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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
Staff
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Meet the Program Directors!Camp's Program Directors (PD's ) work closely with Peter & Meg on all aspects of staff training and daily life at HVC. Each acts as "director contact" for cabin groups, providing ongoing support and advice. Program Directors also supervise program areas such as arts, sports, horses, etc. And the PD's are a major presence at HV's special activities and evening programs. Lifetime Mainer Kendra West about to graduate from the University of Maine with degrees in Biology and Chemistry. Kenrda has looked after exotic animals for many years, and as a counselor, cared for our llama herd (and herds of 12 year old girls!) At school, she is a Resident Assistant looking after dozens of first year college students. President of the All Maine Women Honor Society, Kendra also has an interest in musical theatre and has been a member of the UM Singers.  Galen Cook majors in Psychology and Public Relations at the University of North Carolina where she manages a huge fund-raising operation to benefit the local Children's Hospital. She is involved in other philanthropic efforts that benefit Honduran orphans and cancer patients. At camp during her two summers as a counselor, Galen has counseled groups of 10 year old girls, work at HVC's horse area, lake and pool, and helped organize all-camp activities.  James Whitby is completing a degree in Electronics and Music at the University of Glasgow. A pianist and clarinetist, he is compsoing music while awaiting his next adventure: becoming a pilot. James has recieved leadership training through the Universities Officer Training Corps. A longtime lifeguard, James holds guarding certificates in the US and the UK. At HVC, James has worked at the lake and pool, developed the staff's weekly teaching schedules, and counseled 10 year old boys.  Currently teaching 4th graders, Tessa DeSilva has counseled this age group at camp for three summers. She also has extensive experience at HV's ropes course and has looked after our sports programs. Tessa will graduate from the University of Maine, Farmington where she is the President of the Campus Residence Council, looking after dorm life at the school. Tessa has been a high school tennis coach and has participated in a range of recent diversity trainings.  This will be the 7th HVC summer for Jackie Bach, a former camper and counselor. Originally from New York, Jackie now attends Scotland's University of St. Andrews studying Social Anthropology and is the editor of the university's photography journal. Jackie has worked for a number of NYC photographers. At HVC, Jackie taught a range of art classes, supervised apprentice counselors and counseled the youngest boys and girls. Meet HVC's Year Round Office Staff here |
