Camp Kidz
Thrive Community Services gymnasium, 2015 Windish Dr, Galesburg, IL 61401
About
Camp Kidz offers arts and crafts, swimming, games, and sports, along with field trips to Camp Big Sky, Discovery Depot, the Knox County Fair, and local parks. Each activity is designed with the campers' needs in mind by staff who are trained in the field.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Summer 2025, June 16–July 31, Monday–Thursday, closed the week of July 4th
Camp Kidz is a fun and exciting summer day camp available to Knox, Warren, and Henderson County area children ages 5–21. Camp Kidz is managed by Triumph Services, which is a collaboration between Thrive Community Services, Bridgeway, and Warren Achievement Center, and is governed by Triumph Services, Inc., comprised of these three agencies. Camp Kidz is a 501(c)3 organization and relies upon the support of the community and friends. Thrive Community Services operates programs and services without regard to race, color, or national origin in accordance with Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
Camp Kidz has been in operation since 2000. In December of 1956, a group of sixteen dedicated parents came together with a steadfast belief in establishing a school for their children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Camp Kidz' mission is to promote and nurture the physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of persons with disabilities, with the mission statement, “Empowering Individuals to live their best lives.” Staff are trained annually in First Aid, CPR, Fire Safety, plus additional orientation.
The leadership connected to the program includes: Pam Green, Chief Executive Officer; Jeff Gomer, Chief Financial Officer; Joyce Friichtenicht, Senior Director of Community and Employment Services; Lisa Hughs, Director of Community Day Services; Tricia Van Winkle, Director of Alternative Day Program; Jantz Spalding, Director of Development; Amber Senner, Director of Adult Day Services; Jordyn Goedeke Scott, Director of Service Coordination; and Heather Winick, Manager of Administrative Services & Human Resources. The governing board roles listed include Luan Statham, President, Galesburg School District 205, retired; Randy Conlon, Vice President, Office Specialists, an ABS Company; Doug Gibb, Secretary/Treasurer, Compassus; Directors Adam Benedict, MSI; Trent Cox, F&M Bank; Pat Egan, Egan Law; Cal Palmer, RFMS; Autumn Scott, Carl Sandburg College; Jodi Scott, Regional Superintendent of Schools; Katie Smith, Molina Health; Amber Wold, Graham Health; and Directors Emeritus Trent Benedict, Sue Dutell, Diane Kroll, Tiffany Springer, Yolanda Stigner, and Bridgette Teel.
Last updated May 24, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Summer 2025, June 16–July 31, Monday–Thursday, closed the week of July 4th
Camp Kidz is a fun and exciting summer day camp available to Knox, Warren, and Henderson County area children ages 5–21. Camp Kidz is managed by Triumph Services, which is a collaboration between Thrive Community Services, Bridgeway, and Warren Achievement Center, and is governed by Triumph Services, Inc., comprised of these three agencies. Camp Kidz is a 501(c)3 organization and relies upon the support of the community and friends. Thrive Community Services operates programs and services without regard to race, color, or national origin in accordance with Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
Camp Kidz has been in operation since 2000. In December of 1956, a group of sixteen dedicated parents came together with a steadfast belief in establishing a school for their children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Camp Kidz' mission is to promote and nurture the physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of persons with disabilities, with the mission statement, “Empowering Individuals to live their best lives.” Staff are trained annually in First Aid, CPR, Fire Safety, plus additional orientation.
The leadership connected to the program includes: Pam Green, Chief Executive Officer; Jeff Gomer, Chief Financial Officer; Joyce Friichtenicht, Senior Director of Community and Employment Services; Lisa Hughs, Director of Community Day Services; Tricia Van Winkle, Director of Alternative Day Program; Jantz Spalding, Director of Development; Amber Senner, Director of Adult Day Services; Jordyn Goedeke Scott, Director of Service Coordination; and Heather Winick, Manager of Administrative Services & Human Resources. The governing board roles listed include Luan Statham, President, Galesburg School District 205, retired; Randy Conlon, Vice President, Office Specialists, an ABS Company; Doug Gibb, Secretary/Treasurer, Compassus; Directors Adam Benedict, MSI; Trent Cox, F&M Bank; Pat Egan, Egan Law; Cal Palmer, RFMS; Autumn Scott, Carl Sandburg College; Jodi Scott, Regional Superintendent of Schools; Katie Smith, Molina Health; Amber Wold, Graham Health; and Directors Emeritus Trent Benedict, Sue Dutell, Diane Kroll, Tiffany Springer, Yolanda Stigner, and Bridgette Teel.
Last updated May 24, 2026.
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