CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY, June 9, 2001 - The Tim Horton Children's Foundation opened its first U.S. children's camp in Campbellsville, Kentucky today with great fanfare. Among the dignitaries attending the grand opening celebrations were Governor of Kentucky, Paul E. Patton, and Premier of Ontario, Michael D. Harris. Steve Smith (a.k.a. Red Green) and Canadian music superstar, Natalie MacMaster were also part of the weekend celebrations. Grand opening activities included tours of the camp and its facilities, a cake and ribbon cutting, displays of local crafts, and a luncheon for dignitaries, staff and hundreds of local residents. The first group of Canadian children (aged 9 to 12) will arrive at the camp on June 25th.

Although Camp Kentahten is the Tim Horton Children's Foundation's fifth camp, it is the first to be built outside of Canada offering a unique camping and cultural experience. "We are truly excited about the opening of our first U.S. camp. It will offer children in both the U.S. and Canada the opportunity to meet new friends, visit a different country and have the experience of a lifetime," said Ron Joyce, Senior Chairman and Co-founder of Tim Hortons.

Kentahten is the Iroquois word for "land of tomorrow." "We felt the name was appropriate for a camp where memories and friendships that will last a lifetime are made," said Keith Publicover, Executive Director of the Tim Horton Children's Foundation.

Tim Horton Camp Kentahten is situated on 50 beautiful acres in Green River Lake State Park (about 1½ hours Southeast of Louisville). Over 700 resident campers and 800 day campers will enjoy an unforgettable camping experience aimed at teaching and developing lifelong skills such as leadership and self-esteem. Activities at Camp Kentahten include kayaking, canoeing, water-skiing, tubing, swimming, hiking and sports.

Last year over 7,500 economically disadvantaged children from across Canada and the United States attended a session at one of the four Tim Horton Children's Foundation Camps. All of the costs of attending camp including, transportation, food and lodging, are covered by the Foundation.

The Tim Horton Children's Foundation was founded in 1974 by Ron Joyce, in honor of his friend and hockey legend, Tim Horton. The Tim Horton Memorial Camp opened in 1975 in Parry Sound, Ontario. Since then, camps have opened in Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia (1988), Kananaskis, Alberta (1991) and in Quyon, Quebec (1994). A sixth camp is scheduled to open in 2002 in St. George, Ontario (just outside Brantford).

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