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Feb 19, 2010 - Why Camp Works!

Some years ago, a study conducted by the Christian Camp and Conference Association found that attending a 48-hour retreat had the same long-term effects on children and youth as six months of attending Sunday school or youth group programs. If 48 h... READ MORE

Feb 19, 2010 - Staff Opportunities at Camp Loucon

Since its humble beginnings in the early 1950s, Camp Loucon’s ministry has touched the lives of thousands of Kentucky young people, and God continues to change lives here every year! Many believers both within and outside the United Methodist... READ MORE

Jan 22, 2010 - Loucon Video

Hey, Sam has put together a new Loucon video to be utilized for Winterblitz this year. You could use it or one of our other Loucon videos for your church or youth group. Here's a link to the video on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0I2myx4pj... READ MORE

Jan 5, 2010 - Sr. High Christmas Camp 2009

  Loucon’s fourth annual Senior High Christmas camp was a tremendous success and a lot of fun!  The campers arrived to find that the staff was well prepared for us, as usual.  We had an incredible group of counselors, as well.... READ MORE

Oct 16, 2009 - Looking Back, Looking Forward

  During the 2009 camping season, 1,050 young people attended Summer Camp. 164 of those youth accepted Christ for the first time, 490 rededicated their lives, and 62 made another sort of decision in their walk with Christ. Thank you for your pr... READ MORE

Oct 16, 2009 - Through the Storm

  Much of Kentucky saw the awful effects of the 2009 Ice Storm, and Loucon and its neighbors were no exception. The camp was without power for 19 days, and parts of Grayson County had no power for even longer. Food went bad, pipes were damaged,... READ MORE

Oct 16, 2009 - Kittinger Cottage Nears Completion

  Construction on Loucon’s latest building project began in 2008, and despite heavy delays due to the Ice Storm, the Kittinger Cottage is nearly complete!   Originally envisioned by Loucon Director Warren Hopper, the Kittinger ... READ MORE

Oct 15, 2009 - Loucon's 2010 Wish List

 If you’re looking for ways in which you can aid Loucon’s ministry, look no further! Here’s a wish list of items and services that we currently need. If you’d like to help, please prayerfully consider contributing one or ... READ MORE

Oct 14, 2009 - New (OLD) Faces

We’re pleased to announce a few additions to our Fall retreat staff!  Matt Murrell and Brian Sergent have been a part of our Summer Staff for the past three summers, and both are now working as Program Staff. Matt will be living on-site a... READ MORE

Sep 10, 2009 - One Small Piece - by Kathy Witthuhn

  I’m convinced that the smartest camper all summer was a fifth grader I met at Low Elements.  When I asked him what he learned about God, he said, “God did not intend for us to live on our own.”  I was blown away th... READ MORE