2010 Camp Lions Youth Schedule:

 

Click here to download the 2010 Youth Camp application form.

 

For info and forms for the Helen Keller Adult Camp click here...

Deadline to Apply has been extended to May 1st, 2010!

Camp Lions for Blind/Low Vision & Deaf/HoH Youth:

June 27- July 3 - Reynoldswood Camp, Dixon, IL

Open to both Blind/Low Vision & Deaf/HoH Youth

July 11 - 17 – Dubois Center, DuBois, IL

Open to both Blind/Low Vision & Deaf/HoH Youth

July 18 - 24 - East Bay Camp, Bloomington, IL

Open to both Blind/Low Vision & Deaf/HoH Youth

July 25 - 31- Blind/Low Vision Camp for Youth

Open to Blind/Low Vision Youth @ East Bay Camp, Bloomington, IL

Come and join new friends who are Blind or Low Vision just like you! This will be an exciting camp
with non-stop action to enjoy! Don't wait to apply - this camp fills quickly!

August 1 - 7 - Reynoldswood Camp, Dixon, IL

Open to both Blind/Low Vision & Deaf/HoH Youth

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Descriptions of Camp Lions Youth sessions:

Camp Lions for Youth offers a wide selection of things for youth age 7 to 17 years old with vision or hearing impairments to do such as swimming, canoeing and cookouts to participating in innovative arts and crafts and nature programs.

Most importantly, Camp Lions creates a safe environment to make new friends, with others of similar abilities, outside of the educational or therapeutic arenas.

 

 

 

 

SORRY, C.L.A.W.S - Not scheduled for 2010
C.L.A.W.S. (Camp Lions Adventure Wilderness School) was created to meet the needs of active teens between the ages of 15-17. C.L.A.W.S. has been honored as the recipient the Eleanor P. Eels Award of the American Camping Association for "providing sensitive & thoughtful leadership, which results in the enrichment of human growth through the outdoor experience". Campers are invited to attend C.L.A.W.S. based on observations of personal potential in the youth camp as noted by Camp Staff.

 

Camp Lions Vision Week is a one week session designed especially for youth who are Blind or have Low Vision. While many activities are identical to our other camps, this session highlights activities that accommodate vision needs from large print to brailled daily schedules, braille cards and games, described videos, tactile crafts such as painting, shaping clay, to beeper ball and beeper archery. A beach party, dance, talent show, cookouts, songs around the campfire, horse rides, pool swims, and more fun fill the week. Held on the grounds of East Bay Camps, the Woodscamp Area is our home base. Accommodations are in cabins with eight bunks to a room. Every cabin is one level and has a modern bathroom and showers. The facility has wide walking paths with varied, but distinct, cover for ease of identifying the path way. Our Counselor to camper ratio is 4:1 so every camper has a positive and safe experience. A Camp Nurse will be on site 24/7 to assist in medications and provide basic health care. Camp Lions Vision Week is a chance to meet other youth who all have vision loss, each a peer and hopefully a camp friend!

The facilities are equipped to handle 50 campers, so the session fills quickly. Don't miss the fun - get your application in early!

GENERAL INFORMATION:

 

The Camp Lions goals and mission are for the overall growth of the individual camper in self-confidence, knowledge, independence, leadership, and creativity through a recreational experience geared to individual needs, from the beginning camper to the return veteran. There is a 1:4 counselor to camper ratio to assure safety and provide positive role modeling.

SPONSORS:
Camp Lions For Youth began in 1957 and is funded by individual club donations and from voluntary contributions made by the general public. All camp programs are FREE to eligible campers of any economic status.

ELIGIBILITY FOR YOUTH CAMPERS:
To be eligible to attend Camp Lions youth program, campers must be:

1). between the ages of 7-17 years;

2). either blind or have low vision and/or be deaf or hard of hearing;

3). campers must be independent in all personal/hygiene care.

______One-to-one care is NOT provided by Camp Staff;

4). independently ambulatory around the campsite and activity areas;

5). Cognitively capable of understanding and following instruction from staff.

 

For Camp Lions purposes,

Campers who are Blind or Low Vision are described as a person with a visual acuity within the range of total blindness & 20/70 vision in both eyes after best correction.

Deaf or Hard of hearing campers are described as a person having an auditory loss which requires daily usage of communication alternatives such as sign language, lip reading, or hearing device such as a hearing aid or cochlear implant.

The LIF is proud to say Camp Lions for Youth and The Helen Keller Camp for Adults
is our gift to both youth and adults who have vision or hearing loss in Illinois. All camp costs are funded by the Foundation, our member Lion, Lioness, & Leo Clubs, plus camp supporters. However, all campers are required to submit a $15 "store deposit" with registration forms. This deposit sets up an account for campers to use for personal purchases, to buy a group photo if desired, or to buy supplies left at home. The deposit balance is refunded to the camper at close of session upon request.

HEALTH & SAFETY AT CAMP LIONS:
Safety is the rule at Camp Lions. All sessions have health staff on duty around the clock and Counselors are trained & certified by the American Red Cross in Basic First Aid, Rescue Breathing, and CPR. Emergency medical help is available nearby. A majority of Counselors are fluent in Sign Language, some having skills in hand-in-hand communication techniques. All activities at Camp are closely supervised by qualified staff.

 

NO CHILD WILL BE ABLE TO ATTEND CAMP unless a physical exam form has been completed by a physician and received by the registrar prior to the camp date. THIS IS REQUIRED BY LAW. The form is provided as a part of every application packet and is the only form accepted.

 

BEHAVIOR:
Children at Camp Lions for Youth are usually great, but camp officials reserve the right to have parents/guardians pick up children immediately if the child violates the rights of others and does not follow camp rules.

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