The Troy Lions Club members received an update on Camp Echoing Hills at their recent meeting. The program was provided by Camp Administrator Lauren Unger and Program Director Emily Smith. They explained how the camp is designed for children with physical and intellectual disabilities. The purpose of the camp is to promote a strong sense of community and to build relationships with its campers. In addition, the children’s parents and caregivers can receive a respite from their responsibilities while the children attend the week long camp.

The camp is located in Warsaw, Ohio. It is equipped with resident’s cabins, a dining hall, gymnasium, auditorium, fishing pond, swimming pool, splash pad, nature trails, go-cart track, and an outdoor Amphitheatre. The Lions Clubs of Ohio have supported this camp since its inception.

Unger noted that the Troy Lions Club has sponsored several children to attend the camp over the past 10 years. She also thanked the club for its financial support, and spoke at length on the many volunteer opportunities available to assist the camp and children.

The Troy Lions Club is a non-profit community service organization serving Troy, Covington, Pleasant Hill, Piqua, Tipp City, and surrounding areas of Miami County since 1942. Their primary mission is vision health. The Troy Lions Club also provides scholarships and supports many community programs. For more information see the Lions website: www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/Troy_OH or call (937) 335-7345.