Parents

"The only time I don't worry about my daughter is when she is at camp with you." - HVC Parent

Click here to find out how we take care of parents.

Dear Grownups, This year, we are particularly happy to share our innocent corner of the world with your children. Resident summer camp provides wonderful opportunities for children to grow and learn and have fun. And... Maine is such a great place to spend one's summer as a child. It is our hope that — in addition to enjoying fine summer outdoor activities with professional camp counselors — campers will develop independence, enhanced self-awareness, and an even greater capacity to live happily and work constructively with others. We hope that our campers can be reminded of the good that comes from working and living in an unpressured setting wherein the values of peace and understanding, responsibility and love have always been a conscious part of daily living. So, here's to summer! Resources on this page are designed to help you prepare for your child's time with us. If there is anything we can do to help you in this regard, please email us. Here's hoping that we all enjoy a peaceful and productive summer!

"In addition to your special care of my son, you took good care of his nervous mother! We appreciated all the emails and chats to let us know how our boy was doing" -Hidden Valley Camp Parent

Learn more about our staff here... Get to know Peter and Meg here... Take a look at Staff Training at HVC... Here's what some "famous people" say about the camp experience!

Parent Handbook - The Complete Guide for Families Preparing for Camp! Read it with someone you love!

Preparing Your Child For Camp - Helpful Tips for first time camp families as children get into the "camp state of mind."

Cabin Life - A look at campers' home-away-from-home.

 Meet HVC’s Year-round Office Staff  - These are the folks you’ve been talking to this winter and during the camp season as well!

Pre-Camp Checklist - Are you ready for Camp? Click here to find out!

Wellness and Risk Reduction - Our commitment to supporting a healthy community while children are away from home.  

Pre-camp Paperwork - Download it, and all you need is a pen to have the time of your life and also make the HVC Office staff very happy. Includes the Medical, Transportation and Terms & Conditions Forms

Packing List - The Essentials, a few suggestions, and what not to bring to camp.

Communication With Camp - How to stay in touch with Meg & Peter, HVC Staff, and your camper

Transportation Issues- How to plan your child's travel here, with a bit about getting their stuff here as well.

Travel Details

Visiting Policies and Planning - An essential primer for those of you planning to visit your camper this summer.

Local Family Vacation Guide - Pete & Meg's Tips on where to eat, sleep and visit when you come to Maine.

Homesickness - A rare affliction, but one worth thinking about.

H.V. Adventures - Preparing for our popular Teen Adventure Program; including what to pack.

Summer Tuition

Making A Payment

HVC & World Conditions - Oh, were that Hidden Valley was truly isolated!

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