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HIDDEN VALLEY CAMP
Freedom, Maine 04941
Peter & Meg Kassen - Directors

An International Children's
Community for 60 Years

Email:
summer@hiddenvalleycamp.com

Phone: 800-922-6737
From Overseas: 207-342-5177
Fax: 207-342-5685

Campers

Campers at Hidden Valley Camp Two-hundred and eighty boys and girls ages 8 to 14, from far and wide, attend each session. Over the years, Hidden Valley has hosted children from 50 countries. Campers come from throughout New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Georgia, Florida, and as many as 15 other states each summer. Our philosophy demonstrates that we are not a typical residential overnight summer camp. We are often asked, "What kind of children attend HVC?" Here goes... Hidden Valley campers are independent, non-competitive, creative and open-minded. This is not a fancy place, so unlike other kids camps, we do not worry about wearing fancy clothes and who-is-friends-with-who? Rather, returning campers welcome newcomers into a community to whose values they hold a wonderful loyalty. In short, these are upbeat children who throw themselves happily into camp life. Click here for answers to other questions about HVC. "I realized how much I truly changed. My parents had been right. Camp helped me discover my inner strength, and I am ready to face the world and its new ideas and challenges." - Older HVC Camper "Mom, have you ever known a place that feels like a second home? Somewhere where you can let out all your feelings and people just like you for who you are? That's how I feel about Hidden Valley." - Younger HVC Camper In addition to all their summer outdoor activities, HVC campers have a blast in their cabins - about 12 campers and 3-4 camp counselors — as they eat meals together, participate in cabin nights, etc. Click here for a look at Cabin Life. "Because children grow up, we think a child's purpose is to grow up. But a child's purpose is to be a child. Nature doesn't disdain what lives only for a day. It pours the whole of itself into each moment." - Tom Stoppard

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Camper-Made Videos

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Click here to see camper-made videos.

Arts Camp: We have earned recognition within the camping community for our programs led by professional artisans and crafts people.
Watersports Camp: Our private lake is a lovely setting for canoeing, windsurfing, fishing and kayaking. The lake and our 75' x 25' heated pool host swim instruction on all levels.
Horse Camp: HVC is now one of only a few all-round summer camps that also offers high quality English riding to all campers.
Adventure Camp: Professional outdoor educators and sophisticated safety equipment form the basis of exciting individual and group challenges.
Performing Arts Camp : Exceptional facilities and professional instruction are the backdrop for expression through theater, music, gymnastics and many forms of dance.
Sports Camp: Though we are "non-competitive," our campers enjoy athletics in tennis, basketball, softball and soccer led by sensitive, experienced coaches.



Outdoor Adventures : Live in tipis, camp out at the ocean, hike or bike through the Maine woods, experience the great outdoors.
Music Camp: Join our rock band in the recording studio, sing a cappela, learn the guitar, practice piano, or learn percussion.
Farm Camp: Hidden Valley is llama land! In addition to tending our herd of exotic llamas, campers care for donkeys, rabbits, ducklings, and other farm animals.
Communication Arts: Express yourself through video, photography, journalism and other writing activities.
Programs For Teens: What happens when you are too old to to be a camper? Check it out!
And So Much More!!: New and different!

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