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HIDDEN VALLEY PROGRAM:

HIDDEN VALLEY CAMPERS:

Arts and Crafts: We have earned recognition within the camping community for our programs led by professional artisans and crafts people. Waterfront and Pool: 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. Riding: HVC is now one of only a few all-round summer camps that also offers high quality English riding to all campers. Ropes Course: Professional outdoor educators and sophisticated safety equipment form the basis of exciting individual and group challenges. Performing Arts: Exceptional facilities and professional instruction are the backdrop for expression through theater, music, gymnastics and many forms of dance. Sports: 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: Join our rock band in the recording studio, sing a cappela, learn the guitar, practice piano, or learn percussion. Llama and Animal Care: Hidden Valley is llama lland! In addition to tending our herd of exotic llamas, campers care for lambs, rabbits, calves, 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!

The success children experience in getting along with other children is the single best indicator of how they will fare as adults, according to recent research. We believe that summer camp - one that stresses the building of community and meaningful friendships - provides wonderful opportunities to help children develop their relationship-building skills.

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A TYPICAL DAY:

• 7:45 a.m. Wake up
• 8:00 a.m. Breakfast with cabin group
• 8:30 a.m. Cabin clean-up & chores
• 9:00 a.m. Instructional classes begin (3 one-hour activities)
• 12:30 p.m. Buffet lunch with salad bar
• 1:30 p.m. Free time to rest, write letters, and read.
• 2:30 p.m. Fourth Class
• 3:30 p.m. Interest groups, snack, free swim, special workshops
• 5:30 p.m. Camp meeting for everyone
• 6:00 p.m. Dinnertime
• 7:15 p.m. Evening Programs
• 9:30 p.m. Bedtime

INTEREST GROUP CHOICES (try it for just one period) Water Slide Tennis Tournament Creative Writing Windsurfing Hiking Guest Artisans Swimming & Sauna Singing Llama Trek Basketball Piano Mountain Biking Rehearsals & Decorations Friendship Bracelets New Games Ultimate Frisbee Animal Feeding Nature Walk Jogging Soccer Practice Newspaper Kayaks & Canoes Fishing Organic Gardening Tree House Adventures

SPECIAL EVENTS & EVENING PROGRAMS HVC Carnival Lobster Banquet Valleyfest (Camper Talent Show) 50's Night & Dance Olympic Night International Performers Cabin Campfire Film & Sleepout Halloween Dance International Day Peter & Meg's Rodeo Whodunit Mystery Square Dance Camp Musical Production Hikes & Campouts Lip-sync Nite Camper Dance Recital Wheel of Misfortune

OUT-OF-CAMP DAY TRIPS Acadia National Park Oceanside Overnight Lucia Beach Bangor State Fair Roller Skating Lake St. George Moose Point State Park Camden Hills State Park Ferry to Islesboro Belfast 3-Mile Road Race Frye Mt. Wildlife Area Belfast Fair & Circus