Families looking for affordable summer opportunities for their children can take advantage of a free summer camp program funded by the Clermont County Mental Health & Recovery Board and Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS). This seven-week program provides local youth with fun activities and mentorship throughout the summer.
As residents across Clermont County begin to plan their summer vacations and outdoor events, it can be challenging to find affordable summer camp opportunities for school-aged children.
Fortunately, GCBHS makes it possible for any child to attend free, fun, and educational summer activities within their own neighborhoods.
Free afternoon summer camp begins on June 1 in Goshen and Batavia. The Amelia and Milford programs start on June 8. Members of GCBHS designed their camp programs to be safe and engaging, with an emphasis on outdoor games, arts & crafts, team-building activities, and nutritious snacks.
Camp-goers will earn points based on their teamwork, skill, and engagement throughout the summer. They can use these points to earn fun prizes at the end of the program. Beyond these rewards, children will also build long-lasting friendships and social skills that they can apply throughout their youth.
GCBHS does not require registration for this event. Parents can arrive on-site the day of the program. A team of qualified and experienced behavioral health chaperones will lead and monitor events throughout the day.
Note: In the event of rain, the program will resume the next day.
Here is a schedule for the program and their respective locations:
Summer camp location 1
Meadowview Townhomes: 100 Country Lake Dr, Goshen, OH 45122
June 1 - 4
2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
June 29 - July 2
2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
August 10 - 13
2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Summer camp location 2
Lakeshore Estates Mobile Homes: 1785 OH-28, Goshen. OH 45122
June 1 - 4
2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
June 29 - July 2.
2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
August 10 - 13
2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Summer camp location 1
Olive Branch Townhomes: 100 Stonelick Dr, Batavia, OH 45103
June 1 - June 4
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
June 29 - July 2
10 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
August 3 - 6
10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Summer camp location 2
College Hill Apartments: 350 University Lane, Batavia, OH 45103
June 1 - 4
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
June 29 - July 2
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
August 10 - 13
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Summer camp location 3
Williamsburg Woods: 2911 Batavia Williamsburg Pike, Batavia, OH 45103
June 8 - 11
2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
July 6 - 9
2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
August 3 - 6
2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Summer camp location
Monroe Woods: 2173 E OH Pike, Amelia, OH 45102
June 8 -11
2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
July 6 -9
2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
August 3 - 6
2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Summer camp location
Timbercreek Apartments: 5400 N Timber Creek Dr, Milford, OH 45150
June 8 - June 11
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
July 6 - 9
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
August 10 -13
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
The team at GCBHS understands that schedule conflicts and tight budgets can make it challenging for parents in Clermont County to access developmental programs for their children. Care and accessibility are top priorities for the organization, as they create pathways for childhood growth.
Aside from this free program for community youth connection, GCBHS also offers a range of school-based services to help children overcome mental health challenges, including:
Individual therapy
Family counseling
Group sessions
Care management and service coordination
Parents can visit their website for a full list of services and youth program opportunities in and around Clermont County.
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