Lions Camp Horizon Foundation
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Camp Horizon
has a long and proud history of providing a safe and fun residential
summer camp experience for special needs individuals of almost all
ages. Originally started by
the Lynden Jaycee Club in 1974, operatorship of the Camp was
transferred to the Lynden Lions Club in 1978.
In the early years,
Camp Horizon was held at various sites until
the former Blaine Air Force Base facility became available in the
mid 1980’s. The
availability of these extensive facilities was considered a good
match for the increasing demand by special needs individuals to
participate in a summer camp.
The Lions Clubs of District 19-H, which includes portions of
Southern British Columbia and North-West
Washington, formed the Lions Camp Horizon Foundation (a
(501) c3, non-profit corporation) in 1986 to assume operatorship of
Camp
Horizon from the Lynden
Lions Club. Subsequently
in 1988, the Foundation took over operatorship of portions of the
former Air Force Base, now known as Bay
Horizon
Park, under a long-term lease
arrangement with the
Whatcom
County Parks
and Recreation Department.
During four weeks
each summer, Camp Horizon provides a quality, six day
residential summer camp experience for over 200 special needs adults
and youths. During the
balance of the year, the Camp facilities are available for rental by
groups or families. When Camp Horizon
is not in session, the picnic and playground areas as well as an
outdoor basketball court are available for public use.
We invite you to
explore our site, learn more about the Foundation, Camp Horizon,
3rd party facility rental opportunities and how you can
help us serve special needs individuals through contributions of
funds, needed supplies or your volunteer time.
