The Grove - Wild Camping Adventures 2026

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.

Mad Scientists - perform science experiments while enjoying the great outdoors with a week of Wild Camping Adventures. Campers learn to pitch a tent, play field day games, sing camp songs, play games, and enjoy the great outdoors!

This camp includes a day of fishing at a stocked pond off-site.

​​When? July 20-24, 2026

• 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. We will not be providing custom lunches. Please check with your child to ensure they eat what is planned on the menu.

• Monday - Pancakes with Sausage
• Tuesday - Cheese Quesadilla with Tortilla Chips
• Wednesday - Hamburger Helper (Mac and Cheese with Hamburger)
• Thursday - Hot Dog and Mashed Potatoes
• Friday - Cheese Pizza

Cost? 100% Free

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

• One (1) - Pack of Baby Wipes
• One (1) - Pack of Clorox Wipes

Themed Activities:

• Monday: It's Alive!
• Tuesday: Egg-speriments
• Wednesday: Color Fun
• Thursday: Eruptions
• Friday: Fishing for Fun

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Host or Publisher Licking/Knox Goodwill and The Grove by the River