Dates & Tuition Summer 2026

Registration is open for Summer 2026 at Hidden Valley Camp. We offer 2, 4, 6, and 8-week sessions to accommodate different schedules; however, most campers attend a 4-week session. Please note that the 2-week session option is available only for new campers ages 8-10.

1st Session (4 Weeks) : June 28 - July 23 : $8,500

1st Session (4 Weeks) : July 26 - August 20 : $8,500

1.5 Sessions (6 Weeks) : June 28 - August 7 : $12,400

1.5 Sessions (6 Weeks) : July 10 - August 20 : $12,400

Full Summer Session (8 Weeks) : June 28 - August 20 : $15,250

Intro (2 Weeks)
June 28 - July 10
$5,100

Intro (2 Weeks)
July 10 - July 23
$5,100

Intro (2 Weeks)
July 26 - August 7
$5,100

Intro (2 Weeks)
August 7 - August 20
$5,100

Teen Programs

  • Hidden Valley Adventures White Water Rafting

    Hidden Valley Adventures

    Teen wilderness adventures across Maine and the surrounding area. For ages 14-16.

    4 or 2 Weeks - 1st and 2nd Session
    4 Weeks - $8,850
    2 Weeks - $5,275

    2 SPOTS LEFT - 2ND SESSION 2ND 2 WEEKS

  • Hidden Valley Arts Night Light Photography

    Hidden Valley Arts

    Hidden Valley Arts is our camp’s advanced teen arts summer program for Creative Arts. For ages 14-16.

    4 Weeks - 1st and 2nd Session
    $8,850

  • Hidden Valley Performance Teen Program

    Hidden Valley Performance

    One week each specializing in Theater, Dancing, Music, Singing. For ages 14-16.

    4 Weeks - 1st Session only
    $8850

  • Hidden Valley AWACs

    Awaiting Work As Counselors. Gain counseling experience and teaching skills and become respected and beloved "older siblings" to HVC younger campers. For ages 15-17. Candidates must be a former camper and complete an application and interview process.

    4 weeks - 1st and 2nd Session
    $6,375

    PROGRAM FULL

  • Hidden Valley Apprentices Woodworking

    Hidden Valley Apprentices

    An in-depth commitment in one of the camp’s major program areas. For ages 15-17. Candidates must have spent at least one summer at HVC and are encouraged to apply online.

    4 Weeks - 1st and 2nd Session
    $8,500

    PROGRAM FULL - WAITLIST AVAILABLE

Payments

Initial registration is accompanied by a $2,500 deposit. 50% of balance is due January 20th; full payment due by March 20th.

  • Paper checks to HVC Office, 161 Hidden Valley Rd., Freedom, ME 04941

  • ACH (e-check): Payments accepted through your Camp Account

  • Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover & American Express). Payments accepted through your Camp Account

    International: SEPA payments available. Email us for details

  • Wire transfer: Domestic and international payments available. Email us for details

Tuition at Hidden Valley Camp is all-inclusive. There are very few optional additional charges. There are additional charges for some travel to/from camp and optional horse riding lessons.

Questions? Issues with payments? Please call or email us anytime.

Tuition Reduction Provisions

  • Sibling Discounts: 10% for a second child, 20% for a third child, etc.

  • Early registration through November 1st: Enroll early and receive a 10% discount.

  • Alumni Parents & Former HVC Staff: If you were here as a camper or counselor, your children receive 10% tuition reduction.

  • Public School Teacher / Fire Fighter / EMT / Police Officer: Your campers receive a 10% tuition reduction.

Hidden Valley Camp is dedicated to making camp accessible to children of all backgrounds. Applications for financial assistance are accepted on a rolling basis. While we hope to accommodate as many as possible, we unfortunately cannot offer scholarships to all that need it.

To apply, please fill out our Campership Application in each year your camper would like to attend. Proof of financial need may be required.

Scholarships - HVC Campership

Refunds and Tuition Insurance

Click here for info and for details about HVC's refund policies and optional tuition insurance.

Ready for Summer?

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