lovethang family camp

lovethang family camp

For more almost three decades, the annual lovethang family camp has been a family friendly gathering of party people , past and present, from across the country who for one weekend, reunite to share in the love, music, memories and positive vibes that we endure in our culture. This is not a rave. Please be mindful of the children and share the love. Dancin' picnicin' and campin' in the summertime together.

August 4, 5 and 6, 2023

Early birds arrive Friday night to claim stake and get an early start for Saturday being the main scheduled date with full sound system and family picnic. Sunday we will have a small sound system with the help of clean-up.

Beautiful Willow Lake Park

6863 Mahoning Avenue Champion, Ohio
Park Phone (330) 847-8614
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Admission

*Please pay upon entering - no exceptions.

Lovethang boomin' system hosts the annual family camp in this space, we have no connection to the park and will receive no profit from the park or event.

Non-Camping Day Pass:
(includes swimming)
$12.00

Camping:
(2 adults / 2 children / swimming)
w/electric - $53 per night

For current pricing and questions call (330) 847-8614

Upon arrival at the park, you will be asked if you are camping for the night, or staying for the day. Then proceed to the office (drive slowly), which is located at the center of the grounds. This is where you pay admission to either camp or visit the Campground for the day. Tell them you are with "lovethang" and they will instruct you accordingly. They will ask for your license plate number to identify those who have paid admission. They have staff who will check plates to be sure everyone has paid an admission price.

If you plan to just hang out for the day without camping, you'll have to pay the swimming rate (Please respect the Park Policies).

Parking

You will not be allowed to park next to your campsite. We favor an arranged single file parking area. This will not cause a long hike from car to campsite, rather it will create a safer environment. The Campground is large enough, that you may want to drive up to the pool. Single file parking, will make it easier and safer to move your car.

What to Bring

What Not to Bring

music

Sound System

Our main sound system and dance floor is centrally located in the main pavilion. Music is on Saturday morning till midnight per campground rules.

We do not book a dj line up or post dj set times. No superstar djs here. We always have a full day/night of the best selections in rare groove, disco, funk, hip-hop and house music provided by some of the best local talent old and new.

We will have a little of everything, and a lot of love to boom.

camping

We have a private section of the campground reserved in the back section of the park with two designated camping areas divided by our pavilion.

Family Camp Area

For those families with little ones that need a little more quietness and no loud after-hours. Located to the left of the pavilion.

Party Camp Area

For those who like to stay up late. Located to the right of the pavilion.

Camp Fires

Please be responsible. It has always worked out best in the past to share a central fire among smaller groups throughout the camp. This limits the number of fires and encourages our community efforts. Ask to join and chip in on wood when you arrive.

Themed camps and decorations are encouraged. Decorate your campsite with your groups theme. Fly your freak flag!

Camp Office / Supplies

Located in the center of the park, the office has some necessity items including wood and ice. There is a small grocery nearby. We suggest you get your supplies before you arrive to set up, but you will be allowed to leave and return as much as needed once admission price is paid.

 

Please remember this is a public campground with families camping throughout the park. Please no boomin systems after dark. There will be some entertainment provided in the Party Camp after hours. Respect your neighbor.

Please keep your campsite clean. Try not to leave food or litter all about. Please be mindful of clean up after dinner and before you break camp to depart.

activities

Pot Luck Style Community Dinner

Saturday evening at 6pm in the pavilion.

There will be a large community table with eats and treats. We ask that everyone bring something to share. Collaborate on our facebook food thread.

Please be mindful of any leftover food and containers. We will need everyone to help Clean Up.
Let us not wait until Sunday morning to pick up litter. We should remain mindful of our surroundings with regard to garbage and safety.

Swimming

Pool hours: 10am - 7pm.

Once known as the world's largest swimming pool it has a gracious grade from 2 feet to 14 feet. A large kid section and a larger big kid section with dives, slides, a trampoline and a zip line. There is also a small concession stand and arcade.

Please be respectful of the park rules.

Participation is the Key to Culture

Bring what you do. Do what you do. Bring craft/art projects/supplies for kiddies (and Adults too), initiate games like Sack Races and Kickball or organize a bike ride.