PLANNING ESSENTIALS:
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1. Remember, only about 1/3 of Hidden Valley children receive guests. Because most children do not have visitors and also to allow you to
appreciate true camp life, we do not have a set "visiting day. |
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| We hope your reunion will provide an occasion to celebrate both family relationships and individual accomplishments. It will be wonderful for your child to share "their place" with you. Please remember that staff and children work hard to create a warm, enlivening environment that supports an independent summer for children.
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2. Please plan a one-day visit. Longer periods distract campers from the independent life they are creating at camp.
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| Visits are wonderful, but potentially disruptive, so please read this page carefully so that we can support your camper and others at camp. So, in recognition of the unique community created by campers and counselors, please observe the courtesies noted here...
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3. Avoid the July 4th weekend! Our experience supports this; give your
child 10 days here on their own so that s/he settles in prior to a
visit.
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| • Upon arrival, please follow parking signs, then check in at the office. We'll give you a map of camp and help you find your camper in his-her activities.
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| 4. Call us to make sure the day you plan is not one on which we have
scheduled an out-of-camp trip. Note: We do not leave camp on Saturday
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| • We encourage you to observe your child's classes. Please introduce yourself to teachers and ask how your presence can best be accommodated.
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5. Make reservations early. Resources can be found in your Parent Handbook.
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| • Lunch guests are welcome. Please note that our dining hall cannot accommodate additional people at breakfast and dinner.
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6. Driving to HVC — Don't rely on Mapquest or GPS which have frequently
led parents astray. Please see directions or call-email us.
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| • Because cabins are private and many children will not have guests, please do not enter camper dwellings before 9:00 AM, during rest hour (1:30-2:30) or after 5:30 PM. There are plenty of quiet spots around camp ideal for visiting at these times.
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| • We ask that all guests depart at dinner time so that cabin groups can concentrate on their evening together.
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| • Consider spending private time outside of camp. Please check campers out and note that they must be returned by 8:30 PM. See our vacation guide for a list of sights and eateries.
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| • Guidelines for taking other campers out of camp: Maximum: 1 camper guest who has a previous relationship with your family (cousin, neighbor, etc.) These family friends must have written permission from a parent/guardian to leave with you.
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Parents
