The Grove - Wild Camping Adventures 2024

The Grove - Wild Camping Adventures 2024

The Grove presents Wild Camping Adventures June 17 - 21, 2024! Enjoy a week of field day games, setting up tents, and the great outdoors!

By Licking/Knox Goodwill and The Grove by the River

Date and time

June 17 · 9am - June 21 · 4pm EDT

Location

The Grove by the River

840 Hollander Street Newark, OH 43055

About this event

Licking/Knox Goodwill is proud to present Wild Camping Adventures as part of The Grove Academy program offered at The Grove by the River on Hollander Street in Newark, Ohio.

Take time to slow down and enjoy the great outdoors with a week of Wild Camping Adventures. Campers learn to pitch a tent, play field day games, sing camp songs, play outdoor games, and enjoy the great outdoors!


​​When? June 17-21, 2024

  • Early Drop Off: 7:30 am - 8:30 am
  • Drop Off: 8:30 am – 9:00 am
  • Activities: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • Regular Pickup: 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Late Pickup: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm


Who Can Participate? Age 5 - 13


Lunch: Snacks and lunch will be offered during camp. Picky eaters or those with specific dietary needs should plan to pack a lunch with a cold pack.


  • Monday - Pancakes with Sausage Links
  • Tuesday - Chicken Drumstick with Mashed Potatoes
  • Wednesday - Taquitos with Nacho Chips
  • Thursday - Butter Noodles with Bread Stick
  • Friday - Hot Dog with Mac and Cheese


Cost? 100% Free


Supplies to Bring to Share as a Group (This helps us keep our camps FREE!):

  • One (1) - Roll of Paper Towels
  • One (1) - Pack of Clorox Wipes


Themed Activities:

  • Monday: Recess
  • Tuesday: Nature Walk
  • Wednesday: We Will Rock You
  • Thursday: Worms
  • Friday: Campfire Day!

Organized by

Licking/Knox Goodwill Industries, Inc. provides training, employment, and support services to individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment.

Founded in October 2014, The Grove by the River was established as a recreation and training center for Licking/Knox Goodwill’s employees and our clients receiving job training services.

Thanks to many partnerships formed  in the community, we are able to continiously offer day camps to the community! Availability of the camps are on a first come, first serve basis.

For assistance registering, contact (740) 345-9861.

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