BETSY LAYNE, KY

JULY 8 - 14

Home Base

Betsy Layne Elementary School
256 School St
Betsy Layne, KY 41605

 

 

                     

Due to the streets in Betsy Layne, we can not allow Charter Buses larger than 28 passengers to attend camp. Vans are the preferred means of transportation but smaller buses will work.

 

Due to local availability, Priests are strongly encouraged/needed to attend this camp.

Manager

Shannon Petit

 

SCHOOL FACTS


Showers

17 and Younger:
Girls:  Shower in the gym with individual shower stalls- approx 8 of them with hot water
Boys: Communal showers in the gym- approx 10 shower heads with hot water
 
Adults and Campers(18+):
There is a shower trailer that has divided sides for male and female.  There are 4 to 5 individual shower stalls on each side.  The trailer does have hot water.
 
This division makes it so there is no separate shower times for adults and campers.

 

 Program Area

Program area is in an air conditioned gym. 

 

Sleeping Arrangements

All campers will be sleeping in air conditioned classrooms. 

 


WORKSITE INFORMATION


 

CHWC  with be partnering with local agencies to provide home repairs, wheelchair ramp repair and maintenance, painting, cleaning and general fix-up for the elderly and low income in Betsy Layne and the surrounding counties. There are many projects we will be working on and many residents we look forward to serving!

 

 

FREE DAY ACTIVITIES


Breaks Interstate Park
Referred as the "Grand Canyon of the South", is one of two interstate parks in the United States. The Breaks is the deepest gorge east of the Mississippi River. The Breaks has many other activities such as: Mountain biking, Hiking - approximately 25 miles of trails, Fishing in Laurel Lake and, Horseback rides.

http://www.breakspark.com


Lexington, KY - 133mi (2.5 hours)
Lexington is home to two historic horse racing tracks as well as over 100 different parks. Also in Lexington is the University of Kentucky. Mammoth Cave National Park is nearby Lexington as well.
 

Charleston, WV - 137mi (2.5 hours)

There are several white water rafting options in Charleston. There are many hiking trails and campgrounds. Kanawha State Forest is very close to Charleston.

 

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