, eats meals in the dining hall, and gets to do the classic Camp Ernst activities together including the Zipline, banana boat, horseback riding, and more! Family camp is held over Memorial Day and Labor Day Weekends. Check out our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.myycamp.org for more information.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We offer Camper Weekends in October, November, over New Years in December and January, and in April. Campers enjoy all the fun of camp packed into just one weekend. All campers and counselors stay in Lakeview Lodge (which is heated). Campers participate in camp activities with their cabin group during the day and come back to the lodge for fun evening programs at the end of the day. Campers make s’mores, sing songs, climb the rock wall, play capture the flag, and so much more. Check out our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.myycamp.org for dates and rates.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our traditional resident summer camp program costs $530 for YMCA Members and $620 for non-YMCA members.

Check out our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.myycamp.org for more information, including session dates.

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Camp Loucon
Leitchfield, Kentucky

Visit Our Camp Loucon Website
270-242-7160
Info[AT]Loucon.org
8044 Anneta Road
Leitchfield, Kentucky 42754

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Camp Loucon Video

CAMPER AGES: 7 to 18

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Sunday- Friday

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): Christian. United Methodist Church

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Loucon is an adventure filled camping experience. We desire that our campers would come to know God and that they would experience the life He intends for them. As a God-centered camp, we aim to point all of our campers to God in all that we do; nurturing, challenging, and meeting them where they are as individuals.

Loucon is a safe and amazing place. We hope it is the place your child will call their home away from home. We serve 2nd-12th grade children and youth.

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Vacation Retreat, a long-standing tradition at Loucon, was created for developmentally disabled adults ages 18 and over. During their time at camp, vacationers participate in a variety of recreational activities including swimming, crafts, hiking, games, folk dancing, music, and field trips. Vacationers feel the love of Christ as they are surrounded by assigned buddies, Loucon staff, and fellow vacationers. It’s one of our favorite weeks of the year! We’re sure our vacationers would say the same!

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Waterfront/Aquatics, Adventure, Fine Arts/Crafts, Dance, Music/Band, Theater, Musical Theater, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Swimming, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Football, Team Sports, and more. Photography, Creative Writing, Cross Country, Leadership, Deaf & Sign

Camp Loucon is a Top Wilderness Summer Camp located in Leitchfield Kentucky offering many fun and educational Wilderness and other activities, including: Dance, Swimming, Video/Filmmaking/Photography and more. Camp Loucon is a top Wilderness Camp for ages: 7 to 18.
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CAMP LOCATION: We are located 7 miles south of Leitchfield, KY on 679 acres bordering Nolin lake on the south eastern tip of Grayson County off of highway 259.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 27 modern cabins, outdoor pool, dining hall, outdoor basketball courts, an open-air chapel, a pristine lake for fishing, canoeing, and paddleboating, as well as many trails, fields, outdoor chapels, and pavilions.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Loucon's desire is for all who enter our gates to know God and the life he intends for them. We believe in challenging ourselves and each other to push past the normal everyday experience so that growth occurs. Whether it be rock climbing, rappelling, or meeting new friends, Loucon wants to provide every camper the opportunity to step outside of their comfort zone and grow!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership program.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: All of Loucon's camps offer a 3-tiered pricing model. Tier 1 is a lower, subsidized price. Tier 2's price point reflects the true cost of camp. Tier 3 is the highest price point and helps to subsidize other campers. All payment options offer the same camper experience! Scholarships are available through inquiry at info[AT]loucon.org or by calling our office at 270-242-7160.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): This year, Loucon is excited to off Grandparents Camp for campers 12 and younger and their grandparents. Check out Loucon.org/camps to see the dates and fees for this awesome camp!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Loucon serves as a training and retreat center from August-May. We host retreat groups of all sizes. We offer many different housing, meeting, and activity options. Inquire at info[AT]loucon.org or call the office at 270-242-7160 to book or set up a tour!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.loucon.org for info regarding summer camp 2018 dates and fees!

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