Kentucky-Specific Summer Resources

Kentucky Summer Camps

• Summer Camps Directory | UK Human Resources

Lyons of Kentucky

The Lions of Kentucky has provided camps for children since 1982. Camps have been held at Camp Crescendo since 1996, and the 2025 camps will also be held at Camp Crescendo.
All campers since 1982 have attended free of charge! We believe that cost should never be a barrier for children to have a summer camp experience.

• All About Our Camps
• Camp for Blind and Vision-Impaired Youth
• Camp for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Youth
• Camp Freedom for Youth in Foster or Kinship Care
• Camper Packing List
• Counselor Packing List

Summer Camp Resources

The American Camp Association (ACA)

Website: acacamps.org

Description: Offers a directory of summer camps, including camps for children in foster care or with special needs.

Camp to Belong

Website: camptobelong.org

Description: Special camps that reunite siblings who are in foster care to spend quality time together during the summer.

Royal Family Kids Camp

Website: forthechildren.org/

Description: Creating life-changing moments for children in foster care.

For The Children mobilizes the local Church to host Royal Family KIDS Camp and Mentoring programs for children who have experienced relational trauma.

Foster Caregiver Support Resources

National Foster Parent Association (NFPA)

• Website: nfpaonline.org
• Description: A nonprofit that provides resources, training, and support for foster parents across the country.

Foster Care Support Foundation

• Website: fostercares.org
• Description: Offers free clothing, baby items, toys, and other necessities to foster families.

FosterClub

• Website: fosterclub.com
• Description: Provides peer support and resources for youth in foster care and foster caregivers.

iFoster

• Website: ifoster.org/
• Description: We are the largest community in foster care helping children and youth get the resources and opportunities they need to become successful, independent adults.

Extracurricular Activities for Foster Children

YMCA and Boys & Girls Clubs of America

Website: ymca.net / bgca.org

Description: Many YMCAs and Boys & Girls Clubs offer free or low-cost extracurricular activities for foster children, including after-school programs, sports, and art classes.

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption

Website: davethomasfoundation.org

Description: Supports adoptive and foster families with information about extracurricular programs for children in foster care.

 

Childcare and Supervision Support

Child Care Aware of America

Website: childcareaware.org

Description: Provides information on finding affordable, quality childcare and tips for navigating local childcare programs.

Child Welfare Information Gateway

Website: childwelfare.gov

Description: Offers information on foster care, child welfare, and family support services.

Additional Resources

5 Self-Care Essentials for Foster Parents in Summer | Kids First Inc.

Summer ideas for kids in foster care or adoptive homes | AdoptUSKids

Why you shouldn’t stress out about the “summer slide” | Understood