Camp UNITE

Camp UNITE 2012 – “The U Factor”

Plans are already underway for the 6th annual Camp UNITE – a 4-day, 3-night leadership/adventure program for youth entering grades 7-9 – to be held July 24-27 at the University of the Cumberlands.

Join The Team!
Anyone interested in becoming a Team Leader can download an application form (PDF) or complete the interest form on-line.

Sponsors Needed
Camp UNITE would not be possible without its sponsors and volunteers. All youth attend FREE of charge. Download an overview flyer (PDF) detailing needs. If you would like to make a difference in the life of a child download a sponsorship form (PDF) or contact Cathy Lenox at 1-866-678-6483 or clenox@centertech.com. You may also donate online.

Camp UNITE 2011 – “Rock What You Got!”

The 5th annual Camp UNITE program was attended by 199 youth from across 22 counties in southern and eastern Kentucky. Held on the University of the Cumberlands campus in Williamsburg, KY, July 25-29, 2011, camp included activity tracks (archery, art, basketball, dance, drama, football, percussion, running, soccer, Ultimate Frisbee and volleyball), visit to the Kentucky Splash Water Park, an impaired driving course, outrageous field games, visit from the Air Evac medical helicopter, live band concert, Truth & Consequences reality session, morning skits and songs, talent show, testimonies from recovering addicts, leadership activities, motivational speakers … and much more.

About Camp

Activities during camp are designed to develop leadership and communication skills, promote teamwork and problem solving, instill confidence and trust, and let youth know they do not have to face difficult situations on their own.

Transportation to and from the free camp program is provided.

While at camp the students stay in the college dorms and are placed in small teams under the guidance of trained youth counselors and supervised by adult staff and volunteers.

Since its inception in 2007 through 2011, Camp UNITE has hosted 916 youth from 29 counties.

One of the most valuable components of camp is the peer mentorship and positive role models provided by high school and college students who serve as camp counselors. In 2011 UNITE utilized the leadership of 55 youth counselors, 36 adult staff/volunteers, and more than 3 dozen community volunteers.

Want to see more about the Camp UNITE experience?
To view photos from Camp UNITE 2011 click here.
To view photos from Camp UNITE 2010 click here.
To view photos from Camp UNITE 2009 click here.